Maril yn K Kelsey and Lyle Darbyshire Wed In Candlelit Service
Marilyn Kay Kelsey daughter of Mr and Mrs Randolph Kelsey of Washington wed Lyle A Darbyshire son of Mr and Mrs Dale Darbyshire of Crawfordsville in a candlelit 4 pm Methodist church ceremony. Rev Walter A Smith officiated with organist Edna Klein leading wedding music and a vocal trio from the bride’s schoolmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Kay Kelsey
Randolph Kelsey
Washington
Lyle A. Darbyshire
Dale Darbyshire
Crawfordsville
Walter A. Smith
Elmer Fisher
Edna Klein
D'Hardelot
Carrie Jacobs Bond
Audrey Steele
Marilyn Cook
Joanna Krabill
Miss Steele
Judith Sweeney
Cedar Rapids
Carolyn Jones
Brighton
Marion Swift
George Swift
Ames
Charles Hanna
Mr. Pleasant
Bob Darbyshire
Gary Gorham
Charles Swift
Three Tiered Wedding Cake For Martha Whittaker
A three tiered cake topped with a miniature bride and groom features orchard and yellow filigree. Martha Whittaker and Marsha Bailey poured. Mrs. Gene Gorham cut the cake and was helped serving by Virginia Arnold and Janet Simmering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Whittaker
Marsha Bailey
Gene Gorham
Virginia Arnold
Janet
W.2nd
Cedar Rapids
Mt Pleasant
Iowa City
Moline Rock Island
Chicago
Ill
Davenport
Memorial Gathering Honors Mrs. F. W. Smith
May 27 marked what would have been the centennial birthday of Mrs. F. W. Smith as relatives and friends gathered at McConaheys. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McConahey welcomed Wilford and Rex Smith and Vaughn, Donald Smith, W. C. Richards and Dale Richards, along with Merle Smith and family, Wagamon relatives, Eva Denny, and Edna Witting for a family memorial dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Smith
J. B. McConahey
Wilford Smith
Rex Smith
Vaughn
Donald Smith
Mr and Mrs Parl McClure Honored at Dinner
Mrs Mae McClure hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of her son Parl McClure and his bride the newlyweds who were married Saturday afternoon. A two course meal and a three tier cake centered the table. Attending were Marjorie Stumpf Kalona Melvin Snyder plus Mr and Mrs Rey Foss Mr and Mrs Ray Mathmell Louella Eddie Mr and Mrs Donald Foss Stevie, and the Orville Foss family and Harold Hazelett callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae McClure
Parl McClure
Marjorie Stumpf
Kalona
Melvin Snyder
Rey Foss
Ray Mathmell
Louella
Eddie
Donald Foss
Stevie
Orville Foss
Harold Hazelett
Mrs. J. N. Dodd Honored By Women of Church
Mrs. John Dodd, longtime president of the Baptist Women's Missionary societies, was honored for twenty one years of leadership. She received an oil painting Christ Knocking at the Door and helped reorganize the society into the Circle plan. Her Dutch suppers became a Washington tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Women’s Missionary Societies
John Dodd
Washington
Mrs Geo Dare Hosts Pat Hamlin Bridal Shower
Mrs Geo Dare entertained about thirty friends Saturday afternoon in Bonaparte for Pat Hamlin of Bonaparte who will marry Bob Dodder in June. The gathering covered advice and well wishes for the bride to be with music by Miss Hamlin Barbara Dare and Virginia Dare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dare
Pat Hamlin
Bonapart
Bob Dodder
Miss Hamlin
Barbara Dare
Iowa Wesleyan College
Barbara
Virginia Dare
Warren Dare
Robert Hamlin
Bonaparte
Mrs Kokesh Hosts Sewette Club Meeting
Mrs. Kokesh entertained the Sewette club on Wednesday with guests Mrs. Bill Reif and children. Roll call answers were recipes and the group enjoyed games and contests led by Mrs. Loren Moore. Winners included Mrs. Reif and Mrs. David Floyd. The afternoon concluded with sewing and refreshments. Mrs. Henry Godwin to entertain June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Reif
Sewette Club
Leonard Kokesh
Loren Moore
Reif
David Floyd
Henry Godwin
Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Club Meetings
A town social calendar lists DeMolay and DeMolay Mother's circle at 7:30 PM at the Temple, Applied Arts at 6:30 PM with Mrs Don Orr in West Chester, and Handcraft III cooperative dinner at Nurses home with dishes provided. Various groups meet Tuesday through Thursday with notices of changed dates and host reminders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMolay
Temple
Engaged couple Vonondra L Simp son to Vernon S Fox
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Simp son announce the engagement of their daughter La vondra L to Vernon S Fox son of Mr and Mrs S G Fox of Ainsworth. The wedding will be held in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Simpson
Coppock
Lavondra L
Vernon S. Fox
S. G. Fox
Ainsworth
Swe Dish Weaving Club Meeting Notice
Heights Social club holds a 2 p m gathering. Mrs Laura Graham is listed as due for attendance near the SiSRas River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heights Social Club
Laura Graham
dUeBr Sisras
T? Riud Heights
Special Recognitions Mark Alumni Banquet At Columbus Junction
The Columbus High School alumni banquet Friday May 25 was attended by 160. Robert Smylie, class of 1934, served as toastmaster for a program of talks and music. Special recognition went to the class of 1901, four members present receiving honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Columbus High School
Robert Smylie
Floral tributes mark alumni event gathering
A telegram from Fred E. Hayes of the 50 year class opened a reunion. carnations were given to the 1926 and 1950 groups. A three generation group including Dr. J. W. Pence and family received carnations. Mary Stapp Johnson traveled far for the prize carnation with other guests from Indiana and Minnesota. the Business and Professional Women's club hosted the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. Hayes
Collinsville, Il
J. W. Pence
Columbus Junction
Jack Pence
Ottumwa
Jacklyn Pence
Janelle Pence Hardings
Mary Stapp Johnson
Middletown
Ohio
Gertrude Owen Solberg
Milk’s Nutrition Power for Women’s Daily Diet
Milk proves a rich source of vitamins and minerals in daily diets. A pint supplies a small fraction of daily calories, supporting nutrition without weight gain.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marilyn Kay Kelsey and
W. A. Smith
Charles Eyestone
Ted Bailey
Charles Cannon
Pauline Blanchard
Claire Gray
Bailey
Ken-Rene
McConcaheys
Fern Pastry Shop
Donut Holes
Adolph
Gus
Ferns
Fern
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
E. McClure
J. N. Dodd
Women of Church
Lowa
Mrs. Kokesh
Boyd Berdo
Just Us Club
Cy Bush
Pansy Hill Club
Harold Beenblossom
Fleur de Lis
Raymond Bell
Swanson
South End
Iowa Ave
Pope Gosser
Nicola & Harmor
Lake Darling
Lake Odessa
Thompson Bros
Scott-Atwater
Brown Motors
West Madison
South Ave. D
Ford
Ford Trucking
Ford Trucks
Mace Motor Company
North Iowa Ave
Washington, Iowa
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