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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1950

Page

2

Julie Hauter and George Triplett Wed in Manning Iowa

Julie Hauter of Washington married George Howard Triplett son of Rosa Triplett of Red Oak in a double ring ceremony at the Elliott McKinstry home. Rev. Arthur Peters officiated before a mantel decorated with gladioli and ferns. The couple planned a two week wedding trip to the Ozarks and southern points and will reside in Manning Iowa.

Julia Marie Hauter Washington George Howard Triplett Rosa Triplett Red Oak Elliott McKingtry Arthur Peters West Chester Triplett Ozarks Manning Iowa Iowa State Teachers College Delta Delta Phi Sorority Manning High School

Initiation of 18 Catholic Daughters at St James Hall

Twelve Ottumwa Court Adelaide Procter initiated 18 candidates of the Catholic Daughters of America Sunday afternoon in the St James social hall. A tea followed with Mrs Stephen Wolfer and Mrs William Marie Jr at the table decorated with purple and yellow flowers. TeaCommittee included Mrs Martin Whittaker Mrs Bernard Weiss Mrs Marcella Wittetoe Catherine Swift Mrs Robert Birney and Mrs Adelia Schulty.

Ottumwa Adelaide Procter Catholic Daughters of America St. James Stephen Wolfer William Marie Jr Martin Whittaker Bernard Weiss Marcella Wittetoe Catherine Swift Robert Birney Adelia Schulty

Honor Birthdays Sunday With Dinner at Blum's

A cooperative dinner at John Blum's home Sunday May 28 honored six May birthdays. Guests included Paul Krogh Lone Tree, John S Blum family, Kenneth and Larry Pleasant Plain, Donald Teets family Wellman, Amanda Schulty, Ethel Schulty Washington, Frank Chez family, Phyllis Gary, Bob Saforek, Al Selement and Kalona residents.

John Blum Amanda Schulty Ethel Schulty Donald Teets Bobby Teets Bob Saforek al Selement Phy- Nie Chez Paul Krogh Lone Tree John S. Blum Kenny Larry Pleasant Plain Bobby and David Wellman Washington Frank Chez Phyllis Gary Kalona

Merry Mixers Class Meet at Paul Martins

The Crawfordsville Merry Mixers Sunday school class of the Eicher church met at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Martin for their May gathering. Harold Bontrager chaired devotions and the business meeting. The evening included games contests a spelldown and refreshments by the hostesses Mr and Mrs Wilbur Schantz. Nine families attended.

Crawfordsville Eicher Church Paul Martin Harold Bontrager Wilbur Schantz

Fortnightly yearbook chairmen to bring programs Thursday

Mrs. Marion S. McAvoy announced that all program chairmen for the Fortnightly yearbooks should carry their programs to the public library on Thursday June 1 between 4 and 5 o clock.

Marion S. McAvoy

Social Calendar Highlights Local Clubs and Meetings

Weekly calendar lists Knights of Pythias and Presbyterian prayers Monday. Golf, missions, social clubs and luncheons fill afternoons. Thursday features church events, P.E.O. and guild gatherings. note date changes and hostess names.

Dessert Bridge Honors Margaret DeLashmutt

Mrs. P. F. Whisler hosted a 1 pm dessert bridge at her home in honor of June bride elect Margaret DeLashmutt. Eighteen guests attended with pink and aqua decor as gifts and games followed the bridge and canasta.

Margaret DeLashmutt P. F. Whisler James Hudson Iowa City Whisler J. B. Whistler Clarice Dale Prickett Mt. Pleasant Virginia Lundquist Fairfield George Paul

Recital by Piano Pupils Presented on Saturday

Ruth Graber of Wayland and Darlene Custer advanced piano pupils of Mrs. C W Murdock gave a recital Saturday afternoon for 18 friends and relatives at the Murdock studio. They were assisted by vocalists C W Murdock Beverly Conrad of Wayland and Barbara Burham. The iris and gloxinias decorated the studio. After the recital contests and games were played Helen Curtis helped Mrs. Murdock serve refreshments. A recital will be held for younger pupils soon.

Ruth Graber Wayland Darlene Custer C. W. Murdock Murdock Beverly Conrad Barbara Burham Helen Curtis

Nineteenth Century Club Lunch at Edgewater

Ten members of the Nineteenth Century club dined with Mrs. Merle Hebner at her Edgewater cottage on Saturday. Mrs. Nena Badenoch of Chicago attended as guest. In the afternoon meeting she spoke on the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults, where she serves as director of radio relations.

Nineteenth Century Club Merle Hebner Edgewater Nena Badenoch Chicago

Local Social Notes From Illinois and Iowa

Dr and Mrs Harry Reid of Chicago visited in the Dr and Mrs Fred Reid home for a few days. Clarence Jinks of Rock Island and Will Jinks of Viola with Mrs Lida Hunting in Des Moines for a sister’s visit. Paul Raymond Parish of Astoria returned from a Washington trip. Clarice Meek attended the Dorothy Campbell Roger H Smith wedding in Wesley Methodist in Des Moines with 300 guests. Gloria Keyser returned to Davenport after visiting her mother. Nedham Young and son Nedham Jr visited Cedar Rapids with Byron Snider. Gain Brown of Moline spent Sunday with Gene Thomas.

Whef TV Rock Island Wsui-Tv Iowa City FCC Capehart Harry Reid Chicago Mrs Fred Reid Clarence Jinks Rock Island, Il Will Jinks Viola, Il Lida Dr. G. I. Montgomery Paul Raymond Parish Astoria Illinois Washington Clarice Meek Des Moines Dorothy Campbell Roger H. Smith Wesley Methodist Church Mr. Smith Elder and Shannon National Advertising Service Gloria Keyser Davenport Margaret Keyser Connie Nedham Young Son Nedham Jr Cedar Rapids Byron Snider Gain Brown Moline, Illinois Gene Thomas

Gail Schillig and Dale Harris wed in single ring ceremony

Gail Schillig daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry J Schillig of Atalissa and Dale Harris son of Mr and Mrs C T Harris of Muscatine were married in a single ring ceremony at the bride’s grandmother’s home. Dr William J Grossheim officiated. reception for fifty followed with a blue and white cake centerpiece. The couple will reside in Muscatine. Harris works at the Case factory Bettendorf.

Gail Jean Schillig Dale O. Harris Henry J. Schillig Atalissa C. T. Harris Muscatine William J. Grossheim Frank Leffler Harris Case Bettendorf Keota High School

Willits-Wilson Reunion Dinner Set Sunday Noon

A Willits-Wilson reunion dinner is scheduled Sunday at noon in the Willits show room. Attendees include Mrs. Bob Willits and several listed family members and guests from Dallas Center Cedar Rapids Wellman Wapello Letts Idaho Falls Kalamazoo Michigan and other locales.

Willits-Wilson Willits Bob Willits Roberta Margaret Janet Guest Dallas Center Faye O'Brien Bobbie Idaho Falls Idaho Brian Hardy David Cedar Rapids Frank Wilson Haskins Carl Oaks George Oaks Wapello Ed Willits Letts Wayne Norman Wellman L. C. Willits Sr Irv

Dinner Sunday Evening at Earl Galloway Home

Mr and Mrs Mars Galloway hosted a Sunday dinner at their home with guests Mr and Mrs Jay Marecusse, Mr and Mrs Garret Kuilema, and Mrs Ressa Brown of Kalamazoo Michigan.

Earl Galloway Home Jay Marecusse Garret Kuilema Ressa Brown Kalamazoo Michigan

Local Officials and Families Welcomed to County Clerk Office

Norma Sellman becomes new assistant in the county clerk’s office replacing Joldie F. Fransis. The gathering includes Mr and Mrs H L Walker, Mr and Mrs Lewis Larson and children, Mrs Elma Waggoner, Mr and Mrs Harvey Waggoner, Mrs Nora Faulkner, Mr and Mrs Howard Crozier, Ian McDowell, and Mr and Mrs David Galloway.

H. L. Walker Lewis Larson Elma Waggoner Harvey Waggoner Nora Faulkner Howard Crozier Ian McDowell Norma Sellman Joldie Ff. Fransis

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Julia Hauter George Triplett Rev Elliott McKinstry Mrs. Mchinstry Bonnie Lukeéen Carol McCallum Cedar Falls Byron Uiner Norris Triplett Doris Reid O. J. Harris Rea Oak Gordon Strayer Bonnie Luken Joyce Lucille Gault George L. Hashter Ainsworth Betty Foster Radio Service Capehail Television Blum Paul Martins Fern Pastry Shop Knights of Pythias Presbyterian Ladies Golf Association Bethel Ladies Missionary Society Ed Cady Donald Blum T. A. Flenner Sunshine Community Club Pete Koehler Pleasant Hill West Chester Methodist C.O.C Irvan Coffey O. FE. S Masonic Temple St. Paul Sarah Porter Beckwith Marion Huston Friendly Circle Club Mable Johnson Pilotburg Ladies Aid Ralph Oldfield DeLashmutt Stephen Whisler R. E. Whisler Riobert Gates Mary Voorhees Kansas City Paul Hammerberg Cee Hottle Pagedale, Mo Ivan King Marion O. C. Patterson Merlin Hahn William Sehillig Donald Harris Linda Ira Stephen Howard Darnell Eugene H. J. Schillig Cleo Schillig Kenneth Fettbetter West Liberty Lee Odom Averil Woods Fairiicle Vernon Tuckes Laery Max Browns Finance Co Court House Mr. and Mrs. Mars Galloway C. V. Crull John W. Lee Shamrock Inn Nicola & Harmon Rome Richardson Rome Nicola Harmon Duncan Pete Hahn Keota Iona Tore Duncan Hayden Davis A. J. Donovan City Benner Food Stores Joe E Fern Pastry Shop West Side Square David Galloway THE Washington Evening Journal Solowa, Ave West Madison & S. Ave Clay Your Food Store Bettie Carton Coca-Cola Company Burlington Coca-Cola Bottling Company Blondie Chic Young Dagwood
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