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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1950

Page

2

Myrna Plavets Weds John Whittaker at St Marys Marshalltown

Myrna J Plavets daughter of E S Plavets Marshalltown became the bride of John H Whittaker son of M L Whittaker Washington in a 9 am nuptial mass at St Marys Catholic Church Marshallstown. Rev P Zeigler officiated with yellow chrysanthemum décor and pink and white corsages.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Marshallstown Myrna J. Plavets E. S Plavets Marshalltown John H. Whittaker M. L. Whittaker Washington P. Zeigler Louise Barnes Iowa City Cloist

Sunset Circle Club Holds Roast and Officer Election

Eleven members and families of the Sunset Circle club gathered for a wiener roast at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cleo McCoy. The group elected Mrs. Floyd Fisher president, Mrs. Max Owens vice president, Mrs. Lyle Lowe secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Hadyn Thomas, reported. Seven new families were invited to join, with Mrs. Chester Spangler set to entertain at the next meeting.

Crawfordsville Sunset Circle Club Cleo McCoy Floyd Fisher Max Owens Lyle Lowe Hadyn Thomas Chester Spangler

Rosemary Club Elects Officers at Mrs Cherry’s Home

The Rosemary club met Wednesday at Mrs John Cherry’s home for a 1 pm cooperative luncheon followed by a business meeting. Officers elected were Mrs Charles Wiley president Mrs Rev Crandall vice president and Mrs Charles Rothitsberger secretary treasurer. Bridge at three tables with Dell Walker high scorer and Mrs Charles Casper low. Guest was Mrs Robert Quinn.

Rosemary Club

St Pauls Guild Holds Meeting and Plans Shower

The St Pauls Women’s Guild met at the church on Thursday afternoon. Officers for the coming year were chosen: vice-president Mrs Melvin Schnicker recording secretary Mrs Dale Herdlicka treasurer Mrs Carl Zieglowsky flower and card committee Mrs Henry Witthoft and Mrs Kermit Kloptenstein pianist Mrs Harold Wilson devotion leader Mrs Adolph Guenther. A miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Raymond Gerdes will be held Monday evening at the church. Donations for a Christmas hospital box to Deaconess in Marshalltown were requested. Refreshments were served.

St. Paul’s Women’s Guild Melvin Schnicker Dale Herdlicka Carl Zieglowsky Henry Witthoft Kermit Kloptenstein Harold Wilson Raymond Gerdes Walter Westen Guild Henry Witthoff Cedar Rapids Walter Sheetz Town Synod Marshalltown Russell Plecker Everett Plecker Henry Lunning

Mrs. L. P. Guy Hosts Farm Bureau Meeting

Mrs. L. P. Guy acted as hostess to the first meeting of the family living program in Sandy Hook. Ruth Foster county home economist demonstrated Easy Meals for Busy Days. Seventeen women attended and joined the post demonstration discussion.

Sandy Hook L. P. Guy Ruth Foster

Nazarene WFMS Holds Wednesday Meeting at Church

The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Nazarene church met at the church Wednesday evening. Rev I A Hahn led the song service. Prayers were offered by Minetta Wilson Mrs Hahn and Mrs Harold Beaty. Isaiah 6 was read by Mrs Hahn. Lucy Kelly reviewed the second chapter of Jerusalem and Beyond. Alice Gault led the closing prayer.

Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Nazarene Church I’. A. Hahn Minetta Wilson Hahn Harold Beaty Jerusalem and Beyond Lucy Kelly Alice Gault

Mayer elected president of Valley Ladies Aid

Mrs. J. A. Mayer was elected president of the Valley Ladies Aid at a Wednesday afternoon meeting in her home. Sixteen members attended and officers were elected including Mrs. Ted Mayer as vice president and Myrtle Frank as secretary. A year plan was outlined and refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. Ted Mayer. Det.19 potluck dinner hosted by Mrs. Carl Daering at noon.

J. A. Mayer The Valley Ladies Aid Ted Mayer Myrtle Frank C. L. Conklin Ellen Crawford Carl Daering Pothick Det. 19

Tea for Gold Star Mothers Draws Near 100 Attendees

About ninety people attended the American Legion Auxiliary tea honoring Gold Star Mothers and eligible members in the Legion rooms Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4. Speakers included U S Representative Thomas KE Martin Gifford Morrison and Mrs A W Hinderman past department president.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms Nate Young United States Thomas KE. Martin Gifford Morrison A. W. Hinderman Wapello Department Foster Bugge Congressman Martin Morrison Hinderman Harry Simpson Palmer Babcock Albert Weir Wendell Shaffer Thomas Martin

Social calendar highlights dinner and meetings at local groups

Ruth Nichols hosts a nest dinner at United Presbyterian Church with potluck style meals and mission box clothing drive. Various clubs meet including Masonic, Rebekah, Legion auxiliaries, DeMolay, Knights, and YWCA mixers with activities from 2:00 to 8:00 pm and note changes in locations and meals.

Ruth Nichols United Presbyterian Church Mission Box Masonic Temple Rebekah Lodge

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Doyle Finke

Pink and Blue Shower honors Doyle Finke in Crawfordsville as Little Dove Finke and his mother Mrs Ronald Finke are celebrated by grandmother Mrs Anton Finke. Seventeen guests attended a bingo and doll dressing contest with cake and ice cream served.

Crawfordsville Little Dove Finke Ronald Finke Doyle Anton Finke

Seventeen Members At Merry Mixer Meeting

Mrs. Harry Dale Dusenbery hosted seventeen Merry Mixer members on Wednesday afternoon in Westchester. Three guests attended, with questions placed in a box for later discussion. An anniversary gift arrived from a secret pal to Hazel Crawford.

Westchester Harry Dale Dusenbery Merry Mixer Club Cloyce Crone Hazel Crawford Hallowe'en Clement Griffith Fern Carr Harold Disney Laurel Statler Sam Weaver

Pinochle Session At Masonic Temple Hosts Honor Afternoon

Pinochle was played at five tables when the OFS group met at the Masonic Temple Thursday afternoon. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs. Boyd Foster and Mrs. Claud Rhodebeck. High score holder was Mrs. Sam Sigafoose with Mrs. Will Jones as second high. Oak leaves, corn, small tomatoes and orange candles decorated the table where refreshments were served by the hostesses.

OFS Masonic Temple Boyd Foster Claud Rhodebeck Sam Sigafoose Will Jones

WCOF Meeting with Mrs Willis Gingerich in Richmond

The Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters met with Mrs Willis Gingerich in Richmond on Monday evening. Co-hostesses were Mrs Lamont Kelly and Norma Grady. Nineteen members attended. After the business meeting, court whist was played. high score went to Mrs Urban Te Bockhorst and low to Mrs H L Walker.

Richmond Catholic Order of Foresters Willis Gingerich Lamont Kelly Norma Grady Urban Te Bockhorst H. L. Walker Margaret Friese Joe Te Bockhorst Dale Duwa Cletus Kron Paul Chape Giles Escher Leo Olinger Raymond Chulupa J. D. Boyd Orville Maver Paul Stumpf Clara Te Bockhorst Emily Kolosick Rat Broek

Mrs Dallmeyer Joins Sew Ette Club Weekly Meeting

Mrs Dallmeyer was welcomed as a new member at the Sew Ette club meeting held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Paul TeBoekhorst. Mrs Eugene Chalupa received the door prize and refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Chalupa. Mrs Ivan Marston will host the next meeting October 25.

Sew-Ette Club Paul TeBoekhorst Eugene Chalupa Chalupa Ivan Marston

P. E. O. S Host Salad Luncheon at Livingstons

Chapter 1 PEO held a 1 PM salad luncheon at the home of Mrs D P Livingston with co hosts Mrs Schuyler Livingston and Mrs C R McCutcheon. President Mrs George Rudiger presided over the business meeting as members shared vacation trip reports. Twenty seven attended.

PEO D. P. Livingston Schuyler Livingston C. R. McCutcheon George Rudiger

Delta Alpha Class Elects Officers at Meeting

The Delta Alpha class of the Methodist church met with Mrs. R. W. Hyde Thursday evening with 27 present. New officers were elected: President Mrs. Carl Jarrard, Vice President Mrs. Marion Huston, Secretary Mrs. Oral Davidson, Treasurer Mrs. Ana Witting. Devotions were led by Mrs. C. V. Crull. The class voted to support a half scholarship toward a boys school in India chaired by Mrs. T. C. Davis and others.

Delta Alpha Methodist Church R. W. Hyde Carl Jarrard Marion Huston Oral Davidson Ana Witting C. V. Crull Mark T. JF. Barker India T. C. Davis Nie Roth Will Longer Claude Bain Tine Holt Ethel Kerr Margaret Turkington Wittrig

Community Club Guests Attend Sunshine Meeting

Mrs Burdette Stover hosts Sunshine Community Club gathering on Thursday with guests including Mrs Malcome Montgomery of Ainsworth.

Sunshine Community Club Burdette Stover Malcome Montgomery Ainsworth

Social group plans Cedar Rapids outing in October

Mrs. Mary Duttlinger and Mrs. Harry McCreedy of Iowa City and Mrs. Tom Sterling and Mrs. Sam Warren led entertainment and hosting duties. Mrs. George Koehler spoke of a Minnesota trip and Mrs. Stover shared household hints. The group will visit Cedar Rapids on October 10 with refreshments served by Mrs. Duttlinger and Mrs. McCreedy.

Mary Duttlinger Harry MceCreedy Iowa City Tom Sterling Sam Warren George Koehler Minnesota Stover Cedar Rapids Duttlinger McCreedy

Two Guests Attend Linger Longer Luncheon at Booth Home

Mrs Sam Canott and Mrs Merle Warner attended the Linger Longer club luncheon at Mrs Melvin Booths home with Mrs George Bartholomew as co host. A brief business meeting followed by tray craft work. twelve members present. Callers included Mrs Leland Sheetz and her children.

Sam Canott Merle Warner Melvin Booth George Bartholomew Leland Sheetz

Hi-Y Boys Open Year With First Luncheon Meeting

The Hi-Y boys held their first luncheon of the year at noon on Pimusday at the YMCA. Forty two members and sponsors Robert Ferrell and Art Brown attended. Mothers of officers prepared the meal led by chairman Mrs Glenn Thompson and committee members Mrs Gene Gorham Mrs Glennihr Mrs Lawrence Libe and Mrs Pearl Mosier.

YMCA Robert Ferrell Art Brown Glenn Thompson Gene Gorham Glennihr Lawrence Libe Pearl Mosier

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John Whittaker St. Mary’s Church Alice Holdgrafer Martha, Whittaker Binford Charles Plavers Miss Barnes Charlene Johns Joan Fitzgerald Trudy Alberg Lois Ofelt Mercy School of Nursing Suzie Jackson Eldora Whittaker South Marion Washingon Eldora Washington Waterloo Laura, TI Galesburg, Ill Lemmon East Side Square Twombly W. N. Clapp State Theater Evelyn Aurand Coventry England Coal Wilson Coal Company St. Paul’s Guild Adolph Guenther Fred Neuhart Fred Kleinschmidt Guenther Nazarene Wfms J. A. Mayer Valley Aid T. J. Pease Belle Rice Gold Star Woman's Relief Corps UP Church Myg. My. Js Cruise City Pta Council DeMolay Knights of Pythias White Shrine Bridge Edna and Elizabeth Kleinu American Thome III John Winga Ann Judson Circle of Baptist Church Carol Lucilie Forgey Wik Legion Rooms Alvin Shaw Alma Trearne Holland Society C. N. Crossett Doyle Finke Griffith Bill Dusenbery Edgar Slemmons Lloyd Phillips Willits Motor Co Cadillac Oldsmobile — &Oles Northeast Corner Square WCOF Mrs. Dallmeyer Carl Dallmeyer Wel Livingstons Ross Motor Service Atn&h California Ette Nicola Harmon Washington Oil Co Goodrich & Goodyear Tires Inter Weather Warnine C. V. Grull John W. Ler Gibby Cal
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