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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1950

Page

3

Joyce Powers Weds Richard E. Wright in Des Moines Ceremony

Joyce M Powers of Des Moines married Richard E Wright in a 2:30 p m wedding at the Christian church. The double ring ceremony featured Rev T C Polk and vows by her parents Mr and Mrs George A Powers of Washington and Mr and Mrs L N Wright of Des Moines. The bride wore a Chantilly satin gown with lace sleeves and a beaded tiara. A reception followed for 60 guests with a three tier cake and gifts table. The couple will live at 1134 25th street Des Moines.

Joyce M. Powers Des Moines Richard E. Wright Christian Church T. C. Polk George A. Powers Washington L. N. Wright A. S. Smith Robert Everetts Jace George Fe, Gould Leonard Deaver Harry Evans Phillip McCleary Lyon Gardner Betty Sojka Lewi Anderson Charlotte Barll William Putman Witci Searll Ted Dalton Mary Coakley John McGill Sujit Wright 25Th Street Washington High School Todor Aircraft Company Ient Urbandate Wieh Greene Colonial Furnace Company L. L. Wright JoAnne Wright Deaver McCleary Evans Arnold Havre McGill Carol May Iie Main A. Hf. Goodfaxson C. L Harkins H. J. Wright Clyadh Wright iMr T. T. Gibson Norma Ankeny Gordon Darling Winterset New York

Charles Rademakers Hosts Club Group Night

Charles Rademakers entertained the Merry Ten club Saturday evening with guests Mr and Mrs Don Zwicki Mr and Mrs Edward Lambert and Gen of Winfield. FInochle was played at four tables with high scorers Mrs Zwicki and William Wulf. Low scores were Mrs Rayon Hammen and Mr Zwicki who won the travel prize. Mrs Edward Lambert won a prize for a scientific quiz. The Hammens will entertain the club in November.

Charles Rademaker Merry Ten Club Don Zwicki Edward Lambert Winfield Zwicki William Wulf Rayon Hammen Hammens

Junior High Y Teens Elect Officers for Year

Officers for the Junior High Y Teen club have been elected for the year. Janet Crone serves as president with Beverly Tucker as vice president, Francis Smith as secretary, and Phyllis Kriner as treasurer. They plan to meet to elect committee chairs and members. Advisors are Mrs. John McConnell and Norma Anderson.

Junior High Yteen Club Janet Crone Beverly Tucker Francis Smith Phyllis Kriner John McConnell Norma Anderson

Crawfordsville Methodist youth group learns about the church

The Crawfordsville after school group at the church discussed The Meetinghouse lesson by Mrs. Cleo Fletcher and explored What Do You Know About the Methodist Church in Our County. Joyce Smith read Joyce's Lecture and Two Little Itens. Donna Blankenhorn spoke on a riddle.

Crawfordeville Methodist Church Joyce Smith Joyce Donna Blankenhorn Riddle Myral Smith Don Blankenhorn Newt

West Chester WRC Holds School of Instruction

Guests from Washington Keota and Kalona attended the West Chester WRCs school of instruction and inspection Thursday at the KP hall all day meeting attended by participants from multiple communities.

West Chester WRC Washington Keota Kalona West Chester Wrc School of Instruction KP Hall

Cooperative Dinner and Meeting Report

A noon cooperative dinner preceded a meeting with inspector Nor vella Ellis. Guest speaker Josephine Kuba praised service. The relief committee reported $113.70. 95 cards sent. 35 aprons turned in with more promised. Mrs. Loyal Robertson announced No. 8 social on November 18 at the KP hall. Fifty-four attended, including 18 from Washington, 6 from Keota, and 2 from Kalona.

Norvella Ellis Josephine Kuba National Relief Committee Loyal Robertson Washington Keota Kalona

Crawford Homemakers Meet With Mrs Jones

Nineteen Crawford township Homemakers met with Mrs Joe Jones near Crawfordsville Friday afternoon. Chairman Mrs Myral Smith presided. Discussion covered books led by library chairman Kenneth Cherryholmes. UN flag shown by world-relations chairwoman Mrs Jones who reported Copenhagen conference. Citizenship chair Ruth Stephens urged voting on November 7. Ruth Foster demonstrated Better Light for Better Light with lamps and bulb types. Music chair led a quiz and group singing. Seasonal refreshments were served.

Crawford Township Joe Jones Near Crawfordsville Myral Smith Kenneth Cherryholmes Jones Copenhagen Denmark Richard Stephens Ruth Foster Miss Foster

Meaning of en brochette in cooking terms

The term en brochette is French for cooked on a skewer. It is used to describe meat and vegetables or fruit cooked in this method.

Social Calendar Activities Across Local Groups

Community groups list events for the week at YWCA library church and schools. Meetings include Priscilla club Prairie Flower Beta Sigma Phi ASH and DAR notes with times venues and special items like potluck dish service and anniversary mentions.

Priscilla Club D. J. Ross Prairie Flower YWCA U.P. Women's Missionary Society Mabel Gray St. James Muriel Te Bockhorst Beta Sigma Phi Charles Berdo Ainsworth Ofs Masopie Temple Valley Ladies Aid Tommy Hartnell Edward Squire Harmony Club Nelson Thompson Rosemary Club E. Ray Bell Linger Longer Sleary Sheets YWCGA Just Us Carl Parcell U and Ts Carrie Boileau Grace Hill Ladies Aid Pleasant Hill Lyle Walton

Mrs Marvin Glanden Honored at Pink and Blue Shower

Mrs Marvin Glanden was honored at a pink and blue shower Friday evening at the home of Mrs Robert Glanden. Co hostesses were Mrs Ed Garrett and others. Twenty three friends and relatives attended as gifts were found in a bassinet decorated in pink and blue. The event featured games and refreshments served by the hostesses aided by Mrs Cecil Horton and Mrs Paul Sheridan.

Marvin Glanden Robert Glanden Ed Garrett Cecil Horton Paul Sheridan

Local social notes and visits across Iowa and California

Local residents attend funerals and host guests including the Sutherlands and Potrats. Visitors travel from California and Colorado to Des Moines, Iowa City, and New London for family and convention events. Mrs. Hughes returns from a two month western trip via multiple travel modes.

Vera Deimerly Helen Breese Des Moines Fort Des Moines

Henderson visitors end Cedar Rapids kin weekend stay

Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Mary and Mrs. A Wiggins of Henderson North Carolina left Sunday morning after a week with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moothart and Dick. Mabry is Moothart sister and Wiggins cousin. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Waters and daughters Nancy and Rebecca of Cedar Rapids.

J. D. Mary A. €. Wiggins Henderson N. C Ralph Moothart Mabry Moothart Wiggins Lowell Waters Nancy and Rebecca Cedar Rapids

Ruth Ann Beaty Celebrates Birthday With Four Candles

Ruth Ann Beaty lights four candles on her birthday cake marking another year of life. Family gathers to celebrate with cake and smiles as she enjoys the milestone.

Ruth Ann Beaty

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