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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1952

Page

2

Sojka and Stewart Wed in First Presbyterian Church

Betty Jane Sojka and Warren Eugene Stewart married in a three o’clock ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church. The bride wore a white satin gown with tulle and a lace handkerchief, and was accompanied by maid of honor LuElla Sojka and two flower girls. The bridegroom's family hosted an eighty-guest reception at the groom's parents’ home with garden décor and a three-tier cake. They will reside in Washington after a Minnesota honeymoon. both are graduates of focal high school and hold jobs in Des Moines and at Stewart and Crane garage. Out-of-town guests traveled from Chicago Monmouth and Des Moines.

First Presbyterian Church Betty Jane Sojka Rose Sojka Near Riverside Warren Eugene Stewart Warren W. Stewart Washington W. J. Grossheim Edith M. Shields Charles Luckenbill LuElla Sojka Jeanne Ann Sojka Katherine Ann Kloepter Riverside Stewart Richard KE. Moore Robert Noonan Richard Moothart Sojka Francis Crone Ralph Moothart Millerad D. Stewart Cedar Falls Charlotte Earl Richard Wright Des Moines Joe Nelson Mary Knotek Maxine Crone Minnesota Ordest Focal High School Washington Toyenine Journal Society Desk Rosemary Beachy Wellman Jean Wood LaPorte Ind Bouque's S. Vane Holdeman Elkhart Ind Russ Stutzman Russ Buckwalter Einar Stolefus Willis Roth Carl Rodgers Katherine Steckley Erma Yoder Phyllis Bush Mary Ella Marver Wisconsin Michigan LaPorte Ind Miller, S. Dak Iowa State Teachers College Wood Earnest, Haldeman & Collett Indiana

Mrs Montgomery Honored On Eightieth Birthday At Letts

Mrs M Montgomery celebrated her eightieth birthday at the Letts home of her niece Mrs Merle Dodder. A yellow and white cake inscribed Aunt Flo TS77-1952 served as centerpiece during a cooperative noon dinner. Guests from several towns joined the family including Glenn Adams Eldean Adams J Davis Ralph Davis and many others.

Metcom Montgomery Merle Dodder Eldean Adams Piettre Ars Glenn Adams Eldean Union Grove Wis Adams Annetta McGinnis Dodder Revo J. Daryl Davis Jin Ralph Harris Ville Penn Ralph Howell Anna Elizabeth Dawson and Boye Dill Washington W. A. McGinnis Sara W. TL. McGinnis Mickey Susy Sally Catherine Wilson W. M. Montgomery Ainsworth Ralph Wilson David Donnie Linda Janet Cheryl Ann Columbus Junction

Births and Admits at Washington and Surrounding Areas

At The Hospital Admitted Sunday Don Sheetz Washington medical Dismissed Sunday Mrs Richard Davidson and baby boy Washington Mrs Robert Schultz and baby girl Wellman Mrs Delmer Henry and teddy boy Washington Mrs Marvin Snider and babys boy West Chester Today Francis Friese Robert Sheetz and Don Sheets all af Births Saturday Mr and Mrs Murl All bright boy Washington Sunday Mr and Mrs Delbert McDole boy Washington Long Ago Egyptian history dates back to about 4000 B.C.

Richard Davidson Washington Robert Schultz Wellman Delmer Henry Teddy Boy Marvin Snider Babys West Chester Francis Friese Robert Sheetz Don Sheets Murl Allbright Delbert McDole

Virginia Kane and William E Simerman Wed in Double Ring Ceremony

Virginia Kane and William Eldridge Simerman married in a double ring ceremony at the Christian church parsonage led by Rev T C Polk. The couple will reside in Onarga Illinois after a luncheon at Winga's cafe and both hold military and telecommunication backgrounds.

Virginia Kane William Eldridge Simerman Christian Church T. C. Polk Miss Kane Wilbur Flarter Simerman Wayne Simerman Sr Harter Patricia Thompson Donald Hayes Jr Winga’s Washington High School Onarga Military School Onarga Glenview Naval Air Base Glenview Electronics Communications

Miss Stutzman and F H Wood Wed In Wellman Ceremony

Miss Eldora Stutzman daughter of Mrs Anna Stutzman Wellman and Frederick H Wood son of Mr and Mrs G H Wood LaPorte were married August 15 at Asbury Methodist Church Wellman Rev Norman Hobbs officiated. The couple plans a northern Wisconsin Michigan honeymoon before settling in Miller South Dakota.

Miss Stutzman F.H. Wood Asbury Methodist Church Wellman Eldora Stutzman Anna Stutszman Frederick H. Wood G. H. Wood LaPorte Norman Hobbs

Fabrics Washed in Soft Water Last Longer

Soften water for laundry to extend fabric life. Soap washing in soft water yields about one third greater durability vs hard water, preserving fibers and reducing wear over time.

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

A dense social calendar lists a Wiener roast by UP church group at 6 30 p m and many meetings across YWCA Rainbow Girls Pythian Sisters and more at venues including Sunset Park Temple and YMCA. Dues are noted for several groups with notices of postponements and date changes.

UP Church van Nostrand Timber Ywca Council YWCA Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Presbyterian Women's Service Guild Sunset Park Pythian Sisters KP Hall Glenn Cuddeback YMCA LBC George Jarrard Music Department Foster Bagge White Way Club Washington County Nurses John A. Stewart Ainsworth O.E.S Beta Sigma Phi Willis Jones Merrymakers Club Elizabeth Young George Bartholomew Clay Goode Rosemary Club P. F. Whisler Just Us Mary Sickles Carol Brewer Missionary Society Truman Tuttle Cloyce Tinnes OES Pinochie Group Temple West Chester Federated Church West Chester Methodist Church Ernest Temple St. James Pta U and I Club Mev Dawson Country Club Camp Fire Girls Camp Fire Room Chrele Ralph Erlenbush

Space Your Drinks Doctor Advises

CHICAGO AP reports a medical consultant says unburned alcohol in a drinker's system causes intoxication, not the amount consumed. He cites spacing drinks to avoid intoxication, noting the body oxidizes alcohol continually and blood or breath tests best indicate intoxication.

Chicago Journal of the Amerian Medical Association

Iowa City Wedding for Cleola Miller and Donald McLaughlin

Mrs Cleola Miller of Iowa City wed Donald McLaughlin of Washington in a morning ceremony at Westminister Presbyterian Iowa City Attendants include Mary Rita McLaughlin and Mrs Robert Crone Des Moines A noon dinner followed at Hotel Jefferson The couple plan a two week trip to Wisconsin Dells and the Iowa lakes

Cleola Miller Donald McLaughlin Iowa City Westminister Presbyterian Church Washington S’. Hewison Vollick Mary Rita McLaughlin Robert Crone Des Moines Neal Miller Ottumwa Robert McLauchlin Matt Davenport Danny Hewison Pollick Jefferson Crom Dells Wisconsin Lows Lakes Donald van Dura Mallory St S. W Cedar Rapids Iowa

Oxidation Rate of Alcohol Linked to Stomach Content

A consultant notes that the rate of alcohol oxidation depends on how much food is in the stomach, the dilution of alcohol there, and the drinker’s general physical and emotional condition.

Has Anybody Seen My Gal at State Theatre

An appreciative audience enjoyed Universal-International Technicolor Has Anybody Seen My Gal at the State Theatre. The 1928 era comedy drama stars Piper Laurie Rock Hudson Charles Coburn and Gigi Perreau with a plot about sudden wealth transforming a small town family and the ensuing moral comeuppance.

State Theatre Universal-International Gal Viper Laurie Rock Hudson Charles Coburn Gigi Perreau Bob Donglas Sirk Ted Richmond Millicent Blaisdell Samuel Fulton Terra Firma Piper Laurie Millicent Coburn Rock Hiudson Piper

Birthday Wishes and Wedding Anniversaries Noted

Birthday wishes are sent to Mrs. William Putman Mrs. William Longer Mrs. Robert Lab rie of Butte Montana and Mrs. Howard Benn Jr Others include Milo T Sorden Gary Lee Fritz Charles Edward Carriker Jr Ellen Elizabeth Spenner and Cheryl Ann Kern Ages range from four to eleven Mr and Mrs Lawrence J Miller Kalona observe a silver wedding anniversary Dr and Mrs IF Livesay their 26th anniversary and Mr and Mrs Chris Earnest Wayland share this date.

William Putman William Longer Robert Labrie Butte Montana Howard Benn Jr Milo T. Sorden Gary Lee Fritz Charles Edward Carriker Jr Ellen Elizabeth Spenner Cheryl Ann Kern Lawrence J. Miller Kalona IF. G. Livesay Chris Earnest Wayland

New Strike Halts Atom Plant Work

PADSCAT Ky UP a 10 day strike halted work at the billion dollar atomic energy project near Padscat as union workers refused to work during Labor Day weekend. About 13 AFL crafts involved and KH McGraw Co prime contractors said no grievance and questioned if the strike was authorized. Discharge of 29 operating engineers reportedly triggered the stoppage.

Padscat AFL KH. McGraw Co McGrawe Enggineer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Presbyterian Church Mrs Warren E. Stewart Fern Pastry Shop Fern West Side Square Jiffy Brown Motors West Madison South Ave DE Soto Sorden Music Co Mrs. M. Montgomery Don Sheetz T. W. Harwood General Insurance Agency William E. Simerman Duane Yoder Russell Stutzman Nicola Harmon Eli Wilf Floral Co Jeannie Huston la Crosse Atlantic City N. J Washington, Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co Washameton Happy New Strike Our Boy’s Wear Dept Brody Tom Duncan Carl Steele Jom Duncan pRic Gep Financial Resources East Main & Phone
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