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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1948

Page

8

Skubal Keller Wed in Cotter Church Ceremony

Esther Irene Skubal daughter of Mr and Mrs Vince L Skubal Cotter community and William H Keller son of Mrs Katherine Keller Davenport were married at Cotter Presbyterian church in a 7 30 p m ceremony. Rev Robert H Spencer officiated with Joan Enyart Davenport playing piano and Phyllis Lukenbeah singing. A reception followed with a four tier cake and doves. The couple will live in Davenport after a trip through the northern states.

Esther Skubal William Keller Columbus Junction Esther Irene Skubal Vince Ll. Skubal Cotter William H. Keller Katherine Keller Davenport Cotter Presbyterian Church Robert H. Spencer Coggon Joan Enyart Phyllis Lukenbeah Virginia Pilcher Mesdames Thomas Peters Mildred Jones William Robertson Edwin Richards Leroy Owens David Jones John Jones Dorothy Thomas Alice Orris Frances Marian Owens Harriet Dorothy Jones Keller Cotter High School School of Nursing Mercy Hospital Mr. Keller Buffalo Iowa Parsons College Fairfield Northwestern University Evanston, Ill Tri-City

Linger Longer Club Holds September Meeting

The Linger Longer club met Thursday at Mrs. John Kiene’s home with co hostess Mrs. Merie Warner. President Mrs. William Durst conducted a brief business session followed by entertainment from Mrs. Henry Shetz and Mrs. William Chinelar. Twelve members attended along with guests Mrs. Nora Ebner Judy West en von and Jerry Combs. The October meeting will be a cooperative luncheon with Mrs. Melvin Booth and Mrs. John Combs as assistant hostess.

Linger Lunger Club John Kiene Merie Warner William Durst Henry Shetz William Chinelar Nora Ebner Judy Westen Von Jerry Combs Melvin Booth John Combs

Lytle Family Returns Home After Summer Visit

Mr and Mrs Carleton Lytle and son Dennis left for Williamsburg where he will resume teaching duties. They have spent the summer at the parental Lloyd Lytle home.

Carleton Lytle Dennis Williamsburg Lloyd Lytle

Local Residents Prep For College and Fraternity Activities

Husbands plan to leave Monday September 13 for St Louis to attend a three week school on Carter carburetors and water tine up work. Keith Cook and James Hebert depart Thursday for the State University at Iowa City to begin their senior year and to join Delta Tau Delta activities. Sarah Butterfield of Cedar Rapids visits Rozetta Shreve in town.

Force St. Louis Carter Keith Cook James Hebert The State University At Iowa City Delta Tay Delta Fraternity

Local Highlights Include Rodeo Trip and Community News

Mr and Mrs Ivan Marston and Gar plan to drive to Ft Madison tomorrow for the Gene Autry rodeo. A group from the local VFW auxiliary traveled to Mt Pleasant for a meeting, with many members attending. Jeannette Pickens departs for Iowa City to teach in junior high as she resumes work after a leave. Mr and Mrs Cecil Foriash visit from Powell Station Tennessee, with social events to honor them. Foriash now studies law at the State University of Tennessee. Richard Ross of the Ross Motor Company is mentioned in social notices.

Ivan Marston Gar Warren Marston Ft. Madison V.F.W Mt. Pleasant Harold Kerr Leslie Zook Ernest White Dwight Hayes Fred Longer John Little Truman Hysell Marion McAvoy Milo Steele, Jr Lawrence Harland Dave McGatfrey Cecil Foriash Powel Station Tennessee Washington Conesville Des Moines Foriash State University of Tennessee

Hogs Lead Market at 29 25

Report notes hog prices top at 29 dollars 25 cents amid market activity. Weather outlook calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow with warmer temperatures expected.

Riverside Notice of Family Moves and Local staff

Lucy Schnoebelen will make her home in Osage with the Donald Elbert family after visiting Riverside. The Elbert family has been staying with Miss Schnoebelen and Elizabeth Elbert in Iowa City. Emily Shalla resumes duties as chief operator at the local Iowa-Illinois telephone office after a two week vacation spent in Cedar Rapids with son-in-law Royal Sommers and family.

Riverside Lucy Schnoebelen Donald Elbert Osage Elbert Miss Schnoebelen Elizabeth Elbert Iowa City Emily Shalla Cedar Rapids Royal Sommers

Probate of Nick Roth Will Set for September 16 1948

Washington County Iowa in the district court has filed the last will and testament of Nick Roth deceased dated March 4 1947. The hearing to prove and admit the will is scheduled for September 16 1948 at 9:00 A M at the Washington Court House before the district court or clerk. All interested parties must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated.

Iowa Washington County Nick Roth Court House Washington District Court R. R. Noonan Washington, Town

Big Town Scandal at Fox Theatre Sunday

Fighting Steve Wilson stars in Paramount's Big Town Scandal with Philip Reed as his crusading editor and Hilary Brooke as Wilson's top police ally. The action packed film exposes a sports fix in a Sunday showcase at the Fox Theatre.

Gene Autry Philip Reed Hillary Brooke Steve Wilson Radio Screen Paramount Fox Theatre Hilary Brooke Wilson

Mrs. Harvey Hosts Rebekah Club Meeting

Mrs. Paul Harvey hosted the Rebekah club with twenty one members present. Guests included Mable Johnson and Mrs. Ted Morgan with daughter Jo Ellen. The afternoon featured quilting work and a finished quilt to be given away later.

Paul Harvey Rebekah Club Mable Johnson Ted Morgan Jo Ellen Harold Brock

Fortnightly Plans For Guest Night On Sept 14

The Fortnightly club opens its year with a guest meeting on Tuesday evening September 14 at 7 45 in the Christian church. After the business session they will show pictures and display handiwork.

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Guatemalan Program Presented by Ruth Foster and Thelma Luther

Ruth Foster and Thelma Luther, local club members, plan an evening program on Guatemala. They recently visited the country last summer. Hostess committees include American Home departments and two garden groups. Committees list numerous chairmen and workers for refreshments dining room decorating and hosting duties.

Guatemala Ruth Foster Thelma Luther Miss Foster Miss Luther Leo Sturgeon John Dodd R. J. Dawson Cloyce Stewert T. C. Davis E. H Messer Wm. Putman Jay Sellers Claude Tucker Paul Shearer Harve Wilson Mae Davis Jay Brewer Don Maxwell Harry Davis Harold Cumming P. J. Hoover Ralph Bauer M. L. McCreedy Carl Crossett Paul Snakenberg C. C. Wilson Earl A P. F. Whisler Ernest Temple

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