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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1950

Page

3

Wellman Wedding United Phyllis Chez And Robert Saforek

Wellman Kalona couple Phyllis Chez and Robert Saforek wed Friday at 2 p.m. in the Lutheran church Wellman with about 60 relatives and friends attending a double ring ceremony. Rev O H Moll officiated as Mrs Joe Malichky sang accompanied by Mrs Moll during nuptial music.

Wellman Phyllis Chez Frank Chez Kalona Robert Saforek J. L. Saforek Richmond O. H. Moll Washington

Local couple wed in Kalona ceremony and reception

The bride wore a white slipper satin gown with pearl buttons and a fingertip illusion veil, carrying a white Bible with a rose corsage. Attendants included cousin Donna Teats as maid of honor and Ted Saforek as best man. The reception followed at the church with a three tier cake. After a wedding trip to Wisconsin, the couple will reside in Kalona.

Donna Teats Ted Saforek Paul Krogh Lone Tree Donald Teets Wellman Marion Blum Faye Goodwin Blum Barbara Winegarden Colorado Lorraine Hightshoe Roberta Redlinger Hla Kauffman Kalona Mary Ellen Saxton Kinross

Visitors flock to Old North Church tours

Boston reporters note that Old North Church hosts 22 regular congregants yet draws over 600 tourists on Sundays. The historic site, linked to Paul Revere’s lanterns, remains a major city landmark and museum.

Boston Old North Church Paul Revere

Birthday List And Wedding Anniversary Notes

Birthday greetings for Mary Scranton Ola Jacobs L Boyd Luers Ivan Norton Ralph Pratt Joe Wehr M D Lee Doyle Palmer Nancy Ann Mangold Don Gardner John W Allen and Alamosa Colorado entries. Wedding congratulations to Ralph and Mrs Junkin wed in 1908. Jimmie and Johnie McNeill turn seven. Ronald Ray Stalder has nine candles. Kathleen Kaye West reaches first birthday today.

Mary Scranton Ola Jacobs L Boyd Luers Ivan Norton Ralph Pratt Joe Wehr M. D. Lee Doyle Palmer Wellman Nancy Ann Mangold Don Gardner John W. Allen Alamosa Colo Ralph Junkin Jimmie Johnie McNeill John McNeill Ronald Ray Stalder Ray Stalder Kathleen Kaye West

Illinois Girl to Wed Roger Hamilton Oct 7

Evanston residents Mr. and Mrs. Edwin W. Gaumnitz announce the engagement of their daughter Joanne Geumnitz to Roger Hamilton son of Mr. and Mrs. Dasecal Hamilton of Crawfordsville. The couple plan marriage October 7 at the Northminster Presbyterian church in Evanston. Joanne is a graduate of Evanston Township High School and attended Iowa Wesleyan College.

Crawfordsville Edwin W. Gaumnitz Evanston, Jr Joanne Roger Hamilton Dasecal Hamilton Neorthminister Presbyterian Church Evanston Miss Geumnitz Evanston Township Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Pi Beta Phi Sorority Qui Est Danville

Modern Appliance owner shows unusual yearlong gas lighter

Harold Jarvis proprietor of Modern Appliance displays a French lighter that uses bottled gas as fuel. The lighter contains a miniature bottle with a year’s supply and is pitched as a conversation starter and guaranteed to light every time.

Harold Jarvis Thermogas Bottled Gas Company Harold France Jarvis

Dear Neighbors at Home sightseeing trip note

Edith M Gates writes from Kearney Nebraska dated September 10 1950 describing a three week journey through Oregon California and Colorado with glimpses of western states and travel impressions for neighbors at home.

Edith M Gates The Evening Journal Kearney Nebr Oregon California Colorado States

Trip Journal Through Iowa Notes Circus and Church Delays

The writer records a slow moving trip in a hard topped convertible named Topsy, delaying church in Council Bluffs. They note exterior work on a Methodist church and encounter ten elephants from Ringling Bros. as they pass the Amusement Park. Weather varies, with drought hinted in Nebraska and moisture in Western Iowa, cattle in pastures, and corn and wheat conditions described.

O. K Topsy Council Bluffs Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Shows Iowa Nebr Washington County

Deaf Man Perfects Midget Hearing Aid

Peoria Illinois inventor H A Lyons has designed a compact hearing aid worn in secret. The device makes voices radio and clock ticks sound natural, promising discreet hearing aid for self or friend. Lyons invites inquiries at 400B South Washington Street Peoria Illinois.

H. A. Lyons Peoria Ilinois Lyons South Washington Street Illinois

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