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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1950

Page

2

Elizabeth Longer Weds Bernard V. Payne in Washington Ceremony

Elizabeth Longer and Bernard V. Payne, both of Washington, married Sunday at 2 p.m. in Washington Methodist Church with Dr. C. Raymond Reed officiating. The bride wore white slipper satin with Chantilly lace and a pearl necklace, and the groom's party included Glen Payne as best man and several ushers. A reception for 175 guests followed at the Longer home, with the couple to reside at 205 KE Madison after a brief honeymoon trip.

Elizabeth Longer Washington Bernard V. Payne Walter Longer Edgar Payne Wayland C. Raymond Reed Sandra Moore Dean Moore Jerry Schiebel Richard Schiebel Glen Payne Winfield Kenneth Peters Willis Longer Robert Payne Daryl Longer Madison Street Julius Kunik Ernie Temple Ken Peters Glenn Conard Verda Thompson Kermit Klopfenstein Ruth Gideon Charles Spinler Charles Schiebel Dorothy Turnipseed Payne Washington High School Business Iowa Wesleyan Wayland High School Motorola Radio Chicago Navy Payne Radio Shop Delft Mrs. Payne Madison

Election of Officers Features Wiener Roast at Sunset Park

The Yo-maco class of the Baptist church at Sunset Park held a Wiener Roast Thursday evening to select officers for the coming six months. Richard Weeks was elected president, Mrs. Sam Weeks, vice president, Ronald Hotle, secretary treasurer, and Charles Dawson, historian. Guests included Mrs. W. L. Currier of Pueblo Colorado and Mrs. Bob Belman of Denver along with Rev Earl Longfellow. Reverend Currier organized the Yo maco class when he led the local church.

Baptist Church Sunset Park Richard Weeks Sam Weeks Ronald Hotle Charles Dawson W. L. Currier Pueblo Colo Bob Belman Denver Earl Longfellow Currier

Social calendar lists community events and club meetings

A long schedule of local group activities appears with times and venues including drama department guest night at 8:00 p m transportation meet at the Library 7:45 p m Rainbow Girls at the Masonic Temple DAV Legion hall Bible study at the library Knights of Pythias KP hall and many clubs meeting through midweek at schools churches and civic spaces with refreshments and transportation notes and reminders for items to bring

William Crayne Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple DAV Legion Hall Knights of Pythias

Meat production and consumption split by Mississippi

Two thirds of the meat produced for America's dining tables comes from areas west of the Mississippi River while two thirds of the meat is consumed east of the river. This regional pattern highlights a wide divide between production and consumption across the United States.

America Mississippi River Mississippi

Barbara Kay Askea Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

Barbara Kay Askea marked her sixth birthday with a Saturday party featuring fall flowers and balloons. Pink and white décor set the theme as games, photos, and gift opening followed two birthday cakes provided by her mother. Guests included Marsha Moohart Sarah Griffith Keith Galen Ellen Marie Jarrard Sara Ann Jones Darlene Mills Kay Denney Wittmer Gary McKune Ricky Sylvester Mrs. Carl Sylvester Mrs. H. McKune Joan Mrs. Doyle Jarrard and Mrs. Virgil Wittmer.

Barbara Kay Askea Barbara Way Marsha Moohart Sarah Griffith Keith, Galen Ellen Marie Jarrard Sara Ann Jones Darlene Mills Kay Denney Wittmer Gary McKune Ricky Sylvester Carl Sylvester H. McKune Joan Doyle Jarrard Virgil Wittmer

Honor Joan Schantz At Prenuptial Shower

A mock wedding with costumes of newspaper was staged by Mrs. Gran ville Love and Mrs. Wilma Vos burg to honor Joann Schantz on a miscellaneous shower at the Love home Saturday evening. Miss Schantz weds Willard Love September 21. Thirty guests attended with gifts hidden around the home and revealed by rhymes in balloons.

Granville Love Wilma Vosburg Joann Schantz Love Home Miss Schantz Willard Love

Garden Department I Plans Tuesday Meeting

Members of Garden Department I of the Fortnightly club will meet at Mrs. Edith Been blossom’s home Tuesday evening after visiting an open house at the Fred Almer home. They will view shrubs and flowers in the Palmer yard. Open house starts at 6 o'clock.

Priscilla Club Ed Sullivan Harmony Club Renry Sutherland Ernest Enke Crawfordsville Garden Club H. A. Beenblossom Fred Palmer Etha Dawson Booster Club Elwood Kleese YWCA Garden Department I Edith Beenblossom Fredalmer Palmer Yard

One Killed One Hurt In Fighting In Korea

Two local men reported casualties in Korea fighting. Pvt. Gerald Saber 21 of Gladwin community near Columbus Junction was killed September 5 in an infantry intelligence unit. He had entered the army in Davenport in 1949 and was engaged to Deloris Arneson. He leaves his parents four sisters and three brothers. Also reported wounded is Ife James F. Rugg son of Mrs Nellie Rugg of Wellman.

Korea Gerald Saber O. UD. Saber Gladwin Columbus Junction Ife James F. Rugg Nellie Rugg Wellman Saber Infantry Davenport Deloris Arneson

Local residents visit relatives in Oklahoma and Iowa

Mr. and Mrs. Dutseh, Mrs. Helen Street and Mrs. Nelle Fangel of Tulsa spent Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. Fred Rei. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Taylor of Osceola and Mr. and Mrs. Than White of Murray visit relatives in Washington. Mrs. Taylor is kin to Mrs. Durst and Mrs. Bickford. Mr. White is kin to Mrs. Babcock. Mrs. Harry Anderson of Brighton observes a birthday.

Dutseh Helen Street Nelle Fangel Tulsa Okla Fred Rei C. W. Taylor Osceola Than White Murray Washington Mrs. Taylor Opal Bickford Mr. White P. KE. Babcock Harry Anderson Brighton R. 1

Quick Victory in New Invasion Could Save World From War

The piece argues a swift victory in Korea may avert a broader conflict. It cites Gen. Douglas MacArthur aiming to destroy the Communist army before crossing the 38th parallel. It warns of a wider war if UN forces invade North Korea and stresses the risk of Chinese and Soviet actions escalating to World War II.

Harry Ferguson United Press Foreign News Korea Douglas MacArthur 88Th Parallel South Iorea Nemy United States United Nations U. N North Korea Formosa MacArthur

Schoolday Incidents Remembered at Braden Club Meet

Members of the Braden club gathered with Mrs. Cleo McCoy last Friday afternoon for a reading of incidents from My School Days. Mrs. Myral Smith Mrs. Elmer Mason and Mrs. Carl Atkinson performed readings. Gifts were given to Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Harry Suter for September birthdays. A weiner roast was planned for October 5 at the Mason home.

Victor Peiffer Friendship Club Braden Club Cleo McCoy Myral Smith Elmer Mason Carl Atkinson Mason Harry Suter Claude McCoy

Haberman 40th Anniversary Celebrated At Home

Mr and Mrs George Haberman marked their 40th wedding anniversary with a Sunday dinner at their Wayland home. The event featured ruby themed decorations, a three tier cake, and children and friends from multiple towns including Weyland Keota Tama and Omaha attending.

George Haberman Ruby Haberman Wayland Habermans Edward Haberman Mel Haberman Weyland Ervin Haberman Keota J. H. Haberman Kaona George Haberman Jr Tama Walter Otto Letty Jo McKirahan Omaha Neh

Car Damaged in Riverside Crash Injures No One

Sunday night at 11 30 o clock a Riverside man drove into the rear of a truck in Riverside causing $350 damage to his car. Sheriff officers said Donald Latta of Riverside collided with Russell Oren of Chicago. no injuries were reported.

Riverside Donald Latta Russell Oren Chicago

Prairie Flower Group Hosts Welcome Dinner at Church

The Prairie Flower missionary society sponsors a supper and fellowship meeting at 6 30 PM in the church basement to honor the new pastor Rev Homer Kirchner his wife and new teachers plus newcomers. Parents and residents invited.

Prairie Flower Missionary Society Homer Kirchner

Communists Face Naval Air Campaign Across Asia

The analysis warns of a tough Asian frontline where failure could tarnish face values. If a 20 000 strong withdrawal from encirclement occurs past the 38th parallel, UN forces may halt there while South Korean troops pursue to finish a mop up once morale falters.

U.N Korea South Koea U. NM 38Th Parallel United Nations

War policy shapes Inchon policing transfer

The United States aims to localize the Korean War and field commanders act to implement this. Inchon’s policing and civic administration were handed to South Koreans only hours after U S Marines captured the city.

United States Inchon U. S

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