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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1950
Page
2
Betty Gerot and Vincent Simon exchanged vows September 9 at St. Mary's Riverside in a double ring ceremony. The couple, both Riverside natives, plan a farm home south of town after a reception at the bride's home and a trip through Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Evelyn Houseal daughter of Clyde and Mrs. Houseal of Davenport, to wed William Harry Cook Jr., son of Mrs. Iva Cook and the late W. H. Cook. Ceremony at Grand Avenue Baptist Church Davenport at 5 p m officiated by Rev. George Magnuson with Mary Lou Honseal maid of honor James Simpson best man ushers Vernon Houseal and James Gerboth. Reception to follow.
Mrs J M Finney and Mrs John Stewart were honored with an informal dessert Saturday at the Stewart home. Birthdays of the honorees were observed. Petunias and daisies decorated the table and bud vases lined the twelve guest tables. Mrs Finney cut the cake and Mrs Stewart poured coffee. Special guest Mrs C W McLaughlin helped make the event memorable.
Small pieces of leftover pastry are layered gently with the right side up. A rolling pin is used to pat and roll them into a usable sheet for further cooking or baking.
The DAP club meeting at Mrs. Robert Miksch home re elected Mrs. Glen Lord as president with Mrs. Frank Carson as vice president and Mrs. Duane White as secretary treasurer. Mrs. Wilbur Thompson assistant. A weather spoiled outdoor picnic became a potluck indoors with nine present. The group discussed the new club year and mystery sisters were revealed. next meeting is set with Mrs. W. D. Roberts on Oct 10. Members are asked to bring entertainment ideas.
Billie Virginia Cameron daughter of Mrs Ernest Hartsock Columbus Junction and Marvin Ted Stephens son of Mr and Mrs Myrle Stephens Wapello were married at ? p m Tuesday Sept 12 in the Louisa Center Community rural church near here Rev W L Sanford Columbus Junction read the double ring service Fall flowers and palms made the setting Nuptial music by Jane McNeil Shirley Seils Chicago soloist Attendants Mary Cameron maid of honor Peggy Hartsock bridesmaid Ray Stephens best man Ushers Robert Stephens Richard Johnson The bride wore white satin carried white and red roses The maid of honor wore blue and the bridesmaid yellow Reception after at Clayton Hartsocks Uncles and aunts assisted Those present included Mary Cameron and several others The couple has gone on a wedding trip Both graduates of Wapello High School Mrs Stephens attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago Mr Stephens served in the army of occupation in Germany and is to report at Fort Hood Texas Sept 18 He works at a Standard Oil station in Wapello.
To improve flavor of cherry peach or apricot pie sprinkle with a few drops of almond extract. If fruit pies taste flat add a tablespoon or two of lemon juice for brightness.
Mr and Mrs Bernard V Payne wed at the Methodist church in an afternoon ceremony and Irene Coffman tied in a two oclock service at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed with Raymond J Gerdes. Out of town guests attended from Lone Tree Cedar Rapids Clinton and Wayland among others. The newlyweds plan to reside on a farm near Ainsworth while guests discussed clubs and study meetings at the post ceremony events.
The Y Teen girls invite all high school girls interested in Y Teen work to a party after school on Wednesday. Mildred Stewart and the Y Teen cabinet have arranged games and entertainment and will serve refreshments. This is a personal invitation to attend.
Members of the Friendly Bible class and their families met Monday evening in the church recreation room for contests and games and a social time. October committees were appointed: Social Mrs Carl Kelly Floyd Murdock Program Eltis Bell LeRoy Jugenheimer. Next meeting will be the third Monday in October with a cooperative dinner at 6 30.
An insurance agent recalls a claim check delivery that led a claimant to return a check made out to the insurer for a small difference. The claimant claimed the company had overpaid, questioning the integrity of people involved.
The West Chester WCTU announced the year’s study theme Enter Every Open Door With Temperance Truth at its first meeting last Friday at Mrs. Mary Ross’s home. Devotional Leader Mrs. Walter Duvall read Matthew 5 1 12 and commented on the verses. Mrs. Merle McDowell reviewed.
Report claims milk-borne diseases are now nonexistent due to an efficient milk inspection service operating in the community. Authorities credit regular testing and strict quality control for the improved public health outlook.
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