Donna Smith Weds Wayne Wilson in Iowa City Ceremony
Donna Gail Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Milton Smith of Washington and Wayne M Wilson son of Mr and Mrs James Wilson of Crawfordsville were married at the Methodist parsonage in Iowa City on September 11 at 7 30 pm. Dr James Dunnington officiated. The bride wore a green knit two piece suit with black accessories and a white carnation corsage. Attendant Shirley Ann Stewart wore a pink linen suit with navy accessories. Best man Leo Mangold Jr. wore white carnation boutonnieres. The couple reside on a farm near Olds. Mrs Wilson a 1950 Washington high school graduate, previously worked at J C Penney. Mr Wilson is a Crawfordsville high school graduate of 1949 and farms with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Gail Smith
Milton Smith
Washington
Wayne M. Wilson
James Wilson
Crawfordsville
Iowa City
James Dunnington
Shirley Ann Stewart
Wilson
Leo Mangold Jr
Olds
Washington High School
J. C. Penney Comany
Crawfordsville High School
Chicken Supper Planned at St James Meeting
The St James circle met at Mrs Ernie Kriner s home Thursday evening and discussed a chicken supper to be held October 8 in the St James social hall. After the business session Canasta was played. High prizes went to Mrs Tom Cannon and Mrs Joe Barnes. Low scores were recorded by Mrs William Barth and Mrs Clyde Fishburn. Entertainment was organized by Mrs Clem Adam and refreshments were served by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Social Hall
St. James Circle
Ernie Kriner
Tom Cannon
Joe Barnes
William Barth
Clyde Fishburn
Clem Adam
OES Pinochle Group Meets at Masonic Temple
The ORFS group played pinochle at five tables Thursday afternoon at the Masonic Temple. High prize went to Mrs. W. S. Kyle with second high to Mrs. Wayne Robison. Hostesses were Mrs. Howard McBride and Mrs. Guy Cole, who served refreshments at a long table with fall flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ORFS
Masonic Temple
W. S. Kyle Ond
Wayne Robison
Howard McBride
Guy Cole
Farm Bureau Club Meeting at Wentworths in Brighton
The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau club met Tuesday afternoon at Wentworths Brighton with Mrs. Harry Wentworth and Mrs. George Statler as president. Ruth Foster will teach the first homemakers lesson “Easy Meals for Busy Days” at the Methodist church in Brighton Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Olen Mullikin led the entertainment and refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Club
Harry Wentworth
George Statler
Keith Barnes
Ruth Foster
Methodist Church
Olen Mullikin
Margaret Cowden Addresses Baptist WMS Tonight
Margaret Cowden, a retired missionary who served in Iran, speaks at the Baptist Women's Missionary Society meeting at the church. A potluck supper at 6 o'clock precedes the 7:30 program, with meat provided. The Jennie Adams Circle leads the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Cowden
Baptist Women's Missionary Society
Miss Cowden
Iran
Jennie Adams
Christian Women's Fellowship of Christian Church
General Women's Society of Baptist Church
Red Horsers
Charles Plecker
Friendship Club
Fred Donaldson
New Shelves Inspected At Rebekah Club Meeting
At TOOF hall Thursday afternoon the Rebekah club reviewed newly installed kitchen shelves funded by the group. Two Odd Fellows Cloyce Horsey and Earl Nicola did the work. President Mrs Rebekah Shebeck led the session with refreshments served by co hostesses Mrs Ben Coppock and Mrs Stella Genkinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Club
Toof Hall
Cloyce Horsey
Earl Nicola
Rebekah Shebeck
Iowa
Odd Fellows and Orphans Home
Dora Bolar
Lloyd Easter
West
Ben Coppock
Stella Genkinger
Mrs. Baker Hosts Pythian Past Chiefs Meeting
The Pythian Past Chiefs association met with Mrs. George Baker Thursday evening. Twelve members attended a brief business session followed by pinochle at three tables. Prize winners were Mrs. Clarence Shaffer high, Mrs. Owen Grecian low, and Mrs. Oral Mayo travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
George Baker
Clarence Shaffer
Owen Grecian
Oral Mayo
Hubert Lohrer
Little Flower Circle of St James Holds Meeting
The Little Flower circle of St James church met with leader Mrs Merritt McDaniel on Thursday evening. Discussion focused on a chicken supper scheduled for October 8 at the social hall. Entertainment was organized by Mrs Lloyd Marek and refreshments served by Mrs Claude McCoy and Mrs Clayton Lintz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Flower Circle
St. James Church
Merritt McDaniel
Lloyd Marek
Claude McCoy
Clayton Lintz
Home Armaments Drive Rise In Permanent Waves
A survey shows over 60 percent of women obtain their curls with home permanent wave kits. The trend indicates six out of every ten women use home kits for styling.
Community group calendar of meetings and socials
Local listings show church groups and clubs scheduling 8:00 p m events at churches Masonic Temple and camp sites. Activities include potlucks, dances, bridge, DeMolay sessions, Knights of Pythias, Handcraft NT, Friendly Homemakers, Applied Arts, WMS evenings, Prairie Flower meeting, VFW events, Garden IT, Sunshine Club, Word Weavers, Damascus Shrine, YWCA mixers and more with transport assistance and bring dishes or dues as noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Shrine
Masonic Temple
DeMolay
DeMolay Mothers’ Circle
Knights of Pythias
Cedar Rapids
Handcraft NT
Herbert Campbell
Ainsworth Methodist Friendly Homemakers
Applied Arts
Willard Palmer
WMS
U.P. Church
J. M. Finney
Prairie Flower Community Meeting
VFW
Sunset Park
Earl Loveless
Sunshine Community Club
Lyle Wilcox
Word Weavers
Ralph Kleese
P. Ll. Fenn
Ardelz Santha
KP Hall
Damascus Shrine No
WSJ
YWCA
White Way Club Meets With Mrs Doyle Smith
Mrs Doyle Smith of Keota entertained the White Way club with thirteen members present. Sunshine gifts were received by three members and the secretary was Mrs Howard Stewart. Talks on Trays featured aluminum trays in various sizes and patterns. The group planned a future meeting at Mrs Booths to work on trays and set a supper with Mrs Evans on October 10. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mr Keith Stewart and Mrs Ed Rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KEOTA
Doyle Smith
White Way Club
Milo Delong
Robert Eckels
George Evans
Howard Stewart
Evans
Keith Stewart
Ed Rich
Chester Band Plays At First PTA Meeting
More than 200 attended the first PTA meeting at the school house in West Chester. The concert featured the 539 member school band in new uniforms directed by Tirvan Rich. Principal attendees included Supt. John L. Calkins and Mrs. Glen Gordon presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
PTA
West Chester
P.T.A
Tirvan Rich
Mother's Club
Glen Gordon
Lloyd Bauer
John L. Calkins
Raymond Gordon
Bill Martin
Parent-Teacher Association
Ivan Niffenegger
Richard Fisher
Dan Boone
Bruegge Family Reunion Reported At Sunset Park
The Bruegge family reunion was held Sunday at Sunset Park with 60 attending a picnic and photos. Plans were made for a reunion on the third Sunday in September 1951, with members from Cedar Rapids Walker West Liberty Keota Gladwin Brighton and Washington present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruegge
Sunset Park
Verle Conklin
Ruby Martin
Matilda Bruegge
Cedar Rapids
Clarence Hettinger
Aldred Hettinger
Robert Kennedy
Walker
Herman Bruegge
Keota
Wilbur Zieglowsky
David
Ed Bruegge
Gladwin
West Liberty
Charles Veggy
Howard Farris
Marvel Bruegge
Brighton
Ben Bruegge
Walter Donaldson
John Jeffries
Judy
Lawrence Swift
Washington
Mrs Edmundson Teaches Swedish Darning for Handcraft Club
Mrs Wayne Edmundson led a Swedish darning lesson for Handcraft TV at a Thursday meeting. Twenty members and one guest, Mrs William Walker, attended with dessert served. New member Mrs Ralph Smith was welcomed as leader Mrs Holden conducted the roll call summaries. The Rosa Page Welsh concert at 8 p.m. October 5 at the Methodist church, sponsored by the YWCA, was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Edmundson
Wayne Zeck
Jack Trotman
Harvey Holden
William Walker
Holden
Rosa Page
Methodist Church
YWCA
Prairie Flower Church Welcomes New Minister and Teachers
A Thursday evening reception at Prairie Flower Church honored Rev. H. R. Kirchner and Mrs. Kirchner along with new teachers Mrs. Milton Thomas and Mrs. Marvin Van Metre. About 150 attendees enjoyed a missionary society supper and program featuring hymn singing, a melodian, a trio, a solo, and a movie. New community arrivals Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Parks Mr. and Mrs. Ivo Berg Mr. and Mrs. Morton Carr and Mr. and Mrs. E. E Rhodes were introduced. Mr. Van Metre attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Church
H. R. Kirchner
C. B. Parks
Ivo Berg
Morton Carr
E. E Rhodes
van Metre
Breakfast Club Meets At Leslie Zook Cabin
Sixteen members of the VIW auxiliary Breakfast club met at the Leslie Zook cabin on Lake Odessa yesterday. Mrs Zook and Mrs Pat Moriarty were co host. The afternoon was spent playing pinochle and canasta. The club will meet October 5 with Mrs Marion McAvoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Zook Cabin
VIW Auxiliary
Leslie Zook
Lake Odessa
Zook
Pat Moriarty
Marion McAvoy
Priscilla Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Ed Sullivan
Mrs Ed Sullivan hosted the Priscilla club at a 1 15 oclock luncheon Tuesday at her home attended by eleven members and two guests Mrs Lafe Stout of West Chester and Mrs Lillian Kunath Guests shared stories of their summer vacations and experiences as roses centered the quarter table setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Sullivan
Priscilla Club
Lafe Stout
West Chester
Lillian Kunath
Brighton WSCS Attends Richland Anniversary Party
Brighton Methodist WSCS members joined Richland society at a Tuesday afternoon anniversary party with Packwood and Ollie groups present. A ten year review and candle lighting preceded cake and coffee. Brighton attendees listed include Mrs. R. H. Tracy and 15 others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
WSCS
Brighton Methodist Wscs
Richland Society
Richland
Packwood
Ollie
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Meets With Thirteen Members
The Grace Hill Ladies aid met Wednesday afternoon at the community building with 13 members present. Mrs. Preston Harvey led devotion and read the 43rd Psalm and offered prayer. Mrs. Ira Mikseh brought greetings from Nora McKinstry and Anna Schwalbe, former members. Roll call had each member recite a verse from 1st Samuel. The group will meet again in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Preston Harvey
Ira Mikseh
Nora McKinstry
Anna Schwalbe
Aid
Local couple tours New England and Atlantic provinces
Mr and Mrs Irvin E Coffey of West Chester returned Thursday from a trip along the New England coast and through Quebec New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. They followed the Gaspe peninsula coastline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin E. Coffey
West Chester
New England
Quebec
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Gaspe Peninsula
Hospital Admissions and Dismissals Report
At the hospital yesterday Elwin C Montgomery of Brighton underwent medical care. Also treated were Mrs Id Miller and Mrs Lliyod Enke of Washington. Dismissed today were Mrs Mort Polton and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwin C. Montgomery
Brighton
Id Miller
Washington
Lliyod Enke
Mort Polton
Brighton Births Report for Dusenbery and Bean Families
Mrs Stanley Bean and her son in Brighton are noted. William Dusenbery and his wife in West Chester welcomed a son yesterday at 3 20 p m. The items record newborns and immediate family details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Stanley Bean
Ainsworth
William Dusenbery
West Chester
Doris Ford to sail for India on October 1
Doris Ford, longtime junior high teacher, will sail October 1 from New York City to India aboard the Pacific Unity. She will supervise at a school and orphanage in Kanpur under the Woman's Union Missionary Society, in charge of native teachers, with arrival in Bombay and a five and a half month assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Ford
New York City
India
Woman's Union Missionary Society
Kanpur
U. P
Miss Ford
Pacific Unity
Bombay
Miss Ford’s Kanpur Roots and Washington YWCA Leader
The text notes Miss Ford’s address at 22 Civil Lines in Kanpur India and her involvement in Washington where she led the YWCA Mixer club as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanpur
U. P
India
Washington
Ford
Ywca Mixer Club
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Donna Smith
W. M. Wilson
Victor Peiffer
Edwin Peiffer
Keith Wikoff
Meinz Koehler
OES
Mary L. Cochran
East Second Street
State Theater
Chrysanthemums
Farm Burau Club
Wentworths
Baptist
Rebekah
Clarence Brown
Myral Smith
G. Baker
Pythian
Little Flower Circle of
St. James
Home Armaments
Reon
Ae Cera
Sterling
International
Lemmon
East Side Square
Junior Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Carl Parcell
Albert Kessler
LaGrange
Wyoming
Mrs. Edmundson
Ralph Smith
Lorene Booth
Marilyn Mouser
Donna Cave
Janice Booth
William Kenward
William Ganon
R. H. Tracy
Hattie Brier
Dave McNeese
L. E. White
T. B. Davison
Howard Washburn
Cora Pringle
James Morgan
Howard Reighard
Edna Crile
A. C. Saunders
Ira Saunders
F. W. Vanerus
Henry Lechner
Kate Snyder
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Meeting
Gibby
Henry Bone
Kentuck
West Kentucky
COAL
C. V. Crull
John W. Lee
Nicola
Harmon
Winter
Ross Motor Service
Chevrolet
W. Washington
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