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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1950

Page

2

Mary Shebeck Weds Iowa City Man In Church at Riverside

Mary Be Shebeck of Riverside wed Leo A Huffman of Iowa City in St. Marys Church Riverside. The ceremony officiated by Rev Thomas L Wolfe Pink. Bride wore nylon marquisette gown with cathedral train and seed pearl tiara. Reception followed at St Marys school cafeteria with sixty guests. The couple will live at 846 Rundel St Iowa City after a Black Hills honeymoon.

Mary Shebeck Iowa City Riverside St. Mary's Church Mary BE. Shebek Walter Shebeck Leo A. Huffman Leroy Huffman That City Thomas L. Wolfe Patricia St Mary's School Elmer Scherrer Paul Knebel Ed Schneider Lloyd Hopping Simon Metz John Gase Leo Brophy Rose Marie Mellecker Eileen Melecker Harriet Cole Vivian Metz Loretta Brophy Town City Black Hills Huffman Rundel Street St. Mary's High School Mt. St. Clare Clinton

Local groom and WWII veteran noted as carpenter

Groom, City High School Iowa City graduate, served in World War II and works as a carpenter. Out of town guests include Leroy Huffman, Frank Cizek, Leo Kabela family, Lelia Miller, George Turecek, Merle Hendrix, Erwin Bummel, John Mellecker, Celia Zervakis Cedar Rapids, Magdalene Mellecker, Bernard Mellecker, Francis Mellecker Hills.

Groom City High School Iowa City Leroy Huffman Frank Cizek Leo Kabela Frank Kabela William Kabela Kenneth Kabela Lelia Miller George Turecek Merle Hendrix Erwin Bummel Robert Hamer John Mellecker Celia Zervakis Cedar Rapids

Orendorffs to Observe Golden Anniversary Tuesday

Mr and Mrs D W Orendorff of Wayland celebrate their golden wedding with a noon family dinner at the Alvin Boshart home and an open house at the Orendorff residence from 2 to 4 p m Details note they married Sept 26 1990 three miles south of Wayland They have two daughters Mrs J Arthur Taylor Superior Wisconsin and Mrs Boshart of Wayland along with eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Wayland D. W. Orendorff Alvin Boshart Orendorff J. Arthur Taylor Superior Wisconsin Boshart

Brighton PTA Opens Its First Meeting at High School

Brighton PTA held its first meeting of the year at the high school Thursday evening. President Mrs Don Statler led the session with secretary elect Mrs Laton Schooley. Other officers include Mrs Henry Mineart vice president and Mrs C Dale Jones treasurer. A piano accordion trio from Sordens Washington performed and the film Christopher was shown. Refreshments were served.

Brighton Pta Brighton Don Statler Laton Schooley Henry Mineart C. Dale Jones Sordens Washington Christopher

Those Who Helped Build Barn Dined With Wilcoxes

Mr and Mrs Lyle Wilcox hosted about 30 neighbors and friends who helped build the Wilcox barn at dinner Friday evening. After the meal, games were played.

Lyle Wilcox Wilcox

Reading At Drama Group Meeting Highlights

Mrs. Robert Everetts led readings at the drama department meeting hosted by Mrs. William Crayne. Guests included Mrs. Howard Benn, Louise Rouse, Doris Rouse, Joy Fairchild, and others. thirteen members attended.

Robert Everetts Drama Department William Crayne Howard Benn Louise Doris Rouse Joy Fairchild Dale Woodburn Helen Larsen Bernice Wilke Crayne Ralph Kleese John McConnell Aileen Jeffrey Cloyce Stewart

Paul Pecks to Celebrate Golden Anniversary

Paul and Mrs. Peck of East Pleasant Plain will mark their golden wedding with a Tuesday ceremony at St Josephs church in East Pleasant Plain. A noon basket dinner for relatives will be held at the hall, with renewals of vows and high mass followed by music from family members and friends.

Paul Pecks East Pleasant Plain Paul Peck St. Joseph's Church Paul C Lawrence Hubert Peck Ronnie Jackie Peck Bertha Pacha Orramist William Peck Roger Arnold James Rosalie Lamansky

Pleasant Hill Aid Adopts New Name at Meeting

The Pleasant Hill Ladies aid society becomes the Christian Women's Fellowship of the Pleasant Hill church. Twelve members attended with guest Mrs. Etienne Spenser of Washington reporting on a Burlington conference. Discussion covered Bible verses, devotion, bake sale planning, Ramsey home fruit donations, and a skit on a salad recipe.

Pleasant Hill Aid Pleasant Hill Ed Chalupa Howard Benn Howard Caldwell Chalupa John Tamon Benn Ramsey Des Moines Howard Witting Glenn Pratt Carl Schneider Dale Darbyshire

Lowe Weds Clarice Miller in Nichols Metho dist Church

Robert LeRoy Lowe, son of Mrs. Ernest L. Vetter of Nichols, formerly of Columbus Junction, married Clarice Elizabeth Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence C. Miller, last Sunday at 2 30 p m in the Nichols Methodist church. Rev Edward Norman officiated the double ring ceremony before an altar of peach and white gladioli and lighted tapers. A reception followed in the church parlors. The couple will live in

Columbus Junction Robert LeRoy Lowe Ernest L. Vetter Nichols Clarice Elizabeth Miller Clarence C. Miller Nichols Methodist Church Edward Norman

Davenport Embarks on Eastward Motor Trip and Canada Visit

Davenport heads eastward on a motor journey visiting eastern sites and Canada. The trip includes cross-border stops and sightseeing along the route with planned events and returns expected later in the month.

Davenport Canada

Community Club and Fraternal Meeting Schedule

A Tuesday through Wednesday collection of meetings announces times at Masonic Temple KP hall YWCA and other venues. Topics include DeMolay, Knights of Pythias, Camp Fire, Handcraft ITT and more with transportation, food during gatherings and required brings.

White Shrine Masonic Temple DeMolay DeMolay Mothers’ Circle Knights of Pythias Cedar Rapids Herbert Campbell Ainsworth Methodist Friendly Homemakers Applied Willard Palmer U.P J. M. Finney Prairie Flower Community Meeting VFW Sunset Park Earl Toveless Sunshine Community Club Lyle Wilcox Word Weavers Ralph Kleese P. L. Fenn Ecards Damascus Shrine No Wsj YWCA Pines W. T. Carson Bethel Ladies Missionary Society Harry Dye George Dare

Powers announce Joyce M. and Richard Wright engagement

Mr and Mrs George A Powers of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce Mildred of Des Moines to Richard Wright of Des Moines. The marriage is set for October 29 at the Christian church.

George A. Powers Washington Joyce Mildred Des Moines Richard Wright

Mrs Wolfer Hosts Circle Meeting at St James

St Anthony's circle of St James met with Mrs Steve Wolfer Thursday evening. After the business session pin ochle was played at two tables with Rita Times winning high score and Mrs Cleo Shockey low score. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Jesse Moore.

St. Anthony's Circle of St. James Steve Wolfer Rita Cleo Shockey Jesse Moore Eugene Way Kalona Katona Rebekah Lodge Marvin Yoder Noble Grand Jack Guengerich Clifford Small

Women Fellowship Of Christian Church Meets Friday Night

The Christian Women’s Fellowship held its general meeting at the church with 41 members present. Mae Davis presided as president and announced that 160 quarts of fruits and vegetables were delivered to the Ramsey home in Des Moines.

Christian Women’s Fellowship of Christian Church Mae Davis Ramsey Des Moines Miss Davis Palmer Schilling Clarence Brown Bessie Tucker George Nelson God Dow McDaniel Zene Kempf

Ruth Fisher to Leave for China October 2

Ruth Fisher of Kalona daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Dan J. Fisher leaves Kalona for San Francisco to sail October 2 aboard the Lexa Maersk for China. She will spend three to five years in child welfare work in a Hong Kong children's home under the Mennonite Central Committee of Akron, Pa. This is her second trip to China, having returned to Iowa in April 1949 after three years in similar work.

Kalona Ruth Fisher Dan J. Fisher San Francisco Calif China

Waffle Supper Ideas for Easy Entertaining

Simple entertain with waffles or pancakes. Reba Staggs suggests orange rind in batter and orange juice to crisp waffles. Add bacon or ham to batter, top with slices, and serve with sausage and a vegetable salad for a complete meal.

Reba Staggs

Margaret Cowden Speaks at Baptist WMS Birthday Honors Dodd

Margaret Cowden spoke to the Baptist Women’s Mission Society at the church. Twenty six members attended a potluck and the group honored president Mrs J N Dodd on her birthday with a gift and singing. The meeting covered reports and committee appointments.

Margaret Cowden Baptist WMS J. N. Dodd Baptist Women’s Mission Society Jennie Adams Earl Longfellow Henry Roland

Honey Extractor Capacity and Benefits

The honey extractor removes honey from combs by centrifugal force and is built to handle two to 50 frames. A two-frame model with reversible baskets can process at least twenty colonies, aiding efficient honey production.

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Louit Oskaloosa Orendorffs Mrs. Robe Revere R. A EL Arse Memmi Ped OWA Ushers Mr. and Mrs Robert L. Lowe Clarice Miller Sport Spurs Oskies Gene Tucker Gene Chamberlin Sport Shop Women’s Fellowship of Christian Church George Powers Burlington Etieine Spenser Frank Gobble Harry Mills Chicago Irene Great Lakes Hospital Dodd Marion Snodgrass White Cross Lucille Forgey Christian Friendliness Carol Forgey Education For Children Snodgrass Stella Genkinger John McGaffey A. Votruba Miss Cowden Mrs. Dodd Iran H. A. Swartzendruber Chet McKenzie L. J. Strickler Kalona Christian Church Gordon Engstrom Jr Lowell Peck Lyle Fry W. H. Barnum Edward Hutchcroft William Olson Jay Hanson Vernon Weaver Vernon Kinsinger Don Miller Elsie Engstrom George W. Yoder Harold Peterseim Fred Skola Weaver Reber Way Waldo Bengtson Barry Boxholm Bengtsons Frederick Kuhns Hesselschwerdt Kalona Chicken House Tom Walker Notre Dame University Walker RE. J. Hesselschwerdt Martha Marilyn Allensworth Dorothy Gingerich Cleo Gingerich Kalona Rebekahs Nicola Harmon Washington Dairy Tweeten’s Southeast Corner Square Heppy Tre Dey Ballove Pacific Semue Adame Bera Frances & Willard, Clemenceos Lord Clive Lord Nelson Rescoe Terner Munich Izaak Walton Lake Odessa Paul R. Horak
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