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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1949

Page

7

Weaver Briggs on Canadian Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs Weaver Briggs travel to Montreal Canada with their son Dr James Briggs and family of Decatur. Nettie B Lewis postmistress recovers from burns suffered when she poured gasoline on a trash fire. Cloves Leaf 4 H club holds achievement day at Columbus Chautauqua park. Whatsoever society met in Methodist church with hostesses Grace Hanft Nellie Dawson and Alice Stewart. They plan another gathering August 30 with Neva Arington Martha Groben and Edith Reaney as hostesses. Perin W Rotter and wife of Flint Michigan welcomed daughter Margaret Ann born July 28. Mrs Rotter was formerly Gayle Edwards of Columbus Junction and John Williams. Cedar Rapids residents welcome a son born July 28 named John Neal Vanuel Prone. The Methodist church and Sunday school annual picnic is noted.

Cloves Leaf Columbus Chautauqua Park Whatsoever Society Methodist Church Meesdames Grace Hanft Nellie Dawson Alice Stewart Mesdames Neva Arington Martha Groben Edith Reaney Perin W. Rotter Flint Mich Margaret Ann Rotter Formely Gayle Edwards John Williams Cedar Rapids Columbus Junction John Neal

Chicago Grain Table Overview with Regional News

The page presents grain price quotes for Wheat Corn and Soybeans across multiple futures months with open high low and close figures. It also reports local community notes including a Chautauqua gathering in Columbus and travel updates for residents and families, with illness and military postings affecting several in Iowa and nearby states.

Janette Pine Becomes Bride of Everette Stapp

Janette Pine daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Pine of Columbus City and Everette G Stapp son of Mr and Mrs Everette Stapp of Cotter were married at 7 pm Sunday in Park Avenue Methodist church Muscatine Rev Lester H Bill officiated. The bride wore a blue dress with yellow rose corsage. Pauline Smith was maid of honor in black moire. Richard Harbison was best man. After a short honeymoon the couple will live in Columbus City.

Columbus Junction Janette Pine Harold Pine Columbus City Everette G. Stapp Everette Stapp Cotter Park Avenue Mus Pauline Smith Richard Harbison Lou Votroubek Alex Pine Nancy Elaine Danny Pine Barris Steele Dan Beik Keith Beik Bill George Beik Larry Grandview Richard Beik Linda Douglas McLean Wapello Barbara Janet Darlene Joan DeWayne Stapp

Three Guests Attend Rosemary Club Meeting

Mrs. Lloyd Marek hosted a Rosemary club gathering on Wednesday afternoon with guests Mrs. Miles Stout, Mrs. Nayne Zeck, and Mrs. Milo Zeck. President Mrs. John Cherry led the business session planning a September picnic. Four bridge tables produced high scorer Mrs. S. W. Augustine and low prize went to Mrs. Rex Crandall. Mrs. Wayne Zeck won the lucky prize while Mrs. Cherry and Mrs. Marek served refreshments.

Rosemary Club Lloyd Marek Miles Stout Nayne Zeck Milo Zeck John Cherry S. W. Augustine Rex Crandall Wayne Zeck Cherry Marek

Westen Family Hosts Hamburger Fry in Havre

Mr and Mrs Evert Westen with Larry and Mary Jo Westen hosted a Monday evening hamburger fry in Havre. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Albert Reiner of Emden NL Mrs Rex Fontz Helen Ranspiez of Oklahoma City and numerous Westen family members and friends.

Evert Westen Larry Mary Jo Havre Albert Reiner Emden, NL Rex Fontz Helen Ranspiez Oklahoma City Okla Martin Westen Albert Zieglowsky Edward Alberta Harold Wilson Ruth Ann Marilyn Walter Westen Barbara Karen Judy

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