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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1920

Page

3

Unique Wedding Announcement From Belfast Ireland

Mr and Mrs Alex McCreedy received word of the marriage of their niece Miss Ruth Steele of Riverside to Mr T BR McMillan of Belfaet Ireland. The printed card, white and silver, notes Married at Townrend J Presbyterian Church Belfast Ireland July 22 1920.

Alex McCreedy Ruth Steele Riverside T BR McMillan Belfaet Ireland Townrend &J. Presbyterian Church Belfast Mies Strel

Marriage of McMillan and niece of McCreedy in Belfast

A niece of Mr and Mrs McCreedy, who left Riverside in July to wed Mr McMillan met at Indianola Iowa. The ceremony took place at 2 30 PM on Saturday August 14 at 508 West Washington Street. The article lists reception items including dining table chairs rockers commodes walnut hairtree and other household goods. Listed also is a Majestic range and a 4 burner gas stove. Mrs Jessie Maf D FP Macon is named with tax ID.

Belfast Ireland McCreedy Riverside McMillan Indianola Iowa West Washington Street Singer Jessie Maf

Chautauqua Season Tickets Sell Fast Amid Urgency

Many put off ticket purchases for the chautauqua season as banks report 263 full fare season tickets sold by noon. An expected record attendance hinges on rapid purchase before opening day, with a busy final stretch anticipated and farmers foreseeing leisure time to attend. Notables include Anna Dawson confirming The Pirates of Penzance on opening night, and tenor Harry Thomas set to perform The Holy City with the Washington band on August 25. Ernest Wilson of Tulsa visited James Swift's home yesterday.

Chautauqua Anna Dawson Chicago Light Opera Company Harry Thomas Washington Band Thomas Holy City Stephen Adama

Worth While Girls and Socials at Local Churches

A Baptist church group organized a Tuesday meeting led by Miss Amy Edworthy with plans for a Rubio picnic on August's last day. Eureka church hosted a successful ice cream social raising funds, while Mothers' club members shared pickle recipes and lunch. Atlantic visitors and a six o'clock dinner party featured many guests and pink floral decor. Primary Sunday school children enjoyed a Sunset Park picnic with games and a communal meal.

Eureka Church Clyde Bickford Mothers’ Club McFarland John T. Kos Claire Striegel Atlantic Iowa Hazel Porter Marie Butterfield Evelyn Eldridge Maurine McLaughlin Martha Godfrey Willa Gibson Maude Miller Simerman Bertha and Jean Hay Ferne Freshwaters Eldridge Wayne Limerman Helen Duke Esther Brindley Methodist Sunday School Sunset Park Primary Department

Moose Continue Unbeaten Record In Twilight League

The Moose defeated the Barbers five to four to remain atop the twilight league percentage standings. Key plays by Cutright in right field and strong pitching by Lee Little helped Moose angels, with Barbers pitcher Arnold and fielding lapses producing the scoring, as Walton Downs notes Crish stole third on a disputed play.

Pet. Moose Barbers Mechanics Firemen Moose Cutright Outright Shelley Eberling Babe Ruth Little Arnold Lee Little Sanders Franklin Putnam Gray Kelley Roileau McFadden Downs Little P. Barbers Patterson Crayne Cook Nevins Gibson Eberling Young of

New tricoletta blouses with tie back and roll collar

Roth Schild's offers new tricoletta blouses priced at 5.98 featuring a tie back and roll collar, promoting casual smart wear for the season.

Rothschild's

Harry Smith Promises Call Back Over Unpaid Parts

Local dispute over car parts leads to implied threats after Harry Smith delays payment. The narrator recalls meeting him on the street where crossed fingers symbolized a tense standstill. They claim to buy eggs poultry and cream while awaiting resolution and await his call regarding costs.

Harry Smith Harry

Announcements of church and club events this week

Rehearsal for the senior choir at the Methodist church Friday at 7 30. Dr Bowers to preach Sunday with choir at both services. Afternoon bridge club at Homer Darbyshire home Friday. Women Foreign Missionary Society holds a called meeting Friday Aug 13 at 2 30 in the chapel with rescheduled special music. Second United Presbyterian church social and picnic at Sunset Park Thursday 3 to 7, supper at 6 15. Ladies parlor meeting Friday 2 30 in Presbyterian church. Lexington Aid Society hosts August 17 at Mrs Ezra Gardners home. Bible study in Mission Hall tonight. Missionary society joint meeting tomorrow at 2 30 at the church. Farmers Union meeting at So Prairie schoolhouse Monday evening Aug 16. Baptist choir rehearsal Friday 7 30 at Lexington Methodist church. Rev H F Gilbert will not preach next Sunday Aug 15. service moved to Aug 2.

Methodist Church Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Second United Presbyterian Church Sunset Park Women's Missionary Society Ladies Social of The Presbyterian Church Farmers’ Union Prairie Schoolhouse Lexington

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