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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1952
Page
3
Marjorie Benedict and Eugene Dunlap formerly of Washington were wed in Charles City on Sunday August 19. The couple will reside in Austin Minnesota. Attending from the area were Leslie Dunlap, Victoria Schuly, Kimball States, Lynn, W E Davis of Kalona, Bess Adams of Iowa City, and Frank Marsh of Keota.
The Past Noble Grand circle met with Mrs. Ted Kiesey Tuesday evening with nineteen members in attendance. Mrs. Harold Brock, president, led the business meeting. The ladies spent the evening playing canasta, bridge and poker. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Floyd Murdock and Mrs. Fred Bourgeois.
The IOOF met at the hall Tuesday evening with C. E. Garrett presiding as noble grand. M. D. Lee acted as district deputy grand master and W. F. Murdock as district grand marshal installed Gerald Edwards as left scene supporter. The grand master's communication and home bulletin were read. A motion to sponsor a bowling team this fall was discussed. Softball players were told to turn in uniforms to the lodge custodian.
The committee announces the Vincent reunion will be held Sunday at Sunset Park with a noon picnic dinner. Coffee and rolls will be furnished by the committee.
The annual Sheets reunion is set for Sunday August 17 at Wilson park in Wheota. All families are invited to attend.
The St Pauls Women’s Guild met at the church with Mrs Ted Zieglowsky leading devotions. Mrs Harm Westen read Psalms and Mrs Zieglowsky offered meditation and prayer. Mrs Melvin Schnicker presided at the business session as roll call and officer reports were given. A church picnic is planned for August 25 at Sunset Park. Refreshments were served by Mrs Walter Westen and others.
Local service airlines now serve over 350 U S cities widening air travel reach. The expansion underscores growing regional connectivity and increased access to air transport for passengers nationwide.
Local social events list for the week with picnics prayers and meetings. Activities include New Haven Ladies Aid picnic at Sunset Park and West Chester groups like Pythian Sisters KC and Rebekah clubs meeting at IOOF hall. Family reunions assemble at Sunset Park with basket dinners and transportation notes.
Thirty five members and families joined the American Legion Auxiliary Tuesday at Sunset Park for a picnic. Committee chairmen were announced by Mrs S W Easter after a brief business meeting. Neal Burton reported sending a box to a Toledo juvenile home. Future plans include a fall rummage sale and a Gold Star mothers tea in September. David Masson spoke, with reports on the Des Moines state convention given by Easter Whitaker and Schoon. new state VP E E Ward also spoke.
Mr and Mrs Date Griggs were guests of honor at a Tuesday pot luck hosted by Mr and Mrs John C Owen. The Y's Men's bridge group funded the event as Griggs family prepares to move to Keosauqua. Winners included Mr and Mrs Gene Tucker for high couple. Stewart Bell led among men. Mrs Robert Day led among women.
The Snowball social club held its annual picnic at Sunset park on Tuesday evening with eight current members and 12 former members plus families. A letter from Mrs. Harry Campbell of Burbank was read by Mrs. Cloyee Tinnes before socializing continued. numerous former members and spouses attended. The next meeting is planned for September.
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