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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1948

Page

8

Hilarious VW desk group scenes and summer notes

This VW desk column describes a lively Tuesday night with girls from Jo An Sigel to Mary E Wag soner and Debby Brenneman. It notes vacations, visits from Norma Duttweiler and Saundra Nelson from Chicago, Mar McCleery’s return, and desk duties watching watches and purses at the pool.

Jo An Sigel Frances Miller Louise Bar Redlinger Donna Fatterson Pat Longwell Jean Rudiger Dorothy Walker Rev. Crandel Jo Ann Wilson Annie Tanner Betty Bell Clarice Buck Martha Kennedy Debby Brenneman Mary E. Wagsoner Gladys Knupp Norma Duttweiler Clear Lake Joyce Brewer Linda Nancy Loveless Colorado Saundra Nelson V. W Charles Murdock Saundra Chicago Mar. McCleery Mar Y. W. Desk

Women’s Council of Christian Church Meetings in Homes

Group IT met with Mrs Clyde Hillhouse and twelve members plus five guests. Leader Mrs John Jarvis led the business session. devotionals titled The Lord God Is My Strength were led by Mrs Beatrice Stout with assistance from Mrs Larson. Mission projects include saving religious pictures for Jamaica missions and collecting quarterlies and pictures for beginners workbooks. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Next September gathering with Mrs Earl Jackson.

Clyde Hillhouse John Jarvis Beatrice Stout Larson Jamaica Christian Missions Earl Jackson

Missionary plans and September meeting details

Plans for the missionary project were discussed and refreshments served by Mrs Been blossom, assisted by Mrs Ivan Hahn and Mrs Wayne Knupp. Group IV, hosted by Mrs Carl Sylvester, met with 11 members. Mrs Harlan Neuhart led the business session in Mrs Roy Minnis absence. The lesson The Lord God Is My Strength was given by Mrs Carl Dallmeyer with Dorothy Putman assisting. The group will meet in September with Mrs Dwight W Bayes.

IIII Everette Beenblossom Ivan Hahnag Leslie Beenblossom Ruth Crayne Roileau Roy Randall Carrie Boileau Beenblossom Ivan Hahn Wayne Knupp Carl Sylvester Harlan Neuhart Roy Minnis God Carl Dallmeyer Dorothy Putman Fred Burger T. C. Polk D. W. Hayes Virgil Earl Dallmeyer Dwight W. Bayes

Peak and Park Wed at Wapello Church

Announcement from Columbus Junction Aug 13 reports the marriage of Mrs. Dorothy Peak, daughter of Mr and Mrs A Milan of Clinton, to Harold E Park, son of Mr and Mrs John Park, Columbus Junction at a Wapello church.

D. Peak H. Park Wapello Church Columbus Junction Dorothy Peak A. Milan Clinton Harold E. Park John Park

Wedding at Methodist Church in Wapello

The ceremony occurred Tuesday afternoon in the parsonage of the Methodist church at Wapello with Rev. Clifton R. Keagy officiating. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Furnas of Muscatine. The bride wore a black and white street length dress and peach rose corsage. Mrs. Park worked at the Corner Cafe. Mr. Park served as a World War II paratrooper. The couple will reside in Columbus City.

Methodist Church Wapello Clifton R. Keagy Lonnie Furnas Muscatine

Former Residents Of County Gather In Denver Colorado

Former Washington county residents met in Denver at Hottman park on August 10 for a picnic and reunion arranged by Winnie F. Belter. Guests wore corn pin identifiers and shared memories while planning two annual gatherings. Maurice Bauer was elected president.

Denver Colorado John Blick Mary Jo Marlene Washington County Winnie F. Belter West 25Th Hottman Park Ruth Widmer Germany Kay Maurice Bauer Bernard Hebensberger Ruth Hedges Carl Hedges Virgil Rosenbaum Mildred Brock Marie Brock Betty Jane Abaugh Maurice Bob Benson Howard Augustine Martha Bessie Palmer Lloyd Febenger Wilma Palmer Leandra Kay Winnie Belter Ben Widmer Blick Washington

Honor Miss Booth At Bridal Shower

A shower honored Frances Booth of Des Moines at the home of Mrs. Weith Stewart with hostesses Mrs. Stewart Mrs. Niffenegger and Mrs. Forinash in attendance. The scene featured festive decorations and a create festive atmosphere.

Miss Booth Weith Stewart Stewart Niffenegger Forinash Frances Booth Des Moines

Summer flowers and wedding gift gathering

Bride-to-be received gifts after several games as guests penned recipes and advice for the honoree. A two course luncheon followed, with yellow tulips as favors and Kodak group photos later. Out of town guests included Mrs Roy Miller, Mrs W D Roberts, Mrs Stanley Mouser, Mrs Eva Mouser, Mrs Earl Booth, and Mrs Dale Booth.

Peggy Stewart Kodak Roy Miller Fairfield W D. Roberts Ainsworth Stanley Mouser Wellman Eva Mouser Earl Booth Dale Booth Washington

Kinnor described as ancient Hebrew string instrument

The Kinnor was an ancient Hebrew instrument akin to a harp and featured 32 strings.

Weather Turns Warmer and Local Auto Firm Debuts Service Car

The warm spell follows a cool stretch and highlights Stewart Auto Company as it shows off a new orange service car trimmed with aluminum. Reeveses receive a new heating system with basement walls spray painted and an electric water heater installed. Val Fuhr’s west-of-town house undergoes extensive exterior remodeling improving its curb appeal.

Stewart Auto Company GC. C. Reeves Val Fuhr

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