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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1946

Page

2

Weekend social notes and travel updates from St. James area

Local column records weekend visits by Mr and Mrs Lloyd Little and Dwight Prince of Kansas City Ill to St James. Other items include an Hi Y used book sale at M C A, vacation plans in Lake Okoboji Denver and Des Moines, textbook lists at Nicola and Harmon, and a new shipment of cotton house dresses from Montgomery Ward.

Lloyd Little Mrs Dwight Prince Kansas, Ill Leonard Kokesh Lake Okoboji Denver Colo Iowa State Fair Des Moines Wayne Testroet Albert Adam Ed Testroet Peoria Ill Bert Seidler Chicago Seidler Art Institute of Chicago The Institute of Design

Girls 4-H Show Winners List Continue

Readable names record blue and red awards for nearly a dozen categories in the 4-H event. Rosamond Sojka leads with top blue ribbons in several craft divisions amid a long list of participants and state fair entries.

Mabel Neal Lucille Gault Joyce Gault Clover Leaf Audrey Wittetoe Louise Wilcox Elaine Swick Esther Gerdes Elda Ruth McDowell Patty McDowell Rosalie Robison Leila Brown Winnie Jéan _ Potrats Marilyn Walsh Pat Shebek LuElla Sojka Shigley Petratz Dorothy Payton Beverly Guy Jeri Lee Anderson Frances Sojka Myrna Reeves Charlene Hesseltine Lovisa Sojka Eleanor Huismar Phyllis Patterson Marcella Bowser Joy Bauer Shirley Brown Dresser Sears Joan Stransky Donna Cave Nancilee Anderson Joan Sheraden Virginia Twinam Mary Ann Wagner Betty Farrier Joan Smith Virginia Long Joellen Ollinger Janet Fletcher Donna Reif Frances Carriker Wanda Stout Cedar Clippers Rosamond Sojka Naneilee Anderson Marjorie Bull Mary Ruth Rose Brophy Mary Shebek Mary Knotek Shirley Petratz Gladys Malmberg Mabel Donna Fisher Lan P Eva Blattner Shirley Blattner Mary Jane Stephens Mary J. Ryner Roberta Redlinger Delores Becker Heileen Waller Jean Davison Dorothy Schaffer Joyce Stout Shirley Knebel

Honoring Mrs Pratt on 82nd Birthday Dinner

Mrs John Pratt was honored at a noon two course chicken dinner for her 82nd birthday. The event featured three birthday cakes, floral decorations, a pink and white color scheme, and a host of nieces and other guests.

John Pratt Susie Hopping Sam Sigafoose Naomi Kephart Charles Schiete Elizabeth Caldwell J. A. Miller Fair Oaks Calif Clyde Hillhousen Cedar Rapdis Fred Teford Ainsworth Dora Jones Roy Foss Della Miller Washington Hattie Warwick Montezuma Margaret Pratt Stella Beenblesom Delpina Rathmel Kremlin Okla Nellie B. Hill Iowa City Mida Caldwell Minnie Bradford Sarah Benson Emma _ Stewart Althea White Addie Thompson Frank Stewart J M. Pratt

Snakenberg Turnipseed Wedding Invitations Issued

Mr and Mrs Paul Snakenberg issue invitations to the marriage of their daughter Bette Jean to Merle B E Turnipseed. The ceremony is at four oclock Sunday afternoon Sept 1 in the Methodist church with a reception following at 746 East Washington Street.

Paul Snakenberg Bette Jean Merle BE Turnipseed Methodist Church Snakenberg East Washington Street

Ferguson Reunion at Sunset Park Planned for Friday

Announcer notes a Ferguson family reunion at Sunset Park on Friday August 23. Event details include location Sunset Park and date August 23.

Ferguson Sunset Park

Salt Frying Pan Keeps Meat From Sticking

Use salt in a frying pan before cooking meat. The pan remains nonstick and fat spares the meat from sticking, guiding a cleaner fry.

Football Squad Meets Thursday at Washington High

Coach A H Seidler announces a Thursday evening meeting at Washington high gym for all football candidates to discuss plans, issue equipment and assign lockers. Practice starts next Monday per state rules, but preliminaries can occur now as coaches seek a strong season with a mix of veterans and promising newcomers.

A. H. Seidler Washington High School Seidler State

Rev and Mrs Harold C Irwin and Family of Indianapolis

Indianapolis readers note the Irwin family led by Rev Harold C Irwin and his wife are highlighted with regards to a local church or community acknowledgment. The notice emphasizes their Indianapolis origins and family presence.

Harold C. Irwin Indianapolis, Ind

Hospital Discharges Father. Petersons Welcome Daughter

At the hospital Bob Nardy of 730 East Main Street was discharged this morning. Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson of West Chester welcomed a daughter born at 1 40 yesterday afternoon.

Bob Nardy East Main Street Carl Peterson West Chester

Aunts Visit Noted In Moline Household

Monday evening and a night were spent visiting with Mrs. G. W. White and Elizabeth Irwin. Friday guests of Mrs. White and Miss Irwin were Rev. and Mrs. Donald C. Irwin, all of Moline Thi.

G. W. White Elizabeth Irwin

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