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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1946
Page
3
Funeral services were held at the Cottonwood United Brethren church near Wayland for Mrs Les ter Nicola with Rev. Thomas C. Polk and Rev. Lewis E. Lint officiating. Burial followed in Cottonwood cemetery. She lived near Wayland most of her life and recently resided in Washington for a year and a half.
Observing multiple anniversaries and birthdays today, families from Rock Island and surrounding areas celebrate milestones. Fred Ewen and spouse mark 42 years, with Eli Cook and sisters Bower and Cook also noted. Kids Gordon Morris, Josephine Evely Hote, Richard Wollrab, Betty Nielsen, and Naida Breitenbach share today’s joy, alongside others including Hugh. Community members from Rock Island and Welman join in birthday wishes across households.
Kolah club members and families gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Clayde Knupp’s home for a chicken supper. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Knupp and their children David and Sarah. Bouquets adorned the buffet as the group enjoyed hospitality and conversation.
Grace Hill Society held a regular meeting yesterday at the Community building with eight members present. President Mrs Nelson Woodford led devotionals as Mrs John Williams read the 111th Psalm, offered a prayer and led singing. Secretarys report was given by Mrs Ed Libe. Next meeting is in two weeks at the same building with roll call from the 5th chapter.
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