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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1952

Page

3

Honor Barbara Furgason Aug 20 Surprise Party

A surprise birthday party was held at Basil Huston home in Olds to honor Barbara Furgason who is moving to Waterloo. Guests included Leila Gamoe Mona Abselager Nive Weir Elva Anderson and others. Barbara received lingerie and a special rice cream cake with punch.

EB. A. Anderson Olds Basil Huston Barbara Furgason Waterloo Leila Garmoe Mona Absselager Nive Weir Elva Anderson Margaret Sandeen Helen Olson Anna Marie Peterson Patricia Butcher Mary Erwin Alice Eubank Barbara Helen Furguson Jimmy Janet Miller Dorothy Kieth Lavonne Sundberg Glenda Boal Ralph Jase Adams Ates Ust Soderdgren Sidney H. S. Stevens Hattiesville Tenn Jin Marshall Glenn Brostroans Debby Brostrom Andrews Bob Anderson Elsworth Anderson Lewis Iowa City Sodergren Burl Miller Minnesota

Handsome Prince Falls In Love In New Orleans Tale

A tale records a Saudi prince Abdullah AL Baas al Al Saud and Mississippi beauty Carla Ann Coy of Hattieburg meeting in New Orleans. She spurns marriage then shares her address. He sends a doll resembling a five year old child as a bride gift. Carla, delighted, is described as Cox's daughter and a tiny tot beauty winner.

Mississippi New Orleans Abdullah AL Baas al al Saud Saudi Arabia Eran Abdul Aziz Abdun Tahbman AL Faisal Carla Ann Coy Hattieburg Carla Arabia J. OO. Cox, Jr

Garden Club Picnic Luncheon At Sunset Park With Reports

Garden department members gathered at Sunset Park for a 1 pm cooperative picnic luncheon followed by a business meeting led by Mrs. Loveless. Cards were sent to two absent members, and reports covered cemetery drive improvements and garden care tips from a round table discussion. Crater Lake’s depth and Mt Mazama’s volcanic origin are noted in a separate item.

Garden Department Il

Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Help For Everyday Aches

Nagging backache and low energy may signal slow kidney function. Stress and diet can affect kidneys, causing night urination and frequent passages. Doan's Pills, a mild diuretic used for over 50 years, promise relief by flushing waste from the kidneys.

Dean Doan

Ardelz Santha Gather for Fairfield Picnic Program

The Ardelz Santha group held a picnic supper at Chicauqua Park in Fairfield on Tuesday evening August 26. Members from Ottumwa and nearby towns attended along with families and guests. Entertainment featured Tra Deal and Veo Davis of Orrnimwa as MCs, vocal students of Mrs. Lowell, and performances by The Rhythm Kids of Ottumwa. Local dignitaries Merv Boyd Mael and Clovee Cummings spoke, with Elmira Dokies officers Harlan Fekart and Harold Davis also present. Washington Santha was represented by Mrs. Nelson.

Ardelz Santha Chicauqua Park Fairfield Deal Lowell Rhythm Kids Ottumwa Knights of Pythian Merv Boyd Mael Clovee Cummings Harlan Fe

Community Meeting Acknowledges Warm Reception

Woodford, Rani, and Cathleen Godfrey led a social gathering praised for a well run program. A large crowd enjoyed the event as the table and drink committee efficiently served attendees. The September 25 program lists Mrs. Nelson Woodford, Mrs. John Hough, and Mrs. Keith Statler as the West Chester hosts with Harvey Waegener, Carlee Crone, and Ez. Smith on refreshment duties.

Woodford Rani Cathleen Godfrey Tne Nelson Woodford John Hough Keith Statler West Chester Harvey Waegener Carlee Crone Ez. Smith Jim Conklin

Siemsen Connelly to Wed September 14

Corrine Siemsen of Bennett will marry Dale Bo Connelly on September 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church Tipton. The Rev Raymon Ferguson will officiate. invitations are issued and relatives and friends are invited to attend the ceremony and reception.

Corrine Siemsen of Bennett Dale Bo Connelly First Presbyterian Church Tipton Revo Raymon Ferguson

Church Parlor Notes Mention Local Families

Fragments show at church parlors references to families including Ma r ia Ho and Ho Siemeen of Bemuewt, with mentions of Mr and Mrs. Clifford Connelly and others, indicating a social notice or genealogical snippet.

Stemeen Harry Ho Siemeen Bemuewt Connelly Te Clfford Connelly

Mrs Godlove Visits Iowa City Area With Clara Godlove

Mrs Jor McCreedy of Washington and Mrs Godlove spent a week visiting their sons in Iowa City. The group toured Amana Colony Cedar Rapids Mt Vernon and Iowa City sites including the airport cooling pool and local colleges. They dined with Harry McCreedy and Leo Farrington and visited Hoover’s boyhood home at West Branch before returning home.

Clara Godloves Haskins Jor. McCreedy Washington Godlove Iowa City M. i. McCreedy Harry Mee Creedy Leo Fae Harry McCreedy West Branch Herbert Hoover

Ainsworth Heads Post Office During Absence

Hilton Coon and family visited the parental M. T. Coon home on Sunday. Mrs. Elsie Medlin and her daughters shopped in Washington on Monday.

Ainsworth Hilton Coon Family Elsie Medlin Sylvia Kay Jean Judy Washington

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