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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1952

Page

2

Ann O Connor and Wayne Brock Wed in First Baptist Church

Ann O Connor daughter of Mr and Mrs P E O Connor and Wayne Brock son of Mr and Mrs Harold Brock married in a Tuesday ceremony at the First Baptist Church with Rev Earl Longfellow officiating. Reception followed for 60 guests. They will reside in the area after a short honeymoon.

Earl Longfellow Baptist First Baptist Church P.m Keith Williams Donald Batterson Everett Meeks Batterson Meeks Robert White Wynona Barr Keith Wiliams, Jr Brock

Mr and Mrs Harold Brock Celebrate 26th Anniversary

The notice recalls the wedding of a Washington High School graduate class of 1952 and a groom from class of 1950. The bride, Rainbow Girls member, worked at the Button factory. groom employed at Sordens Music. Out of town guests came from Ottumwa Wellman Riverside Letts and Dodge.

Bride Washington High School The Rainbow Girls Button Factory Brock Sordens Music Company Ottumwa Wellman, Riverside, Letts Hort Dodge Harold Brock

State Printing Board to Meet for Bid Opening in Des Moines

The State Printing Board will meet in Dee Motnestown on September 12 1852 to receive bids on liquor commission educational bulletin and other items. Bids open at tactic am with awards after reading. board may reject all bids. Specifications from Sherman W Needham Superintendent of Printing State House Des Moines.

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Mrs Brown Hosts Bethel Missionary Society Meeting

Thirteen members and two guests from Hobart Oklo attended the Bethel Missionary Society gathering at Mrs Don Brown home Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Ed Cady, president, led business with devotions by Mrs Dye on the ten commandments. Grace Shaw reviewed Outreach articles as others assisted. Tea table refreshments were served by Mrs Cady and Mrs G Rothelisberger.

Ella Gordon Kana Baceman Hobart Oklo Mlizabeth Dive Bethel Missionary Society Don Brown Alvin Shaw Ed Cady Dye

Janice Hite Observes Her Sixth Birthday

A local girl Janice Carol Hite celebrated her sixth birthday with a party on Tuesday afternoon. She invited five friends Penny Sue Henry Linda Ogilvie Dorothy Schroeder Connie Jean Nordyke and Darlene Mills for games photos and cake. Ice cream candy and pop were served.

Janice Carol Hite Tranice

Social Calendar Notes for Week Activities

Thursday Women of the Moose meet at Moose hall. Sunday Shalla reunion Sept. 7 in Sunset Park. Monday Bible Study Dept at 2:30 PM Presbyterian church. Notice changes in meeting place. Mr. and Mrs. Class of UP church wiener roast at 6:30 PM near Ross Van Nostrand timber. Bring wieners buns one dish to pass. Drink furnished. In case of rain postponed. YWCA Council 7:50 PM YWCA rooms.

Presbyterian Church UP Church Ross van Nostrand Timber Ywca Council YWCA

Separate Bacon Without Tearing in Pan

To separate bacon slices without tearing, remove from refrigerator and let heat in a pan. Then they can be separated easily with a fork.

Honor the Ed Astons Who Will Move Soon

Members of the sorting department of the American Pearl Button company and their families gathered at the Godwin home for a pot luck supper. They honored Mr and Mrs Edl Aston and son Larry who plan to move soon to California. After the meal they visited and played bingo and wished them well.

American Pearl Button Company Harold Godwin Edl Aston Larry California

Speak With Authority Candidates Advised

Dr Paul J Moses of Stanford urges office seekers to speak with the voice of authority as television politics grow. He notes voices reveal real personalities and advises persistent candidates to project confidence in public appearances.

Cleveland Voice of Authority Paul J. Moses Stanford

Statement on gender and politics sparks father identification remark

A speaker argues that certain rhetoric will evoke in listeners a father identification. He adds that female candidates are on their own, highlighting gender dynamics in political engagement.

Steps From Moving Car Kill Woman in Thayer

Mrs Raymond Harrold, 55, Thayer, was instantly killed on Highway 4 when she fell from a moving car after reportedly opening the door. Her husband said he could name ten possible reasons for her act and noted they did not know the car's speed.

Howard McCleery Tokyo Japan Mrs. McCleery Dick McCleery Howard Creston Raymond Harrold Thayer Highway 4

Labor Day Traffic Fatalities Forecast At 480

The National Safety Council predicted up to 480 traffic deaths over the Labor Day weekend. The period runs from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday with about 40 million cars expected on the nation’s roads. In the 1851 holiday period, 460 motorists died.

Chicago National Safety Council Ned H. Dearborn

Napoleon’s Search for an American Residence

Napoleon considered making the United States his home as part of a broader search for a residence. The idea reflected his political and strategic options during his exile period, highlighting the appeal of distant safety and potential autonomy.

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Ann O'Connor Wayne Brock Donna Batterson Vada Barr Ainsworth Washington Mr and Mrs. Wasne Brock State Printing Board Mrs. Brown Bethel Women's Janice Hite Women of the Moose P. m Moose Hall Shalla Sunset Park Parker and Sheaffer Tommy Thompson Wittmer U-Save Rath’s Mulberry Rath’s Blackhawk Bill Wittmer Choi Elyvis Rothschild’s Jar Calif Labor Day Ed Astons Harrold Napoleon United States
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