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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1946
Page
3
Mr and Mrs David Solomon of Minneapolis announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Ethel Elayne Solomon to James Leonard Bardouche of Minneapolis. The ceremony is set for Friday at St Pauls Episcopal Church at 7 30 p m with guests including Mrs Bert Pierce and Mrs Roy Crossett.
Announcement notes a regular Kansas City meeting to be held Thursday evening at a wall location with refreshments provided. Classified reference 25413 appears as an internal notice or index.
Three candles honor Robert Neil McFarlane son of Mr and Mrs Robert McFarlane four candles celebrate Phyllis Anne Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Doyle Brown of Keota six candles brighten Jerry Dean Boatwright son of Mr and Mrs Bennie Boatwright Charles O Dayton and son Raymond of Des Moines share birthdays Many happy returns extend to Mrs Etta Glassburner Ottumwa and Mrs S M
Notables including Emma Sorrell, Mrs Emma Bopp, Mrs Joe Melinski, Mrs C M Brinn ing, Bill Snider of Rubio, Lola Winga, Omer Tebockhorst, and Clifford Goodwin participate in a community gathering.
Mrs Harold Gray hosted the Past Noble Grand Circle gathering for 17 members. The business meeting elected officers for next year led by Myrtle Morgan as president and Edna Gardner as vice president. A Christmas gift exchange, pinochle, and bingo followed with refreshments served by the hostess and her daughter Ellen.
Social calendar lists Grace Hill Ladies Aid Cooperative dinner and many Christmas exchanges. Groups including D A, Prairie Flower Missionary Society, Friendly Circle, Rural Woman's Club and United Presbyterian Ladies Aid hold meetings, pot lucks, and gift exchanges. Week offers church events, secret sisters, and cooperative meals across Lexington community.
Employees of the Iowa Continental Telephone company will enjoy their annual Christmas party on the evening of December 17. A dinner will be served in the basement of the telephone building, and gifts will be exchanged. A special program of entertainment is being arranged.
Northwest event list details multiple unit Christmas parties at homes and churches with gift exchanges, meals, and cooperative suppers. Locations include Main Street addresses and church gatherings. Items include potatoes rolls coffee and a turkey dinner with table service and gifts of 25 to 50 cents.
The University of Iowa concert band under Prof. Charles B. Righter performs eleven pieces including Polka and Fuge, Dance Russe, Christmas Scene, and Rhapsody in Rumba in the Iowa Union. WSUI will broadcast at 5 p.m. The program concludes with novelty encores.
Des Moines reports Iowa investments in United Savings Bonds climbed to 15 523 463 in November during a special drive extended through December 31 to hit the 1946 state goal. Series E bonds totaled 10 420 346 of November sales, up over October, with state director Roger F Warin urging banks and post offices to push the program.
Washing rubbers and galoshes withstand many washings in soap sudsy water. Soak in a large pan three minutes, turn inside out, brush the lining with a soft brush, rinse in two warm waters, and hang to dry.
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