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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1944

Page

3

Mary McKee to Wed M Cockshoot in Conesville

Mary Elizabeth McKee daughter of J Kelly McKee Conesville and Movedon Jay Cockshoot son of Mrs and Mrs L Ceckshoot Wilton will marry at 8 p m Saturday Dec 23 in the Evangelical Reformed church Conesville Attendants include Barbara Anne McKee Kenneth Cockshoot and others Music by Rebecca Evans Evelyn McKee and soloist Pad ushers and hostesses named The bride attended Cornell College and Wilton High School The groom a Wilton High School and University of Townend graduate currently works at International Harvester Farmall plant Roe s Island He is a member of the Wilton community and the couple resided in Wilton Iowa.

Columbus Junction Mary Elizabeth McKee J. Kelly McKee Conesville Ton Jay Cockshoot L. Ceckshoot Wilton Barbara Anne McKee Pride Kenneth KE Rebecca Evans Newton Evelyn McKee Fred Townsend Marvin Brown Porothy Jenson Lone Rock Ruth Kirkpatrick Keota Mary Stephenson Decorah Mary Yelen Swift Davenport Miss McKee Columbus High School Cornell College Mt. Vernoon

Phyllis Ann Brown Honored At Dinner

Phylis Ann Brown, daughter of Cpl. and Mrs. Veyle Brown, was guest of honor at a birthday dinner held at her mother Martha Haker's home. Cpl. Brown, serving in the United States army in the southwest Pacific, attended the noon event with a cake centerpiece decorated in pink and white and two lit candles.

Phyliss Ann Brown Veyle Brown Eld Martha Haker Cpl. Brown United States Army Southwest Pacific Phyllis’ Age Lawrence Laker Ted Ross Jranelle Freeny of Swedesbare Lawrence Taker Roberts

Notable Names in Ainsworth and West Chester Notices

Ann and Beverly of Ainsworth, Mr and Mrs Hvyward Baker and Mary of West Chester, Mr and Mrs Dwight Haves appear in a local social notice listing families and relations.

Ann and Beverly Ainsworth Hvyward Baker and Mary West Chester Dwight Haves

Birthday notices span many local families today

The block lists multiple birthday observances across Santa Fe and surrounding towns. Individuals include Karla Kay Yoder, Verla Jean Probst, Nellie Dodder, James Dvorak Jr., Jane Bruty, Howard Kyle Patton, Evelyn Jean Vacha, Myrtle Wenger, Bertha Meek, Frances Whisler, and Junior Nelson, with families noted for anniversaries and December birthday celebrations.

Nellie Dodder James Dvorak, Jr East Hithland Jane Bruty Martin Westen Havre Howard Kyle Patton Evelyn Jean Vacha Lumir Vacha Myrtle Wenger

Sergeant Garrett Reported Prisoner of War in Germany

From Marjorie Faulkner in Pocatello Idaho comes word that T/Sgt James B Garrett missing three months two days is now listed as a prisoner of war in Germany. He flew 42nd mission on a B 24 top turret gunner and holds the air medal with four oak leaf clusters. Garrett earned a Department of War citation for a July 26 attack on Linz Austria where intense enemy fire did not stop his group from scoring hits and destroying targets.

Marjorie Faulkner Pocatello Idaho James B. Garrett Germany Garrett Italy War Department Hermann Goering Steel Works Linz Austria Frepas Washington Katona Cherries Lemsey

Group 2 Ladies Aid Discusses Birth Story at Meeting

The Group 2 Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Areclle Fower. Mrs Fred L Moore shared the tale of the birth of Christ while addressing the group. Reports from ih

Ladies Aid Society of the Prestbyierian Ehure Westermiay Areclle Fower Fred L. Moore

Parable of the Lost Sheep and Lost Coin

Luke 15 recounts the lost sheep the prodigal son and the lost coin parables. Jesus speaks while Pharisees murmur at his association with sinners and celebrates repentance with joyful feasts and forgiveness.

Bazaar and quiz event at local church story

Mrs. Will Hemmings led an information quiz while church members attended the bazaar. A roll call was taken as attendees shared Christmas cheer. Refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs. May Hopengardnes.

Will Hemmings Nde May Hopengardnes

Angry son resists entry while father recalls mercy

A stubborn son refuses to enter as the father pleads, recounting the years of service and the prodigal son who wasted wealth. The father responds with forgiveness and joy, saying the brother who was lost is found and alive.

Himeself Sim Ana

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary McKee M. Cockshoot Phylis Ann Brown OPA Cohling Price Ust Prd Creckers Wey Chrisimas Sas Louisa Texas California Hee Crisco P.C Mam Inc Baker's Cocoa Didwailn Oe Nanan Eee Anny Ceri Om Thomassen Penneys West Side Square Prince Albert Almons Bde U.S Louisa Gold Folger Coffee Wheaties Pimiento DE A Bucks Shel PRG Fred Donaldson Santa Fe N. Mex Karla Kay Yoder Sgt Marvin C. Yoder Bessie McCoy Jessie Ellis Harry and al Crone Verla Jean Probst Jev U Probst Bertha Meek Frances Whisler Junior Nelson Lloyd Nelson Mrs. A. Euwer American Bible Society S.iowa P. L. Etter
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