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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1946

Page

6

Marilyn Ruegsegger Weds Keith Kirkpatrick in Local Church

Marilyn Ruegsegger and Keith Kirkpatrick were married in a ten o clock ceremony at the Methodist church with Dr. Fred E. Miller officiating. The couple, from families of the Ruegsegger and Kirkpatrick households, will reside at 303 West Jefferson after a brief wedding trip.

Marilyn Ruegsegger Keith Kirkpatrick Esther Kirkpatrick A. C. Ruegsegger Fred E. Miller Orville Ruegsegger Kirkpatrick Ruegsegger

Christmas program notices from Glendale Shiloh Eureka and Egypt schools

Local schools announced Christmas programs and public holiday meals. Glendale Shiloh Eureka and Egypt schools invite communities to Friday evening gatherings with hot lunches and gift exchanges, led by teachers Doris Harmon Mary Schantz Kathryn Huber and Jean Miller.

Glendale Doris Harmon Mary Schantz Shiloh School Kathryn Huber Eureka Leo Wagner

Penney Employees Hold Christmas Dinner at The Pines

J C Penney store employees enjoyed a Christmas dinner party at The Pines hosted by store manager C R Wilson and his wife. Thirty four attendees, including employees along with spouses, shared a two course steak dinner at seven o'clock.

J. C. Penney

Christmas Gift Exchange Packs Wrapped Beneath Dining Room Tree

In a festive scene the dining room held beautifully wrapped packages prepared for the employees' gift exchange. The display centered around a decorated Christmas tree as colleagues ready their holiday tokens.

Social calendar notices and Christmas events list

Community groups schedule Christmas parties pot luck suppers and meetings at churches Masonic temple lodges and clubs. Activities include gift exchanges, programs, bingo, and social hours with specifics such as times and locations for Irene Rich P.K.D. Bethlehem Commandery and others. Saturday events include O.E.S. pot luck supper and Christmas activities.

W.S.C.S Bethlehem Commandery and Families Masonic Temple Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall United Presbyterian Sabbath School

Community church events and junior missionary program

At 6 30 p m a mas party is planned at Ma sonic temple with a 10 cent gift exchange and a children s program. The Junior Missionary society of U B hatch meets at 1 p m at ehureh. Bethel congregation and friends hold a cooperative supper at 6 30 p m at ehureh with a filled basket and table service and a short program following supper.

Mas Masonic Temple Junior Missionary Society of U. B Hatch Ehureh Bethel Congregation and Friends

Charter Theta Sigma Phi Chapter Chartered in Washington

A Theta Sigma Phi chapter was chartered in Washington yesterday at the Y W C A. Evelyn Reese from international installed members in a ritual ceremony. Officers installed were Mrs. William Sitler president Mrs Ed Sorrell vice president Mrs Duane Griggs secretary and Mrs Robert McFarlane treasurer. Future plans were discussed followed by a social hour.

Theta Sigma Phi Washington Evelyn Reese International William Sitler Ed Sorrell Duane Griggs Robert McFarlane

Wild Life Funds From 1939 to 1946

Congress appropriated 13 104 500 dollars of federal aid to wildlife funds for projects across various states from 1939 through 1946.

Congress

Buying ties for durability and wrinkle resistant linings

Tips highlight selecting durable fabrics and long wearing linings that resist wrinkles. Strong construction aids better knots and extends the life of the ties.

Community and Dairy Cattle Sales Schedule

Weekly community sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn. Dairy cow sale December 23 at Columbus Junction area with Holstein and Guernsey cows starting 1:00 p.m. Closing out sale January 6 near Crawfordsville and Wyman starting 11:00 a.m. January 7 sale near Washington on highway 1, then east and north. Dewey Weeks and T. H. Huston organize.

Whittaker Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa Holstein and Guernsey Roc Cave S.E. Crawfordsville S.W. Wyman Washington Dewey Weeks

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