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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1947

Page

3

Ames Couple Weds as They Plan Southward Trip

Rosemary King of Muscatine assisted with the guest book for a wedding in Ames. The bride, recently a Iowa State College graduate, will live at 101 Sheldon, Ames, after a weeklong southern honeymoon. The groom, a Muscatine High School alumnus, is an engineering student at Iowa State. Out of town guests included Vernon and Victor King, Mrs Chester Kine, and several others from Muscatine Davenport and Anamosa.

Rosemary King Muscatine Sheldon Ames Iowa State College Kappa Phi Muscatine High School Vernon and Victor Chester Kine Raynad James FP. J. Bauerbach Muscatone Harlan Erps H. G Hintermeister Davenport Paul King An's

Wedding Vows Uniting Joan Huber and Roy Gerling

Joan Huber daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy E Huber and Roy H Gerling son of Mr and Mrs Lawrerge H Gerling of Mediapolis were married in a two o clock Sunday ceremony at the Mediapolis Presbyterian Church The Rev H J Findley officiated with assist Rev D E Kerr The couple attended by Dorothy Dike Mary Clark and Robert Lane and ushers Dean Sutton and Cecil Spratt The bride wore a white wool suit and carried a white orchid. reception followed at the Swan Hotel Mediapolis and the couple plans a two week East trip

Virginia Eckels Archie L. Wing J. Merle Eckels South Second Avenue A. M. King Muscatine Fred L. Miller Methodist Church Robert Eckels West Chester Paul King Ames Robert James Keekels Harry D. Dusenbery Edgar Stewart D’ Hardelot Melotte Columbus Junction Joan Huber Roy E. Huber Roy H Gerling Lawrerge H. Gerling Mediapolis H. J. Findley D. E. Kerr Cedar Rapids Dorothy Dike Toledo Mary Clark Washington Robert Lane Dean Sutton Cecil Spratt Miss Duke Miss Clark Swan Hotel Joan Jones Trude Eden Bernice Schreiber Gerling

S & C Club Holds Potluck and Gift Exchange

The S and C Club led by Mrs G Gerot held a potluck dinner and Christmas exchange for members. A business meeting preceded card games with prizes awarded to Agnes Bowmal and Ethel Nicola for high score and Alma Kucera and Elia Fisher for low score. Members later exchanged gifts and planned a January meeting with Zelda Gerot.

Mre Guy Gerot S and Agnes Bowmal Ethel Nicola Alma Kucera Elia Fisher Zelda Gerot

Statlers Host Enterprise Club Christmas Evening

Mr and Mrs Keith Statler with Nancy and Deanne hosted the Enterprise Community club Friday night. After supper there was a gift exchange and program with Christmas carols sung by a women's trio Nore Hobbs Mabel Gordon Blanche Robertson. Two musical numbers and games followed as the club plans its annual oyster supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Royal Robertson.

Keith Statler Nancy Deanne Enterprise Community Club Cooperative Christ Us Nore Hobbs Mabel Gordon Blanche Robertson Royal Robertson

Riverside teams win from Victor in twin-bill

December 22 Riverside high schools split wins with Victor. St Marys high first team led 20 to 10 at half and finished 38 to 24 for the varsity victory while the Riverside reserves won 17 to 2. The Riverside girls also played Solon teams in a doubleheader.

Riverside St Mary's High School Victor School Victor St. Mary’s Vietor St Mary's School Riverside High High School of Solon Riverside Girls

Newspaper Masthead andSubscription Rates for Washington Iowa

The Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists Elder Shannon and Co. as publishers with R E Shannon as managing editor and Dave R Elder as business manager. It notes subscription rates for inside and outside Washington across various timeframes and zones.

the Evening Journal Washington, Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co R. E. Shannon Dave R. Elder Bruce C. Cowder W. J. Shannon Max Marble Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Adult Bureau of

Solon Girls Rout Riverside 53 to 29 In Court Victory

Solon girls overwhelmed Riverside 53 to 29 as Solon boys trampled Riverside 57 to 19 in a separate matchup. Solon showcased strong offense and defense, earning decisive wins for both teams.

Solon Girls Riverside Boys Solon Boys

Rotary Christmas Dinner Delights Children at Y

Rotarians and their families filled the Y community room for the annual Christmas party. About 150 attended a 6 50 dinner followed by singing, cartoons, and a Santa gift event that thrilled the children. The program was led by Claude Tucker Willis Jones and supervised by Dr Fred Miller with Rotary president Dr M J Cruise presiding.

Mel Hill Santa Claus Santa Claude Tucker Willis Jones Fred Miller M. J. Cruise Rotary

Funeral for U S Soldier Held in Brisbane Ceremony

Queensland officials staged a ceremonial state funeral for an unknown American serviceman in Brisbane. It marked a likely first such event in the British Empire and accompanied by a wreath laying by Governor Sir John Lavarack and Premier BE Hanlon. Lincoln bombers flew overhead as the body was escorted to the Goucher Victory.

Brisbane Queensland Sydney John Lavarack BE. M. Hanlon Lincoln Australia Martin Place Richards Severson Chicago United

Mrs. Wm. Ingram Is Auxiliary Hostess

Twenty nine members of the local American Legion Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. William Ingram. Gifts and a pot luck supper were shared. 12 Christmas joy gifts were sent to Knoxville and three pounds of home made candy followed. A free will offering supported Christmas gifts for Mount Pleasant patients. The January meeting will be an all day session at Mrs. Ingram’s with carpet bags to be sewn.

Iiverside American Legion Auxiliary William Ingram Knoxville Mount Pleasant

Christmas shoppers pause in Brisbane heat during procession

Merchant seamen led by Chief Steward Fred Jolson and military officers including Capt. Felix Kampfchreer of Lacrosse Wisconsin and M S Walter Bb. W. Luni King of Honolulu participated as Pasadena shoppers in Brisbane summer crowds.

Felix Kampfchreer Lacrosse Wis Walter Bb. W

Social Calendar notices for Tuesday evening events

Notices detail Vv. F. W. Auxiliary post cooperative supper at KK C hall with 25 cent gift exchange, Damascus Shrine cooperative dinner then Christmas party with 50 cent gift, West Chester Pythian Sisters meeting postponed a week, Friday Pythian Circle at 2:30 p.m. led by Mrs Briley.

Vv. F. W C. Hall Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple West Chester

Presbyterian morning prayer aveting at 9 30 Wednesday

Announcement notes a morning prayer meeting at 9 30 at the church and a Christmas program with hot lunch at Oregon School No 3. It lists Mrs Gilbert Kuntheman as teacher and gives dates including Tuesday evening December 25 and December 23 for Pleasant Ridge school with a public invitation.

Presbyterian Aveting Oregon School No. 3 Gilbert Kuntheman Pleasant Ridge

Philippines to issue MacArthur commemorative stamps

Manila announce special stamps in 46 and 116 centavos bearing General Douglas MacArthur likeness. Proclaimed to honor the U S capture of Manila, the issue is dated February 3 by the Philippines Bureau of Posts.

Manila Douglas MacArthur Ph@ippines bureau Posta Tina U.S

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