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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1945
Page
3
H J club hosts an afternoon event. Mrs Frank Jatterson holds a 50 cent gift exchange. Meth odist church homebuilders class and families share a cooperative supper and party at 6 20 p m at the church. Bring table service, two dishes to pass with meat potatoes rolls and coffee provided.
The Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will gather Wednesday at the church. Residents will be at home after January 1 at 917 West 23rd Street Cedar Falls. Mr and Mrs Clarence Fulton and family of Chawfordsvilles were among the events.
Estaleen Bradford daughter of Mr and Mrs Noel Bradford wed Pfe Benjamin J Jennings son of Mr and Mrs William Jennings in a Saturday morning ceremony at the Baptist parsonage with Rev Alfred Trenerry officiating. Attendants were Bina Patterson and Meredith Knepp. The bride wore a blue wool suit and a corsage of sweetheart roses. Jennings has reenlisted for three years and the couple will join him at his post after furlough.
Mrs Woody Dawson announces the marriage of her daughter Maria Jane Dawson to Peter Rich, son of Mrs Alice Rich. The ceremony was at the Christian parsonage on December 14 by Rev T C Polk with attendants Mrs Cecele Porter and Harvey Farvier. Rich, a discharged Army Field Artillery veteran, and Maria will reside in Washington after a Chicago wedding trip.
Mae Lyon daughter of Mr and Mrs M Loyd Lyon Richland wed Harold Luers son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Luers White Oak community in a candlelight ceremony at the Friends church Richland Rev Paul Berggren Madrid read vows The couple will reside at 529 West Jefferson Washington with relatives and guests from several towns attending this formal church wedding
A short note extends congratulations to couples observing weddings today. The item highlights celebratory wishes from the community and notes goodwill for newly joined couples.
Mr. and Mrs W S Eldridge celebrate 55 years of marriage. Mr. and Mrs R L Richards of Cotter observe their golden wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs Mart Berkshire wed in 1913. Mr and Mrs Merle Warner mark their fifth anniversary. J S McCleary of Crawfordsville, 84, member of the Journal’s Three Quarter Century club, receives congratulations. Orval James Kelley, son of Mr and Mrs Orval Kelley of Wellman, has three candles on his birthday cake. Birthdays today include Leslie Khicher, Mrs M D Atkinson, Mrs Max Marble, Lawrence Baker, Mrs Earl Hoefort, Mrs Joe Vodicka of Pilotburg, Carl Saforek of Richmond, Mrs Chester Katinger, Charles J Breitenbach formerly of Washington, Herbert Campbell of Ainsworth, Grace Schoonover and others.
Donna Joan Garrett turns 14 and Annabelle Jackson marks her 17th birthday this Christmas day. Others receiving gifts include Lloyd Dickinson Grace Hill Will McCreedy Ainsworth Allen Barclay Rudy Tanner Helen Bishop Roy Havel Walter Longer Hromer Wenger Noble George Lemley Wellston and Fred Garrett. Second birth days observed by Karen Marie Zook Betty Ann Erwin Ellen Elizabeth Jennings Virgil Eugene Hagist of Wellman.
Carol Jean McKone, daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Melvone, will be mentioned in a forthcoming family notice detailing her ancestry and upcoming ceremony.
Five year old Ts will celebrate tomorrow. Kay Rita McCreedy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph McCreedy, turns seven tomorrow. Carol Lean Doran, daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Doran, marks her twelfth birthday the following day.
Tomorrow marks the 27th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Edward H Beranek of Riverside. The couple resides in Riverside and shares a long history together.
Three candles on a birthday cake with gifts and a Christmas tree honor Michael McCarthy son of Mr and Mrs Bernard McCarthy route one.
The Journal offers special anniversary greetings to its Three Quarter Century club members marking long service. The message acknowledges individuals reaching the milestone and extends best wishes for continued dedication.
Mr and Mrs William Beal celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary and Mr and Mrs T J Simons observe their 30th wedding anniversary in the community.
Highland township homemakers met Mrs. Lloyd Edwards for a session on child health and development. Ruth Foster presented with assistance from a county health nurse. Next meeting set for January 24 with Mrs. Grover Letts. Refreshments were served.
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