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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1945

Page

3

Eugenia Dickinson Weds Raymond Edwards at Little Brown Church

Eugenia Maxine Dickinson daughter of Lloyd Dickinson of Libertyville married Raymond P F Edwards son of Mr and Mrs Fred Edwards near Coppoct in a December 20 double ring ceremony at the Little Brown Church in Nasium Rev F L Hanscom officiated. Attendants were Gerald Dickinson and wife. The bride wore royal blue while matron of honor wore green, both with black accessories. Music included wedding marches by Mrs I L Hanscom and a singing of Wedding Prayer. After the ceremony the couple rang the church bell and left for a brief wedding trip. They will reside on a farm near Trenton after the first of the year.

Lloyd Dickinson I Libertyville Eugenia Maxine Raymond PF. Edwards Fred Edwards Coppoct Little Brown Shurch Nastiun F. L. Hanscom Gerald Dickinson I. L. Hanscom Hanscom Washington High School John Winga Edward Wayland High School Edwarrts Trenton

Linger Longer Club Holds Christmas Gift Exchange

The Linger Longer club met at Mrs. Margaret Keyser's home with 15 members including co host Mrs. Forrest Lance. Mrs. J Prennemin led the business meeting electing officers for the new year: Keyser president Bartholomew vice president Lance secretary Shalla treasurer.

Linger Longer Margaret Keyser Forrest Lance J. Prennemin Keyser George Bartholomew Lance Will Shalla Shalla Winl Durst Clyde Dawson Durst Cecil Replogle Everett Schmitt Harold Harmston

Presbyterian morning prayer meeting announced

A morning prayer meeting for the Presbyterian church will be held Wednesday at 0 80 o clock at the church. The note appears in announcements for readers to attend.

Presbyterian

Estimating Corneal Blindness and Graft Demand in U S

Estimates place 250000 blind people in the United States with about 22000 having corneal scars. At least 10000 may seek corneal grafts but some are ruled out by age glaucoma retinal disease or optic nerve issues.

United States

Castoria laxative promotes gentle effective relief

Advertising copy touts Fletcher's Castoria as safe and mild for children with thorough relief. It claims no harsh drugs and that it causes no griping or discomfort when used as directed by package or physician.

Fletcher

Social Calendar Highlights From Local Groups

Notices for this column list events and gatherings. Wi. J. club hosts a 50 cent gift exchange. Metho dist church Homebuilders class holds a 6 20 p m supper and party with potluck. Lexington Ladies Aid plans a cooperative church dinner. Baptist Missionary society hosts a 12 45 luncheon with co hosts. Women’s Council of Christian Church cancels December meeting.

Wi. J. Club Frank Fatterson Methodist Church and Families Lexington Ladies Aid Society Baptist Missionary Society al Crone Keith Williams Corda Qshorne Women's Council of Christian Church

Birthday notices in Ottumwa area readers

Ida Gordon of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club marks a 19th birthday today. Jay Lynn Hough celebrates a second birthday and Karla Ann Caviness a third. Other birthday observances include Mrs. Claud Bain, Mrs. Frank Kos, Martha Anne Macejoshart, Edward Prebyl, Mary Lou Gregory, Mrs. John Eileen, and W. N. Bradford, with Bradford’s birthday today and his wife’s tomorrow.

Ida Gordon The Journal Three Quarter Century Club Jay Lynn Hough John Hough Keota Karla Ann Caviness Roy Caviness Ottumwa Claud Bain Frank Kos Martha Anne Mace Joshart Edward Prebyl Mary Lou Gregory John Eileen

Raveling in old knitwear and edge stitching tips

Yarn in old knitwear is matted and ravels little when cut. Loosely knit material may be saved from raveling by machine stitching close to the edge before or after cutting. For stretchy fabrics like rayon jersey edge stitching aids in sewing a fine rolled hem though not required to prevent raveling.

Eight Major Fire Hazards Highlighted in Safety Warning

A historical safety list identifies eight key fire hazards including smoking and matches, electrical sparks on roofs, defective chimneys, faulty heating equipment, rubbish and spontaneous ignition, lightning, and flammable liquids.

Miss Dea Hosts Six-One Club Christmas Dinner

Elizabeth Dea hosted a pre Christmas dinner for the Six-One club at her parents home near Ainsworth. A three course candlelight meal followed by games gifts carols and a grab bag with decorations of poinsettias bells and a decorated tree. Members listed include Lois Wright Trene Lane Mary Phyllis Geneva Bean Elizabeth Dea with guests Robert Lane Frank John Dea Norman Bean and Mr and Mrs Wil Dea Luauarine Keishy.

Elizabeth Dea Ainsworth Lois Wright Trene Lane Mary Phyllis Geneva Bean Robert Lane Frank John Dea Norman Bean Wil Dea Luauarine Keishy Mary Bean

New Haven Ladies Aid Christmas Meeting Recalls Season

The New Haven Ladies Aid society held a Christmas party and meeting hosted by Mrs. Clarence Rathmel and Mrs. Clarence Johnson. Nine members and two visitors attended as the president led a brief business session, read the Christmas story, offered a prayer, and gifts were exchanged before seasonal refreshments.

New Haven Ladies Aid Society Clarence Rathmel Clarence Johnson

Patents Spur Invention and Public Disclosure

Patents encourage invention by publicly disclosing new ideas in open records. Copies cost 10 cents each. The text notes how patents advance science and useful arts and cites a pillow ticking tip to create a sunning flap for clothes pins.

Sunbonnet Sue at State Theatre shines with Broadway tunes

Mono gram presents Sunbonnet Sue at the State Theatre with Gale Storm and Phil Regan starring. The musical features Gus Edwards songs and a Bowery fairy tale tone with strong supporting turns from George Cleve land Raymond Hatton and Father Hurley portrayed by Charles D. Brown.

State Theatre Monogram Gale Storm Regan Gus Edwards Belle of the Bowery With Her Smooth Singing and Brilliant Acting, Phil Regan Miss Storm George Cleveland Raymond Hatton Charles D. Brown Father Hurley Casey the Bowery Alan Mowbray Minna Gombell Edna Holland Charles Judels Billy Green Gerald O. Smith

Divorce Film Tackles Timely Marriage Problem

Monogram releases a drama titled Divorce exploring urgent marital strain. The synopsis hints at a wife lamenting a lost husband and a modern domestic issue presented in a compact, tense narrative.

Monogram

Kay Francis and Bruce Cabot Star in Estic Drama

The new film features Kay Francis and Bruce Cabot in a dramatic tale now playing in local theaters. The production draws on postwar themes and showcases period style acting and lavish set design.

Kay Francis Bruce Cabot

Divorce drama at Fox Theatre tackles court dissolutions

The production co directed by Miss Francis and Jeffrey Bernard presents divorce as a frequent home problem leading to legal breakups and lasting grief. Helen Mack plays a mother who sees too late the damage to her children, with Larry Olsen and Johnny Calkins as her kids and a supporting cast including Jerome Cowan Craig Reynolds and Mary Gordon.

Fox Theatre Miss Francis Jeffrey Bernard Helen Mack T Cabot Larry Olsen Johny Calkins Jerome Cowan Craig Reynolds Mary Gordon

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Eugenia Dickinson R. F. Edwards Little Brown Church Linger Longer Club Brenneman Bartholomew Sehmitt Humston Mary Moore Sunshine Sisters Barthelomew U. S Asting W. N. Bradford Mrs. Bradford New Haven Ladies Francis J. Spellman Divine Providence New York City Jerry Lopez Delia Walters Europe Sunbonnet Sue" Bright Old New York So. Ave W.L Col Little Pepsi-Cola Company Long Island City N.Y Pepsi Cola Bottling Co Oskaloosa Mackinaw Snow Pere Montgomery Ward Bert All IN
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