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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1946
Page
2
Chicago cash grain prices show mixed movement across cereals. Wheat holds steady to easier with sample grade firm. corn ranges steady to firm across 1 yellow through 5 yellow grades. oats stay firm to easy with mixed heavy and white grade readings included.
Funeral services for Mrs. G. L McClellan of Holdrege Nebraska will be held tomorrow morning there She died Saturday after a prolonged illness She was sister in law of Mrs S J Boyd and aunt of Mrs William Marie Jr Leo and Vera Wolfe of Washington The former Mary King and with her husband were former Washington residents Mr McClellan died several years ago She is survived by two sons Lorene and Earl of Holdrege
Holiday notes list admissions and births in the area. Mrs. William Matucha, Keota area, and several couples welcomed newborns. Dinners and family visits mark seasonal gatherings across Crawfordsville Wellman Brighton and surrounding towns.
New Year hours listed for Snack Shack State Cafe with noon to 11 p m service. Several families share Christmas gatherings. Darlene Mae Goodwin returns from Milan to Mechanicsville. numerous relatives visit and celebrate, including birthdays for Max Martin and George Baker. Lectures on travel and college students accompany local visits and weddings.
Laurette Windsor waits alone in her apartment as a New Year’s Eve celebration roars outside. Harry promised to return after a year, but never reappears, leaving Laurette to face a hoped reunion that never comes while a San Francisco call hints at his possible presence.
R W Ellis of Mason City escaped injury when his car skidded on an icy railroad crossing and stalled in the freight train’s path. He and his four year old daughter leaped to safety as the train wrecked the new car.
The article notes each of the three anchors of the Queen Elizabeth luxury liner weighs 16 tons, described as the equivalent of twelve average automobiles.
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Joan Mary Brown daughter of Paul V Brown Davenport and formerly of Washington wed Charles Olsen of Chicago in a Washington Baptist church ceremony. Rev Paul K Wells read the vows. Attendants were Joan Carpenter and Dave Parsons. A three course wedding dinner followed at The Pines for 14 guests. The couple will live in Fairfield after Jan 5.
Clare Gordon daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew M Gordon and Harold Morris of Interior South Dakota son of Mr and Mrs Frank Morris of Harlan Iowa wed in a United Presbyterian ceremony officiated by Dr George Kerr at 1130 AM. The couple were aided by the bride's brother in law and sister Dr and Mrs M L McCreedy and guests Philip and Gordon McCreedy. The bride wore aqua crepe and a pink feather hat and carried white roses. A wedding dinner followed at 726 North Iowa avenue. The bride, a Iowa State College graduate taught home economics in Iowa and Illinois and later worked for the National Live Stock and Meat Board in Chicago before returning to Mahaska county as home economist. The groom, Grinnell College graduate, served in the US Army including overseas time with the 9th AAF and worked with the US Indian Service in South Dakota. He is now superintendent of schools at Interior where they will reside.
Mary Berdo entertained nineteen guests at a buffet supper last evening at her parents home north of town. Christmas decorations and a large tree created a holiday mood on the buffet table.
The county home hospital marks Mrs Carrie Blake birthday with friends invited. Dr and Mrs W D Dwyer celebrate a wedding anniversary. Birthday observances include Raymond Rich Madge Brooks Gene Trask William Murphy Ferdinand Skola Kathryn Logan Evelyn Cold Emma Havel Bob Downing Richard Skola East Highland twins Robert and Richard Eagle turning 14, and D N Anwyl 49th wedding anniversary.
Mrs H W Ramseyer and Gwendolyn hosted a festive holiday coffee with 150 guests Saturday afternoon and evening. Attendants included Mrs F W Fastwood, of New London, and Mary Voorhees, with Margaret DeLashmutt and Mrs William Putman in the evening. The home featured Christmas tree decorations, lit candles, and a bouquet of white poinsettias and roses. Piano interludes by Geraldine Bartow and Beverly Brown in the afternoon, with Jean Freshwaters in the evening. Bonnie Simpson and Mrs Ira Morrison were mentioned in the reception lineup.
A social evening featured a two course buffet supper. Virginia Shepherd and Floyd Lundquist of Fairfield were guests from out of town.
Community notices list Home Builders class supper at Methodist church Bring two dishes to pass Grace Hill Ladies Aid all day meeting pot luck lunch with Christmas gift exchange Good Will oyster supper at Wenger home Rosemary club evening at E Ray Bell home Linger Longer New Year's dinner at K C hall Public Affair meeting postponed to Jan 6 O N G chapter regular meeting bring sandwiches Crawfordsville Federated Presbyterian New Year's cooperative dinner Pilotburg Ladies Aid dues and officers O B S pineapple party at Masonic temple changes to meeting place Friendly Circle postponed one week
Accompanied by Miss Ramseyer and Miss Simpson, performers sang duets while a refreshment table displayed white poinsettias and roses with lighted tapers. Guests and helpers listed include Mrs. P. F. Whisler Frances Whisler Mrs. A. E. Atchison Jean Atchison Carolyn Hamilton Sara Lu Miller Eileen Jeffrey Geraldine Bartow and others with guests from Ottortown returning for the holidays.
Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will gather at 9:30 Wednesday morning at the hugeh 271t2.
Patty Lou Stafford daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Stafford of Conesville and Delmar Lyle Romine son of Mr and Mrs Lyle Romine of Washington were married at 1 p m Saturday December 21 in the First Christian church parsonage Jefferson City Missouri by Rev W P Harmon Attendants were Mrs Holit Elder and Lyle McKean The couple will reside on a farm near Washington after a southern wedding trip
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