This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1949
Page
3
Dr and Mrs William Littlewood entertained members of the United Presbyterian congregation in the church parlors at Ainsworth on Wednesday evening. A film depicting scenes from New York state accompanied by group singing and duets followed by refreshments served by the couple assisted by church youths.
At a Thursday meeting held in her home the Sew and So club elected Mrs Merle McDowell as president and named Mrs William Dusenbery as vice president with Mrs H D Dusenbery as secretary-treasurer. Six members attended due to weather.
Mrs. Laura Longwell and L. E. Fleming were honored on their birthdays at a noon dinner in Wellman. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Guy Moothart and son Irvin, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Griggs and Jeannine entertained guests from Wellman and West Chester. More guests included Mrs. Gertrude Tipton and Mrs. Clara Patter.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Timmons of Washington are joined by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Moothart of Douglas and Jane, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Moothart of Wellman in a listed family connection.
Mr and Mrs Mac Davis were honored guests at a Friendship club cooperative dinner held Saturday at 6 30 in the home of Mr and Mrs Maurice Alvine Fifteen attended The table featured Valentine season decorations and a large decorated cake Hostess was Mrs Alvine assisted by Mrs Wulf and Mrs Cady Mae Gideon led the after dinner entertainment and the Davises plan to move to Fairfield
The Young People's Society of the Church of the Nazarene held a Friday evening business meeting at S. H. Kratzer's home. Rev. Cecil Gieselman opened with prayer as plans for Youth Week were discussed.
The society discussed completing plans for the Conquest campaign scheduled for February. Mrs. Kratzer, president, appointed a committee to choose devotion leaders and topics for Sunday night meetings. They voted to sponsor a church get-together in February with details to be announced. After the meeting a social hour was held with refreshments.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.