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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1949
Page
2
Premier Sun Fo rejects a Communist demand to punish Kuomintang war criminals led by Chiang Kai-Shek delaying any clear path to peace. Cabinet meetings in Canton are aimed at presenting progress while Li Tsung Jen remains in the north. Sun pushes unity under Li despite rumors of a rift.
Philip Mills son of Mr and Mrs Albert Mills was nine yesterday and held a coasting party at Sunset Park Saturday at 2 30 pm for nine friends. After coasting the group went to the Mills home for sandwiches hot chocolate ice cream and cake. Present were Jack Carson Jonathan Alsip Bill Mc Cleery Jimmie Richards Bobby Long Teddy Thornton Dick Stalder Darwin Brock and Donald Westen.
The I. G. White Woman's Relief corps met at the Legion hall with 25 members. President Mrs. R. J. Dawson presided as $5 was donated to the March of Dimes and a patriotic program was announced for February 19.
Mrs. Ted Morgan hosted a quilting gathering in northeast Washington where several neighbors joined to sew on a quilt organized by Mrs. Morgan. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Woudrasek Mrs. Marin Kron Mrs. Wes Ramsey and others who enjoyed refreshments.
A brief note emphasizes that shared leisure activities strengthen family bonds and support household unity.
A packed schedule lists church events and club meetings from Monday to Thursday. Presbyterian, YWCA, American Legion auxiliary, and Ruth Foster lead sessions. Lincoln PTA hosts Founders day. Washington Saddle Club, OES, and Catholic Daughters run gatherings. kitchens, potlucks, and dressings accompany tea towels and rolls across venues.
Two hundred guests attended a Presbyterian church open house yesterday from 1 to 5 PM honoring the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Val Fuhr. Guests included relatives, friends, and members of U Go, 1 Go, and Just Us clubs. A dinner for 70 followed at 5 PM with readings by grandchildren and a poem by Mrs. Garrett. Distanced guests from Edgington and nearby towns joined the celebration.
Mrs Henry Berdo announced the engagement of daughter Mary Ruth Berdo to Carl Siemon III of Fairfield Connecticut during a high tea. The couple plan to marry March 12 at the Methodist Church with Mrs Carl Siemon as guest of honor.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Harold Miller of West Chester observed their first wedding anniversary with a Sunday dinner at their home. Fifteen guests attended and American beauty roses centered the table. Among the attendees were out of town guests.
The excerpt lists Mr. and Mrs. Perry Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Davidson Mr. and Mrs. L Davidson Betty Davidson and Max Davidson. Others present included Mr. and Mrs. Keith White and children David and Terry and Ray Miller.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd McKay were honored at a post nuptial shower last Tuesday at the home of Mrs McKay's brother in law and sister Mrs Doyle Pfiefer three and a half miles northeast of Brighton. The couple received gifts and guests helped serve fruit salad and cakes.
Present for the occasion were Mrs. Fred Kephart and children, Mr. and Mrs. Will Longer, Mr. and Mrs. Everette McKay and children, Carl Nelson, Mrs. Ed Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Wilson and children, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hesseltine, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Mineart and children, John Hixson, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hixson, Leonard Hixson and baby, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKay and Mrs. Ed Stout and children.
Entertaining at dinner for 14 guests Saturday evening at 6:30 o'clock were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Day. The dinner was served buffet style, and the dinner table was centered with valentine decorations. Cards were played during the evening and prize winners W a John Hedberg and Robert Buck.
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