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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1950

Page

2

Dorothy Putman Weds Edward Chabal in Christian Ceremony

Dorothy Putman daughter of Mr and Mrs William Putman married Edward Chabal son of Ameal Chabal of Riverside in a double ring ceremony led by Rev T C Polk. The bride wore winter white with navy accessories and carried a white orchid. Reception followed at the Putman home with yellow roses and a three tier cake. The couple will live on a farm north of Washington.

Dorothy Putman William Putman Edward Chabal Ameal Chabal Riverside T. C. Polk Wayne Marston Bill Putman Mrs. Putman Putmen Reverend Polk

Pants swap shuffles a local tale of pants and praise

Sayut with Powers TODAY reports a comic episode from a rummage sale. Leonard Lackey donated gabardine pants that ended up as a gift to a businessman's wife. The cleaner returned the pants to Leonard after discovering his name inside. The pants have worn a year’s worth of use, sparking questions about who paid for the cleaning.

Leonard Lackey P.E.O Hubby Leonard

Ward couple relocates to farm near West Liberty

Mr and Mrs Clayton Ward move to a farm near West Liberty. Mrs E E Ward has cared for the baby while the parents settle in.

Clayton Ward West Liberty E. E. Ward

Reif Golden Wedding Open House Sunday

Westchester notices invite friends to call after 3 p m Sunday February 12 at the home of Mr and Mrs W O Reif to observe their golden wedding anniversary February 14 A dinner will be served at noon Sunday in the Manoring room of Ruger’s cafe in Wellman Guests include children grandchildren and great grandchildren of the honored couple

Westchester W. O. Reif Rugey’s Cafe Wellman Reif

Honor Eileen Franzen At Household Shower

A group of friends honored Eileen Franzen at a household shower hosted by Marcia Mass. Miss Franzen will wed Giles Escher on February 14. The evening featured bingo, games, a pink and white valentine themed decor, a decorated cake, candles, and a red valentine centerpiece. Helpers included Justine George and Mrs Victor Masson, with guests Elizabeth Longer, Betty Sojka, Lila Toomey, and Benita Marie Reighard.

Eileen Franzen Marcia Mass Miss Franzen Giles Escher Justine George Victor Masson Elizabeth Longer Betty Sojka Lila Toomey Carroll Reighard Benita Marie

Pythian Sisters Plan Feb 20 Fun Frolic

Plans for the Fun Frolic to be sponsored by the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters were made at the Pythian Sisters meeting in the KP hall. Members were asked to donate a white elephant article and a pie for the event.

Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters Omer Conklin School of Instruction

VFW Auxiliary Opposes Compulsory Health Insurance

Carpet Bag Sewing and Adult Education group members opposed the compulsory health insurance bill before congress at a Tuesday round table. Nineteen members met at Mrs. Marion McAvoy’s home with Mrs. Harold Kerr and others leading the discussion. Each member signed petitions against compulsory insurance to be sent to Rep. Thomas C. Martin and Senators Guy Gillette and Bourke Hickenlooper, as they sewed carpet rags and shared refreshments.

VFW Congress Marion McAvoy Harold Kerr Milo Steele Jr McAvoy Thomas C. Martin Guy Gillette Bourke Hickenlooper

Mrs McCutchen Jr Addresses DAR on Educational Value

Mrs C R McCutchen Jr spoke on The Value of Educating Our Youth in Americanism at the DAR meeting hosted by Mrs Edward C Wicher. Reg ent Ek L Stewart presided as 19 members and delegates elected for state conference in Des Moines and Continental Congress in Washington D C.

C. R. McCutchen Jr Daughters of the American Revolution Edward C. Wicher William Glassburner D.A.R Ek. L. Stewart Sarah Pollock State Conference Continental Congress Jessie Stewart Des Moines Elizabeth Dawson E. M. McConaughy J. E. Lemmon Glassburner Janl Snakenberg Lucill Forgey

Blattner wins county Good Citizenship contest in district event

Blattner won the county Good Citizenship contest and competed in the district event at Oskaloosa on Saturday. A Fairfield girl took the district title with Mrs. Eicher assisted by Miss Dawson, Mrs. McCutchen and Mrs. Glassburner helping.

Blattner Oskaloosa Fairfield Eicher Dawson McCutchen Glassburner

D Hughes Hosts Miscellaneous Shower for Marjorie Haffner

Marjorie Haffner was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Donna Hughes. Guests made a scrapbook for the bride and groom and offered advice while drawing pictures of the couple. Haffner will wed Victor Thompson Sunday at the Methodist Church.

Marjorie Haffner Donna Hughes Miss Haffner Victor Thompson Miss Hughes John R. Hughes

Bluebirds elect officers at after school meeting

The Activity Bluebirds held an after school election in the Camp Fire rooms at the IOOF hall. Blaine Sturgis was chosen president and Judy Thompson vice president. Linda Loveless became treasurer, Mary Young secretary, and Clemma Mosier reporter.

Bluebirds IOOF Blaine Sturgis Judy Thompson Linda Loveless Mary Young Clemma Mosier

Ann Peterson Hosts Valentine Box Supper Event

Pianist Ann Peterson hosted a Valentine box supper in the Camp Fire rooms at 6 30 p m on Tuesday. Guest Ledora Powers Mrs Walter Messer led the event and Jackie Lemmon served refreshments.

Ann Peterson Ledora Powers Walter Messer Jackie Lemmon

County Nurses Hear Service Consultant Talk

Violet Kinstle, consultant nurse for the State Crippled Children's service, spoke at the County Nurses association meeting Tuesday evening in the nurses home. She described Iowa clinics and available services. Thelma Luther spoke about the public health school at Ann Arbor Michigan. Hattie McConnell reviewed an article on the Treatment of Alcoholism. Attendees included Mrs Roy Glover Mrs Robert McFarlane and Willem Jeffrey.

Violet Kinstle Criipled Children’s Service County Nurses Association Miss Kinstle Iowa Thelma Luther Ann Arbor Michigan Hattie McConnell

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