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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1946

Page

3

Evelyn Hoxworth Wed Wilfrid Peiffer in St James Ceremony

Evelyn Hoxworth and Wilfrid Peiffer married in a nine o’clock ceremony at St James Catholic church with Rev H J Corcoran presiding. The couple will reside on a Van Horn farm Iowa after a week long wedding trip.

Evelyn Hoxworth I. B. Hoxworth Wilfrid Peiffer van Horn Iowa Paul Peiffer St. James Catholic Church H. J. Corcoran Marie Vittetoe Emil Peiffer James Walker Wilfrid Vittetoe Forrest Walker Schupbert Georgus Bizet Irene Ofelt Sacred Heart E. J. Harmeier Acccon B. G. Holt Mark Pratt Leland Carris John Cherry N. W. Shhenefelt Edward Wittetoe The Selective Service Washington County Red Cross Ernest Peitier Marvin Lewis Keota Ralph Hoxworth Harold Brighton

Contest Winners Announced at Montgomery Ward Dinner

Employees of the Montgomery Ward store and their spouses were entertained at a dinner in the Y Community room. Walter Friedman announced top sellers of coupon books: Mrs Ralph Junkin Mrs Helen Benell Claude Garrett Elmer Kiene and Mrs T H Berdo. Attendees then went to the State theater show.

Montgomery Ward O. E. Sehmitt Ernest Salladay Walter Friedman Ralph Junkin Helen Benell Claude Garrett Elmer Kiene T. H. Berdo State Theater

Thorough Hair Cleaning Routine Emphasizes Lather and Rinse

The guide stresses using at least two suchings and working the lather from scalp to ends. It also highlights a thorough rinse as essential to achieving shiny, clean hair.

Social Calendar Notices by 10 a.m. For Various Groups

Community groups schedule meetings and events in a Friday social calendar. VFW Auxiliary, K C Garden, Booster Club, and many circles list times, places, hostesses, and note changes of venue. Public affairs, dinners, cooperative suppers, and birthday observances fill church basements and halls.

Mary Bean Hosts Birthday Party At Charles Brown Home

Mary Bean entertained friends Saturday evening at the Charles Brown home in a birthday party honoring Irene Lane of Davenport and Laurine Kiesey. The group played bridge with Donna Wylie winning high score. Hostess assisted by Robert Kiesey served refreshments. table featured red candle decorations and a bouquet of tulips and white stock. Other guests included Francine Shaw Lois Ofelt Lois Wright Geneva Phyllis Bean Susan Richards and Dorothy Hotle.

Mary Bean Charles Brown Irene Lane Davenport Laurine Kiesey Donna Wylie Robert Kiesey Francine Shaw Lois Ofelt Lois Wright Geneva Phyllis Bean Susan Richards Dorothy Hotle

Community Church Meetings And Luncheon Notices

Presbyterian morning prayer meeting set for 9 30 Wednesday at the church 312 Knights of Columbus to meet Thursday at K C hall Baptist church hosts a 12 45 r m cooperative luncheon with Mrs Cy Bush Mrs Ola Jacobs and Lois Turnipseed as co hosts West Chester W C T U local institute at 10 30 a m with Mrs W O Ralston Bring dish to pass and table service for noon luncheon Cleaning jewelry suggests using ammonia in hot water to brighten metal pieces

V.F.W P.m K. C. Garden W. B. Dupuis K. P. Hall Handcraft Dept Booster Club Dale Woodburn Harry Sowden Main St Myrtle McCleary Della Humphrey Washington FE. C. Carris T. H. Berdo Susannah Methodist Church Wiesesesau Martha New Haven C. Hall Y. W Roy Fields Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Philemon Holland Cloyce Stewart Walnut Women’s Club and Families American Legion Auxiliary I. D. Quinn St. Anthony Circle Pythian Sisters Jay Brewer St. Mary's Circle Hyterian Church Pythian Circle W. Jefferson St. Downing Roscoe K. C Little Flower Circle West Chester Lexington Ladies Aid Society John Flading Will Flynn Orr Mapel O.E.S Nate Masonic Temple Oddfellow Rebekah C.F. Hall J. P.E.O C. S. Lemmon Sac Marion McAvoy E. Main St Prairie Flower Prairie Flower School D.A.R Y.W Presbyterian

Notice of Hearing for City Condemnation in Washington Iowa

The city of Washington Iowa seeks condemnation of four Tracts in Washington County for municipal airport use. A damages appraisal commission will meet March 24 1946 at 9 00 AM at the Washington County Court House to view the property and appraise damages. Interested parties may appear before the commissioners.

Washington Iowa J. M. Putnam Washington County H. M. Putnam City OF Washington Henry B. Bailey Roscoe P. Thoma

Stouts Thank Fire Dept and Neighbors for Help

Mr and Mrs Miles Stout express deep appreciation to the fire department and neighbors who assisted during their house fire. They credit quick action for saving belongings and well being.

Miles Stout

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