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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1936

Page

3

Brown Westermark Wedding Held at Methodist Church

Miss Mildred L. Brown wed Burdette Westermark in a 4 pm ceremony on New Year’s Day 1986 at Washington Methodist Church. About 175 guests attended. Dr. B. F. Schwartz officiated. A 6:30 pm three course dinner followed at the bride’s home, 609 North Town Ave. Decor featured Christmas greenery and poinsettias. Music by Mrs Harry Miller and soloists Margaret Corbi and others.

Mildred L. Brown Burdette Westermark Washington Methodist Church B. F. Schwartz Charles Brown North Town Avenue Dee Work DeFuniak Springs Fla Preston Wolf

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

Regular meeting at the Rebekah Hall at 7 59 p m. W F M at 8 30 p m. Presbyterian Ladies Social at 2 80 p m. Pf T A study group led by Mrs Hazel Schaus at 2 80 p m. Women's Missionary Society at 2 15 p m. D O A at 7 30 p m. 19th Century Club at 2 30 p m. Kings Heralds of West Chester M E church at 2 p m. Verlene Sigmund listed. Tuesday Friendly Social Club after noon. Sunshine Community Club dinner and shower for Mr and Mrs John Weerman at noon.

Rebekah L. OO O. F. Hall Methodist Bertha Phillips G. A. R. Hall 19Th Century Club Manton Hebner Kings Heralds of West Chester M. E. Church Frank Schneider Sunshine Community Club John Weerman Prime Koeh'er

Nuptials Tie Bride and Bridegroom in Washington Event

The wedding of the bride and groom described with family attendees from Iowa City Ottumwa Pomona Harper Elmhurst Keota Fairfield and Wellman. The couple plans to live in Washington with joint work at Simpson Finance Co and the post office. They departed for a short wedding trip after the ceremony.

Kenneth White Eddie Barker Iowa City Donald McClure Philip Goodlander Wayne C. Brown Rock Island Nevin Mendelasohy Pat Ayers Wellman Winnie Carr Pomona Colif H. L. Ayers Ottumwa Violet Shirley Fiazel Margaret Kauffman Harper Kate Singmaster Keota Mary Virginia Pence Fairfield Brow Mach John Dodd Pence Violet Ayeta Danny Franklin Washington Chied A& Year Biante Fox Simpson Finance Co Civil Service Post Office Washington High School Washington Junior College Lemmon Apts

Park Avenue a Bridge

Park Avenue in New York is described as a bridge over a railroad line, with the tracks rumbling beneath the elevated roadway.

Park Avenue New York

Chapter CX P. E. O. Will Meet Monday

Chapter CX of the P. E. O. Sisterhood in Columbus Junction will meet Monday evening. Members Misses Helen and Edith Orr and Mesdames Elizabeth Shanm, James McKee and S. M. Overholt will discuss Famous Women of Our Day. Roll call answers will be Women of the Bible.

Columbus Junction P. EB. O Helen Edith Orr Elizabeth Shanm James McKee S. M. Overholt

Golden wedding, birthdays mark year in local notes

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs J A Porter on their golden wedding anniversary dated December 31. The note also mentions Mrs John Kennedy born January 2 1855 in Marion township and other Jan 2 birthdays including Henrietta Stewart and Carolyn Jean Kern. The Three Quarter Century club is referenced with birthday notes for January 1 departures.

J. A. Porter John Kennedy Kennedy Marion Township County Harlan David Titus Journal Henrietta Stewart Carolyn Jean Kern Kalona

Bride and Groom Visit Tanner Home Guests From Hamilton

A newly married couple Mr. and Mrs Arnold Van Nasdall of Hamilton Illinois visit Tanner home this week. They wed December 31 and stay as guests of Mrs. R J Tanner and sister Mrs Grover Mellone. The McHone and Tanner families join for dinner with Mrs Egley and her husband from War Eiw Illinois.

Arnold van Nasdall Hamilton van Nasdall R. J. Tanner Grover Mellone McHone Tanter Tanner Will Egley Wareiw Ill Saoga Egleys

Turkey Dinner at White Home Marks Annivesary

Mr. and Mrs. J. Martin White celebrated their approaching 7th wedding anniversary with a turkey dinner and trim mings on Wednesday January 1. Guests included Miss Faun Johnston sister Mrs Ha Long and husband and daughter Janice of Des Moines and neighbors Mr and Mrs R P Dewey. Several relatives were absent due to illness. After dinner guests enjoyed stunts and a fortune telling game with Ao RP Dewey receiving the top honor.

J. Martin White Faun Johnston Ha Long Janice Des Moines White R. PP. Dewey Mr. White Ao RP Dewey Mrs. White

Pratt Celebrates 80th Birthday on New Year’s Night

George B. Pratt turned 80 yesterday and was hosted at the Clyde Pratt home last evening. Attending were family members, the Ralph Pratt family, Mrs. Frank Swan of Fairfield, Pratt’s daughter Mrs. Swan, and Miss Louise McFadden of Fairfield.

Pratt George B. Pratt Clyde Pratt Ralph Pratt Frank Swan Fairfield George Pratt Swan Louise McFadden

Friends Entertained After New Year Show

Mrs. Don Welsh entertained eight friends after the midnight show on New Year’s Eve. Guests from out of town included Mrs. Frank Swan and Miss Louise McFadden of Pairfield.

Don Welsh Frank Swan Louise McFadden Pairfield

W R E C Members Practice Session Announced

Officers and members of the W. R. E. C. will practice Thursday afternoon at the G. A. R. room to prepare for an installation. Location noted as 27203.

W. RE. C

Koehler Weerman Wedding Held on New Year's Day

In Ainsworth Nebraska on New Year’s morning Elizabeth Ida Koehler married John Weerman at the bride’s parents home. Rev. S.S. Sharpe officiated the single ring ceremony with only close relatives present. The couple plans to move to the groom’s Havre area farm.

Ainsworth Elizabeth Ida Koehler John Weerman Carl Koehler S&s F. Sharpe Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church Milbern Underwood Zroom Weba Weerman Carl Ziegiowsky Dirk Weerman

New Year Party At Bell Home Attracts Twelve Couples

David Pearson and Stewart Bell hosted a New Year’s Eve party at the Bell home with twelve couples in attendance. The guests enjoyed refreshments before heading to the State theater for the midnight movie.

David Pearson Stewart Bell Bell State Theater

Sunshine Club Farewell Party Honors Weerman Family

The Sunshine Community club held a farewell party at the Dick Weerman home Monday to honor Mr and Mrs Weerman and their children Jobo and Weebra along with Mr and Mrs John Krause and Mr and Mrs George Zeck who are moving from the neighborhood About 55 people attended After dinner they played cards and visited expressing best wishes and thanks for hospitality.

Sunshine Community Club Dick Weerman Weerman Jobo Weebra John Krause George Zeck Weermana

O. W. Club Holds Meeting with Laura Graham

The EB. O. W. club met with Mrs. Laura Graham Tuesday night. Refreshments were served by the Lostesg assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Everett Stewart. Esther Hayes was a great. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Ed Greyson on Tuesday evening, Jan 14.

EB. O. W. Club Laura Graham Everett Stewart Esther Hayes Ed Greyson

Holiday Party of Friendly Social Club Families

The Friendly Social club held a combined New Year and Christmas dinner at Mrs. Frank Farll's home. A bountiful chicken dinner and a well decorated Christmas tree accompanied the gift exchange. Four families were unable to attend due to illness and the club will meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Frank Schneider.

Frank Farll Frank Schneider

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