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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1946
Page
4
Nelda Fletcher daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Fletcher of Columbus Junction and John Ross of Burlington were married January 1 in the Free Methodist church parsonage in Burlington.
Dorothy Housman daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Housman Yarmouth and Leland Pontzius son of Mr and Mrs Albert Pontzius Winfield community were married December 19 in the parsonage of the Rock Island Methodist church. Rev Campbell officiated with Mr and Mrs Lyle Pontzius in attendance. The couple will reside nearby.
Former Washington residents observing birthdays today include Maude Hott of Dundee Illinois Elwyn Gardner of Holtville California and James Allen DeWitt four year old son of Mr and Mrs Laurence DeWitt.
Hannah Belle Crossett turns seven with birthday greetings from her parents Mr and Mrs Harold F E Crossett. Other well wishers include Joe Nelson Mrs John Soukup Riverside Mrs Ross Van Winkle Merrimag Viola Marek Riverside Joven Schoonover Shiloh and Donald Feltz 15th birthday son of Mr and Mrs Francis Feltz Valley community. Mr and Mrs D W Harvey celebrate their golden wedding anniversary today.
The Fortnightly Club evening division met with Mrs Homer Stephen, 28 members and three guests present. Edna Mercer presided as department leader and orders were distributed while Pan American seals were exchanged. Elizabeth Klein reviewed Winds Blow Gently by Wirkbride.
Freshments were served by co-hostesses Mrs Stephen, Anna Mae Baskett, Miss Mercer, and Bertha Ross, following the gathering.
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