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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1929

Page

6

Wedding Bells at Home of Mr and Mrs W J Spera

A formal wedding was solemnized last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs W J Spera at 624 West Second Street Edith Spera daughter of the couple married Gordon Meeker of Oxford Iowa The groom's father Rev R W Meeker of Williamson Town read the ceremony The bride wore a orchid georgette gown and carried a rose and sweetpea bouquet Guests included Mrs Milo Weaver and many relatives The event featured a tiered cake and a reception with guests from surrounding towns

W. J. Spera West Second Street Edith Gordon Meeker Oxford Iowa R. W. Meeker Willeamson Town Milo Weaver Milo Lohngris Tom Rologice Dale Denison Lee Tatters Babbs Inston High School Athook Will Moore Washington Isaac Kleese Paul Irma Moor

New Face Powder MELLO-GLO Promises Shine Control

A new French process creates MELLO-GLO face powder marketed as non running, long lasting, smooth spreading and pore unclogging. Sherman Bros. Druggists promote it as pure and fine, urging customers to try MELLO-GLO.

Sherman Bros Drusgists

Announcements from Northern Stas and church group

The Northern Stas 4M group with Mrs Glen Thar hold a Wednesday church event. Ladies aid will meet at the church next week. Members plan a Tuesday meeting with Guy Runnels in the city.

Will Sickles Ladies Social Union New Haven Zion Saint Mark Glen Chddeback Vella Mangold Helen Wolf Glen Thar Ela Wis Guy Runnels Tulay the Baptist Kensington Westchester Eton Dayton Lucy la Tae Korat Eli Wit Frank — Pringle al Gram We 1

King George Returns to London amid Triumphal Welcome

King George V returns to his capital after nearly five months recovering from illness at Craigwell House and Windsor Castle. Crowds line the streets in cheer as Queen Mary accompanies the monarch toward Buckingham Palace on a cold day.

London George V Craigweil House Windsor Castle Queen Mary Buckingham Palac

Local Family Returns After Weekend Visit

Mrs Pred Elder and daughters Lora and Dorothy, along with Mr and Mrs Ver Elder of Chariton, plan to return home tonight after visiting Mr and Mrs Guy Hunnell and Mr Runnels father, H W Runnels, who has been in Washington for a month.

Riverside entry with unreadable OCR fragment

Fragmentary Riverside item shows garbled text and missing names, dates, or actions. readable portions do not establish a clear event or outcome for a concise card.

Brighton Wedding and Community Notes at Gebride's Home

War talk fades as Edna Latta and Henty Wentworth wed at Gebride's home in Falls with immediate relatives present. Reported local events mention Brighton Lodge elections, neighbor visits, school staff changes, and summer plans as residents travel, visit kin, and update on community life.

Brighton Dune Edna Latta Henty Wentworth Gebride Falls Hell Cat Pratsing Harr Jn Drichton Wentworth Brighton Lodge Jon Ty Cis Mortimore Hank Hodson Dean Johnson W.clair Conrad R&s Floyd Spellman Homer Trown Dave McNeese McCarty F. A Hoskins Clive Clark Allerton Mary Wittman Maccott Gertz Velda Foster Muscatine John Shafer Puetle Statler Knoyville Tenn Uth Dohna Lows Roy LeGore Jevildren Jeffer Dave Dave Irwin Cortey McFarland Jud BL Garland Jinestown N. D Washington Hed Brier Gail Conrad

Durant Defeats Washington Team 10 to 6

Durant presses to a 10 to 6 victory over Washington as key players lead the offense and defense. The contest showcased a sharp Durant offense and solid defensive stops to secure the win.

Durant Washington

Washington baseball loss and local event notes fragment

Washington lost to Durant 10 to 6 in a baseball game with late rally. The bulletin lists player names, errors, and base hits amid a jumble of local notices about church meetings and July 4 celebrations in Wellman and Washington areas.

Anington Durant Washington Ulugs Royal Neighbors Withaver Cee Sanek Washi W. Kiesey Case R. Kiesey Steinbeck Peis W. Ditcobs Barrett G. Jacobs Hamilton Hamlton T. Jacobs Roehly Little Aby Roebike Kiesey Jacobs Washin Ant Wellman Riverside Muscatine Musk‘ex Labo Park Saul

Seek to Prevent High Woodman Rate At Beatrice Hearing

Modern Woodmen files petition for injunction to block proposed insurance rate increase in Chicago camp. Court set to hear today or tomorrow as counsel for the company aids in the action. Wanted: position as stenog father or office girl. Inquire at The Journal.

Beatrice Chicago Tomarrawt Eanister

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