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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1948

Page

3

Birthday Wishes and Local Notices Highlight August 1 Events

Dick Maxwell and Leo C Mangold Jr celebrate today as do Mrs. Gus Strum and several residents including Richard Minick Mrs Walter H Johnson Mrs Ralph Daugherty David McCartney and Jesse Nicola. Clinton Boshart marks his 19th birthday. The Bolosick reunion is set for North English Park on Finday with a day basket dinner planned.

Dick Maxwell Leo C. Mangold Jr Gus Strum Richard Minick Walter H. Johnson Ralph Daugherty David Mccartney Jesse Nicola Susan JoAne Jones Clinton Boshart North English Park Finday

Widmer Family Event Hosts Prewedding Reception

A small gathering at Widmer’s on a Friday evening honored Miss Swartzendruber and Mr Vaughn Swartzendruber ahead of their July marriage. Guests included Maurice Krabill Ruthig Ti and Evelyn Widmer with about twenty one attendees. Prizes and refreshments featured a carved centerpiece and white decor.

Maurice Krabill Ruthig Ti Evelyn Widmer Wormer Widmer Vian Vaughn Swartendruber Ith Eichty Miss Swartzencrueb Diane Widmer

Circle Holds Regular Meeting at Godwins

The July meeting of the St Ritus circle was held at the home of Mrs. Henry Godwin with Father Corcoran as a guest leader. Mrs. Ray Stalder presided, reports on last week's ice cream social were given, and the group enjoyed cards with pinochle and rummy. Mrs. Margaret Keyeer won the card prize, refreshments were served by the hostesses, and door prizes were awarded.

St Ritus Henry Godwin Father Corcoran Ray Stalder Tu Yi Margaret Keyeer Grant McKune Lawrence Libe H. J. Kiene Keysor

MekKunes Entertain At Buffet Dinner

Mr and Mrs Henry Gebelin and Crealdine of Los Angeles were honored Sunday at the home of Mrs Gebelins parents Mr and Mrs John McKene. Two brothers and six sisters and families joined the celebration with a noon buffet, games and four generations photographed. Ice cream was served by the grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Nicola. Among those present were Mr and Mrs Jess Nicola.

Henry Gebelin Crealdine Los Angeles Calif Charles Nicola Jess Nicola

Harveys Host Patterson Relatives in Wishita Kansas

Mr and Mrs Tommy Harvey hosted relatives for Richard Harveys birthday in Wishita Kansas. A noon cooperative dinner featured fried chicken with all the trimmings. Attendees included Edith Patterson and many Patterson kin from Washington Fairfield Richland and Whittier California. Richard enjoyed a evening plane ride over a green and gold Iowa themed checker board.

Tommy Harvey Patterson Richard Wishita Kansas O. C. Patterson Edith Patterson Dee Hottle Johnnie Geo Norman John Patterson Jay Kenneth Patterson Mike Tim Milo Patterson Phyllis Junior Jerry Washington Gerald Dickenson Bobby Fairfield Clayton Larry Sara Jimmy Richland Nor Hidah Hose Glen McFarlane Shirley Atlantic Iowa Allen Patterson Joan Whittier Calif Harold Patterson Gerald Dickinson Coe Hottle

Around Town and County Picnic Supper

A community picnic supper brings neighbors together at a local venue with proceeds supporting town projects. Organizers urge residents to bring dishes share friendship and enjoy music and games for fellowship.

Sunday Evening Guests Share Picnic At Tommy Harvey Farm

Social notes list Sunday visitors Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Kneen, Mollie Jane, and Mrs. Nora Faulkner at the Harvey farm. Others hosted include Misind and Mrs. Charles Anderson Conia and Larry of North Bend Oregon and a Saturday catfish supper at Milford Cook’s home.

Tommy Harvey Farm Phillip Kneen Mollie Jane Nora Faulkner Charles Anderson Conia Larry North Bend Ore Don Holmes Milford Cook Cook Mr Anderson Lake Odessa Sunset Park Carl Phillip Claude Rhodebeck Jimmy Connie Homer Morrow Douds Killuby Kubo

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