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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1947
Page
3
Mrs E J Blatter hosted a post-nuptial courtesy honoring Mrs Francis Olson the former Dorothy Nichols at 8195 Iowa Avenue. Sixteen guests enjoyed an evening of social time with refreshments in yellow and white and summer flower bouquets. A miscellaneous shower and gilt gift baskets were presented to the guest of honor.
The birthdays of Mrs. John McEvoy and Mrs. Will Kolosick were honored with a picnic dinner at Sunset Park on Sunday. Attendees included Johnie McEvoy, Will Kolosick, and many relatives and friends from Burlington Columbus Junction Brighton and nearby. The McEvoys had spent a weekend with the Longer family.
The Presbyterian church invites members to a morning prayer gathering at 9 30 on Wednesday at 9749 Ree Street.
Washington town newspaper page lists editors publishers and staff. Subscription rates shown for local and outside Washington zone with yearly, semiannual, and quarterly options.
Notices list upcoming events across clubs and organizations in West Chester. AV Friday schedules include the Rebekloh lodge pie recitation, Busy Bee 4 H club, W C T U penny-a-day drive, and circle meetings at churches plus club dinners and picnics at Sunset Park and the club house.
Des Moines July 15 Glenn M Dugger formerly of Council Bluffs and now living here was named assistant service officer of the Iowa American Legion He will succeed Robert G Logan Keokuk who becomes assistant department adjutant and service officer Dugger a World War II veteran will headquarter in the veterans administration building He formerly was registration officer for the VA.
Connie Kay Lewis observed her sixth birthday on Saturday with a circus themed party at 119 West Third Street. Hosted by her mother Mrs. Lester Lewis and Mrs. William Sitler, guests included Judy Putnam Barbara Watkins Cathy Gevock Janet Black Joyce Steele Karen Berkhoff Kay Berkhoff Joan Richardson Patty Richardson and Kenneth Lewis.
Twin sisters Mrs Walter Harvey and Mrs B J Holmes receive birthday congratulations. Mr and Mrs R B Vincent of Keota mark their 33rd wedding anniversary. Joyce Ann Lee, daughter of Mr, has birthday cake celebrations today with three candles.
A Baldrige reception at 429 S Marion honored Ray Krone of Berkeley Calif wife Mary Baldrige of Washington DC and son Phm M John Baldrige of Camp Lejeune NC. The Baldriges hosted about 100 guests at various hours.
Mrs. C. W. Tucker and Mrs. Boyd Berdo led a group including Mrs. Frank B. Miller and several others to assist in the dining and living rooms. The effort drew participation from Mrs. Dave Elder Mrs. R. EF. Arthur Mrs. Harry Simpson and Mrs. L. A. Jones among others.
Local brief from Washington Iowa reports a Tuesday event with community notes and updates. No significant names or dates beyond the date of the issue are specified.
Bouquets decorate the home and refreshment table as Mr and Mrs Krone prepare for their California drive and Pharmacist Mate Baldrige returns to North Carolina. Miss Baldrige plans to leave Monday after a two week stay.
Members of the United Presbyterian church class and families shared a cooperative supper at the Jack Trotman home with about 50 attendees. The event included birthday acknowledgments for several members and joint fellowship activities hosted by the Trotman and Whisler families.
The first scientifically constructed oil burner was invented by A. Arg of Geneva in 1784 advancing early fuel combustion technology.
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