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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1941

Page

3

Marriage of Mildred Duvall and Joel Hopkins in West Chester

Friends in West Chester report the marriage of Mildred Duvall of Granville and Joel Willis Hopkins of Granville. The ceremony Friday July 4 at the Hopkins home was officiated by Rev. G L McClish with a small company present. The couple’s three week wedding trip went to Wisconsin Dells.

West Chester Mildred Duval Granville Edward Duvall Joel Willis Hopkins A. W. Hopkins Hopkins G. L. McClish First Congregational Church Patty Dawson Berea Urbana Ill O ZO Club Mr. Hopkins Oberlin College Oberlin Ohio University of Chicago Banking Joel W. Hopkins A W. Hopkins First National Bank Granville Telephone Company Congregational Church Silverspoon Avenue Joel Hopkins Wilhelmina Whitaker K. H. Edgerley Ascon

Social Calendar Notices for Local Clubs and Meetings

Rural Woman's club meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs Lloyd Alliman. Red Cross sewing session. H J club meets with Mrs James Shalla. notice changes of meeting place. J.W. Baker W.R.C. at West Chester Friday afternoon. Baptist Missionary society hosts 1 PM luncheon at church. Ladies Council of the Christian church will not meet this week. next Friday August 1 planned.

Booster Club Meeting at Robertson Home

Mrs. Marion Robertson hosted a booster club gathering with thirteen members present. President Mrs. Anna Landau led the business session as secretary Mrs. Arthur Duensing read the minutes, followed by sewing on baby blankets for the Red Cross. A luncheon was served by the hostess with Mrs. W. B. Edwards and Mrs. Martin Whittaker assisting. the next meeting will be with Mrs. Ralph Stewart in three weeks.

Marion Robertson Booster Club Anna Landau Arthur Duensing Red Cross W. B. Edwards Martin Whittaker Ralph Stewart

Kolosick Reunion Held In Iowa City Park

The Kolosick reunion occurs Sunday August 3 in an Iowa City park. Mr and Mrs Hopkins report 13413 congratulatory messages. Sterling Anderson provides music and Nora Capitani sings. Mrs Sidney Whitaker of Peru and Mrs Joel H Whitaker preside at the refreshment table with silver crystal service lighted tapers and a floral centerpiece.

Iowa City Hopkins Sterling Anderson Nora Capitani Sidney Whitaker Peru Joel H. Whitaker

Voncile Burton and William Henderson Tie Nuptial Vows

Voncile Burton and William H. Henderson were wed at the Little Brown church near Nashua in a noon ceremony performed by Rev. F. L. Hanscom. The couple will reside near Keota after a wedding trip, with attendees including family from Keota, Nashua, and Fremont.

Thomas R. Burton Keota Washington Voncile William H. Henderson John Henderson F. L. Hanscom Little Brown Church Nashua Back Hills F. A. Gossett Fremont Nebr Cora Henderson Iowa City T. R. Burton Fannie Henderson Winifred Mayer C. Dpd. Kirkpatrick Mary Ellen Slead Marjorie Stoutner

Jean Martin and Boyd Dunbar Repeat Wedding Vows

Jean Lubell Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Martin of Keota, and Boyd Elmer Dunbar, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Dunbar, reaffirmed their vows at a home ceremony near Keota. Dr. F. W. Eastwood officiated, with Ruth Dill as maid of honor and Harl Martin as best man. A luncheon followed, and the couple planned a short wedding trip before residing with Verne Dill while Dunbar farmed.

Jean Lubell Martin J. W. Martin Keota Boyd Elmer Dunbar F. A. Dunbar Verne Dill F. W. Eastwood First Presbyterian Church Washington Ruth Dill Harl Martin Dale Moody Miss Dill Bessie Ruth Martin Cloyce Dill Dale Dunbar Elmer Wade Harold Sheetz Harold Sheets John Sloss Bessie Martin Cloyce Earl Martin Marjorie Moody Florence A. Lewis

Keota Community Names Listed in Public Notice

Evelyn Amsberry Mary Madalyn Streit Rodney Dunn and several Keota residents including Mr and Mrs Carroll Brown Mr and Mrs Will Embree Mrs F M Herr and Mr and Mrs George Mayer appear in the public notice listing local community members and households.

Evelyn Amsberry Mary Madalyn Streit Rodney Dunn Carroll Brown Will Embree F. M. Herr George Mayer Keota

Shower Honors Mrs Fields by Sunday School Group

A Methodist church Sunday school mass led by Mrs. Edgar Porter hosted a potluck supper for Mary Brohm with Verna Bickel assisting. A miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Roy Fields followed with gift treasure hunting and many useful presents. Attendants included Martha Anne Mace Juanita Weidner Mary Weidner Esther Hayes Frances Sartor Louise Wasson and Mrs. Snider.

Methodist Church Edgar Porter Mary Brohm Verna Bickel Roy Fields Louise Porter Martha Anne Mace Juanita Mary Weidner Esther Hayes Frances Sartor Louise

Missing U S Aide Davis Seen Last In London Flight

The United States Navy announces Lieut. Eugene Davis assistant air and naval attaché at the London embassy has not been heard from since leaving Gibraltar for London two months ago aboard an RAF bomber where he served as observer. Davis is a native of Pocatello Idaho.

United States Navy Department Washington Eugene Davis London Gibraltar Davis Pocatello Idaho

Vocalists at Joint Recital Feature Hoover and Simpson

Kathryn Anne Hoover soprano and Bonnie Jean Simpson contralto will be presented by Mary Elouise Sorden Friday evening at a recital in the Harry G. Simpson home 1026 East Main street Ruth Michels will assist on marimba with piano accompaniment by Eleanore Louise Keagy and Miss Simpson Friends are invited to attend the eight oclock program including music by Lehmann Sarti Brillante Dvorak Greig and Coates and songs from Daisy Chain

Kathryn Anne Hoover Bonnie Jean Simpson Mary Elouise Sorden Harry G. Simpson East Main Street Ruth Michels John L. Yousling Eleanore Louise Keagy Miss Simpson Daisy CT Tserind Smith Bonnie Jean Simpson the Piper Curran Peitou Daisy Chain al Tee Polissena Johann —. Greig Largo New World Sym- Cns

Birthday List Celebrates Local and Area Children

Retuns reveals six year old Diane Mick marks her birthday with neighbors joining in. Other celebrants include Josephine Miller and Stephen George, first and fifth birthdays for their families. Kallaus couple honor 12th wedding anniversary. Out of town birthdays include Carrott, Lear, Owens, and Dawson, with Katherine Doran and Oscar Steele marking 10th and 8th birthdays. Maynard Mineart turns 11, Forrest Christner 7, as Riverside and Pleasant Ridge families celebrate.

George A. Carott Ainsworth William Lear East Highland Lonna Jean Owens Crawfordsville Barbara Dawson Clay

Mrs H J Schoonover and Friends Celebrate

Mrs H J Schoonover, Mrs Don Paul and Mrs Harve Busby are celebrated in a social gathering described in this brief society note. The event highlights local互 community ties and the hosting households.

H J. Schoonover Don Paul Harve Busby Cele

Past Noble Grand Circle Holds Meeting and Welcomes Four

Sixteen members gathered with Mrs. Helen Heilman for the Past Noble Grand Circle meeting. After business, members enjoyed cards and Chinese checkers, and four new members were welcomed. Mrs. Heilman hosted refreshments at small tables.

Noble Grand Circle Helen Heilman

Birthday Party Honors Larry Dean Burroughs Fifth Birthday

Mrs Myron Burroughs hosted a lawn birthday party for her son Larry Dean Burroughs turning five. Guests enjoyed games and photographs with cake and gifts as Shirley Dunbar and Patty Dunbar assisted with refreshments.

Beverly Wilson Shirley Junior Dunbar Martha Davis Seville Donna Mae Nelson Mildred Ruth Esther Charles Chorpenning Mary Ellen Gault Charles JoAnn Dickie Donnie Hayes Jerry Hayes Donald Hayes Lyle Wilson Ralph Chorpenning Earl Burroughs Sherm Gault Carl Nelson

Ice Cream Social at Bethel Church Near Washington

An ice cream social is planned for Friday evening at Bethel Church located northeast of Washington. The event aims to bring community members together with treats and fellowship.

Bethel Church Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mildred Duvall Robertson Voncile Burton William Henderson Dorothy McGuire Claudia Robert Allen Ostia Chesterfield Liccerr & Moens Tovacco Co Jean Martin Boyd Dunbar Mrs. Fields U.S Lieut Childrens AVING Marion Ccca Batisit ODD Lot RAYON Ray Diane Mick Lester Mick Josephine Irene Miller Glenn Miller Stephen Ray George Marion George Charles Kallaus Katherine Jane Doran GC. L. Doran Oscar Elmer Steele Elmer Steele Riverside Maynard Mineart Forrest Dean Christner Ezra Christner Pleasant Ridge Larry D. Burroughs
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