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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1947

Page

3

Jirsa Fullerton exchange vows at Jirsa home

Rosemary Jirsa and Harry Fullerton wed in a two o clock ceremony at the Jirsa home south of Richmond with about 40 guests. The bride wore a white satin gown and received a pearl necklace as a gift from the groom. The reception and wedding dinner followed in the home with blue and white decor. The couple plans to reside in Washington after September 1.

Rosemary Jirsa Harry Fullerton Jirsa Rosemary L. Jirsa Harry L. Fullerton L. T. Fullerton Charles Jirsa Miss Jirsa Mr. Fullerton Richmond Walter A. Smith Washington Methodist Church Petty Simons Charles Jirsa, Jr Lohenerin Iines Simons Jirsa House Lloyd Hobart Berwyn Ill Edwin Vachulka Cicero Edward Barling Chicago George Jirsa Brookfield Fullerton E. M. Bridges and Company United States Army Washington W. Madison Street Z. C. B. J. Hall

Social Calendar Minutes Set For Club Events

Country club members and families meet at 7 p.m. for a cooperative supper at the club house. On Friday the Baptist Women's Missionary Society hosts a co-operative luncheon at 12 45 p.m. with Mrs. Paul Wells. The Women’s Council of Christian Church gathers at 6 30 p.m. for a picnic supper and general meeting at Sunset mark. Transportation via group leader.

Country Club Baptist Women’s Missionary Society Paul Wells Women's Council of Christian Church

Birthday Wishes For Local Children

Four birthday candles glow for Michael Hugene Durst son of John and Durst from Wellman along with Richard Dean Warren son of Sam and Warren family. Nancy Ellen Osincup and Janet Carol, born last week, celebrate third birthdays with their families. Marjory Sue Patterson Janice Fay McGill Charlotte Earl and Darrell Ross marked birthdays today as Journal staff shared ice cream sundaes in Charlotte Earls honor.

Michael Hugene Durst John D. Durst Wellman Richard Dean Warren Sam Warren Nancy Ellen Osincup Janet Carol Herbert Osmneup Marjory Sue Patterson Frank Patterson Kalona Janice Fay McGill John Meili Charlotte Earl Darrell Ross Journal Charlotte Earls

Homemakers Club Meeting Notes With Mrs A Wiley

The July Homemakers club gathering led by Mrs Arthur Wiley included ten members and five children plus guests Mrs Charles Hotle and Carla, Mrs Dale Woodburn, Alice Hunter, Ida Depers. Members shared Fourth of July highlights. Mrs George Dare was named picnic chair for August. No August meeting. Prizes went to Mrs Woodburn Mrs Hotle and Mrs Jack Trotman. Refreshments served by the hostess with help from Mrs Hotle Amos Stout and others.

Homemakers Club Arthur Wiley Charles Hotle Carla Dale Woodburn Alice Hunter Ida Depers George Dare Hubert Redlinger Edward Shalla Woodburn Hotle Jack Trotman Amos Stout

Women of Country Club enjoy golf bridge and dinner

335 women at the Country Club spent a few hours of golf and bridge yesterday afternoon then a two course dinner at the clubhouse. Mrs. C. W. Stewart won high bridge score while Mrs. W. J. Shannon had the most 4s and Mrs. M. J. Cruise the most 8s on their cards. Next Wednesday guests from nearby towns will join for morning golf and a 1 PM luncheon.

C. W. Stewart W. J. Shannon M. J. Cruise

Dutechettes Club Meeting With Merle Farrier

The Dutechettes 4-H club met July 17 with Merle Farrier and six members present. Janet Tinnes spoke on work clothes and Vivian Luers demonstrated manicuring nails. Mrs. Orville Griggs, leader, oversaw the session at Washington Town Mider.

Dutechettes Merle Farrier Janet Tinnes Vivian Luers Orville Griggs

W C T U Meeting in West Chester with Mrs Ross

The West Chester W C T U met Friday afternoon with Mrs Will Ross nine members and a visitor Mrs Willis Ross present. Mary Ross led devotions Dusenberry and Flo Ross read poems vice president presided. Program leader Ida Hough Edith Bauer reviewed the national president address. Tra Hough spoke on Three Ts Boomerang from Union Signal. Pike reviewed Willard Memorial Fund and quiz on it. Collection $1.86. penny daily boxes $12.36. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Mary Ross.

West Chester Will Ross Willis Ross Mary Ross Dusenberry Flo Ross Ida Hough Edith Bauer Tra Hough Union Signal Pike

Snider-Zieglowsky Tie Nuptials At Nashua Church

Maxine Snider and Theodore Zieglowsky wed at the Little Brown church in Nashua in a 1:30 ceremony officiated by Rev. Hansom. The couple plans to live on a farm southeast of Washington after a short wedding trip.

Elmer Guenther Maxine Snider Theodore Zieglowsky John Zieglowsky Little Brown Church Nashua Hansom Phyllis Guenther Paul Zieglowsky Carl Zieglowsky Washington American Pearl United States Army South Pacific

Club records discuss award day and exhibits

The notes cover record books and achievements with club exhibits. The next meeting is scheduled for August 14 with Patricia Whistler. Refreshments were provided by the hostess’s mother.

Patricia Whistler

Bridge Club Meets With Mrs. Ornduff

The Tuesday Bridge club met with Mrs Wanda Ornduff in Ainsworth. One table played with high score prize to Mrs Edith Richards and second high and low to Mrs Irene Thompson and Mrs Lulu Moore. Hostess served a one course luncheon. Next meeting will be with Mrs Eathel Trotter.

Ainsworth Wanda Ornduff Edith Richards Irene Thompson Lulu Moore Eathel Trotter

Class Has Reunion And Picnic In Wayland Park

The class of 21 held a reunion at Wayland park with attendees including Mr. and Mrs John Roth and families, Mr. and Mrs Earl Hochstettler, and others from Wha jona and nearby towns. A Nett Family Reunion followed with descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs Wm Neff gathering at Wayland park with relatives from Moline, Ka lona, Wellman, West Chester, Memphis, Washington, Mt. Pleasant, and more.

Wayland Wayland Park John Roth Pleasant Earl Hochstettler Whajona Emery Egsti Wade Huffman Conrad Hanze Clair Boshart Jacob Graber Sam Elder Dale Davison Brenda Memphis Tenn Harold Neff Mary Neff Washington Henry Burkey Zella Crowl Mt. Pleasant Lester Neff

Wayland Community Notices Highlight Meetings and Picnic

Bergh Home hosts W S C circle with Ben Neff Marvin Keith and families present. Progress club holds annual family picnic at the park with Mr and Mrs Zehr Wittin McKirahan Wenger Sharpe Boller Sodergren Berkshire Hileman and Bos among attendees.

The Progress Club Lyte Zehr Ed Wittin J. R. MecKirahan A. C. Wenger Chris Gerald Sharpe Larry Olive Boller Clair Sodergren

Dill Reunion Set for July at Sunset Park

The annual Dill reunion will be held Sunday July 27 at Sunset Park. A basket div event is planned with attendees from area families and friends sharing memories and fellowship.

Sunset Park

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