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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1940

Page

3

Mrs May C Jay and J N Phillips Wed Yesterday

Mrs May Car ris Jay and James N Phillips wed at the Methodist parsonage. The single ring ceremony was read by Dr R C Keagy. The couple left for California and will spend winter in Long Beach before returning to Washington next spring.

May C. Jay J.N. Phillips May Carris Jay James N. Phillips Methodist R. C. Keagy Glenn McCall California Seattle Long Beach Phillips Washington Susie Johnson North Side Nellie Dodder Brid Squire Washington County Nurses Alumni Association

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Events

Thursday social at the country club includes a potluck dinner at 6 30 p m with Friendship club members and families. Mis sionary society meetings at Mrs Hugh Hall 1020 South Iowa avenue and the Methodist Woman's Home Missionary society hold a 2 30 p m gathering. Damascus Shrine plans a shrine picnic at Leighton park Ottumwa with dinner at 1 p m and bring table service. Call 751 R for attendance.

Friendship Club Alvin Shaw Methodist Woman's Home Missionary Society Hugh Hall South Iowa Avenue Baptist Women's Missionary Society Damascus Shrine Southern Iowa Shrine Leighton Park Ottumwa

Ladies Day Golf Postponed At Wellman Invite

Postponed Wednesday ladies day golf luncheon at the Wellman country club invites members for next Wednesday. Golf begins 9 30 a m with luncheon at 2 30 p m. Reservations via Helen Thompson due by Tuesday. Mrs Sherm White of Crawfordsville was a caller.

Wellman Wellman Country Club Helen Thompson Sherm White Crawfordsville

Just Us Club Meeting With Mrs Conrad

Seventeen members of the Just Us club met in Columbus Junction at the home of former member Mrs Dewey Conrad. Guests included Mrs Wayne Romine and her mother Mrs W J Williams of Wyman. Plans for a cue picnic in three weeks were made during the business session. Mrs Murray Smylie led quizzes and refreshments were served.

Just Us Club Mrs. Conrad Columbus Junction Dewey Conrad Wayne Romine W. J. Williams Wyman Murray Smylie

Pilotburg Ladies Aid to Meet August First

The Pilotburg Ladies Aid society will meet with Mrs Cecil Davisson Thursday afternoon August 1 in Pilotburg. Mrs Esther Hamilton is co hostess Roll call will be answered with one characteristic of Christ. Entertainment committee includes Mrs Roy Schulty and Mrs Daryl Oldfield.

Pilotburg

Shower honors Violet Bergstrom before Swedesburgh wedding

Mrs Hildreth Coates and Mrs Lillian Maxwell hosted a Tuesday afternoon shower in the Swedesburgh school gym for bride elect Violet Bergstrom. The event featured garden flower decor, poetry, autograph book verses, and a water set gift as Bergstrom prepares to marry Vincent Lindeen.

Crawfordsville Hildreth Coates Lillian Maxwell Violet Bergstrom Swedesburgh Vincent Lindeen Mrs. Coates Miss Bergstrom Delicione

Wedding Details Highlight Pink and White Theme

Florence White and Joan Maxwell describe a wedding with a pink and white color scheme and gumdrop favors. Out of town guests include the bride’s mother Mrs Bergstrum and sisters Marie and Mildred, cousin Misa Frances Bergstrum, groom’s mother Mrs Lindeen, Miss Palmquist, and relatives Mrs Johnson of Davenport and Mrs Mosgo of Sheldon.

Florence White Joan Maxwell Bergstrum Marie Mildred Misa Frances Bergstrum Lindeen Miss Palmquist Swedesburgh Mr. Lindeen Johnson Davenport Mosgo Sheldon

Baptist Women to Meet Friday Afternoon at Church

The Baptist Missionary Society will hold a Friday afternoon meeting hosted by Mrs. Will Sickles Mrs. Mary Johnson and Mrs. Mary Starr at the church The program follows a 1 pm potluck lunch with members bringing a dish sandwiches and table service from attendees

Will Sickles Mary Johnson Mary Starr Baptist Women's Missionary Society

Ronald Dean Sheetz Celebrates Sixth Birthday

Ronald Dean Sheetz celebrated his sixth birthday with eleven friends at his parents home Mr and Mrs Merle Sheetz on a Tuesday afternoon. The children played games and later enjoyed ice cream cake and cookies.

Ronald Dean Sheetz Merle Sheetz Ronald

Dean Receives A Batch Of Notable Birthday Gifts

A selection of thoughtful presents arrived for Dean on his birthday. Friends and family contributed items ranging from personal keepsakes to practical gadgets, reflecting warm wishes and celebrate his milestone.

Dean

Acid Stomach Promise Sells Adla Tablets Under Guarantee

EK. Hentges says a $1.25 bottle of Adla Tablets relieved pain from excess stomach acidity under the guarantee. He reports no more stomach upset and can eat anything now after using Adla. Available at local drug stores.

Hentges

Birthday Honorees Highlight Local Celebrations

Mrs. Clara Engel marks eighty four years as a member of the Three Quarter Century club. Mildred and Martha Whiting turn eighteen, Marjorie Carlson reaches sixteen, and Albert Leeshaw is aged 138. Other local honorees include Mvereee Prebyl Delbert Karll W Morgan of Clay Bob Hlendersen and neighbors near Crawfordsville.

Clara Engel Engel Mildred Martha Whiting H. J. Whiting Crawfordsville Albert Leeshaw Mvereee Prebyl Delbert Karll

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