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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1951

Page

3

Eileen Waller Honored At Prenuptial Shower

About 60 relatives and friends attended a shower Tuesday afternoon at the 76 township community building honoring Eileen Waller. A rolling pin signing, piano selections, and a message formed from the letters in Fire of Eileen and Don preceded a solo by Mrs. Paul Adam. The gift table featured a doll bride and aqua pink decorations. The bridal party included Rose-Elen Reed and Margaret Sprague assisting with gifts. the wedding date June 26 at St. Mary's Keota was announced.

76 Township Eileen Waller Miss Waller Joanne Reed Eileen Don Paul Adam Miss Reed Rose- Elen Reed Margaret Sprague Ainsworth Don Heisdorffer St. Mary's Church Keota Charles Statler Floyd Green Melvin Bell Ruby Sharp Jakie Anderson

A Fine Dinner, Hrew It to Dog

A promotional notice claims CERTA VIN and BAVS cure stomach issues. It describes a woman plagued by gas and bloating who now eats freely and digests well after taking the product. The ad urges readers to buy from Pioneer Cut Rate Drug Store.

Washington Certa Vin Pioneer Cut Rate Drug Store

Walter Reed, Viola Gingens, and Kenneth Bell in notice

Walter Reed, Mrs. Viola Gingens, and Mrs. Kenneth Bell are named in a local public notice or social announcement highlighting recognized individuals and roles within the ceremony or event. The item preserves the names without added details or context.

Walter Reed Viola Gingens Kenneth Bell

Wellman Flower Show Attracts Good Crowd

Wellman Garden club held its annual flower show at the Legion building on Tuesday June 5 despite cold weather rain and high winds. Forty nine entrants entered with several entries in each. Frank Lee of Aldous Flowers Iowa City judged and awarded ribbons while praising new ideas and outstanding specimens. More than 250 people registered and helpers served refreshments as seven surrounding towns were represented. The club thanks the Legion for the use of the building and everyone who helped.

Wellman Wellman Garden Club Legion Building Vic Rampleburg Frank Lee Aldous Flowers Iowa City

Typographical mixups threaten large hosiery mill project

A magazine misprinted contracts placing a $3,000,000 hosiery mill in Andrews South Carolina instead of Andrews North Carolina. The error could affect plans and local impacts as officials review the contract listings and potential economic effects.

Andrews S. C N. C

East is West on the 180th Meridian

The note plays on the reversal of directions as East and West swap across the 180th meridian, highlighting the globe’s opposite-truth perception at that line. The remark uses a playful geography quip to illustrate longitude reality.

Autopsy in Death of Rev. T E Hackett in Clinton

Clinton county coroner Dr. L O Riggert conducted an autopsy to determine the cause of death of the Rev. T. E. Hackett 44 former Mercy hospital chaplain Cedar Rapids. Hackett's body was pulled from the Mississippi River and appeared to have been in the water for some time. He was last seen in Clinton around May 28 and was not wearing clerical garb. A wrist watch and change in pockets were noted and identification was made from cards found on the body.

Clinton L. O. Riggert Clinton County T. E. Hackett Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids Riggert Hackett Mississippi River Clinto

Wellman Teacher Weds in Iowa City

Julia Matheson of Williamsburg and James McNair of Newton married in Iowa City Monday June 4. The bride taught English at Wellman school this year and the groom studied at Iowa University. They will live in Iowa City where he will continue studies. Mrs. Roxy Durian of Wellman attended.

Julia Matheson Williamsburg James McNair Newton Iowa City McNair Wellman School Iowa University Roxy Durian Wellman

U and I Club Meet Guests at Genkinger Home

Eleven members of the U and I club attended a Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Stella Genkinger's home. Mrs. I. B. Hexworth, club president, led a brief business session after the reception.

Emma Campbell U and I Club Stella Genkinger I. B. Hexworth

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