Clare Ann Falk to wed Leon Hilfman in June
Miss Clare Ann Falk of Washington Iowa announces engagement to Leon Lewis Hilfman son of Dr and Mrs Ralph Hilfman Bettendorf Iowa The wedding is set for June 23 They both attended the University of Iowa where they joined sororities and fraternities The couple plans to reside in Los Angeles California
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Joe Falk
Washington
Iowa
Clare Ann
Leon Lewis Hilfman
Ralph Hilfman
Bettendorf, Lows
Miss Falk
State University of Iowa
Sigma Delta Tau
Hillman
University of Iowa
Phi Epstion Bi
Los Angeles
Calif
Past Noble Grand Circle Meeting Noted Guests
The Past Noble Grand circle met Tuesday evening with Mrs Fred Bourgeois. Twenty members and two guests Mrs Harold Brock and Mrs Mella Pickens attended as Mrs Myral Smith presided over the business meeting. Next gathering to be with Mrs Doyle Brown. The evening continued with card games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grand Circle
Fred Bourgeois
Harold Brock
Mella Pickens
Myral Smith
Doyle Brown
Birthday greetings for local residents noted
The notice lists birthday observances for Margarette Ann McCleery Patricia Sitler Lorene Booth and others. Special congratulations go to Mrs Frank L. Wilson and Mrs John Kennedy who are celebrating birthdays today in Brighton and at home respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margarette Ann McCleery
Patricia Sitler
Lorene Booth
Gleede Dold
Bob Swift
William James Mouser
Howard Baker
John Walling
Jo Ann Chalupa
Frank L. Wilson
John Kennedy
Brighton
Social Calendar of Local Clubs and Events
Notices for the social calendar list events by 10 a m Thursday Past Chief Association meets at 4 00 pm Mrs Hubert Lehrer hosts Heights Social Club at 12 noon Sunset Park gathering at log cabin Country Club lunch at 1 pm reservations with Mrs Frank Miller by Monday evening $1 per plate St Anthony Circle hosts 2 00 pm Mrs Cleo Shockey note Navadley Independent Club 1 30 pm dessert host Mrs J L Kennedy RSVP Friday W C S of Methodist church 2 00 pm at the church Carol Brewer guest speaker Rebekah lodge 5 00 pm at G F hall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Association
Hubert Lehrer
Heights Social Club
Sunset Park
Log Cabin Country Club
Euest Dauncheon
Frank Miller
St. Anthony Circle
Cleo Shockey
Mita
Navadley Independent Club
J. L. Kennedy
Initiation of Catholic Daughters Court Me Dormit in Ottumwa
Sunday June 12 initiated Court Me Dormit No 504 with Ottumwa support. Officials Anna Bater and Theresa Brady attended from Ottumwa and received corsages. Margaret Ellen Barker sang Mother Be Loved as Rev Daniel Lord spoke on unity and charity. Officers were installed and sixteen Ottumwa members joined a cooperative dinner with fifty attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
Adeline Proctor
Ottumwa, Sow
Anna Bater
Theresa Brady
Ottumwa
Ellen Barker
Daniel Lord
S. J
Corcoran
Edwin Rece
Winifred Kelly
Rosemary Nemmers
the Sehulty
Helen Birney
Marcell
Vittetoe
Anna Toomey
Dodd Golden Anniversary Hosts 160 Guests
Mr and Mrs John Dodd celebrated their golden wedding by entertaining 160 guests at an open house on Tuesday. Afternoon and evening hostesses managed the serving and guest book while out of town visitors joined from Cedar Rapids Ames Des Moines Keota Brighton and Grinnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dodd
Mrs. Dodd
Homer Brower
John Shebeck
Fred Vandrum
Tom Davis
Catherine Wallace
Rosamond Sojka
Harry Drake
E. H. Messer
Iva Bales
Brower
Mrs Shebeck
Charlotte Little
Dorothy Currie
Dean Harter
Floyd Doty
Dean
Linda Herson
Cedar Rapids
Robert Harter O' Ames
C. W. Long
Ralph Davall
Brighton
Raymond Ferguson
Grinnell
J. W. Meyer
Virginia
Keota
Patricia Sitley
Tommy Lewis
Des Moines
Dodd
Breakfast Shower for Miss Whisler at H Birneys
A nine o clock breakfast and misc shower honor Frances Whisler, bride to be, hosted at Mrs Homer Birney’s home northeast of Washington. Guests sat at crescent tables with yellow daisy centerpieces and parasol favors. Gifts were displayed in guests’ umbrellas and revealed as Miss Whisler browsed. Madonna lilies and roses adorned the dwelling for the pre nuptial event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Whisler
Homer Birney
Washington
James Birney
Honor Daughter At Morning Breakfasts
Mrs. Hugh McCleery hosted two morning breakfasts on Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:04 a.m. in honor of her daughter Mrs. McKinnie Phelps of Denver. The home was decorated with garden flowers and entertainment included piano by Mrs. Phelps and songs by Carolyn Hamilton with accompaniment from Mrs. Richard McCleery. Out-of-town guests included Margaret Moller of Davenport and Mary McConaughy of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McCleery
McKinnie Phelps
Denver
Colo
Phelps
Carolyn Hamilton
Richard McCleers
Margaret Moller
Davenport
Mary McConaughy
Des Moines
Ice Cream Social Planned At Circle
At St Marys Circle Tuesday evening Mrs. Leslie Payne led a meeting to plan an ice cream social. Louise Ryan hosted with guests Mrs Bonnie Zahon and her Detroit guest. An airplane banco provided entertainment. high score went to Mrs Payne and low to Catherine Swift. Refreshments were served by the hostess and co hosts. July committee named Lyle Schulty Geraldine Schulty Mrs Paul Peiffer and Mrs Emil Peiffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Circle
Leslie Payne
Louise Ryan
Bonnie Zahon
Detroit
Banco
Ayone
Catherine Swift
Leo Sueppel
Lyle Schulty
Geraldine Schulty
Paul Peiffer
Emil Peiffer
Ottumwa OBS Invited by OFS Chapters for Golden Rule Event
The Ottumwa chapter invites OBS to attend Monday June 20 at 7:30 PM as the Oskaloosa chapter presents the Golden Rule to Ottumwa. The Keota chapter invites OBS on Wednesday June 23 with the Sigourney Chapter presenting the Golden Rule to Keota.
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Ottuuwa
Oskaloos
Ottumwa
Keota
Sigourney
Wonder Salve Promises Relief for Skin Irritations
Wartime discovery Wonder Salve touted for psoriasis eczema itching and athlete’s foot. Claiming no acids or alcohol and painless application, it’s advertised as antiseptic, white, grease free, and effective for home use.
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Wonder Valve
Poppy Auxiliary Reports At Legion Hall Meeting
The Auxiliary met at the Legion hall Tuesday evening with Mrs. Palmer Schilling presiding. Poppy chairman Mrs. E E Ward reported 200 posters by school children for the poppy poster contest and $443 from poppy sales. Rehabilitation chairman Mrs Archie EKun Dios said 25 canteen books were sent to Knoxville Veterans Hospital costing FH v0 and $25 used for other veterans hospitals. The unit paid for a child’s tonsillectomy. The Junior College scholarship was awarded to Ronnie Baker. Officers elected for next year: president Mrs Neil Burton. vice presidents Mrs Palmer Schilling Mrs Joe Wolf Mrs Nate Young. secretary Mrs S W Easter. treasurer Mrs Wayne Robison. sergeant at arms Mrs R J Tanner. historian Mrs Kenneth Bleeha. chaplain Mrs Golia Miller. A memorial service was held for Mary Lord gold star mother. Refreshments followed with a Flag Day motif prepared by Mrs Harold Jarvis Mrs Harold Boyd and Mrs Kenneth Bleeha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Ekun- Dios
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Veterans
Schilling
Ronnie Baker
Neil Burton
Palmer Schilling
Joe Wolf
Nate Young
S. W. Easter
Wayne Robison
R. J. Tanner
Kenneth Bleeha
Golia Miller
Mary Lord
Honor Mrs Holtz As 50 Year Eastern Star Honor
Riverside Floral chapter E. S. held a June event honoring Minnie Holtz as a 60 year member of Eastern Star. Forty invited guests attended while Roy Holtz played piano and Mrs. Claude Flynn read a local chapter history. A corsage, pin, and certificate were presented by local and grand officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Floral Chapter
E. S
Minnie Holtz
Eastern Star
Fist
Holts
Andres Levy
Marie Tener
Roy Holtz
Claude Flynn
Picnic at Sunset Park Corrected in Town Notices
A town note clarifies that the Sunset Park gathering occurred Monday evening and was not held at the D A R as reported in Tuesday’s paper. The item appears in a local classifieds context under the town notices column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Washington Evening Journal masthead summary
The Washington Evening Journal details staff roles including R F Shannon as publisher and Charles Morris as news editor. It notes publication schedule, rates for in town and out of state subscriptions, and press association affiliations.
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Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co
R. FE
Iowa
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Mero
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