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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1949
Page
3
A collection of opinion notes and columns critiques touching on civic responsibility, Census Year expectations, energy safety with gas leaks, and Father’s and Mother’s Day as expressions of family esteem. The Washington Coffee Club scene and reflections on unemployment compensation for students frame broader debates on welfare and state costs.
A miscellaneous shower for Mrs Aubrey Birkett was held June 19 at Mrs Stanley Dutler's Riverside home. Out of town guests included Mrs Loval Birkett and Mrs Ronald Birkett while prizes were won by Mrs Aubrey Birkett and others. Miss Myrna Joyce Pitz, Riverside, later Mrs Aubrey Birkett, married June 6 in Iowa City and now resides there with her husband.
West Chester WCTU met with Mrs Merle McDowell on Friday June 17 at Federated church. Devotions led by Mrs Bessie Bauer featured How Firm a Foundation. Mrs Pike led the program and Ira Hough read the state WCTU message. A business meeting noted penny boxes to be brought next time and a $1.34 collection was taken. The event included refreshments.
Virginia Marie Argo and Lloyd James Peiffer wed in a double ring ceremony at St Marys church Keota. The bride wore white slipper satin with fingertip veil and carried pink and white roses. Attendants included Martha Jean Peiffer and Jane Kay Argo. The reception followed at Mitty’s Cafe for 22 guests. The couple plans a northern town honeymoon and will reside south of Kent after June 26.
Jeanne Slickers was guest of honor at a Monday bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Helen Wittmer. The evening featured bingo, advice for the bride, and telegrams to the couple Jean and Jake. Guests sat at one table with pink and yellow decor and calendar place cards revealing the wedding date June 28 to Horace A Linder.
Mr and Mrs Richard Hayes hosted a Sunday evening cooperative supper at their home honoring Betty Caldwell home on vacation from nurses training in Cincinnati and celebrating Regina's first birthday Those attending included Mr and Mrs Howard Caldwell and family Mrs Lloyd Hayes Mr and Mrs Eq Chalupa and Roslyn Mr and Mrs Howard Benn and family
Mr and Mrs Eugene Chalupa and Moore of Vanella and Eliel Kirk Larry Donna Hughes Esther Patrick of Iowa City appear in a family notice listing relatives from Iowa City and surrounding areas.
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