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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1947

Page

3

Entertain Group At Turkey Dinner

Mr and Mrs Jo Hill hosted 23 relatives for a Thanksgiving turkey dinner at their 904 N Fifth Avenue home. Guests from Washington included I l Embree and son Charles Frank Embree Toni Jean Wittmer Joe Embree Max Don Phillip James Allisson Ronald Randy Lee. Kenneth James, son of Joe Embree, was ill with mumps and did not attend.

Chicago Harold Edmondson M. I. Edmondson Ted Morrison J. E. Bell Columbus Junction D. L. Hershberger Davenport Carl Hamann Ruth Tipton W. E Hammer Low Ardith Watkins Sharon Philadelphia Penna Harold Messer Williamsburg Zella Gillhan Rockford, Ill Velma Keller Howard Mangold Lee Wayne Mangold Stanley Mangold Keota R. A. McGuire C. C Free Robert Harwood Carl Reid Sandra J. F. Craft Willis Woods H. EF. Spielman E. A. Peasley Fairfield Washington Jo Hill Fifth Avenue I. l. Embree Charles Frank Embree Toni Jean Wittmer Joe Embree Max Don Phillip James Allisson Ronald Randy Lee Leo Embree Bertha Jean Iowa City Kenneth James

Myra VanNostrand Honored at Shower

Myra VanNostrand was honored at a pre-nuptial courtesy at the H. J. Schoonover home Wednesday evening. Inez Schoonover hosted a casual party with a miscellany of gifts for the bride elect who will wed Charles Schroeder Weissman Saturday. Pink and white decorations and seasonal refreshments set the mood, with the hostess aided by her mother and sisters Grace and Joan.

Myra VanNostrand H. J. Schoonover Inez Schoonover Charles Schroeder Weissman Grace Joan

Future Nuptials Of J Martin And G Adam

Announcement of the approaching marriage of Joan E. Martin to Gerald Adam. Miss Martin is the daughter of Charles W. and Mrs. Martin of Ainsworth. Mr. Adam is the son of Albert and Mrs. Adam of Washington.

J. Martin G. Adam Joan E. Martin Gerald Adam Miss Martin Charles W. Martin Ainsworth Mr. Adam Albert Adam Washington

Social calendar items list many church and club events

Notices for this column list numerous meetings and activities including Women's Missionary Society at U P church, Damascus Shrine at Masonic Temple, Pythian Sisters gatherings, West Chester Pythian Sisters at K P hall, Priscilla club dessert, Methodist family night dinner, Snowball Social club, Women of Country club bridge and golf, 4 H club, Mission Study class, Grace Hill Ladies Aid, Navajo club picnic postponed, Homemakers club, Bethel Missionary meeting, Pansy Hill club, West Chester W R C, Fleur de Lis club lunch, and reminder to not forget flowers for the flower show.

Women's Missionary Society U. P. Church Alice Harvey W. S. Duncan Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Pythian Sisters Dal K K. P West Chester P. m C. Rose Homemakers Club Hubert Redlinger

Local Birthday and Anniversary Notices

Happy birthday and wedding anniversary announcements list several residents of Keota Bsighton Pilotburg Wellman and surrounding areas. Names include Frank Kleese Albert Mills Dan Brindley Harold Speidel Homer Martin Manton Hebner B L Colin Fred Downing Grant Davis Glenn Chalupa Clarence Messemer Junior Batterson Caroline Christine Sheetz Ronald Dale Oldfield and Catherine Irene Neff with ages noted for selected individuals.

Frank Kleese Keota Albert Mills Dan Brindley Harold Speidel Homer Martin Manton Hebner B. L. Colin Bsighton Fred Downing Grant Davis Glenn Chalupa Pilotburg Clarence Messemer Junior Batterson Caroline Christine Sheetz Frank Grey Ronald Dale Oldfield Demar Oldfield of Wellman Catherine Irene Neff Claire Neff

Purvis Miller Repeat Vows In Methodist Ceremony

Mary Lucille Purvis and Russell Reed Miller renewed their vows yesterday at the Methodist church in Winfield in a ceremony attended by 75 guests. The couple, both from local families, planned a reception at the Miller home and will start a life together in an apartment above Bing's cafe.

Carl Hamann Tipton Robert Harwood Fairfield L. FE. McAfee Brighton Alan Dereiter Eleanor Swift Patricia Flynn John Miller Letty Gowey Washington Iowa City Brigh Mary Purvis Russell Miller Methodist Church Mary Lucille Purvis Russell Reed Miller Jalia Miller Hubert Purvis Winfield Fred E. Miller Edna Klein Ruth Miller Richard Purvis Everette Miller Gerald Purvis Miller Home Golia Miller South Seventh Avenue Paul Franklin Memphis Bing's Cafe Olds High Schneo Coe's Cafe Bing Washington High School

Beans Popular in Cheshire County Survey Findings

A Cheshire county New Hampshire survey shows high bean consumption among New England residents and relatively low cabbage intake. Average bean consumption is 12 pounds per person, while North Carolina averages 81 pounds.

Cheshire County New Hampshire New England North Carolina

Oil Sewing Jinc

A sewing machine left idle for a long time should be oiled occasionally to keep it in working condition.

Presbyterian Prayer Meeting Announced for Wednesday

A morning prayer gathering at the church is scheduled for 9 30 Wednesday at the church building. This notice provides the time and location for church members seeking spiritual reflection.

Presbyterian Mornin

Big Return from Phenothiazine Livestock Product

The development cost of phenothezine for parasite removal totaled $10,000 with an estimated yearly livestock saving value of about $10 million. The assessment marks a substantial return on investment in veterinary chemistry and animal health.

Attend Department Woman's Relief Convention Des Moines

Mrs. Lyle Hayes and companions traveled to Des Moines to attend the Department Woman's Relief Corps convention. Family members and visitors gathered for Sunday dinners and weekend visits across several households in Gracehill and surrounding areas.

Department W.R.C Des Moines Nelson Woodford Gracehill Lyle Hayes Frank Kleese Dept Woman's Relief Corp Joe Knight June Hayes E. L. Hyestone Washington Carl Corpman Ed Libe Earl Chorpening Charles Dan Boone Howe Guy Stacey Tommy South of Brighton Eugene Engel Max Waterhouse Louise Robert Waterhouse Isaac Deyoe Arapahoe Colo John Williams Williams Willard Bell Robert Sigourney Virgil Pardon Clifford Eyestone Howard Zihlmann Phillip Joe Ricks Coppock Willis Horton Clay Dan Boone Ben Bone Galena Beulah Mikach Ottumwa Ira Mikach H. A. Engel

Local Socials Note Miss Buxbaum in Crawfordsville

Etta Buxbaum appears in Crawfordsville on a Sunday afternoon. Mrs Paul Deimerly drove her mother Mrs Paul Harvey to Ottumwa on Monday for business.

Etta Buxbaum Crawfordsville Paul Deimerly Paul Harvey

Wayland W S C S June Meeting Hosted by Mrs Wood

Wayland W S C S met Thursday evening with Mrs Bertha Wood as hostess. Ten members attended. Visiting relatives from Kent Ohio and New London joined local families for community gatherings and trips in Goshen Ind. Attendees included Mrs Ezra Wittmer and others returning from the Middle District conference in Bluffton Ohio.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland W S. Cc. S Bertha Wood Wayne McNees Near New London Alan Hertiz Wm. Jadot Kent Ohio Dave Meyers Hore Fef. S. Mullett L. H. Rinner Bluifton

Marines Guarded the Mails in 1921 and 1926

Leathernecks were assigned protective duty for mail in 1921 and again in 1926 at the request of the post office department. They were highly commended for their efficiency in safeguarding the mail during those years.

Post Office Department

Fire retardant coating studied for land and sea use

Navy paint developed during the war as a fire retardant may be adopted for land and sea structures. Thick oil paint films could burn with dangerous heat and smoke, while hold back properties derive from antimony oxide aluminum flake and vinyl resin.

Tiny Beltone Hearing Aid Lets Deafened Hear Again

A compact hand sized hearing device, approved by the American Medical Association council, offers clear tone without bulky belts or cases. It adjusts to changing hearing and can be demonstrated at home with a free booklet from Beltone of Chicago, routes: Dept. 14.

Council On Physical Medicine American Medical Association Beltone 19Th St Chicago

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Jane Edmondson G. Kenton Mangold Brighton Methodist Church Jane Ann Edmondson K. J. Edmondson George Kenton Mengold G. Harold Margold E. Voss Edmondson Herbert Stouse Norman Koehner James Bey Robert Downing Clifford Steele Patsy Morrison Phyllis Luckenbill Jeane Mangold Ot Honor David McCail Shirley Fry Miss Margold Sheryl Willis Martin Martin’s Modern Cleaners N.A.D.C Pansy Hill Club E. L. Rouse Roll Cats Ernest Reed Martinsburg GC. A. Thompson Ellen Caldwell Miss Miller Bert Henry Greensburg Wayne Mattock Edina Harry Miller Martinsbur Burl Reed Grendview C. A. Thompson Weston Grape Orrie White Ray Lange Tait Radio & Appliance Iowa Ial Wayland W.S.C.S Mrs. Wood T. W. Harwood Spurgeons Sugh Hrifty
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