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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1927

Page

3

Washington Marriage of Brookhart and Berger

This afternoon at four o'clock at 856 West 29th Street Des Moines witnessed the marriage of Sarah Margaret Brookhart daughter of Mrs J L Brookhart and Walter Charles Berger son of Mr and Mrs M Berger. The ceremony used a single ring service conducted by Dr O H Cessna with Harley Boeke best man and Dorothy Kauffman maid of honor. The couple, who met as Iowa State college classmates, plan to reside in Auburn Nebraska after August 1st following Berger’s position as district sales manager for Ralston Purina Mills Co. The bride is celebrated for a flawless school record and college achievements while the groom is noted for athletic leadership and business promise.

Guy E. Manatt West 29Th Street Des Moines Sarah Margaret Brookhart J. L. Brookhart Walter Charles Berger M. Berger Cedar Rapids O. H. Cessna Iowa State College Harley Boeke Dorothy Kauffman Josephine Chambers Hayden Colorado Manatt Miss Chambers Ames Department of Agricultural Economics Margaret Brookhart Kappa Delta Mortar Board Margaret Tolbert MacRea Columbus Junction A. C Fedderson Sigma Chi Ames College Leo Novak Berger Ralston Purina Mills Co St. Louis Nebraska Auburn Legion Washington

United Presbyterian Service Music Plan Noted

First United Presbyterian announces music for services with organist Helen Tarvey to lead.

Helen Tarvey

Community Notes from Eureka Church And Social Events

Sunday School at 10:00 a m at Eureka Methodist Church with Mrs Lewis Duke as superintendent aims to boost the Sabbath school. Socials feature bride to be Mr Miss, am ber gifts, and toasts at East Main street social with guests from Philadelphia and local residents.

Bureka Methodist Church Lewis Duke

Community group meetings and notices listed for June 28

Local organizations announce regular meetings and events for June 28 to June 29. West Chester Pythian Sisters, Missionary societies, a girls club rally in Washington City Hall, Ferm Leaf club dinner, Daughters of Veterans, Bethel Presbyterian Women, Priscilla club, Damascus Shrine event in Mason Temple, Rosemary and TOS BR clubs, Kolah duty, and Knights of Columbus all schedule gatherings with chairmen named and locations noted. Several solicit donations of clothing for flood victims.

Dayton Grove Club Meeting Scheduled for June 29

The So and S. club of Dayton Grove will meet Wednesday June 29 at Mrs. Roy Gardner's home. Members are asked to bring their thimble.

Daughters of Veteran Art Priscilla Club J. M. Godfrey Rosemary Club Vincent Marek Tres John Jackson Wast Main Pam So and S. Club Dayton Grove Roy Gardner

Slow Weight Loss Advised by Health Expert

A health expert warns against rapid dieting noting that drastic weight cutbacks risk health. Elleen Bourne in Liberty emphasizes gradual reduction, explaining that years of excess weight cannot be shed in months without harm.

Elleen Bourne Liberty

Crawfordsville Club Hosts Honorary India Missionary Dinner

The Social Hot club hosted a one o clock luncheon at Mrs. J. C. Huston’s home in Crawfordsville on June 24 honoring Mrs HMmma Mill son who will soon return to Gujranwala India. The event featured pink roses decorations a four course luncheon and a three piece orchestra. Guests included Mrs J C Wooley of Columbia Missouri and Mrs William Jones of Vendecia Ohio with readings and vocal solos closing the program.

Crawfordsville J. C. Huston J. Cc. Wooley Columbia Missouri William Jones Vendecia Ohio Hmmma Millson Gujranwala India Austen Grace Williams Maud Lease Helen Bullers Maryal Graham Nellie Manners Hlppe Huston Myrtle Orvis Lisle Anwyl Cloyce Huston Egypt Mrs. W. Porter Hope Huton

Roses and gowns mark June time event with guests

Hope Huston and Mrs. Ollie Anwyl led a pleasant gathering with appearances by Myrtle Orvis. The program featured a lively musical number and rose baskets, all coordinated with June time and floral decor. A group photo capped the occasion before guests left.

Hope Huston Ollie Anwyl Myrtle Orvis Gtn

Local Notes From Crawfordsville

Mrs Grant Fawards is recovering after an Iowa City operation. Mr Murphy Was improves after a stomach trouble not a stroke. Lloyd Burris undergoes cheek fumar removal at Town City. Harold Graham and daughter Jane visit parents in Atlas and Carthage while on vacation. Rev W G Barr returns from Fayette and Oelwein after several days away.

Crawfordsville Grant Fawards Iowa City Murphy Lloyd Burris C. Burris Cotter Town City Harold Graham Jane Atlas Carthage Til Graham W. G. Barr Fayette and Oelwein

Washington Girl Reserves Seek Ottumwa Camp

Several Washington members of the Girl Reserves show interest in a Girl Scout camp at Gardner's Bend along the Des Moines river from Ottumwa for August 11 to 18. Open to girls eleven and older, registrations are due by July 1 with Mrs. Manton Hebmer handling details. Mrs. Fred Niemeyer and Mrs. Jack War of Detroit have departed after a visit at the Aarwood home.

Washington Gardner's Bend Des Moines River Ottumwa Manton Hebmer

Local visitors and county 4 H clubs noted in Washington county

Rev W Moore and Earl Young visited town yesterday while Helen Wilson and Florence Cunningham arrived from Iowa City for the weekend. Ruth Eggars came from Davenport to visit Anna Stott and friends. 4 H clubs in Washington county plan a rally day next Wednesday with registration at 9 30 and an afternoon pageant and fashion show in the city hall. About 100 girls are expected with lunch brought by the participants.

Clarence Flynn Dublin Keota Verva Sanders Coates Denver Colorado Ruth Marr Fairfield Earl Corbin Washington Sunset Park Helen Wilson Florence Cunningham Iowa City Ruth Eggars Davenport Anna Stott Washington County Prairie Center Club Fairview Club Fern Cliff Club Riverside Club Red Brick Club

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