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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1947

Page

3

Pre-Nuptial Party for Phyllis Fulton in Columbus Junction

Bette Schlatter hosted a pre-nuptial courtesy for Phyllis Fulton of Columbus Junction at the Joe D. Schlatter home. Fulton will marry Max Schlatter on July 6. Fifteen guests enjoyed a casual evening with a shower and gifts given under a decorated umbrella. The pink and white décor echoed in refreshments. Mrs. Milo Fulton, mother of the honoree, traveled from Columbus Junction for the event.

Bette Schlatter Phyllis Fulton Columbus Junction Joe D. Schlatter Miss Fulton Max Milo Fulton

Missionary Society June Meeting Held at United Presbyterian

Alice Harvey and Mrs. W S Duncan co hosted last night for the Woman's Missionary Society evening division. Mrs W W Caldwell led devotions and the business meeting with fourteen members present. Mrs Tillie Caldwell and Mrs Edith Miller discussed lesson topics. Mrs H H McCleery reported on the recent W G M S gathering in Monmouth Illinois. A July picnic supper was announced at Mrs Albert's home.

Alice Harvey W. S. Duncan Woman's Missionary Society United Presbyterian Eduateh W. W. Caldwell Tillie Caldwell Edith Miller Irs H. H. McCleery Monmouth Ill Albert

Mrs Hall Hosts Priscilla Club Dessert Luncheon

Mrs Hugh Hall hosted a Priscilla Club dessert luncheon for the June meeting at 1020 S Iowa Ave yesterday. Guests included Mrs Will Jones Mrs Ella Duncan and Mrs Wylie Anderson with 12 members attending. summer flowers decorated the tables and patriotic quizzes and contests filled the afternoon.

Priscilla Club Hugh Hall Iowa Avenue Hall Will Jones Ella Duncan Wylie Anderson Jones Duncan

Simpson Visit Sets Stage for Refreshments Served

Simpson reports that during a visit the hostess provided refreshments to the party of women attendees.

Simpson

Damascus Shrine Meeting at Temple

Mrs Verona Nordyke presided at the Damascus Shrine regular meeting at the Masonic temple. Plans were made for a September school of instruction and an October ceremonial with dates to be set. A social hour followed taught by Mrs Merle Green and Mrs Lloyd Foster. Mrs Art Swift received a birthday cake surprise.

Verona Nordyke Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Merle Green Lloyd Foster Art Swift

Entertain Families Of Pythian Sisters Night Dinner

The last supper meeting for Pythian Sisters and families was held at K. Hall with about 35 attendees. A committee led by Mrs. H. C. Hotle Mrs. Harold Kerr and Mrs. Charles Murdock oversaw the supper followed by a social hour and a note about a Classified Act.

K. }. Hall H. C. Hotle Harold Kerr Charles Murdock

Birthday Candles Mark Local Family Celebrations

The notice lists numerous local birthday acknowledgments across families in Wy man, Oc wine, Brishton, Marengo, River side, Crawfordsville and Brighton. Names include Lewis Eugene Anderson, Mary Donna Oldt, Jamies Lee Waterhouse, Susan Kay Young, Nancy Sue Wollrab, Lucille Ann Knotek, Carol Jane Fisher, twins Joyce and Janet Davison, Tommy Hoover, John Liska, Caroleen Sartor, Eugene Grecian, Emil Anderson, Mildred Owens, Fred Reid, Harold Jarvis, William Paul Crow, Jerry Neff, Anna Marie Anderson, Bob Kleese, Cedra Kay Houseal, among others.

Lewis Eugene Anderson Mes Lewis Anderson Mary Donna Oldt Donald Odt Wyman Francis Ann MecKone C. W. McKone Jamies Lee Waterhouse Robert Waterhouse Susan Kay Young Robert Young Ocwein Nancy Sue Wollrab Harry Wollrab Lucille Ann Knotek Joan Knotek Carol Jane Fisher Howard Fisher Charlies Davison Brishton Joyce and Janet Davison John Liska Riverside Caroleen Sartor M. H. Sartor Eugene Grecian Emil Anderson Mildred Owens Crawfordsville Fred Reid Harold Jarvis William Paul Crow R. G. Wessler

Social Calendar events listed for clubs and meetings

Social calendar notes several afternoon meetings at K P hall and Sunset Park with hosts including Mrs Rex Crandall Mrs E L Stewart and Mrs P F Whistler. Luncheon times range 12 45 p m 1 00 p m with notices to bring flowers table service or a dish to pass. YT T T meeting postponed one week.

Pansy Hill Club E. L. Rouse West Chester W. R Rural Woman's Club Irs Lester Luckenbill Baptist Women's Missionary Society al Croke Mary Johnson Bert Yard Gene Smith Busy Bee Club Sunset Park Dorothy Melva Schnicker

Host to Playmates On Sixth Birthday

In observing his sixth birthday yesterday Donald Snodgrass entertained five playmates at his parents home. The party ran from three to five in the afternoon with refreshments and a birthday cake decorated with six candles. Guests included Duane Huisman Joyee Huisman Harry Fern Johnnie Wilson and Jim Cacy.

Donald Snodgrass Marion Snodgrass

Bolar and Anderson Tie the Knot in Christian Parsonage

Mrs. Dora Bolar and Charles Anderson were married in a single ring ceremony at six at the Christian parsonage officiated by Rev. T. C. Polk. The couple will reside in Washington.

Dora Bolar Charles Anderson T. C. Polk Washington

Welcome Return of Two Ministers to Methodist Church

A welcome back dinner at the Methodist church honored Dr. and Mrs. Fred E. Miller and Rev. Walter Smith and family. Miller returns to Washington church for a fifth year, both will serve another year together. Program included singing, Women’s Society of Christian Service remarks, gifts, and musical numbers by Ann Houck and Mrs. Melvin Houex.

Methodist Church Fred E. Miller Walter Smith Doctor Miller Washington Church Reverend Smith Fred Downing P. L. Etter Women’s Society of Christian Service Millers and Smiths Etter Miller Smith Ann Houck Melvin Houex Oakley Payne

Adequate daily meat encourages growth and vitality

Adequate protein essential for child growth and adult vitality comes best from daily meat without crowding out milk and eggs in the diet.

Rural Americans on Farms and Farm-Dependent Areas

About one fifth of United States residents live on a farm and another fifth reside in rural areas strictly dependent on farms for livelihood. The figures highlight the concentration of farming life in rural communities and the economy tied to agricultural activity.

United States

First Relief for Piles in Nine Years

Mrs. Clem Hawk of Plano Indiana writes she suffered piles for nine years while managing four school aged children farm work and household duties. After trying many remedies she found relief with SEL-O-PON capsules describing them as easy to take harmless and effective with continued use.

Clem Hawk Plano

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