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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1933

Page

6

Quiet wedding joins Leenna Donaldson and Ted Cross

Miss Leenna Donaldson and Ted Cross were married in a quiet four o'clock ceremony at the Washington Presbyterian parsonage officiated by Rev. D. Chalmers Felton with a single ring. The couple hosted a 6:30 wedding dinner for about 26 at the bride’s parents’ home and a later charivari celebration. The bride, once employed at American Pearl Button, and the groom, who worked summers for the Iowa Highway Commission, will reside near Colfax.

Leenna Donaldson L. B. Donaldson South of Washington Ted Cross A. BE. Cross Colfax United Presbyterian Parsonage N Washington D. Chalmers Felton Lorena Donaldson Melville Donaldson Warren Myra Harvey James Chapman Sam Marsh American Pearl Button Company Iowa Highway Commission Taey Corfax

50th Anniversary of T. T. Green and Wife Celebrated

Keota observes the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Green with 60 relatives at a family gathering. A double ring ceremony used wedding rings from guests, featuring a ruby and topaz. A noon feast, organ music, and a grand afternoon of visiting followed.

L. L. Chamness Christian Church Green Keota

Heights PTA Meeting Highlights Student Readings and Dance

The Heights Parent-Teacher Association met Thursday at 3 45 PM. Miss Marie Landau's class presented a 100m segment, Raymond Kerr acted as announcer, and second graders recited poems. Sixteen third graders danced two folk pieces with Miss Landan at piano. New leader Mrs Keer directed. City PTA president Loyd Morrison attended and spoke. Doris Klepfer was honored at a surprise 14th birthday party hosted by her parents. Twenty eight members attended.

M. E. Church West Chester Jas. Griggs F. Lindenmeyer Neffenigger Hewitt Irwin Coffey Mabel Cristith Niffenigger The Heights Doris Doris Klepfer Clarence Klepfer Br. Patrick

Fortnightly clubs and society events listed social calendar

Community groups schedule March gatherings with meetings at homes on East Jefferson West Main and other streets. Activities include Fortnightly club sections, Jolly Quilting Circle, booster meetings, St Patrick programs, and Christian missionary society joint event with potluck provisions and special music. Hosts include Mrs McLaughlin Mrs Coffey Dr Witzigman and others.

Helen Coffey East Jefferson

Wayland Community Notes Include Illness Update and Local Visits

Wayland updates report Mrs Lawrence Gresscuy critically ill under nurse care in Magnolia. Local residents attend funerals, visit relatives in Unionville and Havre, and the Mich el Literary society earns 31.6 percent from the play Mammy's Lil Wild Rose.

Wayland Minnie Weaver Magnolia Lawrence Gresscuy Grosscup Coppock Henderson Brooks Sid Everette Weaver Beatrice Fairfield Jesse Davisons D. O. Davison eLn Ezra Wittmers Irene Helen Uameen Amanda Ruth Rafath Duvuquela Dorothy Kainmeller Farm Bureau Effie Good Family Council Sheri Swartvedruber Noble Selina Cote Thomas Swartvendruber Neal Raymore Thomas Fred Herbert Hopedale Selina Wittmer Ted Cox Olds John Bush East Wayland Cox Clyde Brown Old The Michel Literary Society Mammy

Vicks Introduces Low-Cost Mouth Wash Trial Offer

Vicks markets a new antiseptic mouth wash with a home-use trial program. Five million bottles in a special trial size were sold to druggists at a steep discount, offering 25 cents value for 1 dime. If out of the trial size, the regular 10 ounce bottle is 35 cents with money-back guarantee if not satisfied after a week.

Vicks VapoRub Vicks

Mrs. Klepfer Serves Meals to Group

Mrs. Klepfer served meals to the group, providing food and hospitality for their gathering.

Klepfer

Presbyterian Choir Rehearsal Moves to Saturday Evening

Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M calls a special meeting Monday March 13 at 8 p m to work in the Second Degree. The Presbyterian choir rehearsal shifts from Friday to Saturday at 7 o clock. T L Brookhart W M.

Rainbow Meeting Soo Rainbow Girls Presbyterian Washington Lodge No A. F A. M T. L. Brookhart W. M

Nine Iowa Commodities Advance in Price

Market report from Des Moines shows nine commodities advancing in price while nine declined and nine held steady during the period. Data includes variability across staples and related items with mixed movements observed.

Des Moines

J C Penney officials meet in Iowa City with founder present

J C Penney store manager in Washington and associates joined a meeting in Iowa City last evening. The guest of honor was J C Venney founder of the company. The gathering aimed to coordinate efforts among five Penney units including Iowa City Washington Cerro Gordo Rapids Muscatine and Clinton to serve communities better in the coming year.

H. Or. Lund J. C. Penney Company Washington Ed Conner Glen McFarlane Dora Minick Ireta Fetters Alice Hanley Iowa City J. C. Venney Cera Rapids Muscatine Clinton Penney

Farm price index slides to new low in mid February

United States Department of Agriculture statistician reports farm prices remain weak with the mid February index at 49 percent of the 1909 14 average. The index is two points below January 15 and 11 points under the previous year.

Af. Carl Department of Agriculture United States

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