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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1947

Page

3

Honor Mrs. Mottet At Birthday Party In Riverside

In Riverside on May 1 Mrs. Clement Mottet was honored at a surprise birthday gathering hosted by friends. The event featured card games, social time, noon dinner, and a large angel food cake. Local families and nearby residents joined the celebration at the Thames home near River Junction.

Mrs. Mottet Riverside Clement Mottet Melosh Havel and Terry Vincent Tellin John Jackson Stanley Dutler Walter Sojka Sandra Fred Lukavsky Richard Lukavsky Elmo Rummerfart Harold Lukavsky Columbus Junction Charles Vondrasek Washington Vernon Thames River Junction Thomas Wilma Lukovsky Daryl Wingler Vaida Wingler Conrad Brenner West Main Street Thomas L. Wolfe St. Mary’s Church Charles Vondarasek Vondrasek Anna Krotz Allen Snyder Hardman Grandview Herman Heitzman Heitzman Joleie Josephine Heitzman Louis Stella Heitzman Mary Schnoebelen Vern Anita Reno Kron Henry Kiefer Ardell Kiefer Coleen Herbert SeMnobelen Chicago Loren Burr Lone Tree Richard Kron Iowa City

Houses Tremble in Strong Wind Storm at Crawfordsville

A strong wind storm hit Crawfordsville on Wednesday night around 9. Houses trembled in several areas though no twister occurred. Garden work is behind as many fields were planted Monday and rain delayed tasks.

Crawfordsville J. A. Raymond Mary Davis Williamsburg Humphrey Roberts John R. Williams John Hughes Patricia Turner Phyllis Anderson Iowa City Leah

Brighton Women At Federation Clubs Convention

Brighton residents report a county federation clubs meeting in Washington with Mrs Wm Van Zanten Mrs J C Bridges Mrs L E White Mrs Cecil Walker Mrs Charles Crish and Mrs J FE McAfee among attendees. Several local births and visits noted including a son for Mr and Mrs Joseph Stark in Ottumwa and other family visits. Harmony club met with roll call of Faster poems and refreshments.

Brighton Wm van Zanten J. C. Bridges L. E. White Cecil Walker Charles Crish J. FE. McAfee Ruth With Federated Clube Washington Wim. Spercer Stockport L. E. McAfee Ray Duttweiler Greenfield S. C R. Duttweiler Ira Saunders Richland Kermit Oswald Millard Jones Charles Heer Feitfield Jefferson County Hospital Stirling White Davenport James Long Harry Hoskins Oskaloosa Jane Louise Harry Hoskins Gilbert Hoskins Harmony Club Cora Pringle Leland Horton Shkrony Krew Horn C. H. Vian Zee van Zee Brighton High School Keith Murray Topeka Kan T. B Davison William Fillmore Chicago H. W. Fillmore

Heitzman Family to Visit with Daughter Miriam

A visit is planned in about two weeks by Miriam Heitzman and her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. H Heitzman.

Will R. H Heitzman Miriam Chicago Marjorie Gallivan

Sunday and Weekend Socials Round Up in Local Homes

Hayes and Sandra and Mr and Mrs Cloyce Hayes and family visited Mrs Lloyd Hayes for dinner. Several couples shared Saturday supper at the Nelson Woodford home plus pinochle. Guests included Stacy and Tommy, Waterhouse and Engel families, and Ira and Carl Hough. remodeling at Corpman home includes water, kitchen sink, bathroom, and planned furnace. C A Strehm improving and seen outside.

Robert Waterhouse Tanly Eugene Engel Max Waterhouse Louise Ira Hough West Chester Nelson Woodford Carl Corpman

Cranberries Rich in Vitamin C in Raw Form

The article notes that cranberries contain substantial vitamin C and that the body gains the most from consuming the berries raw in dishes like orange cranberry relish or mixed salads.

Cruscide Over Classified Act Sparks Debate

A brief note reports legal or political maneuvering around a classified act fueling public discussion and prompting responses from officials and local observers.

Mrs Hayes Hosts Family Dinner in Gracehill

Gracehill May 1 Mr and Mrs Harold Hayes and family of Pleasant Plain Mr and Mrs Dwight Hayes and Donald Hayes of Washington Mr and Mrs Lyle... attended a family dinner at Gracehill. The notice lists extended relatives from multiple cities and ends with continued coverage of the gathering.

Nelson Woeadfora Gracehill Harold Hayes Pleasant Plain Dwight Hayes Donald Hayes Washington Lyle

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