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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1948

Page

3

Pre Nuptial Shower for Della Jurgensen

A pre nuptial shower honoring Della Jurgensen was hosted Monday evening at the Wayland home of Mr. and Mrs. Ann Schantz with Mrs. Dixie Boller as co host. Spring decor and blue and white trays highlighted the event as guests enjoyed games and gift opening.

Della Jurgensen Ann Schantz Wayland Dixie Boller Mss Jurgensen Carole Edwards Jean Miller Maxine Zihlman Pauline Nhart Myrtle Elder Evy Umphrey Estelle Krabill Marjorie Jones Lucille Mullinex Marie Berkshir Vivian Zehr Flo Johnson Eva Sonergren

Supt and Mrs Calkins Host Faculty Dinner

West Chester school faculty members joined Supt. and Mrs. J. L. Calkins at their home Monday for a dinner honoring Enola Rubey and Warren Smith. The event celebrated teachers who will not return to the district next year with an evening of visiting. Attending were Ruby Mann Melvin Booth Ysabelle Combs Liza Kenny and the Quire Diekman Foriash couples plus the two honorees.

Supt J. L. Calkins West Chester School Enola Rubey Warren Smith West Chester Ruby Mann Melvin Booth Ysabelle Combs Liza Kenny George Quire August Diekman Fred Foriash

Ollie Social Hosted by West Chester Principal Quire

West Chester high school principal George Quire and Mrs Quire entertained school board and faculty members and their wives at their Ollie home Tuesday evening. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Melvin Booth Warren Smith Enola Rubey Ruby Mann Isabelle Combs Lara Kenny and several local couples.

West Chester High School George Quire

Wayland Juniors Celebrate Senior Banquet in Fairfield

The Wayland high school junior senior banquet was held Friday at the McElhinnes House in Fairfield with fifty five present. The Garden of Tomorrow themed event featured beige roses candle centerpieces and wine colored napkins. A candle light supper included ham parsley potatoes beets salad rolls paradise pudding coffee mints and nuts. The program included welcome by Bonnie Elder songs and speeches by Shirley Liechty Russell Richenberger Max Nebel and others. The juniors thank Miss Nihart and Mr Berkshire for their help.

Wayland High School McElhinnes House Fairfield Bonnie Elder Shirley Liechty Russell Richenberger Max Nebel Superintendent Berkshire Sam Wyse Virginia Myers Dolore Alliman Shirley Lieechty Miss Nihart Mr Berkshire

Five Birthdays Noted At Mrs Hoxworths Afternoon

Neighbors and friends gathered at Mrs. I B Hoxworths home on a Wednesday afternoon to celebrate five birthdays this month. Guests included Mrs Ira Mitchell Mrs Tina Holt Mrs Mae Dawson Amanda Schulty and Mrs Frank Scranton. Prizes were awarded with Mrs Joe McGraw winning high and Mrs Mae Dawson low. The hostess served angel food cake ice cream and coffee with a Mother s Day gift box. Assisted by Mrs Ralph Schulty and Mrs Ethel Schulty.

I. B. Hoxworth Ira Mitchell Tina Holt Mae Dawson Amanda Schulty Frank Scranton Joe McGraw Low Ralph Schulty Ethel Schhulty

Mrs. Elmer Harland Hosts H H Club Meeting

Mrs. Elmer Harland entertained the H H Club on Wednesday afternoon. Eight members and five children attended. With no officers present, the business was dispensed with and the afternoon was spent informally. Refreshments were served, assisted by Mrs. Richard Nicola.

Elmer Harland H. H. Club

Screen Plays and Source of Motion Pictures

Original screen plays remain the base for about sixty two percent of American films while the rest are adapted from books and ski t stories.

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Bed Footwarmer Keeps Bed Warm at Night

A new electric footwarmer for beds maintains a steady warmth of 105 degrees through the night, promising consistent comfort and energy efficiency for cold sleepers.

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D. Jurgesen Mrs. Calkins Mrs. G. Quire Isabelle Combs Lara Kenny Gale Reif Walter Duvall Sam Bowser Sam Statler Marion Augustine Fred Lindenmeyer Dean Doan Mrs H.H. Club Benteco Benner Rae Cat TNC Asad Igs LD Oruns St Aes Peo Jre Ahs Martha Mead Carter Vai Swift U. S Crisco ANT
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