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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1947

Page

4

Dr and Mrs McLaughlin Observe Golden Wedding at Open House

Dr and Mrs C W McLaughlin Sr celebrated their golden wedding yesterday with an open house at 308 West Main Street. The couple wore green and white organdie, and flowers including lilies of the valley and gold roses decorated the home. Several relatives and friends attended, with a four tiered anniversary cake and white lilacs as part of the display. The report notes the couple’s two children, four grandsons, and earlier 1897 marriage in Washington with 74 guests.

C. W. McLaughlin McLaughlin Long Beach Calif Cloyce Bogle West Main Street W. B. Dupuis Anna Dawson Wayne Simerman Lurger M. L. McCreedy Frank B. Miller P. Weldin M. C. DeLong Roger Sherman Margarette McCleery Mary Rita McLaughlin Donald Benblossom N. J. Eider C. W. Stewart Lulu Kyle E. M. MccConaughy Ann Elizabeth Dawson David McLaughlin Carolyn Hamilton Helen Fulton H. H. McCleery Terry Reiner McLaughlin Omaha Paul White Ella S. Clausen Davenport J. W. Dulin Iowa City N. J. Lease Crawfordsville J. Kirn W. H. Lloyd Righton T. J. Knerr Katona Noah Ricer Winfield A. L Davison United Presbyterian Church Grace Mame Fulton Ethel Montgomery Helen Dawson Kate Bell Gretta Williams Etha Baird Nora Corette Viola Hamilton Carrie Hamilton Helen Hulton Essie MacGugin Wade Steck Mel Shields Earl Lewis John Babcock

VFW Auxiliary Holds Memorial Service in KC Hall

The VFW Auxiliary met in KC hall with new officers. A memorial service was held for seven deceased members. Donations were approved to Des Moines Veterans Hospital and Washington Recreational Council. Grave decoration volunteers named. Bake sale planned for June 7 and a hospital day carton to Knoxville Veterans Hospital. A joint social with the Post on May 27 was announced.

K C Hall Hannah Palmer Elizabeth Swift Elen Wallace Rose Matucha Viola McLale Fred J. Longer Sadee McAvoy Veterans Hospital Des Moine Knoxville Veterans Hospital The Post

Medical Society May Meeting In Washington County

The Washington County Medical Society held a dinner at the Nurses home with 18 members. After the 6:36 dinner Dr. G F Montgomery presided at a short meeting. Guest speaker Dr. J W Dulin of Iowa City discussed Diseases of the Gallbladder System.

Washington County Medical Society G. FE. Montgomery J. W. Dulin Iowa City

Social Calendar notices for several local clubs

Notices list upcoming meetings and events for Gamma Psi Beta Sigma Phi Fleur de Lis St Joseph Circle Child Study hosts Sunset Park hosts Wee TV Women's Council Rebekah lodge American Legion Auxiliary Woman's Missionary Society and 19th Century club with times venues and hostess names.

Gamma Psi Beta Sigma Phi Don Boyer West Chested K. P. Hall Joe Notek St. Joseph Circle P.m MacDougall Third St Sunset Park Harry Donaldson Lester Wiley Joan Mattes Richard Pratt Wee TV Nellie Sutton Women’s Council of Christian Church Dora Bolar Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall American Legion Auxiliary Nat Legion Hall Woman's Missionary Society of Baptist Church Rudie Schmidt

Garden groups plan flower show with weather dates

Two Garden Department sections of Fortnightly Club sponsor a flower show with date to be announced. The committee lists, chaired by Mrs Bostwick and others, cover exhibition staging publicity judging containers and decorating with many members named. Members asked to notify if any names are omitted or if more help is available.

B. F. Bostwick, Jr Irene Yard R. H. McCleery L. L. Loveless J. N. Dodd Ira Coon Lloyd Neiswanger Jonn Jarvis D. N. Anwyl W. C. McFadden Daisie McConnell Cora Baird M McCreedy R. R. Noonan W. G. Eldridge Fosterbaugge Roger Sherman Harry Drake W. F. Biekel Rodney Kephart M. M. Sehell Ernest Beauchamp Lee Lease Norman White Cc. C. Wilson P. F. Whisler Earl Loveless Etha Dawson Ernie Temple Paul Snakenberg B. C. Briley Jay Brewer Pearl Parcell Duncan H. A. Beenblossom Fred Palmer Harry Sowden Orva Scott BE. L. Rovee W. B. Dupuis R. S Bostwick

Shower Courtesy For Mrs. D. Lendt

Mrs. Ned Archer hosted a pink and blue shower at 1914 N Fourth Avenue for her sister Mrs. Delmar Lenat of Tipton. Guests played written games and enjoyed refreshments with help from the hostess’s mother Mrs. Clarence Goodwin. table decorations featured pink blue and white. Other attendees included Mrs. Keith Williams Mrs. Gayle Kelley Mrs. Harold Moore Mrs. Lloyd Goodwin and Mrs. Francis Reed.

Ned Archer Fourth Avenue Delmar Lenat Tipton Clarence Goodwin Keith Williams Gayle Kelley Harold Moore Lloyd Goodwin Francis Reed

Juniors Host United Nations Prom for Seniors

The junior class held a United Nations themed prom for the senior class and guests at the Methodist church dining room. Principal officers, faculty sponsors, and many volunteers helped with decor, favors, program, and serving while class leaders spoke on living together at school and in the community.

United Nations Methodist Church Jerry Denison Jack Zook Mary Patricia Heck Jeanne Rudiger Joan Trojovosky Woman's Society of Christian Service E. E. Stutsman Rudiger Denison Bob Bell Julia Hayter George Dare Foster Bickel Shirley Stewart Katherine Weeks Louise Wilcox Joan Siegel Lovisa Sojka Betty Logan Shirley Blattner Gertrude Payne Patricia Patterson Pat Patterson Wilma Tait Bob Steele Marie Blattner Dick Dare Mary Martin Mittie Lee Martha Young Dick Young Dick Paul Ruth Ehlenbush Leota Fishburn Bob Dodder Dick Dodder Warren Hampton Russ Smith Betty Barth Bob Noonan Louise Barnes Paul Beenblossom Joan Boileau Norma Payne Babe Falk Jim Pease Naoma Sheetz Leon Swift Wilfred Wittetoe Ruth

Women's Service Guild Meets at Presbyterian Church

The evening gathering of the Women's Service Guild at the Presbyterian church drew 37 members. President Mrs. William Glass-Lurner led. Mrs. Louis McCutchen sang with Bonnie Simpson at the piano. devotion was by C. It McCutchen Sr. and prayer calendar by Mrs. J. K. Lemmon covered Brazil Chile Mexico and West Indies.

Women’s Service Guild The Presbyterian Church William Glass- Lurner Louis McCutchen Bonnie Simpson C. It McCutchen J. EK. Lemmon Brazil Chile Mexico West Indies Raymond Sayre Guild Holland Fred Moore White Cross Archie Buwer Ktchen

Knights of Columbus Meet With Entertainment and Refreshments

Regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus will be held Thursday evening at K C hall. Entertain ment and refreshments provided. 8113 Rent with a Classified.

Knights of Columbus K. C. Hall

Heights Club Meeting With Mrs Johnson A Summer Dinner Planned

Mrs Mary Johnson hosted the Heights club meeting with all members present except one. Mrs Charles Schiebel led the business session during which two new members were voted in. A cooperative noon dinner is planned for June 17 with Mrs Della Miller. Guests were seated at one table. bouquets lit the refreshment area and danco was enjoyed.

Mary Johnson The Heights Club Charles Schiebel Della Miller

Birthday notices mark nine decades and many milestones

Mary L. Marr celebrates her 90th birthday in Keota as a Three Quarter Century member. Local couples observe anniversaries including Max Birka in Phoenix Aviz four years Homer Godwin twenty years and James Allen in Columbus Junction since 1916. Multiple children reach birthdays from four to fifteen, with names including Robert Wolfe Marsha Kelley Fred Robinson Blaine Goff Nellie Crone David Kuntz Delores Zager and Nellie Maxine Crone among others.

Max Birka Phoenix Aviz Homer Godwin James Allen Columbus Junction Robert William Wolfe Ordell Wolfe Marsha Kaye Kelley Elmer Kelley Ainsworth Fred LeRoy Robinson Ws. Newton Robinson Richland John Harry Donaldson Harry Donaldson Terry Dean Tucker Edwin Tucker David Kuntz Harry Kuntz Delores Ann Zager Stanly Zager Blaine Goff

Buzzard’s Eye Sharp Eyes Impress

The Egglish buzzard Buteo shows remarkable eye size and double human visual acuity.

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Mrs. McLaughlin Cc. W. McLaughlin, Jr Onaha C. A. Boice G. W. Rudiger M. L W. J. Hamilton East Main Street Charles William McLaughlin Bessie Belle Hamilton V.F.W. Auxiliary’s Memorial Service Medical Society Parmac & Prime Pan American Aluminum West Side Mrs Emma Barnett EB. C. Richer D. Lendt Marie Davis Nadine Payne Bob Anderson Robert Thompson Bill Frame Mr. Bell Joan Fields John Masson Paul Thayer Virginia Terry Jenna Leathers Jeanette Kyle Lillian Minick Edna Mercer Mary EB. Wade Leo Olson Joan Schoonover Pat Heck J Henson Fay Owa Southern Pythian Sisters Hubert Lohrer Keota West Chester Sebe Pugh Miford Washington Francis Crone Guy Tipxell Mable Holman Owen Grecian Winnie Weidlein John Custer R. B. Palmer Everette Chorpening Les Chorpening Mary L. Marr Three Quarter Century Club Panama Featuring Stetson Klein Klothing Ko Buzzard’s
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