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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1947
Page
4
County Superintendent Lester B. Krabill of Washington visited St. Mary’s school the same day, underscoring the importance of rural youth remaining on the farm and the value of local education initiatives in the Middle West.
Betty Jane Sinclair of Cedar Rapids and Leo Eugene Stone of Washington were married Sunday at St Paul’s Methodist Church Cedar Rapids in a double ring ceremony. The couple will reside in Clearfield Pennsylvania after Stone completes schooling and both families attended the event.
Mr. and Mrs. Duane Daering and daughters Patricia and Susan Kay hosted relatives and friends at a cooperative dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Harvey on their wedding anniversary. A wedding announcement for Marjorie Faulkner and Phillip Kneen was hidden in the napkins.
Guests included Mr and Mrs Floyd Harvey Mrs Riley Provance Des Moines Phillip Kneen Winfield and several others. Hostesses Boshart hosted an intimate gathering with bridge and refreshments. A June 18 wedding date for Lois and Don Paul was hinted as the event plans emerged through the evening. Out of town attendees listed include Virginia Gibson Des Moines Frances Falk Iowa City and more from Ottumwa Falls Village Conn.
Lois Mace was the honoree Saturday evening at a gathering hosted by Mrs. W O Boshart. Mrs. Glen Mace and Mrs. (text continues) attended as part of the hosting group in the social event.
In KKEOTA on Friday May 28, seven members met with leader Miss Combs. After the business session led by the vice president Bonnie Brinning outlined rally plans. Members learned to make a pin cushion and enjoyed ice cream and cookies. Next meeting set for May 29 with Phyllis Coen.
Riverside Iowa May 26 seniors of St Marys high will stage Dont Take It Penny a three act comedy at 8 oclock in St Marys hall. Cast includes Sally Helena Cooney John Muller Penny Ernestine Bulger and others with stage manager Robert Bushek. Also notes funeral attendees from Riverside to St James church for Louisa Wombacher and a visit by Rev Maurice Dingman Davenport to St Marys school.
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