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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1947
Page
3
Mary Stevens was honored at a candlelit surprise birthday party at the Dale Bowers home last evening. Twenty two guests from the Christian Tabernacle joined in a handkerchief shower after the record of Happy Birthday played.
Mrs Phillip Kneen entertained a small group of friends last evening at her home. The gathering included former classmates from Washington Junior College who spent the evening visiting and catching up.
Mr and Mrs Don Tibbetts observe their 11th wedding anniversary today. Mary Elizabeth Wittmer daughter of Ezra Wittmer Wayland has a birthday today while her brother Daryl celebrated yesterday. Mrs J A Harwood marks her 94th birthday with special congratulations. Wishing many happy returns to Mrs W A Bealer Mrs Raron Nicholson of Ainsworth Mrs Clifford Thorne Eben Ashby Pilotburg Helen Creswell a former social welfare director Bob McFarlane Ed Chuck Colleen Strum Mrs Seth Carris route one Brighton. Former resident John Haygreen turns 17.
The hostess serving refreshments hosted a group including Mrs. Jerry Hansen of Denver Colp., Mrs. Le Roy McGraw, Mrs. Jack Trotman, Mrs. Carl Dallmeyer, Mrs. Carlin Jones, and Virginia Utterback.
Barbara Elaine Watkins celebrated her sixth birthday at home with 20 guests after school. Guests included classmates and playmates. activities featured games, music, photos, and Halloween themed refreshments. Grandmothers Cora Davis and Bessie Tucker assisted with serving. Barbara, a Stewart school first grader, received cards and gifts.
Arlene Bernice Kallous marks a birthday today while her brother Carl John prepares to receive honors Sunday. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hay of Pekin Illinois.
A Kensington club gathering at Ainsworth on Oct 10 led by hostess Mrs Ruth Derby. Nine members attended along with new member Mrs Tomlinson and illness-recovered Mrs Lucy Simkins. A one course luncheon was served with assistance from Mrs Cecil Fitzgerald.
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