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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1947
Page
2
Mr and Mrs James Myers and three children and Mrs Wade Myers traveled from Zion Illinois to visit the Charles Eckels home and other relatives. The James Myers have returned home while Mrs Wade Myers will stay longer for a visit.
Local readers are reminded of a one day only Cownie Furs showing on Wednesday October 15 at E M Bridges & Co. Community notices report visitors from Wapello New London Cedar Rapids and Tampa for the winter. Adjacent items mention travel to the Ozarks and a message about a Beauty Shop closing dates.
Mrs. Clayton Bear joined her sister Mrs. Cloyd Knapp for luncheon Monday at the North Side cafe. They were surprised by two other sisters and a table centered with a birthday cake baked by Mrs. E. I. Patten’s niece, marking a merry four-sister birthday gathering.
Riverside High School opens practice on October 6 for boys and October 7 for girls under Coach Ira Hoover. The team will play two practices weekly and begin the season November 21 at home against Olds. Tri County League play includes Louisa Washington and Henry counties with 25 and 50 cent admission.
The Ann Judson Circle at the Baptist church hosted both the Men's Fellowship and Women's Missionary Society with 61 attendees. Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Reif of Kalona shared travel pictures from Texas and Mexico, with Mrs. Reif explaining the views. Officers for the year were elected, including S. W. Easter as president and Harold Walker as secretary, to serve one year. A social hour followed, and refreshments were provided by Isabelle Combs and Clara Faulkner.
The 90 by 60 foot wool bunting flag weighing 500 pounds was suspended in the arch of the New Jersey tower over the Hudson river yesterday. It will be flown on holidays.
Last evening the Rotary Club hosted its annual dinner for faculty and guests at the Y. Attendees included Rotarianns, spouses, the board of education, and their wives, with a reception in the gym prior to dinner. The event featured a two course meal, decorations by several hosts, a surprise stork shower for Father Erbe, and performances by the Junior College sextet and magician Jack Dalbey.
The Fortnightly club Literatur department met at the Klein home with 16 members present. Mrs. Maurice Meyer offered a comprehensive review of Together detailing the life of General George Marshall as told by his wife. The group announced an anniversary dinner for November 4 and refreshments were served.
Reverend T E White traveled to Chicago with colleagues including Robert Spencer and John Bloomquist to attend a New Life training school. Presbyterian churches in Chicago host ministers from surrounding states this week for training, with Rev White and companions expected to return by week’s end.
A local birthday roundup notes Mrs. John P. Whetstine of Nira turning 89 as a Three Quarter Century member. Other observances include 28th wedding anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. Dale Atkinson and multiple congratulatory wishes for birthdays ranging from 4 to 15 years old across families in Wayland Winfield Mt Union Cedar Rapids and Ainsworth.
Others receiving birthday congratulations today are Margaret Votruba of Richmond, Mrs. Walter Jarrard, John Gardner of Glendale California, Mrs. J F Rittenhouse, Mrs. Clayton Bear, Rosalie Smith, Mrs. Frank Rathmel of Keota, Grant Fletcher and Dr T M Mast.
Margaret Dillman daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Dillman of Chariton and Matthew Miletich son of Mr and Mrs Steve Miletich of Chariton were married in a single ring ceremony at the Methodist church Saturday evening. Dr Fred E Miller officiated at eight o clock with Edna Klein playing. Attendants were Mrs John Massman Jr and William Miletich. The couple will reside in Iowa City where he attends the State University.
Mr and Mrs Leo Nardy hosted a birthday dinner honoring Mrs Dewey Weeks last evening. The cake was baked by the honoree's daughter Mrs Edward Nardy. Attendees were members of the Nardy and Weeks families.
A West Chester Methodist church basement box supper is planned for Wednesday evening October 15 at 7 36 PM with lunch sold for children. Presbyterian morning prayer meeting starts at 9 30 AM Wednesday. Stewart pupils and PTA sponsor a paper drive Saturday with pickup or drop off at school or by contacting Mrs Homer Godwin.
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