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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1947

Page

3

Junior Fortnightly Meets with Mrs Dean Cox Hosts

Mrs Dean Cox hosted the first Junior Fortnightly meeting of the year. Virginia Utterback led the business session, with the program led by Mrs Richard Ross. Five members spoke on musical personalities and played related records, as Mrs Ross will host the October 6 gathering with co hosts Mrs Cox Mrs Harry Marlowe Jr and Mrs Claude Goldsmith serving refreshments.

Dean Cox Virginia Utterback Richard Ross Ross Cox Harry Marlowe, Jr Claude Goldsmith

Picnic in the Park Hosts Snowball Social Members

The Snowball Social club and families held a cooperative supper at Sunset Park hosted by Mrs. Don Cave. Fifty four people attended including Everett Baker, Mr and Mrs Walter Neff and Jerry, Shirley Stewart. Guests brought well filled baskets while children played games in the park.

Sunset Park Don Cave Everett Baker Walter Neff Jerry Shirley Stewart

Fire destroys Campbell drug store and adjoining grocery

A Weldon Iowa fire caused about 65000 in damages, destroying Campbell drug store and an adjacent grocery owned by Harold Pearce. Osceola and Weldon fire departments prevented spread to a nearby filling station and other buildings, saving two cash registers and an adding machine.

Weldon Iowa Campbell Drug Store Yeeterday Harold Pear Ey Osceola

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