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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1947
Page
2
The VFW meeting slated for Tuesday is postponed to September 16 due to the Washington County Exposition. Initiation will occur at the October meeting.
Walt and Mary Lou will operate the important midnight to morning shift effective immediately, taking over responsibilities for overnight coverage and duties.
The new Sidwell’s venue offers complete fountain service and a full line of steaks and sandwiches. Sidwell's ice cream is available in any quantity at any time day or night.
At the hospital a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Nolan Stogdill Ainsworth at 1 50 yesterday afternoon a son to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Patterson 219 E Eighth street at 5 this morning a daughter to Mr and Mrs Daniel Yoder Kalona at 844 this morning. Admitted for medical care were Paul Troyer Wellman Mrs Ella Work East Van Buren street and Ellsworth Ewing route two. Jimmy Havel Ainsworth underwent an appendectomy this morning. Discharged today were Mrs Robert Freyengberger and son Ronald Keith Wayland and Mrs Charles Mapel and son Keith Karry Ainsworth.
Sun Valley Idaho sits adjacent to a vast hunting and fishing area rivaling Connecticut in size. The boundary region frames local land use and conservation debates while drawing interest from wildlife agencies and outdoor enthusiasts.
The article notes the tradition of wearing blue at weddings, tracing it to ancient Israelite customs. Blue ribbons symbolize purity, love, and fidelity, linking color to wedding vows.
Evelyn Alice Orris and James Bucher exchanged nuptial vows at a candlelit home ceremony in Columbus Junction. Attendants Delores Marshall and William Swailes assisted, with music by Effie Kelly and singing by Patsy Morrison. The couple plans a short wedding trip before Mr Bucher starts work in Fort Scott, Kansas.
Notices list a busy schedule for Rebekah lodge and various clubs with meetings, picnics, dinners, and installations. Events include Past Matrons club, Friendly Circle, W R C at Legion hall, Lexington Ladies Aid picnic at Sunset Park, Rainbow Girls installation at Masonic temple, and DeMolay and American Home department gatherings. Members urged to bring dues, dishes, tableware, and beverages.
Anniversary wishes go to Mr and Mrs L A Meredith on 41 years of marriage. Mr and Mrs R Stewart Bell mark six years. Mr and Mrs Carlos Walling celebrate their second anniversary. Dana Ann and Dennis Michel twins observed birthday today. Larry Joe Huisman marks fifth birthday as he heads to school. Others honored include Mrs Leader Kennedy Mrs James Murphy Mrs Sidney Moore C S Ragan Mrs Merle Smith Richard Hyde Dorothy Sowash Mrs Will Shalia Lyle Nesbitt Bob Young Carl T Anderson.
HASKINS Sept 5 One of the nicest gatherings occurred at Credit Island Davenport when members of the C W society a girls organization of the Haskins church long active planned a reunion inviting all members and their families to join.
Mrs Merle Eckles hosted the White Way club Tuesday afternoon at her Washington home. Guest Mrs Grover Booth attended as an afternoon visitor while Mrs Robert Eckles chaired the program.
The Good Will club meeting of the W S C S executive board is postponed one week. The meeting will be held at 1 a.m. at the Methodist church.
At the business meeting a member took charge of the entertainment. Several attendees reported on vacation trips. Mrs. Eckles served refreshments with assistance from Betty and Virginia Eckles and Mrs. Booth.
A large gathering of former Haskins area residents met in Davenport. Attendees included J. R. McCreedy, 82, and several couples from Moline Des Moines Waterloo Has kins Morning Sun and Ames with ages all above 75. The event emphasized rekindled connections after years apart.
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