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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1949

Page

8

Birthday wishes mark Sept seventh celebrations

Mrs. Fred L. Stewart receives birthday wishes from friends. Harold Putnam Ode Ferguson and others note the day. Ann Aileen Peterson is nine. Mr and Mrs David McGaffey and others observe wedding anniversaries. Carole Kathy Jungbluth are six today.

Fred L. Stewart Harold Putnam Ode Fergeson Ann Aileen A. C. Peterson David McGaffey Orville E. Campbell Raymond Steinbeck Rubio Oeserve Carole Kathy Walter H. Jungbluth

Fairfield Hosts Honor Dinner at North Side Cafe

Honor Fairfield guests Mr and Mrs H L Huber entertained ten guests at a fried chicken dinner at the North Side cafe Sunday in honor of Mr and Mrs Alvin Allen of Fairfield. The group then visited J A Hubers home to view flower gardens and an antique collection.

H. L. Huber North Side Alvin Allen Fairfield J. A

Terry Hora Celebrates Seventh Birthday in Riverside

Terry Hora son of Mr and Mrs Walter Hora was honored on his seventh birthday Saturday with a party at his grandparents home Mr and Mrs Ed Hora In Riverside. The party featured games gifts ice cream and cake with friends Sandra Sojka Dixie Horak Keith Janice Horn and others attending.

Riverside Terry Hora Walter Hora Ed Hora Terry Sandra Sojka Dixie Horak Keith Janice Horn Ronnie Larry Marek Jimmie Gary Dickie Carla Kay Nancy Dean Dennis Havel Larry Wollrab

YW Mixers Hold Farewell Party at Turnipseeds

Mrs. Bill Dewis attended a YWCA Mixer hosted by Dorothy Turnipseed Tuesday evening. The event honored Grace Schoonover and Madilyn Ruegsegger leaving Washington, with Schoonover’s team winning several contests. Sixteen members were present. coffee and donuts were served. The group plans to meet again next Tuesday at the YWCA.

Bill Dewis YWCA Dorothy Turnipseed Grace Schoonover Madilyn Ruegsegger Washington Miss Schoonover Miss Ruegsegger Miss Turnipseed

Lake Waccamaw Fire Origin Suspected by Dredging Finds

At Lake Waccamaw in southeastern North Carolina, authorities suspect a fire origin after dredging uncovered charred tree trunks. The lake is described as saucer shaped, five miles by seven, with the peat ground burned out.

Lake Waccamaw North Carolina

See Omer Hammes Win Besser and Merz at Knights event

Omer Hammes wins against Cy Besser and Floyd Merz in a local Knights of Columbus sponsored event. Registration available at the Chocolate Shop in Washington.

Omer Hammes Win, Besser Cy Besser Floyd Merz Harper Or Register Chocolate Shop Washington Knights of Columbus

Hog Prices Soar to Top at $22.40

Market update notes hogs topping at 22 dollars and 40 cents with weather forecast showing cool, clove weather and a cooler night ahead.

Evans Reunion Noted In Crawfordsville Visit

Mr and Mrs Tony Yohe attended the Evans family reunion at Sunset Park Washington. Others from the community included Mr and Mrs Harvey Thomas and the Haydn Thomas family. Mildred Whiting will leave for Montreal Canada as secretary at an international meeting. The Whiting family picnic at Sunset Park drew many relatives.

J. A. Raymond Crawfordsville Tony Yohe Evans Sunset Park Washington Harvey Thomas Haydn Thomas Mildred Whiting Muscatine Montreal Canada Jess Raymond Lake Odessa Ss. C. Fletcher Legs Blanchard Whiting H. J. Whiting Mildred Arthur Ernest Whiting Ernie Robert Whiting Bobby Charles Whiting Cambridge Jay Darby West Chester Charles W. R. Edwards Chicago R. I. Williams

Couple celebrates 25th wedding anniversary in Washington

Two couples attended the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Richard Thomas of Chicago at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Roberts in Washington.

Richard Thomas Chicago Robert Roberts Washington

Fire at Rice Home in Riverside Damages Kitchen Floor

Firefighters from Riverside responded to a Saturday call at 12 30 p m. Wayne Lemley 13 and Esther Lemley 10 alerted neighbors after smoke was seen from the Rice kitchen. Fire started beneath the floor and crept inside the wall. Crews chopped through the floor to reach flames due to no basement. Damage covered floor walls and water and smoke effects. Cause undetermined though nearby lightning is suspected.

Marge Luckey Riverside Charles Rice Wayne Esther Lemley Rice Elmo Heitzman

Pythian Sisters East Chiefs Club Meeting in Brighton

Brighton residents reported a Pythian Sisters East Chiefs club gathering at Mrs. James Morgan’s home with business meetings followed by games and contests. Additional notes cover school enrollment, local visits, and community events around Brighton and nearby towns.

James Morgan Pythian Sisters East Chiefs

Shower for Judy Hart and Joe Murray Planned

Invitations go out for a bridal shower for Judy Hart and Joe Murray of Iowa City. The event will be held Sunday at St. Marys hall following the Sept. 20 wedding at St. Marys Church Riverside.

Woodburns Sound Service Iowa City Judy Hart Joe Murray St. Mary’s Church Riverside St. Mary’s Hall

Local family notes share news of moves and weddings

Norman White finished journalism studies at the University of Missouri and visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. J E. White. Marguerite Dickinson, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Willard Dickinson, attended granddaughter Donna Rae Dickinson’s wedding in Omaha and returned to East Moline to teach. The Dieckinsons attended the wedding of Donna Rae Dickinson to Marshall Shrier in Newton, Kansas. Marguerite Dickinson plans to continue teaching in East Moline. I F Kraemer and son Tommy moved to Iowa City where Mrs. Kraemer is employed.

Edgar Davison Legion Post Arndt Joe Lahr St. Josephs Hospital Muscatine Dan Pringle Glen Pringle Ozarks Paul Peck William Pleasant Plain Lester Forbes Shenandoah William Peck Parsons College Florence Lloyd Lucian Wilkinson Chicago Merle McConnahey George McConnahey Fondulac Wis John McConnahey Washington Ida Berry Orrie DeWolfe Delores East Moline Pie Hall Charles Helmick Myrtle Helmick LeRoy Gilbert Hoskins Otis Hosking Fremont Hoskins Norman White University of M*souri J E. White George Dieckinson Marguerite Donna Rae Dickinson Willard Dickinson Omaha Neb Marshall Shrier Newton Kan Marguerite Dickinson Ill I. F. Kraemer Tommy Lowa City Kraemer Iowa City

Mothers Favor Stainless Safety Pins for Hygiene

Mothers find stainless steel safety pins sanitary and easy to use because they resist corrosion and stay clean, offering reliable utility at home.

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