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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1931

Page

6

Harvey and West Engage in Washington Area Nuptials

Edwin West and Miss Harvey of Washington plan marriage after receiving a license. Miss Harvey, a Washington High School graduate and nurse trainee, is on vacation from Dr. Alcorn's office. Edwin West, Burlington High School alumnus, works with his brother Mark B. West. The notice also references June Arnold’s wedding to Frank Stever as another local marriage event.

A County Hospital W. L. ‘Alcorn Welt Burlington High School Washington Mark B. Welt

Fairfield Bride Wed in Memphis Missouri Service

John Stever of Fairfield and the bride, a Washington High School and junior college graduate, both work and are planning a October 15 Mason Ceremony at the Masonic temple. Damascus Shrine officers met last night to map the ceremonial schedule, banquets, rehearsals, and initiations with Mrs. Victoria I. Crouse of Hollywood presiding? Mrs. Rillth Pulver and Mrs. Chlon Spies named. Reservations for the banquet go to Rose Rel. Two officer rehearsals set for October and October 13, with a pot luck supper preceding the rehearsal.

John Stever Fairfield Memphis Damascus Herman Twinam

Farm Bureau club plans study and meeting schedule

Members met yesterday to discuss Farm Bureau seasons and plan a special two week meeting led by Mrs Oral. The group, with 18 in attendance, enjoyed rock entertainment and a luncheon served by the hostess and Mrs Martin.

Fred Stewart Made Plains Farm Bureau Oral Merle Eckels Homer Jarrard Martin. Whittaker Guy Stumpf Bert Dill Artes’ Rickey

Miss Helen Acheson Honored Before October Wedding

A series of pre wedding events for Miss Helen Acheson unfold in Houston and nearby towns. Relatives including her grandmother Mrs J T Glaze and Mrs RCA Acheson attend a daisy party and linen shower while friends host luncheons and an afternoon tea towel hemming session. The bride to be will wed October 1 with festivities described in spring decor and daisy motifs.

Helen Acheson J.T. Glaze Houston Texas Martha House Miss Acheson James Cleee Harold Clegg James Clegg John Ganon Clarence Booth A.B. Sands Martha Dale Peters

Pilotburg Tornado Night Socials and Homecoming Reflections

Pilotburg residents recount tornado damage and recovery efforts while recalling a homecoming at the nearby church. Notes on volunteers, local families, and community events follow, including missionary teas and club meetings. The piece highlights the town’s resilience and ongoing aid from across the region, with remarks on notable visitors and historical reminiscences.

Crawfordsville Visitor Returns Home For Vacation

Clive Huston, holding a position in Chicago, came home last week to spend his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Huston, in Crawfordsville.

Crawfordsville Sept Clive Huston Chicago

Dinner honors Hunt parents and Fannie Rowan birthday

Homer Hunt hosted about thirty guests at a seven o clock dinner in Havre to honor Mr and Mrs W I Hunt on their fortieth wedding anniversary and Mrs Fannie Rowan whose birthday fell on September 21. Guests sat at one table and several quarter tables decorated in rainbow colors. The dinner, a tee course affair, was prepared by the hosts.

Cain Frank Moore Leann, Long Lola Annetta Coppock Catherine Olinger Helen Fardner W. H. Hunt Homer Hunt Havre

East Highland Community Notes Among Local Families

East Highland reports carding clover by Ellis Murdock, visits by families to Fort Madison for Mildred Lintz, and Fall Festival turnout. School closures and planning for harvest hulls feature alongside church trust fund news, and local visits by Marshall and Swailes families with kin in Columbus City and Washington.

East Highland Kad Murdock Homer ‘Clark Davenport Margaret Drake James Swailes Ellis Murdock James James Foster Will Taylor Washington Charlie Swailes Walter Marling Albert Cline Bruce Marstall Willie Coon Jessie Coon Coon Trew Wal Wits Rand Ie Planning Hull Gail Murdock Huce Marsha Salem Church Darhars Blark Keenip Sater Church Herbert Swailes Colunbus City Ralph Nicholson Lydd Swailes Bruce Marshall Walter Longer Harmon Community Longer Roxy Gideon Highland No Frank Skat

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