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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1946

Page

3

Juanita Howk and Dale Bowen Repeat Wedding Vows in Des Moines

Juanita Fern Howk and Dale A. Bowen repeated their wedding vows in an eight o clock candlelight ceremony at Staves Memorial United Brethren church Des Moines in the presence of about 150 guests. The couple plan a Illinois honeymoon and will reside at 714 East Washington street Des Moines.

Des Moines Juanita Fern Howk Emmett E. Hows 17Thn Street Dale A. Bowen East Washington Street Knme Bowen Cedar Rapids Staves Memorial United Brethren Church H. A. Dierhorff Howl Vera Hafner Davenport Everette F. Bowen Iowa City Everette Hawk Charles Austin Mildred Hawk Done Hatge Neva Ward May Scrivner Barbara Waggoner Laigh Meredith Publishing Company Bowen Wellington Artyee Illinois Washington

Post-Nuptial Party For Mrs. N. Archer

Mrs. Clarence R. Goodwin hosted a post-nuptial shower for Ardella Archer at her home 1126 E Second St. The event featured friends relatives and neighbors sharing advice with the bride while Linda Kay Goodwin drew a gift cart and pink and blue decorations framed the refreshments.

Clarence R. Goodwin E. Second St Ardella Ned Archer Linda Kay Goodwin Lloyd V. Goodwin

Walkers Host Rosemary Club Evening at Their Home

Mr and Mrs Dell Walker hosted Rosemary club members and husbands last evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Rex Crandall and Beverly. Five bridge tables awarded high scores to Mr and Mrs George Horn. Mr and Mrs Shirley Augustine had low scores. Hostess served one course refreshments.

Dell Walker Rosemary Club Rex Crandall Beverly George Horn Shirley Augustine

Social Calendar Highlights for Next Week

Notices list events by day including Pythian Past Chiefs association meeting changes Mrs Nola Faulkner Pausy Hill club Damascus Shrine school of instruction W R C Rural Womans club and Child Study dept. Women’s Council of Christian Church Friday Presbyterian L A 5 groups and Ladies Aid details. Civic groups urged to notify host if unable to attend with events scheduled Friday and Saturday at Masonic temple and West Chester locations.

Pythian Past Chiefs Association Nola Faulkner Pausy Hill Club Lloyd Neiswanger Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple West Chester W.R.C K.P. Hall Rural Womans Club Irwin Helma Women's Council of Christian Church Presbyterian L.A Gerdes Home Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Victor Blattner Harry Dye Harry Turner Tot Gerdes Charles Wiley

Two VFW Groups Host Box Supper Event

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary held a joint meeting at the K C hall with a Country School Program. John McGaffey and Darlene Humston performed while a skit and a marimba piece entertained.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary K. C. Hall Dave MecGaffey John McGaffey Darlene Humston Miss Flannigan Iver Kindergrtners Marsh Atkinson Ss. W. Easter Jim Hotle

Priscilla Club Members Entertained at Luncheon

Mrs J O Sexton and Mrs Wyatt Marbourg co hosted a Priscilla club luncheon at Mrs Barnett's home with two guests Mrs Howard Crozier. The event featured autumn bouquets and a brief meeting led by president Mrs W B Duypis before an afternoon of visiting.

J. O. Sexton Wyatt Marbourg Priscilla Club Howard Crozier Mrs. Barnett Crozier Sexton W. B. Duypis W. B. Dupuis Michels M. M. Sehell Boyd Berdo Thelma Luther Clayvee Stewart

Pythian Sisters Plan Card Party After Pot Luck

The Pythian Sisters held a pot luck supper at Pythian hall attended by about 30 persons with Mrs. Art Prall and others organizing the kitchen. After a bountiful meal the group visited and discussed plans for a benefit card party on Oct. 9.

Pythian

Centennial prompts cancellation of Baptist church party

An announcement notes that the Friendly Big class party at the Baptist church is canceled due to the centennial celebration. The message is brief and uses plain wording.

Baptist Church Lad

Talented dramatist wows Fortnightly club women audience

Eleanor Sikes Peters, noted dramatist, presented her solo drama Contrasting Portraits to Tortnightly club members and guests in the Baptist church auditorium. The program featured four mother and daughter scenes from plays including Lady Windermere's Fan and I Remember Mama, highlighting Peters's refined artistry and interpretive skill.

Eleanor Sikes Peters Baptist Church

Birthday Wishes for Local Residents Highlight Milestones

The journal records celebrate Della Miller turning 76 as a member of the Three Quarter Century club. Birthdays noted include Robert Lee Hunt of Keota and Esther Cerdes and Carol Grecian, both turning 16, with well wishes from family, friends, and schoolmates.

Della Miller Journal Robert Lee Hunt Dale Hunt Keota Esther June Cerdes Lom Gerdes Carol Grecian Owen Crecian

Mrs Myra W Clark Visits Friends in Kansas City

Mrs Myra W Clark of Arkansas City Kansas left Monday to visit friends in the community after spending several days visiting Washington friends and being a houseguest of Emma and Edna Purvis. First salad options include a mint mayonnaise fruit salad and tomato salad with bacon dressing. Also offered are Pork Roost with yams and a Sweet Potato Souffle dessert recipe serving eight, with steps and ingredients.

Myra W. Clark Arkansas City Kan Washington Emma Edna Purvis

Honor Mrs Marek At Birthday Dinner

A Salem gathering at the Charles Marek home celebrated Mrs Marek's birthday anniversary with relatives and friends. Emma Boph baked the angel food cake served at the dinner as guests including Mrs Shalla Mrs Bopp Mr Tellin Anita Mrs Marek Mary Viasak Mr Melack Marek and Joe Belka shared in visiting hours.

Mrs. Marek Salem Charles Marek John Shalla Emma Bopp William Tellin Anita Tony Marek Mary Viasak Melack Marek Joe Belka

Ogden Woman Visits Mother During Two Week Vacation

Marorie Carlson of Ogden Stud arrives Monday to spend two weeks with her mother Mae Carlson. The trip breaks her leave from Ogden Air Technical Service Command at Hillfield.

Marorie Carlson Ogden Stud Mae Carlson Ogden Air Technical Service Command Hillfield

Mr and Mrs Henry T Robinson Honor Forty Third Anniversary

Ottumwa couple Mr and Mrs Henry T Robinson Ech celebrated their forty third wedding anniversary with a dinner hosted by their daughter in-law and daughter in Ottumwa. They had recently visited their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Zeotle F Bailey of Cloudcroft New Mexico.

Henry T Robinech Ottumwa Albert A. Lay Robinson Zeotle FE. Bailey Cloudcroft New Mexico

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Juanita Howk N. Archer Walkers Azure Carter Neim Turkey V.F.W Priscilla Pythian Sisters T. A. Michels Te Perte C. W. McLaughlin E. D. Morrison D Seymour Martin Joseph Fort Newton T. W. Harwood A. Hyatt Verrill George Masson Dade Shearer Delen Stone George Masson Jr Mendelsohn Ronald Masson A. R. Krause Ments Ed Chalupa Araen Saforek Richmond Gwenth Krusor Grecian California Maury Aletha Guy Hap” Guy Pen-Co-Nap Penmaid Little Boys Teather Louisiana T Suzar Bert Riate Theater
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