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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1941

Page

8

Picnic and social gatherings in Brighton park

A Brighton park gathering Sunday hosted by visiting Mrs. Charles Smith of Broadus Montana and Mrs. W. Wood of Stacy Montana included many local families and friends. The Harmony Club met with seven members and three guests, and several notices detail weddings and recitals among Brighton residents and relatives, including the Wanerus marriage in Las Vegas and the Koch reunion at the park.

Brighton Brighton Park Charles Smith Broadus Mont Co. W. Wood Stacy Clark Tracy Oskaloosa Howard Jones Sally Lou Sigourney Ernest Miller Washington Edgar Rotzsinger Virinia Homer Rotzinger Ira Saunders Albert Saunders Georgia Wise Howard Shaffer Anna Shaffer J. W. Jones Adele Lee Effie McCarty Lester Willey Dean Marsha Dean Johnson and Ward Cal Cooper Kenneth Donovan Janice Blanche Mortimore Mattie Woods Ted Howell Dora Saunders Harmony Club jidna_ Crile Ilomer Rotzinger Edgar Rotzinger Roll

Blair Family to Mark 64th Anniversary in Columbus Junction

Mr and Mrs J S Blair lifelong residents plan a 64th wedding anniversary celebration at their Second street home on Sept 27. Their union linked to Reuben Stapp wedding at his home four miles north west. Ida Stapp and Joseph C Duncan are noted deceased relatives.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction J. S. Blair Second Street Reuben Stapp Here Ida Stapp Blair Joseph C. Duncan Woodrow Wilson Nettie Lewis

California Leads Nation in Registered Motor Vehicles

Official statistics show California held an undisputed lead in 1939 with 2 773 688 registered motor vehicles. The total increased by 109 965 from 1938 reflecting steady growth in California vehicle ownership.

California

Sulphur Powerhouse States Louisiana Texas Dominate Demand

World sulphur supply is driven by Louisiana and Texas which together meet about one third of global demand. The two states mine and sell over a million tons annually.

Louisiana Texas States

Marriage of Fred Slockett and Charlotte Bidwell

Mrs L E Bidwell announces the marriage of her daughter Charlotte to Fred H Slockett of Greeley Colorado. The ceremony was at eight in the Prexy Wilson home in Greeley performed by Rev Stuart M Paterson in the First Presbyterian church with 22 relatives present. The bridal party stood before a fireplace decorated with pink and white gladioli and greenery. The bride wore a military blue wool suit trimmed with brown fur and a brown felt hat with brown accessories.

Wedding and club notices from Greeley society pages

The article details a wedding with matron of honor Mrs. Fred Forsyth of Greeley and best man Barney Flood, followed by a mountain wedding trip and home in Greeley. It also covers Ladies Rural club, W Q V club meetings, and an Odd Fellows family supper with local hostesses and coordinators.

Leonard Novak William Wagamon Irvin Goodwin Ladies Rural Club

Pre-nuptial Shower Honors Miss Metz

Riverside reports a pre-nuptial shower honoring Miss Dorthy Metz and Miss Lucille Kron with both women co hosting and hosting duties noted in local society circles.

Miss Metz Riverside Dorthy Metz Lucille Kron

Riverside bridal event and local notices

The note describes Gladys Metz’s upcoming wedding to Ambrose Kron with a bridal luncheon at Forester hall Riv erside. Townspeople and out of town guests attended the event, gifts were exchanged, and the couple will wed at St Marys church Riverside on Monday September 28. Additional items cover Argentina political tensions in Buenos Aires and local moves in town.

Forester Hall Riverside Gladys Metz Johnnie Anne Metz Simon Metz Louis Kron Almer Fies Philomana Scherrer George Tremmel John Strabala Agnes Metz Inez Waldschmidt Mary Waldschmidt Jowan City Leo Sueppel Maynard Ayres Arthur Beranek Washington Ivo Croll Wichita Kansas Ethel Bulger Anna Herber Davenport Cleo Kron Burlington John Thomann Laecena Iowa Victor Strabala Bayertown Herman Heitzman Ray EE Marner Gertude Ldulger Lawrence Marek Bertha Ruth Leo Brophy Agnes and Dorthy J. L. Veggy Luthiera Rina Elmer Scherrer Victor F. Schnoebelen Arthur Swenk Karl Vegey Eleanor Rita Ruth Betty Bulger Mary Allie Soeppel Rite Mery Aileen Kron Ambrose Kron St Mary's Church

Real Estate Trade In Crawfordsville Prompts Local Change

Crawfordsville reports a property swap between Harry Paschal and Lee Lease. The real estate exchange involves multiple parcels and reflects ongoing local transactions. The notice notes the trades as a townwide property adjustment with status pending further details.

Mary Manners Crawfordsville Harry Paschal Lee Lease

Card of Thanks from Iowa City Presbyterian Members

A note from residents of Iowa City thanks friends for the hospital cards received after a return home from the hospital. The message mentions Twin Hurd and Pastor Johnston attending a Presbytery session in Briers on Tuesday and expresses gratitude for the support shown.

Iowa City Twin Hurd Presbyterian Educed Sk Toe Johnston Briers

Realistic Dream Ends With Bedroom Fire Fear

Mrs Mary Jutes ovic of Toledo Ohio awoke in panic thinking her bed was on fire and rushed to the boy's room four times to save him from flames enveloping the bed. The boy had fallen asleep smoking a cigarette.

Mary Jutesovic Toledo Ohio Stricker

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Naval Academy Jabby’ Hayes FOX Freddie Bartholomew Jimmy Lydon Billy Cook Ralph Wanerus Shirley Johnson Dauhter Alma Johnson Covina Calif Manhattan Beach Fred Wanerus Imarriage First Methodist Church Las Vegas Nev Ford Gillen Wanerus Redondo Associated Telephone Co Veda Marie Virzil Felli Ray Ernest Wayland John Behren Moulton John Glasby Swedesburg Art Koch Glen Jake Koch Woren McNeese Diane Leland Horton Marilyn Horton A. E. Atchison North Side Square Dad Bill Sowa Continental Blairs Columbus Chautauqua Park Sherd McConahay Harold C. Irwin Fred Duncan Synodical United Presbyterian Ministerial Conference Winterset Renato Bob Stutsman Penn College Case Field DR. Hess Bob Elson Red Barber Nea Barber New York Elson Fred Slockett Charlotte Bidwell Edward G. Robinson Marlene Dietrich Alan Hale Frank McHugh Ian Garber and His Orchestra Late Paramount News East Texas Matagorda Bay Matagorda Irish Bayou Fred Forsyth Greeley Barney Flood Lorence Stockett Denver Cole Emery McCune Colo Stockett Wellman High School Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Bidwell Furniture Slockett Florence Slockett Colorado State College of Education Rickett’s Texas Oil Company Novak Hoon Erma Karnes Red Cross W. QO. VL W. Q. V. Club Arthur Gardner L. W. Durst W. 5. McIntosh Odd Fellows Wellman Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Hall Harvey Wagamon Melvin Yoder Dewey Hoefert Klein Sonja Glenn Miller Mastic His Argentina Congress Chamber of Deputies Buenos Aires Ramon S. Castillo Berlin Castillo Edmund von Thermann C. C. Moorhead Paschal Moorheads Winfield Charles Lowe Mt. Pleasant Doll Swartz Winftield Monay Marty Pearson Ainsworth Charles McCoy The Presbyterian Church Coe Robert Miller Cedar Rapids Coe College Gertie Clark Richland Henry McCoy Kansas City Mildred Anderson Ramon H. Paschal L. Lease Trade Properties Wilson Coal Coo Mrs. Howard Ke SALY Chicago North Clark Winga’s Cafe Winga’s Wingat Cafe Washington Lumber and Fuel CO Pioneer Yard Jim White
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