Welcome Wagon Clubettes December Events Preview
The Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club outlines December plans with a December 7 meeting featuring a cookie and crafts auction led by OConnor and a December 14 board meeting at Peggy Barker’s Middletown home. A Christmas dance for members and husbands is set December 16 at the Top Hat Yorktown with music by Addison Street Miracles and Dec 14 reservations. Hospital visits and chapter meetings pause until spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club
O’connor
Peggy Barker
Honey Creek Rd
Middletown
Maureen Sparks
Top Hat
Yorktown
Addison Street
Christmas luncheon and gift exchange by American War Mothers
The American War Mothers Chapter 80 will hold a Christmas luncheon and gift exchange on December 20 at the Huddle Restaurant. Members are asked to bring canned food to fill a needy veteran's basket and to contribute toys and treats for children in need.
YW Duplicate Club Hosts Benefit Event Winners Listed
The YW Duplicate Club met Tuesday night at the YW to benefit United Cerebral Palsy. Winners included first prize William Edmundson and Paul Adams, with several pairs placing in order through sixth place, including Mrs. Gordon Barg and William Herridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Cerebral Palsy
William Edmundson
Paul Adams
Eugene Gibson
Robert Toppin
J. D. Priest
Robert Campbell
William Baugha
Rex Oyler
Jack Carlile
John Kirkman
Gordon Barg
William Herridge
Cheese Crab Bisque Almondine
A refined first course uses cream of mushroom soup with half the milk, grated Monterey Jack and Muenster cheese, and drained crab meat. Top with sprinkled natural almonds for a crisp garnish.
Local social clubs host meetings and gift exchanges
Tri Kappa Beta Associate Chapter met at Mrs. Jack Bowers home for a carry-in dinner and discussed recommendations from the Province Office after a recent sorority inspection. They voted to sponsor a Senior Girl Scout troop and held a Christmas gift exchange. The next meeting is Jan 16 at Mrs. Richard Shafer’s home. The Duo Decum Club Christmas dinner was held at the Country Kitchen then moved to Mrs. Oscar Dunlap’s home for a business session and social eve with a secret pals gift exchange. Plans for the April meeting with Helen Grady were made. Auxiliary Initiation rites at Frankton Unit 469 were conducted by Mrs. Mary Pope of Anderson Fifth District president, assisted by George Hackett Unit 127 members. Initiates included Kay Ballard, Patti Benefiel, Catharine Morgan, Joyce Nichols, Barbara Humbert, Terri Elliott, Fern Edwards, Della Dwiggins, Jeanne Baker, Doris Spurling, and Alberta Land. The May Berry unit was organized Oct 1, 1949, named for WWI nurse May Berry. After a business session led by Joan Humphries, Della Mason celebrated birthdays. The Christmas dinner for the unit was held at John’s Dining Room in Frankton. Gifts were exchanged after a brief meeting. The Peppi Club plans a Christmas dinner Dec 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Louise Smith’s home with a covered dish.
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Tri Kappa
Jack Bowers
T. E. Donahue
Richard Shafer
Duo Decum Club
Oscar Dunlap
Frankton
Mary Pope
Anderson
American Legion Auxiliary
George Hackett
Kay Ballard
Patti Benefiel
Catherine Morgan
Joyce Nichols
Barbara Humbert
Terri Elliott
Fern Edwards
Della Dwiggins
Jeanne Baker
Doris Spurling
Alberta Land
May Berry
Joan Humphries
Della Mason
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Marion Veteran’s Hospital
Mira-Clad
Star China
Main ST
Phi Zeta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Jeff Winer
Mike Goodson
Karen Barker
Russ Campbell
Barker
South
Dave York
Jerry Jordal
W. 11Th St
Alexandria Tri Kappa
Summitville
Helen Grady
Ored
Ross Shores
John
Louise Smith
Wickes
Wickes Lumber
Cole MT Se
Scatterfield Rd
Elwood
Aero
Dial
Bank Americard
Mounds Mall
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