Musical Program Given At WDCC Yale Dinner
The Women’s Division of the Chamber of Commerce entertained members and guests after their Christmas dinner at Downing’s Monday night with a musical program. Invocations, carols on accordion and piano, and performances by junior high ensemble accompanied the festive table. The group highlighted past year achievements and outlined plans including a Mardi Gras event on February 23 chaired by Mrs. Dorothy Goss, as they aim to host a future convention for about 500 women.
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Chamber of Commerce
Downing
Walter Baker
Nancy Yardley
Garold Yardley
Carol Rose
Hugene Rose
Sharps and Flats
Fred Scheuchzer
Charles Vaughn
Shrine
Dorothy Goss
Progressive HDU Christmas Luncheon at Miller Home
The Progressive Home Demonstration Unit held its Yule luncheon Friday noon at Mrs. John Miller's Holcomb home. Hostesses Mrs. Arnold Needham and Mrs. Angell Glant organized a Christmas dinner and gift exchange with turkey dressing coop. members brought dishes. Prizes, carol quiz games, and Christmas recordings filled the event as 17 members and 3 children attended. New officers received corsages during installation led by installing officer Mrs. Donald Vaughn with Mrs. Glant.
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Progressive Home Demonstration Unit
John Miller
Holcomb
Arnold Needham
Angell Glant
Glant
Donald Vaughn
Wilbur Ulrich
Mra
Robert Murray
Piano Students Christmas Party Held Sunday
Mrs. Ray Harper hosted her annual Christmas party for piano students at her home 315 N. 12th. Yuletide decorations and games set the season, carols were sung, gifts exchanged, and refreshments served to a long list of students including Linda Steward James Schiffelein Mary Kay Knief Donna Jones Cheryl Smith Alice Spinks Glen Anderson Sharon Spinks Donna Anderson Marilyn Komlof ske Douglas Selichnow Elaine Anderson Donna Komlofske Linda Selichnow Donna Lurtz Louise Spinks Phillip O Brien Debra Lurtz Patricia rockert Dianne Lurtz Jo Ellen Wampler Janice Engler Eddie Downing Peggy Loving and Louetta Engler. Santa Claus nut cups and red and white refreshments completed the Christmas theme.
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Ray Harper
Linda Steward
James’ Schiffelhein
Mary Kay Knief
Donna Jones
Cheryl Smith
Alice Spinks
Glen Anderson
Sharon Spinks
Donna Anderson
Marilyn Komlofske
Douglas Selichnow
Elaine Anderson
Donna Komlofske
Linda Selichnow
Donna Lurtz
Louise Spinks
Phillip O''Brien
Debra Lurtz
Patricia Rockert
Dianne Lurtz
Jo Ellen Wampler
Janice Engler
Eddie Downing
Peggy Loving
Louetta Engler
Garden National Bank Hosts Yale Dinner for Fifty
Garden National Bank employees attended a steak dinner at Downings Saturday night for about 50 people including spouses. JoAnn Lewis of Dodge City played organ during the social hour and for dancing. A Christmas gift exchange is planned later in the week at the bank.
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Garden National Bank
Downings
JoAnn Lewis
Dodge City
Bank
Christmas Eve Reflections From a Local Store Signoff
A nostalgic Christmas Eve scene captures shoppers, carolers, and street bustle as people rush for last minute gifts. The piece emphasizes love of God and neighbor, wishing readers peace and thanking customers, with store staff names and festive cheer included.
Carolyn Mesa Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party
Carolyn Denise Mesa daughter of Albert and Mrs Mesa of 214 Conkling celebrated her sixth birthday Tuesday with 12 guests. The group played party games and danced before refreshments. The cake was decorated with six blue candles. Guests included Jolene Garcia Jessie Marie Avila Mary Kay Alcaraz Bebe Hererra Debbie Mesa Tonetta Mesa Barbara Medina Barbara Hernandez Cindy Pacheco Elsa Garcia Johnny Hernandez Elaine Mega.
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Carolyn Denise Mesa
Albert Mesa
Conkling
Jolene Garcia
Jessie Marie Avila
Mary Kay Alcaraz
Bebe Hererra
Debbie Mesa
Tonetta Mesa
Barbara Medina
Barbara Hernandez
Cindy Pacheco
Elsa Garcia
Johnny Hernandez
Elaine Mega
Royal Neighbors Elect Oracle Mrs. Chalmers
A Royal Neighbors gathering at Odd Fellow Hall featured a covered dish supper. Officers elected include Mrs. C. A. Chalmers as oracle, Mrs. Roscoe Romine as vice oracle, and Mrs. Cleo Lowe as recorder with Mrs. Verna Noel of Neodesha as guest state supervisor. Hosts were Mrs. C. A. Humphrey, Mrs. M. C. Deaver, and Mrs. Don Edwards.
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Royal Neighbors Lodge
Odd Fellow Hall
Nursery Mothers Honor Christmas Tea at Fellowship Church
Corsages were given to each mother present at the Sunday afternoon Christmas tea for the Nursery Dept. of Fellowship Baptist Church. Mrs. Sylvia Paasch hosted eight mothers and babies at 1801 N 6th. Co hosts were Mrs. Charles Huff Joyce Huff and Mrs. Homer Drinkwater. Christmas carols, a welcome by Mrs Paasch, a challenge from Rev Froggatte, games, refreshments, and a door prize won by Miss Huff followed.
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Fellowship Baptist Church
Sylvia Paasch
Charles Huff
Joyce Huff
Homer Drinkwater
Ann Landers advice column letters and responses
A long reader column reproduces multiple Ann Landers letters and replies on personal issues. Topics include teenage hair, premarital joint ownership, and a wife’s alcoholism, with guidance urging honesty, joint ownership, and seeking Al-Anon support, plus directives for sending questions.
Social Club Elects New President at Christmas Luncheon
Royal Neighbors Social Club elected Mrs Frank Gillenwater president at a Tuesday luncheon and Christmas party hosted by Mrs Fred Brown 610 N 3rd. Other officers are Mrs Roy Barnum vice president and Mrs Paul Hayes secretary treasurer. Thirty members attended with devotions by Mrs Ina Huckstadt and gifts exchanged for a local speech clinic, donations to a needy family, and a grab bag. Next meeting slated for January.
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Frank Gillenwater
Royal Neighbors Social Club
Mra
Fred Brown
Roy Barnum
Paul Hayes
Christman
Cleo Lowe
Billie Degenhart
Raymond Brown
Ina Huckstadt
C. A. Sdlmans
Carol Degenhart
Mark Hayes
Soroptimists Give Christmas for Needy Family
Soroptimist members brought gifts for a food basket and new clothing toys and a Christmas dinner for a needy family at the meeting Monday night at the Warren Hotel. Mrs. Bob Cleaver president led the session with 22 members present. Geraldine Knox service and project chairman outlined plans. Next meeting set for Jan 2 at the Warren Hotel.
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Warren Hotel
Bob Cleaver
Geraldine Knox
Warten Hotel
Country Club Ladies Bridge Players at Garden City Club
Women at Garden City Country Club played bridge Tuesday afternoon at the clubhouse. Winning high score was Mrs. Robert Minter and second was Mrs. Lyle Carmichael. The next meeting is January 8 at 1 15 p.m. at the clubhouse with guests welcome to play duplicate or party bridge.
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Garden City Country Club
Robert Minter
Lyle Carmichael
Calendar of Social Events for Thursday and Friday
Social gatherings listed include Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Services meetings at multiple homes and locations, ALPHA TAU BSF at Cine Center, Church of God Christmas program, Loyal Workers and NAWCOMERS Supper Club events, Aurora Study Club gift exchange, and a Goodwill Nursing Home Christian party. Nurseries provided for afternoon circles, gifts requested for needy families.
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Methodist Woman's Society OF Christian Services
Ethel Calkins
al Dewey
Mike
Ethal Homfelat
Feyatticis
Old Manor
Theresa “Uarane
Bill Grotinar
Mary ‘Seite
Church OF God
Loyal Workers
Lyle Bergman
Nawcomers
Downings
Aurora Study Club
Raymond Dicks
Goodwill Nursing Home
Acorn Club Hosts White Christmas Program
At the Acorn Club meeting the program centered on White Christmas with Mrs. Sam Gish playing the carol on piano and Mrs. Ora Schopf explaining white Christmas symbols. The group sang three carols about angels and Mrs. Elmer Henkle read the Bible Christmas story.
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Acorn Club
Sam Gish
Ora Schopf
Elmer Henkle
W. W. Wells
Spruce
Clyde Mercer
Lee Kemper
Gish
N. Ard
Book Club Sees Christmas Story Illustrated
The Twentieth Century Book Club read Let’s Keep Christmas by Peter Marshall with 16 members attending. Guest artist Mrs. Charles Potucek illustrated the tale with chalk drawings and the group sang Silent Night. The Blue Notes performed Christmas selections from the high school as hostess Mrs. Ovid Harman arranged pink and silver decor for the tea.
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Peter Marshall
Paul Cole
Twentieth Century Book Club
Charles Potucek
Ovid Harman
Damon Cobb
Laura Roby
Cobb
N. 9Th
Orangeade rises in a sparkling court upset
Orangeade jumps to a fast start with a strong spiking of Jemon and a splash of grenadine in a bold exhibition that signals lively play and early momentum for the contenders.
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. S. W. Biehn at Holcomb Home
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Upchurch hosted a birthday dinner at their Holcomb home honoring Mrs. S. W. Biehn. A pink and white three tier cake topped the celebration. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Brown, Milton Couch, Roy Graham, Greg Upchurch, Gwen Upchurch, and S. W. Biehn.
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Charley Upchurch
Holcomb
S. W. Biehn
Fred L. Brown
Milton Couch
Roy Graham
Greg
Gwen Upchurch
Prairie Hens Install New Officers at Christmas Dinner
Prairie Hens Home Demonstration Unit installed new officers at a Christmas turkey dinner at the OM Corral. New officers are Miss Theda Sharpe president, Mrs Ivan Schaffer vice president, Mrs Tommy Brungardt secretary, Mrs Howard Brechel sen treasurer, and Mrs A A Bruggeman public relations. Installing officers were Mrs Robert Peat and Mrs Walter Hubbard from the County Home Economics Advisory Council.
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Praire Hens Home
Robert Peat
Walter Hubbard
The
County Home Economics Advisory Council
Howard Brechetsen
Hamline
Regina Coell Hosts Yale Party Holiday Dinner
Regina Coell members enjoyed Swiss steak in the Chinese Room of the Elité Cafe before their Christmas party. Gifts and food baskets were exchanged, and Santa’s scramble followed. High score went to Bob Long, low to Sam Kemper. attendees included J L Arnold, Neil Austin, Dale Bjorklin, Dale Harrison, Mike Hoffman, Pat Keller, Albert Knoll, Don Miller, and Gordon Shaefer. Mrs Kemper hosts Jan 24 at 305 Anderson.
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Regina Coell
Bob Long
Sam Kemper
Mmes
J. L. Arnold
Neil Austin
Dale Bjorklin
Dale Harrison
Mike Hoffman
Pat Keller
Albert Knoll
Don Miller
Gordon Shaefer
Mrs. Kemper
Anderson
Christmas party hosted by Mrs Meschke and Fortnightly Club
Mrs Meschke 914 Lyte hosted the Fortnightly Club Christmas party for 16 guests on Tuesday afternoon. Assisting were Mrs Anderson Mrs Brown and Mrs Saffels, with candlelit décor and Christmas carols by Mrs Henkle. Mrs J E Dale of Warner Terrace will host the January 8 meeting at 2 p.m.
Candyed sweet potatoes with butter and maple
Cook sweet potatoes in their skins, then peel and halve. Now candy the yams in butter and maple syrup for a sweet partner for roast pork or ham.
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