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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1937

Page

8

Eighth Grade Plans Surprise Party for Mary Washburn

North Side school eighth graders organized a surprise at Carmen McNary’s home with twenty one pupils and Miss Trene Veach greeting Mrs. Mary Washburn. The evening featured a flower gift, games, carols, and angel food cake and fruit salad.

North Side Mary Washburn Trene Veach Carmen McNary Edith Kannmacher Bertha Kannmacher Washburn Betty Simpson Ada Kathryn Tucker Virginia Meehling Mary Bubeck Maxine Householder Loraine Leggitt Irene Hammilton Mary Jane Staggs Carolyn Jeters Fay Smitley Ellen Weaver Morris Allen Wernz Jimmie Hornbrook Delance Cole Tommy Ollinger Fred Bender Harold T Craig Donald Findlay Randall Bach Ralph Warren Prevo Leroy McNary

Social Calendar Highlights from North Third Street Gatherings

Last Friday six tables of desert bridge at Mr and Mrs Raymond Millhouse on North Third Street hosted guests including Foster Hornbrook Stewart Mc Cauley Geheb Craig Hurst and Hogue. Prizes were won by several guests led by Foster Hornbrook for the first grand slam.

Raymond Millhouse North Third Street Foster Hornbrook Ross Stewart John McCauley John Geheb Russell Craig James Millhouse Mark Stewart E. B. Hurst Aaron Kammacher Harry Johnson Virgil Hurst Wes Hogue Hornbrook Craig McCauley Russel Craig

Hi Lo bridge club hosts social evening at Seven Acres

Miss Esther Goff and Miss Lillian Chambers hosted the Hi Lo bridge club Monday evening at Seven Acres. Guests included Harriet Paddock Lucile Thomas Helen Norton Ravilla Fairgrief Eliza beth Millhouse Elizabeth Cunningham Carl Jensen Benton Marrs Creal Clark Florence Bubeck Daisy Crutch ley Shirley Siegel Isabel Bubeck and Genevieve Mc Cauley. Prizes were won by Millhouse and Florence Bubeck.

Esther Goff Lillian Chambers Hi-Lo Bridge Club Seven Acres Harriet Paddock Lucile Thomas Helen Norton Ravilla Fairgrief Elizabeth Millhouse Elizabeth Cunningham Carl Jensen Benton Marrs Creal Clark Florence Bubeck Daisy Crutchley Shirley Siegel Isabel Bubeck Genevieve McCauley Miss Millhouse

Christmas Bridge Party Hosted By Mrs Hurst

Mrs Virgil Hurst hosted a Tuesday afternoon bridge club Christmas party at her North Seventh Street home. Attending were Mrs Charles Blundell Mrs Wes Hogue Mrs Harry Johnson Mrs John McCauley Mrs Jack Cline Mrs C E Clem Mrs E B Hurst Mrs Frank Gunder Mrs O H Robson Mrs Don Medsker and Mrs R R Geddes. Prizes went to Mrs Hogue Mrs E B Hurst and Mrs Gunder.

Virgil Hurst North Seventh Street Charles Blundell Wes Hogue Harry Johnson John McCauley Jack Cline C. E. Clem E. B. Hurst Frank Gunder O. H. Robson Don Medsker R. R. Geddes Hogue Gunder

Hurst Hosts Bridge Club at North Seventh Street

Mr and Mrs Virgil Hurst entertained their bridge club Wednesday evening at their home on North Seventh street. Attending were Mr and Mrs O H Rolson Mr and Mrs Jack Cline Mr and Mrs Den Medsker Mr and Mrs John Rademaker and Mr and Mrs C E Clem. Prizes went to Mrs Rademaker Mrs Cline Mrs Medsker Mrs Clem John Rademaker and Don Medsker.

Virgil Hurst Bridge Club North Seventh Street O. H. Rolson Jack Cline den Medsker John Rademaker C. E. Clem Rademaker Cline Medsker Clem Don Medsker

Mrs. Forsythe Hosts Bridge Club Holiday Meet

Mrs Ray Forsythe hosted her bridge club on Wednesday afternoon. Attending were Mrs E Malloy Mrs Lloyd Johnson Mrs Charles Blundell Mrs Drew Casteel Mrs Don Heidbreder Mrs Leighton Unnewehr and Mrs Frank Gunder. Prizes went to Mrs Blundell Mrs Unnewehr and Mrs Malloy who also won the traveling prize. Christmas gifts were exchanged.

Ray Forsythe E. Malloy Lloyd Johnson Charles Blundell Drew Casteel Don Heidbreder Leighton Unnewehr Frank Gunder Blundell Unnewehr Malloy

Ben Hur Juniors Meet To Exchange Gifts

The Ben Hur Juniors will meet next Monday evening at 7 30. Each Junior is asked to bring toys or clothing for the hall. After the routine business, members and guests will exchange gifts with boys and fathers tying gifts in red and girls and mothers in green.

Christmas Party At Miss Gene Alwood's Home

Miss Gene Alwood hosted a Christmas party for her Sunday school class at her home Wednesday evening. The youngsters enjoyed the gathering and the festivities.

Gene Alwood Methodist Church

Dinner Guests At Spittler Home In Casey

Mr and Mrs Dean Spittler hosted Sunday dinner at their Casey home for guests including Mr and Mrs Logan Myles, Mr and Mrs Ray Forsythe, Robert Myles, Miss Frances Reinbolt and Miss Kathryn Kinsel.

Dean Spittler Logan Myles Ray Forsythe Robert Myles Frances Reinbolt Kathryn Kinsel Casey

Garden and Community Club Meet at Mrs Prevo Home

The Woman's General Club will convene with the Garden Club on Monday at Mrs. Ralph Prevo's residence. Members plan to deliver Christmas gifts to county farm elderly residents. Mrs. Jack Cline, Mrs. Leroy McNary, and Mrs. Van Tarble attended a Thursday afternoon community club gathering at Mrs. Chester Kurtz's home north of Martinsville.

Woman's General Club Ralph Prevo Jack Cline Leroy McNary van Tarble Chester Kurtz Martinsville

Pack entertain sewing club with turkey dinner at West Archer Ave

Mr and Mrs C C Pack hosted their sewing club gathering last Sunday at their West Archer Avenue home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Mose Bibo and son John from Paris. Miss Mary Fairgrief and others from Dennison Vandalia Terre Haute Robinson and more. Gene Schmalhausen joined in the afternoon.

C. C. Pack Sewing Club West Archer Ave Mose Bibo John Paris Mary Fairgrief Dennison Hugh Beamer Vandalia John McCauley H. C. Lichtenberger E. D. Morton Arthur Deaner Eli Ellshoff Sand Ralph George Herman Miller Helen Lichtenberger Terre Haute Mae Lichtenberger Ravilla Fairgrief Druccilla Deaner Genevieve McCauley Gene Schmalhausen Robinson

Christmas Church Social Held at Williams Home

The Christian church met Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Williams for a devotional, officers were elected for the year, and a social hour followed. Christmas gifts were exchanged. Hostesses were Mrs. Anna Mott and Mrs. Emory Bloodworth with a long list of attendees.

The Christian Church F. J. Williams Anna Mott Emory Bloodworth Burns Hurst R. C. Jacobs J A. Hutchison L. V Smith Walter Finkbiner

Christmas Party With Bingo At North Seventh Home

Mrs Edith Cole hosted the L L Club on North Seventh street for their annual Christmas party. Gifts were exchanged and attendees enjoyed bingo followed by lunch for a group including Mrs Sam Prevo, Mrs Reginald Coyle, Mrs Edward Giffel, Mrs Charles Claypool, Mrs G Farris, Mrs C C Carroll, Mrs H Cork, Miss Florence Hodge, and Miss Alma Shipe.

Edith Cole L. L. Club North Seventh Street Sam Prevo Reginald Coyle Edward Giffel Charles Claypool G . Farris C. C. Carroll H &§. Cork Florence Hodge Alma Shipe

Pleasant Grove Community Club Meeting Christmas Program

The Pleasant Grove Community Club holds its regular monthly meeting tonight December 17 with a Christmas program of songs readings playlets and music. A Christmas tree will be the center attraction and Old Santa will be present. Attendees are asked to bring a small gift for exchange in the bag. refreshments will be candy and nuts. Everyone is welcome.

Pleasant Grove Community Club

Cross Bearers Subé 7 Class Holds Basement Pot Luck

The Cross Bearers Subé 7 class of the Methodist church met in the church basement Thursday evening for a pot luck supper. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. George German, Mrs. Emma Brandenstein, Mrs. Maggie Noakes, Mrs. Myrtle Elston, and Mrs. IL W English. No class meetings will be held in January and February.

Methodist Church George German Emma Brandenstein Maggie Noakes Myrtle Elston IL. W. English

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Creal Clark

Friends of Mrs. Creal Clark hosted a surprise basket dinner last Tuesday at their South Sixth Street home. Attendees included Mrs. Burns Dixon, Miss Shirley Seigel, Miss Isabel Seigel, Miss Elizabeth Millhouse, Miss Jane Clark, and Creal Clark.

Creal Clark South Sixth Street Burns Dixon Shirley Isabel Seigel Elizabeth Millhouse Jane Clark

Local families share meals and plan church events

Mr and Mrs Chester Kurtz visit Martinsville guests Irene Veach and Kertha McNary Auburn for Tuesday dinner. Church groups schedule pot lucks and exchanges with several parties announced, while some meetings are postponed due to weather and illness.

Chester Kurtz Martinsville Irene Veach Kertha McNary Auburn Leroy McNary

Christmas Toy Drive and Church Activities at Pleasant Hill

Congregational News reports Mrs Maud Bristol describing a Christmas program with children sharing toys for Pleasant Hill Tennessee recipients. Intermediates repair and ship gifts. members plan cantata The Adoration and a midnight Christmas service.

Congregational NE News Maud Bristol

Christmas Eve Midnight Service Planned by First Congregational

Under Carl Wise Balter the First Congregational church groups prepare the midnight Christmas service with a new chancel design for the decoration scheme. All are urged to be seated by 11 15 with the boys chorus singing carols at 11 15 and the service continuing at 11 30 for a one hour cantata The Adoration by Nevins features Ralph Horton soloing soprano parts and Mrs Charles Bush singing the anthem Angels from the Realms of Glory.

Carl Wise Balter First Congregational Church Nevins Ralph Horton Centen M. E. Church Charles Bush

Community Service Invites Public to Special Worship

The notice invites all to join a glad service of worship with further program and choir details to be announced next week.

Flaxington-Harker

Pilgrim Holiness Church Publishes Weekly Schedule

The cottage meeting is held tonight at the home of Mr and Mrs George Smitley on North Second Street. Sunday school begins at 9 30 with treats for children. Morning worship at 10 45 features Christmas songs and a message. Evening service at 7 00. Mid week service is Wednesday at 7 30.

George Smitley North Second Street

Administratrix Appointed in Martinsville Estate

Clara E. Baird was appointed administratrix in the county court on Tuesday for the Everett Baird estate of Martinsville with a bond of 1200 dollars.

Clara E. Baird Everett Baird Martinsville

Dinner Guests Gather at East Marshall Home

Mr and Mrs Elmer Renner hosted Sunday dinner at their home east of Marshall. Attending were Rosas Fishback of Decatur Ed Fishback and daughter Virginia and Mises Fern Lee.

Mrs Elmer Renner Marshall Rosas Fishback Decatur Ed Fishback Virginia Mises Fern Lee

Christian Science Service at Pythian Theatre

Sunday morning service at 11:00 A M with the topic Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force The Sunday school convenes at 9:30 A M An evening service is set for 7:45 P M A reading room session runs Wednesday from 2 00 to 5 00 P M

Christian Science Service Pythian Theatre

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