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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1937

Page

3

Mrs. Schulty Hosts E. O. W. Club Meeting

Members of the E. O. W. club gathered last evening at Mrs. Tom Schulty's home with two guests Mrs. John Waymack and Mrs. Ella Conklin in attendance. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Milt Denison, followed by a business meeting and social hour. Mrs. Robert Dawson will host the next gathering in two weeks and the Christmas exchange will occur at a family supper hosted by Mrs. Joe Maxwell on December 11.

E. O. W. Club Tom Schulty John Waymack Florence Ala Ella Conklin Keota Milt Denison Schulty Robert Dawson Joe Maxwell

Social calendar highlights events this week

Notices list numerous group meetings in Iowa City including Ainsworth OES S and S chapter at Masonic hall weekly social and farewell for Rev and Mrs Parker. PTA study group at W room and Youth of Iowa City class. St Pauls Evangelical Ladies Aid 1 30 pm. PEO chapter 1 2 30 pm. Rural Woman's Club afternoon program. Friendly Circle Christmas exchange and yarn drive. West Chester class Christmas exchange. UP Young Womens Missionary 2 30 pm. Kolah club rescheduled. Presbyterian Ladies Aid 2 30 pm. UP Women's Missionary 2 30 pm. Prayer circle 2 15 pm. Friendship club supper 6 30 pm Grace and Fred Shaw. Nineteenth Century club 2 30 pm.

Ainsworth O. E. S&s Masonic Hall Parker Bethelecturch May Pardee Iowa City St. Paul's Evangelical Ladies Aid Society Ana Hazel Hicks U.P Young Womens Missionary Society George Rudiger West Main Street Kolah Club Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society B. H. VanMeter North Iowa Avenue U. P. Woman's Missionary Society D. N. Averyl Friendship Eclub Grace Fred Shaw Nineteenth Century Club Bate Terson

A O J Guild Supper and Meeting at Home

The A O J guild of the Baptist church held a potluck supper at Mrs. Nt. Fredmund’s home with twelve members present. Two Christmas stories were read by Lela Coffin and Catherine Been blossom. Minutes were read, a Christmas gift exchange occurred, hot chocolate and cookies were served, then the group visited Leo Allbaugh’s home for a charivari. Mrs Allbaugh is the former Bernice Lyon, niece of Mrs. Howard Messer.

A. O. J. Guild of the Baptist Church Nt. Fredmund Lela Coffin Catherine Beenblossom Leo Allbaugh Allbaugh Bernice Lyon Howard Messer

Knights of Pythias event for Pythian Sisters dec 2

Knights of Pythias lodge invites Pythian Sisters and their wives to Thursday evening December 2 entertainment. All candidates are urged to attend and a good time is assured by order of the committee.

Knights of Pythias Lodge

Friends Surprise Mrs Bert Cray on Her Birthday

A group of friends pleasantly surprised Mrs. Bert Cray last Friday for her birthday. The evening featured euchre, visiting, and an oyster supper provided by the guests. Present were many couples and individuals including Mrs. John Novak of Iowa City.

Mrs Bert Cray Wayne Robert Wells Fred Havel Henry Klein Robert Nicola Maxine Ernest Bowman Mary Ann Phyllis Robert Worth Hartzell Charles Schnoebelen Milt Wollrab Louise Havel Walter Nicola Leon Havel Verle Wollrab Norene Mast John Novak Iowa City Mrs. Cray

Birthday Supper for Mrs. Tucker Marked 80th

Mrs. Rennie Dawson hosted an oyster supper in the Dawson home for the 80th birthday of Mrs. Caroline Tucker. Two angel food cakes decorated in pink and white honored the guest. Attending were Donald and Ruth Tucker, Daryl Tucker, Dell Walker family, Donald Brown family, Arnold Tucker, and Vernon Wittrig.

Rennie Dawson Caroline Tucker Dawson Homie Tucker Jean Walker Vernon Witting Donald Tucker Ruth Daryl Tucker Dell Walker Donald Brown Arnold Tucker Vernon Wittrig

Groupof Friends Surprise Couple on Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wells were surprised by friends on their twenty sixth wedding anniversary with a 6 30 p m potluck supper followed by euchre at five tables. High scores went to Robert Nicola and Jerome Schnoebelen and consolation to Mrs Henry Klein and Worth Hartzell.

Robert Wells Robert Nicola Jerome Schnoebelen Henry Klein Worth Hartzell Louis Havel Charles Schnoebelen Luella Francis and Jerome Ernest Bowman Phyllis Robert Maxine Bert Cray Worth Hatzell Wayne Cray Charles Wells Leon Harvey Verle Wollrab Norene Mast

Rebekahs to Elect Officers on Friday

Rebekahs plan a Friday meeting at the I O O F hall with initiation and officer elections alongside usual business. The session is set for 7 30 p m and is open to members.

Rebekahs Rebekah I. O. O. F. Hall

Douds Host Five Hundred Club Gathering

Mr and Mrs Hubert E Doud hosted the Five Hundred club Monday evening in Riverside with Miss Margaret Griffin Miss Mabel Clark and Miss Frances Brittin as guests. Four tables played and the high score honors went to Mrs Howard T Holt and William Ingram while the consolation awards went to Mrs William Ingram and Clair Flynn. Refreshments followed. Next meet on Monday December 13 will feature Christmas gift exchange by members.

Riverside Hubert E. Doud Five Hundred Margaret Griffin Mabel Clark Frances Brittin Howard T. Holt William Ingram Clair Flynn Norval Flynn

Patricia Weldin Sixth Birthday Party

The sixth birthday of Patricia Lee Weldin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Weldin, was celebrated after school yesterday at her parents’ home. Fifteen neighborhood girls attended along with Patricia’s teacher Miss Katharine Kaney and grandmother Mrs. John Waymack of Florence Alabama. Games were played and many gifts were given. A pink and green cake with candles and Santa Claus toppers accompanied ice cream and small cakes for refreshments.

Patricia Lee Weldin C. P. Weldin Patricia Katharine Kaney John Waymack Florence Ala Santa Claus

Neighbors Surprise Roy Finke and Sons

Prairie Flower reports that a group of neighbors surprised ranchers Roy Finke and his sons with an unexpected gesture. The event occurred in Prairie Flower, December 1, as locals gathered to praise the family for their community involvement.

Prairie Flower

Dixie Dugan Hosts Surprise Birthday Party for Roy Finke

Dixie Dugan surprised Roy Finke at his Roy Finke home Saturday evening after he noted his birthday on November 26. The event also honored his two sons Everette and Ellis, whose birthdays are November 28. An oyster supper followed served by Mrs. Finke with help from Mrs. Cyrus Bush. The gathering was planned by Mrs. Henry Witthoft with guests from the George Miller, Henry Witthoft and Cyrus Bush families.

Roy Finke Mr. Finke Everette Ellis Finke Cyrus Bush Henry Witthoft George ® Miller

Oldest Mountainous Formatic in America

In America the oldest mountainous formations are said to lie in Queher and are noted for their ancient geologic features. Local observers describe a rugged landscape with eroded ridges and exposed rock strata hinting at proterozoic origins. The report highlights speculation about geological history and regional fascination with these aging crags.

America Queher

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