Kalona Amvets Auxiliary Plans Christmas Toy Project
Kalona Amvets Auxiliary members meet at the home of Mrs. Velma Way to finalize plans for a holiday project. They vote to buy a large tricycle for an orphanage in Davenport and assemble smaller toys for the Lutheran home in Muscatine, with shipments by December 15. The group also reports toy prize gifts sent to Knoxville hospital and hosts a bridge night for members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Way
Kalona
Kalona Unit of AmVet Auxiliaries
Velma Way
H. J. Bigelow
Davenport
Muscatine
Knoxville
Mae Snyder
Chestney McKenzie
L. J. Strickler
Ralph Sleichter
Chicago
Ill
Hospital Births and Dismissals List
At the hospital several births and dismissals noted. In Riverside Mrs Dean Luers and son were discharged. In Washington Mrs Henry Godwin and son and Mrs William Jones were discharged. In Columbus Junction Mr and Mrs Dale Dodds welcomed a son. In Wayland Mr and Mrs Doris H Freeman welcomed a son born today at 7 50 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Luers
Riverside
Henry Godwin
Washington
William Jones
Columbus Junction
Dale Dodds
Doris H. Freeman
Wayland
Mrs Booth Hosts Friendly Circle Club Meeting
Mrs Bert Booth welcomed guests Mrs Leo Graf Mrs Win Durst and Mrs Harold Fulton as the Friendly Circle met Thursday afternoon. Roy Quinn led a plan for a January luncheon at Mrs Glen Cuddebacks and a farewell party was set for neighbors moving away. Secret sisters distributed Christmas gifts and honored birthdays with special presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Graf
Win Durst
Harold Fulton
Friendly Circle
Bert Booth
Roy Quinn
Glen Cuddeback
Mrs. Booth
Mabel Johnson
Riverside Garden Club Shares Favorite Recipes At Meeting
Riverside Garden club held its last meeting of the season at Mrs. Fred Yordi’s home. Mrs. Victoria Griffin co hosted and served on the sick committee. A brief business session preceded a potluck dinner. The program committee for 1950 was appointed: Mrs. Ed Muller, Mrs. Victoria Griffin, and Mary Baschnagel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Roleall
Riverside Garden Club
Fred Yordi
Victoria Griffin
Ed Muller
Mary Baschnagel
Griffin
Eight Couples Form New Pinochle Club
Eight couples organized a pinochle club at a Wednesday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Marvin Carter. The group planned to meet biweekly and select a formal name later. Mr Don McClure had high score and Wayne Marston low. others present included Mr and Mrs Carl Sylvester and Mr and Mrs Harry Levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsi
Marvin Carter
Don McClure
Wayne Marston
Carl Sylvester
Harry Levy
Harmony Club Hosts One OClock Christmas Luncheon
Mrs. John Wheelan and Mrs. James Brooks co hosted a Harmony Club Christmas luncheon at the former’s home. Guests included Mrs. John Killian and others, with two young club babies Nancy Mae McConnell and Phillip John McConnell. The group sang carols after a brief meeting and exchanged gifts. Mrs. Lyle Romine to host in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wheelan
James Brooks
Harmony Club
John Killian
Co. Wilson
Ray Smith
John Wagner
Christine
Club
Nancy Mae
W. H. McConnell Jr
Phillip John
Francis McConnell
Dale Woodburn
W. H. McConnell Sr
W. Hh. McConnell Jr
Lyle Romine
Pansy Hill Club Elects Officers for New Year
The Pansy Hill club met at Mrs. W. L. Gates home to elect officers for the new year. New officers named include Mrs. Stan Kiesey as president, Mrs. John Wagner as vice president, Mrs. Farr Jackson as secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Glenn Thompson as reporter. Erwin Koenig presided over the session. entertainment was provided by Mrs. Alvin Kephart and Mrs. Earl Jackson. Twelve members and Mrs. Luther Crow attended. the Christmas meeting is set for Dec 15 at Mrs. Glenn Thompson’s home with refreshments served by Mrs. Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Hill Club
W. L. Gates
Stan Kiesey
John Wagner
Farr Jackson
Glenn Thompson
Erwin Koenig
Alvin Kephart
Earl Jackson
Luther Crow
Glenn Thomp
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Events
Past Matron's club potluck at Masonic Temple with officer elections. Rebekah lodge initiation at TOOF hall. Woman's Relief corps and Rainbow Girls meetings. YWCA Council and Knights of Pythias gatherings. White Shrine bridge party at Masonic Temple. Fortnightly groups plan parties, charity drives, and literature events. DAR and Pythian Sisters meet Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Rebekah Lodge
Toof Hall
YwcCa Council
YWCA
Knights of Pythias
White Shrine
Doyle Jarrard
Dean Clifford Peterson
West Chester
Wayne Norman
Jacob de Koning
Wayne Limerman Jr
U. P. Church
Stella Latehem
Philadelphia hospital tests apple syrup to aid anemia
The Philadelphia Children's Hospital milk research lab developed a new apple syrup mixed with milk. It is advertised as helpful for infants and older children with anemia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Children’s Hospital
Mrs R Gerot Hosts S and C Club Afternoon
Mrs Robert Gerot hosted the S and C club at her Riverside area home with guests including Mrs Fred Bierman Mrs Henry Matt and Mrs Fred Frank. Prizes were awarded in contests and refreshments served. The annual Christmas party is set for December 15 at Mrs Lamont Dann’s home with a potluck dinner and gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gerot
S and C Club
Riverside
Fred Bierman
Henry Matt
Fred Frank
August Wehmeyer
Raymond Kron
Eddie Gerot
Michael
Sandra Duwa
Carolyn Kucera
Marvin Nicola
Bierman
Kron
E. Bowman
R. Nicola
Handcraft IV Group Nets $23.35 at Auction
Handcraft IV group of Fort nightly netted $23.35 at their auction of handmade gifts. They met Thursday at Louise Wasson’s home with co-hostesses Mrs. Wayne Zeck and Mrs. Harold Kerr. Mrs. Werner Lowry acted as auctioneer to fund Christmas toys for needy children. Eighteen members attended led by Mrs. Ray Whisler. Glass etching will be the project at next month’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handcraft
Louise Wasson
Wayne Zeck
Harold Kerr
Werner Lowry
Ray Whisler
VFW Auxiliary Breakfast Club Meets at Mrs Atkinson Home
The VFW auxiliary breakfast club gathered at Mrs. Marsh Atkinson home with sixteen members present. Mrs. Sadee McAvoy will entertain the club on December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Marsh Atkinson
Sadee McAvoy
Mrs McCreedy Reviews The Doctor With Three Faces
Mrs M L McCreedy reviewed The Doctor With Three Faces by Mary Bard at a PEO meeting Thursday afternoon at Mrs S W Livingston home. Mrs W W Wilson and Harriett Clendenning co hosted. Refreshments with fancy cakes and coffee were served from a Christmas decorated table. Mrs Wilson poured.
President of Parsons to Speak at Local Church
Tom Shearer, president of Parsons College at Fairfield, will be the guest speaker at the regular monthly meeting of the Presbyterian Men's Brotherhood here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Tom Shearer
Parsons College
Fairfield
Presbyterian Men’s Brotherhood
Evening Church Dinner Follows Regular Program
On Monday evening December 5 the church will serve dinner at 6 20. After the meal the regular program will follow. All members are urged to attend.
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Kalona Amvets
Ladies Bridge Club
W. D. Hochstetler
Ladies Bridge
J. L. Fry
Cedarville
Illinois
H L. Grady
T. V. Knerr
Hazel Bean
Alva Kepler
Jay Eastman
Cc. C. Shimon
J. R. Swartzendruber
Kimbal Gates
Robert Gates
Katona
Iowa City
Frank Gobble
State Theater
Wolf’s Flower
C. V. Grull
John W. Lee
Entertains
Friendly Circle Club
Merte Sheetz
Isaac Kleese
Graf
Dale Booth
Woman's Relief Corps
Legion Hall
LBC Club
George Jarrard
Pythian Sisters
Hall
George Johnson
DAR
Jeannette Kyle
Ted Morgan
Phillip Kneen
R. Gerot
Handcraft IV Group
VFW Breakfast Club
Omi
Lindsay
Erator
Lindsay Soft Water Service
W. Main ST
Iowa
Lindsay CO
Rand McNally
World Atlas
Niclca & Harmon
House OF Flowers
Sorden Music Co
Ottumwa
Keokuk
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