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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1935
Page
3
The column lists several readers wishing happy birthdays including Lois Jean Ross turning four, Mildred Shebeck, Joe Robert Nelson Jr., Nadine Bond, Betty Lou Custer, and Mrs. Giena Prat of Pleasant Hill, noting Betty Lou’s Centennial School status.
The Wayland wedding of Mildred Grace Wyse and Ira Wenger occurred Thanksgiving evening November 28 at 5 30 pm at the Wyse home. Reverend Simon Gingerich presided with 31 relatives and friends present as Bernice Wyse and Margaret Wenger sang. The couple will reside on the Aaton Wyse farm east of Wayland after graduating from Wayland High School in 1929.
Rainbow Girls approved a Saturday pot luck luncheon with dish to pass sandwiches and own table service. They will stuff dolls for Shriners Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis. A drill team rehearsal followed the meeting.
Queen Esther Girls of West Chester organize a mixed program for Wednesday December 11 at the MBE church. Home made candy will be sold. They walked a mile and a half to a Saturday meeting at Lorené Robertson’s home and back, fondly recalling a merry muddy journey.
Mr and Mrs Will Bailey celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at their home 503 North Marion Avenue. A group of relatives will join for dinner this evening. Mr Bailey remains active in his work as a night merchant police.
The St James Parent Teacher Association meets at 3 45 this afternoon at the school. Plans are to be made for the usual Christmas treat for the children. The business meeting will be led by Mrs Gerald Duncan. Mrs C B Racan will lead the program.
Mrs Clyde Pratt hosted a six o clock dinner for Ralph and Clyde Pratt families with visitors from St Louis including Mr and Mrs H L Miller and Mr and Mrs R C Sauerbrunn. Les ter Jones attended as a guest and Marjorie and Anita served. The centerpiece was unusual and edible.
A community schedule lists pot luck suppers and meetings for A O J Guild Pythian Sisters O W club D A R chapter Royal Neighbors Woodman hall and more across Tuesday to Friday with elections gift exchanges installations and scheduled holiday activities by local organizations and school groups.
A compact note describes Rhymeland Quilt No 8 featuring Bo Peep and a border sketch. It includes cutting plans for a full size quilt using 4 yards of fabric, border lengths 72 and 81 inches, 9 inches extra for miters, and longer side strips. It advertises coordinated colors, thread assortments, and requests inquiries to Ruby Short McKim Quilt Editor with return envelope.
Miss Mary Willits of Muscatine and Archie Ray Brookhart of Columbus Junction married at 5 39 PM Saturday in St John s Methodist Episcopal Davenport ceremony conducted by Dr Frank Court Attendants were Miss Myrta Brookhart and Hans George A wedding dinner followed and the couple will reside on a farm near Columbus Junction The article also notes a P EB O Sisterhood meeting and a 4 H Club banquet with speakers and program details in Louisa County and Wapello Iowa.
Kolah Club members share recipes including Lemon Pie Crust by Pearl Kennedy and apricot pie by Mrs Neill Trotman. Instructions cover crust, lemon filling, apricot filling, and variations with whipped cream. Other entries include pork pudding by Mrs Bessie Wead and a sweet-tasting syrup adapted with dates and cocoa.
The A. O. J. Guild girls of the Baptist church plan a covered dish dinner at president Mrs. William Hesseltine's home after Sunday vesper. They aim to raise funds by a forthcoming play to aid a home mission. Mrs. C. A. Owen spoke on Ethiopia and "A Girl's Life in Egypt" at Sunday’s vesper service. About 20 girls attended. Tonight, Alice Richardson leads devotions, Wilma Thompson conducts a foreign mission study, and Marjorie Strong assists.
The Sunday school class of the Presbyterian church held a 6:30 supper at the A. B. Schmoeller home with quartet music by Leo Kennedy Eva Diller Luelle Knox and John Hughes with Ruth Knox. Mrs. Nash led devotions and Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Van Meter directed games. Plans were laid for the annual congregational basket dinner January 1. W. W. Morrison moved back to 609 East Second Street.
The Daughters of Union Veterans plan a anniversary dinner for civil war veterans and their wives and widows on December 12 at the G. A. R. hall. The group held its regular meeting last night.
Mr and Mrs Dick Peters of Brighton were here yesterday visiting friends and taking in local sights.
The Y W C A board mailed invitations today for a reception at the Y W room on December 16. Guests will be Y W members and others who helped during the recent membership drive. Hours are 2:30 to 6 PM and 7:30 to 9 PM. Board members will be hostesses as the room is redecorated with repainting and recover work.
Community notes recount Thanksgiving gatherings across Wellman Wellman area including the Lewis family from Mulberry Indiana visiting West Chester relatives and planning winter travel Mrs Alice McAllin sister of Mr Lewis extended the visit to Audubon and Keota locals share meals and visits with kin and friends around the holiday.
Mrs Howard L McCleery of the Nicola and Harmon store will discuss Children’s Books and display titles at the Fortnightly Club Child Study meeting at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon at Mrs Joe Falk’s residence. Mrs R A Hender will present a paper on Toys for All Ages. Secretary Mrs Luella Patton will call the roll and invite members to respond with Holiday Recipes.
Royal Neighbors will elect officers at the Woodman ball meeting tonight at 8 o clock with good attendance encouraged.
The So and Sew club postponed meeting to last Friday with eight members and two guests Mrs Staucher and Mra Kinnin attending. Mrs Glen McCall hosted and the group knotted a comfort for the hostess. Mrs Johnson led the business, and refreshments followed. The December gathering with Mrs Willard Leet will feature a Christmas exchange.
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