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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1946
Page
4
An editorial discusses urgent duty and short time to act, urging Christmas parcel sending despite coal strike limits. It warns public resentment could rise with December weather and notes court battles over labor, urging Congress to curb unions and government overreach to prevent national stranglehold.
The U and I club held a meeting with seven members and a guest to elect officers for the year. Plans were made for a cooperative supper December 2 at J. B. Hexworth home and a full day December 18 Christmas party with gift exchange and a noon dinner.
Mrs. KE. B. Hammer hosted a one o’clock luncheon for the Navajo club with 14 members and two guests Mrs. Theodore Bailey and Mrs Robert Hammer present. Seasonal flowers decorated the tables and the afternoon was spent visiting as the women did their needlework.
The Grace Hill Society met at the Community building for an all day session with a noon sack lunch. Ten members and four young girls attended. Mrs. Nelson Woodford presided in the afternoon and Mrs. Floyd Smith led devotions using a lesson meditation with Martha and Mary of Bethany as characters.
For reliable stock, order vigorous healthy pullorum-tested chicks from nearby hatcheries. Choose reputable hatcheries to ensure health checks, proper handling, and timely delivery for strong flock establishment. Verify certifications and reviews before purchase.
Betty Peck daughter of Mrs Bessie Peck of Wellman wed Gerald Smith son of Mr and Mrs Arnole Smith of Washington Tuesday. Justice of the Peace Kr D Rayburn performed the ceremony in the presence of the groom's parents. The couple will reside in Washington.
H. H. Club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Forest Walker presiding. Ten members, three children, and guest Mrs. Clyde Garrett attended. Names were drawn for the secret friend and gifts exchanged. The next meeting is set for January 9 with Mrs. William Hessel.
Mrs. Corda Osborne will co host the Christmas party for families on Saturday evening December 14 at the William Hessel tine home. A cooperative supper and gift exchange will follow a social hour with December motif refreshments. Rent with a Classified.
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