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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1949

Page

3

Cheerful Bluebird Groups Present Two Playlets at Friday Event

At the Methodist church the Cheerful and Activity Bluebird groups staged two playlets for parents and friends. The Lost Sheep featured many named performers in costume. Betty in Bookland followed with book themed roles. After the plays the groups sang and treats were shared by group leaders and mothers.

Methodist Bluebirds Nancy Barclay Bo-Peep Aula Thomassen Boy Blue Sandra Robertson Jack Sandra Lloyd Jill Connie Buckwalter Mistress Mary Karen Kephart Bonnie Kelley Linda Lee Mary’s Flowers Karen Lance Miss Muffet Donna Osincup Queen of Hearts Susan Owen Tom the Piper Lin- Long Jack Horner Patty Wastman Hubbard Janet Wong Betty Ann Peterson Jaine Sturgis Karen Gray Mary Young Barbara Shannon Sandra Peters Margaret Young Clemma Mosier Jackie Lemmon Herb Osincup

Mrs George Morrison Hosts Formal Reception Saturday

Mrs George Morrison entertained at a reception from 2 to 6 o clock Saturday afternoon in honor of her daughter in law Mrs Donald Morrison of Cedar Rapids. 205 guests called at the Morrison home with a large receiving line and tea service provided by relatives and friends.

George Morrison Donald Morrison Cedar Rapids Ira Morrison Iowa City Gifford Morrison Frank Gobble George Foster Ella Gifford Earl Galloway Frank Miller Claude Tucker George Breitenbach Manton Hebner Helen Wilson Clifford Thorne Ted Bailey Robert Patterson Roger Sherman Gene Tucker Morrisor Home

Elect Mrs Clyde Crile Pilotburg Aid President

Mrs Clyde Crile was elected president of the Pilotburg Ladies aid society at a Thursday meeting held at Mrs Cy Bush home. Elected also were Mrs Richard Scott vice president Mrs Marion Stransky secretary Mrs Clifford Eyestone treasurer and Mrs Frank Stransky reporter.

Clyde Crile Pilotburg Aid Pilotburg Richard Scott Marion Stransky Clifford Eyestone Frank Stransky Miriam Ashby

Howell elected worshipful master of Bleu Lodge No 26

W E Howell was named worshipful master of Bleu Lodge No. 26 A F and A M at the lodge's annual officers election last week. Other officers include Owen Grecian senior warden Marion Snodgrass junior warden George McDaniel treasurer and W C Bell secretary. Installation is set for the first Friday evening in January with third degree work the following Tuesday at 8 o'clock in the Masonic temple.

W. E. Howell Bleu Lodge No A.F A.M Owen Grecian Marion Snodgrass George McDaniel W. C. Bell Masonic Temple

Birthday Roll Call Highlights Local Residents

West Chester residents Edsal Brown Clem Chalua and Ray Miller celebrate birthdays today. Barbara Jean Wallace is nine Elizabeth Romine seven and Lloyd Gray Jr. two. Wedding anniversaries noted for Mrs and Mrs Claude Bain Mr and Mrs Rex Hazen and Mr and Mrs Fred L Moore. C K Gallagher a Three Quarter Century club member marks his 50th birthday.

Edsal Brown Clem Chalua Ray Miller West Chester Barbara Jean Wallace Elizabeth Romine Keota Lloyd Gray Jr Claude Bain Rex Hazen Fred L. Moore C.K. Gallagher

Community groups schedule mixed with Christmas exchanges

Calendar lists Rainbow Girls evening events YWCA and church activities. Local clubs including Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters DAR and Fortnightly groups host dinners exchanges meals and meetings with Christmas themed exchanges and bring items or donations.

Rainbow Girls

Harvey Couple Relocate To Ainsworth After East Moline Wedding

Mr and Mrs Richard Harvey move to an apartment in Ainsworth today after marrying the day before Thanksgiving in East Moline Illinois The bride Ardella Archer is daughter of Clarence Goodwin The groom is son of Tommy Harvey The ceremony was at East Moline Baptist church with Reverend Goodwin officiating A reception followed at Clifford Goodwin home

Ainsworth Richard Harvey East Moline Harvey Ardella Archer Clarence Goodwin Mr Harvey Tommy Harvey Goodwin the Baptist Church Clifford Goodwin Irena Kelley Davenport Paul Goodwin Ft. Benning Georgia

Election of officers and board at YW meeting

Reservations with Edna McCarty at YW by Tuesday for a meeting featuring Mrs. Minnie Allen of Ames as guest speaker.

Ehurch Edna McCarty Minnie Allen Ames

Social Hour Club Meeting At Wayland

Wayland hosts a Social Hour club gathering with eleven members and two guests Mrs. Emma Levert and Mrs. Edgar Payne attending Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Jemima McClintic’s home. A Christmas tree and decorations framed games contests and a gift exchange with gum drop candle sticks as favors. Mrs. Alice Kauffman to host in January.

Wayland Emma Levert Edgar Payne Jemima McClintic Alice Kauffman

Mrs. Richard Stewart Hosts UP Society Christmas Program

The Ruth Nichol Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Richard Stewart. Twenty-one members and a new member attended as Devotions focused on the Christmas story Luke 2. Mrs. Kleese led a Christmas carol program and presented a Mary and Joseph travelogue with a Christmas fable performed by several members.

Ruth Ralph Kleese Kleese Mary and Joseph Bethlehem Prior Fenn Floyd Hamil Richard Pratt Robert McFarlane

Trio Sings Christmas Carols at Junior High

Margar ette McCleery Sally Miller and Maxine Crone sang three Christmas selections. Roll call named each girl’s favorite carol. The hostess served refreshments assisted by Mrs. Emmer Enke and Mrs. John Blick.

Margarette McCleery Sally Miller Maxine Crone Emmer Enke John Blick

Eighteen Present at Emma C. Anderson Study Group

The Emma C. Anderson Study group met Friday afternoon with Mrs. M. E. DeLashmutt. Eighteen were present. Mrs. T. A. Flenner led devotional exercises and Mrs. E. E. Stutsman reviewed a chapter from Women of the Scripture.

Emma C. Anderson M. E. DeLashmutt T. A. Flenner E. E. Stutsman

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