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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1950

Page

2

Pink Blue Shower Honoring Mrs Lyle Godfrey

A pink and blue shower was held Friday night at the Frank Godfrey home for Mrs. Lyle Godfrey. Hostesses were Mrs. Ever ette Chorpening Mrs. Fred Evans and Kathleen Godfrey. About 32 guests attended with games and contests. Prize winners included Mrs. Gerald Moot hart Mrs. Lester Leeper Mrs. Ernest Krantz and Mrs. Lester Chorpening. Wrapped gifts were presented in a decorated bassin et te by nieces Louise Well and Mary Evans. Refreshments followed.

Lyle Godfrey Frank Godfrey Everette Chorpening Fred Evans Kathleen Godfrey Gerald Moothart Lester Leeper Ernest Krantz Lester Chorpening Louise Well Mary Evans

A Bed of Hay at Fortnightly Christmas Party

A Christmas party program in the Lincoln school auditorium featured the play A Bed of Hay by the Drama and Music departments. Director Mrs Robert Everetts led Nahum the stable boy Abadiah and the inn keeper Mary Joseph and an angel were played by several cast members with an angel choir and piano accompaniment. Fifty attendees heard instrumental pieces and the event concluded with a charity buffet served by the committee.

Lincoln School Robert Everetts Nahum Ralph Kleese Abadiah Enola Rubey Mary William Crayne Joseph George Dare Lester Luckenbill Alice Hunter Ruth Simpson Luckenbill C A. Pratt C. R. Reed Edith Weldin

Hospital Dismissals List Names From Washington to Neota

At the hospital today several patients were discharged including Jacqueline Horn of Washington and Mrs. E H Stutzman of KKa tona along with Mrs. Douglas Crone and Neota.

Jacqueline Horn Washington E. H. Stutzman Kkatona Douglas Crone Sor Neota

Sound Diet Fights Flu Bug and Handy Milk Carton

A light, period tone column extols a sound diet to combat influenza with vegetables milk whole grain bread and ample sleep. It humorously notes Junior’s reluctance for errands and mentions Flat Top as a convenient milk carton. The piece thanks a farmer for posted no trespassing signs and ends with a pun on Switzer cheese.

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Auction Benefits Junior Fortnightly Welfare Project

The Junior Fortnightly held an auction Monday evening at Mrs. Richard Ross's home. Mrs. Robert Berdo served as auctioneer and Mrs. Carl Dailmeyer as clerk, raising 27.65 for the group's welfare project. January meeting led by Mrs. Everette Miller moved to January 2. coffee labels were requested. Hosts were Mrs. Francis Mangold. guests included Mrs. Paul Peiffer and others. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Fred Minden and Mrs. Kenneth Patterson.

Robert Berdo Carl Dailmeyer Richard Ross Everette Miller Francis Mangold Paul Peiffer Carol Farrier Max Smith Marvin Brighton Roland Taylor van Metre Fred Minden Kenneth Patterson

YWCA Women Elect New Board At Annual Dinner

The Young Women's Christian Association held its annual dinner meeting in the YMCA community room with 96 attendees. Mrs. Paul V. Shearer presided as president and new council members were elected while retiring members were honored with white mums and blue ribbons.

Young Women’s Christian Association Ywca Council YMCA Marion Swanson Warren Dare Artermas Brown Merle Ekekels Helen Givans Victor Blattner Wayne Edmundson Merle Lytle Louise Wasson Young Women's Christia Association Paul V. Shearer T. L. Hkrockhart

Mrs Marek Hosts Dinner With Relatives In Maple Grove

Mrs Anna Marek entertained relatives at her Maple Grove district home for a turkey dinner Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Marek and several others. A Mennonite group led a devotional service before departing in the afternoon.

Anna Marek Maple Grove Charles Marek Joe Belka Frank Vodicka Ande Marion Stransky Edith Pribyl Harold Lydia Horak Frank Stransky Morris Schwarz Cendruber Mary Gingerich Alvin Hershberger Kalona

Sunset Circle Club Holds Auction at Meeting

The Sunset Circle club met at Mrs. Haydn Thomas's home Wednesday afternoon. An auction realized $23.20. Plans announced include a potluck supper for members and families at the Legion hall on December 28 and a white elephant sale at the next meeting.

Crawfordsville Sunset Circle Club Haydn Thomas Legion Hall

Afternoon Literature Dessert Lunch Review

Fifteen members and two guests attended the Afternoon Literature dessert luncheon at Anna Dawson’s home Monday. Mrs. A. W. Clow and Mrs. T. R. Gillespie assisted, with Mrs. Ralph Shannon presiding. Mrs. U. B. Smith reviewed Interrupted Melody by Marjorie Law.

Mae Davis Elizabeth Dawson Anna Dawson A. W. Clow T. R Gillespie Ralph Shannon Mari+orie Law U. 08. Smith

Upstairs Coffee Club Surprises Dr Masson at Home

Dr. W J Masson who has been ill was pleasantly surprised Monday evening when members of the upstairs coffee club and their spouses called at his home in the Journal building. Sixteen guests browsed their own refreshments during the visit. The evening was cordial and social.

W. J. Masson Journal Masson

Peoria Man Develops Secret Midget Hearing Aid

H A Lyons of Peoria Illinois has perfected a new tiny hearing aid that can be worn invisibly. The device makes voices radio sound and even clock ticks sound natural. Interested readers may write for full information at 400B South Washington Street Peoria Illinois.

H. A. Lyons Peoria Illinois Lyons South Washington Street

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