Marengo Residents Visit Ka lona Idris Club Dinner
Mrs J W Lonergan and daughter Mrs Warren Hale of Marengo visited the Idris club of Ka lona at the home of Mrs T R Adams. Navy enlistee Lloyd Sojka left Great Lakes for Mara Island and Chile for seven months. A Pleas ant Inn dinner offered roast chicken for 30 cents Thursday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Lonergan
Warren Hale
Marengo
J. M. Kelly
Lloyd Sojka
Milt Sojka
United States Navy
Great Lakes
Mara Island
San Francisco
Calif
Chile
South America
Shrine Invited to Five Ceremonials in Nearby Towns
Damascus Shrine No 10 White Shrine of Jerusalem invited to five ceremonials in Ottumwa Fort Madison Burlington Rock Island Davenport over the coming weeks. Mrs Roy Means to be honored guest at Fort Madison ceremonial tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
White Shrine of
Jerusalem
Ottumwa
Fort Madison
Burlington
Rock Island
Davenport
Roy Means
Birthday Greetings Across Pleasant Ridge and Beyond
Ruth Elaine Smith turns thirteen celebrating with the Milton and Ruth Smith family from Pleasant Ridge. Johnnie Hyde Jr marks his birthday as the Hyde family honors Brighton. Janice Campbell, Marie Sojka, Lucille Murphy, and Mrs Rodney Arnold share December 6 birthdays in their communities. Donald Voorhees reaches sixteen as a Washington high school junior marks the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Elaine Smith
Milton Smith
Pleasant Ridge
Johnnie Hyde, Jr
John Hyde, Jr
Brighton
Marie Sojka
East Jackson
Lucille Murphy
Ainsworth
Mrs
Rodney Arnold
Donald Voorhees
Washington High School
Merry Maid Club Regular Meeting
The Merry Maid club met at Nora Hobbs home near Wellman with seven members and two guests present. Each member answered a Christmas wish prompt. After the business meeting, games were played and lunch was served. The next meeting is December 21 at Evelyn Hoxworth home for a Christmas exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Maid Club
Nora Hobbs
Wellman
Thomas Johnson
L. E. Blick
Blick
Evelyn Hoxworth
O W Club Social With Mrs Dawson Plans Christmas Party
The EK O W club met at Mrs. Robert Dawson home last evening for social time and refreshments by Mrs. Dawson and Mary Jones. A Christmas party is planned for December 23 and Mrs. Milt Denison will host the next meeting on December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dawson
Dawson
Mary Jones
Milt Denison
Election of Officers in Pythian Sisters Held Last Evening
The Pythian Sisters held an officer election at the K P hall. New officers include Everette Ward as chief, Howard Hotle as senior, Edith Weidner as junior, Mae Morgan as manager, Nora Faulkner as mistress of records and correspondence, Elsie Bratten as mistress of finance, Pearl Parcell as protector, Kenneth Lemkau guard, Myrtle Poole as past chief, Oral Mayo as trustee, A Reinert press correspondent, Richard Johnson officer. A potluck is planned for December 12 with Edith Weldner, Harvey Wasgoner, and Dot Wells assisting. A Christmas party and gift exchange will follow on December 20 for members and families. Refreshments served by Pearl Parcell and Dan Rober, Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P. Hall
Everette Ward
Howard Hotle
Edith Weidner
Mae Morgan
Nora Faulkner
Elsie Bratten
Pearl Parcell
Kenneth Lemkaucuard
Myrtle Poole
Oral Mayo
Entertain Guests at Dinner Party by J A Booth and Sister
J A Booth and his sister Mrs Eva Mouser hosted a 6 o'clock dinner Monday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs E F E McDonald of Gary Indiana and Mr and Mrs W D Booth of Washington. The McDonalds departed yesterday for their home after visiting relatives in Washington and Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Booth
Eva Mouser
E. FE. McDonald
Gary
Ind
W. D. Booth
Washington
Sizer Couple Host Ys Men for Bridge Evening
Mr and Mrs Harry W Sizer hosted Ys men and their wives at bridge after the club meeting. Women gathered at North Side cafe for refreshments before the men returned. Three tables played. Mr and Mrs Ted Brown won high score prize. Light refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Sizer
North Side
Ted Brown
Women Learn Home Management Lesson at Gingerich Home
Women of the Lexington community attend the third home management lesson on Thursday afternoon at 1 30 in the home of Mrs. Emmett Gingerich. 25112
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Emmett Gingerich
White and Hahn Undergo Appendectomies This Morning
Ernest White of Washington and Kenneth Hahn of East Pleasant Plain had appendectomies this morning, signaling routine surgical care amid local medical updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest White
Washington
Kenneth Hahn
East Pleasant Plain
Francis Kurtz Weds Aleda Sieren in Pleasant Plain
The marriage of Aleda M. Sieren and Francis Kurtz took place at St Joseph's church East Pleasant Plain on November 30. Rev. Charles Mannhardt officiated the single ring ceremony in the presence of relatives. The couple honeymooned with a short Davenport visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Kurtz
Aleda Sieren
Pleasant Plain
Aleda M. Sieren
L. J. Sieren
Coppock
Frank Kurtz
St. Joseph’s Church
East Pleasant Plain
Charles Mannhardt
Agnes Kurtz
Cletus Sieren
Miss Kurtz
Nick Hahn
Charles Kahn
Bart Nicola
Wallburga Helldorffer
Bertilla Hahn
Elsie Tinnes
Davenport
Social Calendar items list community gatherings and dinners
Notices detail Friendly Neighbors supper at Lloyd Alliman home, A P Missionary society, Christmas exchanges, and multiple club and church events. Locations include North Side cafe Masonic Temple St Pauls church South Iowa avenue and various addresses. dates span Wednesday to Friday with no year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polick
Lloyd Alliman
A.P. Missionary Society
Mary Atchison
H.J. Club
Norbert TeBockhorst
Jolly Troopers
Roy Davison
Astern Star
Masonic Temple
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Clentine Anderson
North Side
Delta Alpha
M.&. Church
Byron Snider
South
Iowa Avenue
Friendly Circle Club
Harry Hutt
C.O.C
Fred Lindenmeyer
Rural Woman's Club
T. W. Hunter
Ladies Aid Society
St. Pauls
R. E. Dougherty
F. E. Palmer
U.P. Ladies Aid Society
Wat Church Friendship Club
Lydia Juzeler
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
J. M. White
W. 3Rd
Orie Turner
7Th St. Ave
Col Nicola
E. Main St
B. Hammer
W. L. Alcorn
T. BL. Brown
S. 3Rd. Ave
Charles Nicola
Washington St
E. LL Rouse
Scott Wilcox
B. Bill
Walter Jarrard
Handcraft Section 1 Members Attend Christmas Party
Members of Handcraft department section 1 held their Christmas party at Mrs. George Masson home yesterday afternoon. Doris Leffler sang two solos and Esther Hayes read Why the Chimes Rang. Miss Pearson led the gift exchange as eighteen members and three guests attended with refreshments served by Mrs. Masson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Masson
William Sloat
Frank Pearson
Myrtle Pearson
Alden
Home Management Lesson Presents to 18 Leaders
Eighteen women attended a home project leaders training school in Home Management led by Ruby Simpson from Iowa State College extension service at Ames. The session covered banking deeds and wills, with emphasis on joint accounts and rights of a married woman, including intestate distributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Project Leaders
Ruby Simpson
Iowa State College Extension Service
Ames
Iown
Mrs. Dupuis Hosts Handcraft Section Meeting
Mrs. W. B. Dupuis hosted Section 2 of the Handcraft Department yesterday at her home. About thirty members attended with four guests including Mrs. Ed Sullivan and Mrs. Sidney Moore of Danville. Leader Mrs. J. Le. Kennedy presided. Clara Huber read a Christmas story by Henry Van Dyke. Refreshments were served by several helpers. eighteen towels made by Iowa blind women were sold during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Dupuis
Trandcraft Department
Ed Sullivan
Corriene Oriez
Sidney Moore
Danville
C. O. Dayton
J. le. Kennedy
Clara Huber
Henry van Dyke
Howard McBride
George Foster
Freddy
George McDaniel
Dupuis
Lowa
Tatapochon Group Holds Camp Meeting
The Tatapochon Camp Fire group met at Patty Patterson’s home after school on Monday. Ruth Michels and Helen Falk led planning for a National Guild gift and Christmas exchange. Members announced biweekly meetings, Thanksgiving basket details, and Beverly Brown’s home would host the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatapochon
Patty Patterson
Ruth Michels
National Guild
Helen Falk
Wirls
Beverly Brown
Registered Nurses Dinner Hosted by Washington County Society
Thirty nurses from Washington county attended a dinner last evening at the nurses home with Christmas decorations. After the meal, bridge and Chinese checkers were enjoyed. The menu and program committees were led by Mrs. Ed Squire and Mrs. Marion Engels, with several assistants from local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurses Home
Washington County
Washington County Society of Registered Nurses
Ed Squire
W. M. Tweeten
Luella Patton
H. S. Hammond
Victor Massah
Wiley Anderson
Ainsworth
R. J. Schliekelman
Marion Engels
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Wolf Floral CO
Anna and
Lizzzie Conrad
Grand
Fpf. D. Anwyl
Crawfordsville
R. C. Ferguson
West Chester
C. W. Korf
O.E.S
Pauline Stewart
Westester
Glen Ross
Knoxville
Sigourney
Blanche Cartwright
Cedar Rapids
Bernice Landenberger
C. F. Wieland
Trinity Lutheran Church
East 2Nd
Milo Sorden
Olds
Glee Club
Cotter
Mr Sorden
Mires
C. R. McCutcheon
Edward
Spooner, Wis
Lemmon
East Side Square
Nels
B. Westermark
Federated Clubs
Phil Weldin
Idris Club of
Kalona
T. R. Adams
Katona
Pleasant Inn
Mrs. T. FF. Grubb
West Liberty
J. G. Roth
Wayland
Janice Lee Campbell
Clifford Campbell
Pythian Sisters
Square
Paul R. Horak
West Side Square
C. V. Crull
John Doe
John
Mary Doe
Clayde Knapp
Wade Gardner
Earl Booth
Cedar Township
P. F. Whisler
EB. Ray Bell
Joe Knotek
Ray Sojka
H. C. Birney
Jackson Township
C. S. Davison
Paul Bell
Marion Township
Claude Rhodebeck
Charles Palmer
Thomas Gerdes
Ruth
Tatapochon Group
Iowa
Southern Utilities
Ncinderella
Rothschild's
C. H. Guther Studio
Doruna Gobos
Seersucker
Marie Dressler
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