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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1950

Page

2

Pythian Sisters Elect Mrs Charles Crone chief at meeting

The Pythian Sisters held their 1951 officer election at the KP hall Tuesday evening. Mrs Charles Crone was named most excellent chief along with a slate including Mrs G F Moothart as excellent senior and Cathleen Godfrey as manager. A Christmas party was set for December 14 after a cooperative supper at 6 30.

Pythian Sisters Charles Crone G. F Moothart Cloyd Garrett Cathleen Godfrey Willis Richards Claire Dusenbery Ezra Smith John Green George Birney Shermorreil Omer Conklin Knights of Pythias

Past Matrons Elect As President Mrs Dare

Mrs Dare was elected president of the Past Matrons Club at a Friday evening meeting in the Masonic Temple. Officers include Mrs Orr as vice president and Mrs Rice as secretary treasurer. A potluck supper preceded the meeting with 22 members and 18 guests attending.

George Dare Masonic Temple Don Orr Selle Rice Ernest Salladay Foster Bagge Lida Hunting

Bridge at Temple Monday Afternoon Hosts

White Shrine bridge group met at the Masonic Temple the Monday afternoon session featured two tables in play. Winners were Mrs Roy Sowash high and Mrs Claud Rnodebeck second high. Hostesses were Mrs Howard McBride and Mrs Russell Goodin. A 50 cent gift exchange is planned for the next meeting.

White Shrine Masonic Temple Howard McBride Russell Goodin Roy Sowash Claud Rnodebeck

Odako Camp Fire Girls Elect Karen Swanson President

The Odako Camp Fire Girls elected Karen Swanson president at a Monday meeting after school at Lincoln school. New officers include Beverly Tucker as vice president and Pauline Crone secretary. The group will host a Christmas party at Swanson's home on December 18 at 7 p.m. and donate a food basket to a needy family. Joy Fairchild and Doris Rous lead the group.

Odako Camp Fire Karen Swanson Lincoln School Beverly Tucker Pauline Crone Frances Smith Betty Bell Judy Carson Joy Fairchild Doris Rous

Birthday Surprise Honors Betty Martin at 16th Party

Betty Jean Martin celebrated her sixteenth birthday with a surprise party at the Martin home. Friends arrived Thursday evening to give gifts and play games before refreshments. Attendees included Donna Murphy Don Bush Joyce Stout Louie McDonald Cleve Stickford and others from Washington Wellman and nearby areas.

Betty Martin Highlea Arer Betty Jean Martin Floyd Martin Martin Donna Murphy Don Bush Near Wellman Joyce Stout Louie McDonald Cleve Stickford Washington Delbert Krotz Evelyn Wilbur Walter Krotz William Lewis Larry Bruce Rodney Campbell Nadins Chalupa Wilford Dorothy McCreedy Max Tucker Dorothy Lasek Wiliam Murphy Karl Steele Eula Mae Coon

Mrs. John Capper Hosts Lexington Circle Cooperative Dinner

Lexington circle members gathered at Mrs. John Capper s home near West Chester for a Christmas dinner. The hostess supplied roast turkey and entertainment included needlework and a tour of the renovated Capper home. Contributions for the Christmas food box were collected and sent to James Patterson Jr. The group plans a Christmas meeting next Wednesday with Mrs. Ralph Tadlock.

Lexington John Capper West Chester Capper James Patterson Jr Ralph Tadlock

Stage Minstrel Show At Dutch Creek School

Dutch Creek Center school children entertained parents and friends with a four act minstrel show on Thursday evening. At the next meeting the children will perform a Christmas program. Candy apples and popcorn balls will be served plus a bag exchange.

Dutch Creek Dutch Creek Center

Frances Rummelhart to marry Martin Brophy

Riverside announces the engagement of Frances Jean Rummelhart to Martin Brophy. The couple plans a 9 a.m. wedding on December 27 at St. Joseph Church in Hills. Frances, a St. Mary's High School graduate, works at Hills Feed and Grain. Martin, also a St. Mary's graduate, works at Curtis Florists in Iowa City.

Riverside Ivan Rummelhart Hills Frances Jean Martin Brophy Leo Brophy St. Joseph Church Miss Rummelhart St. Mary's High School Hills Feed and Grain Company Brophy St. Mary's Curtis Florists Iowa City

DAR Meets With Carol and Lucille Forgey Tuesday

Fifteen D A R members gathered at Carol and Lucille Forgey home for a Christmas program after a brief business meeting led by regent Mrs. 3 L Stewart. C O Davis read Aldrich’s Low Lies His Bed while Sara Pollock recounted Christmas carol stories and the group sang. Thayer reviewed the president general’s messages from DAR magazines. The chapter sponsors Crossnore school girl Faye Baldwin with a scholarship and clothing. Mrs. Davis was host and poured beverages.

Daughters of the American Revolution Carol Lucilla Forsey L. Stewart C. O. Davis Bess Streeter Aldrich Sara Pollock Paul Thayer DAR Crossnore Faye Baldwin Davis

Betty Tait to Wed Telford Simons in December ceremony

Mr and Mrs C Wayne Tait of Washington announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Betty to Telford John Simons, son of Mr and Mrs Tl J Simons of Washington. The wedding will take place at the Methodist church on December 26.

C. Wayne Tait Washington Betty Telford John Simons Tl. J. Simons Methodist Church

Mrs Dill and Mrs Smith Host LBC Club Luncheon

Mrs Carrie Dill and Mrs Mae Smith entertained the LBC club and guest Mrs William Teas at a 1 pm luncheon in their home. Colorful decorations featured blue frosty white and silver with a mirror centerpiece and frosted pine twigs. A short business meeting followed with Mrs Smith presiding and a Christmas ecard signed by all to a hospital patient.

Carrie Dill Mae Smith LBC Club William Teas

Blade End Pork Roast Definition

A blade end pork roast is cut from the loin at the shoulder end and includes the blade bone, giving a richer flavor and extra tenderness compared to leaner cuts. It comes from the shoulder area and is typically well marbled with connective tissue.

Three Guests Attend Handcraft Meeting

At the Christmas Handcraft meeting of Handcraft three guests attended: Mrs. Glen Green Mrs. Robert Lenninger and Mrs. Ralph Zeck a former member. The 29 attendees met with Mrs. W. J. Mass.

Glen Green Robert Lenninger Ralph Zeck W. J. Mass O. L. Dayton Clarence Elwin Flynn Roscall J. D. Dayton Henry van Dyke Warren Stewart Guy Cole Roy Schiebel Zeck

Presbyterian Guild Cooperative Supper At Church

The Presbyterian Women's guild met for a cooperative supper Tuesday evening at the church with twenty attendees. Mrs. R. J. Dawson presided, devotions were led by Mrs. Elizabeth Clark, and Margaret Cowden led the prayer calendar. An amendment moves the annual election of officers from November to October. Dawson reported the year’s accomplishments. Glenn Wilson read the Christmas story for the program.

Presbyterian Women’s Guild R. J. Dawson Elizabeth Clark Margaret Cowden

Clair Mullens Hosts At Party in Wyman

Mr and Mrs Clair Mullen of Wyman entertained at a pinochle party Saturday evening. Present were Mr and Mrs Shannon Lantz of Winfield, Mr and Mrs Art Speas of Wayland, Mr and Mrs Daseal Hamilton and Ir and Mrs Everette Sommers of Crawfordsville, Mr and Mrs Irving Lenz, Mr and Mrs Leslie Humphreys and Mr and Mrs Donald Kracaw of Wyman.

Clair Mullen Wyman Shannon Lantz Winfield Art Speas Wayland Daseal Hamilton Everette Sommers Crawfordsville Irving Lenz Leslie Humphreys Donald Kracaw Wymar

Local Social Notes Mention Visits and a Newborn Child

Mrs Frank Hart of Sigourney stayed overnight with Mrs Harry Barker and the Mangolds. Mrs Marguerite Dixon and Mrs Ban Waters rode to Iowa City to visit Gertrude Kelley at University Hospital Ward C. Roger Arnold of Bri gton left by bus to spend the day with the Lee family and will travel to Washington this evening. A daughter named Marsha Pearl was born to Mr and Mrs Leyburn Lewis of Spring Hill Alabama, weighing seven pounds eight ounces. Grandparents Mr and Mrs W B Edwards are caring for their three year old grandson in Spring Hill. Mrs Lewis is remembered in Washington as Gladys Edwards, a former Evening Journal employee. D W McClure of Grinnell …

Frank Hart Sigourney Harry Barker Francis Mangold Marguerite Dixon Ban Waters Iowa City Dixon Gertrude Kelley University Hospital Roger Arnold Brighton Max Lee Arnold Washington Leyburn Lewis Spring Hill Ala Marsha Pearl W. B. Edwards

Cornell college players present Night Must Fall

Frances Miller, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank B Miller, a freshman at Cornell College in Mt Vernon, will play Olivia in the murder mystery Night Must Fall to be staged December 8 and 9 by the Cornell College Players. Jim Easter, formerly with Livingston Day, joins Washington Title and Guaranty Co as abstractor.

Frances Miller Frank B. Miller Cornell College Mt. Vernon Olivia Jim Easter Livingston & Day Washington Title & Guaranty Co

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Hubert Lobhrer Mr. Dusenbery Leo Mangold Ralph Martin Dare Mystery Sisters Temple Odako Group Klein Klothing Ko South Side Square Lexington Circle Frances Rummelhart Lucille Betty Tait Mrs. Carrie Dill Mrs. Smith Presbyterian Guild Glenn Wilson Clair Mullens Don McClure C.V. Crull John W. Lee Rothschild Hopalong Cassidy Mickey Mouse Toytown Doc Vanguard Meeker Kaywoodie Timex Eeer Pigin Heri Leon Laraine Cologne Tres Menee Chris Itmes Atn&h Nicola Harmon Y’s Men's Club Y. M Aiste Angton Remington Contour Shave Remington
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