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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1938

Page

3

What a Good Toy Lesson by Mrs Morrison

Mrs Leland Morrison led a Child Study meeting at Mrs Glenn McCall's home on the specifications of a good toy. She urged play materials that promote activity originality and industry and constructive play. Toys should suit the child's age avoid aerosoinal stimulation and help develop larger muscles. A list of suitable toys by age was shared and a penny collection of 6 cents was taken for a YMCA Christmas party.

Leland Morrison Glenn McCall Morrison Y.W.C.A Joe Falk

Mrs A R Ledger Hosts Bridge Club Night

Mrs A R Ledger hosted her bridge club at her home with two tables in play. Mrs nk Casey, a guest, won high score and Mrs K Schilckelman was second. Teresa Ragan had the low. Two course refreshments followed. Mrs Henry Little will host the next meeting in two weeks.

A. R. Ledger Nk Casey K. Schilckelman Teresa Ragan Henry Little

White Way Club Luncheon At M Eckels Home

Mrs Merle Eckels hosted the White Way club at her home on Tuesday with all but one member present. A 1 o'clock three course lunch followed by a business meeting elected officers for the year including Mrs Merle Eckels as president and plans for a potluck supper and Christmas exchange were announced. The next meeting is set for January 10 with Mrs Lloyd Crayne.

Merle Eckels White Way Club Virginia W. QO. Ralston Edgar Stewart

Mrs Newt Benson Hosts Merry Makers Club Meeting

Needlework occupied the Merry Makers club as seventeen members and guest Mrs O'Donnell met yesterday at Mrs Newt Benson's home. An exchange of gifts occurred and refreshments were served by Mrs Benson, Mrs Harvey Meyers, and Mrs Stanley Mouser. The annual club dinner is planned for January at Mrs John Patterson's home.

Merry Makers Club Newt Benson O'Donnell Marjorie Benson Benson Harvey Meyers Stanley Mouser John Patterson

Evening Literature Section Meeting Hosts

The Evening Literature Section will meet at Miss Levis's home 749 East Main Street next Monday at 7:45 p m. Lois Moore will present Lillian Nicholson Shearon's Christmas story The Little Mixer. Members should call a hostess if unable to attend.

Helen Levis Ethel McCreedy My Christian Lucy Stahl George Mohr Miss Levis East Main Street Lillian Nicholson Shearon Lois Moore

Women Employees Honor Bea Wilson at Evening Dinner

Eve ning Journal women hosted a turkey dinner at the Methodist church to honor Beatrice Wilson ahead of her December 24 wedding to Carroll Halligan of Lone Tree. The event featured Christmas decor, private table seating for eleven, and a gift of crystal goblets presented by Mrs. Orville Elder.

The Evening Journal Beatrice Wilson Carroll Halligan Lone Tree Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society Gladys Mace Orville Elder

Elder and Shannon Company Men Employees Dish Match Goblet Service

An itemized note describes the Elder and Shannon firm with male staff including Shepbets and a relish dish that matches the goblet service, indicating a coordinated tableware set or display.

Elder and Shannon Company Men

Nineteenth Century Club to Meet Saturday

Mrs. Manton Hebner hosts the Nineteenth Century Club for a regular Saturday gathering. Myrta Jeffrey will present a book review on Crippled Splendor by Evan John.

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