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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1944

Page

8

Informal Evening at E. L. Stewart Home

A group of high school friends visited Kathryn Stewart and Helen Stewart of Washington DC at the E L Stewart home last evening. They shared town news and WAVES updates, with refreshments served by Mrs. Stewart and several hosts present.

E. L. Stewart Kathryn Stewart Sp. I Helen Stewart Washington, D. C Dale Kellogg Larry Dale Betty Jo Evelyn Sorden Mt. Union Wallace Caldwell Wayne Zeck Shirley Jo Ray Whisler Stewart Kellogg Zeck Caldwell Mr. Stewart

Club Has Exchange Of Christmas Gifts

Mrs. Walter Longer hosted the Friendly Circle Christmas party with 17 members and guests including Mrs. Verda Schmitt Mrs. Katie Schmitt Mrs. Harold Humston and others. A business meeting elected two new members and extended an invitation to Mrs. Greiner. A linen shower for neighbor Mrs. Lee Wallace accompanied a tree for gift exchanges. The next meeting, an all day event, will be hosted by Mrs. Lyle Romine for needlework.

Walter Longer Friendly Circle Club Verda Schmitt Katie Schmitt Harold Humston Fred Neuhart Pernice Sheetz Wayne Mangold Howard Greiner John Shellman

Chapter J P E O Holds December Meeting

The December gathering of Chapter J P E O was held yesterday with Mrs W L Alcorn presiding. Fannie Wilson presented a paper on Ecuador as part of the South America study. C W McLaughlin spoke on Cottey College Missouri and the Beckwith Home Mt Pleasant. R H McCleery led the brief business session. Visitors were Mayme and Dade Shearer.

P.E.O W. L. Alcorn Fannie Wilson Ecuador South America C. W. McLaughlin Cottey College Missouri Beckwith Mt. Pleasant R. H. McCleery Mayme Dade Shearer

H E O Club Exchange of Gifts Host Evening

Mrs Wayne Arnold hosted a Christmas afternoon for nine H E O Club members and two guests. Mrs Walter Anderson led a business meeting with poems readings and riddles as officers were elected with Mrs Karl Libe president and Mrs Floyd Olds vice president.

Wayne Arnold H.E.O. Club David Augustine Fred Zieglowsky Walter Anderson Karl Libe Floyd Olds Arnold

Soldiers in Italy Voice Complaints

Frank Miles reports from the Fifth Army in Italy where GIs vent frustrations over long delays in furloughs and mail delivery. Soldiers joke about ferry duties and criticize softness toward German prisoners while noting occasional shells and Hitler weather. Captain Kennedy and two lieutenants near a front line structure discuss mail service delays and gift packages.

Fifth Army Italy Kenry A. Kennedy Mason City Heena Kennedy

Plan a Community Social and Supper Friday in Grace Hill

Grace Hill community plans a Friday social hosted by Mrs. Nelson Woodford in Dee, 6. The event features a communal supper and informal gathering for neighbors to share updates and enjoy fellowship.

Grace Hill Nelson Woodford Dee

Storm delays drive to Iowa City for Kunik family

Mr and Mrs Julius Kunik and their baby Betty Ann spent two and a half hours getting to Iowa City due to the storm.

Julius Kunik Betty Ann Iowa City

All American Paraglide From Holland Highlights Airborne Service

A Holland issued souvenir brochure from Nijmegen, printed for American liberators, is sent to Pfe Kenneth R. Cuddeback of the 82nd and details airborne operations, the Nijmegen bridge capture, Dutch support, and unit actions including the 508th and Company H holding the German frontier.

Glen Cuddeback Washington Pfe Kenneth R. Cuddeback Parachute Infantry Nijmegen Holland Nederland Gelderlander Press S2nd Nijmeeen Bridge Th Bridge Colliers Holand S2na Airborne 82Nd Cuddeback 508Th MLR

Community Meeting and Social Visits Noted Across Local Families

A regular community meeting is set for Friday evening at the community building with a pot luck supper at 7. Ira Miksch attended a farm bureau turkey supper at the Methodist church Tuesday. Mrs. C A Strohm visited her sister Mrs. Levi Shedler in Brighton Saturday. Mrs. Max Waterhouse spent Saturday with her daughter Mrs. Guy Stacy near Brighton. Dan Boone and family and John Hough and sons joined Nelson Woodford for supper Saturday. Dale Robertson and family spent Sunday with Melo Janecek. Chas Johnson and Charlene stayed with Lloyd Bradshaw in Wellman Saturday night and Sunday. Paul Deimerly arrived home Friday from Army service with an honorable discharge. Arnold Fountain of Iowa City visited Paul Harvey’s home Saturday and Sunday.

Ira Miksch Farm Bureau Methodist C. A. Strohm Levi Shedler Brighton Max Waterhouse Guy Stacy Dan Boone John Hough Nelson Woodford Dale Robertson Melo Janecek Chas. Johnson Charlene Lloyd Bradshaw Wellman Paul Deimerly Arnold Fountain Iowa City Paul Harvey

Woman Shadows Man Through His Major Milestones

A concise proverb-like reflection notes that a woman accompanies a man at birth through his mother, at marriage with his bride, and at death with his widow, highlighting the lasting influence of women in key life moments.

Christmas Social Fellows Meeting of Junior High P T A

The Junior High Parent Teachers Association met yesterday afternoon in the homemaking parlors of the high school with 24 members and guests. The group pledged allegiance, and a 7th grade vocal program was performed. Mrs. Mohr presided, reports were read, and 40 memberships were noted as paid. M M Schell explained the school code meeting held last evening. Rev. Alfred Trenerry spoke on building a life with home religion as foundation. A social hour followed with refreshments by Sthyvrade class and a unique centerpiece crafted by Carla Guther and Patricia Brower.

Mary Broghammer Miss Broghammer Karl Mohr C. P. Weidin Dale Denison Betty Halberg Carla Guther Patricia Brower

Christmas Supper for Child Study Group at Fortnightly Club

Members of the Child Study department of the Fortnightly Club enjoyed a Christmas party at the homes of Mrs. Boyd White and Mrs. Robert Choate with Mrs. Ralph Young assisting. A cooperative supper, new member welcomes, musical numbers by a girls sextet and a vocal duet, poetry readings, and a charity toy drive for the YWCA accompanied the evening. The group adopted a rule charging ten cents from absent members without an excuse.

Child Study Department Boyd White Robert Choate Ralph Young Albert Mills O. E. Hickok Dennis Lynch Ernie Miller C. W. Latchem M. W. Alsip

Dinner Party Entertained By Mrs D W McClure

Mrs D W McClure hosted a noon dinner with seasonal table settings. Guests included Mrs Elizabeth Sehulty, Amanda Sehult, Mrs I B Hexworth, Evely, Mrs B G Holt, and Mrs Ernes Garrett. The afternoon was spent playing wahoo and visiting.

D. W. McClure Elizabeth Sehulty Amanda Sehult I. B. Hexworth Evely B. G. Holt Ernes Garrett Spet

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