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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1948

Page

3

Mrs H Klopfenstein Elected President at Christmas Class Dinner

Mrs Harold Klopfenstein was elected president of the Home builders class of the Methodist church at a cooperative Christmas supper last night. Mrs Albert Mills was named vice president and Mrs Les Gilmore secretary treasurer as 85 attended. Frank Patterson presided, gifts were distributed to children under a lighted tree with Santa directing.

Harold Klopfenstein Methodist Church Albert Mills Les Gilmore George Dare Frank Patterson Marion Augustine Glenn Thompson Santa Walter Smith Virginia Dare Jay Klopfenstein Jerry Neff Eddie Augustine Beverly Mills Gladys Knup

Mrs Schell Hosts Bridge Luncheon at Home

Mrs M M Schell entertained at a luncheon yesterday with guests seated at quartette tables adorned with Christmas decorations. After the meal four bridge tables played and results named Mrs D P Livingston high, Mrs Maurice Cruise second, and Mrs M L McCreedy low.

M. M. Schell D. P. Livingston Maurice Cruise M. L. McCreedy

Postpone Hearing on Tucker Company

Chicago December 8 Preston Tucker will gain an extra week to raise more funds for Tucker Corp before filing answers in two bankruptcy suits. Judge Michael L. Igoe orders the extension.

Tucker Company Chicago Preston Tucker Tucker Corp Tucker

Handcraft Club Holds Christmas Party at Scotts

Thirty five members met at Mrs. Orva Scott’s home Tuesday afternoon for the Handcraft department meeting. A $5.00 YWCA Christmas collection was taken. A handcraft gift exchange and refreshments followed under a tree with decorations.

Department of Handcraft T Orva Scott Y.W.C William Sheetz Daisie McConnell Department J. D. Dayton Matthew Grace Nowell Crowell I.T. Rehmel S. W. Easter O. L. Dayton J. Db. Dayton Warren Stewart J. Martin White E. A. Glasgow

St James P T A Meeting at School Details Held

Mrs Leo Marie presided over the St James P T A meeting at the school on Tuesday at 2 30 pm. The attendance prize went to room three. Mrs Bernard McCarthy led a discussion on children's problems and Christmas carols were sung. Plans for Dec 22 Christmas party at the V F W hall were outlined with Santa and a tree. Refreshments were served by several members. A January 4 meeting will feature a debate led by Mrs Alex Gevock.

Leo Marie St. James P. T. A Bernard McCarthy V. F. W. Hall Santa Claus Joe Barnes Lester Kern Virgil Lintz Alex Gevock Leo Sueppel Jack Creech Lester Mertz Ralph Peiffer Ernie Kriner

Popcorn Balls Made by VFW Auxiliary for Veterans Hospital

Seventeen members of the VFW Auxiliary at Mrs. Harold Kerr’s home prepared 350 popcorn balls last night. The treats will be sent to Knoxville veterans hospital. Mary Lemley attended. refreshments followed the meeting.

Harold Kerr Knoxville Veterans’ Hospital Mary Lemley

Social calendar lists many church and club gatherings

Notices for Catholic Daughters O.E.S. Rebekah clubs Walnut Women’s club and more with pot luck dinners Christmas exchanges gift exchanges and meetings at Masonic Temple YMCA church circles and other venues through Friday all inviting members and families to attend and bring items for exchanges or dishes to pass.

O.E.S Masonic Temple Rebekah Club Paul Deimeryly Jackson Township Farm Bureau Y.M.C.A Walnut Women’s Club Melvin Schnicker H. H. Club William Hesseltine H. J. Club Everett Cox Prairie Flower Missionary Society Robert Roberts Heights Mary Starr W.S.C.S Fred E. Miller Washington Street Women's Council of Christian Church T. C. Polk Cirely Club Isaac Kleese Wesleyan Service Guild Lucile Rhodes S. Marion Avenue Fic John Owen St. Mary’s Circle Ed Sullivan

Handel Messiah at Memorial chapel announced for Dec 12

Gwen Ramseyer a Cornell College senior alto will join the college Oratorio Society for Handel's Messiah performance at Memorial chapel at 3 pm on Sunday December 12 with Chicago artists singing solo numbers.

Gwen Ramseyer Cornell College Mt. Vernon Oratorio Society Sunda Memorial Chapel Chicago

Hesseltine Hosts V F W Auxiliary Breakfast

Helen Hesseltine of near Brighton invited 17 V F W auxiliary members to breakfast Tuesday at 9 o'clock. Transportation was provided by Mrs. Marion McAvoy and Mrs. Milo Steele. The group planned a Christmas tea for Dec 23 at 3 p m at Mrs Dave Mc Gaffey's home with a 25 cent gift exchange and a collection for the V F W building fund.

Helen Hesseltine Near Brighton Marion McAvoy Milo Steele, Jr Milo Steele Dave McGaffey V. F. W. Building Fund

Osineups Win High At Y's Men Bridge

Mr and Mrs Herb Osinceup topped a Y s Men bridge section meeting held at the home of Mr and Mrs John Yous ling. Holding low scores were Mr and Mrs Harold Wehr. Ladies met for dessert at 7 30 p m and the men followed the gathering.

Herb Osinceup Y's Men's Bridge Club John Yousling Harold Wehr

Karolyn Davis Engaged to R P Jacobs Jr in Columbus Junction

Mr and Mrs J H Davis of Columbus Junction announce the engagement of their daughter Karolyn to R P Jacobs Jr son of Mr and Mrs R P Jacobs of Muscatine. The wedding will take place in the near future.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction J. H. Davis Karolyn R. P. Jacobs, Jr R. P. Jacobs Muscatine

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H. Klopfenstein Mrs. Schell Scotts St. James P.T.A Quien Jom Duncan Washington Mace Catholic Daughters of America WEFW Baptist Church J. M. Dodd Methodist Wscs Maurice Crawford T. B. Brown S. 3Rd Ave Scott Wilcox Ed. Sorrell W. Madison St N. W. Thompson Washington St J. M. Wolfe E. Washington St Byron Snider Iowa Ave Ed Squire N. Town Ave James Birney Carrie Clyde Lambert Marine Louise Wasson Yarmouth Colorado Iowa Forrest Coppes W. E. Wasson Burlington Mary Rotzinger Ernest Miller Roy Rotzinger Keokuk Lee Hesseltine William Putman Mexico Christian Institute Everett Beenblossom U. P Ladies Aid H. Hesseltine V.F.W Osineups Karolyn Davis C. J. Girl Olor E. M. Bridges & Co Chillimat Enneys Mens Rayon Jacquard Rayon Penney’s Mens Bex of Chenille LACE Thias Fabris
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