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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1950

Page

2

Mrs Whisler Hosts Rosemary Club Dessert Luncheon

Mrs P F Whisler entertained Rosemary club members at her home for a Christmas dessert luncheon on Wednesday. Guests included Mrs Tommy Walker. Five bridge tables formed the game as Mrs Rex Crandall won high score and Mrs John Cherry held the low score. A Christmas gift exchange followed amid a festively decorated scene featuring a lighted tree.

P. F. Whisler Rosemary Club Tommy Walker Rex Crandall John Cherry Whister

Sweeten Cereal with Molasses Stirins

A brief recipe note suggests adding unsulphured molasses to milk or cream before pouring over cereal for flavor and nutrition. It also advises stirring molasses into uncooked cereal during cooking, using 1 to 2 tablespoons per cup.

Delbert Zager Hosts Group Four Women’s Fellowship

Mrs Delbert Zager entertained Group 4 of the Christian Women's Fellowship at her home with leader Charlotte Earls presiding. Members named favorite carols, discussed From Seeds to Flowers, and Desert Shall Blossom as a Rose. Group 4 plans January service for youth and refreshments duty. $8.25 reported from Men's Brotherhood dinner. gifts for county home residents brought to meeting.

Mrs. Delbert Zager Women’s Fellowship Miss Earll Desert World Call Magazine T. J. Pease Jr William Zager Virgil Earls Carl Dallmeyer George Powers

Esther Decker Weds In Oskaloosa Kansas

Esther Decker of Meriden Kansas married Alvis E Shaw of Perry Kansas in a 5 p m Friday ceremony at the Oskaloosa Methodist church attended by about 30 guests. Rev Drew Hammond officiated with a double ring rite and ferns and chrysanthemums decor. The bride wore brown gabardine with green accessories and pearls, carried a white Bible, and yellow rose corsage. Margery Stumpf was maid of honor. Marlin Shaw was best man. A reception followed at the bride’s uncle Paul Alexander home before a Kansas honeymoon.

Kalona Methodist Oskaloosa Kansas Esther Decker Meriden C. R. Decker Alvis E. Shaw F. T. Shaw Perry Drew R. Hammond Gladys Morrison William Phillips Margery Stumpf Marlin Shaw

Thirty-Six Present At Guild Meeting Thursday

Mrs Ted Dalton attended the St Pauls Women’s guild gathering at the church on Thursday afternoon. Thirty-six members were present with Devotion Leader Mrs Raymond Landau, readings by Mrs Lloyd Miller, and a prayer led by Mrs Albert Ziegłowsky. Mrs Walter Westen conducted the business session and reports. A $25 donation was approved for the Challenge fund for 1951. Secret sisters names for 1951 were drawn. Rev Milo Philippi showed the movie New Horizons before the gift exchange. Refreshments were provided by several members including Mrs Roy Finke and Mrs George Miller.

Ted Dalton St. Paul’s Women's Guild Raymond Landau Lloyd Miller Albert Zieglowsky Walter Westen Challenge Fund Secret Sisters Milo Philippi New Horizons

Piano Recital At Bagge Home Today

Mrs. Foster Bagge presented piano students in a recital at her home this afternoon followed by a social hour. Readings featured Connie Skubal Diane Edwards Carolyn Crawford Jane Beard Jaro and Sandra Ornduff Sara McGinnis Alberta Zieglowsky Caroline Smith Barbara Glassburner Eleanor Bailey Evelyn Mayer Carolyn White Martha Kennedy Audrey Stout. Mrs Bagge plans a boys recital after holidays.

Foster Bagge Ainsworth Connie Skubal Diane Edwards Carolyn Crawford Jane Beard Jaro Sandra Ornduff Sara McGinvis Alberta Zieglowsky Caroline Smith Columbus Junction Barbara Glassburner Eleanor Bailey Evelyn Mayer Carolyn White Martha Kennedy Audrey Stout Washington

Rural Women's Club Christmas Program Recalls Holiday Recipes

The Rural Women's club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. William Marie Jr. home for a Christmas program. Fifteen members shared favorite holiday recipes as Mrs. George Masson Jr. led as president. A Christmas story was read by Mrs. Marie Sr., and an instrumental trio performed carols. Gift exchanges were conducted, with gifts revealed by secret pals and a general exchange led by Mrs. Luckenbill, Mrs. Grant Humiston Jr., and Mrs. Shields. The hostess group served refreshments and the annual club dinner is planned for January 11 at the Lloyd Humston home.

Rural Women’s Club Rural Women's Club William Marie Jr George Masson Jr Marie Sr Masson Mary Shields Lester Luckenbill Luckenbill Grant Humiston Jr Shields Lloyd Humston

Friendly Circle Club Secre t Sisters Gift Exchange

The Friendly Circle club held a Thursday afternoon Christmas gift exchange at Mrs. Richard Schiebel’s home. Mabel Johnson received a gift and entertained guests with the afternoon’s contributions. Guest Mrs. John Combs attended. refreshments were served by Mrs. Merle Sheetz and Mrs. Ralph Erlenbush. January luncheon planned with Mrs. Robert Quinn hosting.

Friendly Circle Club Richard Schiebel Mabel Johnson John Combs Merle Sheetz Ralph Erlenbush Robert Quinn PBS Eon

U Go I Go Members Plan Christmas Dinner

The U Go I Go club planned a Christmas dinner at noon on December 21 at Mrs George Jarrards home. Mrs Vina Manussier presided and ten members attended with a short business session and games after a gift exchange.

U Go. I Go Vina Manussier George Jarrard

PEO Meets at Home of Mrs Walter Smith

PEO members met at the home of Mrs Walter Smith with Mrs George Rudiger presiding. They held a quiz on the organization Constitution and by laws and exchanged Christmas recipe and gift ideas. Assistant hostess Sara Pollock and Mrs Smith served seasonal refreshments.

Peo Walter Smith George Rudiger Sara Pollock Smith

Community club calendar outlines luncheons and gatherings

Saturday schedule includes 19th Century Club luncheon at 1 06 p m hosted by Mrs Edward Eicher and Monday Evening Literature at 7 45 p m chaired by Mrs Homer Stephens. Numerous YWCA, American Home, Knight events and potluck duties noted with changes of date and gift exchanges.

Nineteenth Century Club Edward ©. Eicher Homer Stephens YWCA

Harmony Club Meets At Mrs Wilcoxs Home

Harmony Club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Manford Wilcox home with nineteen members present. Guests included Mrs Malcolm Montgomery Mrs Catherine Wilson and Mrs Bitting. Co hostess was Mrs Cloyce Stewart. Mrs William McConnell Sr and Mrs Paul Maver led the program as the Christmas story from Luke was read and group singing of carols followed a gift exchange for club sisters.

Malcolm Montgomery Catherine Wilson Bitting Harmony Club Manford Wilcox Cloyce Stewart William McConnell Sr Paul Maver Luke

Decorates Cakes For Handcraft IV Group Meeting

Paul Fern demonstrated cake decor at Handcraft IV meeting held Thursday evening at Mrs. William Perdock’s home. New member Mrs. W. B. Johnson was welcomed. guest Mrs. Clarence Booth attended. A candy auction raised $18.05 to be given to Mrs. Sylvia Wilson. Each guest received a Christmas corsage from hostesses Margaret Applegate and Verner Lowry. Seasonal refreshments were served.

Paul Fern Handcraft IV William Perdock Mrs. Fern W. B. Johnson Clarence Booth Sylvia Wilson Perdock Margaret Applegate Verner Lowry

Dinner honors Norma Sellman and Roger Richardson

Mrs. Carl Richardson and Mrs. Glenn Richardson hosted a Wednesday dinner at the Carl Richardson home. The event honored Norma Sellman and Roger Richardson, married the previous Thursday, with attendees from the immediate families including Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Sellman, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Richardson, Mrs. Norman Renaud and daughter Dianne, Carl Richardson, Glenn Richardson, Alice and George.

Keota Fortnightly Club Meets Monday Evening

Keota Fortnightly Club gathered Monday at Mirth Brower’s home with Mae Glass in charge of business and A H Brinning presenting the program. New member Clinton Shephard attended and Glass to host the Christmas party December 18.

The Yuletide Door Club Meeting Review

Crawfordsville residents gathered for the Wednesday Study club to discuss The Yuletide Door as part of Strong Doors of Our Citadels. Mrs J W Evans hosted with co host Lillian Maxwell. Nativity Story read by J H Jones. Miracle on 34th Street reviewed by Monson. Christmas offering supports Children’s Hospital and Mt Pleasant State Hospital. towels sewn by Iowa blind women distributed. new members Clare Boos and Mae Smith welcomed. Arvid Anderson not present. gifts arranged around a lit tree.

Crawfordsville Yuletide J. W Evans Lillian Maxwell J. H. Jones Mary Jones C. Monson 34Th Street Valentine Davies Howard Andersen Children’s Hospital Iowa City State Hospital Mt. Pleasant Iowa Clare Boos Mae Smith Maes Arvid An

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