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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
3
Members selected officers for the coming year at a meeting held at Mrs. Dale Atkinson’s home. New president is Mrs. Robert Wead, with Mrs. Art Dawson as vice president, Mrs. Clifford Thompson secretary, and Mrs. Harold Fulton treasurer.
Mr and Mrs Walter Fisher of Keota were surprised Tuesday evening when the Reif family and others delivered oysters and trimmings to celebrate their thirty fourth wedding anniversary.
The Standard Bearers of the Methodist church met at Mrs. Arlene Fletcher's home for a Christmas party. A decorated tree, carol singing, and games were led by Florence Rich Olive Mitchell and Mabel Beauchamp. Refreshments and a Christmas exchange followed. guests included Mrs. Maxine Lowe Miller and Betty Lowe.
Mr and Mrs Frank Kleese and Mr and Mrs Richard Fisher and daughter cohabit with Mr and Mrs Harold Fisher and family along with Robert Fisher and Jennie Hen non in a family notice typical of social announcements.
Just Us club members met in Mrs. Jesse Campbell's home to arrange the annual Christmas luncheon set for Wednesday December 22 at 1 p m in Mrs. L F Harding's house. A luncheon committee includes Mrs. W H Plum Mrs. Max Cook and Mrs. Pearl Parcell with decorations by Mrs. A W Yard and Mrs. Howard Messer. Sixteen members attended with one guest Mrs. L R Baker.
Notices for Thursday morning deadline list election of officers at Mason ic Temple and a sequence of Methodist Ladies Aid gatherings with Christmas exchanges. Includes Jolly Good Timers dance, various unit meetings with hostesses and addresses, family dinners, PTA events, and E O W club activities through Tuesday Read the Classified Ads for details.
The Pythian Sisters and families held a Christmas party last evening in the K. P. hall. A covered dish supper accompanied by tables with red lighted tapers preceded a program by the children featuring songs by Joan Schwoeller and Betty Mayo, tap dancing by Marilyn Hynek, and group carols with Bertha Reinert at the piano. Santa distributed gifts and candy to children and adults, followed by a social hour and cards. The supper committee included Mrs. Myrtle Poof, Mrs. G. A. Reinert, and Mrs. A. B. Schmoeller, with Wagram committee members Mrs. Dan Rohrer Jr., Mrs. Will Matucha, and Mrs. George Baker.
The Journal misprinted the Friendly Social club's officers yesterday. Correct lineup: Mrs. Will Saville, president. Mrs. Frank Macon, vice president. Mrs. Ben Miller, secretary.
A recipe card notes an omission of one cup of granulated sugar that should have been included. The instruction appears in the final steps of the baking guide.
Anthony Horak turns eighty one today and lives in South Highland. Mrs Mary Deuel, age eighty three from Washington county, joins the Three Quarter Century club. Janice Kelly of Batavia celebrates her fifth birthday, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Kelly. Ruth Morrow, Arthur William Lambert, and M Hollinger also have birthdays today.
We express appreciation for kindnesses during the hours of our recent bereavement in the loss of our wife and mother, the late Mrs. Walter M. Kleese. The sympathy and help of friends were a great comfort to us. Walter M. Kleese and family.
On the woman’s page the Jour nal presents a recipe for applesauce cookies by Mrs Nels B Westermark. The item outlines ingredients and method for making soft spiced cookies using applesauce as a key component.
Mrs James Swift hosted a Harmony Club gathering yesterday with ten members and two guests. Each member shared a Christmas story during roll call and the annual holiday exchange took place. Mrs J H Wheelan and Mrs Tom Harvey assisted with refreshments. Guests included Miss Ruth McGraw and Miss Barbara Brooks.
The Washington County Poultry Producers association held a cooperative turkey dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wolfe with about forty five attendees. The program featured Wallace school girls led by Miss Ruth Stewart singing, plus tap dancing by Donna and Freda Rabenold, a musical reading by Virginia Wolfe, a reading by Esther Wolfe, and highway safety pictures shown by Dean Harland Mead.
Miss Maude McCreedy and Miss Anna Dawson hosted the Public Affairs department at a Dawson home luncheon. Evergreen sprays pine cones and candles decorated tables while members discussed "Favorite Recipe in Rhyme" and Mrs. R. H. McCleery led a talk on "The Youth Movement in America." A YWCA Christmas tree collection was taken as thirteen members attended with three guests.
H A Dawson of Denver Colorado traveled today to attend the funeral of his sister Miss Ella Dawson.
An evening program featured lively stunts and interactive games to entertain attendees. Performers demonstrated daring feats while audiences participated in lighthearted challenges, creating a festive atmosphere for the crowd.
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