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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1947
Page
8
G H M club members enjoyed a cooperative holiday dinner last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Max Cook. The rooms glowed with Christmas decorations and a snow scene Santa's sleigh and reindeer served as centerpiece. Lighted candles added festive charm.
Gerge Freshwaters announced plans to resign from coaching to pursue other work. The statement signals a major change for his program and potential future leadership considerations.
Members gathered around a lighted tree exchanging gifts and playing pinochle at five tables. W L Rukgaber and Mrs. Pearl Parcell won high score and law prizes, with Mrs. W L Rukgaber taking the traveling prize. Arthur Wiley presided as president for the next year. officers elected include Pearl Parcell as president, Bob Wiley as secretary-treasurer, and Al Crone as reporter.
Ruth Foster Thelma Luther Anna Mae Baskett and Bertha Ross hosted the Fortnightly club evening division Literature department Christmas gathering at their home. Miss Luther led the event guiding the storytelling and program.
A business meeting included a 24 member roll call and guest Mrs George Baskett of Missouri. A collection of $6 was raised for the Y W Christmas party. Carols played as guests arrived and Miss Baskett presented a Christmas story The Husband of Mary by Elizabeth Hart ending with Silent Night.
The West Chester Knights of Pythias honored the West Chester football squad at an oyster supper at the hall. Ed Testroet acted as master of ceremonies. Coach Quire introduced the team while Eldon Morgan spoke on Knights of Pythias history. Players reportedly tackled the oysters as they play football.
On the Chicago Mercantile Exchange trade reached 147000 contracts equaling 31.752 million cases of eggs traded last year.
A hostessed Christmas gathering glowed with a lit tree and a decorated mantel. Refreshments included Christmas appointments with a lighted candle on cakes and candy cane favors throughout the celebration.
Santa arrived at United Presbyterian Church to distribute gifts after a cooperative dinner for the Mr. and Mrs. Class and families. About 65 attended. dinner committee included Ralph Kleese Don Rinner Dick Pratt. Children performed songs and readings in the ladies parlor. entertainment led by Dr. George Kerr and others.
Dr. Nathan A. Womack, a founding member of the American Board of Surgery, was appointed head of the department of surgery in the College of Medicine at Iowa University. University President Dr. Virgil Haneker announced the appointment.
A reference to sausage highlights its long standing popularity in ancient cuisine as cited in Homer's Odyssey.
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