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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1950
Page
2
Eleven circles of the Methodist WSCS held Friday meetings. Scripture verses Luke 2 4 8 were to be recited in unison at the general meeting this month. Circle notes detail varied programs, missions lessons, Christmas readings, carols, calls, and small collections.
Mrs Paul V Shearer hosted a 7 pm dessert for the YWCA council including new and retiring members in the YWCA room. Mrs Golia Miller was appointed to the council to fill a vacancy from Mrs Albert Lay's resignation as Mae Davis T Brookhart Earl Loveless and Ethel McCreedy resigned. New officers elected for the year are Robert Day president Dorothy Turnipseed vice president Helen Givans secretary and Mrs Miller treasurer.
Mr and Mrs Roger Sherman entertained a group of friends last evening. They dined at the Smorgasbord in Swedesburg then returned home where seven tables of bridge were played. High score went to Mr and Mrs Richard McCleery with second to Mr and Mrs Robert Arthur. Ted Brown had the low score for the men and Mrs Art emas Brown the low for the women.
Larry Dean Burroughs hosted a West Chester high school freshman class Christmas party at his parents home Thursday. About twenty students attended with guests Dick Swick of Brighton and Charles Chorpening. The evening featured square dancing, games, and refreshments served by the Burroughs and Harold Swick.
Norma June Sellman daughter of Mr and Mrs T M Sellman of Keota married Roger Allan Richardson son of Mr and Mrs J C Richardson at Keota Methodist Church in a candlelight ceremony. The couple will reside at 709 3rd Street Southwest Independence Iowa after a three week honeymoon.
The Methodist WSCS met Thursday at Mrs. Don Statler’s home for a cooperative dinner. Mrs. Edgar Wise, president, led the business meeting. Mrs. Loren McNeese conducted devotions. A candle lighting service honored service branches. A Christmas gift exchange followed as the Statler home was decorated for the season.
The Social Hour club held its annual Christmas party and gift exchange Thursday at Mrs. Ezra Wittmer's home in Wayland. Guest Mrs. E. B. Mullett attended. Members exchanged homemade gifts valued at 50 cents. Contests and visiting filled the afternoon with assistance from Mrs. Roy Davison and Mrs. Lester Hens in serving.
Mr and Mrs Clayton Hartsock of Columbus Junction announce the engagement of their daughter Peggy to Ronald Brockway son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Brockway of Wapello. Peggy works at the Royal Neighbors head office in Rock Island Illinois. Brockway is a partner in an oil service station at Wapello. Wedding date not yet announced.
The Nina Bowers and Jennie Adams circles of the Baptist Women's Missionary Society held Friday gatherings. Jennie Adams circle hosted a cooperative dinner at Mrs. E H Messer's home with co host Mrs. W P Moore. Twelve members attended and shared Christmas carols. Eleven sick calls were reported and a card to Rev J A Cochran at University Hospital was signed. Circles planned Christmas box packing for shut ins and heard devotions.
Mrs John Frame of Ainsworth entertained at a Friday afternoon shower in her home honoring Mrs William Steele the former Barbara Peffer The dining room was decorated pink and white with a bride and room centerpiece Gifts were on the table and 24 guests attended refreshments followed in pink and white color scheme
The Friendship club held its annual Christmas exchange Friday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Wulf. Sixteen members and their children attended. Christmas poems were read after roll call, gifts were distributed from under the decorated tree, and refreshments were served at quartette tables adorned in seasonal colors. The hostess was aided by Mrs. Charles Wolfe and several assistants.
In Brighton the Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs club meets at the home of Mrs. Charles Robertson. Newly elected officers Mrs. Hattie Kessel president and Mr. Keith Barnes secretary-treasurer preside. Gifts circle a lighted tree as refreshments are served by the hostess and her mother Mrs. Mary Guy.
The GHM club held its annual Christmas party and cooperative supper at the Legion hall on Friday evening. Tables displayed miniature Christmas trees as guests played pinochle and canasta and enjoyed folk dancing. Attending were Mr and Mrs Marion Huston, Mr and Mrs Floyd Murdock, Mr and Mrs Alvin Kephart, Mr and Mrs QO. & Verners, Mrs Ethyl Lins, and Mr and Mrs S. W. Kaster.
Christian Women Fellowship groups 1 2 and 3 at the Christian Church collected gifts for county home residents as December project. Group 1 met with Mrs Clarence Randall Sr and Mrs Claude Randall as hostess. Group 2 hosted by Mrs Everette Miller with 17 members present. Group 3 met at Mrs Lee Hesseltine with 14 members and guests. Each group planned January layette projects and lessons.
Pilotburg Ladies aid society elected Mrs Dean Schwartz president at a Thursday meeting at Mrs Frank Stransky home. Elected officers included Mrs Richard Scott as vice president, Mrs Marion Stransky secre tary, and Mrs Harlan Wiggins treasurer with sixteen members present. Scott read the Christmas story and led prayers. A family night is planned for December 24 and January hostess is Mrs Wayne Stransky. Mystery friends were revealed in a Christmas gift exchange. Children present included Dickie Eyestone Joel Schwartz Lauren Howsare Denny and Sandra Bishop.
Mix equal parts unsulphured molasses and sugar. Pack into the hollowed apples. Bake in a pan with one inch hot water until tender. Baste occasionally for a glossy finish.
Forty five members of the United Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at the UP home with Mrs. D P Livingston presiding. Devotion was led by Mrs. W H McConnell Sr. Piano music by Mrs. Lena Bergman accompanied carols.
Piano students of Mrs. Leo Stone will perform Monday evening at 8 o clock in the church social rooms. Performers include Margarette McCleery Jane Whitehead Beverly Conrad Anla McBee Betty Alliman Pat and Linda Stewart Roger and Harriett Kleese Jean Davison Enid McConnell Victor Bowen John Graber Nancy Gastman Roberta Rich Tom Morrison Neta Bohr Carol Leet Mary Jo Kleese Judy Howell Rosemary Stancer and others. Parents and friends are invited to attend. Mrs Stone will present another group after the holidays.
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