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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1940

Page

3

Christmas programs shared at American Home meetings

Three sections of the American Home department held Christmas programs yesterday afternoon. Section 1 met at Mrs. E. M. McConaughy’s with 32 members and 2 guests. carols, a Bethlehem story, and YWCA charity collections were featured. Section 2 gathered at East Main Street for 37 members and 1 guest. talks on finishing touches and gift ideas, plus sales of aprons and potholders, highlighted the event. Section 3 at Mrs. Ed Squire’s hosted 31 members and 5 guests. collections supported several charities, Christmas music, a December table decoration demonstration, cookies, a cookie soldiers march, and a gift exchange.

American Home Department Section 1 Otha Huber Hubert Turner E. M. McConaughy Glenn Holden C. E. Strong T. F. Starker Bethlehem Y.W.C.A Council Bluffs Lyman Bunce C.F. Anderson Emma Long George Maxwell H. H. McCreery East Main Street Margaret McCreery C. E. Schmitt W. Goldridge Washington T. L. Dodds Fred Moore F. W. Eastwood R. &. Dougherty George Stutaman Cando, N. DD Darrell Ross A. R. Krause Serious Milk Fund The Good Fellows P.T.A. Shoe Fund George Masson Squire K. J. Tanner Seymour Martin Frank Pearson

Merry Maid Club Holds Holiday Meeting At Hoxworth Home

The Merry Maid club met at Evelyn Hoxworth's home with nine members and two guests Hazel Simmering and Phyllis Sisk. Dorothy Salladay led the business session, plans were made for December 18 at the Musil home, a Christmas exchange and tea towel shower honored Emily Musil, and secret friends will be revealed.

Merry Maid Club Evelyn Hoxworth Hazel Simmering Phyllis Sisk Dorothy Salladay Roll Call Evelyn Hexworth Cathleen Godfrey Mary Alice Moriarty Libby Musil Georgia Musil Frances Fisher Emily Musil Mildred Musil

P N G Circle Elects Officers at January Meeting

At a meeting in Mrs. J. M. White home the Past Noble Grand circle elected officers for the coming year. Mrs. Roy Brobst named president, Mrs. Frank Longwell vice president, Mrs. Oral Mayo secretary, and Mrs. M. D.dee treasurer. Eighteen members and two guests attended. Social hour followed with Edith Weidner and Roy Stewart assisting. January meeting to be with Mrs. Brobst.

J. M. White Noble Grand Circle Roy Brobst Frank Longwell Oral Mayo M. D. Dee Edith Weidner Roy Stewart Brobst

Missionary Circle Hosts Leader For Rural Bible Crusades

The Margaret Cowden circle met at Mrs. Leslie Zook’s home for a potluck supper. Guest speaker Isabelle Richards spoke on Rural Bible Crusades. Attendees included Mrs. Carlson Mrs. Van Meter Bette Ann Robinson and Cotter resident. A Christmas gift exchange followed.

Margaret Cowden Leslie Zook Isabelle Richards Mrs. Carlson Mrs. van Meter Bette Ann Robinson Cotter Edna Schaeffer Marjorie Carlson Mary Dreekmeier Dorothy Euwer Marjorie Euwer Velma Zook Rosalie Hysel Mrs. Zook Mrs. Euwer

Pythian Sisters Hold Annual Christmas Party

Pythian Sisters and families gathered last night at the K P hall for the annual Christmas party. The event featured decorated supper tables, a program with songs readings and solos, a gift exchange, and friendly visiting with treats and card games.

K. P. Hall

St James P T A Plans Christmas Treat for Children

The St James P T A met at the school with sixteen members and two guests Mrs A R Ledger and Mrs Johnson. President Mrs Joe Barnes opened the meeting and Mrs E P Rich read minutes. Mrs Ray Whitehead read an article on Children Respond to Individual Attention.

St. James P.T.A A. R. Ledger Johnson Joe Barnes E. P. Rich Ray Whitehead

Headliners 4 H Club Has Turkey Dinner

The December meeting of the Headliners 4 H club was held at the Cloyce Stewart home with a turkey dinner prepaid by Mrs Stewart. Members brought other meal parts, gifts exchanged, and mothers were guests served a grab bar. Beatrice Replogle recited the Country Girl's Creed and Mabel Finney spoke on emotions. The lesson on synthetic materials was given by leader Mrs Golia Miller. New records were placed.

4-H Cloyce Stewart Stewart Beatrice Replogle Mabel Finney Golia Miller

Vox Pop Questionnaire Conducted By January Hosts

Mrs Forrest Walker and Mrs Delbert Bad ham will conduct a Vox Pop questionnaire in January gathering public views on local issues. The event aims to collect diverse opinions from residents and provide a snapshot of community sentiment for upcoming coverage.

Forrest Walker Delbert Badham

Class Members and Husbands to Meet for Supper Friday

Mrs Livingston's Sunday school class and their husbands will hold a cooperative supper Friday at 6 30 in Mrs E L Stewart's home. Meat rolls and coffee will be provided. each couple should bring a dish to pass and table service. In bad weather the party moves to the church. A white elephant exchange is planned.

R. L.” Livingston E. L. Stewart

Robert Porter Honored at Dinner Before Departure

Mr and Mrs Ray Redlinger hosted a 7 o'clock dinner last evening honoring Robert Porter who is leaving Friday for unspecified duties. Attendees included their daughters Betty and Mary Catherine and a group of friends gathered to wish him well.

Ray Redlinger Betty Mary Catherine Robert Porter

Dinner bingo honors guest with radio gift at Fort Riley

At Fort Riley Kansas the evening followed dinner with a bingo session. Guests included Martha Shockey Alvin Horak Lillian Bell Shrum Lewis Norene McFarland Join Porter Eleanor Lyle LeRoy Wec Graw Mae McCahill Clarence Miller and Mr. and Mrs Claire Gay along with the guest of honor.

Fort Riley Kana Martha Shockey Alvin Horak Lillian Bell Shrum Lewis Norene McFarland Join Porter Eleanor Lyle LeRoy WecGraw Mae’’ McCahill Clarence Miller Mrs. Claire Gay

Cornell Students Dorothy Weber Ties K C Steffa in Waterloo Ceremony

Miss Dorothy Weber daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Weber Columbus Junction and Robert Carl Steffa son of Mr and Mrs Almond Steffa both students at Cornell College Mt Vernon were united in marriage December 3 at the Presbyterian church manse in Waterloo.

Columbus Junction Dorothy Weber G. W. Weber Robert Carl Steffa Gladbrook Almond Steffa Cornell College Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church Waterloo

Potter and Steffa Stir College Dramatics Activity

The Rev Mr Potter, pastor, notes Mrs Steffa has been active in college dramatics. The brief item highlights ongoing theater work and community involvement by these figures.

Potter Steffa

Jackson Center Christmas Program Welcomed by School

Jackson Center school invites the public to a Christmas program on Wednesday evening December 18 at 7 p.m. Teacher Alice Wulf notes the event as a cordial community gathering.

Jackson Center School At & P.m Alice Wulf

Glendale community meeting scheduled Thursday at seven thirty

A Glendale community gathering will be held Thursday evening at 7 30 with a brief program. Fruit salad and cake will be served.

Glendale

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