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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1952

Page

3

WSCS Circle 9 Meets With Mrs. G Mills

Ten members of WSCS gathered at Mrs Gilbert Mills home Wednesday evening with assistant hostesses Mrs Rolland Taylor and Mrs Paul Mos. Leader Mrs J Brah Larson reported on the bazaar and bank offering. Devotions by Mrs Walter Smith featured a sermonette Keeping Christmas in Your Heart by the late Veter Marshall. Christmas sketches were shared followed by coffee and star shaped cakes.

Crrere Os WSCS Gilbert Mills Rolland Taylor Paul Mos J. Bh. Larson Walter Smith Veter Marshall

Local Social Calendar and Club Meetings Across Town

Readable listings show Camp Fire board and social events at Spoo City hall and social hall. Meetings include Masons and Moose women at Moose hall and Masonic Temple with election of officers. YWCA dinner features guest speaker at 6 45 PM. Various circles and groups schedule Christmas programs and charity drives at churches and centers with donation requests and transport arrangements.

Spoo K. Co OFS Poom Masonic Temple Women of Moose Moose Hall Christian Wollen Fellowship Tra Rathmell Earl Loveless Rebekah Club YWCA

Pythian Sisters of WC Elected New Officers

The Pythian Sisters of West Chester elected new officers at a Wednesday meeting. Ellen Nelson Woodford was chosen chief, Cloves Statler mist excellent chief, Earl Hobbs excellent senior, Eldon Bouer excellent junior, Wilbur Weet manager, Harold Klopfenstein secretary, Don Darbyshire treasurer, Carl Peterson protector, Frank Kleese guard. Installing officers to be Mrs John Hough press correspondent, Miss Leonard Brinning pianist, Robert Erekels and Ralph Orr trustees. Joint installation set for January 14 with Knights as guests. Also announced: Christmas party and potluck supper Saturday December to close the meeting. Refreshments were served by Mrs Niden Bauer, Mrs David Bauer and Mrs Homer Brinning.

Pythian Sisters West Chester Ives Nelson Woodford Cloves Statler Earl Hobbs Eldon Bouer Wilbur Weet Harold Klopfenstein Don Darbyshire Carl Peterson Mire Frank Kleese John Hough Homer Brinning Leonard Brinning Robert Erekels Ralph Orr Dee Mars Niden Bauer David Bauer

J C Penney Sets Special Yearend Payment For Many Workers

J C Penney Company announces a special yearend payment equal to two weeks pay for all full time associates who worked through 1952 with pro rata shares for part time and new workers. Over 50 000 employees in 1624 locations nationwide to receive the December 5 payout.

New York J. C. Penney Company United States Penney Associates Exewpt AL W W. Hughes

Circle 11 W.S.C.S. Christmas Meeting At Methodist Church

Circle TP of the WSES8 met in the ladies parlor for a Christmas program led by Martha Fry Fay Willey Deges Brown and Mary Lynn Messer with Mrs Oakley Payne on piano. Mrs Dale Booth read from Africans on Safari as the group discussed next meetings and a toy drive for Germany while plans for sending items to needy families and a staff gift exchange were announced Twenty five members attended and Mrs Paul Shearer joined.

Mark G. Campbell Rebekah LOO Hall WSCS E. E. Stuteman Elizabeth Klein W. EF. Wasson Sam Turkington Harold Mangold L. C. Willits Ivan Hahn Ehurch Nina Bowers B. H. van Meter Bar Lorarfellow Rose Gilbert Pam W. L. Gates Riverside Center Jennie Adams I. TL. Messer WSES8 Methodist Church Martha Fry Fay Kay Willey Deges Brown Mary Lynn Messer Stewart Grade School Oakley Payne Dale Booth Don Bealer Richard Ballard PTA Japan Daryl Dodder Germany Victor Thompson Paul Shearer Don Shephard Truman Hysell Walter Johnson Lyle Godfrey

WSCS Board Lessons at Church Meet and Luncheon

Members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service executive board held an 1 o clock dessert luncheon atop the church. The regular business meeting followed with routine items discussed. Hostesses included Mrs. Edward Squire chairing Mrs. Fred Bell and Mrs. J Fo Lor Son.

Woman's Society of Chirtetian Service Edward Squire Fred Bell J. Fo Lor

Heat retaining serving dishes speed meals

Using dishes that stay hot when brought to the table reduces time transferring food to a separate platter and cuts down on the number of dishes needed. This approach keeps meals warmer longer and improves service efficiency.

Kidney Slow Down May Bring Restless Nights

When kidney function slows, people suffer backache headaches dizziness and low energy. Stress over‑exertion or cold exposure and minor bladder irritation can disrupt sleep. Try Doan’s Pills, a mild diuretic, promoted as relief for these discomforts.

Dean Doan

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