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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1965
Page
2
A descriptive piece on Yuletide across North and Latin America contrasts snowy, pine scented Christmases with tropical warm settings in Mexico and Central America. It details Las Posadas, Bunuelos with Coffee, piñatas, Misa de Gallo, and Epiphany customs, emphasizing Spanish heritage and long, festive seasons.
A River side school fifth grade class decorates a Christmas tree with pink green and white paper liners making chains angels and stars from cupcake cups. The article also shares a Banana Nut Bread recipe, hints on freezing, and notes future projects with cookies.
Dismissal notes Mrs Larry Shalla and daughter Riverside. Samuel Simmering to Jay E Spillers and wife lot 4 block 21 Columbian add Washington. Allen Bohn and wife to Wayne Marston and wife lot 4 Grabers sub div of part east half block A O 2 Chilcotes add SE Washington. Catherine Ruth Lopshire to Harold Kueneman and wife lots 4 and 5 block 2 original plat Ainsworth also lots 6 and 7 block 2 original plat Ainsworth.
Friendship Club members held a Christmas program and exchange with thirteen members and two guests. Chapter Y, TTT held its annual Christmas party with gift exchanges and decorated tables. Walnut Women's Club met with nine members and a guest to share home made decorations. White Way Club elected new officers and held a Christmas exchange. Homemakers Club welcomed new officers and prepared boxes for overseas boys. January dinner planned with Jack and Jan.
Judy Kirkpatrick was honored at a Washington bridal shower hosted by Rosalita Peiffer Marilyn Friese and Linda Emerson in the Peifer home. Guests enjoyed games and a tea table centerpiece in royal blue white and silver honoring the bride elect ahead of her January 8 wedding to Kenneth Johnson of Hedrick at First Methodist Church Washington.
Miss Carol Forgey presented What Christmas Is Made Of and The Origin of the First Christmas Tree for the Joahn Vaughn Circle at Mrs Mor dice Hughson home. Devotions drew from Isaiah predicting Christ. Closing prayer by Mrs Walter Starr. Fifteen members attended with Mrs Edith Lewis visiting.
Mrs Grant Humston hosted the Rural Women's Club Christmas event with 12 members and guests. Plans were made for the January club dinner, with members to bring two dishes. gifts, carols, and a legend shared during roll call.
Community groups list meetings from Monday to Wednesday with times, venues, and hostesses. Events include Shrine, Masonice Temple, TTT chapters, Bible study, literature, home demonstrations, luncheons, crafts, and charity circle meetings across local clubs and churches.
Mrs. Jerry Tyer, Mrs. Bert Britain, Mrs. Ray Leon and Mrs. C. W. Tucker hosted the Christian Women's Fellowship gathering. The program centered on Christmas Shopping with group worship lessons and World Call discussion. Members donated clothing for Omaha's Children's Institute and gifts for Ramsey Retirement Home in Des Moines, plus cookies for shut-ins. The sanctuary was decorated for the holidays by worship committee members. A general meeting is set for December 17 at 7 30 p.m. at the church with another Christmas themed program.
Miss Emily Bayliss residing with her sister Mrs. Alice Mills at Keota visits relatives in Montana. Claud Rhodebeck has sold his farm and moved to Washington. He farmed for many years in the Young America community northwest of
Recent visitors to Mrs Martha Nicola include Mrs Leland Wheeler Mike Blanche Curtis Fred Stapp Mildred Miller Clyde Nicola Ernest Hootman and Rockford Illinois residents Mr and Mrs Davidson. Other calls on Bertha Statler and Thanksgiving activities described with church services nurse aides and cookie exchanges.
Halcyon House residents held social visits and events through the week. Cedar Rapids names appear with guests including Mrs Latta Mrs Helen Foster and Mrs Rehfeldt hosting circles in the lounge. Long entries list guests such as Wilder Bell celebrating a ninetieth birthday and others visiting from nearby homes and manor estates.
The St James Charen circles held a Christmas season meeting with potlucks and gift exchanges. Mrs Don Rich hosted St Marys Circle for a potluck and exchange. Little Flower Circle met with Mrs John Mattes. Mrs William Marie Jr led the program with carols. St Joseph Circle gathered in the school cafeteria for a potluck. plans were set for the Izaak Walton dinner on January 13.
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