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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

3

Class Has Party in West Chester

The Comrade class of West Chester Methodist church held a Christmas party Tuesday evening with ten members and several children present. A potluck supper preceded entertainment led by committee Hd mar Stewart Frank Kleese and Robert Stephens. Gifts were exchanged and the January meeting will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Stephens.

West Chester West Chester Methodist Church Bers Hdmar Stewart Frank Kleese Robert Stephens Otha Huber W. Main St P. E. Babcock BE. Jefferson St Harland Mead Dra Ave L. M. Elricher Iowa Ave Charles Nicola Washington St Walter Longer A. C. Durst Jesse Busby L. F. Harding 2Nd Ave R. KE. Shannon E. Main St L. C. Bunce Scott Wilcox R. L. Livingston S.S B. L. Stewart

Jr College Group Hosts Yuletide Party

The Sigma Lambda Sigma girls held their annual Christmas party in the home economics room. They arrived with ten cent toys for under the tree and enjoyed a short program of group singing and a reading by Ruth Flood, The Other Wise Man, followed by a play period and light refreshments.

Sigma Lambda Sigma Ruth Flood

Glendale Community Meeting and School Christmas Program

Glendale holds a Thursday 7 30 pm community meeting with a short program and refreshments. Pleasant Plain and Jackson Center schools invite the public to Christmas programs on December 12 and December 18 with meals and welcoming teachers.

Glendale Pleasant Plain School Helen Ginkens Jackson Center School Alice Wulf

Social calendar highlights holiday gatherings and exchanges

Local groups announce Christmas exchanges and potluck meals at the Masonic Temple and church venues. Women’s and Methodist units list addresses for gift swaps, farewells, and luncheon plans with guest invitations, while evening meetings cover cooperative suppers and floral teas across several circles.

Birthday Greetings for Local Children

Eight year old Allen Stransky son of Mr and Mrs Marion Stransky celebrates today. Also noted are birthday celebrants Reo Horak and Ralph Woods.

Allen Stransky Marion Stransky Maurice Putman University of Iowa Reo Horak Ralph Woods Louise Eyestone Hayes Gracehill Ronald Gray Harold Gray

Girls 4-H Clubs Meet for Luncheon

The Jacksonite and Northern Star 4-H clubs met at Dorothy Bear's home on Saturday for a luncheon. President Mary Ellen Duensing led the meeting with a lesson on knowing fibers and color tests. Nine members attended and a future party is being planned.

Jacksonite Northern Star 4-H Dorothy Bear Mary Ellen Duensing Jacksonite Club A. L. Duensing

Merry Mixer Club Gift Exchange at Griffith Home

EAST 76 December 11 the Merry Mixer club held a potluck at Mrs. Clement Griffith’s home. Members attended, with a noon dinner and a business meeting led by president Mrs. Bernice Carr. A Bible verse roll call preceded a Christmas gift exchange and bingo entertainment. Mrs. Carr won the grand prize. The next meeting is January 8 with Blanche Romine.

East Merry Mixer Club Clement Griffith Bernice Carr Blanche Romine

Dress Parade to Highlight Old Style Fashion Feature

An old style dress parade will be the feature, drawing attention to period gowns and careful craftsmanship. Spectators will view historical attire, with participants showcasing detailed fabrics and silhouettes from past eras.

Pancake and sausage meal at St. Pauls Church

Night service at St Pauls Church with pancake and country sausage breakfast served starting at 5 30 p m local time. Organizers invite attendees to join the meal as a community event.

St. Paul’s Church

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