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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1946

Page

3

Good Will Club Christmas Party Recalls Family Night Plans

Mrs. Frank Mayhew led the Good Will Club during a Christmas party with 16 members reciting Bible verses or poems. Plans were made for the annual family night oyster supper on New Year’s Eve at Jake Wenger’s home, with a white elephant exchange at the next meeting and gifts exchanged with seasonal refreshments.

P. E. Babcock Jake Wenger Wenger Joe Klopfenstein Clara Foreman

Hoover and Walton Wedding Announcement

Mr and Mrs Leo Hoover invite the marriage of their daughter Kathryn Anne to Clyde C Walton on Friday December 27 at 4 20 pm. The ceremony will take place at the Hoover home 248 West Washington street Marengo.

Hoover and Walton Leo Hoover Marengo Kathryn Anne Clyde CC. Wal Hoover West Washington Street

Entertain Friends At Shower for Mrs. George Kerr

Mrs. Richard A. Stewart entertained a few friends Tuesday afternoon at a pink and blue shower for Mrs. George Kerr. The guests socialized while the honoree opened her shower packages as refreshments were served from a themed table. Mrs. J. M. Finney poured and Mrs. M. W. Alsip served the cake.

Richard A. Stewart George Kerr J. M. Finney M. W. Alsip

Christmas Party for Catholic Daughters at Hall

The Catholic Daughters of America held a Christmas party at the hall with 29 members present. Mrs. Albert Adam and Mrs. J. M. Kelly co hosted a cooperative dinner and Christmas decor adorned the quarter tables. A business meeting followed with plans for initiation after January and a vote to send a Christmas gift to the organization's orphan.

Tne Catholic Daughters of America K. C. Hat Albert Adam J. M. Kelly Adam

Marjorie Euwer Weds William Reif

Marjorie Ellen Suwer and William G. Reif married in West Chester Methodist Church in a double ring ceremony. Rev. Vernon Pike officiated as the bride wore aqua crepe and roses. parents and relatives attended. couple planned a short wedding trip after the ceremony. The bride and groom are graduates of West Chester high schools, class of 1946.

Marjorie Ellen Suwer William G. Reif West Chester Methodist Church Vernon Pike Archie M. Eower Trys Gale Reif West Chester

Christmas Meeting Highlights and Gift Exchange

After the meeting an exchange of Christmas gifts occurred. Mrs. James Caffrey sang a carol with Mrs. Leonard Marie at the piano. Mrs. Marie accompanied group singing led by Mrs. Caffrey. Cootie was played at several tables with high prize won by Mrs. Van DeHerman.

James Caffrey Noel Adam Leonard Marie Marie Caffrey van DeHerman

Social Calendar Highlights Church Groups and Christmas Events

Community organizations set meeting times and activities this week. Wesleyan Service Guild officers installation, Eastern Stars social hour and officer elections, Women's Council Christmas party, and multiple YWCA Christmas tree exchanges across units. Church ladies’ aid and cooperative luncheons fill the schedule with potlucks and gift exchanges.

Wesleyan Service Guild Quinn Eastern Stars Masonic Temple Womens’ Council of Christian Church Friendship Club Grace Shaw United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Loyal Women's Class Baptist Church Jona Dodd Tom Dewis Lexington

C L Club Holds Christmas Meeting at Mrs Reaney’s

The C L Club met at Mrs. Georgia Reaney’s home with thirteen members and three guests. Members shared Christmas recipes, exchanged gifts for hospital children, voted to donate to the Kenny fund and adopt a foreign family, with new officers elected for the year. The next meeting is scheduled for January 14 with dream roll call.

Cc. L. Club Georgia Reaney Children’s Hospital Sister Kenny Madge Morris Elsie Skubal Thema Shull Carrie Zager Eva Rabenold Nelle Clegg Marjore Wagenknecht Zager Jim Clegg Norma Henry Wagenkneent

Christmas gatherings and club events list

At 6 30 P M unit meetings and cooperative suppers. Church programs include a Christmas party at the W R C and a turkey dinner at Legion hall with 40 cent gift exchange. Ist grade story hour at 10 30 A M at the Public library. Various parties at Masonic temple and Rainbow Girls events.

Fred Bey Y.Y.W.C.A Cloyd Knupp Don Maxwell EB. E Stutsman W. Main St Brown S. 3Rd Ave L. C. Willits Main St W.R.C Legion Hall Ist Vrade Pupils Children’s Public Library White Shrine Masonic Temple Order of Rainbow Girls T.T.T Milo Sorden

Birthday List Highlights Local Residents Milestones

George W. Reed of Keokuk marks his 8th birthday and others celebrate fifth and third birthdays. Donna Marie DeGraw Harold Stout Kenneth Rich Crawford Ralph Woods Maurice Putman Louise Eyestone Hayes Ralph Zeek Oakley Payne John Gilpin John Richards and Ronald Gray receive birthday congratulations.

Journal George W. Reed Keokuk Sle Franklin County Ohio Donna Marie DeGraw Earl McGraw Harold Agent Stout Ben Stout Crawfordsville Ralph Woods Maurice Putman Barberton Louise Eyestone Hayes Gracehill Ralph Zeek Oakley Payne John Gilpin Haskins John Richards

Red Horsers Club Christmas Supper

The Red Horsers club enjoyed hospitality at the Brock home for a cooperative Christmas supper and party. Decorations reflected Christine's theme as members exchanged gifts. A business meeting elected officers for the new year: Don Mitchell president, Don Bealer vice president, Mrs. Bernard Weiss secretary, Bernard Weiss treasurer. The evening ended with games.

Red Horsers Club Harold Brock Christine Don Mitch Ell Don Bealer Bernard Weiss

Finney Couple Celebrates 45 Years of Marriage

Anniversary congratulations are extended to Mr and Mrs J M Finney as they mark forty five years of marriage today.

J. M. Finney

Rosemary White and Donald Walker wed in Oakland

Rosemary June White and Donald Walker of Oakland were married Nov. 16 at St Elizabeth's Catholic Church. Attendants included Collette Kastell of Oakland and Larry Gallmian of San Francisco. A reception followed at the White home in East Oakland. Mr. and Mrs. Walker reside in East Oakland.

Rosemary June White Doneld Walker Oakland Calii St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church Collette Kastell Larry Gallmian San Francisco R. J. Paulisich Wilma

Community supper and Christmas program at No 4 school

Gladice Cook announces a community supper at No 4 school on Monday evening at 6 30 followed by a Christmas program at 7 o'clock.

No. 4

Population hearing impairment estimates from large sampling

The report estimates five to seven million Americans have serious hearing impairments in one or both ears, with about half of them deaf in both ears. The data derive from extensive population sampling and reflect substantial disability from hearing loss.

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