THT Christmas Party At Mrs Sorden’s Home
Twenty nine attended the annual THT Christmas party held Monday evening at Mrs. Milo Sorden’s home. Co hosts were Mrs. Roy Fields and others. Mrs. Walter Doak presided over business, conducted the gift exchange, and mystery sisters were revealed. The evening ended with four bridge tables. high score went to Mrs. Sorden and second to Mrs. Dan Brindley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Sorden
Roy Fields
Floyd Blankenhorn
Harold Wehr
Jarl Loveless
John Youssing
Walter Doak
Mystery Sisters
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Westen
Mrs Westen was surprised Monday evening when neighbors gathered at her home to celebrate her upcoming birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Hyde, Mr and Mrs Tom Davis, Mrs George Stokes, Mrs Edith Weidner, Mrs Elmer Boptrager and Will Clark with games refreshments and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Westen
Robert Hyde
Tom Davis
George Stokes
Edith Weidner
Elmer Boptrager
Will Clark
Spiritual Resources for Health lesson topic at WSCS
Keota WSCS met at Mrs. Carl Parsons home to study Spiritual Resources for Health led by Mrs. Hugh Williams Mrs. Ed Kirkpatrick Mrs. Bob Malley and Mrs. C D Kirkpatrick Rev W R Richerson of Batesville Miss visiting pastor added four talks Rev Hugh Williams also attended Mrs Kenneth Bell presided at business Refreshments were served by a committee led by Mrs Haroll Holmes Mrs Roger Pepper Mrs Frank Fauler and Mrs Parsons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haroll Holmes
Roger Pepper
Frank Fauler
Parsona
Riverside Engagement for Naomi Dautremont to Lawrence Brown
Mrs. John Dautremont announces the engagement of Naomi Dautremont to Lawrence Brown of Wellman. The forthcoming marriage is planned for December 30 at 8:30 a.m. at St Mary’s church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
John Dautremont
Naomi
Lawrence Brown
Wellman
St. Mary’s
Social Calendar Highlights Local Women's Club Meetings
Tuesday calendar lists St James Study Club party with $1 exchange, ING circle, Alma Hearne Holand Mission Study, American Legion auxiliary, YWCA Mixers, Ann Judson circle and more. Wednesday features Family Night at Methodist Church with Christmas film, Pythian Sisters, Valley Ladies aid, and multiple Christmas exchanges. Thursday includes Walnut Women's club gathering and more events through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Harry Sowden
ING Circle
M. W. Steele Sr
Alma Hearne Holand
Louis Larsen
Methodist Churel
Christopher Mouse
Pythian Sisters
KP Hall
Valley Ladies Aid
G. H. Mayer
Ted Mayer
Pansy Hill Club
Washington Saddle Club
Legion Hall
Crawfordsville
West Chester
WSCS
C.D
St. James Social Hall
Community Club Christmas Exchanges and Meetings
Various local groups list Christmas exchanges and meetings with afternoon or evening times. Organizations include Prairie Flower Missionary Society OES Pinochle group Fleur de Lis club Rebekah club Heights Social club Independent club Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid WLCS KC Circle II WSCS Methodist Presbyterian Women’s Guild Hearthside club WCTU and others. Events feature potlucks, gift exchanges, and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eall
H. J. Club
Charles Schnoebelen
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Clifford Reeves
OES
Temple
Fleur de Lis
Lloyd Marek
Rebekah Club
Thoone
Heights
Mary Starr
Marcella Viettetoe
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid
W. M. Tweeten
WLCS
U. P. Church Cooperative
Bethlehem Commandery Cooperative
WSCS
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Women's Service Guild
T. A. Michels
Carl Roberts
Carrie Davis
Hearthside Club
Sam Canott
WCTU
West Chester
Howard Stewart
Bible Study Plans Isaiah 51 52 Lesson Session
Fortnightly Bible Study department met at the library to study Isaiah chapters 51 and part of 52. Twelve members attended with Mrs E S Hebner leading the discussion and Mrs Clayde Knapp opening with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Study Department
Clayde Knapp
E.S. Hebner
Margaret Cowden
Ella Gordon
Merton Ephraim Gets State Safety Post
Des Moines Iowa reports Merton Ephraim of Fairfield was named chairman of the Iowa safety congress legislative committee. The appointment to lead safety efforts was announced today by the organization officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton Ephraim
Des Moines
Fairfield
Iowa Safety Congress
Legislative
Beta Sigma Phi Group Observes Anniversary
Gamma Psi chapter members with husbands and Dr and Mrs George Krogmeier attended the University play Goodbye My Fancy in Iowa City Saturday night. They dined at Iowa Memorial Union before returning to Washington for a social hour at Mr and Mrs William Sitler’s home to mark the chapter’s founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Psi
Beta Sigma Phi
George Krogmeier
Iowa City
Iowa Memorial Union
Washington
William Sitler
Edmondson Completes Instrument Flight Training at San Diego
Lt Comdr Edmondson son of Mr and Mrs L Edmondson of Brighton has finished an intensive instrument flight training program at San Diego Air Station. His wife has been there. The Kasten family sold acreage formerly Jennie Horton property to Earl Jackson of Washington and bought Keith Willis property with possession in January. The Bakers moved from the Howard Reighard house to Lockridge, followed by the Millers and their son. Mrs Barnes Stacy Jarvis and Jones attended a lamp shade making lesson in Washington for the Farm Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Dee
Robert Edmondson
L. Edmondson
San Diego Air Station
San Diego
Dale Jones
O. Dale Jones
Washington
Farm Bureau
Philathea Class Hosts Covered Dish Supper in Wayland
The Mennonite Philathea Sunday school class held its annual covered dish supper and mite box opening at the church. $91.05 was collected from mite boxes with more to come. Mrs. Olive Boller led the business session and Mrs. John Schlatter directed the program. The class gifted teacher Mrs. E S Mullett a blanket and planned to use mite funds for home mission work. A quarterly committee met with Mrs. Arnold Rinner and others. Milk with high bacterial counts is linked to flavor defects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Vphilathea
Mennonite Sunday School
Olive Boller
John Schlatter
E. S. Mullett
Arnold Rinner
Art Wyse
John Zihlman
L. H. Rinner
Planning committee to begin drafting proposals
Congress chairman Alfred W Kahl named the committee and said it will meet here tomorrow to draft legislative proposals recommended by the first annual congress convention last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Alfred W Kahl
4-H Club Christmas Party Highlights Meeting
Jackson township 4 H club held a Christmas party with fifteen members and two leaders present. LeRoy Havel chaired talks on the International show and National 4 H meeting in Chicago. Cedar Clippers 4 H girls met for December with Ruth Witthoft presiding as Mrs Crawford demonstrated cinnamon roll baking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Franklin Bojka
Raymond Bell
Bill Foster
LeRoy Havel
Larry Shalla
Bob Havel
Chicago
Franklin
Cedar Clippers
Cedar Clippers 4H Club
Maurice Crawford
Ruth Witthoft
Crawford
Headliners Plan Christmas Party at Members and Mothers
Headliners Helen and Judy Thompson hosted a Monday meeting with 19 members led by president Virginia Dare. Plans were made for a Christmas party for members and mothers at Joyce Brewer’s home on December 28 at 7 30 with a gift exchange. New members Joan and Carima Thompson joined. Charlene Romine spoke on the Basic Seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Judy Thompson
Virginia Dare
Joyce Brewer
Joan Thompson
Carima Thompson
Charlene Romine
Sara Trottman
Simon Bolivar Liberator of Venezuela Recalled
A note highlights Simon Bolivar, famed as the Liberator of Venezuela, and his enduring legacy in South American independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Bolivar
Venezuela
Wartime Dutch Diet For Bulbs Provoked Public Contempt
During a severe wartime famine, the Dutch faced a harsh diet based on bulbs which were considered non nourishing and unappetizing due to their strong acids. The regime stirred public distress as shortages persisted and morale sagged amid rationing and hardship.
Christmas Season Seeks Town Spirit and Mailings
A fragmented notice urges towns to embrace the Christmas season and ensure mailings arrive on time. The readable text hints at community action and holiday preparations, with no clear dates or names.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Sorden
Mrs. Westen
Eddie Howard
the Pines
Joe Picken
Joe
Eddie
YWCA
Ann Judson
Circle of Baptist Church
Marietta Workman
Wah
Hone
Manhattan
Chamberlin Bros
Sport Shop
Chamberlin
Bible Study
Comdr. Edmondson
San Diego Station
Edna Crile
Philathea
Fidine Weitlo
Tobi
Lorden Music CO
ATN& H
Nicola & Harmon
Virginia Dere
Mildred
Wandra McConnell
Roberta Wiley
Paul R
Horak
Tau
Tura Town
Sam
Junior
Nmas
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