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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1963

Page

2

Christmas Tea by Methodist WSCS in Fellowship Hall

The annual Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Christmas Tea was held in Fellowship Hall from 2 to 4 on Wednesday. Members, guests, and committees coordinated decorations, seating, and program features including original poems, piano and vocal solos, and musical readings.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service Fellowship Hall Methodist Church WSCS Paul Harvey Scott | Wilcox A. S. Smith Walter Smith J. Wilcox U. S. ‘Smith Wilcox Lloyd Latta Robert Koehler Eeach William Sitter Richard Higgins Charles Crull Ray Carter John Walker Charles Kennedy Floyd Sturgis E.R. Barham Keith Vetter Wallace Kessell T. M. Nelson Edward Squire Joe Evanovich Jr

Sand Park and Fables Ancient Indians Candle Fish joked as food and candle

Ancient Indians ate candle fish a delicacy and also made candles from the fish by placing a wick in its gullet. The note blends food topics with folklore imagery about candle fish usage and wit.

Gorham Hosts UPW Circle V Program on Christmas Customs

Mrs. Gorham entertains Circle V of the First Presbyterian United Presbyterian Women on Tuesday afternoon. After devotions by Mrs. Al Coles, Mrs. Robert Huber presented a talk on the origin and customs of Christmas, both religious and secular. Co hostess Mrs. Ray Glover served seasonal refreshments.

Gene Gorham Circle V First Presbyterian United Presbyterian Women al Coles Robert Huber Ray Glover

Births and discharges noted in local hospital record

Yesterday admitted Mrs. Harold Klopfenstein Washington medical John Patterson Washington surgical. Today admitted Mrs. Dan Boone Karona medical births Monday Mr. and Mrs. Olin Jennings Columbus Junction a daughter Yesterday Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Martin Ainsworth a daughter Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Whisler Washington son Dismissed Today Miss Edna Weber Riverside.

Harold Klopfenstein Washington John Patterson Surgical Dan Boone Karona Olin Jennings Columbus Junction Joe E. Martin Ainsworth

Social calendar notices for church groups and clubs

Social calendar items list meetings and events with times and venues for Masonic Temple groups, CWF Martha, Pris cilla, St. James Circle, Women of Moose, St. Joseph Circle, Ruth and Esther groups, Dorcas, First Presbyterian UPW, Circle II and Circle T luncheons, cooperative lunches, Christmas potluck dinners, and related activities. Notes include advance printing deadline and gift exchanges, potlucks, and dessert or grab bag details.

CES Masonic Temple CWF Martha Group Clarence Brown Priscilla Group Dayton Crim St. James Circle George Krogmeier Women of Moose St. James Fray Cwf Ruth Group Ed Hatchcroft Esther Group E.G. Beenblossom Dorcas Group Roy Randall First Presbyterian Upw J. M. Lloyd William Petratz Harold Johnson Temple Wesleyan Service Guild Emily Bayliss WSCS Halcyon House Home Arts Club Norma Martin Nina Bowers Charles Mayer

Catholic Daughters Hold Christmas Potluck Program

The Catholic Daughters met for a Christmas potluck in the St James cafeteria. A Christmas program organized by Murielle Bockhorst and Meryl Steele featured songs by Nancy Horak Mary Ann Mtsie and Rosemary Peiffer in German and a review of Black Like Me by Howard Griffin. A tap dance by Mary Anne Marie and a group singalong closed the event. Margaret Keyser led the meeting. welfare reported gifts for St Vincent’s orphanage and baskets planned for shut ins. Fathers Lew Grubb and Bergthold attended.

St. James Murielle Bockhorst Meryl Steele Nancy Horak Mary Ann Mtsie Rosemary Peiffer Lucy Dempsey Howard J. Griffin Mary Anne Marie Roberts Ainsworth Richmond Eileen Hammen Gertrude Ruby Hubert Redfinger Paul Horak Car. Marek Henry Mineart Frank Kerker George Hora

Funeral services for Albert E. Paul held at Jones Funeral Home

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p m Wednesday for Albert E. Paul at Jones Funeral Home with Rev A T Washington officiating. Pallbearers included Morton Emde Ralph Tadlock Hoyt Gardner Ray Bell James Patterson and W F Flynn. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Methodist Circles Meet Wednesday Across Two Groups

Mrs Neal Lampkin entertained 17 members of the WSCS Circle X with one guest, opening with The Christ Child. Circle XI met with Mrs Max Smith, cohostess Mrs James Peterson. program on Christmas Cards and reminder of World Service truck December 17 with new members joined.

Neal Lampkin WSCS Thomas Adler Joe Evanovich Wally Horn Carlton Mangold World Service Dee Murray Coon Circle XI Max Smith Lloyd Latta James Peterson Richard Paul Kelly Schlapkohl Halcyon House

Local Fireman Apprentice Joins Ship December 23

Michael L. Johnson, fire man apprentice and son of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Johnson Jr., is home on leave after basic training in San Diego. He will be assigned to the ship In trepid on December 23. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Vinson hosted a Christmas dinner at the Captain's Table for Penney Store employees and spouses, with a gift exchange.

Michael L. Johnson George L. Johnson Jr San Diego Jay Vinson Penney Don Aviseble Dwight Hayes Lowa City Harold Johnson Veterans Hospital

Reverend D. J. Coon to celebrate 100th birthday

The Rev. D. J. Coon, a former Baptist minister in Washington, will mark his centennial on December 16. He now resides at 1000 Sixth Avenue, Los Angeles, California and is remembered by many locals.

D. J. Coon Washington Sixth Avenue Los Angels Calif

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