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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1937

Page

2

Local Briefs and Notices from Washington Area

Richard Leet sustains both leg fractures after skating Friday. awaiting swelling to subside before setting bones. Roy R. Teel and Alene Hayes wed in Columbus Junction. marriage license issued. Shoppers from Ainsworth visit Washington. several local names listed. Fresh eggs sold by W S Keister & Sons. D F Macon, Auctioneer.

Richard Leet South Fourth Avenue Dougherty Bros W. L. Rukgaber Mt. Pleasant

Hospital Discharges and New Births Reported in Montezuma Riverside

At the hospital J. E. Scovel Montezuma was dismissed yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Vince Tellin Riverside are parents of a son born at 12 15 Saturday afternoon weighing seven pounds. Leonard Lackey was dismissed yesterday afternoon and is recuperating at the home of Mr and Mrs E M Pierce 214 East Main Street.

J. E. Scovel Montezuma Vince ‘Tellin Riverside Leonard Lackey FE. M. Pierce East Main Street

Card of Thanks Expressing gratitude for sympathy

A family thanks readers for the kind words and deeds shown during their hour of sorrow. They say they shall always remember the support and appreciation received.

Appreciation Note for Virginia Game Dinner Helpers

The congregation of the Shorter Chapel AME Church expresses gratitude to all who donated, patronized, or assisted in making the old Virginia game dinner a success. H. R. Crayton.

Shorter Chapel A. M. BE. Church H. R. Crayton

Invitations Received by White Shrine Members

Members of Damascus Shrine No 10 White Shrine of Jerusalem have invitations to a guest night at Burlington December 16 and to Christmas ceremonials at Ft Madison this evening. Iowa City December 14 Davenport December 15 and Dubuque December 21.

Damascus Shrine No White Shrine of Jerusalem Burlington Ft. Madison Iowa City Davenport Dubuque

E O W Club Holds Christmas Supper At Mrs Maxwell Home

About twenty E O W club members and their families gathered Saturday at Mrs. Joe Maxwell’s home for a Christmas supper. Mrs. Glenn Hayes and Mrs. Ernest Garrett assisted with serving, followed by a Christmas tree exchange and a social hour. Guests included Mrs. Ella Conklin of Keota and Laura Jane Stewart. The regular meeting will be tomorrow at Mrs. Robert Dawson’s home.

E. O. W. Club Joe Maxwell Glenn Hayes Ernest Garrett Maxwell Ella Conklin Keota Laura Jane Stewart Robert Dawson Ray Sojka H. J. Club Sojka Rosella Sheetz John Shalla Grandma Sojka Santa Claus Dewey Weeks

Local visitors and social notices from area towns

Dr. W. A. Pollock and wife of College Springs visit son in law Rev. W. M. Nichol Jr. They will stay until about Wednesday. Pearl Gardner returns from Davenport to her sister Mrs Eva Crawford. Sam Popofsky of Oskaloosa guests of Joe Falk. Ed Grayson and wife plan Wednesday departure to Anaheim California to spend winter with daughter Mrs R D Temple.

W. A. Pollock College Springs W. M. Nichol Dougherty Bros Sam Popofsky Oskaloosa Joe Falk Oshkosh Overalls Ed Grayson Anaheim Calif R. D. Temple

Whist Club Meets at Heitzman Home in Riverside

Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Heitzman hosted the Whist club in Riverside. Four tables played with Mrs. Edward Bushek and AT Pogge taking first honors and Mrs. William O Loughlin along with John Kittel earning consolation prizes. William Knebel won the traveling prize. A lunch followed and Dr. and Mrs. EB Blythe will entertain the club in two weeks.

Riverside R. H. Heitzman Edward Bushek H. Pogge William O'Loughlin John Knittel William Knebel EB. E. Blythe

Community Announcements and Holiday Programs List

The West Chester area community groups announce meetings and holiday programs through December 17. Activities include officer elections at the West Chester Ethian Sisters, a Bethel school program with hot lunch, No. 4 school program, Union school candy social near Washington, Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting, Pleasant school program with lunch, and a U U U meeting at Miss Ethel Atkinson's home with a Peace theme.

No. 4 Cathryne Caldwell Union School Washington the Bush Corner Marjorie Lytle the Pleasant School Grace Hill Louise Eyestone Oregon No. 1 Guinn Blanche Ginkens

Methodist home prayer meeting announced at Wallace residence

A Methodist home prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 9 30 in the home of Mr and Mrs S R Wallace 508 West Main street The event invites neighbors to share in a quiet morning gathering.

Nelle Wilson East Second Street Methodist S. R. Wallace West Main Street

Birthday greetings from local families noted

Miss Addie Harmon, Mrs May McFarland, Jeanne Ellen Rudiger, Fred Burger, Betty Drake all celebrate birthdays today. Betty Drake, a Washington High junior, is known for portraying the gypsy dancer in the recent high school operetta.

Addie Harmon May McFarland Jeanne Ellen Rudiger George Rudiger Fred Burger Betty Drake Washington High School

Nurses Dessert Bridge Invitation in Washington County

The Nurses Alumni Association invites all graduate nurses of Washington County to a dessert bridge party and a ten cent Christmas exchange on Wednesday evening at 7 30 in the Nurses home.

The Nurses Alumni Association Washington County

Mrs. Ray Livesey Is Guest of Honor

Social events in Wellman feature a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Raymond Livesey with tea towel tasks and games. The Woman's Missionary Society met with 17 attendees for a Christmas lesson on Peace. A separate shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Smith, with bridge games and prizes. Rebecca Lodge notes 75 attendees and new officers for the order. Eastern Stars join Masonic lodge installation on January 6. PTA held a pot luck and decided to continue with current officers for the coming year.

Bill Shettler L. M. Schlabaugh Ike Marner Maske Amy Martin Orlo Greth Ben Swartzendruber Thelda Freel Jessie Potsander Pauline Hicks L. B. Dempsey H. B. Rugg Keith Adams Calvin Griffith Jim Bryant J. M. Schlabaugh Guy Mouthhart Glenn Smith Ed Wehrle Donald Romine Miss Morris

Clarence Miller Stricken with Appendicitis Taken Home

Clarence Miller was stricken with appendicitis yesterday and was taken to his home in Manchester. Mrs. I. E. Coffey and Ruth Haffin from West Chester were Washington shoppers to

Clarence Miller Manchester I. E. Coffey Ruth Haffin West Chester Washington

Methodist Ladies Meet at Church in Crawfordsville

Twenty eight ladies braved a stormy day for the Methodist church Ladies Aid meeting in the League room. They planned a Saturday bazaar, sang carols, and held a Christmas exchange with Santa Claus favors. Thirteen women attended.

Crawfordsville Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church Maxine Davis Vera Darbyshire Alice Walker Rose Moorhead Daisy Huber Masonic Lodge No. 44 Earl Monson Kenneth Coates Vernon Fletcher Ea As Huston Clarence Moorhead Blake Spencer Monson Mabel Monson Isadore Bogle Chapter L. of Edna Boshart Wayland National Organization

Lexington Ladies Aid Luncheon Plans Christmas Exchange

The Lexington Ladies Aid schedules a 1 PM pot luck luncheon at the church on Thursday December 16. Bring a dish to pass sandwiches and table service. A 25 cent Christmas exchange package is requested. New officers will be elected. The exchange committee includes Mrs June Gardner Mrs Alma Mapel and Mrs Clara Patterson.

Lexington Lexington Ladies Aid June Gardner Alma Mapel Clara Patterson

Kings Daughters Meet Mrs Marston in Ainsworth

The Kings Daughters gathered Thursday in Ainsworth with Mrs. Jack Marston. A pot luck supper preceded the missionary program study. County Superintendent and wives attended with several local teachers assisting. Washington, Brighton, Kalona, and Crawfordsville were represented.

Ainsworth Kings Jack Marston Stuart Domoertic Miss Kenagy Miss Porter Washington Brighton Kalona Crawfordsville Krabill

Mr and Mrs EF R Lewis Visit Iowa City Friends

Mr and Mrs EF R Lewis visited yesterday with Mr and Mrs Don Seaton in Iowa City reporting a social call and time spent with local friends.

EF. R. Lewis Don Seaton Iowa City

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Gatherings

A busy sequence of community events lists Monday guest night at Wesleyan Missionary Society with Mrs E E Stutsman at 628 West Main. Tuesday meetings include FE O W club and D of V birthday dinner at G A R hall with items for exchange. American Home sections host Christmas dinners and exchanges. midweek Nurses Alumni donate dessert bridge at Nurses Home. Snowball Social Club hosts noon dinner with given provisions.

Wesleyan Missionary Society E. E. Stutsman West Main St O. W Robert Dawson Noble Grand Circle Irs Oral Mayo D. of V G. A. R. Hall R. EF Dougherty South Iowa Avenue E. M. McConaughy Rooster Club Bert Dill Bryan Snider Kolah Club John Cherry Baptist Young Women's Missionary Society Blanche Robertson Lucille Forgey Alma Hearne P. F. Whisler Armour Griggs

Chapter J P E O to Meet Thursday

Chapter J P E O will hold a meeting Thursday at 7 30 pm at the home of Mrs S W Livingston 703 North Iowa Avenue The program features Christmas carols by Mrs E D Morrison Jr and a surprise program led by Misses Althea Montgomery and Helen Wilson

H. H. Club Holds Christmas Meeting and Elections

The H. H. club held its Christmas meeting at Mrs. Helen Ander’s home. Laura Rath elected president, Lucille Moore vice president, Helen Anderson secretary, Schuman assistant secretary, Bessie Applegate treasurer, Howard McAtlin reporter, with Bell and Wilson on the flower committee. Members shared Christmas gift wishes, exchanged gifts, and held a white elephant swap. Next meeting set at Mrs. Morris Wilson’s home in January. potluck dinner planned at the Hextworth home on December 16. Floyd Blankenhorn of Crawfordsville shopped in Washington today.

H. H. Club Helen Anderson Laura Rath Lucille Moore Schuman Bessie Applegate Howard McAtlin Bell Wilson Helen Blanchard Hessie Applegate Morris Wilson Hextworth

Christmas Exchange Notices At Local Circles

Pythian Circle meets Thursday afternoon for a Christmas exchange at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs Charles Hebner. Wallace P T A holds a 3 45 p m session at the school with Seta. Pansy Hill club and Lexington Ladies Aid plan a potluck luncheon at 1 pm at church with dish to pass and 25 cent gift exchange.

Pythian Circle Charles Hebner S. W. Livingston North Iowa Avenue Wallace P. T. A Pansy Hill Club Liord Neiswanger Lexington Ladies Aid Society

Junior Missionary Society Christmas Party

Twenty two members and a guest Rachel Ann Galloway of Waterloo attended the Junior Missionary Society Christmas party at the United Presbyterian Church. They studied The First Christmas, enjoyed carols, and heard Mrs. W. J. Masson review The Other Wise Man.

Rachel Ann Galloway Waterloo Junior Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church W. J. Masson van Dyke Christmas Exchange Marilyn Bell Georganne Rudiger Audrey Ho Tle

Sizer Family Visits Gardner Home. Patty Returns

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sizer and baby son visited yesterday at the Lisbon home of Dr. and Mrs. J R Gardner. They brought home daughter Patty who had spent a week with Aunt Mrs. Robert Begley in Springville. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kanik and children visited last night at the Braverman home in Iowa City and returned home.

Harry Sizer Julius Kanik A. Braverman Iowa City

So and Sew Club Meeting With Mrs Dusenberry

Dayton Grove December 1. Mrs Harry Dusenberry hosted the So and Sew club meeting. Eleven members and two children attended. After the business session the group socialized and enjoyed a Christmas gift exchange. Refreshments were served.

Sew Club Dayton Grove Harry Dusenberry So and Sew Club

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