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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1936

Page

3

Drama Department to Meet Tuesday at Leader's Home

Drama department members will hold a Tuesday evening meeting at 803 North Iowa avenue home of leader Mrs. Charles Grayson. Mildred Lemley to present a selected reading and Mrs. E D Morrison Jr will supervise Christmas tea. Refreshments by Mrs. Ruth Lumley Mrs. Alfred Brown and Miss Gladys Edwards.

Drama Department Charles Grayson North Iowa Avenue Mildred Lemley E D. Morrison, Jr Ruth Lumley Alfred Brown Gladys Edwards

Philathea Circle to Meet Wednesday in Washington Home

Mrs Rodney Renphart will host the Philathea circle Wednesday evening at sister Mrs James Schmoeller home 323 East Washington street. A Christmas exchange will be held during the evenings.

Rodney Renphart Philathea Circle James Schmoeller East Washington Street

Linger Longer Club Elects Officers at Meeting

The Linger Longer club elected officers with Mrs Barry Campbell as president and Mrs George Bartholomew as vice president. Mrs Bill Chmelar was named secretary treasurer. Mrs Joe Nebergeal and Mrs Dale Atkinson hosted. Seventeen members, three guests and four children attended and a sunshine sister was formed. A Christmas exchange followed and lunch was served.

Barry Campbell George Bartholomew Bill Chmelar Joe Nebergeal Dale Atkinson

Christmas Program Will Be Thursday

A Christmas program for Rebekah members and their families will be held at the 1000 F. hall Thursday evening. The affair is scheduled to start promptly at o'clock.

Rebekah F. Hall

Church Night at Christian Church

A monthly church program is planned for Wednesday at 7 30 PM in the Christian church. Activities include entertainment games and refreshments. Each family should bring either fruit salad or cake.

Miss Ceceila Foley Birthday Guest of Honor Party

Riverside notes a surprise party at the L J Mougin home honoring Miss Ceceila Foley with Miss Patricia Mougin as hostess. High banco scores went to Miss Helen Jean and Herman Heigman. consolation to Miss Mabel Clark and Melvin Knebel. A lunchware service followed with numerous local residents attending.

Ceceila Foley Riverside L. J Laura Birrer Leona Kucera Patricia Mougin Herman Louis Heitzman Clement Edward Melvin Knebel Albert Mellicker Leo Jennert Hogan Clarence Amelon Ive Croll Howard Saxton Roumald Deatsch George Adrian Birrer

Mare Orris and Feldman Wed in Muscatine

Mrs Mina Frances Orris and Joseph A Feldman both of Columbus Junction were married in Muscatine at the First Presbyterian church parsonage. The Rev David J Berger officiated with Mr and Mrs August Foss Columbus City as attendants. They will live nearby.

Columbus Junction Mina Frances’ Orris Joseph A. Feldman First Presbyterian Church Muscatine David J. Berger August Foss Columbus City

Fortnightly social calendar and Christmas exchanges listed

Community groups schedule meetings and events through Thursday including Wesleyan Missionary society DeMolay Dramatic Arts and Fortnightly club arts departments. Highlights feature Christmas exchanges at Eureka Ladies Aid Legion Auxiliary Damascus Shrine and Feur-de-lis club with multiple church programs and family gatherings.

Catherine Masson East van Buren Street Wesleyan Missionary Society Vernon Crull East Jefferson Street Masonic Temple Biseauda Laura Hinspanr East Washington Presbyterian Church A. B. Schmoeljer West Madison St Charles Grayson North Iowa Avenue W.R.C Martin Whittaker E.O.W Joe Maxwell Damascus Shrine P.m Ainsworth Masonic Hall Rosemary Club Ray Bell Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms White Elephant Exchange Eureka Ladies Aid Society Ear Nicos Just Us W. PD. Booth White Shrine Philathea Circle Rodney Key James Schmoelley Washington Street Bach John Stewart Rebekahs

Nuptials of Ruth Glider and Charles Biewen Announced

Miss Ruth Glider of Washington and Charles Biewen of Keota announce their marriage. The ceremony occurred in Chillicothe Missouri on November 30 with Rev. W Brengle of the First Baptist church officiating. The bride is a daughter of Mr and Mrs A R Glider and a Washington high school graduate from the Class of

Ruth Glider Washington Charles Biewen Keota Chillicothe W. Brengle First Baptist Church A. R. Glider Washington High School

Junior Missionary Girls Hold Christmas Party at Methodist Church

Twenty five members of the Junior Missionary society and ten guests attended a Christmas party Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church. They gathered around a lit tree to place gifts for the Mother's Jewels home in York Nebraska. Doris Short and Nan Hoover led games. A story titled Christmas Eve in Africa contrasted African customs with local traditions. Popcorn balls and apples were served by Shirley Dunlap, Margaret Ann Jungbluth, Mildred and Leah Anderson.

Junior Missionary Society Mother's Jewels York Nebr Doris Short Nan Hoover Africa Shirley Dunlap Margaret Ann Jungbluth Mildred Leah Anderson

Grace Hill community guests hear Eastwood travel talk

About sixty people attended a potluck supper at Grace Hill community building where Rev F W Eastwood gave a travel talk on England. The event included thanks for his services and remarks by guests from Washington. Grace Hill Ladies Aid met for an all day work session planning a comforter project and a Christmas basket for a needy family.

Grace Hill F. W. Eastwood Ivan Rehmel Washington Key Eastwood England Grace Hill Ladies Aid Fred Stewart Will Moore

Mrs. W. Shebek Wins Costume Prize at Foresters Party

Riverside December party hosted by Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters at Mrs. C. V. Dautremont home drew strong attendance. Mrs. Walter Shebek won best costume after a lively gift exchange and social games with guests including Mrs. Richard Schnoehelen and several Misses.

Riverside Catholic Order of Foresters C. V. Dautremont Walter Shebek Richard Schnoehelen Lena Bopp Miriam Heitzman Ruth Pogge Mary Helen Swift Martha Dautremont Frances Quinn Clement Moftet Walter Shebeck Margaret Floraig Helen Qhradel Margaret Jane Griffith Velma Rotenburger Vera Knebel

Keota couple to wed in Washington celebration

The bridegroom, a 1984 graduate, works at Lieuwen meat market in Keota and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Riewens. The bridegroom and bride plan to reside in Washington after the wedding.

McLellan G. W. Riewens Keota Liewens Washington

Daughters of Union Veterans Hold Christmas Dinner

The Daughters of Union Veterans hosted their annual Christmas dinner at the G A R hall with about thirty five guests including veterans wives widows and representatives from patriotic groups. Decorations featured green trees red berries and candles as Mrs. Foster and helpers served creamed chicken mashed potatoes and beans. Special guests spoke briefly and a program of singing and readings followed with remarks on the meaning of Christmas and patriotism.

Daughters of Union G. A. R. Hall Boyd Foster D. of V A. L Young Frank Gobble R. S. Warfel Elsie Glassburner Orville Elder C. A. Boia Wm. Embree Hs A Dawson Will Fleming Emma Black A. Anderson Dd. A. R Maynard Brown The Legion Auxiliary Ted Crone W. R C

Guests at Bridge Party for Chapter Y TTT Saturday

Mrs. Victor Westphal and Miss Hilma Dodds co hosted a Chapter Y TTT bridge party Saturday at Mrs. Westphal's home. Three tables played with high prize to Mrs. Putnam and second to Mrs. Ed Mick. Out of town guests included Mrs. Gladys Paisley of Wyman and Mrs. Mable Monson of Crawfordsville.

Victor Westphal Hilma Dodds Chapter Y TTT Mable Monson Crawfordsville

So and Sew Club Christmas Exchange Meeting

The So and Sew club met with Mrs. Glen Mc Call on Thursday afternoon. Twelve members and three guests, including Mrs. Nessie McCall, Mrs. Gayle Blum enstein and Mrs. Sadie Nott, enjoyed a pleasant meeting. After business, numbers were drawn for Christmas gifts and refreshments were served by the service committee.

Glen McCall Nessie McCall Gayle Blumenstein Sadie Nott Raymond Hammen Lyall Moore Willard Leet

Davis Sisters Host Gift Exchange for Club Friendship

The Davis sisters hosted the Club Friendship meeting Friday afternoon with a Christmas exchange. Games provided the afternoon’s entertainment as nineteen members and two guests attended. Mrs. Mervin Fulton and Mrs. Mac Davis were the guests. refreshments were served.

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting at Mrs Moore Home

A 9:30 Wednesday morning cottage prayer meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Fred Moore 720 North Iowa avenue. The South Prairie school program is planned for Friday December 18 with hot lunch served by teacher Leona Kos. A Marionette show at Living Lake school is scheduled for Thursday evening December 17 with admission 10 cents.

Presbyterian Cottage Fred Moore North Iowa Avenue South Prairie School Leona Kos Living Lake

Delta Alpha class to host Christmas card shower

The Delta Alpha Sunday school class plans a Christmas card shower for teacher Mrs. Speidel spending winter in California. Members should mail ecards by Friday December 18 to Mrs. N. M. Speidel at Hotel Willard 536 South Hope Street Los Angeles California 25913.

Delta Alpha Speidel California N. M. Speidel Hotel Willard South Hope S&t Los Angeles Calif

Local Birthdays Highlight Community Celebrants Today

Nellie Dodder Pessie McCoy Jes sie Ellis Martin Westen of Havre Bertha Meek and Harry Crone are among local residents celebrating birthdays today. Junior Nelson, son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson Walnut district, turns three Howard Kyle Patton is nine Jane Bruty and James Dvorak Jr of East Highland also have birthdays today.

Nellie Dodder Pessie McCoy Jessie Ellis Martin Westen Havre Bertha Meek Harry Crone Junior Nelsom Lloyd Nelson Walnut District Howard Kyle Patton Jane Bruty James Dvorak, Jr East Highland

Birthday anniversaries for Two Three Quarter Century Club members

The club notes two members have birthdays today. Mrs. N. By Lease of Washington is 84 years old and Perry L. Ayerd of Wellman is 76. Both are celebrated as long-standing members.

Mrs. N. By Lease Washington Perry L. Ayerd Wellman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Drama Dept H. Campbell Linger Longer Club Christian Church Vick Wady Mina F. Orris R. E. Huber John Coon C. L. Powers Anna Duncan New Club Farm Bureau Union Township Friendly Neighbor Club Frank Jamison Raymond Duncan Mellie Swaffles S. S Hugh Morris of Cotter Tri TO Chapter R Tri-T Max Robertson Here Daho E. M. Bridges & Co South Side Square Miss Ruth Rev. Eastwood W. Shebek Will Dupuis Carolyn Hamilton Iola Dittmer Sh. J. C Poice Sew Club Klein Sian Dackie Cravenelle Twee Darcy Hockmeyer Sole Mer Munsingwear Klein Klothing KO U. P. Ladies Aid United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Mable Gray Virginia Burton Stanley Simpson Helen Harvey Tommy Gray Lawrence Whisler Marion Timmins David Pearson Catherne Masson Davis Charest Hardy’s Cedar Rapids Lustre Iowa Southern Utilities CO Kaynee
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