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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1938
Page
2
Faye Reeves and Mrs Doyle Hecker spent yesterday in Cedar Rapids for unspecified personal activities. They were seen exploring local shops and dining venues, with no official events or public notices reported.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Warren entertained the Y's men and wives after their meeting. Four bridge tables produced high score for Mr and Mrs Lee Holland, the average prize for Mr and Mrs Roger Sherman, and low prize for Mr and Mrs Harry Sizer. Wives enjoyed refreshments at the North Side cafe prior to the game and a birthday cake for Mrs EB Morrison Jr followed.
At the hospital, Raymond Stacy of Brighton was dismissed yesterday afternoon. Mrs John Boileau Chester Breggs and Dorothy Denison were dismissed this morning. Mrs Orie Kephart and baby pan Darrell DeWayne were dismissed yesterday afternoon.
The Past Noble Grand circle met with Mrs. Jess Campbell with nineteen members and two guests. Mrs. Edith Weidner was named president with Ernestine Murdock as vice president, Ora Mayo as secretary, and M. D. Lee as treasurer. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Edith Weidner. Members exchanged Christmas gifts and refreshments were served in Christmas colors.
The Christian church ladies host a baked chicken dinner on Wednesday evening at the church from 5 30 to 7 00. A separate amateur night event is planned at Lincoln School on Tuesday December 20 at 7 30 pm with a hot lunch for all and Eleanor Schmitt as teacher. 2582
Sixty Pythian Sisters and families attended the annual Christmas party in the E. P. hall with a potluck supper and a program of readings and solos. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus handed out treats, a ten cent gift exchange was held, and card games followed with Ralph Minick high and Harvey Waggoner low. Committees for supper entertainment and treats were named.
Mrs Ruth Lemley entertained eighteen Baptist Young Women's Missionary Society members and two guests last evening at her home. Clara Faulkner and Dorothy Chance led the program with assistance from Mrs Mariette Workman. The discussion topic was Friendship. Social committee members served refreshments.
Mr and Mrs L E Wilson hosted ten Eclipse Lumber employees and their wives at a dinner party last evening. A turkey dinner was served and guests then played Chinese checkers.
Fresh eggs retail 23c per dozen from Reister Bros. Local social notes report Turner-Jorpe wedding plans in Los Angeles and Lynwood California. Shopping, social visits, church events, auctions and holiday benefits listed with neighbors visiting and traveling details in Jefferson county area.
The McLellan store personnel held a Christmas party Monday evening at Mr and Mrs G A Haygreens home. Twenty two members attended a potluck chicken dinner. Mrs Haygreen decorated the house with a Christmas tree and Yuletide ornaments. A Christmas exchange was drawn and the evening ended with a game of Chinese checkers.
The American Legion auxiliary schedules a bake sale for Saturday at Washington Cleaners. Proceeds support Legion activities and community programs in 25715.
Thirty six members and two guests attended American Home section 1 in Lydia Juzeler’s home as Mrs. Harry Dye led a reading from Matthew and a debate on girls as future home makers. Section 2 showcased accessories and gifts with store samples and resolutions for 1939, while section 3 staged a play Christmas Fantasy by Mrs. Arthur Krause and a charity sale raising 6.95. A Junior Fortnightly session in Pe Olson’s apartment featured talks on seeing eye dogs and knitting guidance.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Patterson entertained friends at a dinner last evening honoring Esther Hay and her fiancé Fred Cromwell of Burlington. The Miller home was decorated with a Christmas motif. After dinner players enjoyed bridge and Chinker Chek with Mrs. Henry Berdo winning the high Chinker Chek prize and Mrs. George C. Stewart taking top bridge score.
All members of the B O W club except two attended a meeting last evening at Mrs Laura Graham’s home. Letters from Mrs Amos Norton and Mrs Ed Grayson were read. Plans were made for the Christmas party at Mrs Graham’s home Saturday evening. Refreshments were served during a social hour. The next meeting will be in two weeks at Mrs Glenn Hayes’s home.
Wallace School invites fathers to attend the P T A meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the schoolhouse. Children will present a program and refreshments will be served.
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