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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1950

Page

3

Comrade Class Dines At West Chester Church

The Comrade class of West Chester Methodist Church held its annual dinner in the church parlors. Forty-five attended with members and families. A poinsettia centerpiece adorned the large table and was later given to teacher Mrs Walter Bauer. The program was a radio broadcast from station CSSC with Mrs Clark Bauer as master of ceremonies. Class members and children participated in the broadcast. A gift exchange followed, with gifts placed under a decorated tree.

West Chester

Pythian Circle Meets at Mrs. Rehmer Home

Mrs. Ed Libe guest at Pythian Circle gathering hosted by Mrs. Ivan Rehmer. Nine members signed cards for ill friends Don Brindley and Steve Stewart. Readings included Christ child story and poems. songs and quizzes by members. Gifts were collected for underprivileged children for YWCA party.

Ed Libe Pythian Circle Ivan Rehmer John Libe Bethlehem Phillip Brooks Don Brindley Steve Stewart Alice Shaver Christ Howard Sigafoose Sam Witting Rehmel Jesus

Porcupines Return to Feed Yearly Endangering Trees

Naturalists note porcupines repeatedly feed on the same tree each year. The repeated gnawing enlarges wounds until the tree dies, marking a cycle of damage linked to the animals’ annual meals.

Elect Officers of Linger Longer Club

The Linger Longer club elected officers at a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. John Kiene home with 15 members present. Elected were Mrs. Walter Neff president Mrs. H J Brenneman vice president Mrs Will Shalla secretary and Mrs Dale Lance treasurer. The retiring president Mrs Melvin Booth conducted the meeting and a January 3 dinner at Franklin Center school was planned with committees named for table coffee entertainment and serving duties. Drawings for new secret sisters and serving committees were held and gifts revealed. A grab bag delighted four children present.

Linger Longer Club John Kiene William Chmelar Walter Neff H. J. Brenneman Will Shalla Dale Lance Melvin Booth Franklin Center School Win Durst Brenneman Walter Westen Lance George Bartholomew Kiene Margaret Keyser

Just Us Club Hosts Cooperative Luncheon

The Just Us club met for a 1 o'clock cooperative luncheon at Mrs. Fannie Brower's home on Wednesday afternoon. Eighteen members attended at two tables with gifts under a lighted tree. Mrs. Brower Mrs. John Doda and Mrs. E H Messer led the serving. A brief business meeting preceded group singing and a reading The Return of the Christmas Spirit. Mrs. Brower will host the January 10 meeting with Mrs. Emma Campbell.

Just Us Fannie Brower Brower John Doda E. H. Messer

Community Club and Church Notices Weekly Calendar

A dense list of local meetings and events across clubs churches and organizations. Includes Rebekah club WSCS KC H H club OES and more with times and gift exchanges, meals and responsible hosts noted for Boone home and community rooms.

Willing Workers of Good Will Club Meet at Lemley Home

Mrs. Hattie Lemley hosted nine Good Will club members on Wednesday afternoon. Roll call asked what they want to do for Christmas. President Mrs. Fred Neuhart led the meeting with signed cards for ill members, entertainment by Mrs. Neuhart, recordings from Mrs. Iva Simpson, poems, a quiz, and a gift exchange under a decorated tree with refreshments served.

Hattie Lemley Good Will Club Fred Neuhart Neuhart Iva Simpson

Mrs Alvin Kephart Elected Pansy Hill Club Head

Mrs Alvin Kephart was elected president of the Pansy Hill club at a Wednesday meeting at the home of Mrs W L Gates. Also chosen were Mrs Walter Bruty as vice president, Mrs Glenn Thompson as secretary treasurer, and Mrs Erwin Koenig as reporter. Eleven members attended with guest Mrs J W Nebergall. A January family dinner was planned at the Kiesey home with kitchen duties by Mrs Kephart, Mrs Harold Beenblossom and Mrs Dale Woodburn.

Alvin Kephart Pansy Hill Club W. L. Gates Walter Bruty Glenn Thompson Erwin Koenig J. W. Nebergall Stan Kiesey Kiesey Kephart Harold Beenblossom Dale Woodburn Lloyd Neiswanger Roy Kephart

Want Ads Hostess Assisted by Mrs Charles Harvey

A Want Ads hostess is shown assisted by Mrs Charles Harvey at the listing desk. The accompanying caption identifies the event and the two women's roles in handling classified inquiries.

Charles Harvey

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West Chester Church Ivan Rehmei Pythian Circle Meeting YWCA South Side Square Montromeny Ward Rebekah Club OES Boone Wscs Circle II H. H. Club Don Applegate U. P. Church Cooperative Family Bethlehem Commandery Temple WSCS Methodist Church Presbyterian Women's Service Guild T. A. Michels Carl Roberts Carrie Davis Hearthside Club Sam Canott WCTU Howard Stewart Rebekah Lodge Masonic Temple Lve WRC D. Ts. Legion Rooms Red Horsers Cooperative Harold Brock St. James Pta St. James Social Hall White Shrine Bridge Garden I Foster Bagge Cooperative Supper Baptist Church Knights of Pythias Pansy Hill Head I. S.W. Corner Square Remington Ately Pioneer's Custer, Roberta McConnell, Jana Crossett, Mildred Crabb, Susan G. Ryan, Carla Mae Kelly, Bonnie Lee Havel, Carla Kay Krantz, Wilma Whitham, Carol Ann Minick Mary Ruth Widmer Avis Palmer, Judy Brinning, Virginia Mason, Connie Sue Vetter, Judy Lou Mattes, Kathleen Crawford Ruth Kelley, Sharon Pratt, Margaret Havel, Alma Zieglowsky, Linda Martin, Carol Holmes, Marcia Miller, Pamela Crone, Mary Conner, Susan Kirkpatrick, Judy Riley Carolyn Sue Green Mary Ann Krebs Rosalie Griffith Sarah Ann Crossett, Linda Brinton, Barbara Rich, Donna McDonald Carolyn Capparon Carol Watson Janice Reif Diana Hagie Gerald Winja, Richard Hahn Dickie Jones, Larry Smith, Harold White Joe Arlen Goodlander Johnny Reid Billy Lenniger Robert Schnicker John Blatter Art Whittholf Gary Robertson Larry Yoder Richard Chalupa George Marie Claude Bell Peter Jack Boyer Steven Unzicker Randy McGrevey Mikael van Winkle Stanley Peters Bill Kos Lenny Bleeka Kenneth McCook James M Miller Raymond van Fleet Lyle Plecker Richardson Peek Clark Graff Paul Ichendahl Earnest Hersowsky Richard Jr Morrison Tom Durst Billie McCleery Pence Brinning Ronnie Waggoner Nylous General Electric Velvet Pangburn Minuet Westclox Bantam Electric Alarm Superba Cravat Klein Klothing KO
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