Christmas club meetings and exchanges in local groups
A dense schedule of Christmas exchanges and meetings across multiple clubs led by the Rosemary, NF Quilting, EK OW, Pythian Sisters, Fortnightly Drama and Art departments, and various circles. Events include dinners, exchanges with price limits, and a December 17th Ward meeting with notices for initiations and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Club
C. CC. Rathesberger
N. F
Bert Yard
EK. O. W
Robert Dawson
Pythian
Castle Hall
Davidson
Drama
Fortnightly Club
Geo
Stewart
Art Department of
Fortnightly
Olive Campbell
West Washingtn
Lexington church aid society announces hostess lineup
Mrs Carrie Dill Mrs Everett Smith and Mrs trean Oldfield will host the Lexington church aid society event on Wednesday. The notice outlines a community gathering with social and charitable aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Dill
Everett Smith
Trean Oldfield
Aid Society
Lexington Church Wednes
Havre Notes Report Local Happenings and Visitors
Havre dispatch records a shipment of hogs to Chicago by the Havre Shipping association. Local residents including Violet Flynn and Mrs. Will Stafford are noted for illness and birthdays. Visitors and social events appear across the week with multiple calls on Washington and Des Moines, along with school operetta performances and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Chicago
Havre Shipping Association
Violet Flynn
Lafayette Stout
Joe Klopfeinstein
Charlie Zieglowsky
John Zieglowsky
John
Weebee Weesman
Davenport
Howard Baker
Will Stafford
Velma
Walter Gardner
J. O. Mathews
Washington
Clem Edgars
William McBride
Walter James
Forrest Donaldson
Elwyn Gardner
Homer Darnell
Clifford Thompson
Des Moines
Susie Hopping
M. M. Flynns
Muscatine
Raymond Wiltting
Virgil Wittmer
West Chester Social Notes Include Visits and Illness
Mrs D L Rohrer reports on local visits as Mrs Hewitt dined with the Neffenger and Mrs Gardner stopped by in the afternoon. Robbers visited the Page home, postmistress Green returns to work, and Coffey sustained a hand injury while loading wire. The M E Ladies met at the church and King Heralds gather at Oscar Sheets home for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Hewitt
Clarence Neffenegger
Roy Gardner
P.m
Don Watson
Baby
C. C. Watson
Earl Attwood
Washington
Bill Reis
Lloyd Phillips
Page
Miss Green
Grandma Ott
Chestly
Mr. Coffey
Gaile Reif
John Wood
Phyllis
Sogey West Chester C. U. C. class installs officers
The C. C. class of the Methodist church at West Chester held its regular meeting with about thirty in attendance. Officers for the coming year were installed: President Mrs. Ernie Temple, vice president Mrs. Jim Griggs, and secretary-treasurer Mrs. Roy Bauer. The annual Christmas exchange followed and refreshments were served by Mrs. Frank Kleese, Mrs. Fred Lindenmeyer, and Mrs. Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
West Chester
Ernie Temple
Jim Griggs
Roy Bauer
Frank Kleese
Fred Lindenmeyer
Temple
Postnuptial Party Honors Mrs Freshwaters with Pewter Gift
Saturday afternoon a party given by Miss Mauder Lott Miss Myerna Jacobsen and Miss Frances Wicher honored Mrs George Freshwaters. Guests presented a pewter set and enjoyed bridge and buffet lunch. Dinner at Dr W J Alcorn home featured ten tables and red taper centerpieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Freshwaters
Mauder Lott
Myerna Jacobsen
Frances Wicher
Helen Levis
Mildred Woodburn
W. J. Alcorn
Miss Levis
Smiley
Christmas Luncheon and Exchange at Ainsworth Club
The Happy Hour club of Ainsworth held a one o'clock Christmas luncheon at Mrs. W. T. Marr's home. The house was decorated with festive colors and a bright Christmas tree. The main event was the Christmas exchange with Mrs. Hula Olds in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hour Club
Ainsworth
W. T. Marr
Daughters of the Union Veterans Hold Annual Christmas Dinner
Members of the United Presbyterian church hosted the Daughters of the Union Veterans for their yearly Christmas dinner Saturday. About eleven veterans attended, with forty three guests including veterans wives widows and DUV members. The event featured decorated tables candy forts peppermint canes and candlelight with Miss Florence Peterson leading a program after speeches by Mrs. Mc Laughlin and welcomes from Mrs. Edna Flynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Daughters of the Union Veterans
Daughters of Veterans
C. W. McLaughlin
R. L. Coulter
Edna Flynn
McLaughlin
Florence Peterson
Wallace School Christmas Carols Delight Veterans
Wallace school children sang Christmas carols with pure old time voices pleasing the audience. Dr A W Henke pastor of the Methodist church spoke of veterans' role in the community and the honor of entertaining them. Several comrades and their wives spoke briefly. the event was described as a delightful occasion.
Local lodge officers elected and Christmas events noted
Silver Leaf Rebekah lodge elected officers led by Elmey Shellabarger as noble grand and Vere Walker as vice grand. A Christmas program is planned for December 22 on Main Street with gifts for children. Other notices include a Christmas party December 18, a Columbus City township farm bureau meeting, Red Cross board appointments, and an operetta at the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Silver Leaf
Rebekah Lodge
Elmey Shellabarger
Noble
Vere Walker
J. A. Green
Merle Schabilion McOrding
A Dwinell
Ro Bruce
Hh. Lee Huston
W. A. Tall
Billa
Wehting
H M, Smith
W. A. Satip
Main Street
HK. HE Co Elub
Red Cross
Martha Brniler
B. van Meter
Albert Toms
Treasurrer
Marjorie Reaney
Alice
Hiza
Washington Teams Defeat Brighton High in Defensive Opener
Washington First and Second teams beat Brighton High in a defensive battle. They prepare to host Muscatine for the Little Six opener, after Muscatine beat Rock Island 7 to 2 in a game emphasizing defense. Muscatine brings most of its strong lineup back as it aims for early championship hopes. Saturday night's box scores reflect the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brighton High
Muscatine
Muskies
Rock Island
Litsit
Ane
Teneus
Royal Neighbors Meet at Modern Woodman Road Exchange
Royal Neighbors hold a Christmas exchange on Tuesday December 16 at 7 20 PM at Modern Woodman Road. A brief program precedes a gift exchange followed by refreshments and a social period for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Road
Rm Frestiiment
Frin
Wielhes
Elsie Fichtner and Dave Wentworth Married in Brighton
Miss Elsie Fichtner and Mr. Dave Wentworth wed Tuesday evening at the bride’s Brighton home with Rev. G S Heidel officiating at eight. A tray luncheon followed and the couple plan a Des Moines honeymoon. Both natives of Brighton, they receive warm local congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy de Edwards
Dan Edwards
Bloomfield
Ghrire AG. Trusenbery
H. E. Dusenbery
Washington
Christian Parsonage
P. E. Roll
E. O. Harter
Bloomfield Hig School
Loomfield
Dusenbery
Keota
Reister & Sons
Bek Hepon
Elsie Fichtner
Dave Wentworth
Righton
G. S. Heidel
Opal
Mildred Lynn
Des Moines
Wentworth
Brighton
I. A. Mortimore
West
Ralph
Greybull
Wyoming
California
Bruce Logan
Laura Kent
Keokuk
EB. C. Cook
Roy Edwards
Iowa City
Dave Riley
Fred Riley
Freeman R&acy
Washington Hospital
Fred and
Lacey
Bessie Thbendahl
Chas Kish
Hattie Jacobs
Jones Funeral Home
Royal Henry
Lincoln
Neb
William Koep ‘Tiek
Archer
Ma Kooopnicek
Grace Wanerus
Ll. A. Worley
Richland
Rh. W. Hinson
Lizzie Beals
B. Montgomery
Pleasant Plain
Steamer Hill
Velda Moster
St. Louis
Ella Alkire
Calla Woodford
Low City
Rela
Pythian Sisters Elect Officers and World Tour Plans
The Pythian Sisters held meetings with initiation and officer elections. New officers include P C Mrs William Spielman M K C Mrs Clara Brier K S Mrs Anna Johnson Ke J Mrs Orel Koch Manager Mrs Mary Conrad M of R and C Mrs Mattie Wood M of Q Mrs Effie McCarty Protector Mrs Hattie Brier Guard Mrs Grace Stacy Pianist Mrs Beatrice Tracy Press Correspondent Mrs Gladys Peters Trustees Mrs Anna Johnson Mrs Bert Dickinson Miss Dora Saunders Mrs Klmira Wilkins returns Friday from visitations in Brush Denver Broken Bow and Alma Neb. Mrs Frank Berry Mrs Gladys Peters and Mrs Lydia Cooper visited Mr Berry in Fairfield hospital for rest. Brighton Christmas lights adorn main intersection and storefront trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Berry
Gladys Peters
Lydia Cooper
Fairfield
Berry
Brighton
Dayton Grove Society Updates and Local Visits
Mrs. A B Knotts and Mrs Trene Oldfield attended the Pilotshoro Aid society at Mrs Roy Schultz home last Thursday. The So and Sew meeting led by Mrs Callie Thrapp was challenged by sickness in several families. The Christmas exchange delighted all members present. Irene Oldfield, visiting Knotts, plans to stay with relatives near Pilotsburg. Carl Herring and Walter Leet visited J A Walker and Washington friends. Will Embree and Mrs Embree shopped in Washington. Jennie and Lucile Strom visited in Washington on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Circle
Mae Lewis
Chas. Hebner
B. B. Club
I. Bk, Glick
The
Valley Ladies’ Aid Society
Charles
B. and P. Club
Jessie Klein
Kolak Club
Frank Hejzman
Rural Woman's Club
Marie
Rebekahs Family
Harmony Community Club
Walter Longer
P. H. Club
Lloyd Neiswanger
Damascus Shrine
White Starme of Jerusalem
New Masonic Temple
Iowa City Shrine
Oscar Hughes
H. H. Club
S. P. Pinch
Dayton Grove
A. B. Knotts
Trene Oldfield
Pilotshoro Aid Society
Roy Schultz
Callie Thrapp
Irene Oldfiled
Knotts
Pilotsburg
Carl Herring
Washington
J. A. Walker
Walter Leet
Will Embree
Jennie and
Lucile Strom
Fort Nightly Club Meeting Notice
The Fort Nightly Club convenes Tuesday December 16 at 2 p.m. in the Y M C A community room. Important business to be transacted. Be there.
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Social
Kelendar
Windyeatone
John Maple
Lioyd Phillips
Damacus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Edith K. Pulver
WH. P
Hazel Haven
W. S
Oregon
Haskins Church
Odd Fellows
N. G
Edna
Witting
Centennial P. OP. A
Holly
Oetjen’s
D. L. Rohrer
Sogey
West Chester C
Mrs. Thorne
Clifford Thorne
Adams
James Truslow Adams
A. E. Baldrige
John Quincy Adams
United States
Thorne
Iowa Federated Women's Clubs
Boyd Berdo
State Federation
Janie
Mary
Mrs. Freshwaters
Misses Woodburn
Lewis
Welch-Moore
Welch-Moore Shoe Co
East Side Square Shoe Repairing
Martha Butler
Chas, Denison
UX Club
Laterature
Bpirst Tram
Govvee
RGIT
Jones
Simpson
Lytle
Kupka
Kiesey
Watson
Judevine
McAvoy
Kern
Mohr
Shannon
Cronkites
Beattehamp
Kessel
Treath
Schulty
Wells
Montgomery
Crone
Mughtan
Kyle
Heyde
Kientz
Pringle
Robertson
Mann
Moore
S Tkheferee
Tandy
Rothschild’s
Aries
Twee
Phoenix
Wayne
Aik
Erring Wuehubde Pitack Cole
Stoo
Nelly Don
Rhua Helmick
J. RB. Moore
Priscilla
Youn
Oman
Jensen
ECHO
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