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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1938

Page

3

Plans Set for U P Missionary Meeting in Grinnell

More than 300 delegates will attend the national meeting of the Women's General Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church in Grinnell from June 23 to 27. The Des Moines Presbytery will handle entertainment, with social events at Grinnell college and business sessions at the Methodist church. The conference will include an international relations session at Grinnell college.

Grinnell Women’s General Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church Newton W. J. Stewart Des Moines Presbyterial Society Grinnell College Methodist Church J. D. Sands Pittsburgh

Pythian Sisters Hold Regular Session in West Chester

The West Chester Pythian Sisters met in regular session Tuesday evening at the hall. Laura Shultz was elected as most excellent chief. The group approved monthly meetings with social hours, planned Christmas boxes for shut ins, carol singing, and a low 10 cent Christmas exchange. A withdrawal card was granted, and committees were named for auditing and refreshments.

West Chester” Pythian Laura Shultz Temple M. Bb. C

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Activities

Social calendar lists Worthy Advisors potluck at 6:30 pm and Harriet Rev Wallace T A meeting at 7:30 pm. Lexington Ladies Aid potluck luncheon at 12:80 pm with Christmas exchange, Pansy Hill club and Rural Woman's club Christmas exchanges, H J club party, Kolah club dinner, P E O Chapter 1 meeting, Pythian Past Chiefs event, and Living Lake P T A Christmas program. Friday sees multiple meetings including missionary luncheons and prayer groups, with Saturday noting W W R C and G A R hall events.

Worthy Advisors Club Harriet Wallace Lexington Ladies Aid Society Pansy Hill Club Jacob Wenger Rural Woman's Club Claude Rhodebeck Pring Club H. J. Club Ed Reranek Kolah Club I. D. Quinn Ellen Warren Pythian Past Chiefs Association Myrtle Poole Uv. P J. O. Matthews R. C G. A. R. Hall

Lincoln school amateur night and church bazaar

Announcement notes amateur night at Lincoln school on Tuesday December 20 at 7 30 pm with hot lunch. Eleanor Sehmitt is a teacher. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid society hosts a turkey dinner Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm at the church with a bazaar accompanying the meal.

Lincoln School Eleanor Sehmitt Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society

Doreas Society Meets at Church

The Doreas society met at the church Tuesday evening with eleven members and two guests Edith Miller and Louise Witthoft. A $10 donation to the building fund and $100 to Hoyleton orphans home were approved. New officers elected: Mrs Singne Finke president Frances Witthoft vice president Martha Thrash er secretary Rose Miller treasurer.

Doreas Society Edith Miller Louise Witthoft Lillian Little Hoyleton Singne Finke Frances Witthoft Martha Thrasher Rose Miller Candy

Club elects officers and holds Christmas gift exchange

Members met yesterday at Mrs. George Bartholomew’s home to elect officers. Mrs. Ed Risk was named president, Mrs. George Bartholomew vice president, Mrs. Ralph Wag goner secretary and reporter, and Mrs. Howard Hoyle treasurer. Twenty members eight children and three guests attended. A sun shine sisters vote and a Christmas exchange were held with gift reveals. Next meeting, a January 4 pot luck dinner, will be hosted by Mrs. Ed Rich and Mrs. William Chmelar.

Singer George Bartholomew Ed Risk Ralph Waggoner Howard Hoyle John Atkinson Fannie Gilbert Opal Bickford Emil Anderson Sunshine Sisters Bartholomew Harry Campbell Golla Miller Ed Rich William Chmelar

Christmas Party for Presbyterian Sabbath School Children

A Christmas party for the children of the United Presbyterian Sabbath School will be held at the church Saturday December 17 from 2 until 3 30 p m.

United Presbyterian Sabbath School

Mrs Gladys Evans Is Bridge Hostess

AINSWORTH December 15 The Tuesday Bridge club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Gladys Evans. Bridge was played at two tables with Mrs Violet Lambert high scorer. Guests were Mrs Vera O Connor and Mrs Myrtle Thoma. The hostess served a luncheon at one long table decorated with a Christmas tree and lit tapers. Mason’s Officers The Masons met in their hall Monday evening and elected officers W M Sidney Coon S W Max White J W Lee Norris Secretary Orville Thoma treasurer Clyde Keiper

Ainsworth Gladys Evans Ridge Violet Lambert Vera O'Connor Myrtle Thoma Mason Masons W.M Sidney Coon S.W Max White J.W. Lee Norris Orville Thoma Clyde Keiper

Birthday Wishes for Local Three Quarter Century Club Members

David F. Kirkpatrick, age 93, joins the Three Quarter Century club today. Also celebrating are Hiram Johnson 80 and Mrs Haley B. White 78, with several other Crawfordsville residents including Jake Shrader Billy Joe Casey and Paul Te Lockhorst marked as having birthdays.

David F. Kirkpatrick Wellman Three Quarter Century Club Hiram Johnson Haley B. White Brighton Jake Shrader Crawfordsville Billy Joe Casey C. L. Doran P. L. Fenn Paul Te Lockhorst Harley Rhea

Methodist Sunday School to Practice Saturday at Church

The primary department of the Methodist Sunday school will practice Saturday at 1 20 p m at the church 260t2.

The Methodist Sunday School

Mrs. Dale Jones Hosts Rosemary Bridge Club

Mrs. Dale Jones hosted the Rosemary club at three tables of bridge yesterday afternoon in her home. Mrs. P. F. Whisler won the high score prize and Mrs. John Cherry got the low prize. Guest Mrs. Boyd Foster attended. After the games, Christmas gifts were exchanged and refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Cloyce Stewart and Mrs. John Cherry. The home was decorated for the season.

Dale Jones Rosemary Club P. F. Whisler John Cherry Boyd Foster Cloyce Stewart Jones

Junior Missionary Group Meeting Report

The Junior Missionary society met yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church. Lois Mace, president, called the meeting to order and minutes were read by secretary Donabelle Kephart.

Junior Missionary Society Methodist Church Lois Mace Donabelle Kephart

Christmas Carols And Lesson Led By WesleyanGroup

Members answered roll call by naming favorite Christmas carols. Geraldine Bartowe gave devotionals, Betty Snakenberg played piano for group singing. Miss Laubach conducted the afternoon lesson. Candy and popcorn balls for refreshments were furnished by the Wesleyan Missionary Society.

Geraldine Bartowe Betty Snakenberg Miss Laubach Wesleyan Missionary Society

Carson Hosts Three Tables of Contract Card Party

Mr and Mrs Thomas Carson hosted a three tables of contract event at their home last night. High prizes went to Mrs W J Shannon and Dr M J Cruise. Refreshments included Christmas candies and sandwiches with red and green ribbons. Guests included Mr and Mrs Maurice Brayton Mr and Mrs George Mohr Mr and Mrs Thos Parsons Dr and Mrs M J Cruise and Mr and Mrs W J Shannon.

Thomas Carson W. J. Shannon M. J. Cruise Maurice Brayton George Mohr Thos. Parsons

Christmas Party at Mrs C Nicola Home

Good Will club members enjoyed a Christmas party at Mrs Charles Nicola’s home. Readings and prayer opened the meeting, with Silent Night sung by Mrs S P Finch and Mrs Glenn Hayes. Gift exchange crafts and needlework followed, refreshments served by Mrs Nicola and Jennie McTheron. January meeting at Corinne Oriez.

Good Will Club Charles Nicola S. P. Finch Glenn Hayes

Coppock Students Present Snow White Play at Wayland High

The Coppock school children present Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Wayland High School on Friday evening December 16. Classifieds are new.

Coppock School Snow White and Seven Dwarfs Wayland High School

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