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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1939

Page

2

Local notes on services and events in Ainsworth and Peoria

Helen Marston assists Mrs. Guy Troxel as an Operator at Globe Beauty Shop. Fresh eggs sell for 15c a dozen. Reister Bros. 2601f. George McAvoy works as a beauty salon operator in Peoria MM after a company transfer from Davenport. Remember-a YWCA Cook Book makes a fine Christmas gift at Phillips Hebner. Dec 13 15 18 20. Mr and Mrs J M White leave for Omaha to visit son in law and daughter KE C Eisele for a few days. Christmas Dance at Rendezvous with early admission 1.00, after 9.00 1.25. Music by Jimmy Chase Orchestra. Dec 25. Mr and Mrs Richard Stewart return from Des Moines after county attorneys and sheriffs convention. Formals arriving Saturday and Rothschild’s. Sheriff Harold Putnam attends Des Moines convention with Mrs Putnam visiting Ames.

Y.W.C.A Phillips & Hebner Harold Putnam Des Moines

Driver William German Charged Over Ainsworth Collision

Charges of operating a motor vehicle without a valid license were filed today against William German one of the drivers in a collision near Ainsworth Wednesday night.

William German Ainsworth

Cards Meet Ottumwa Team Tonight At High School Gym

Southeastern Iowa broadcast notes Ottumwa business college quintet from Ottumwa faces Washington junior college Cardinals tonight. Ottumwa has crushed Albia and Centerville JC squads earlier this season and seeks another win. Washington Coach Maasham sticks with the same lineup. game starts at 7 50. Demons to Fairfield tonight in Little Six action as Fairfield hosts their second conference game in the new high school gym.

Iowa Iowa Success Business College Ottugiwa Washington Junior College Cardinals Ottumwans Albia Centerville Cardinals Washington Business College Fred Maasham Fairfield Washington High School Fairfield Ken Kimberlin Bob Lewis Dick Marshall Don Voorhees Marshall Fairfield High School Diagonal

Maid-Rites Open Season With Crawfordsville at Y

The Maid-Rites begin their season next Monday at eight o clock against Crawfordsville at the Y. Expected starters include John Lee and Tom Cantoni at forwards, Bob Marshall at center, and Gene Tucker and Don McClure at guards. Crawfordsville fields veteran players like Max Mitchell Punkin and Sloppy Anderson.

Crawfordsville John Lee Tom Cantoni Bob Marshall Gene Tucker Don McClure Max Mitchell Punkin

St Patrick's defeats St Mary's in Riverside basketball doubleheader

St Patrick's of Iowa City defeated St Mary's in the main game 48 to 13 in Riverside. Miller led St Patrick's with 27 points on 11 field goals and 5 free throws, while John Frank scored 7 for St Mary's. The curtain raiser reserves were close, with Iowa City leading 11 to 8 at the half and St Mary's 17 to 18 at the final whistle.

St. Mary's Miller St. Patrick's Holland Black John Frank Iowa City Lee Ee Ahae Ekcot Schneider Knebel

Wellman Rotary Club Holds Charter Meeting

W M Tweeten Ralph Thompson Dr F W Eastwood Fred L Stewart Willis Jones LeRoy Pratt and Dr FR E Stutsman Rotary club members attended the charter meeting of the newly organized Wellman Rotary club last evening in Wellman Eastwood presented the Wellman club with a Rotary field Mr and Mrs H EK Harris of Keota Mrs H E Stewart of West Chester were shoppers here yesterday Lawrence G Greiner of Keota was a business caller here this morning Mrs Latimer Davis of Crawfordsville was a shopper here this morning Large shipments of formal frocks will arrive Sat Mrs E O Newell of Burlington came yesterday for a visit with her mother Mrs R H Malin

W. M. Tweeten Ralph Thompson F. W. Eastwood Fred L. Stewart Willis Jones LeRoy Pratt FR. E. Stutsman Rotary Club Wellman Rotary Club Wellman Eastwood Wellman Club Rotary Elfield H. EK. Harris Keota H. E. Stewart West Chester Lawrence G. Greiner E. O. Newell Burlington R. H. Malin

W R C Members Share Christmas Dinner at Court House

Members of the Woman’s Relief Corps gathered for their annual Christmas dinner in the G A R room at the courthouse. Forty five attendees enjoyed a covered dish meal with turkey and poinsettia decorations. Esther Hayes read Why the Chimes Rang, followed by carols led by Mrs. R H Hampsher.

Woman's Relief Corps G.A.R Jesse Harvey Julia Cavender Esther Hayes Alden R. H. Hampsher Ernest Salladay J. Db. Dayton Earle Libe Will Sickels Robert Nawson Earl Steele

Nurses Alumnae Elect Officers At Home Meeting

Mrs. Ed Squire hosted a Nurses Alumnae gathering Wednesday afternoon at her residence with Nellie Dodder as co host. Officers elected include Nellie Dodder president Mrs Victor Masson vice president and Althea White secretary treasurer. Nine members attended and refreshments followed the business session.

Ed Squire Squire Nellie Dodder Victor Masson Althea White

Christmas Party Held by Don Paul at Home

Mr and Mrs Don Paul hosted a bridge club Christmas party at their home last evening. Three tables played bridge with Mrs Darrell Ross winning the women high score and Ralph LeMoine the men high score. Gifts were placed around a lit tree and red and green refreshments followed the games.

Don Paul Darrell Ross Ralph LeMoine

Candy recipes shared at Walnut Women’s club meeting

Members of the Walnut Woman's club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Karl Burroughs home with twenty attendees. They exchanged candy recipe samples, heard readings by Mrs. Leslie Gates and others, enjoyed a Christmas gift exchange, guessing contests, and a brief business session with refreshments served.

Walnut Woman's Club Pol Call Karl Burroughs Leslie Gates Lyle Wilson Gallilee Stanley Baird Ralph Chorpening Myron Burroughs

Telephone Office Employes Have Christmas Party

North western Bell Telephone office and Iowa Continental Telephone company employees held a Christmas party in the basement of the telephone building. Decorations included a lighted tree and centerpieces. favors were miniature paper monophones with guest numbers.

Northwestern Bell Telephone Office Iowa Continental Telephone Company Hilda Brown Virginia Hotle Eloise Stewart Miss Brown Peggy Travis

U and Club Holds December Meeting at Garrett Home

U and Club members met in December at Mrs. Ernest Garrett’s home with all members and a guest present. Officers were elected and Christmas gifts exchanged. Mary Maxwell was named president and Kimma King vice president.

Ernest Garrett Mary Maxwell Kimma King Carrie Boileau Eémma Garrett Tina Hexworth Nellie Moriarty Emma Williams

Afternoon Program Led by Mrs Gray and Mrs Long

Mrs Mable Gray and Mrs Wisie Long led the afternoon program in charge of activities and events.

Mable Gray Wisie Long

Rebekah Club Elects Officers At Year End Meeting

At yesterday afternoon's meeting the Rebekah Club elected officers for the coming year. Mrs. Myrtle Morgan was named president, Mrs. Jake Fisher first vice president, Mrs. Rachel Longwell second vice president, and Mrs. Cloyee Horsey secretary-treasurer. The club also held its annual Christmas exchange. Mrs. Milo Steele will host the next gathering.

Rebekan Club Ray Box Myrtle Morgan Jake Fisher Rachel Longwell Cloyee Horsey Milo Steele

Mrs. Snakenberg Named Worthy Matron Of O E S Chapter

Mrs. Paul Snakenberg was elected worthy matron of the caso Prntar chapter at its annual officer election in the Masonic Temple. Ernest Salladay was chosen worthy patron and other officers include Mrs. Harrison Dodder associate matron Victor Blattner associate patron Mrs. Don Maxwell conductress. The appointive officers will be named later and installed January 11. A bake sale is planned for December 9 at Washington Cleaners with donations of food or canned goods to the Goodfellows. Refreshments followed the meeting.

Paul Snakenberg Casi Prntar Masonic Temple Ernest Salladay Mirs. Harrison Dodder Associat Victor Blattner Don Maxwell O. E. Sehmitt Belle Rice Karl Bickford Eastern Star Washington Cleaners Goodfellows

Flection of Officers and Gift Exchange Feature Meeting

The H. H. club held a Christmas afternoon meeting at Mrs. I. B. Hexworth home with twenty members present. Mrs. Spencer Reed was named president and a full officer slate was chosen. Plans were made for a Christmas supper and exchange at the Applegate home. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Gilpin on January 11.

H. H. Club I. B. Hexworth Spencer Reed Jess Moore Ambrose Gilpin Forest Walker Will Langer Will Hesselltine Don Applegate Dick Blanchard S. P. Pfinch Miy Ralph Hoxworth Evelyn Hoxworth

Dessert bridge party hosts share holiday decor joy

Kalona hosts Mrs. Harry Horesweky and Mrs. Clifford Sommers welcomed 32 guests Tuesday evening for a dessert bridge. Prizes went to Mrs. J. Ja. Fry for high score, Mrs. R. A. Hender for second, and Vers Snyder for consolation.

Kalona Harry Horesweky Clifford Sommers J. Ja. Fry R. A. Hender

Social calendar highlights local club events

This week lists an informal reception for Mrs Mozelle Russell at 8 p.m. Friday at Muscatine Masonic Temple Garden department 7 50 p m. Mrs Ralph Shannon Rebekah meeting initiation en hall. Saturday WRC meeting 2 30 p m at GAR hall. Monday Rainbow Girls officers election Masonic Temple. Tuesday Young Women's Missionary Society UP Church 7 30 p m Myra Van Nostrand. Christmas exchanges and programs across several groups. Wednesday Snowball Social Club all day potluck dinner Brag dish to pass.

O.E.S Mozelle Russell Muscatine Masonic Temple Ralph Shannon Rebekah Daw. Ennandtr. Hall W.rc G.A.R. Hall Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Young Women’s Missionary Society U.P Myra van Nostrand Pansy Hill Katherine Flynn V.f.w K.C. Hall Wesleyan Missionary Society

Christmas Party for Presbyterian Sabbath School Set

A Christmas party for the United Presbyterian Sabbath School children will be held Saturday at the church from 2 to 3 p.m. All attendees are invited to join for festive activities and treats.

United Presbyterian Sabbath School

Birthday List Celebrates Local Residents

Two Three Quarter Century club members mark birthdays today. Hiram Johnson is 81, Mrs. Haley B. White 79 of Brighton, with Jake Shrader near Crawfordsville and Harley Rhea of Crawfordsville also celebrating. Additional celebrants include Mrs. C. L. Doran Mrs. P. L. Fenn Billy Joe Casey and Paul Te Bockhorst.

Hiram Johnson Haley B. White Brighton Jake Shrader Crawfordsville Harley Rhea C. L. Doran P. L. Fenn Billy Joe Casey Paul Te Bockhorst

Helen Kos Hosts Potluck For Past Worthy Advisors

Helen Kos hosted a cooperative chicken dinner Monday evening for Past Worthy Advisors with eight attendees including guest Betty Ross. Yuletide table decor, a Christmas gift exchange, and two birthday handkerchief showers for Mia Westermark and Martha Anne Mace were noted. Plans for the Rainbow Girls Christmas invitation dance on December 21 and a December 26 tea were discussed.

Helen Kos Worthy Advisors Betty Ross Mia Nels B. Westermark Martha Anne Mace Rainbow Girls

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Group Meeting Conducted

Group 3 of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid society met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Glenn Wilson’s home with five members and two guests Mrs. Fred Reid and Mrs. Leland Carris present. Mrs. Wilson led devotional exercises and presided. members discussed future business and worked on tea towels while refreshments were served by Mrs. Risk. The January meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Risk with assistants Mrs. J. B. Longer and Mrs. Fred Maasdam.

The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Glenn Wilson Fred Reid Leland Carris Wilson Robert Risk Risk J. B. Longer Fred Maasdam

Braden Club Elects Officers at Mrs Fulton Home

Mrs Clarence Fulton hosted the Braden club meeting at her home Wednesday afternoon. Officers elected were Mrs Fulton president, Mrs Marie Schantz vice president, Mrs Eisie Atkinson secretary treasurer, and Mrs Alma Mast reporter.

Braden Club C. Fulton Clarence Fulton Fulton Marie Shants Eisie Atkinson Alma Mast Richard Stevens John Martin

Snowball Club Sets All Day Meeting With Potluck

The Snowball Social club will hold an all-day meeting at Mrs. Adolph Guenther's home with a noon potluck dinner. Mrs. Farr Booth will lead a home management lesson starting at 10 a.m. A Christmas program and gift exchange follow in the afternoon. members should bring a dish, their own table service, and meat, potatoes and bread will be provided.

Adolph Guenther Farr Booth Women's Home Project On Home Management

Good Attendance at M E Dinner

A good sized crowd attended the Methodist church family night dinner last evening. The Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society hosted the program with two mixer quartet selections and a scene from Patsy Dougan's Christmas. Lois Humble sang Ave Maria and Paul Fry played harp solos.

Methodist Church Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society Wilma Richards Lois Humble Frances Sartor Ceeil Replocl Rob Musvon Patsy Dougan Agnes Brophy Harold Wehr Robert Houseal Mary Lynn Heilman Jeannette Picken Helen Stewart Jack Mace Rob Marble Henrietta Marle Ferne Oldfield Paul Fry

Home of Mrs Ed Squire Hosts Holiday Guests

The home of Mrs Ed Squire welcomes guests who are past worthy advisors visiting for the holidays.

Ed Squire

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