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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1944
Page
8
Time magazine notes the Canadian government released a 40 page pamphlet for 23 000 Canadian war brides in Britain. Published by the War Information Board and National Defence it covers geography shopping and a glossary of terms with cautions on behavior and adaptation for new wives.
A collection of brief items notes Canada Britain ties with war brides in Australia bound stories. Hiram Johnson marks his 85th birthday as Sid and wife travel to Texas for Ed. Logan Crawford house sale on 509 North Marion. Maud Randall Flannigan's Cedar Rapids defense work arrives. an elderly mother injured update. a witty estranged husband and perfect lady teeth clash anecdote.
Mrs Boyd Foster hosted a holiday dessert luncheon yesterday with guests Mrs Dell Walker Mrs Don Brown and Mrs Harry Drake plus 19 Fleur de Lis club members. The hostess was assisted by Mrs Rex Crandall and Mrs Lloyd Fester as the luncheon table featured Christmas décor.
Members of the club held a Christmas gathering with a roll call tribute to an outstanding Christmas. Mrs. Walter Jarrard and Mrs. Earl Galloway organized the afternoon's program featuring stories and music. Mrs. George Foster and others spoke about how Christmas is observed in foreign countries.
Mrs. J. E. Lemmon and Mrs. Stella Latchem co hosted three holiday gatherings in the Congress hotel private dining room. A 7 o clock dinner drew 30 guests with bridge at seven tables won by Mrs. Robert Lytle and Mrs. Don Braden. A 1 o clock luncheon followed with seven tables of bridge and prizes to Mrs. D. P. Livingston and Mrs. Karl Mohr. The Wednesday luncheon attracted 30 guests, bridge at six tables, prize winners Mrs. B. F. Bostwick Jr. and Mrs. George Breitenbach.
Mrs. Victor Blattner was elected worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star at a Masonic temple meeting last evening. Officers elected include Paul Snakenberg as worthy patron, Mrs. Lloyd Foster and George Dare as associate patrons, Belle Rice as secretary, Mrs. Guy Cole as treasurer, Palmer Schilling as conductress, and Wisie Long as associate conductress. The session was presided by Mrs. Ernest Salladay, with attire and plans noted for the annual Christmas party for families.
A Thursday evening gathering is planned for December 21 at the temple with a cooperative dinner at 6 30. The event features a ten cent sift exchange and welcomes all Visiting Odd Fellows members.
Mrs. Roy Stewart hosted yesterday afternoon to members of Group 4 Presbyterian Ladies Aid for the December meeting with Mrs. Fred Neiswanger as co host. Ralph Dougherty led devotions on the Christmas story and members recalled childhood Christmas experiences. Reports on the church bazaar were shared and Elsie Bratten and Esther Gerdes were noted for a piano duet. Mrs. Ernest Jones spoke on Australia where she lived for several years. Refreshments with a Christmas touch were served after the program.
The minuet is commonly linked to Louis XIV who is said to have originated the dance during his reign. Historians note its formal courtly style and later spread across European courts.
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