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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1970
Page
3
A boy recalls Christmas times with German grandparents including hard coal stove pop corn for Santa, special beef pork veal wieners, stacked candles on a tree, stockings and oranges, family dinners, visits to relatives, a Sunday School program, and modest but careful holiday living.
Diane Marek was the honored guest at a Saturday morning prenuptial brunch and shower at Captain's Table. Hostesses were Mrs. Diane Shalla Mrs. Larry Shalla and Mrs. Ed Chabal. Neighbors of the bride elect attended as guests ahead of her December 26 wedding to Dave Lyle.
The Women s Missionary Council of the First Assembly of God met Tuesday evening at Velma Cline s home with 15 members present. Officers elected for the new year include Kay Carey president Allie Green vice president Velma Cline secretary Opal Goodwin treasurer and Glenda Cleghorn and Harriett Graham on the mailing committee Devotions were led and refreshments served by the hostess.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Moot hart were honored at a Sunday open house at 516 West Third for their fiftieth wedding anniversary attended by about 130 friends and relatives. Children Richard Moothart and Dale Batterson with spouses greeted guests.
Yesterday births list Mrs. Donald Anderson of Wapello with a daughter and Mr and Mrs Gary McCurdy of Washington with a son. Today dismissals include Mrs Marvin Borntrager and daughter Kalona and Mrs William Kane and daughter Washington, Judythe Humphreys and Laura Moeller transferred to Mercy Hospital Iowa City, Mrs Stanley Mangold Keota.
Tim Brinning, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Brinning, celebrated his seventh birthday Monday after school. Richard L Deaton and fiancé Cathy Hobbs plan to wed December 23 in Port Charlotte Florida after a visit with Deaton’s parents Mr and Mrs Bill Deaton and family. Deaton recently discharged from the army at Ft Leavenworth with a Sp-5 rating after two years of service.
Social calendar items show a series of meetings and events from Tuesday to Thursday. Planned activities include Legion Hall potluck installation and officer initiation for VFW Auxiliary at 6:30 p.m., 50 cent gift exchange at 8 p.m., Tops Club at 7:30 p.m., and a range of luncheons, movies, guild meetings, and Christmas themed events hosted by Women’s groups and senior clubs.
Time notes for multiple clubs listed with meeting ages and hosts. Ei Fleur de Lis 11 30 a.m. room. Luncheon 1 p.m. with Mrs Miles Stout. bring decorations for exchange. Friendship Club 7 30 p.m. Mrs Gary Windus 1 gift ex. Reformed Presbyterian Family Night 6 30 p.m. At church. LBC Club 2 p.m. Mrs Leslie Blick at 1027 Fast Second. Sunshine Community Club noon bring two dishes to pass meat and potatoes furnished Christmas exchange for men and women. Snowball Social Club 9 15 a.m. Mrs Glenn Knupp 50 cent gift exchange. Independent Club 1 30 p.m. Mrs John Kennedy. Friday Rebekah Lodge 7 30 p.m. 100 Hall. Bethlehem Commandery 6 30 p.m. Potluck dinner at Masonic Temple ham mashed potatoes gravy and rolls furnished. Note changes of time and place.
Mr and Mrs Walter Meinert of Durant were luncheon guests of their friend Mrs T C Davis on Monday. Hawaii was under martial law from Pearl Harbor Day December 7 1941 until October 24 1944.
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