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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1935
Page
3
The Give and Take club held its Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Norman. Bridge was played at four tables with high scores to Mrs. Robert Stephens and Eugene Stephens. A Christmas exchange delighted children and adults as refreshments were served in keeping with the holiday season.
Invitations have been sent for the annual Christmas dance to be held Christmas night at the K C hall. Mr and Mrs Martin Whittaker sponsor the event with Sam MecCleery serving as decorations chairman. Strong interest is already shown.
The Wellman lodge elected officers on December 12 with Emma Hess as Noble Grand and Ber Nice Wetsich as vice grand. Four couples were initiated and about eighty members attended a day of meetings, pot luck dinner, and evening refreshments. A joint installation of Rebekah and IOOF officers will occur before mid January.
Neighbors and friends are invited to a 12 o'clock Christmas dinner and program on Friday at Union Dale school. Bring two dishes to share and own table service and sandwiches. Marie Donaldson, teacher. 26013
The Fleur De Lis Club held its Christmas party at Mrs. Ray Bell's home on Thursday with a 1 PM luncheon hosted by Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Walter Jarrard. Seventeen members attended and exchanged gifts by number amid red tapers and a blue mirror centerpiece.
Mrs Warren Donaldson hosted a Friday afternoon Friendship Club gathering at her home. Seventeen members and a guest attended. The house featured Christmas colors and trees. Mrs Harry Dye and Miss Mytle Pearson led guessing contests and a year end Christmas gift exchange.
Ek O W club members enjoyed a Christmas party and gift exchange Saturday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Maxwell. Committee in charge included Mrs Ernest Garrett Mrs Clenn Hayes Mrs Robert Dawson and Mrs Maxwell. The next meeting is tomorrow at 7 pm at Mrs Ernest Garretts home.
Salem public invites residents to a community event at 2608 location on Thursday evening December 1 with a high school program and activities for all ages.
Notices list weekly meetings and events across Rainbow Girls Pythian Sisters K of P Masons American Legion Auxiliary V F W Auxiliary and more. Activities include dinners pot lucks Christmas parties exchanges and club reports throughout Monday to Friday at various venues.
The Fortnightly club art department meets tomorrow at 7 15 pm in the public library. Miss Olive Campbell speaks on Photo Murals and the postponed exhibit will be shown, with Miss Nondas Richardson presiding. other members are welcome.
The Country Club bridge party shifts to Friday night this week with a 6 39 p m pot luck supper as usual. A new bridge tournament began last Thursday night under Mrs I E Coffey of West Chester guiding the event. M E Beginners Christmas party is set for 4 p m in the church social hall.
Local notices list Knights of Pythias work in fist rank on Monday evening December 16 with F E Wells in charge and all members urged to attend. Jackson township 4 H club boys plan a pot luck on Wednesday December 18 at the Lloyd Foster home at 6 30 p m with two dishes to pass and table service provided.
Mrs Mac Wallace of R 2 Ainsworth underwent a major operation at Lutheran hospital Davenport Tuesday morning. Ed Lambert's family received help in caring for the Ray Lambert children while Mrs Ray Lambert joined her husband at Washington hospital for an emergency operation. Local residents assisted at the Methodist bazaar dining room including Orie O Connor Edward Lambert Mae M Davis and Howard Beenblossom. Mark Campbell mourns the loss of his brother John Campbell who lived north of Washington. Mac Wallace entertained the Merry Ten club.
In Ainsworth Sec 14 the United Presbyterian Church night drew over 60 attendees. Lewis Warren of Washington spoke on the European conference as a Christian mission for 1935, detailing camp fire rites, a native dance, and the year’s aims. Max White displayed Greenfield Village images featuring Lincoln Edison Burbank and other figures. Christmas carols closed the program.
V F W Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting after a 6:30 pot luck dinner at the hall on Wednesday evening. A Christmas gift exchange will follow the meal. Members are asked to bring a gift as well as a covered dish sandwiches and table service for the dinner.
The evening on Friday December 6 saw nearly all members present at a home gathering. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Redfinger and family. After games, progressive rock music filled the night and light refreshments were served.
The Pleasant Plains Missionary society will hold a 10 o clock morning meeting at the Washington Methodist church. A potluck dinner will follow at noon with potatoes and meat provided. The group, active for years after the old Plains Methodist church closed, disbanded four years ago and now reconvenes for this get together.
A Dinner Bridge Club Christmas party was held Saturday evening at Mrs Dale Gallagher's home with Miss Lena Stewart as hostess. Guests exchanged gifts around a lit Christmas tree and enjoyed a cooperative dinner served at two bridge tables amid festive decor.
The December Masonic O E S party at Ainsworth will be a pot luck supper at 6 30 Tuesday evening. Members are requested to please be prompt.
Birthday announcements list celebrants including Congressman EB C Eit Dr W L Alcorn Vernan gold Leo Pamer Ellen Caldwell and Mrs Floyd Bau of West Chester with best wishes from the community.
Betty Leet of West Chestnut grade, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Leet, will celebrate her birthday with a after school party at her home this evening.
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