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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1936

Page

3

Birthday notices for local residents and officials

Today marks birthdays for Edward C Skicher Congressmen W L Alcorn Verna Mangold Leo Palmer Ellen Marie Caldwell and Mrs Floyd Banks in West Chester plus Charles Snyder age sixteen of 519 North Avenue Pa emphasizing local celebrants and families.

Verna Mangold Mrs Howard Mangold Leo Palmer R. B. Palmer West Chester Ellen Marie Caldwell Floyd Banks Charles Snyder Clifford Snyder North Avenue

WR C Honors Members Having Recent Birthdays

The Woman's Relief Corps held a Christmas party at the G A R room to honor October November and December birthday members. Thirty five attended as gifts were exchanged in a circle and decorated by committee members. A reading by Miss Dor s Leffler and carols accompanied the event.

Woman's Relief Corps Clarence Dodd Florence Tout Clyde Pratt Mable Gray Oleeta Stewart Julia Cavender Esta Clark Will Sickles Vic Crone Ira Rathmel R. L. MacGugin

Three Guests Attend E.O.W. Club Meeting

Seven FE O W club members plus three guests gathered last evening at Mrs. Joe Maxwell home. Guests Dill RPoileau Charles Hexworth and Everett Stewart attended. Mrs. Belleau assisted with refreshments as Mrs. Robert Dawson presided. A Christmas dinner is planned for Saturday at Mrs. Dawson’s home.

FE. O. W. Club Joe Maxwell Dill Rpoileau Charles Hexworth Everett Stewart Belleau Robert Dawson

Social calendar entries for December events and gatherings

Community notices list multiple club meetings and holiday events including Philathea circle at 323 E Washington hosted by Mrs. Rodney Kepsiart, a Christmas exchange, church programs, Feur-de-lis club, Rebekahs, Women’s club dress drive, P.E.O. Chapter 1 luncheon, Pythian Past Chiefs, Baptist ladies luncheon, Rebekah initiation, HW club, Pansy Hill club Christmas exchange, Presbyterian Missionary Society, car transport requests, W R C meeting, Nineteenth Century club at 4056 East Washington.

Philathea Circle Rodney Kepsiart James Schmoelley Washington Street Feur-de-lis Club Jonn Stewart Rebekahs I. O Hail Ruray Women's Club Glen Schwartz Baptist Ladies John Dodd North Marion Avenue Rebekah C. F. Hall Will Longer Pansy Hill Club John Caldwell

Chapter L T T T Enjoys Christmas Bridge Luncheon

Chapter L T T T members gathered December 12 at Mrs Isadore Bogle home in Wyman for a one o clock luncheon with Christmas tree decorations. Hostesses were Mrs Bogle and Mrs Gladys Paisley. The afternoon featured bridge and a Christmas exchange and packing plans for Christmas boxes. Attendees from distant towns included Mrs Elizabeth Grace Smith Mediapolis Mrs Ethel Loper Grandview Mrs Irene Morrow Mt Pleasant and Mrs Bea Smith Washington. Mr and Mrs H F Rukgber Mt Pleasant visited yesterday with son and wife Mr and Mrs Walter Rukeaber.

Crawfordville Chapter L. of Isadore Bogle Wyman Bogle Gladys Paisley Elizabeth Grace Smith Mediapolis Ethel Loper Grandview Irene Morrow Mt. Pleasant Bea Smith Washington

Art and Drama Programs Held Tuesday Night

Art and drama activities were held Tuesday night with about twenty attendees. Mrs. Morrison led musical selections in a program at Mrs. Grayson’s home featuring solos by Velda Parcell and Lucille Ross along with violin by Mrs. Sizer and Helen Coffey on accompaniment.

Drama Department Fb. BD. Morrison, Jr Charles Grayson Morrison Velda Parcell Harry Sizer Lucille Ross Sizer Helen Co

Junction Faculty and Board Plan Annual Dinner

Columbus December 16 faculty of Columbus schools and board of education with wives will hold the annual dinner at the high school Wednesday evening. Mrs William Ceell home economics teacher will be aided by domestic science girls.

Columbus Junction Faculty of Columbus Schools Board of Education William Ceell Columbus City Township Bonnadelle Fullerton Helen Oak Jeanette Helmick Marie Rees Helen Johnston Conesville Royal Neighbors Lodge Edna Snyder Oracle Della Bebb Minnie Maxwell

Homemakers Study Club Plans Yearly Program After First Lesson

Glendale and Spread Eagle district women joined Mrs. John Cherry for the first Homemakers lesson on Personal Design in Dress. Mrs. Thomas Gerdes and Mrs. John Stewart led. A vote on next year’s prospect and a twelve month group was taken. An organization meeting is set for January 19 to plan the year and complete December’s lesson.

Glendale Spread Eagle John Cherry Thomas Gerdes John Stewart

Mrs Claude Miller Hosts Ace-Hi Bridge Club

Mrs Claude Miller entertained the Ace-Hi Bridge club at her Ainsworth home Friday afternoon. Bridge was played at two tables and a one course luncheon was served.

Ainsworth Dev Claude Iller

Vigilant Class Meeting and Supper at Schmoeller Home

Christmas decorations brightened the Schmoeller residence as the Presbyteran Vigilant class met Monday evening. Mrs. Miller and Miss Bratten helped serve potluck dinner while Ella Gordon led devotionals on Christmas Commandments.

Schmoeller A. B. Schmoeller Harry Miller Elsie Bratten Ella Gordon F. W. Eastwood Joan Schmoeller Tom Gerdes

Bates and Meeks Lead Riverside Lodges in December Elections

Riverside notes report officers elected for the Middle Link Oddfellow lodge with Lawrence R. Bates as Noble Grand and Roy Flynn as vice grand and treasurer. Fern Leaf chapter Rebekahs elect Mrs. Fannie Meeks as Noble Grand and Mrs. Mary Hartzler as vice grand. A joint installation is planned for January with district deputies presiding. Also covered are the Five Hundred Club Christmas party at the Holt home with guests Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Karel and awards to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert E. Doud and Ariel Romick and Misa Romick, plus upcoming entertainments by Ariel Romick and Mabel Clark.

Noble Fannia Meeks Mary Hartzler Anna Younkin Sadie Malmberg Fred Burgeois Kalona Oddfellows Riverside Rebekahs Howard T. Holt C. J. Karel Hubert E. Doud Misa Ariel Romick Ariel Romick Mabel Clark

Christmas card shower for Mrs Speidel in Los Angeles

The Delta Alpha Sunday school class hosts a Christmas card shower for their teacher Mrs Speidel spending winter in California. Members should mail ecards by Friday December 18 to Mrs N M Speidel Hotel Willard 586 South Hope St Los Angeles California.

Delta Alpha Speidel California N. M. Speidel Hotel Willard South Hope St Los Angeles Calif

Valley School Program Friday Evening With Refreshments

A program will be held at Valley School on Friday December 18 with hot lunch pie coffee and candy served. Everyone is welcome. Dorothy R. Byerstone, teacher.

Valley School Dorothy R. Byerstone

Local residents visit over the weekend in Davenport

Mr and Mrs Charleg Zoller Woodrow H Claussen and Helen Sehliegel all of Davenport were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs James A Sehmoeller.

South Prairie School Holiday Program and Events

The pupils and teacher Leona Kos invite attendance at a Friday program on December 18 with hot lunch. A Marionette show at Living Lake school on December 17 has 10 cent admission. Havre school hosts a Friday 7 30 box social and Christmas program with ladies bringing items.

South Prairie School Leona Kos Living Lake School Havre

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edward C. Skicher W. L. Alcorn WR. C E.O.W Lustre Waldy Cedar Rapids W.R.C BRORT Nineteenth Century Club A. Anderson T.T.T H. EF. Rukgaber Walter Rukeaber Art Department Public Anita Tellin Louvre Artemis Ephesus Jeannette Kyle Homemakers Study Club Cherry Claude Miller L. R. Bates Fannie Meeks Wtf Nicola Harmon McEc Dea Poinsettias
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