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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1931

Page

6

Snowball Social Club Plans Annual Dinner

The Snowball Social club met at Mrs. D. C. Griggs home and planned their annual dinner to be hosted by president Mrs. Charlie Kerr on December 30. Eighteen members attended with committees named for dining and service and gifts exchanged after the business session. Refreshments followed in a red and green theme.

D. C. Griggs Charlie Kerr Kerr Vail Fuhr John Shebeck Sam Munson Glenn Knapp Clarence Fulton Lawrence Howell Armour Griggs Stanley Fishburn Just Us Club John Dodd Lunncheon Dodd A. W. Yard J. H. Campbell Howard Ander

Christmas Dance Plans at Country Club Detailed

Definite plans for the annual Country Club Christmas dance on Christmas night are underway Invitations will be mailed later this week Members may invite guests Music will be provided by an orchestra Two readings on the Christmas theme were enjoyed and entertaining stunts titled The Christmas Menu and Compliments to a Friend were performed The Legion Auxiliary met and allocated funds for veterans hospitals and welfare plans A Christmas party for World War veterans at Mt Pleasant hospital is being planned A new auxiliary member was added and a bridge party was held with Christmas decorations and refreshments Local rainfall notes discuss variations between elevated and low regions and local peculiarities

Country Club Frank Miller Gertrude Hammer Josephine Bailey Bob Lytle Bill Shannon R. C. Wilcox Cy Bush R. P. Dewey Wilcox Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall State Legion Auxiliary Good Cheer World War Veterans’ Hospital State Hospital For the Insane Mt. Pleasant Hh, L. Hendricks

Community holiday calendar lists Dec 17 events and gatherings

The Younger Set Dancing club holds a ninth evening dance Thursday December 17 at nine. Rebekah Xmas entertainment, drama club program, and church society meetings fill Thursday to Friday with social events and children's parties. A potluck dinner and gift exchanges are noted for December 22.

Rebekah Xmas Entertainment

Shinabarger Named Heinz Company Director in Pittsburgh

Glenn Shinabarger of Pittsburgh has been appointed a director of the M. J. Heinz company. He has long been with Heinz since age seventeen and previously served as secretary to the vice president and general manager of the branch factories. He and his family are well known in Washington where they visit often.

R. G. Shinabarger Pittsburgh M. J. Heinz Company Shinabarger Washington Candee Belle Fisher Robert Fisher Fannie Winter Boyd Berdo Robert Bruce

Scientific fruit treatment extends English apple ripening season

Science now lets English apples ripen from June to March, extending the peak period. This could produce home grown apples at their best almost year round, improving flavor color and size and keep ing quality.

Wellston Social Club to Meet at Mrs Corpman Home

The Wellston Social club will meet at the home of Mrs Carl Corpman on Wednesday December 23 for an all day gathering. Each member is asked to bring one dish to pass and to bring their own dishes and silverware.

John Stewart Fleur de Lis Club Wellston Social Club Carl Corpman

Break From Federal Pen Blamed on Guard Laxity

Sanford Bates, federal prison director, attributed last Friday’s Leavenworth breakout to lax guards. He said there is every hope those who brought in contraband or weapons will be brought to justice, per a Journal-Post dispatch from Leavenworth.

Kansas Cety Sanford Bates Leavenworth Penitentiary Kansas City Journal-Post Leavenworth Bates The Journal Post

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