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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1946

Page

2

White Shrine Bridge Club Hosts Christmas Party

Members of White Shrine who play bridge met at the Masonic temple Monday for a Christmas party. Four tables competed with Mrs. E. E. Stutsman winning high score and Mrs. T. A. Flenner taking second. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served by hostesses Mrs. Claud Rhodesbeck and Mrs. Boyd Foster. Tables were festively decorated.

White Shrine Masonic Temple E. E. Stutsman T. A. Flenner Claud Rhodebeck Boyd Foster

Cardinals Narrow Loss in Centerville Tilt 51 to 47

Washington junior college Cardinals fell 51 to 47 at Centerville in a second half comeback bid. Deahl led Centerville with ten field goals and a 6'8" presence. Centerville built a 30-17 halftime lead, then withstood Washington's late surge as Tanner and others pushed the Cards to within one late. The Centerville record moves to five wins in six, while Washington heads to Bloomfield next, all away from home until January 3 back on their court.

Washington Junior College Cardinals Centerville Centervillians Deahl Cardinals Tanner Washington Graceland College Muscatine Iowa Clinton Bloomfield Washington Court

Kalona and Keota Lead Ke-Wash Standings Tied

Kalona Kubs hold an early Ke-Wash lead after strong defense and close wins. Keota defeats Wellman and Williamsburg by slim margins to share the conference lead.

Wellman Iowa Kalona Kubs Keota Williamsburg

Bruty Gabriel Marriage Announced in Des Moines

Mr and Mrs Francis P Bruty announce the marriage of their daughter Cecelia Jane to John F Gabriel in Des Moines on November 29 The bridegrooms family Hailing from Columbus Junction The couple were attended by Wilbur J Bruty and Dora M Wilk of Chicago The bride has worked as a bookkeeper at Reister Brothers for seven years The groom served four years in the army and now works at Smithcraft Printing and Engraving in Columbus Junction They reside in Columbus Junction.

Francis P. Bruty Cecelia Jane John F. Gabriel Des Moines George F. Gabriel Columbus Junction Wilbur J. Bruty Dora M. Wilk Chicago Gabriel Reister Brothers Smithcraft Printing An Engraving Company Columbu Junction Colcubus Junction

Hospital Admit and Discharges Noted in Local Report

Mrs. Richard Schiebel of route one was admitted yesterday afternoon as a medical patient. Eugene Shaver of Wellman and Lee Burham of 426 S Second Ave were discharged this morning.

Richard Schiebel Route One Eugene Shaver Wellman Lee Burham S. Second Ave

Globe Trotters Play Tonight in Washington Game

Dallas Chamberlin says the Globe Trotters will face the Sports Shop Comets tonight at eight in the high school gym. After a recent auto accident, the manager expects the full lineup to perform. The team, famed for skill and humor, is sure to draw a large crowd.

Dallas Chamberlin Globe Trotters Washington Sports Shop Comets Trotters

Egypt school Christmas party invitation

A Christmas party is planned at the Egypt school Friday evening with a 25 cent gift exchange and refreshments. Jean Miller, teacher, 26113, invites all to attend.

Egypt Jean Miller

Exchange of Gifts Reveals Mystery Friends of Year

The Merry Makers club met with Mrs. Clifford Frees with 14 members present. They planned the New Year dinner at the Orva Scott home and discussed overseas letters from Holland thanking them for gift boxes.

Merry Makers Club Clifford Frees Orva Scott Hone Holland Lola Winga Scott

Riverside High School Boys Fall In Close Riverside Derby

Riverside boys lose 32 to 31 to West Branch with Fox scoring 18 and Latta 8. West Branch boasts Buhler 13 and Riper 8 while Vivian Kron leads Riverside girls in a 123 scoring tally. Riverside girls win 25 to 13. Next Monday St Marys Riverside visits for intra city action.

Riverside Riverside High School West Branch Fox Duane Latta Buhler Riper V. Robinson Vivian Kron West Branch Lassies Jean Havel St. Mary’s

Elect Officers of Jolly Joker 4H Club

A Franklin township 4H club reorganized by seven girls at Isabell e Combs home. Officers chosen: Susan Genkinger president, Bonnie Brinning vice president, Janet Augustine secretary, Phylis Oon historian and reporter. Members Debby Brennemar Cecelia Ann Klopfenstein Wyona Stout attended. Next meeting at 9 30 am January 4ill be at the leader's home.

Franklin Township Isabelle Combs Susan Genkinger Bonnie Brinning Janet Augustine Phylis “Oon Oberg Debby Brennemar Cecelia Ann Klopfenstein Wyona Stout

Chapter Y TTT Hosts Christmas Gift Exchange Dinner

Chapter Y TTT members held a 25-person Christmas dinner at the Lorden home with a festive table setup and tree. Hostess committee included Mrs. Herbert Osincup Mrs. Roger Sherman and Mrs. T M Mast. After a short business meeting led by Mrs. M J Cruise the group played bridge.

Milo Sorden Lorden Herbert Osincup Roger Sherman T. M.mast M. J. Cruise John Yousling John Owen

Birthday wishes for Jerry Lee Stalder observed

A birthday celebration honors Jerry Lee Stalder son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stalder with two candles on a cake. Framed by well wishers Frances Booth Roger Eicher Mrs. John Bruegge Mrs. James Beranek Joe Hoover Rev. W J Stevens and J M Finney send greetings.

Jerry Lee Stalder Mrs Raymond Stalder Frances Booth West Chester Roger Eicher John Bruegge James Beranek Palestine Joe Hoover Oregon W. J. Stevens J. M. Finney

Ace High Club Hosts Annual Christmas Party

Mr and Mrs O R Thoms hosted the Ace High bridge club at their Ainsworth home Friday for its annual Christmas party. A chicken dinner and Yuletide table decor preceded a five-table badges game with high scores by Mrs Floy Blankenhorn and Charles Jennings.

O. R. Thoms Ainsworth Ace High Bridge Club Badge Floy1 Blankenhorn Charles Jenning Christ

Christmas gathering with Mrs Jee Baird at piano

The group enjoyed singing Christmas carols with Mrs. Jee Baird at the piano. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Larry Trotter and Mrs. Allen Barth.

Jee Baird Larry Trotter Allen Barth

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