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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1923

Page

6

Washington day trips noted from Ainsworth and surrounding towns

Helen Lewis of Ainsworth and Mrs Al McCreedy with her daughter Vera visited Washington yesterday. Al Dugan of St Joseph visited Mrs D M Crone while W J Trotter and other locals shopped in Washington. A Ford car exchange and bone yard promotion are advertised for readers.

Helen Lewis of Ainsworth Washington al Dugan St. Joseph D. M. Crone al McCreedy Vera Haskins W. J. Trotter George Hammond Ruth Crawfordsville

Washington society notes festive season events

The December social calendar details numerous club gatherings in Washington. Mrs Jas Clegg hosts a sewing session for an orphanage in Council Bluffs with holiday decorations and refreshments. The Sharp and Fiat pupils celebrate at Miss Elsie Bratten's studio with piano solos and gifts. A miscellan eous shower for Miss Nora Mott delights many friends, followed by a surprise gathering and poems. The Fortnightly Music department presents a Mothers night program.

Jas. Clegg Council Bluffs Sharp and Fiat Club Elsie Bratten Miss R Bratten West Washington Street Loretta Cantoni Mildred McCarty William Sartor Miss Bratten Bethlehem Elsie Mallory Santa Claus Alice Weade Hagel Hison Mr. Bratten Nora Mott Interchurch Committee C. W. Stewart Miss Mott Washington Inter Church Committee Inter Church Mr. Fasley

Hats and Gifts Featured in Early Spring Wards Store

Spring hats in satin arrive as Wards promotes Christmas shopping. Kalona business visitor R. E. Tobin returns from Washington. Hammonds family and Ruth visit Washington. Leo McKeon and Dewey Post depart for Jamestown NY. Printed stationery gifts offered with same day personalization. Interchurch committee seeks used toys and books for city Christmas packages by December 21.

Interchurch Committee Court House

Christmas Recipes and Classic Holiday Treats

Readable excerpts describe Christmas candies and confections. Recipes include White Fondant Frosted with fondant, uncooked fudge, caramels, prunes and pecan treats, Mocha Filling and Frosted Creams, plus Santa Claus Cookies and a rich fruit cake style cake. The notes name Mrs Harvey Young Mrs Corinne Cherry Mrs J H Young and Mrs Harry McCall among contributors.

Holtland HS. Young Harry McCall

Musical Reading Features Eleven Soloists and Accompaniments

The program lists Mrs Jesse Miller soloing The World is Waiting for the Sunrise with Mary Hunter as accompanist. Mrs Howard McCleery and Mrs Carter occupy. a First Day of School reading. Mrs EB E Stutsman and Mary Hunter perform The Infant Jesus. Mrs WH Stephen with Mary Hunter on piano sings Hush a Bye and Mighty Lak a Rose. Gaynor Priscilla Morrison Ellen Morrison join for Four Leaf Clover. Mrs WC Hedges performs with Mary Hunter as accompanist. After the program, refreshments were served by committee members J B Lemmon E Dicken H C Hull Morrison and others.

Jesse Miller Howard McCleery Carter Occupaties Eb.e. Stutsman Mary Hunter Infant Jesus W. H. Stephen Combs W. C. Hedges J. B. Lemmon E. Dicken H.C. Hull Morrison A. Bi Sehnoeller Chal Ford

Christmas program and club notices across West Chester area

Community announcements list Christmas events from Methodist and Baptist churches to local clubs. Readings and songs planned at West Chester Methodist on Dec 23, choir event at First United Presbyterian, plus numerous meetings and socials for American Legion Auxiliary, Rural Woman's Club, Moose Lodge, and Pythian groups with dates through December 22.

Methodist Church West Chester

Box and candy social to be held at Egypt School

A box and candy social is scheduled at Egypt School in Jackson. Community members are invited to attend for a fund raising event and school activities.

Moose Lodge Highland Four Jackson

Red Brick School Program Friday December 21 1923

Public notice announces a program at the Red Brick school two miles south of Washington on Friday December 21 1923 starting at a specified hour. Kath leen Cruty, the teacher, invites all residents to attend.

Eureka School Washington Coppock Road Mildred Genkinger Vera Kos Red Brick Kathleen Ruty

KC Christmas event called off this evening

The K C Christmas ceremony scheduled for this evening has been canceled. No details on a new date were provided.

K. C Epworth League J. J. Miller

Christmas Program at United Presbyterian West Chester

United Presbyterian church in West Chester invites the public to a Christmas program on Monday evening December 24 at the church. News item notes the church location and event timing for community attendees.

United Presbyterian of West Chester

Church notices and club events canceled or postponed

Presbyterian choir oyster supper postponed and rehearsal moved to Thursday at 7 30. Epworth League and Methodist socials canceled with updated plans to announce changes. Just Us club to meet at Mrs Oncar Brock for Christmas exchanges. Prairie Flower pageant postponed due to scarlet fever. Farmers Union meeting called for Friday December 21 to nominate officers. other business to be discussed.

Priscilla Club Frank Stewart Alma Hearne Holland Society Methodist Church Tandies Aid Society of Haskins Pythians Sisters Ladies Aid Society Pleasant Hill Church Lewis Baker Rooster Club Carl Jarrard Rebekahs Kolah Club Neil Trotman Nora Motts J. B. Easley Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Rural Women's Club Will Marie Ross Whittacre Eureka U. S Oscar Brock Egypt School American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms Walter Connor Francis Wilson Presbyterian Choir J E. Ream Eiven J. J. Miller Just Us Club Oncar Brock Prairie Flower Ia A. J. Unthank Farmers Union Woodman Hall Chas Wm. Jackson

C. E. Plumly’s Piano House Offers Radio Outfits

Christmas radio installation available with two complete outfits for immediate delivery. The store promotes ear programs and urges customers to act now at 621 percent location.

C. E. Plumly

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White Yard Fords Ford Car Exchange Bone Yard Ford Howard Skinner Son Russel The Armory Te Commercial Club E. D. Morrison Piano Jo Ella Link Harvey Young Crusaders C. A. Speer Ed Bambrick Priscilla Morrison Evelyn Morrison Mary Louise Harwood Dora Haney Lange Jascille Schmoeller Evelyn Bambrick Grieg Henry Shields R. E. Tobin of Kalona Wards Leo McKeon Dewey Post Hugh Teeter Jamestown New York Lemmon’s Advt Allen Alice Bradley Harvey Youngs Corinne Cherry Josephine B. Elder Lee Young Wittrigs Harness Shop National Park First United Presbyterian Church Harmony Club Alma Jones State College At Ames Lexington Methodist Church Cedar Townships Nell ‘Trotman Art Department Frank Appleby West Chester Baptist Church West Chester Presbyterian Church Howard Fisher Glenn McCall Roy Wells Edith Monroe Pleasant Hillchurch Enients of Pythias Eppel Peterson Rural Woman's Club Toihes Nichand Boys Wasitiiwion
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