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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1950

Page

4

Class members host Christmas party for Mrs Norris

Gifts were placed under a lighted tree and refreshments served by the hostess with help from Mrs Richard Ross Mrs Clayton Bear Mrs Young and Mrs Kenneth Patterson. A gram followed by a gift exchange featured a presentation to Mrs Duvall for her service. Quarterly parties are planned with the next on the third Saturday evening in March.

Norris Richard Ross Clayton Bear Young Kenneth Patterson Gram Mrs. Duvall

Highland Social Club Meets With Mrs Steele

The Highland Social Club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Elmer Steele with 19 members present. Guests included Mrs. Delbert Johnson and daughters of Mr. Pleasant. A Christmas exchange followed the meeting and secret sisters were revealed. Plans were made for the Christmas dinner at Mrs. W. R. Murphy’s home on Saturday, Dec 30. Seasonal refreshments were served. Mrs. Harl Steele will host next.

The Highland Social Club Elmer Steele Delbert Johson Mr. Pleasant W. R. Murphy Harl Steele

WRC Hosts Husbands and Families at Legion Hall Supper

The Women's Relief Corps held a Christmas potluck at the Legion hall with husbands and families in attendance. decorations matched the season as members sang carols and readings were performed by Mrs. Albert Wehr Mrs. O. E. Sisk and Mrs. Dora Bolar.Musical selections by the Wagners and other members followed a prayer and gift exchange.

WRC Legion Hall Women's Relief Corps Albert Wehr Fred Wagner Howard Wagner O. E. Sisk Dora Bolar

Post-Nuptial Shower Honors Mrs Norris of Iowa City

Mrs Norris formerly Dorothy Bear of Iowa City was honored at a post-nuptial shower in the home of Mrs John Patterson with 20 guests including Mrs John Young of Ainsworth. The evening was social and featured gifts from attendees.

Doyle Norris Iowa City Dorothy Bear John Patterson John Young Ainsworth Little Jay Patterson

Chester Church Class Elects New Officers

At the Wet Chester Methodist Friendship class Christmas party officers for the coming year were elected. Kenneth Cuddeback was chosen president, Mrs. Earl Hobbs vice president, and Mrs. Keith Statler secretary. Mrs. Walter Duvall was re elected class teacher. Ten families attended the cooperative supper. A pro

West Chester Chester Kenneth Cuddeback Earl Hobbs Keith Statler Walter Duvall

Osincups Host Turkey Dinner for Store Employees

Mr and Mrs Herb Osincup entertained Osincup Drug Store employees and spouses at a pine s turkey dinner Sunday afternoon. Thirteen people attended with games and bingo following the meal.

Osincups Herb Osincup Osincup Drug Store the Pines

Local Social News and Family Updates From Montrose Area

Dr. C Raymond Reed rushes to his ailing father C M Reed in Montrose hospital. Mike Crone returns from Flint national service and management training. Detroit and Crawfordsville visitors guest at the Yard home and hospital. Sylvia Wilson heads to San Diego for her son Donalds December wedding. Robert Kleese back from Iowa State College for holidays. Ruth Bartow and Patricia Weldin home from Iowa State Teachers College. Lyle Box visits from Chicago before starting YMCA work in Highland Park Michigan in January.

Mike Crone Flint Mich National Service and Management Elwin Davidson Detroit Clarence Moorhead Crawfordsville C. B. Yard A. W. Yard Mr. Yard D. D. Nicholson Iowa City Sylvia Wilson San Diego Calif Donald Patricia Martin Tom Cantoni Robert Kleese Ralph Kleese Iowa State College Ruth Bartow Patricia Weldin Iowa State Teachers College Lyle Box Chicago Ray Box

Weekly and December farm sale notices listed

A collection of community livestock sale notices and December farm sales. Entries include Whittaker sale barn Friday sales, Kalona Sales Barn Thursday sales, Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction, Ollie Livestock Exchange Tuesday sales, and multiple December closings and public sales with start times and locations across Iowa towns such as Brighton Cotter and Wayland.

Whittaker Kalona Iowa Midway Sales Compuny Columbus Junction Ollie Livestock Exchange Washington Henry Sutherland Brighton W. Knottnerns Col

Closing Out Sales and Open Farm Auctions Listed

Notices detail multiple closing out sales with times and locations across towns. Ralph Kauffman, August Zieglowsky, A. R. Meyer, and J. J. Rich are named with dates and starting times. locations include Haskins, Washing ton, Wayland, and Olds.

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