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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1947
Page
8
A boastful note proclaims Whitman’s or Stover’s can dies are unmatched in quality, claiming no finer dies exist. The statement emphasizes superior craftsmanship and lasting reliability.
Wayne Norman presided as vice president while officers were elected for the upcoming year. Elected were Elma Oldfield president Grace Emce vice president Mabel Huber secretary Celeste Maas assistant secretary Elma Mapel assistant treasurer The social hour featured visiting a Christmas tree and a gift exchange.
The West Chester Woman's Society of Christian Service announces its 1948 officers led by President Mrs. Robert Stephens and Vice President Mrs. Clark Bauer. Other posts include recording secretary Mrs. Clement Griffith, treasurer Mrs. Fred Lindenmeyer, corresponding secretary Mrs. Bert Rittenhouse, and secretaries for social relations, literature, supplies, youth work, and children’s work among others.
The account features Mrs. Orville Griggs as secretary of status of women, Mrs. Fred Bauer as pianist, Mrs. Harry Dale Dusenbery as flower and card chairman, Mrs. Robert Ferguson as secretary of mission education, Mrs. Lou Bauer as spiritual life secretary, and Mrs. Vernon Pike among others highlighting club leadership.
Gelaine Patterson hosted a Sunday school class Christmas party at her home on Thursday evening. The group sang carols for residents at the United Presbyterian home and several shut-ins, then played games and exchanged gifts. Attendees included Mrs. Ralph Kleese and classmates Donna Peters Joyce Logan Margarette McCleery Peggy Knauss Connie Knauss Janet Shalla Nancy Conner plus guests Bessie Schmidt and Jeneta Mottet.
Mrs J N Dodd hosted a Christmas meeting of the Baptist church Women’s Missionary Society with a 1 PM luncheon. Seventeen attendees, including Mrs D W McClure and Mrs Homer Brower, heard Luke 2 and a Christmas story, sang carols, and heard readings under the theme Guiding Star at Christmas.
Mrs Sam Simmering president noted the White Cross missionary box was sent overseas and a clothing box sent to Mathersthoul in the south. The meeting closed with prayer.
The Lexington Circle held a Christmas meeting at Mrs. Bill Martin's home with a cooperative noon dinner. The afternoon featured social time a Christmas tree and gift exchange among secret friends. Plans include a party at the church hall with a cooperative supper at six. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Ralph Tadlock. The Lexington Ladies Aid Society held a cooperative one o'clock dinner at the church hall with the president ill.
Equal Rights Wyoming championed women's rights during territorial days and carried the movement into statehood after Wyoming joined the Union.
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