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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1948

Page

3

Methodist W S C S Holds Christmas Meeting at Church

The Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service gathered Friday afternoon in the church ladies’ parlor for a Christmas service led by Mrs. W L Gates. Devotions, scripture readings from Matthew and Luke, and musical numbers followed, with Edna Klein speaking on hymology and Mary and Joseph’s Bethlehem visit. Refreshments were served by Circle 1 and Circle 7 members.

W. L. Gates Dove Germany Walter Smith U. S. Smith Fred E. Miller F. M. Mahin Paul Shearer J. C. Holbert Adams Ways Oakley Payne Circle One Birdie Hotle Edna Klein

Baptist Youth Fellowship Christmas Party at Schmidt Home

Bessie Schmidt hosted the Baptist Youth Fellowship at her parents home Friday evening with eighteen attendees. Everett Evans and Dorothy Dawson won prizes as gifts circled the large Christmas tree. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from her mother and three helpers after caroling earlier that evening.

Bessie Schmidt Baptist Youth Fellowship Rames Everett Evans Dorothy Dawson Shirley Mae Wolf Clarice Buck Lovilla Sojka Schmidt

Social calendar listings for West Chester and nearby groups

Notices for clubs churches and schools outline a busy week with Christmas events. Included are West Chester Pythian Sisters January social, Franklin No. 1 school Christmas program, Knights of Pythias Rainbow Girls and Friendly Bible class potlucks, Bethel Church Christmas program, Ch U V business meeting with officer elections, Soldier's Home box, Booster Club Wednesday meeting, Christmas exchanges and handcraft luncheons, Pythian Sisters regular meeting, VFW and VELW activities, Presbyterian prayer service, Missionary society cooperative dinner, Havre and Gray School Christmas programs, Odd Fellows and Rebekah Christmas party with gift exchange.

West Chester Pythian Sisters KK. P Franklin No Knights of Pythias Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Friendly Bible Class Baptist Church W. B. Dupuis Department of Handcraft the Pines Pythian Sisters E. P. Hall V.elw Presbyterian Presbyterian Church Carol Brewer O. F. Hall

Pink Blue Shower Honors Mrs Rademaker

Mrs Charles Rademaker was honored at a pink and blue shower, with friends and family hosting a festive gathering. Guests presented gifts and shared well wishes for the expectant mother.

Mrs. Rademaker Charles Rademaker

Longs Entertain at Christmas Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Long and Peggy entertained Long relatives at a family dinner and Christmas gift exchange Sunday at their home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Long and Rita Leta and Carma Lea of Keswick, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Long Max and Lee of South English, Homer Kirkpatrick and Marilyn Larry Darlene and Donnie, Myrtle Long of North English, Charles Thompson Jim and Susie of Ainsworth, and Mr. and Mrs Curtis Long Linda Janet and Joyce.

Cecil Long Peggy Paul Long Rita Leta Carma Lea Keswick Virgil Long Max and Lee South English Homer Kirkpatrick Marilyn Larry Darlene Donnie Myrtle Long North English Charles Thompson Jim Susie Ainsworth Curtis Long Linda Janet Joyce

Birthday and anniversary notices for local residents

On December 20 several locals celebrate birthdays including Mrs. Claude Goldsmith Ferne Owens Mrs. Albert Stransky Carl Hedges and others. Twin boys James Burdeane and Reuben Burdette turn six, with Dec 20 marking wedding anniversaries for Jake Christner Harry Bishop and Harvey Wiles. Clarence Brown is listed among celebrants as guests enjoy pinochle plus stork molds pink and blue cakes.

Claude Goldsmith Ferne Owens Albert Stransky Carl Hedges Jake Christner Harry Bishop Harvey Wiles

Procedure for Canning Boneless Chicken

A vintage canning guide outlines precooking boneless chicken until easy to remove from bones, skin removal, large meat pieces, and using scraps for stock. Pack in pint jars with salt and hot broth, process at 10 pounds pressure 240F for 90 minutes, then finish sealing. Stock and optional additives follow, with separate canning steps for liver gizzard or rice.

Brighton bride wed Mt. Pleasant groom in Methodist ceremony

Mary Lou Stacy became the bride of Richard Nihart in Brighton's Methodist church with 250 guests. The ceremony featured a double ring rite by Rev. E. E. Voss. Attire included a lace trimmed white satin gown and tiara veil for the bride, with bridesmaids in yellow dotted Swiss and peach gowns. The couple will reside at 501 E Washington in Mt. Pleasant.

Mary Lou Stacy Harry Stacey Brighton Richard Nihart Mt. Pleasant Neva Nihart Cincinnati Ohio J. D. Nihart Phoenix Arizona E. E. Voss Rosalie Robison Herb = Stouse Pauline Nihart Herb Hoover Mar Knell Chicago Illnois Hoover Miss Knell Linda Campbell Ainsworth Joyce Barr Mt Pleasant Groen Tommy Stacey Gil Stacy Robert Nihart Bob King Richard McBeth Robert Tickenburg Mt. Union Stacy Nihart Herb Campbell Victor Stacey Wayland Edith Stacey Methodist Church Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Peasant Washington Street

Y Mixers to Play Basketball Tuesday Evening

The Y WoC A Mixers will play basketball at seven o'clock at the Yevm. All interested in an inter YW basketball league should attend to discuss forming teams. At 7 30 a knitting class led by Mrs George Masson welcomes beginners and advanced knitters and the evening ends with Christmas carol group singing.

Y. Woc George Masson

Members and Families Dinner at West Chester Church

A cooperative supper for the Comrades class and their families was held at West Chester Methodist Church. About forty attendees enjoyed group singing and games. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bauer will host the next meeting. In six years U.S. farms reduced sheep numbers by about 21 million head, a 37 percent drop.

West Chester Methodist Church Canve Walter Bauer U. S

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Methodist W.S.C.S Baptist Cooperative Meal Dodd Trapefruit Texas Juice Big Stu W B. Dupuis Robert James Unzicker John Wehr Gleede F. Dodd of Coppock Richara Allan Stephens James Burdeane Reuben Burdette Mrs Everette Orris Clarence Brown W. H Smart Rademaker Louis Shrader Rolland Benson W T. Carson Mary Lou Staey R. Nihart Brighton Methodist Church Maid of Honor Beauty Mildred Lefever Merry Christmas Mayselle Jom Duncan Washington Shoppe Penney’s Rid Canyon Penney Sanforizel Towncraft
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