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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1952
Page
2
After Christmas morning, serve Mincemeat Wafflettes by sandwiching mincemeat between two waffles. Drizzle a rum flavored sauce, garnish with pecans, and pair with grapefruit and mint jelly. Finish with milk and coffee for a festive holiday meal.
Lloyd Buck Evans lies patient at University Hospital in Iowa City and would enjoy hearing from friends and supporters during his treatment. Community members are invited to send cards and messages to boost his spirits.
Circle I of the Guild met at the church Friday afternoon with nine members present. Mrs. Claud Rhodebeck led the meeting, Mrs. Ernest Jones gave devotions and the prayer calendar, and Mrs. Sam Votratz presented the program The Story of Christ Christmas gifts were exchanged and refreshments of the season were served by Mrs Rhodebeck and Elizabeth Davis
About 50 Swift and Co. employees enjoyed a Turkey Dinner with trimmings Thursday evening. Walker Wheeler led as master of ceremonies. The Red Brick Rhythm band of 16 pupils provided entertainment under Mrs. Benson. Guests included I F King and Bob King of Mt Pleasant, Walt Whitmore and Er H King of Keokuk. Pen and pencil sets were given to Mr. Lovingfoss and Mr Wheeler. A $24.41 collection supported the Red Brick school band. Committee members were Mrs. Daryle Leffler, Mrs. Sammy Warren Jr., and Mrs. Howard Savers.
Members of the WSCS gathered Friday afternoon in a Methodist church for their annual Christmas meeting. The parlor featured a Christmas tree, candles arranged by president Mrs. Don Maxwell, including two seven-branch candelabras and lights on the speaker stand, piano, and altar.
Community calendar lists multiple events with times and venues. Eastern Star Christmas party at the Temple with children's program and exchange gifts. Golden Age club skipped until January 12. Knights of Pythias at KP hall. Bible Study paused until January 5. open houses for Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mayhew and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tucker on specific addresses with afternoon and evening hours. Presbyterian Prayer service at 4:35 a.m. at the church.
Picture of Christ lit by blue candies framed the event as Hostess Group Circle Number Three led by Mrs. Neil Burton conducted devotions featuring St. Luke’s birth narrative read by Mrs. Hull with piano by Mrs. Payne. Other readings and charity illustrations highlighted missionary work by group members. coffee and Christmas decor followed in the dining room.
The Stewart school staged a Christmas program Friday featuring kindergarten readings and nursery rhymes under Anita Tellin, a carol sing along, and a second act on "Christmas Customs around the World" directed by Lois Wait. Five scenes by the six grades showcased customs from Germany Holland England France and others with fifth grade students and Shirley Soeth managing stage settings.
Robert Jacobs aimed to swim the Mississippi on horseback but faced trouble when his horse balked at the Wolf River edge and dumped him into cold water during a trial.
January marriage notice from Mr and Mrs Ira Smith of 504 South Street Fairfield announces the betrothal of their daughter Mildred to Donald Guy son of Mr and Mrs Dan Guy of near Brighton. The wedding is set at the Fairfield Methodist church on January 4.
The Sewktte club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Carl Dallmeyer’s home. Guests included Mrs. Bill Lorenzen and Mrs. Richard Ross. Winners in Christmas contests were Mrs. Ivan Marston and Mrs. Paul Te Bockhorst. Marston also won the door prize. Secret sister names were revealed during gift exchanges. The hostess and Mrs. Ross served a candlelight repast matching the holiday theme. The next meeting date will be announced with Mrs. TeBockhorst hosting.
The Central Woman’s Fellowship held its December gathering at the church led by Roy Randall. Guests described Christmas customs from England Germany Scotland Latvia Japan and Australia with Mrs. Gerald MecGaffey Mrs. Robert Rollo Mrs. Alfred Leake and John Skujins among speakers. Group reports and carols accompanied worship followed by refreshments hosted by Group IV.
Members of the Homemakers club of Taylor No 9 met with Mrs. Neill Trotman Thursday afternoon to elect officers for the coming year. New officers are Neill Trotman president Harold Ahrens vice president and Arthur Wiley secretary and treasurer.
Happy birthday to Charles Anthony Leeper ninth today son of Mr and Mrs Gifford Leeper of Brighton. Many happy returns to Jody Timmins Beverly Wilson Mrs W B Dupuis Mrs John West Gleede F Cold of Coppock Richard Allen Stephens and Mrs Claude Goldsmith Sunday Judy Starner daughter of Mr and Mrs William Starner Crawfordsville is ten today Mr and Mrs A C Ruegseg er observe their wedding anniversary. Happy birthday to Mrs Charles Murdock Joyce Brewer Bob Carson Paul Horak Harold Mangold Patricia Rae Schulty and Mrs A C Peterson.
Blaine B. Goff of Long Beach California serves as Admiral's Guard on the U S S Helena and acted as a orderly for President Elect Eisenhower during part of his return from Korea. He will take a 20 day leave at home in January.
A rich holiday cake uses egg nog as filling between two quarter inch layers. The filling combines four egg yolks with sugar enriched flour and butter cooled, cooked over simmering water until thick, then cooled with lemon rind nuts citron raisins and fruit juice stirred in.
St Marys Circle held its annual Christmas gathering at Mrs Harry Sowdens home with 24 members and a guest Miss Loretta Chapek present. Leader Mrs Mary Reister led the meeting and outlined plans for a family party at Mrs Reisters home on Sunday January 15. Prizes from the evening games went to Mrs Leo Sueppel and Mrs Hubert.
Mrs Rose Secrest and Mrs Ed Sullivan hosted a holiday gathering with Mrs Hubert Redlinger Mrs Ray Redlinger and Miss Chapek assisting with seasonal refreshments. At the end Mrs Hubert Redlinger played Santa and handed out exchange gifts from a lighted Christmas tree.
Mrs. Howard Wagner presided at the Rebekah lodge meeting with 17 members. The lodge will invite the Odd Fellows for a joint installation in January. Committees include kitchen and dining room, entertainment, auditing, with several named members.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. White gift Sunday morning worship at 11 a.m. Sermon titled Where Is He That is Born King of the Jews. Evening program at 7 30 p m includes a choir segment. IL Fast pastor invites attendees.
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