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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1934
Page
6
The report covers multiple social club events, including H. J. club Christmas gathering at Mrs. TeBockhorst with Santa gifts, E. O. W. club party at Mrs. Grayson’s, and plans for future meetings. Also listed are nurse alumni officers, Ace He Bridge Club activities, Methodist Sunday class visit, Pleasant Valley club program, and Christmas party scenes with refreshments and decorations.
Allen Barclay celebrated his fourth birthday yesterday with seven guests at his home, gifts including a toy grocery store. Josephine Oldfield and Elsie Pratten also have birthdays today, with Miss Ruby Washburn noted as celebrating. Benjamin Disraeli quotes appear in the clipping alongside local birthday mentions.
Mrs. Lloyd Altiman and others gathered at Mrs. W. W. Wilson’s Chapter J, PP. E. O., meeting yesterday afternoon. Mrs. George Freshwaters read two Christmas tales, A Christmas Present for a Lady and Dickens Christmas Care. Mrs. C. H. Guther led activities.
The fifth annual junior college Little Theatre Christmas party sponsored by Delta Psi Omega was hosted by Mrs. C.S. Williams. About 70 attended as a one act comedy coached by Mary Mickey featured Hayden Hushes as a nervous old bachelor entangled by his niece Kathryn Little. The event included musical numbers by the men's quartet and a trio, with Helen Coffey on piano and Miss Larby assisting with makeup. Gifts to the Y W C A, decorations by Lisle Hering and David Munro, and refreshments by Helen Melinski and Mary Mickey completed the celebration attended by faculty alumni and Mary Mickey, who is taking work in school this year.
More than 200 attendees at the Christian church honored Joe Caputo who will leave Jan 1 to become club agent in Johnson County. The event featured 4-H girls and boys, a fountain pen gift for Joe, a giant popcorn ball, and remarks from H L Walker Everett Hayes E P Hayes and W J Roudabush.
Washington high school toppled Mt. Pleasant 24 to 6 in the Little Six opener. Tucker led scoring with four field goals and three free throws as Washington held Mt. Pleasant to one field goal late in the game. Coach Guy Carlton praised the persistent spirit and announced a free throw workout after the game.
The Pansy Hill Cleb Christmas dinner gathered about thirty club members and families yesterday at Mr. and Mrs. C. Hering’s home. Mrs. Hering led planning with helpers including Mrs. Caldwell and Mrs. Wagner. Entertainment featured Wilma Ellis and harp and piano by Mrs. Hering. A white elephant exchange closed the meal with light stunts.
Ainsworth high school defeated Crawfordsville on their home court in a league game. C White scored 13 and J Edmondson 17 as Ainsworth led 16 to 11 after one half and 27 to 16 after the third. final score 42 to 1. Reserves won 21 to 8 as Mt. Union visit promised next.
Stanford basketball travels to Iowa City to meet the University of Iowa in an intersectional game. The Cardinal will play Notre Dame, Michigan State, and Marquette on successive nights before facing Iowa, the Big Ten’s western foe, in the Hewkeye Field House.
A historian notes speculative views about a third eye located atop the head in early humans. The text cites obscure references including names Totals 1444 6 Neferee and Sauer of Simpson without clear context or evidence.
Lill Cummings announces the Washington division of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold the athletic show on the evening of Thursday January 3 instead of New Year's night. The wrestling and boxing card is being arranged and Bob Rush the boxing coach of the State University of Iowa will again be the match maker and oversee opening program week after next.
Announcement notes the postponement of the Jane Bary meeting of the Merry Makers club due to a natal dinner with Mrs. Charles Ashby serving as secretary-treasurer.
The Rethel church hosts a Christmas social on Saturday evening December 22 after a 6 pm supper. Attendees should bring two dishes, sandwiches, and own place settings with salad for dessert provided. The Methodist Primary Department hosts a 2 pm party, the Rebekahs host a 6:50 pm dinner, and Rainbow Girls hold a covered dish dinner at 6:15 pm with initiation at 7:30 pm.
The DeMolays plan a 7 30 Monday night gathering to elect the DeMolay mayor. Members are urged to read the ads and listen for president's remarks as part of the event.
A police man named George Way Cleaf was hospitalized in Chicago by a severe yawning habit that fatigued him at about five yawns per minute. The incident was noted at Cook County Hospital as another case linked to the same pattern.
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