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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1937

Page

2

Local Christmas travel and new arrivals noted

Rev Vernon Carter and Joyce Alleen depart for Des Moines and Osceola to visit family and return on Christmas day. Mr and Mrs Walter Berry of Des Moines announce a daughter Margaret Kay born yesterday. Miss Virginia Shannon home from Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls with Bob Shannon visiting from the University of Iowa. Mrs George Maxwell moves to the south apartment of the McElhinney house and Miss Nellie Tripp will reside there. Dr and Mrs O F Boller rent the North Apartment in the same house.

Vernon Carter Joyce Alleen Des Moines Carter Osceola Walter Berry Ashington Margaret Kay Berger Margaret Brookhart Virginia Shannon Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Bob Shannon University of Iowa At Iowa City George Maxwell McElhinney House Nellie Tripp Oo. F. Boller

We Drink Rain A Simple Guide To Water Quality

The text explains that drinking water begins as rain that percolates through soil. It absorbs impurities and may acquire color odor taste and hardness. Microscopic life and sometimes disease bacteria can be carried along in the journey from sky to faucet.

Hospital Admits Mrs Paul Gadway and Ibara Swartzendruber

Mrs Paul Gadway of Washing was admitted last night for observation. Ibara Swartzendruber Well s was admitted yesterday afternoon for medical care.

Paul Gadway Rvation Ibara Swartzendruber Wells

Birth announced of twin boys for Mr and Mrs Smith Brookhart Jr

Relatives in Washington D C received word December 17 of twin sons born to Mr and Mrs Smith Brookhart Jr The boys are named Charles Edward and Theodore Paul and will go by Ned and Ted Moody family notices include local shoppers and travel of Walter Jungbluth visiting from Pennsylvania University during Christmas holidays

Smith Brookhart, Jr Washington, D.C Charles Edward Theodore Paul Ned Ted Nicola & Harmon Washington Bernice Brown Wellman F. M. Lindenmeyer West Chester Fred Hauenstein Columbus Junction Tom Davis Ainsworth Merle Gardner George Yeager Crawfordsville Laura Littlefield Keota F. C. Vanerus Brighton Josephine Singmaster Walter Jungbluth Pennsylvania Philadelphia

Standard Oil Man Receives 30 Year Service Pin

Davenport December 21 R E McLellan assistant manager of the Davenport division of Standard Oil Co has been awarded a thirty year service pin. He is among fifty men of the company honored in six months. Starting as a tank wagon driver in Logansport Indiana he has held sales and managerial posts in four divisions. He came to Davenport from Quincy Illinois as assistant manager. The pin was presented at a managers and assistants meeting at the Chicago office.

Davenport R. E. McLellan Standard Oil Co McLellan Logansport Ind Quincy, II Chicago

Hotel fire kills woman guest in Greencastle

A fire at the Crawford hotel in Greencastle Indiana today burned a woman to death and injured three others. Firemen rescued 30 guests by carrying them down ladders from the second floor as firefighters battled the blaze.

Greencastle Ind Crawford Hotel Louise Keuklineck

Christmas Cooking With Gelatin Mold Dish

A festive gelatin mold recipe instructs folding in slightly thickened gelatin, filling molds, chilling until firm, unmolding on crisp lettuce, and garnishing with mayonnaise. Serves six.

Knox

Christmas Dinner Preparations From An Old Menu Plan

Meal planning and advance preparation for Christmas is urged with tips on color, decor, and make ahead recipes. The piece details nut stuffing with oysters and sausage, wild fowl dishes, cranberry sauces, and a variety of salads and desserts, offering ready ahead steps for a bountiful holiday meal.

Mishawaka Man Dies From Fatal Burns

A Mishawaka resident identified as 40 suffered fatal burns in a incident, with authorities reporting the fatal injuries and investigation ongoing.

Mishawaka, Ind

Xenia Guests Visit Cedar Rapids and Idaho Falls Trio

Dee Xenia and her parents Mr and Mrs Sherd Wilson of Idaho Falls Idaho visited Cedar Rapids meeting daughter in law Mrs Wayne Norman. Florence Baird vacations from Waterloo with her parents Mr and Mrs George Baird while Pauline Clegg of Phoenix visits her parents Mr and Mrs John Clegg. The Stephen family hosted a Christmas dinner with relatives including the Stephens children and Maurine and Richard Stephens. The Clegg couple plans a winter southern trip, delayed by ice.

Itv RL. Stephens Xenia Dee Sherd Wilson Idaho Falls Idaho Wayne Norman Cedar Rapids Norman Florence Baird Waterloo George Baird Pauline Clegg Phoenix Ariz Ice Mrs Henry Wagen

Talley Schliekelman to Wed in January

Mrs. Edwin R. Talley announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of her daughter Lucy Alice Talley to R. J. Schliekelman of Washington. The ceremony is set for January 6 at St James church in Washington and will be followed by a residence in Washington.

R. J. Schliekelman Lucy Alice Talley Edwin R. Talley Los Angeles Calif Lucy Alice Washington St. James Church Miss Talley University of Iowa School of Nursing University Hospitals Schliekelman Delta Chi Fraternity University of Iowa University of Minnesota Washington County

Visitors and travel notes from local families

Knecht visited Sunday at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dunbar near Brighton. H G Gilbert leaves today for Port Smith Arkansas for a visit.

Knecht Carl Dunbar Brighton H. G. Gilbert Port Smith, Ark

Brighton Pythian Sisters elect officers for year

The Brighton Pythian Sisters elected officers for the year. Most excellent chief Grace McClean, manager Vera Marshall, excellent junior Vera Statler, excellent senior Marjorie Beauchamp, records Gertrude Beatty, finance Hazel Long, guard Eunice Gowey, protector Tena Marshall, pianist Beatrice Tracy, press Grace Kessel, degree staff captain Nellie Hagans. Installation set for January 5.

Brighton Brighton Pythian Sisters Grace McClean Vera Marshall Vera Statler Marjorie Beauchamp Gertrude Beatty Hazel Long Eunice Gowey Tena Marshall Beatrice Tracy Grace Kessel Nellie Hagans

School program and prayer meeting announced

The Egypt school will hold a program on Tuesday December 21 at 7 P M. Edith Davison is the teacher. A Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday morning at the home of Miss Nelle Wilson at 102 East Second Street.

Egypt Tues At & P. M. Luneh Edith Davison Presbyterian Cottage Nelle Wilson East Second Street

Social Calendar Shows Local Club Gatherings This Week

A busy week features Tuesday tea at 2:30 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Maynard Brown at 742 East Main, with the Pythian Sisters and W. auxiliary Christmas exchanges. Wednesday includes Homemakers Club and Glendale and Spread Eagle meetings with exchanges. Thursday hosts EO Chapter No. 98 Christmas party at Masonic Temple with potluck and gifts. Jolly Good Timers dance follows.

Maynard Brown East Main Street Pythian Sisters K. C Lester Stone Glendale Spread Eagle Ben Schantz White Elephant Masonic Temple

Y's Men Christmas Dance At KC Hall Draws Twenty Couples

The Y's Men's Christmas dance at the KC hall attracted about twenty couples in a semi formal event. Music was by Boyer's orchestra and a Finlandia song performed by a trio. Prizes were awarded for stunts and Ted Brown led the organizing committee. The group plans an annual Christmas party at the Y MCA with a dinner and Santa gifts for children.

K. C. Hall Boyer Finlandia Milo Sorden E. D. Morrison, Jr Roger Sherman E. D Morrison, Jr Ted Brown Santa Claus Clarence Logan D. F. Barnes W. F E. Bond

Delbert Foster Farewell by County 4-H

About 125 to 150 people gathered at United Presbyterian Church Saturday night to honor Delbert Foster 4-H club agent as he leaves Washington for a new Davis County county agent post. Donald Marek led activities after a cooperative dinner with carols, gifts were exchanged, and Foster praised Marek and the scholarship win.

United Presbyterian Church Delbert Foster Washington Davis County 4-H Boys Donald Marek Maurine Walker John Knotek 4-H Mr. Foster County 4H Foster Donald

Royal Neighbors Elect Officers at a Recent Meeting

The Royal Neighbors met Thursday for a special meet and Christmas exchange. Election of officers was held with Lillian D Litt as oracle and a slate including Gertrude Walker Margaret Payne Nellie Moriarity and others. Installation of officers occurred in January followed by a Christmas exchange and refreshments.

Lillian D. Litt Gertrude Walker Margaret Payne Nellie Moriarity Flossie Long Iva Jacobs Winnie Beiter Mary DeWitt Nellie Horn W. Kyle Lula William Grae Stewart Stewart

Round Grove School Holds Evening Christmas Program

The Round Grove school will hold a programmed evening on December 22 at ? o'clock with hot lunch served. Dawiete Fisher, teacher. A potluck supper and Christmas program at Living Lake school Friday evening December 24 are invited. Supper at 6 30, program to follow. Winn F Beiter. 26500

Round Grove Dawiete Fisher Living Lake Frida Friends Living Art Winn F. Beiter

Party Attended by Rev Nichol Jr and Mrs Hollander

The noted gathering included Rev W. M. Nichol Jr and Mrs Bernice Hollander of Wyman as part of the planned meal and social evening.

W. M. Nichol, Jr Bernice Hollander Wyman

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