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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1938

Page

3

Voice and Piano Recital by Elsie Bratten Pupils

Music pupils of Elsie Bratten held a home recital with vocal and piano selections yesterday afternoon. Betty Stevens was honored at a farewell party before her California vacation. West Chester and Washington classes joined. refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Had Waber and Mrs. Dreckmeier.

Elsie Bratten Miss Bratten Betty Stevens California West Chester Washington Had Waber Dreckmeier Ailene Huber Hosner Dorothy Ferguson You

Obscure Hints of Performances and a Fayette Marriage

The fragment lists numerous names and works including The First Dancing Lesson and The Cuckoo Clock, with scattered titles and performers. It ends noting John P Clyde and Mrs Mary Clement of Fayette, Iowa, obtained a marriage license here today.

John P. Clyde Mary Clement Fayette, Iowa

Student Recital of Piano Music Held Yesterday

A pupil recital by Mrs. Henry Shields's students occurred yesterday at 3 p.m. at her home, showcasing marked improvement in technique and musical presentation. The program featured pieces by Thompson, Sharpe, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saens, Haydn, Grieg, and more, performed by students including Nita O Donley, Virginia McLaughlin, Jane Baldrige, and others.

Henry Shields Thompson Sharpe Thompson Patty Patterson the Jolly Piper Fox Nita O’donley Elaine Thomassen Klemm Virginia McLaughlin Esther Stewart Mendelsohn Saint-Saens Mary Baldrige Rondon Clement Thompson Margaret Ralston Thompson John Alden Priscilla — Thompson Thompson Sara Miller Lemont Marguerites _ Hadley Eleanor Tucker Haydn Jane Baldrige Grieg Jean Atchison Music Box Lindow Bennie Simpson

Letts Host Merry Ten Club Pinochle Evening

The Merry Ten club met Friday evening with hosts Mr and Mrs Grove Letts. Guests included Mr and Mrs Sam Munson Mr Harold Anderson and Margaret Anderson Pinochle was played at five tables. High score prizes went to Mrs Sam Munson and Elmer Wulf. Consolation prizes went to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ornduff. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Mr and Mrs Earl Redlinger.

Merry Ten Club Grove Letts Sam Munson Harold Anderson Margaret Anderson Elmer Wulf Kenneth Ornduff Earl Redlinger

Shower Given for Mrs Pence by Mrs Murphy and Mrs Orr Mapel

Mrs Marion Pence was honored at a post nuptial shower hosted by Mrs James Murphy and Mrs Orr Mapel on Friday afternoon. Attendees included friends and relatives who shared gifts and well wishes for the soon to be married couple.

James Murphy Orr Mapel Marion Pence

Mrs Murphy's Home Holiday Bridal Tea

Tea guests gathered at Mrs Murphy's home to hem and embroider tea towels and pot holders. The bride received many useful gifts. Refreshments featured pink and white. The Murphy home was decorated for the holiday season.

Mrs. Murphy Murphy

Pythian Circle Holds Christmas Party and Gift Exchange

The Pythian Circle held a Christmas party yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Claude Tucker with ten members and two guests present. Mrs. I. T. Rehmel told a Christmas story and an exchange of gifts followed. Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. Gobble served a two course refreshments.

Pythian Circle Claude Tucker Frank Gobble I. T. Rehmel Arthur Yard Boyd Foster Tucker Gobble

Glenn C. Smith Weds Helen Zaring in Springville

A Springville Methodist parsonage ceremony joined Helen Zaring and Glenn C. Smith of Rock Island NL in marriage Monday. Smith, a traffic sergeant, will reside in Rock Island. attendees included Mr and Mrs Clinton Walton of Springville. Smith is son of Mrs Minnie Jensen of West Chester.

Washington West Chester Methodist Springville Helen Zaring Glenn C. Smith Rock Island Minnie Jensen

Surprise Party Honoring Mrs. Albaugh

Mrs. Elva Albaugh enjoyed a birthday gathering hosted by cousin Mrs. John Rath. Guests played Chinese checkers, shared two course refreshments, and admired a decorated birthday cake centerpiece. Attendees included Mrs. Clarence Brinning, Mrs. Ralph Leffler, Mrs. Clarence Coats, Mrs. Mary Curl, Mrs. Arthur Yard, Mrs. Lola Rath, and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Rath.

Elva Albaugh John Rath Albauch Rath Leo Albaugh Clarence Brinning Ralph Leffler Clarence Coats Mary Curl Arthur Yard Lola Rath Lester Rath

Christmas social notices and events listed for week

Social calendar items show a Christmas party pot luck at the Masonic Temple at 6 30 pm with a ten cent gift exchange moveable table service and sandwiches Rebekah family party at L C C F hall WRLC dinner at G A R hall noon bring dish to pass box gift for exchange Walnut Woman's Club lunch at 1 pm hosted by Mrs Lyle Wilson program and box supper at Pleasant Ridge school Wednesday Dee 21 Ladies bring boxes community basket dinner at Franklin school Friday evening Dec 25

Masonic Temple Rebekah WRLC G.A.R. Hall Walnut Woman's Club Lyle Wilson Pleasant Ridge Dee Gladys Stalder Franklin School

Chapter Y T T T Social Meeting Highlights

The social meeting of Chapter Y T T T was held last evening at Mrs. M. J. Cruise's home with Elsie Glassburner as assistant hostess. Three tables of bridge awarded high to Mrs. Ed Miek and low to Mrs. Harold MW Putnam. Christmas gift exchange followed by refreshments.

Y. T.T.T M. J. Cruise Elsie Glassburner Ed Miek Harold MW. Putnam

Christmas Program and Exchange Promised for Afternoon

Marguerite Brohm, a teacher at 26415, announces a Christmas program and exchange to be held in the afternoon.

Marguerite Brohm

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