Pythian Sisters Hold Annual Christmas Party
Pythian Sisters and families gathered last evening at the K P hall for their annual Christmas party and program. Readings included Little Town of Bethlehem by Betty Mayo The Snow Man by Donna Crone Working for Jenta by Ronnie Baker and Robbie Johnson offered a reading. Santa arrived during Jingle Bells to distribute gifts and assist in the gift exchange. Treats included ice cream sundaes, and refreshments followed the program with visiting and card games. Committees named for entertainment gift exchange and treats included Mrs Sherm Crone Mrs Roy Teets Mrs Myrtle Poole Mrs George Baker Mrs Russell Goodin and Mrs Richard Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P. Hall
Little Town of Bethlehem
Betty Mayo
Donna Crone
Jenta
Ronnie Baker
Robbie Johnson
Santa Claus
Santa
Sherm Crone
Roy Teets
Myrtle Poole
George Baker
Russell Goodin
Richard Johnson
Elsie Bratten
Surprise for Everette Roberts at Neighborly Chicken Supper
Twenty nine neighbors gathered at Everette Roberts and wife IVR and Mrs Roberts home for a chicken supper. Afterward guests played pinochle and visited. Attending were the Simmerings, Wil dens, Richards, Roberts and Cole families, Frame, Ebner, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Roberts
Will Cole
Emmett Frame
Lewis Ebner
Beverly
Kenneth
Pleasant Hill school hosts Friday night social crowd
Community gathering at Pleasant Hill school on Friday night December 22 offers refreshments apples cookies and candy. Organizers include Mrs. Paul Harvey Mrs. Ted Crone and Mrs. Clayton Hear with 2652 meals prepared. want-ads urged for participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Paul Harvey
Ted Crone
Clayton Hear
Social Calendar Brightens Week with Holiday Gatherings
Thursday features a Christmas program at 1.0.C.F. hall with Rebekahs and PEO groups hosting a party including Ella Warren, Margaret Cowdencirele, and Marjorie Carlson at 404 East Washington. Friday brings Joy Good Timers dance Rendezvous with Paul Gayer orchestra and a Baptist Missionary Society luncheon at 1 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. Hall
Rebekahs
P.E.O
Ella Warren
Margaret Cowdencirele
Paul Gayer
Baptist Missionary Society
Ka Suauire
Young Birthdays Highlight Local Families
Joyce Brewer celebrates two years as daughter of Mr and Mrs Jay Brewer. Bob Carson Paul Horak Harold Mangold and Cloyce Burham also have birthdays. Maxine Guenther turns sixteen with brother Billy turning seven tomorrow. Parents include Elmer Guenther Elsie Bratten Carolyn Carbee and Vera Turnipseed with Wellman ties and Audrey Jean Putman also celebrating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Brewer
Jay Brewer
Bob Carson
Paul Horak
Harold Mangold
Cloyce Burham
Maxine Guenther
Billy
Mrs
Elmer Guenther
Elsie Bratten
Carolyn Carbee
Vera Turnipseed of
Wellman
Audrey Jean Putman
Royal Neighbors Lodge Social Meeting Highlights
Mrs. Mary DeWitt and her daughter Pearl co hosted a Royal Neighbors lodge gathering at 308 West Jefferson Tuesday evening. A potluck supper at 6 36 preceded a Christmas exchange and games including Hooch ing and bingo with prizes to Gertrude Walker and Leslie Payne. Fourteen members attended. The next meeting is a January 2 business session at the Woodway ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary DeWitt
Pearl
Royal Neighbors Lodge
West Jefferson Street
Gertrude Walker
Leslie Payne
Woodway
Christmas Program by Rural Women Club
Mrs. Charles Palmer hosted thirteen Rural Woman's club members for a Christmas program led by Mrs. Claude Rhodebeck. The event featured a quartet, Bible reading, a playlet, troup singing, and an exchange of gifts with refreshments served to members and five invited school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Palmer
Rural Woman's Club
Claude Rhodebeck
Frank Pringle
Palmer
Alliman
Schwartz
Mary Shields
Rhodebeck
Lloyd Alliman
Grant Humston
Bart Gregory
Junior College Holiday Dance Draws Students
Washington junior college students held a semi formal Christmas dance at the high school gym last evening. Twenty five couples danced to Gene Tucker's Rhythm Club with tickets from 30 cents to 11:45 p.m. Chaperones included Dean and Mrs Harland Mead and others. James Wooley chaired the event with decorations by Helen Rhodebeck and a committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Junior College
Tweny
Gene Tucker
Rhythm Club
Harland Mead
Geo Mohr
Kenneth Kimrlin
Virginia Morris
Walter Lussky
Althea Montgomery
James Wooley
Helen Rhdédebeck
Mary Westphal
Jean Shirk
Ernest Moothart
Bill McGinnis
Francis Mangold
Beverly Niffenegger
Charles Thrapp
Lois Humble
Leo Palmer
Charlotte Campbell
Frances Haves
Auxiliary Legion reports and plans from meeting
The Legion auxiliary outlined progress with 100 members and gifts sent to Des Moines for hospital veterans. They funded cheer cards, cash for head quarters to provide layettes, and donations to Goodfellows and other drives. Two monthly meetings were approved a social first Wednesday and a regular third Wednesday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Des Moines
Child Welfare Committee
Goodfellows
Y.W.C.A
Department
Paul Snakenberg
Wyman Community Club Christmas Party at School Gym
The Wyman Community club held its annual Christmas supper and party at the school gymnasium. About 125 people attended as a pot luck meal was shared. The program included solos, readings, musical duets, and a gift exchange with Santa Claus decorations enhancing the festive atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WYMAN
Wyman Community Club
Jean Humphreys
Dee
Bobby Evane
Evelyn Johnston
Frieda Rees
Reading
Adiline Humphreys
Vielix
Mise Helen Masha
James Dunn
Norma
Mary Lena Davis
Doraine Oldt
Philip Yohe
Santa Claus
Class Has Potluck Supper and Officers Elected
The Home Builders class held a pot Luck supper and program at the Methodist church social hall attended by about fifty. Officers for the year elected were Glenn Thompson president A L Nelson vice president Mrs Golia Miller secretary treasurer and Mrs Everette Ward reporter. Dr R Keagy received a leather portfolio and spoke. the program featured a Miranda and Mary Martin piano duet carol singing and a Battle of the Sexes with men winning. The event closed with music and a prayer by Dr Keagy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Glenn Thompson
A. L. Nelson
Golia Miller
Everette Ward
R. ©. Keagy
L. E. Travis
H. J. Brenneman
Miranda
Mary Martin
Dr. Keagy
Presbyterian Aid Groups Meet in Regular Session
Group 1 of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid gathered at Mrs. Harold Johnson's home with five members and three guests present. Devotions were led by Mrs. Howard Miller, and Mrs. J. C. Carris presided over the meeting planning the year ahead. Refreshments followed the social hour. Group 2 met with twelve members hosted by Mrs. Will Hemmings. slogan contests and refreshments marked the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Harold Johnson
Fred Reid
Elsie Bratten
Leland Carris
Howard Miller
J. C. Carris
Will Hemmings
Hemmings
W. W. Wilson
Archie Keuwer
Large Crowd Attends Baptist Bible School Christmas Party
About 275 people gathered at the Baptist church for the Bible school pupils and friends program. Carol Forgey and Isabelle Combs led activities, C. V. Brown presided, Rev. I. Fredmund gave a greeting, and Santa Claus distributed sacks of treats. The Friendly Bible class later presented Mrs St Fredmund with a Christmas gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
The
Bible School
Carol Forgey
Isabelle Combs
C. V. Brown
I. Fredmund
Santa Claus
Little Town of
Bethlehem
Friendly Bible Class
St. Fredmund
Martha Foster Hosts Christmas Bridge Party
Martha Foster hosted seven guests at a Christmas party last evening at her parents home southwest of Wellman. At two bridge tables, Clarice Meek won the high score prize and Mrs. D. C. Barrett took the low score prize. Refreshments were served at a pine-decorated table with red candles. Guests included Mrs. Nathan Wilson of West Liberty and several Washington residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Foster
B. C. Foster
Wellman
Clarice Meek
D. C. Barrett
Nathan Wilson
West Liberty
Barrett
Mses Meek
Margaret Christenson
Aila Hiltunen
Thelma Luther
Alfred Brown
Washington
Mrs McClure Hosts Fine Just Us Club Christmas Luncheon
Mrs D W McClure hosted the Just Us club at her home for a Christmas luncheon and meeting attended by nineteen members and guests. The event featured a three course meal, carols, birthday honors, readings, gift exchanges, a white elephant game, and a Goodfellows baskets drive. Guests included Mrs Don McClure and son Paul, Mrs B J Holmes, Mrs Bethel Van Ness, and Mrs Kay Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. McClure
Just Us Club
Walter Logan
W. CC. McFadden
John Dodd
McClure
Will Sickels
Jesse Campbell
L. F. Harding
Don McClure
Paul
B. J. Holmes
Bethel van Ness
Centerville
Kay Ferguson
Grinnell
Baptist Missionary Society Luncheon Meeting Planned
Mrs Ed Squire will host a Baptist Missionary Society luncheon on Friday at 1 pm with assistant hostesses Mrs Wylie and Mrs Clyde Brown. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass and sandwiches to share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Squire
Baptist Missionary Society
Wylie
Clyde Brown
Christmas Seals Aid Tuberculosis Control in County
Dr. D C Barrett says Christmas Seal proceeds fund X ray screening of contacts suspects and old TB cases. Five clinics have yielded almost 500 chest X rays, giving a clearer view of TB in the county and boosting plans for a 1940 rural Iowa program dependent on seal sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Barrett
Health Department
Washington County Tuberculosis Association
Iowa
Property Owners to Pay 2 548 495 Taxes in 1949
Waterloo Black Hawk county property owners will pay 2 548 495 in taxes in 1949 Bailey Barnes county auditor announced The figure exceeds the tax bill of 19239 by 161 1581 The auditor cites the pay as you go plan for county relief taxes rising from 90 900 in 1939 to 185 000 in 1940 Other increases include 15 000 in the juvenile court fund and about 33 000 in school tax Marshal Roy Pearson something to work on He stole 100 quarts of fruit The thief pried open a basement window and carefully selected a variety of fruit before escaping
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Black Hawk
Bailey Barnes
Roy Pearson
Fruit loving thief breaks into Paul Hearn home
A thief invaded the residence of Paul Hearn in Monticello recently, stealing fruit and causing minor property disruption. No injuries reported. Local police are investigating the incident and reviewing nearby surveillance footage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hearn
Monticello
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Geo. McFadden
Bootery
Carr's Market
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Lodge
Doug
Marco Polo
Hollywood
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Santa Monica
Cal
Fairbanks
Wyman Club
Presbyterian Aid Groups
Ples
Penney Company
CBS
Sale
Bell Ringer
Mae
van Arden
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