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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1946
Page
4
Notices list events for a social calendar including an O E S luck supper and Christmas party at the Masonic temple at 6 30 p m with a 10 cent gift exchange and a children's program followed by a church gathering at Bethel congregation with a cooperative supper at 6 50 p m and a short program. readers urged to submit by 10 p m Saturday.
Mr and Mrs G M Wylie of route four Washington announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia Ellen to Richard A Knupp son of Mr and Mrs Cloyce Knupp of Prairie Flower community The couple revealed the news at a family dinner Miss Wylie continues nurses training at Cook County Hospital in Chicago focusing on pediatrics Knupp attends Washington Junior College The wedding is planned for after her graduation from Burlington Protestant Hospital Burlington where she studies nursing
The B and G Firestone store entertained eight Diamond D X dealers from the county at a dinner meeting yesterday evening at The Pines. A sales meeting followed the dinner.
Grace Hill hosts a Christmas evening at the community building with large attendance. Decorations, a cooperative supper led by Mrs. Floyd Smith and Mrs. Dan Boone, and a program guided by Mrs. Lloyd Hayes and others featured carols, readings from Luke, prayers, a children's story, a piano solo, and a gift and food shower for Rev. and Mrs. Smith from Santa Claus.
The Homan's Society of Christian Service held a 75 attendee meeting in the Methodist Church Ladies Lounge decorated for Christmas. Mrs. P. L. Etter led, with poetry, hymns, and a study on India to begin monthly sessions.
Norma Buser daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Buser Columbus Junction and Robert Gipple son of Hilton Gipple Columbus Junction wed at St Marys rectory Lone Tree in a double ring rite. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Lyle Morgan. The couple will reside in Muscatine after a reception at the bride's home.
Mrs Cloyd Blankenhorn entertained the Tuesday Bridge club at her Ainsworth home for a Christmas party Tuesday afternoon. The house was decorated with a Christmas tree and seasonal decor. Bridge was played at three tables with Mrs Irene Thompson re-
The American Legion Auxiliary Christmas party met at Legion hall in Crawfordsville. A living room setting with a fireplace and candles greeted attendees. Santa distributed gifts as members enjoyed music and reports. The group announced profits from a bazaar and planned a January shower for a member.
The hostess and her daughter Mrs Alien Barth hosted a lovels luncheon with a Christmas tree shaped salad and clover leaf rolls. Guests included Mrs Helen Ki core Mrs Georgia McGinnis and Mrs Barth with prizes for high score and consolation. Gifts from the Christmas tree followed the luncheon.
Rebekah lodge held a regular session at I.O.O.F. hall with two new membership applications approved. The newly elected noble grand and vice grand recited ritual portions and installation plans were discussed for the January 3 meeting. Joint installation with the Odd Fellows is set for January 8 with committees named for refreshments, family social events, and dining room duties.
Bill Chance is observing his 44th birthday today in a personal milestone noted by family and friends.
Irene Lane and Clarence T. Duncan repeated their vows in a candlelight ceremony at St. John's Methodist Church Davenport. The 7:30 p.m. service was officiated by Rev. James Ullinger in the presence of twenty guests. The couple will reside in Davenport and the bride plans to continue teaching at Jefferson Elementary. Duncan is a John Deere draftsman and World War II veteran who served in France as an ordnance instructor.
Mr and Mrs E L Rouse entertained Pansy Hill club members and families at a pinochle party Thursday evening. Nine families attended and high score winners were Mrs Lloyd Neiswanger and O E F Babb. Christmas gifts were exchanged from a decorated tree.
Refreshments in keeping with Christmas were served by Mrs. Rouse, Mrs. O FE Babb, Dorothy Babb, and Mrs. John Wagner, at the community gathering.
A solution of salt in vinegar may be used to remove tea stains from china.
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