Double Seven Club and Local Bridge Notices
Society reports and social items emphasize deadlines and events. The Double Seven bridge club met at Mrs. Huston’s home near Wyman with eleven members, high score by Miss Mildred Duvall, holiday decor and a gift exchange. Other notes cover Kensington club gift exchange, Do A L P club Christmas party, Tuesday Bridge Club at Ainsworth, Delta Dek Bridge Club officers, Woman's Home Missionary Society meeting, and Rebekah regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double Seven Bridge Club
Paul Huston
Wyman
Mildred Duvall
Paul
Guy Huston
Ainsworth
Kensington Club
Lucy Simkins
Jessie Moore
Ruth Norris
Nora Spessard
Delta Dek Bridge Club
Juanita Mathers
Buenneke
Grace Stone
Violet Lambert
Four candidates voted in for January initiation
Routine business was performed and four candidates were voted in to be initiated probably at the meeting of January 4. One evening guest, Mrs. Thompson of Marshalltown, is spending the winter here with her daughter Mrs. M. D. See.
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Thompson
Marshalltown
M. D. See
Homebuilders Class Elects New Officers at Christmas Supper
The Homebuilders Sunday school class of the Christian Church held a Christmas pot luck supper at the church last night. Mrs. Er. O. Harter presided as president with new officers elected: Mrs. Ralph McCreedy president, Mrs. Renny Schantz vice president, Mrs. Payne Craig secretary, and Mr Ray Rathmel treasurer. The group, formed in January 1934, has doubled in size and comprises the church's youngest married members.
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The
Christian Church
Payne Craig
Wilbur Harter
Er. O. Harter
Ralph McCreedy
Renny Schantz
Christmas social calendar for Rebekahs Rainbow Girls
A series of holiday events announced for December details include a Saturday dinner with a six o clock supper and a demand to bring two dishes plus own table service. The Rebekah annual Christmas dinner is set for Saturday night at 6:30 at the hall with two dishes per family and sandwiches. Rainbow Girls host a Christmas initiation with a 6:15 covered dish dinner and a 7:30 initiation, inviting Masons and Eastern Stars to bring a dish and own service.
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Jetel
Rebekahs
Rainbow Girls
DeMolays Set 7 30 Meeting To Elect Mayor
DeMolays will convene at 7 30 Monday night and members are urged to attend to elect the DeMolay mayor.
Rural Woman's Club Meets at Mrs Griges Home
Thursday the Rural Woman's Club holds an all day meeting at the home of Mrs. Orville Griges. Members will knot comforts and bring a darning needle and a sack lunch for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Woman's Club
Orville Griges
May Deduct Sales Tax Payments on State Income Tax
Iowa tax official says taxpayers may deduct sales tax payments on 1985 state income tax filings. Proof required. exemptions for gasoline taxes and auto license fees. Burden on the taxpayer to show receipts. impact expected to be limited for 1955 returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Daily Press Bureau
John W. Foster
State Board of Assessment and Review
Foster
Junior College Christmas Dance at School
The junior college held a Christmas dance in the high school gym last night with Boyd's orchestra. A larger crowd than usual attended, including alumni and guests. The party committee included Jean Moore Mae Caviness Betty Stephen George Means Eddie Barker and Peter Jungbluth. Decorations featured two trees streamers and red green white balls. A next event is not yet scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Jean Moore
Mae Caviness
Betty Stephen
George Means
Eddie Barker
Peter Jungbluth
Birthday Listings Brighten Community Themed Column
Local birthday notices celebrate a string of residents across Washington area. Helen Little marks her birthday as her health improves, Ruth McGraw and others plan dinners and greetings. Mrs. Sam Marsh, Miss Ruth Haffen, Elmer Sojka, Kathryn Bartosky, and several others receive well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Haffen
J. KE. Coffey
West Chester
Patriotic Society Plans School Club Network in Iowa
Invitations went out for a Saturday meeting of township leaders in Washington County to plan Sons and Daughters of the United States of America clubs. The event includes a noon cooperative dinner, DAR sponsorship, and guidance from county superintendent Lester Krabill as teachers promote patriotic education nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
The
Sons and Daughters of the United States of America
National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution
Lester Krabill
Iowa
Frances Cherry
Washington
Lucille Forgey
Edna Purvis
Orville Elder
Velma Stafford
English River
Agnes Kepler
Lime Creek
Edna Hendryx
Seventy
Irene Saunders
Cedar
Florence Thomas
Jackson
Winnie Belter
Highland
Martha Mathers
Oregon
Myrtle Lee
Marion
Esther Ginkens
Brighton
Bernice Howell
Clay
Nellie Wiley
Gertrude Anderson
Franklin
Frances Kleese
Dutch Creek
Glenn Miller
Noble
Vera Harvey
United States
Declam Winners Announced for Local Contests
J A Taylor announced the winners of a local declamation contest. Girls Iowa Nine entries include Catherine Masson in oratorical, Rachel Johnston in humor, Elizabeth Thorne in dramatic. Boys Iowa Nine participants are Milly Cox in humor, Robert Stevens in oratorical, Daryl Wetters in dramatic. Keokuk hosts mid January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Taylor
Iowa
Charles Tear
Donald Wheelan
Max Allen
Damascus Shrine No. 10 Announce Meeting Change
Damascus Shrine No 10 will dispense with this regular meeting. The next regular session is set for January 29. The notice provides a brief update on scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus Shrine
Hepburn Stars in The Little Minister at State Theater
Katharine Hepburn headlines RKO Radiopictures version of Barries The Little Minister opening at the State theater Christmas Day. Productions recreate Thrums Scotland with a full village set and notable cast including John Beal as the minister Alan Hale as Bob Dow and Richard Wallace directing.
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Katharine Hepburn
Rko-Radio
James Barrie
Thrums
Kirriemuir
California Hills
Barrie
Rintoul
Rob Dow
Nanny
Harrie
Miss Hepbury
John Beal
Alan Hale
Bob Dow
Richard Wallace
Barber Ted Dalton Returns After Flu Illness
Ted Dalton returns to his barber shop after a few days away due to flu and resumes work yesterday afternoon.
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Ted Dalton
District Legion Conference Plans in Washington Year’s End
Commander Aaron Stafford of Leon Beatty port leads preparations for the district Legion conference to be held in Washington on New Year’s night. Posts from across the first congressional district are expected to attend. Mother Commander McCabe of Mt. Pleasant is to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Stafford
Leon Beatty Port
Washington
First Congressional District
Imother
McCabe
Mt. Pleasant
Oldest American minister Rev August Beard dies in Connecticut
Norwalk Connecticut December 22 January 22 Rev August Beard aged 111 is described as the oldest minister in the United States and the oldest Yale graduate. He marked his birthday last May 7 by preaching at the Congregational church in Norwalk where he long served.
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Norwalk
Conn
August Beard
6Th
United States
Yale
Congregational
Local families gather for Christmas visits across towns
Miss Edna Lewis arrives from Tulsa to spend holidays with her mother Mrs. Rose Lewis and to stay through winter in Tulsa. Carolyn McCleery comes from Port Byron to visit her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Livingston and sons Dave and Bob of Park Ridge arrive for a few days. Aileen Milligan visits Guthrie Center home. Aliee McDaniel, Wim Stewart, Harlan McCreedy and others join relatives for a festive family Christmas at various homes. Esther McCreedy plans to meet Rees Gallo Way and children in Waterloo for a driving holiday visit.
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Edna Lewis
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Peabody College
Rose Lewis
Carolyn McCleery
Port Byron
D. P. Livingston and Sons
Dave
Bob
Park Ridge
Ss. W. Livingston
Aileen Milligan
Guthrie Center
W. D. Milligan
Aliee McDaniel
Onslow
Wim Stewart
Fred L. Stewart
Harlan McCreedy
David McCreedy
Belleview
Esther McCreedy
Rees Gallo
Bill
Jack
Rachel Ann
Waterloo
Millions Added to Relief Rolls in Year Says AFL
The American Federation of Labor reports five million more people were added to relief rolls over the past year and relief costs have more than doubled, in Washington, D. C. official remarks.
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Washington D. C
Dee. Ue
American Federation of Labor Today
Lemke Says Farm Bloc Aims to Force Early Vote
Representative William Lemke of North Dakota says the farm bloc in Congress plans an early vote on the Frazier Lemke farm mortgage refinancing bill. It would authorize issuance of several billion dollars of new currency.
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Washington, D. c
William Lemke
North Dakota
Congress
Frazier
Christmas Party Brought By Masons and Eastern Stars
In Ainsworth on Wednesday the Masons and Eastern Stars hosted a Christmas party at the Masonic hall with about fifty attendees. A pot luck supper preceded a program featuring Dr Mahin leading, Mary Lord solo, Marian Stephens recitation, Mabel Thomas solo, Praneis Beal, a male quartet including Will McConnell and Orville Thoma.
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Ainsworth
Masons and
Masonic Hall
Mahin
Mrs Mary Lord
Marian Stephens
Mabel Thomas Solo
Praneis Beal
Dr. Mahin
Will McConnell
Orville Thoma
Reading Club Program Recital and Christmas Party Notes
Carl Basseler and Beverly Butterworth with Lois Pearson led a Reading event featuring Marie Cole and Tracy Norris. Highlighted musical items included Mellaphone and instrumental pieces by Joyce Butterworth and Richard Lee. Santa helped with gifts. committees for the party covered program, kitchen, and tables with local residents named.
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Carl Basseler
Beverly Butterworth
Lois Pearson
Reading
Marie Colethurnt
Tracy Norris
Joyce Butterworth
Richard Lee
Arthaud
Dorothy Pearson
Latimer Davis
George Lord
Ek. W. Spessard
Howard Stewart
Will McConeall
Earl O'Conner
C. A. Walker
Lois Holland Chosen Deputy Recorder's Office
Mrs. R. L. Coulter announces Lois Holland will serve as deputy recorder when the new term begins January first. Holland has worked as deputy under Mrs. John Green and the current recorder, Miss Katherine Flynn, for the past two years and is familiar with the office duties.
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R. L. Coulter
Lois Holland
Miss Holland
John Green
Katherine Flynn
Mra Coulter
Baptist Pastors to Meet at Ames Dee Dormitory
Rev. A. A. Wing will attend a three day Baptist Pastor's retreat in Ames Dee. The gathering will be held in a college dormitory with fellowship recreation and inspiration. Dr. H. W. Virgin of Chicago and Pr. Bar Pieres of Minneapolis are the two special speakers.
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A. A. Wing
Ames Dee
H. W. Virgin
Chicago
Pr. Bar Pieres
Minneapolis
Jones Named to Head Commandery
J. A. Jones was elected eminent commander of Bethlede's commandery Knights Templar at the annual election yesterday evening to succeed Judge Charles A. Dewey. Zear Hinshaw was elected generalissime T. L. Brookhart captain general Cloyee Gau senior warden K F Shannon junior warden Dr F Witzie man prelate George L Meban iel treasurer and A W Yard recorder
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Jones
Bethlede
Knights Templar
Charles A. Dewey
Zear Hinshaw
T. L. Brookhart
Cloyee Gau't
K.F. Shannon
Dr. F. ©. Witzieman
George L. Mebaniel
A. W. Yard
CCC to Admit New Recruits in Early January
An expected intake of about 16 219 15 placement recruits will join the Civilian Conservation Corps between January 1 and January 13, announced by Robert Fechner, director of the CCC. The enrollment aims to raise overall strength to 270 000.
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Washington, PD
Dee
Civilian Conservation Corps
Robert Fechner
Aung Scsoo
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Double Seven
DO Alp. Club
D. A. PL
Eluh
Mabel Thompson
Mildred Stephens
E . Delta Dek Bridge Club
Ainsworths W. HL. Mls
Woman's Home Missionary Sociely
Margaret Mahin
Kate Annas
Eva Clegg
Mary O'Conner
Rebekah
Perity and
E. M. Bridges & Co
Beauty
Christian Church Homebuilders Party
Helen Little
Mrs
Lloyd Little
West Madison Street
Ruth McGraw
Sam Marsh
Ainaworth
Elmer Sojka
Grant Prairie School
Kathryn Bartosky
Myeme Buricn
Charles Adams
Pilotburg
Marguerite Vodicka
R. L. McGuain
Hickory
Jean Jarrard
Wilma Jean Snyder
Mela Horak
Jacckson
Walter
Bunny’) Barnett
Carl Hedges
Glenna Rose Hines
Will Matuelha
Joe Hines
W. W. Soule
Whittentown
Leigh Soule
Washington YY
M. C
A. Hi
Betty Soule
Mrs Soule
School Patriotic Society
District Legion
America
Lemke
Merle Green
Graham Organization
C. E. Schmitt
Mer
Graham
Department Stores
Oetjen Seed Store
Blanche
PO Pastor's Retreat
CCC
Christmas
Washington Fruit Market
Clarence Dacoty
Harold Mang Hd
M Tire Service
Casey’s Cafe
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