Annual Y W C A Christmas Party Delights 150 Children
The Y M C A lobby hosted the annual Christmas party with 155 children, mothers, and guests. Toys and dolls were donated from many sources, lantern lights loaned by Iowa Southern Utilities Co, and Santa distributed gifts labeled for about 180 children. Camp Fire Girls and Junior Fortnightly groups contributed performances and a festive program ending with Santa delivering individual gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
L. W. Soul
V. W
Santa Claus
Pearl Gardner
Susie Johnson
City Hall
Camp Fire Girls
A. E. Atchison
M. C. Carstensen
The
Baptist Church
Miss Rice
Betty Michels
Ted Michels
Joan Michels
Jean Atchison
Elaine Thomassen
Frances Falk
Lois Mace
Camp Fire
Jingle Belle
Alta Tucker
Nan Hoover
Lester Orr
Orr
Dollis
H. C. Hull
Mercer's Promotion Role At National Hardware Group
C P Mercer formerly of Washington is appointed head of the promotions division for the National Retail Hardware Association. He will base his headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is known locally as Phil for his advertising and selling experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Mercer
Washington
National Retail Hardware Association
Mercer
Phil
Indianapolis
Indiana
J. M. Kelly
Joyce Ann Kelly
Joe Kelly
Batavia
Iowa
Epworth League to Present Christmas Operetta at Riverside
Riverside on December 24 the Epworth League and the Methodist Sunday school will stage a three part operetta titled A Good Time With Santa Claus at 8 o'clock. The Epworth League choir joins a cast of over thirty Sunday school members in this Christmas eve program featuring Santa's Workmen and the Family among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Epworth League
Methodist Sunday School
Methodist Church
Santa Claus
St Mary's School Christmas Program Cast and Parts
The St Marys high school department presented a Christmas program including a grand procession, sacred songs, The Wondrous Story, Victory ensemble, The Lackays Christmas, an Aeroplane Christmas playlet with Santa Claus and Mrs Claus, fairies and brownies, origin of Christmas customs by juniors and seniors, and gifts distributed by Santa. The program featured numerous students including Gordon Flynn Mary Bates and Margaret McClelland with many others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karel
Margaret McClelland
Gordon Flynn
Mary Bates
Bonnie White
Eleanor Frost
Ivan Davidson
Eddie Wheelan
Patsy McClelland
Angels
Wilma Jane
Tener
LaVonne Karel
Helen Bates
Hubert Myles Doud
Hal
Donald Cress
Bobby Soukup
Darris Whitlock
Dean Hartzler
Duane
Ronald
Donald Latta
LaMoyne Korous
Fred Luckey
Shirley Cress
Willadene Korous
Glenys Marner
Rose Marie Luckey
Donna Whitlock
Hope Rae Stransky
St. Mary's
St. Mary's School
Ensemble
Miriam Heitzman
Mary Poges
Frances Quinn
Bernice Libenguth
the Lacksay
Velma Rotenburger
Verena O'Conner
Marian Droll
Marjorie Fesler
Ruth Rice
Teresa Walsh
Robert Kloppfer
William Dautremont
Robert Deutsch
Donald Hotka
Donald Schott
Wesley Pogge
Stephen Dautremont
Santa Claus
Ruth Klein
Mary Ann Claus
Mary Angela Shradel
Dorothy Knebel
Flaine Heitzman
Coletta Schnoebelen
Elaine Straneky
Brownles
Maxine Meade
Santa
Local families plan Christmas visits and arrivals
Miss Savilla Boice arrives from Kansas City to stay with Dr. and Mrs. C A Boice over Christmas. Wheelan family and relatives to spend Christmas at Riverside with Dr. and Mrs. E F Wheelan. Doceela Wheelan from Des Moines also present. LeRoy and Ramona Harding head to Maryville Missouri to celebrate with Mrs. Harding's parents. Nelle Samoon to spend Christmas with sister Mrs. D C Kilgore in Brighton. Henrikson family from Fulton Missouri visit then Gary Indiana for Christmas with parents. return later this week. Mary Atchison travels to Richmond Kansas for Christmas with sister's family. Harry Sizer and Patty head to Lisbon for Christmas with Dr. and Mrs. J R Gardner. Blanche Brook travels to Winfield for Christmas with her mother Mrs. Allan Brook. Shoppers J M Havenstein and Mrs Don Darbyshire noted. Baby Sally Marlene born to Harry Murphy and spouse at North Avenue C. Vera and Bob Stutsman home for holidays. Bob at University of Missouri and another Bob at University of Arkansas Medical School in Little Rock. Nettie Conner to Burlington for Christmas with Russell Conner family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Hender
David
Davenport
A. B. Hender
Marsh Bailey
Ida Bateman
Josephine Bailey
Chicago
Henry Bailey
Williams. Gardner
Burlington
Lucille Nicola
New London
Earl Nicola
D. C. Fulton
LeClaire
James Cottrell
Stanwood
Cottrell
George Wheelan
Agnes
Frank Kos
E. F. Wheelan
Riverside
Doceela Wheelan
Des Moines
Gary
Ind
Mr. Henrikson
Mary Atchison
Richmond
Kans
Harry Sizer
Patty
Lisbon
Blanche Brook
Winfield
Allan Brook
J. M. Havenstein
Columbus Junction
Don Darbyshire
Crawfordsville
Washington
Harry Murphy
North Avenue C
Sally Marlene
Vera
Bob Stutsman
FE. E. Stuts Man
Bob
University of Missouri, Columbia
University of Arkansas School of Medicine
Littl Rock
Ark
Nettie Conner
Russell Conner
Be Careful Of Fires on Christmas
A holiday safety note warns insurance losses from Christmas tree fires rise yearly. It urges fire resistant decorations, fireproof tinsel, and safe lighting to reduce tragedy. Tips include securely tightened bulbs, replacing frayed wiring, keeping the tree moist, and avoiding dry trees and celluloid toy hazards.
Hospital dismissals and minor progress report
At the hospital yesterday afternoon six patients were discharged including Bernard Greiner Keota Lucia Carr Brighton Pete Lowe Brighton and Lester Leeper with son Terry Lee Wellman last evening. Francis Allhaugh shows slight improvement and has remained conscious for part of today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Greiner
Keota
Lucille Carr
Brighton
Pete Lowe
Lester Leeper
Terry Lee
Wellman
Francis Allhaugh
Etter Family To Spend Christmas In Gentry Missouri
Dr and Mrs P L Etter and Barbara depart this afternoon to spend Christmas with Dr Etter's parents Mr and Mrs G M Etter in Gentry Missouri They plan to return Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Etter
Barbara
Dr. Etter
G. M. Etter
Gentry, Mo
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Y.W.C.A
Margaret Ann Plumly
Peggy Munn
D. F. Macon
Kathryn Bostwick
Mgr
B. F. Bostwick
Journal Office
Care
Ocetjen Seed Store
Diamond Vnn
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Skelly
Schneider’s
East Washington
A.B. Carr & Son Meat Market
A. B
Charles
Richard
R. J. Leffler
Bonnie and Doris
Pat Doran
Lucy Knauss
Bessie Neff
Luella Misel
Dorothy Bereiter
Bob Kester
Epworth
Gram
Santa's
John Soukup Jr
Ward Flynn
Joe Harteler
Bernard Marshall
Leon
Taylor Auto
Washington Cheese Factory
A. Umland
Ee Mueller
Corregio’s
And
Chic
M. J. Chandler
George W. Rudiger
Merry
Crone’s
Crone’s Jack Sprat Store
Aten
Washington Ice
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