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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1947

Page

3

Calendar notices for Anwyl open house and club meetings

Calendar notices list events for the week. Mr and Mrs Anwyl host a golden wedding open house at United Presbyterian church from 7 to 2 30 pm. Grace Hill Ladies Aid meets all day with a cooperative dinner at noon at the Community building followed by a New Year resolutions event. Lexington Circle and related groups hold a cooperative supper at 6 pm and a watch party at the church with a well filled basket and table service.

D. N. Anwyl United Presbyterian Church Grace Hill Ladies Aid Lexington Circle Lexington Community Group

Youth Group Goes Caroling Followed By McNeill Party

In Crawfordsville on Christmas evening the Methodist Junior Youths group, led by Mrs. Harley Bloomquist Mrs. Kenneth Cherryholmes and Mrs. Raymond Robertson, caroled homes for residents who greeted them with applause thanks and treats. They then held a Christmas party at the John McNeill home with Dickie and Jo Ann.

Crawfordsville Harley Bloomquist Kenneth Cherryholmes Raymond Robertson John McNell Dickie Jo Ann

Party Gift Exchange Delights Local Hosts and Guests

Hosts and guests enjoyed several games and refreshments at the party. Gifts were exchanged and leaders received presents. Attendees included James Bloomquist Joyce Suter Margery Cherryholmes Phylis Anderson and others with autographs exchanged in a festive mood.

James Bloomquist Joyce Suter Margery Cherryholmes Phylis Anderson Viola Dan Littrer Lloyd Beenblossom Ronald Robertson Wendell Ivan Wilson Janice Chenney Ronnie White Benjie Leichty Luella Rathmell John McNeill Jim John

December Meetings Highlight Friendly Helpers and Dorcas Society

Frank Clark hosted the past matron's event on Thursday evening with a two course luncheon after the business session. Officers for next year were elected: Clair Sodergren president, F. D. Clark vice president, Wade Huffman secretary, Harry Clark treasurer. The Friendly Helpers class met Friday for December with Betty and Roger Wyse, featuring a white elephant sale, entertainment, and refreshments. Dorcas Society held its December meeting December 18 at the Mennonite church with 35 members present, led by Mrs. FE. 8. Mullett.

Frank Clark Edito Clair Sodergren F. D. Clark Wade Huffman Harry Clark Betty Roger Wyse

Birthdays Noted for Caviness Hough and Others in Ottumwa

Five candles mark Karla Ann Cavinesss birthday daughter of Roy and Mrs Caviness of Ottumwa Four candles mark Jay Lynn Houghs birthday son of John and Mrs Hough of Keota Numerous Ottumwa residents Mrs Claud Bain Mrs Frank Kos Mrs William Boshart Edward Prebyl Mary Lou Gregory Mrs John W Biden Mrs R A Melville Vivian Nicola and V N Bradford celebrate today with Mrs Bradford observing tomorrow Evan A Peterson marked a birthday yesterday

Karla Ann Caviness Roy Caviness Ottumwa Jay Lynn Hough John Hough Keota Claud Bain Frank Kos William Boshart Edward Prebyl Mary Lou Gregory John Wbiden R. A. Melville Vivian Nicola

Junction Locals Elect Officers and Celebrate Birthday

COLUMBI S JUNCTION residents report 84th birthday for W A Carr on December 25. Ladies social circle elect officers at Mrs Melba Richmondson home: Grace Martin president Dorothy Grim vice president Betty Houston secretary treasurer. Next meeting set for January at Mrs Laura Edmondson home.

Columbi's Junction W. A. Carr Melba Richmondson Grace Martin Dorothy Grim Betty Houston Laura Edmondson

Making Christmas Gifts Dialogue Featured at Devotional

A devotional program included a dialogue titled Making Christmas Gifts presented by Mrs. Jacob F. Grab er Mrs. Geneva Ficher Mrs. Don Meyers Mrs. Thurlone Myers and Mrs. Ronald Roth Rev Mullett performed a solo and refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs. Dave Meyer Mrs. Lenore Wenger Mrs. Jake Graber Mrs. Ezra Wittmer and Mrs. Sam Roth.

Jacob FE. Graber Geneva Ficher Don Meyers Thurlone Myers Ronald Roth Mullett Dave Meyer Lenore Wenger Jake Graber Ezra Wittmer Sam Roth

Rochester radio star appears in You Cant Cheat An Honest Man

Eddie Anderson known as Rochester stars in Universal revived comedy with W C Fields Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. The Fox Theatre screens the film tonight and Saturday with Rochester as Fields helper delivering broad humor.

Rochester FOX Eddie Anderson Universal Charlie McCarthy Charlie W. C. Fields Fields Fox Theatre W. C. Wields Edgar Bergen Eddie ‘Rochester’ Anderson

First Steam Automobile of Henry A House in Bridgeport

Henry A House built and piloted a steam powered automobile in Bridgeport Connecticut in 1866 making an early street demonstration of self propelled road travel. This historical event marked a pioneering achievement in automotive technology.

Henry A. House Bridgeport Conn

The Red Stallion at State Theatre Opens Sunday

The Red Stallion, Eagle-Lion Cinecolor, opens Sunday at the State Theatre with Robert Paige Noreen Nash and Ted Donaldson. The tale centers on a youngster saving his grandmother's ranch from financial ruin by training a stallion for a race while enduring a dramatic bear attack sequence amid Mount Shasta scenery.

Eagle-Lion State Theatre Robert Paice Noreen Nash Ted Donaldson Mount Shasta California

Red Stallion thrills captured in Eagle Lions Cinecolor

Eagle Lions Cinecolor presents The Red Stallion at the State Theatre this Sunday. The film features Big Red in a dramatic bear versus horse sequence described as the most thrilling since The Letter and stars Robert Paige Noreen Nash Ted Donaldson Dane Darwell Guy Kibbee Ray Collins and Willie Best.

Eagle Lion Big Red Robert Paige Noreen Nash Ted Donaldson Dane Darwell Guy Kibbee Ray Cellins Willie Best

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