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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1938
Page
3
Evelyn Watson and Sherman Watson and families gathered in Iowa City for Christmas. The Dodds and Dodds relatives visited, Dodds recovering from major surgery. Wagenknecht family held annual Christmas exchange with guests and games.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Simpson left Monday afternoon for Kearney Nebraska after spending Christmas weekend with his mother Mrs Earl Simpson and with Mr and Mrs Lee Craig at West Chester Pennsylvania
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Putnam hosted Christmas dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. V. Foriash and three West Chester children, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nicker and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Kyle and two children of Fairfield, Mrs. Huffmire of Chanute Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. Ike Nickerson, Mary Nickerson, Allen Hampsher, and Mr. and Mrs. William Putnam. Lawrence Crul and Darlene VanMeter of Davenport joined guests for a Cedar Rapids dinner and trip. Helen and Pauline Smevoy of LaCrosse joined Mr. and Mrs. Don Welch and Michael Welch of Cedar Rapids for the Christmas dinner at the Jung home. The Jungbluths hosted and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McGraw with LeRoy and Mrs. H. J. Brennanheimer with Deborah spent Saturday in Cedar Rapids. Miss McGraw returned to Cedar Rapids Sunday night after accompanying the group home.
Christmas afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs H J Brenneman and Deborah. Also present were Mr and Mrs Edd Gretter and daughter Nadine, Mrs Florence Smith of Keota, Mr and Mrs Henry Luers of Six ourney, and sisters Mrs Smith and Mrs Luers of Mrs McGraw.
George W. Frain, uncle of Teo Mangold, relocated from Washington R. 4 to 1933 West Monroe Street. He has been bedfast for three months but enjoys visits at the Mangold home. Mrs. Prain will join next week to reside there.
Mr and Mrs Boyd Stephens and their daughter Myrla hosted a Christmas dinner at their home. The turkey dinner was served at the family residence.
A family co operative turkey dinner was held at the Josephine and Bertha Sowash home Saturday evening. Roy Sowash dressed as Santa Claus and distributed gifts from under a lighted Christmas tree. James Van Nostrand showed film pictures of local Iowa views. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Willard Leet and Merl McDowell and family of West Chester, Mr. and Mrs. Roy A Sowash of Moline Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Van Nostrand of Newton, and Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Van Nostrand and Myra.
A Christmas potluck dinner was served at 1203 North Second Avenue, James A Thompson residence. Fourteen guests attended the event with a long table, poinsettia centerpiece, and a list of attendees including Lester and Nancy Thompson, Stanley and Patsy Thompson, W J Thompson, Mrs. Aaron Bailey, Mrs. George McGraw, Marion and Wilma Thompson, and the Thompson couple themselves. Milan and family were absent in Harlan. They planned a visit after New Year’s Day.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Reed hosted a family Christmas dinner Sunday at their Ames home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Golia Miller and sons Russell and Everette, daughter Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Thompson and son Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Booth and son Joe, and Ernest Reed. Ruby Reed rang from Somerville, New Jersey to extend greetings to all.
The Brookhart Christmas dinner was held Monday at the T. L. Brookhart home with Mr and Mrs John Brookhart and children JoAnne John Jr and Smith Ir of Duluth Minnesota Mr and Mrs Walter Berger and children Brook Bruce and Margaret Kay of Des Moines Mr and Mrs James Quinn of Cotter
Nurses of county hold potluck supper at 6 PM with dish to pass. OES and Masons meet, visiting members welcome. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs social at 8 PM. O G T bridge club at 7 PM. W H M S of M E church meet at 2 30 PM noting change of place. Local families report Sunday visits and Christmas weekend travel including the Walk and Brookhart households.
Mrs. C. W. Stewart honors her niece Nellie Wilson of Des Moines with a dessert bridge at her apartment. Yuletide decorates the rooms and dining table feature a blue star centerpiece with candles. Prizes for contract went to high and low scorers at each of four tables. Out-of-town guests include Frances of Chicago and Mrs. Coffey and Mrs. Stout of West.
Special old fashioned preaching services begin tonight at 7 30 at the Nazarene Church Rev Eugene D Owen son of local residents will speak He has worked with the Nazarene church in Washington DC and is a noted singer Rev W C Morris will preach Thursday and Rev Hardy C Powers Friday Morris notes he is pastor’s father and a former India missionary Powers is Iowa district superintendent The pastor invites all to join for Christian fellowship and a new experience at these meetings each evening at 7 39.
Hilda Brown who has been ill the past two weeks is improving but will have to remain at home for another week before returning to her work. Wayne Brown who had spent Christmas here with his father, Charles Brown, and sisters, returned to his work in Des Moines yesterday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Cunningham and daughter Fern and Wayne Milligan of Richmond Kansas left this afternoon for home after spending Christmas with A. B. Atchison and Mrs. A. J. Dawson. Mrs. Cunningham is the sister of Mr. Atchison.
Mrs. George Weigman of Desa Moines joined Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Arnold and Bill Don Hazen with Mr. and Mrs. Al Hagzlett and Mr. and Mrs. Duane Hazen for Christmas dinner Monday at L. V. Hazen home near Ainsworth. Weigman returned home Monday evening after visiting her parents.
A series of holiday travels and meals highlighted local life. Albert and Mrs. Binkert left for Lake City after visiting their son in the area. Marjorie White returned from Waterloo after a weekend with friends. Woodburns hosted Christmas dinner with Dale and Jeannette. Griggs families, including Russell and Armour, celebrated with relatives in Mooresville and at the Griggs home, with D C Griggs and others in attendance.
Mrs Will Sickles held a Christmas dinner for Mr and Mrs L E Nagley Mrs Charles Kerr and her daughter Wilma from Iowa City and Dopaid Kerr in attendance.
Mrs A B Till has remained about the same after months of illness. She received many Christmas greetings from friends and expresses appreciation for remembrances. A group of Christmas carolers visited the Dill home she enjoyed their music greatly.
Mr and Mrs Woodrow Wade came back Monday night from Stansberry Missouri where they spent the holiday weekend with their parents.
Mr and Mrs Phil Antenoff returned Monday night from Maquoketa where they spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs S Testler Mrs Testler is a sister of Mr Antenoff.
Mr and Mrs John Caldwell and Marguerite hosted a Christmas dinner with relatives. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Everett Dillon and Jacek of Keota Dorothy Ellis of Iowa City Mr and Mrs Glen Wilson and Jo Anne their daughter Mr and Mrs G B Beflel and children Curtis Long Mr and Mrs Ed Bruty and Marte.
Mrs Warren Long and her son Curtis hosted dinner guests, with the gathering noted as a social highlight of the day.
A dawn dance carnival in Washington is set for the Rendezvous at one minute past midnight next Sunday. Al Sky and his 12 Musical Stars will provide the music, described by Roy Means as a stroke of luck for the section with the band having an open date January 2.
Monday Mr and Mrs Paul Long and children of Stratford along with Mr and Mrs Homer Kirkpatrick of North English Mr and Mrs Virgil Long and family of South English Mr and Mrs Charles Thompson and Marguerite Caldwell Mr and Mrs W R McCreedy returned yesterday from home New York where they visited Alton Rebe and son Terry for six weeks Milford McCreedy drove with them to New York before Thanksgiving and returned after a week W R McCreedy also returned home by train.
Names and places from the Brighton and Washington Salterberg families appear as dinner hosts and visitors. Mr Earl Salterberg and family of Brighton hosted guests in Washington while Mrs Stanley Zager and her son Jerry stayed with the Hennon family in Iowa City this week.
United Presbyterian plans a Saturday noon church dining room dinner with chicken potatoes gravy rolls and coffee provided. Attendees should tell the committee by Wednesday what they will bring and bring their own place settings.
A historical note states that deaths in World War I nearly double the combined fatalities from all wars between 1790 and 1913, highlighting the war's unprecedented human cost.
Fifteen members of the J. W. Baker Relief corps met for a regular business session. Officers for 1939 were elected including Ida Hough as president and Lorena Lynn as senior vice president. Delegates to the Iowa City department convention and Washington district meet were chosen, with alternates named. The group packed thirty Christmas boxes for shut ins and sick friends and sang carols after adjournment.
An open house is planned next Sunday afternoon at 1302 North Marion Avenue to honor Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Thompson on their golden wedding. Guests may call from 2 to 4 p m to extend congratulations in celebration of the milestone.
The Damascus Shrine No 1 White Shrine of Jerusalem announced an invitation to attend a ceremonial in Cedar Rapids tomorrow evening at o'clock. Routine business was discussed at the regular Shrine meeting held last evening in the Masonic Temple.
Marilyn West celebrated her ninth birthday with West Chester school pupils in her home due to weather. Nine children attended the Tuesday party featuring Chinese checkers, bingo, and two birthday cakes. Mr and Mrs Tom West hosted a birthday dinner for their son Wilbur aged 19 with several relatives and friends in attendance.
Christmas gatherings are listed in Wellman and Pleasant Plain with numerous families hosting meals. Guests include Miller Sax ton Fritsen Gardner Simmerman Wilson Durian Wagamon and others, plus club events at Ladies Rural and Rebekah Lodge with honor gifts and joint installations.
A luncheon at the Guest House honored Esther Hay whose marriage to Fred Cromwell of Burlington is planned for tomorrow. Out‑of‑town guest Helen attended among others.
A birthday list marks Mrs J W Campbell turning 78 and notes others born today include James Morrison son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Morrison Grinnell plus several locals such as Dorothy Owens Crawfordsville Vera Pribyl Egypt and Walter Wolfe Dublin. Other birthdays appear for Jimmy Custer and his wife with Will Sickles noting a birthday yesterday.
Mrs W H Brinning was hostess at a holiday dinner party last evening. Lighted candles adorned the dining table as the turkey was served. Afterward guests included Mr and Mrs Grove Letts and son David, Mr and Mrs John Dickinson of Richland, Mr and Mrs Harry Wentworth and children David and Mary Ellen of Brighton, and Mr and Mrs Glenn Anderson and sons Robert and Terry.
Readable fragments name Cunningham of Waukegan Hil Elizabeth Bell of Chicago and Lydia Eicher of Hyattsville in a local classifieds snippet. The item lists residents and places with no further context or dates.
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