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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1948
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Archie Miller of near Wapello announce the engagement of their daughter Allene to Arnold Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Rex Smith of Columbus Junction. An early summer wedding is planned in the Columbus Junction area.
Seventeen former Booster Club members gathered yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock in the home of Mrs. Homer Jarrard. They spent the afternoon visiting and inspecting old pictures of the club, including a photo showing earlier members.
At close of the afternoon a plan was set to meet next Tuesday at 2 p m with Mrs G M Wylie of 723 N 2nd to discuss forming an ex Booster club group. The hostess Mrs George Jarrard served refreshments.
Mr and Mrs W O Boshart hosted a Y s Men bridge group gathering last evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Merle Simpson of Houston former members. Ladies had dessert at 7 30 and the men joined after their meeting. High scores went to Mrs Charles Morris and Lloyd Scott. Travel prize awarded to Mrs Herb Osincup.
Dorothy Turnipseed was elected president of the YWCA Mixer club at a potluck supper and business meeting held last night at 6 30 in the YWCA room. Other officers elected were Dorothy Putman vice president Lucile Rhodes secretary Donna Hughes treasurer and Charlotte Earls reporter. Mrs Paul Shearer guest at the dinner and meeting spoke on committees and duties and answered questions.
Mrs Gustafson received thanks from the retiring officers and Miss Day acknowledged the club sponsor for the work done. Basket Ball teams to be formed Tuesday at 7 pm with a $2 activity fee for non-club members. Craft activities focus on leather tooling next week and knitting instruction by Mrs Masson.
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