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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1935

Page

3

Rotary party for families entertains at the Y

Rotarians hosted a holiday dinner for Rotary Anns and families in the community room of the Y. About 140 attendees enjoyed a turkey dinner, songs, readings, and performances by children and guests, with Charley Davis presiding and Dr FE Stutsman introducing the program.

Rotarians Rotary Anns John Dodd Carl Jungbluth Henry Riley Margery Phillips Frances Miller Nancy Patterson Charley Davis

Valley Evangelical Church Plans 79th Annual Meeting

The Valley Evangelical church prepares its 79th annual meeting with a New Year’s Day noon dinner. Tonight, church youth host a skating party with oyster stew and a Night service at the church.

The Valley Evangelical Church

West Chester Baptist and U P Christmas Party Summary

West Chester held a Christmas party at the United Presbyterian Church on Monday night before Christmas with about 75 attendees. The event featured a pot luck supper, grouped seating, a planned program organized by Mrs. Glenn Meal, classes contributing, games led by Miss Effie Van Sickle, and candy for children. Mr and Mrs Cecil Godwin and daughter Lila visited Godwin's father near Germantown over Christmas.

West Chester Baptist U. P United Presbyterian Glenn Effie van Sickle Mrs Cecil Godwin Lila Mr Godwin Germanville

Dance Sponsored by Rebekah Lodge Draws Large Crowd

The Ways and Means committee of the Rebekah lodge sponsored a dance last Friday night with about 100 couples attending. Joe Fisher's orchestra provided music. The quill given away went to Fred L. Moora. Gratitude is expressed to all helpers and another dance is planned for Friday night January 24.

Ways and Means Rebekah Lodge Joe Fisher Fred L. Moora

Dinner Guests at Cy Bush Home

Mr and Mrs Cy Bush and daughter Irene hosted a dinner party last night An out of town guest Miss Mildred Benson of Chicago visited during Christmas vacation with her father Dave Benson

Cy Bush Irene Mildred Benson Chicago Dave Benson

Harvey Christmas Dinner Held Sunday Due to Weather

The Harvey family held their Christmas dinner on Sunday because Christmas Day weather was bad. Relatives gathered at Tommy Harvey’s home for dinner and a gift exchange. Guests included Paul and Martha Harvey Preston, Harvey Wiegener and Anna, Harriet Rollen, Chas Faulkner and Marjorie of Olds, Riley Provance, Rd West, Wanda Bowden and Floyd Harvey of Ottumwa.

Harvey Tommy Harvey Paul Harvey Preston Martha Harvey Wiegener Anna Harriet Rollen Chas Faulkner Marjorie Olds Riley Provance Ottumwa Rd West Wanda Bowden Floyd Harvey

Former Teachers Are Guests at Tea

The Misses Ethel and Maud McCreedy hosted a tea yesterday afternoon for local high school teachers. About eight guests attended, including Mrs. H. Bogle of Long Beach who was teaching here.

Ethel Maud MccCreedy H. Bogle Long Beach Mrs. Bogle

Anniversary Dinner At Anwyl Home Marks 38 Years

Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Anwyl celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary with a noon dinner party. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Anwyl and daughter Isabelle from near Ainaworth, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Jones. Red and silver table decorations.

D. N. Anwyl Fred Anwyl Isabelle Oat Ainaworth Will Jones

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting on New Year Morning

A cottage prayer meeting is scheduled for 9 38 on New Year s morning at the home of Mrs R B Dougherty 421 South Iowa Avenue The Associate Presbyterian congregation will hold its annual congregational basket dinner New Year s Day at noon at the church followed by the annual congregational meeting

Presbyterian Cottage R. B. Dougherty Iowa Avenue Associate Presbyterian

Social calendar items for Tun sday through Friday

New Year's Eve ceremony at 8 30 p m and midnight supper with S W Rose M Reid. K K O W club 7 p m Mrs Laura Graham. Wednesday Ainsworth OKS No 392 regular meeting 7 p m. Thursday H J club afternoon Mrs Ed Kallous. Election of officers Chapter 1 P BR O 2 30 p m. XV club dues paying afternoon Mrs David Kleese. West Chester Methodist C O C class social Mrs Irvin Coffey. Pythian Sisters Past Chiery association evening Mrs Wm Matucha. Friday Rebekah regular meeting 7 59 Theway at IL O O F Hall Methodist W F M S 2 30 p m Mrs Bertha Phillips. Presbyterian Ladies Organization 2 30 p m Mrs Carl Roberts. P T A study group leaders lesson by Mrs Hazel Schans 2 30 p m W room.

L. S. Patterson David Kleese West Chester Methodist C. O. C Irvin Coffey

Engagement of Dr Wright and Miss Rayne Near Crawfordsville

The United Presbyterian reports the engagement of Dr Frank H Wright former Tulsa First United Presbyterian pastor and Miss Viola Rayne recently returned from Gorei Ethiopia. The wedding is set for February 18 at Bellevue Pennsylvania First United Presbyterian Church. Dr Wright once served as School Superintendent here.

Crawfordsville United Presbyterian Frank H. Wright First United Presbyterian Church of Tulsa Oklahoma Viola Rayne Gorei Ethiopia First United Presbyterian Church Bellevue Wright Mary Edgar Arlene Lowe Edgar Marie Welch Legion American Legion American Auxiliary

Friendly Threshers Gather at M Gordon Home

The Friendly Threshers met Friday evening at the Mac Gordon home with guests Misa Ethel Henderson Mina Moothart Lewis and Alyce Jean. Potluck supper followed by rock at four tables. Winners were Mrs Bert Booth and Bob Henderson. Next meeting an all day event at Dale Peters home Friday January 10 with a noon potluck dinner.

Mac Gordon Misa Ethel Henderson Mina Moothart Lewis Alyce Jean Rock Winhers Bert Booth Bob Henderson Dale Peters

Riverside O E S to Install Officers This January

Floral Chapter Eastern State Riverside held its regular meeting naming officers for the coming year. Officers listed include Worthy Matron Mrs C C Fitzsimmons Worthy Patron C K Fitzsimmons Associate Matron Mrs Wesley Prehoda Associate Patron Claude Flynn Secretary Mrs Claude Flynn Treasurer Mrs Nic Jardon Conductor Miss Helen Tener Associate Conductor Mrs Albert Novy Pilotist Mrs L Bates Chaplain Mrs John Tener Warden William Sime Adai Mrs H M Doud Ruth Mrs Ray Cummings Mother Mrs Harold Cress Martha Mrs Clair Flynn Electa Mrs William H Cress Marshal Mrs John Mosse Sentinel Albert Navy. The group shared luncheon and social hour. installation set with Masonic lodge on January 2.

Riverside Floral Chapter Eastern State Cc. E. Filgsimmons C. Kk. Fitzeimmore Wesley Prehoda Claude Flynn Nic Jardon Helen Tener Albert Novy Masonic Lodge C. &. Fitzsimmons William H. Cress Carl Craig

Homemade Christmas Candies From Crawfordsville Ladies Aid

A reader lists candy recipes from the Crawfordsville Methodist Ladies Aid cookbook. White Affy, Date Nut Cream, Fudge Squares, Hollywood Delight, Corn Flake Candy, Divinity, Nut Leaf, Sea Foam, Black Walnut Caramel Fudge, and more parade in detailed steps with ingredients and methods for each.

Crawfordsville Methodist Ladies Aid Society Pudge Marie Welch Hollywood Delight Margaret Harper Hollywood Brazil Wilbert Rose S. S. Smith Fern Johnson Mre W. A. Harper Hollywood

Daughters Help Mrs Landau Host Year End Entertaining Club

The last Booster Club meeting of the year was at Mrs. Anna Landau’s home. Daughters Marie Minnie Mabel and Gertrude Landau attended with Mrs. Orville Caldwell and guests Mrs. Logan Ahrens and Miss Jeanette Woodburun. Mae Smith presided in absence of officers. A “club friend” project was continued with drawings for names. Bert Dil led entertainment cards from Mode T driving to Springtime dance. Luncheon by Mrs. Landau and daughters followed. A potluck is planned January 14 at Mrs. Merle Eckels.

Booster Club Anna Landau Marie Minnie Mabel Gertrude Landau Orville Caldwell Logan Ahrens Jeanette Woodburun Mae Smith Carty Bert Dil

Birthday notices and anniversaries in Washington area

Patsy Ruth Tellin turns eight as Mr. and Mrs. Vince Tellin celebrate. Bernadine Long, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Warren Long, is nineteen. Lewis Warren has a birthday. Yesterday’s birthdays include Celesta Melinsky and Bima Hivel 14 and Bobby Downing 10. Evelyn Mineer also has a birthday. Dr. J. C. Boice and wife observed their 66th wedding anniversary quietly yesterday as Mrs. Boice improves.

Patsy Ruth Tellin Vince Tellin Bernadine Long Warren Long West of Washington Celesta Melinsky Prank Melinsky Washington Bima Hivel Mela Havel Bobby Downing Fred Downing Evelyn Mineer East Highland J. C. Boice

Handcraft Leaders Host Meeting at Mrs Gingerich Home

Handcraft section 3 led by Mrs Melvin Gingerich hosted leaders Mrs Howard Crozier Mrs M J Cruise and Mrs Karl Bickford with guests Mrs Victor Crone and Mrs W F Bickel. Program on pillows and rugs featured hand made Christmas gifts. Mrs Bickels mother Mrs EB F Wellemeyer showcased a crocheted bedspread. About 17 ladies attended.

Melvin Gingerich Howard Crozier M. J. Cruise Karl Bickford Victor Crone W. F. Bickel

Wedding Yesterday Held at Fairfield

Miss Ella Jones daughter of Mrs Lacey Jones married Ward Shafer son of Mr and Mrs J W Shafer at the Christian church in Fairfield. The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Oral York. The bride wore a blue dress. A brief social note records the ceremony and attendees. The other text includes a Christmas fruit candy recipe with detailed steps and storage guidance.

Ella Jones Lacey Jones Ward Shafer J. W. Shafer Christian Church Fairfield Oral York

Baja Boller and Robert Thompson to Wed Feb 15

Miss Baja BE Boller and Robert Thompson plan marriage on February 15 announced at a one o'clock luncheon by Mrs. O F Boller. The couple, both Washington residents, plan for a future after the wedding.

Baja Boller Robert Thompson Baja BE. Boller O. F. Boller Miss Boller Washington Alex Miller Thompson Ralph Thompson WPA Davenport C. C. Wenger D. J. Boller W.E. Boller A.C Wenger Wayland

Dinner Party Honored by Miss Acheson

Miss Funice Acheson entertained six dinner guests last evening. Among the guests from out of town were her cousin Mrs J A Matr of Ft. Collins Colorado and Mrs Clovee Bogle of Long Beach California.

Funice Acheson J. A. Matr Ft. Collins Colo Clovee Bogle Long Beach Calif

Brown Westermark Wedding Planned at Methodist Church

The marriage of Miss Mildred Brown to Burdette Westermark is set for four o'clock tomorrow afternoon, Jan. 1, at the Methodist church. Music begins at 8 45 p.m. Mr. Harry Miller of St Louis will play the organ and Miss Margaret Corbin will sing. Invitations sent to friends.

Mildred Brown Burdette Westermark Methodist Church Harry Miller St. Louis Margaret Corbin

Bride and Groom Here Tonight at Plum Home

Mr and Mrs Philip Haviland of Rock Island spend New Year s Eve at the W H Plum home. Mrs Haviland formerly Erma Plum, recently left her post as Crawfordsville high school principal. Mrs L P Mauzey of Hedgemon Mo also attends.

Philip Haviland Rock Island W. H. Plum Haviland Erma Plum Crawfordsville High School L. P. Mauzey Hedgemton Plum

Luncheon Guests of Mrs McElhinney Gather in Iowa City

Mrs Fred Reid Mrs Lola Wells Hughes Mrs Blanche McCleery and Mrs Stella Latchem went to Iowa City yesterday to luncheon with Mrs J S McElhinney. Mrs Reid is on a year long work as supreme worthy high priestess of the White Shrine and Mrs Hughes is vacationing from Milwaukee faculty duties.

Fred Reid Lola Wells Hughes Blanche McCleery Stella Wells Latchem Iowa City J.S. McElhinney Reid White Shrine Hughes Milwaukee

Longwell Family Hosts Sunday Dinner Guests

Grandview notes Mr and Mrs George Longwell entertained Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Will Schachner Mr and Mrs Will Eitermiller Mr and Mrs Val Wagamon and Mr and Mrs Frances Longwell and Duane in a Sunday dinner gathering reported by Mrs Delbert Maxwell.

Delbert Maxwell Grandview Dee George Longwell Will Schachner Will Eitermiller Val Wagamon Frances Longwell Duane

W. R. C. practice session planned this Thursday

Officers and members of the W. RE. C. will meet at 2 30 Thursday afternoon in the G A R room to rehearse for the upcoming installation.

W. RE. C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ruth Negus Rotary Ruth Gwendolyn Ramseyer Teddy Schwartz Henrietta Stewart Sara Lou Miller Joan Scott Dave Fulton Patty Patterson Carol Schwartz Margaret Ann Jungblutti Valley Church Iowa Southern Utilities Company D. N. Anwyl Home M. Gordon Home O. E. S. Riverside White Mary Edgar cc Mrs. K. A Bernice Lowe J. Cocklin Beatrice L. Wilson Ruth Jones A. Landau Lewis Warren Mrs. Gingerich W. H. Plum Home Mrs. McElhinney G. Longwell Grahamss Department Stores Washington, Iowa Moore
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