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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1950
Page
3
Mrs Howard Freshwaters and Mrs Wayne Simerman hosted twenty eight guests for a dinner party at the Simerman home. After dinner guests played bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs Dan Brindley high Mrs Harold Johnson second high and Mrs Gilferd Morrison low.
L. G. Willey and Mrs. John Griffith entertained at a bridge party Wednesday evening in the Willey home. Bridge was in play at three tables. Mrs. Melvin Hill was high prize winner and Mrs. Charles Morrison was second high. Travel prize went to Mrs. John Owen and the prize for most games in hearts was won by Mrs. Artemas Brown. Refreshments were served after the games.
Dismissed today were Mrs Kenneth Arthur and her son of Columbus Junction Mrs Clifford Steele and her son of Washington Mrs Charles Vogel and her son of Keota. Birth yesterday in Kalona produced a son for Mr and Mrs Stanley Plank at 10 08 p m
Yesterday's shoppers list includes Walter A ska and Mrs. Jesse Havel of Riverside, Mrs. Robert Lauer of Olds, and William McGinnis with spouse from Ainsworth. Visitors seen morning hours include Mrs. John Whitthoft and son from Rt. 4, plus residents from Riverside Crawfords ville Brigh ton Kalona West Chester Clay and Ainsworth.
Mrs Bill Wilson and Mrs Lloyd Marek will teach Swedish darning and wood fibre flowers at the YWCA Informal Craft workshop Friday at 7 30 in the YW room. All women in the community are invited to participate.
A round of birthdays includes Carl Oldfield Mrs Ben Briley Mrs Clarence Lynn near Dublin Marie Welch Shirley Clark of Cedar Rapids Joyce Montgomery daughter of Dr and Mrs G E Montgomery celebrating at the University of Iowa today Mr and Mrs Robert Wittmer married in 1948 observe their wedding anniversary on the 16th and little Douglas Dwight Hayes marks his birthday with a single candle today
Mrs William McIntyre entertained at two informal luncheons on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. The luncheon table featured spring flowers and valentines place cards. The afternoons included handwork and visiting.
Ten families were represented at the Kolah club's cooperative dinner held Wednesday noon at the home of Mrs. Clarence Goff. The gathering showcased community involvement and local club activities.
Mrs. Arthur Hora and Mrs. Keith Hardy attended the Rosemary club gathering Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. George Hora's home. Bridge ran across four tables with Mrs. Earl Galloway taking high and Mrs. Harry Drake low. Hostess served refreshments.
The social calendar lists events through Thursday to Monday across YWCA venues, churches, VFW hall and Mason Temple. Activities include craft workshops, potlucks, circle meetings, auctions, cooperative suppers, and community service programs with both clubs and church groups hosting sessions and guest speakers.
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