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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1947

Page

3

Odd Fellows Rebekah Lodge Installations Held

Myral Smith and Leona Kos led joint Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodge officers through installation at I O O F hall with 100 attendees. Speakers noted a 50 year Odd Fellows jewel for J M White. staff will install Kalona officers Friday. social hour featured Loreal Orchestra and pink and green decorations.

Myral Smith Leona Kos Ralph Zeck Frank Longwell Marshalls Odd Fellow Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall J. M. White Odd Fellows Kalona

Rebekah Officers Installed as Women’s Organization

Rebekah Officers were installed with Mrs. Myral Smith as past noble grand and Mrs. Earnest Miller as noble grand. Other officers included Mrs. G. A. Reinert vice grand and numerous secretaries, guardians, and supporters listed among the attendees.

Myral Smith Noble Grand Earnest Miller G. A. Reinert Oral Mayo M. D. Lee Carl Hancher Theodore Morgan Libby Musil Beulah Hesselgesser Wayne Marston Harold Gray Paul Harvey Noble Ground John Shebeck Carrie Norman Vice Grand Milo Steele Leona Kos Fred Wagner

Club Plans Farewell Party for Families

The Snowball Social club schedules a farewell courtesy for members and their families leaving the community January 21. Mrs. Glenn Knapp hosted the January meeting with 14 members, six children and a Visitor, Mrs. Harold Cortum. Mrs. Walter Neff presided as president. the cooperative dinner is set for January 21 at the Bean Blossom home with Mrs. Earl Booth, Mrs. Don Wylie, and Mrs. Adolph Guenther in charge. The afternoon featured entertainment led by Mrs. Ralph Herr and Mrs. Wyte. Refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers Mrs. Neff, Mrs. Herr, and Mrs. Ivan Hahn.

Glenn Knapp Harold Cortum Walter Neff Club Dlean Beenblossom Earl Booth Don Wylie Adolph Guenther Ralph Herr Wytie Neff Herr Ivan Hahn

Catholic Daughters Hold January Meeting at K of C Hall

The Court McDermott No. 504 Catholic Daughters of America met with grand regent Theresa Adam presiding at the K of C hall. One candidate, Mrs Joe Hines, was initiated. After ceremony, officers and members conducted business, then enjoyed refreshments and socializing with cards.

Court

Community Women Prepare For Meetings And Socials

Local clubs publish a dense social calendar with meetings at Masonic temple and churches. Groups include OES Masons, Wesleyan Service Guild, Walnut Women, Rebekah, Prairie Flower Missionary Society, United Presbyterian Ladies Aid, WCSC units, and T.T.T. chapter.

O.E.S P.m Masonic Temple Wesleyan Service Guild Roy Fields Walnut Women's Club Tom Lowry Rebekah Club S. P.m Dwight Hayes Merry Mixer Club

Luncheon Meeting of W S C S Board and Unit Leaders

The Woman’s Society of Christian Service executive board and unit leaders met at 1 PM in the Methodist church parlors for a cooperative luncheon. Mrs. Sam Sigafoose presided in President P L Etter’s absence as Edna Klein promoted prayer week materials and devotional plans.

United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Soc Women's Council of Christian Church Leo Sturgeon Dora Bolar Ora Askea Poe W.S.C.S Fred E. Miller Washington St James Birney Will Richards Maurice Crawford Mary Beggs George Foster W. R. Gamon E. Washington St A. W. Clow E. Madison St Howard Stewart Clara Barton Edna and Ruth S. Iowa Ave Woman's Seciety of Christian Service Methodist Church Fred E Miller A. Anderson P. L. Etter Sam Sigafoose Edna Klein Sigafoose Freq Miller Miss Klein Spiritual Life Committee

Missionary League Elects Officers at January Meeting

The Women's Missionary League of Immanuel Lutheran church elected officers for the year: Mrs. Paul Boettcher president, Mrs. Ruby Grossman vice president, Mrs. Lewis Bleichwehl secretary, Mrs. Carl Schmidt treasurer. Two new members joined, Aug Diekman and Lester Nichols, and a lunch was served in honor of Rev and Mrs L Bleichwehl's wedding anniversary.

Women's Missionary League of the Immanuel Lutheran Church Paul Boettcher Ruby Grossman Lewis Bleichwehl Carl Schmidt Aug. Diekman Lester Nichols L. Bleichwehl

Public Affairs Hostesses Lead January Fortnightly Club Meeting

Mrs J E Lemmon presided as host yesterday for 17 members of Public Affairs department section one of the Fortnightly club. The gathering focused on club activities and community plans for the new year.

J. E. Lemmon Public Affairs Department

Club luncheon and talk by guest speaker on Washington City library

The club's president Mrs. T. A. Michels attended as guest. A cooperative luncheon followed a brief business meeting led by Maud MccCreedy. Mrs C. W. McLaughlin introduced guest speaker Mrs Homer Stephen who spoke about the Washington City library, a discussion described as interesting and informative.

T. A. Michels Maud MccCreedy C. W. McLaughlin Homer Stephen Washington City

Club Dinner Held at W Richards Home

The Sunshine Community club and about 60 members and families gathered yesterday at Mr. and Mrs. Will Richards for a cooperative dinner. Mrs. Jesse Stout and Mrs. Richards led entertainment after the meal. Husbands paid a five cent fine for unresponded New Year resolutions. The afternoon ended with social visits and card games.

Sunshine Community Club Will Richards Jesse Stout Richards

Club dinner hosts named Mrs Burdette Stover Mrs Don Simmering

The club dinner was charged to the leadership of Mrs Burdette Stover Mrs Don Simmering and Mrs Marion Sheetz coordinating preparations and serving duties for the event.

Burdette Stover Don Simmering Marion Sheetz

Honors E. C. Smith At Birthday Dinner

Mrs. E. C. Smith entertained relatives at a noon dinner honoring her husband for his 75th birthday. Guests included his sisters Pearl Smith Maud Cherry and Mrs. Lester Van in the Smith home.

E. C. Smith Smith Pearl Smith Eimma Cherry Lester van

Local social notes list area residents and guests

Dyke, Mr. Van Dyke, Margaret Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Crayne, Mrs. Keith Wells, Mrs. Edwin Peiffer attend a gathering. Mr. Smith's brother Louis was unable to be present.

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