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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1937

Page

3

Royal Neighbors Install Officers for Coming Year

Royal Neighbors in the Martha Washington camp held an officer installation at Woodman hall with Miss Myrtle O Connor of Ainsworth as installing officer. New officers include Lilian Knottnerus oracle and Mrs. W. P. Moriarity vice oracle, with a group of escorts and graces. An oyster supper followed. a transfer member joined and a gift was given to retiring oracle Margaret Payne after five years in office. Next meeting set for the first Tuesday in February.

Martha Washington Woodman Hall Ainsworth Myrtle O'Connor Mary Hopping Mary Lord Cleo Barber Sam Wheeler Burton Wheeler Simons Geneva Patterson Gessley Lillian Knottnerus W. P. Mori Charlotte Ballard John Therion May Miller Lola Williams Fred Stewart Fred D. Stewart Mary DeWitt Ira Jatoby Oracle Margaret Payne

Mrs T A Flenner Wins High Score in Bridge

Mrs T A Flenner won the high prize in a bridge game at the White Shrine card party held yesterday afternoon in the Masonic Temple. Rose Reid received the travel prize as three tables played and refreshments featured yellow and white. For the next meeting on February 8, Mrs T Harwood and Mrs Max Marble will be hostesses.

T. A. Flenner White Shrine Masonic Temple Rose Reid T. Harwood Max Marble

Third Grade Gives Program at Centennial School

The Centennial School third grade presented the PTA program with songs and a health play. Mrs Richard McCleery led the lesson, reporting on The Family's Part in Community Recreation from the PTA magazine. Regular business was discussed.

P.T.A Centennial School Richard MccCleery T. A. Magazie

Former Manager H R Lund Honored by Penney Employees

Fourteen J C Penney staff members held a surprise party and potluck for their former manager H R Lund who resigned the prior week. They dined at his home, shared reminiscences, and presented a fine gift as thanks for long service.

J. C. Penney H. R. Lund Lund

Supt Ralston Addresses Region Auxiliary Meeting

Supt E A Ralston spoke at the American Legion auxiliary gathering yesterday on pending legislation. The group designated January as legislation month and planned a February program on patriotism and national defense. A potluck luncheon is set for 1 p m next month. Fourteen members attended with Mrs A F Baldrige to speak on February plans. Carpet rags were sewn and refreshments served by Mrs Carl Voorhees and Mrs Preston Wolfe.

E. A. Ralston Wis American Legion Auxiliary The Legion Auxiliary A. F. Baldrige

Presbyterian Ladies Invite at Mrs Moore Home for Stewardship Play

Friday invitation for Presbyterian ladies to Mrs. Fred L. Moore’s home to view the stewardship play Ways and a Way and to attend a 1 o'clock luncheon. Usual procedure.

Presbyterian Fred L. Moore

Social Calendar Highlights Church and Club Events

The social calendar lists events across Thursday to Tuesday including PEO Founder’s Day at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs W W Wilson 102 East Second, Rebekah and Odd Fellows social and dance, a Friday potluck by Friendship Club and families 6 30 p m hosted by Mrs Wes Meyers, Christian Ladies Air and Missionary joint meeting 2 15 p m with Mrs W W McFarland, ten cent gloves, Baptist mission social with luncheon 1 p m hosted by Mrs Carstensen 114 East Second, Junior Fortnightly 7 30 p m hosted by Helen Little 820 West Madison, and Rooster Club afternoon meeting by Mrs Austin Sutherland.

W. W. Wilson East Second Street Rebekah and Odd Fellows Monthly F. Bal Wes Meyers Christian Ladies Air and Missionary Joint Meeting W. W. McFarland Baptist Hides Missionary Carstensen

Birthday Greetings for Local Residents

Birthday lines note Gladys J. Dunlap Mrs. Jesse Busby and Louis Batra have birthdays today. Also listed are Shirley Peterson Catherine Masson and Donald Bower who turns nineteen today.

Gladys J. Dunlap Jesse Busby Louis Batra Shirley Peterson Catherine Masson Donald Bower

IX Club Hosts Bridge Afternoon at Mrs Harvey Waggoner’s

Mrs H Waggoner II hosted a bridge afternoon for the IX Club at her home with two tables of play. High score went to Mrs Harry Drake and second high to Mrs Howard McBride. Guests included Mrs Rodney Davis and Mrs Wand Bowden who helped serve a one course lunch. Mrs Ralph Waggoner will host the next meeting in three weeks.

Harvey Waggoner Harry Drake Howard McBride Rodney Davis Wand Bowden Ralph Waggoner

Mrs Roy G Miller Hosts Bridge in Riverside

Delta Delta club members met at the home of Mrs Roy G Miller in Riverside on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Howard T Holt attended as a guest and three tables played bridge with Mrs Fred Kron winning high score. Mrs Blythe traveled and Mrs Ivan McCreedy received all out awards. A luncheon followed the games.

Riverside Delta Delt Club Roy G. Miller Howard T. Holt Ridge Fred Kron Winnipeg BF. Blythe Ivan McCreedy

Members and Families to Attend Friendship Club Supper

Members and families of the Friendship club will be entertained at a supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Wea Meyers tomorrow evening. Guests bring sandwiches and table service, and the supper will be served at 6 30.

Friendship Club Wea Meyers

Christian Mission and Aid Meeting Friday Afternoon

The Christian Ladies Aid and Missionary society will hold a joint meeting tomorrow at 2 15 p m at Mrs W W McFarland 301 East Washington Street A ten cent social will follow in the afternoon session.

Christian Ladies Aid and Missionary Society W. W. McFarland East Washington Street

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