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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1925

Page

6

Social notes and weddings in Washington society

Mr and Mrs B Freise announce the engagement of Chimes R.K. Hall of Chicago in a 1925 November ceremony. A Thanksgiving dinner at John Greiner's home featured roast goose and card games while residents enjoyed a roller skating party turned social with radio music and refreshments. Vena J Haney married Clarence Owen Barnett with Rev Frank Sutton officiating at the Christian parsonage. Mrs Fred Moore hosted the Monday Bridge Club with guests including Ed Bell and Mrs George W Stewart.

John Greiner Albert Greiner John Greiner, Jr Robert Boyd Birney Gretter A. Gretter Fields Geraldine Dorothy Greiner Margaret Livingston Helen Helwick Livingston Clarence Owen Barnett Frank Sutton Walter Barnett Frank Haney American Pear Button Factory Barnett Washington Newton South Marion Avenue Fred Moore Ed Bell George W. Stewart

Local shoppers report near city property bargains

Mrs J D Dayton of West Chester visited today for a day of shopping. Mrs J R George traveled to Atlantic Iowa to visit relatives. Mrs Frank Collins and her son Wayne returned from Thanksgiving visit with parents in Muscatine. Local ad notes good bargains on property close in.

Dempsey and Breitenbach J. D. Dayton West Chester J. R. George Atlantic Towa Frank Collins Wayne Muscatine

Local Club Meetings and Campaign Gatherings Announced

Notices list upcoming gatherings including Novice-Just As Chlob meeting with Mrs Dan Rohrer, Christmas exchange at Mrs Marshal Gannon, Y W Campaign in the Y building at 7 50 pm, Havre Social Club with Mrs Howard Leacox, Phila Sunday School class with Mrs K R Mauthe and election of officers, and Young Womans Missionary Society event at Second United Presbyterian Church.

Chlob Dan Rohrer Young Womans Missionary Society of The Second United Presbyterian Church

Community notices and club meetings page

Several church and community groups list December events. The Grace Hi ladies plan a chicken pie supper and Christmas bazaar while the Epworth League hosts a church banquet. West Chester organizations schedule meetings, dues, and officer elections through December 2 and 5, with reminders for P T A W S clubs and booster activities.

Grace Hi Ladies Aid

Church Society Meeting and Lodge Notices

The Young Womens Missionary Society of the Baptist church will hold a program Monday evening with Mrs Howard Messer on West Madison St. 18512. Kolah club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Bessie Wead. 4505. Moose Lodge invites members, families, and invitees to a social Thursday evening. Modern Woodmen regular meeting and election of officers Thursday December 3 at 7 30. All members urged to attend. J G Moriarty Clerk Irl Glick V C.

Baptist Headegreen West Cheeter Anna Ralston Libbie Leet Pleasant Plains Missionary Society Walter Town W. S Grace Brinning Pythian Sisters Young Womens Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Howard Messer West Madison St Kolah Club Bessie Wead Moose Lodge Tueg J. G. Moriarty Irl Glick V. C

Harmony Club Notice Meeting Wednesday Afternoon

Harmony Club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs James Swift. Also Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid society meets at the church Wednesday afternoon. A box supper and candy social at Pleasant Ridge School on Wednesday evening December 2 includes a program and lunch.

Harmony Club James Swift Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society Pleasant Ridea Dee Roxie Lauderniman

Regular meeting notices and club gatherings listed

Notices list several group meetings including GO ALR regular meeting Tuesday afternoon with officer elections for N. L. Long and P. C. The Afternoon Section of the Art Department meets with Mrs. F. L. Wilson on Tuesday December 1. Delta Alpha class of the Methodist church meets Thursday at 2 30 with Mrs. M. M. Speider. The Girly Circle of the Christian church meets at 7 30 with Misa Edna and Alta Fetters at their home South 4th Ave. Tuesday evening dues to be brought. Childs Study Department meets Wednesday at 2 30 with Mrs. R. E. Shannon 161.

Delta Alpha The Methodist Church M. M. Speider Christian Church Misa Edna Alta Fetters South 4Th Ave Childs Study Department R. EB. Shannon

West Chester United Presbyterian to host dinner and bazaar

The ladies guild of West Chester United Presbyterian Church will hold a chicken fry supper and Christmas bazaar on Thursday evening December 10. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach.

Ladies of West Chester

Sandy Hook Journal The Day After Contest Clue

Sandy Hook correspondent greets readers and muses on the lively contest growing like a rolling snowball. He jokes about jury weighing evidence and the punishments of not winning a prize while noting readers’ curiosity and local humor in the By The Way column.

Sandy Mook California Journal Family Fred Garrett

Thanksgiving Reflections and Community News

Thanksgiving day brought family reunions and quiet gratitude. A Farmers Union social at India Creek schoolhouse followed, while market prices for eggs fell to forty five cents a dozen. The writer shares memories of readers, local humor, and a wool comfort project tied to a cherished fleece and quilt blocks.

Farmers’ Union India Creek Ezes California

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