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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1948

Page

3

Missionary Society Meeting at Carrie Davis Home

Bethel Missionary Society met at Carrie Davis home yesterday afternoon with eighteen members and six guests attending. Mrs. Rex Crandall led the business session, Mrs. Mac Davis opened devotions, and a stewardship play was performed. Guests included Miss Scott, Clara Buhlig of Albany, Bonnie Campbell, Ella Gordon, and Mrs. Wulf, among others.

Bethel Missionary Society Carrie Davis Mac Davis Ed Cady Rex Crandall Harry Dye Charles Rothlisberger Misa Davis Alvin Shaw Grace Shaw Cady Charles Wolfe Dye Maurice Meyer Rothlisberger Miss Shaw Charles Wulf Lloyd Foster Davis Mark Campbell Miss Scott Clara Buhlig Albany, N. Y Campbell Bonnie Ella Gordon Wulf

Dessert Luncheon Honoring Priscilla Club Members

Mrs. Fred L. Stewart hosted members and guests at a 1 15 dessert luncheon yesterday afternoon. Mrs. George Stewart assisted in serving. A brief memorial service was held for club member Mrs. Joe Wright who died.

Fred L. Stewart Priscilla Club George Stewart Joe Wright

Club notes hint at silent year and new president

Over the past year Mrs. Bruce Lipscomb guest sang Abide With Me and read poems titled The Two Mysteries and a Whittier selection. Mrs. Mae McCreedy read a club history and will continue as president. Upcoming October meeting led by Mrs. Ed Sullivan.

Bruce Lipscomb Mae McCreedy Alice Shaver Willia Stewart California McCreedy Ed Sullivan

Nurses Association Meeting With Mrs West Names Delegate

The Nurses Alumni association met with Mrs. Ed West last evening. Eleven members and four guests attended including Mrs. Lloyd Swift Mrs. Luella Patton Mrs. Jack Reid of Mexico City Mex and Karen Encle. Mrs. Wylie Anderson presided. Smily Bayliss was named delegate to the state nurses convention at Ft Dodge Oct 15 16. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Alethea Engle and Miss Engle.

Nurses Alumni Association Ed West Gwests Lloyd Swift Luella Patton Jack Reid Mexico City Mex Karen Encle Wylie Anderson Smily Bayliss Ft. Dodge Aletha Engle Engle

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Activities

Harmony club hosts a wiener roast and potluck at 6 30 p m with co-hostesses. Country club family night includes a 6 30 p m bridge tournament. Fortnightly potlucks and various society meetings fill a week from Friday to Tuesday with officers, donations, and transportation plans.

Harmony Club Leroy McGraw Francis McConnell Country Club Zimri Paul Beard Women's Relief Corps Legion Hall Rainbow Girls Pat Weldin Pat Brown Pat Brower Mary Rhodebeeck Masonic Temple George Dare Farm

Navajo Club Holds 45th Anniversary Luncheon

Mrs. Justus Peterson hosted a Navajo club luncheon at Mrs. Emma Barnett’s home with a one o’clock gathering. Roses and Indian nut cups adorned the tables, and a large angel food cake marked the club’s 45th anniversary. A program followed featuring Mrs. Lillian Kunath recounting early meetings and Mrs. Dave Anwyl presenting on the club’s history.

Justus Peterson Emma Barnett

Mrs. Riley Provance Honored Yesterday

Mrs. Nola Faulkner hosted a Wednesday afternoon courtesy gathering for her sister Mrs. Riley Provance, with relatives and friends in attendance. The note highlights social ties and family tribute activities within the community.

Mrs. Riley Nola Faulkner

Des Moines visit hosts card game afternoon and flowers

Provance of Des Moines visiting, Pinochle provides afternoon diversion. Mrs. Harvey Waggoner wins high score, Mrs. Duan Daering low. Decorations feature garden flowers and tapers. Hostess assisted by daughter Mrs. Phillip Kneen in serving refreshments.

Des Moines Harvey Waggoner Duan Daering Phillip Kneen

Come As You Are Breakfast By Sunshine Club

Sunshine community club held a 9 am breakfast at the home of Mrs. Lyle Wilcox. Seventeen members and two guests attended. Mrs. John Koehler won the most embarrassed prize and Mrs. Charles Wolf earned best looking award.

Sunshine Community Club Lyle Wilcox Clyde Thompson Will Richards Sally Sobelmann David Wilcox Thompson Richards John Koehler Charles Wolf

Local residents extend wedding anniversary wishes

Mrs. W. M. Bailey Mrs. David Kleese Mrs. Theodore Bailey Mrs. Stella Logan C. G. Anderson W. H. Smart and Richard Zieglowsky Mrs. Howard Wright Mrs. Leo Mangold Mrs. Harry Montgomery and Berdine Ann Boshart receive congratulations on their wedding anniversaries. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Blankenhorn and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard McCarthy are also noted.

W. M. Bailey David Kleese Theodore Bailey Stella Logan C. G. Anderson W. H. Smart Richard Zieglowsky Howard Wright Leo Mangold Harry Montgomery Berdine Ann Boshart Ray Blankenhorn Bernard McCarthy

Rebekah Club Hosts All Day Quilting Session

The Rebekah club met yesterday at the Odd Fellows hall for an all day quilting event. Members worked on a Spirit of St. Louis pattern and finished the quilt. Arrivals began at 9 a m and departures were by 5 p m. A potluck luncheon was served at noon by the food committee Members were Mrs Lloyd Easter and Mrs Clarence Brinning.

Rebekah Club Odd Fellows Hall Lloyd Easter Clarence Brinning

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