Silver Creek

Marshall Huntting is home from Pullman for the hoidays.

The Homecraft Club met with Mrs. l. W. Huntting and Hazel Ward as hostesses on Wednesday, Dec. 20. There were 17 members present, who enjoyed the potluck luncheon. After a short business meeting Christmas gifts were exchanged, and a short program enjoyed. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Nettie White Jan. 3.

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ward had as dinner guests last Sunday, mr. and Mrs. neil Aldrich and sons of Mossyrock.

A family Christmas dinner was held at the James Wright home on Christmas day.

On Dec. 27th Mrs. l. W. Huntting served a birthday dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Ganto Sturgeon and Wayne Huntting.

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wilber returned last week to their home after a month's visit with relatives in Portland and Vancouver.

Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Martin and daughter of Seattle, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Huntting of Centralia, Wayne Huntting and Minnie Huntting gathered at the L. W. Huntting home Christmas day for a family dinner.

Mr. and Mrs. George Goudie and two. children of Alberta, Canada arrived last week at the home of Mrs. Goudie's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Huntting. They expect to remain until March to visit with friends and relatives. This is the first time Mr. Goudie has been back to Silver Creek since they moved to Canada nineteen years ago.

Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Gowen of Adna spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thomas.

Mr. and Mrs. Walker Coleman and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clausen and family.

Mr. and Mrs. James Tucker enjoyed a Christmas dinner with their family on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Finstad and Mrs. Nellie Tucker were also dinner guests.

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Larsen and family of Seattle visited relatives in Silver Creek and Harmony over the holidays.

Mrs. Ella Severns was hostess for a Christmas dinner at her home which included all the close relatives.

Mr. and Mrs. Keistler Ray entertained Mr. and Mrs. Kit Aldrich and family of Tacoma at a Christmas dinner on Sunday.

The Garden club will met with Mrs. Marie Gershick on Friday, January 5.

Source: The Advocate, 2 Jan 1940, page 2. Microfilm available at Washington State Library, 6880 Capitol Boulevard South, Tumwater, Washington 98512

Transcribed by Kathryn Lester