Local Fraternal Organizations Host Holiday Benefit Whist Party and Scholarship Wine Tasting Event on Wilson Street
NORWOOD – Local fraternal and cultural organizations on Wilson Street announced two popular community fundraising events designed to support children’s holiday festivities and educational scholarships.
The Workmen’s Hall will host its annual whist party to benefit the children’s Christmas party on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. at the hall, located at 99½ Wilson Street. Committee chairman Mrs. Clayton Towell and her organizing volunteers announced that home-made refreshments will be served throughout the evening.
Runeberg Lodge Wine Tasting and Bake Sale
Meanwhile, Runeberg Lodge, located at 90 Wilson Street, invited the public to attend its annual wine tasting and bake sale on Friday at 8:30 p.m. Admission is set at $1.50, with all proceeds directly benefiting the lodge’s scholarship fund.
The festive evening will feature an educational film about wines, special door prizes, and a social coffee hour following the tasting. Tickets and information were made available through Lee McMullin (769-1463) and Eric Soderlund (769-0355).
Archival Note: This article has been dynamically reconstructed from the original public record print archives of the Patriot Ledger
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