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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1949
Page
3
I Rothschild of Washington describes a Hawaii trip with guides noting strict billboard bans and permits for tree cutting. He details Mountain drives, a windy summit, a Buddha temple, and a waterfall that defies gravity while praising island scenery and historical insights.
Tuesday night Mixers drew a crowd as softball girls arrived and song books circulated Mrs Trotter of Ainsworth led singing and dolls for the Hobby Show Apr 23 24 were sought Carla Guther and Julia Wilson collect dolls and Welfare asks for baby clothes The YW and CC A praised Carol Brewer for her Sudan films and missionary talk
Advice for hosting a festive Easter morning breakfast with a buffet setup and spring decorations. Use artificial flowers, ribbons, and garden elements to create a joyful atmosphere. Plan the centerpiece with a large dish for eggs and smaller dishes for marmalade and butter, and surprise the children with a secret celebration.
Easter symbols have roots in ancient cultures and faiths from Greece and Egypt to Persian myth. The article traces eggs, birds, shells, and flowers as spring signs, notes Christian symbolism of eggs and blood, and describes evolving greetings from silver eggs to modern master cards, plus historic Easter customs and church rites.
Raymond D. Cady of Oswego New York developed a waterproof match formula during World War II. The matches resist tropical humidity and water and remain usable after eight hours of complete submersion.
Chap. CX PEO met Monday evening in Mrs. Ruth Huston’s home. Edith Orr read poetry. An April 18 meeting will be at Wilma Foster’s house. Josephine Grauwinkel will present a book review. Mr and Mrs Hopkins recently occupied the H H. PB Thomas home while they vacationed in Florida, visited Missouri and Kansas, then headed to Colorado for the summer at Chipitu Park near Colorado Springs.
Officers of the Oakland Social club have been elected: Harriet Maddux president Emma Meek vice president Pauline Winslow secretary Minnie Johansmeijer treasurer Jennie Nicolls corresponding secretary. Cairo Kyanh velical United Brethren Sunday school also elected: Paul Wiley superintendent Adolph Boysen assistant superintendent Joan Pontzius secretary Dixie Jennings assistant secretary Mildred Smith treasurer Adolph Boysen pianist Junior Gipple assistant pianist.
Cancer plagues dogs as it does humans, yet many cases go unreported to veterinarians. Dogs may show mild symptoms and die without suspicion of cancer.
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