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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1943
Page
4
A compact religious reflection echoes II Corinthians 4 8 about steadfast courage amid trials. The line emphasizes resilience through faith, noting troubles, perplexities, persecutions, and being cast down yet never destroyed.
The column recounts how children’s letters to Santa show increased thoughtfulness and concern for service members, with requests for useful gifts and scarcity awareness. It cites postwar surveys, local rebuilding needs in Washington County, and expectations of renewed demand for vehicles, appliances, and home goods to reduce unemployment. It mentions censorship tensions over Cairo conference releases and recalls a 12-year-ago temperature dip as a seasonal note.
Today the community marks multiple occasions including the 59th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Will Bailey and the 29th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Smith. Children and grandchildren celebrate birthdays for Judith Ann Johnson and Joe Robert Nelson, while Frances Whisler, 16, and others in Brooklyn and St. Louis observe birthdays.
Listings of Friday and Monday gatherings across organizations in West Chester Kalona Mt Union Corps Daughters of American Revolution Pythian Sisters and others including dinners co operative suppers and post poned meetings with venues at Masonic temple YMCA and local homes. Notes include remarks by Mrs Mae Dorn and Dr Ruth Church and a December 13 postponement for Daughters of Union Veterans.
Notice states change of meeting place for Handcraft department section 1 at 2:30. In memoriams mention Mrs. Fred L. Stewar. Christmas Party planned with members to bring handmade articles for display.
The regular meeting of the I S U union employees will be held Monday evening December 6 at K C hall. Officers will be elected. Safety first and First Aid lectures will be shown. Employees and families will attend a 7 o'clock potluck supper.
Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Brown were held this morning at the L A Jones funeral home. Rev Ired E Miller conducted the service with pallbearers Clarence Griffin Charles Griffin Ross Ramsey and Don Crone.
The Fortnightly club Child Study department held a November-December gathering with a cooperative supper hosted by Mrs. Richard A. Stewart. New members attended, business was presided by Mrs. Arthur Bielefeldt, with student performances by Donna Durr and others, readings by Mrs. George Kerr, and decorations talk by Mrs. Ernie Temple.
Burial for Earl Zook and John Morrette took place at Elm Grove Cemetery. Includes rental details and a classified ad note.
A nostalgic column recalls Santa Claus fan mail, noting many girls ask for dolls and boys for drums, with Santa enjoying cheerful moments. It also covers P.E.O. Chapter history, editors of the P.F.O. Record since 1888, Eva Denny’s health update, Mrs. Eastwood’s tea, a forecast of January cold, and a farewell party for Mrs. Freeman as she moves to Memphis.
Spurgeon store workers and guests gathered Wednesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Golia Miller’s home for a cooperative Christmas supper. The centerpiece reflected the season as couples played games with Mrs. Homer Godwin winning the high score prize and Maurice Kelly earning the hooky prize.
In dim spaces stairs with poor edge contrast pose fall risks. Painting tread edges and railings white improves visibility and helps prevent serious accidents.
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