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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1937
Page
8
Traditions about Christmas come from several sources. Some credit Martin Luther with introducing the Christmas tree after describing a snow bright forest. Another tale attributes the custom to St Wint.
A local retailer invites shoppers to explore the latest arrivals and seasonal offerings available in store this week. Staff note fresh products across categories, with displays designed to entice customers to visit and browse.
The article surveys festive practices around Christmas including Druids venerating oaks, candles on trees in France, holly and ivy in England, and gifts from fate in Italy. It notes regional traditions in Norway, Holland, Russia, and the United States, and mentions Yule logs, stockings, and Christkindlein.
Merrimac notes Elmer and Mrs. Reschley traveled to Fairfield for a friend’s serious illness. Mrs. Max Buldosier stayed with sister Mrs. Leonard Smith and husband Glen Shafer, helping at the farm in Wayland. A bereavement message follows the line about Robert, and Lutheran Ladies Aid met at church parlors.
The column argues that honorable ancestry matters less than today’s deeds and character. It cites Lot’s wife as a warning against living in the past, warns of war’s costs, and notes the disparity between soaring weapon prices and soldiers’ wages, urging action over complacency.
Sympathy extends from our Coppock correspondent Leney Reeder and family to Mrs Gleede Dold and relatives in the death of her mother.
Rubio area notes a milk cow owned by Edgar McClurg fell and broke its neck. Community updates include visits, illness, funerals, and condolences for C. B. Morgan’s family with relatives from Des Moines to Washington attending.
Frank Fritz purchases the bulk oil business of the Washington Oil Co. from Raymond Kos who operated the truck for years in Wellman Station. Kos has no definite plans yet. Fritz previously worked at Ruge's cafe. Santa Claus visited Saturday afternoon handing out candy to children.
H. KE. Ross attended University of Iowa Saturday class work in Iowa City. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Ross and son Russell were Saturday afternoon shoppers in Washington. Grant Graham has purchased a new Chevrolet coach from Teets Bros. in Kalona.
The Shorter chapel A M E church sponsors the first half of the second annual old Virginia game dinner in Washington on Friday December 10. Serving runs from 11 a m to 8 p m under the wardens. Proceeds benefit the church. Menu features meats including raccoon rabbit guinea turkey vegetables cabbage slaw and sides with coffee rolls and apple rings.
Collier's Weekly notes that up to a few years ago British battleships carried large pet crews. The Admiralty halted the practice after learning one ship had an animal crew of about 1600, including deer, antelopes, bears, foxes, monkeys, mongooses, and chameleons.
Funeral services for Mrs Jer M Kleese were held yesterday afternoon at Sherman’s funeral home, conducted by Rev A M Malcolm of the Associate Presbyterian church. Music by a quartet including Mrs George Masset and Mrs A E Atchison, Rethh Kleese and Malcolm Montcom ery. Pallbearers Ren Stephens Malcolm Montgome Dr W J Masson Harry Gere Harry Hutt Ed Libe. Interment at Elm Grove cemetery.
A fragmented note mentions houses and shops on London Bridge and references the original London Bridge. The readable text hints at historic structures lining the bridge but lacks detailed dates or authorities.
Public health style ad claims Kellogg's All-Bran prevents constipation by adding bulk and absorbing water. It also contains vitamin B to tone the intestinal tract. The text urges daily consumption with water, notes All-Bran is made by Kellogg in Battle Creek, and recommends serving with milk, cream, or fruit.
Mr and Mrs John Shook of Burlington were guests Sunday at the Clyde Keiper home. Mrs Wylie Anderson has returned home from St Louis after several weeks away. Claude Miller of Blakesboro and Ho N Christensen near Des Moines were calling on friends here Saturday.
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