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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1946

Page

6

Rocking Chair Brigade Phone Trouble After Church Visit

A reader recounts a late night disturbance with a phone call before 4 a m on Sunday. Neighbors heard the ringing at the house after church and suspected it was a prank or unknown caller.

Wayland Olds Stringtown School House

Early Morning Church Readings and Memorial Talks

A reflective column recalls an Easter Sunday with Bible readings at the United Presbyterian church and a midnight mass past. It highlights speakers at funerals, including Dr. Eastwood’s tribute to James M. Speer, plus a Nineteenth Century club luncheon and a William Allen White book review.

Robert Kleese St. James Church United Presbyterian Church Dr. Bach F. W. Eastwood New London James M. Speer Mr. Speer William Allen White Carol Forgey

Stellar Fun Trio Heads Cast of New Comedy at State

Two Guys From Milwaukee stars Dennis Morgan and Jack Carson head the Warner Bros comedy at the State Theatre with Joan Leslie and a strong supporting cast including Janis Paige S Z Sakall Patty Brady and Rosemary DeCamp. Morgan plays a reluctant prince and Carson an eager car driver. The film blends romance and humor with rapid plot turns for added zest.

Milwaukee Dennis Morgan Jack Carson Warner Bros State Theatre Joan Leslie Morgan Prince Carson Janis Paige S. Z. Sakall Patti Brady Rosemary DeCamp

Fall Care for Trees and Winter Hardiness

Fall care for trees and shrubs focuses on preventing winter kill. Do not water in late summer and early fall to allow growth to slow and wood to ripen. Before ground freezes, soak the soil to several feet deep to ensure the plant enters winter with moist roots.

Merry Mixer Club Hosts Christmas Evening

Mrs. Lloyd Phillips hosted the Merry Mixer club on Wednesday with 14 members and one guest Mrs. Harry Dale Dusenberry present. Mildred Statler led the business meeting and gifts were given to Mrs. Clement Griffith and Ada Hartzler. Phoebe Disney led entertainment with Laura Schultz and Dorothy Thrapp winning prizes.

Lloyd Phillips Merry Mixer Club Harry Dale Dusenberry Mildred Statler Clement Griffith Ada Hartzler Phoebe Disney Laura Schultz Dorothy Thrapp Hazel Crawford Bernice Carr Esther Statler Blanche Romine Dee

Community Farm and Livestock Sales Schedule Listing

Weekly Friday community sale at Whittaker sale barn and Wednesday livestock sales at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa. December 10 farm sale near Riverside and Hiland Palace Dance Hall starts 1 00. Multiple December closing out and dispersion sales listed with dates locations and organizers across Kalona Wellman Washington Wellman area.

Whittaker Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa Riverside Hiland Palace Dance Hall Carl Schrag Kalona S. D. Yoder Monroe D. Yoder Wayland Edna Widmer Guernsey Wellman Sale M. W Ainsworth N. E Washington Homer H. White Wellman Highway 22 Chester Kauffman Midway Pampilion Columbus Junction Wm. Blender M. D Peoria

Urban Transport Routes Reach 110500 Miles Across Nation

The United States operates about 110 500 miles of trolley coach street car and gas bus routes highlighting the breadth of urban transit networks nationwide.

United States

Deafness Progresses with Age and Hearing Aid Adoption

Deafness worsens with age with many waiting two to five years before using a hearing aid. About 40 percent of those affected never adopt a hearing aid, according to the excerpt.

Geh-Way Homes, Inc Walnut Ill

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