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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1948
Page
4
A collection of opinion snippets touches on regional adaptation, public virtue, taxes and government size, sterilization debates in Iowa, and the value of elm trees in Oskaloosa. It laments urban sprawl, praises neighborly aid to farmers, and urges protection of historic trees amid proposed road widening.
Bruce Cowden notes Washington merchants decorate uniquely this year with cooperative and individual schemes. Nearly 5,000 feet of greenery, evergreen festoons, and colored lights edge storefronts and lamp posts. Centerpiece is Central Park fountain, evergreen wrapped basin and bright illumination enhancing the holiday scene.
Secretary Lee credited Albert Franzen and Ralph Woods for fountain decorations topped by a lighted Christmas star. The Chamber plans Christmas displays at Washington homes and urges residents to join in porch yard and possible roof decorations, with Christmas two weeks away.
The writer notes a two page magazine Christmas ad with winter imagery, but the signature reveals a whiskey brand. A national article warned about rackets soliciting charity gifts with misrepresentation, urging readers to investigate before giving and to support proven worthy causes. The writer recalls a prior appeal for a New York City girls vacation fund and questions fundraising transparency.
A column fragment ponders weekend weather interest and a misaddressed note found in a desk drawer. It strings together light anecdotes about household chores, a wedding gift delay, and a jest about tax and poker.
Mrs Bertha Davis 72 former Columbus Junction and Wapello resident died Sunday at her Cedar Rapids home. She married John F E Davis in 1897. they lived in West Branch about 1908 where he ran a bakery. Surviving are son Harlan Davis Cedar Rapids daughter Gladys Metzer San Diego two grandchildren two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held in Cedar Rapids and burial was in Wapello cemetery.
The Washington Flyers edged West Chester 8S to 36 on the YMCA floor in an Independent league game. A Brighton quintet beat the YMCA cagers 3a to 24. Bishop scored seven field goals to spark a 28 23 halftime lead as the Chester squad closed the gap at the end. The home club held a Christmas gathering with a fruit table and gifts, then voted to skip January and February meetings.
Mrs A M Gordon hosted a cooperative dinner for ten members of the Happy Hour club. The event emphasized community fellowship with a shared meal and social conversation among attendees.
A reader contrasts sending appeals to distant Iowa with donating to the Washington Community Chest. The letter reflects personal reaction to a well worded appeal and a preference to support local relief efforts.
Members of the ABC club enjoyed a Monday turkey dinner at Ruggs cafe in Wellman. After the meal they returned to Marie Jackson’s Ka ton a home for entertainment and a Christmas gift exchange. Prizes were awarded to Vera Strickler Mrs Willis W Gingerich and Mrs Eugene Way. Others included Mrs Reese Trusler Mrs Lyle Fry Mrs Vernon Hartzler and Norma June Te Bockhorst.
Mrs. Wiley Anderson was re elected president of the Nurses Alumnae Club at a cooperative supper and meeting held Wednesday. The gathering reaffirmed leadership of Mrs. Anderson as head of the alumnae society.
Dr. F Miller spoke to the executive board of the Methodist church outlining scholarship awards and noting a possible Christmas Vesper service. The Wednesday gathering at 2 34 PM in the ladies parlor included Gates presiding and prayers led by Nive with reports read by officers. Next meeting set for December.
Nellie Dodder was re elected vice president and Sraneees Minick was named secretary treasurer. Eleven members and five guests attended a Christmas dinner with thirteen tables arranged for the meal and decorations reflecting the season. A collection of 12.50 was raised for the W. A. Christmas party fund.
Cairo reports a nationwide state of emergency with many killed and hundreds injured. The government dissolved the Moslem Brotherhood, confiscating its funds and property, and ordered police to guard Brotherhood sites amid accusations of terrorism and recent explosions in Cairo.
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