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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1945
Page
3
A Copenhagen postal clerk Einar Holboel conceived a global effort against tuberculosis during a busy December 1903 afternoon. His idea sparked a campaign that aims to save lives, protect homes, and wage a total, decisive war against the ancient disease.
Emily Bissell of Wilmington Delaware launched a charity stamp drive inspired by Jacob Riis and Danish seals. The idea grew after Riis’s article and Roosevelt praise sparked public support for funding a Brandywine sanitarium through a penny stamp.
Jacob Riis inspired design pioneer Miss Bissell to create the first Christmas Seal. After overcoming obstruction, a small printer produced 59 000 stamps and postal clerks agreed to help. Delaware residents learned the penny stamp would be purely ornamental and a Christmas Seal table opened in Wilmington post office to commence sales.
A historic tale follows Reprobatus, a young giant who abandons changing masters as he encounters stronger rulers. He first deserts Pharaoh whom he served for Satan after recognizing the Devil fears the cross and ultimately answers a call to become St. Christopher.
A medieval legend follows Reprobatus refused prayer and serving penance by ferrying travelers across a river. On Christmas Eve a child reveals his true burden, revealing Christ as redeemer and bearer of sins. He is named Christofera, Saint Christopher, patron saint of travelers, linked to the Christmas date palm blossoming.
Warner Bros new melodrama Conflict opened at the Fox starring Humphrey Bogart Alexis Smith and Sydney Greenstreet. The film relies on star power and direction for suspense and action packed thrills.
Action and romance mix in the MGM film starring Hedy Lamarr Robert Walker and June Allyson at the State Theatre through Tuesday. The riot opening sequence leads to barroom brawl chaos with flying fists and chairs as the plot unfolds ending with Lamarr being hustled into a patrol wagon.
The piece features Walker as a princess attendant and a vivid dream scene where Walker and Miss Allyson become Prince and Princess. Rags Ragland delivers a comic king turn, underscoring the swift production pace and romantic interludes.
East Highland notes show Mr and Mrs Robert Wieland and family visiting. Cleo Burieh and Floyd Prvemek travel to Washington and Des Moines. wedding supper for Esther Mineer on Sunday after her marriage to Lester Powers. navy enlistments for Dale Rath Bud Navy and a Yordi boy from Riverside. Dwayne Wieland on the sitie list missing school days. hospital visit to Mercy Town City. Lone Tree visits and family gatherings recur through the week.
Practical tip for garment care suggests removing shoulder pads before washing and sewing snaps so pads can be quickly replaced. The method keeps pads in place for smooth, slick results and reduces ironing effort.
For stained black or blue felt, dab with a solution of one teaspoon ammonia in half a cup of cold tea to refresh fibers. Apply lightly and blot, then air dry. This method aims to lift grime without damaging the fabric.
The column lists numerous birthday celebrations across the community including Mrs. C. GC. Owen turning 79, Sharon Kay Schlatter and two other girls with candies, and persons such as Donald Croeeh and Frank Kephart observing birthdays. Also referenced are residents in Crawfordsville Wayland Cedar Rapids and Oskatoosa with well wishes.
North Prairie Flower reports on December 8 Captain and Mrs Bill Manassier and daughter visiting Mrs Elizabeth Young Sunday with Mr and Mrs Arthur Davison also noted in the community note.
In Crawfordsville on December 8 the Wednesday Study Club met with Mrs. D. W. Githens presiding. Mrs. Ida Wooley led the program on reading, revolving around Porter’s Papa Was a Preach. Members answered roll call with Bible verses, enjoyed a Christmas gift exchange, and admired a festively decorated tree before a buffet lunch in a dining room bright with Christmas decorations.
The Valley Ladies Aid met at the church with sixteen members and one guest Naomi Sheetz. Officers were reelected: Emma Tinnes president Florence Sheetz vice president Cecil Mayer secretary Edith Daering treasurer Elsie Mayer financial secretary. Family visits followed church attendance in Washington and at the Jake Wenger home. Donald and Loran Rush are ill with mumps. Sunday guests at Donal Smith included Clarence Nussbaum Willard Gingerich Keith Wilson and Charlie Starr and Jeyee of Richland.
The annual Christmas party is set for Wednesday December 19 at Mrs Tillie Henry's home with Grandma Henry as co host. A cooperative dinner will be served and secret sisters revealed. A grab bag will be part of the afternoon with a limit of 3.06 in price. Gifts were exchanged among secret sisters Lilly Feltz Grace Tinnes and Tillie Henry. Mary Frederick and Tillie Deal will run the bazaar.
The Pilotburg Ladies Aid society met with Mrs. Fern Leeper Thursday to elect officers and discuss upcoming events for the year.
Mrs. John Young co hosts with the president Mrs Jamnita Stransky in charge of business and devotions. New officers include Jeanette Scott as president, Margaret Brianine as vice president, Ferne Bishop as secretary, and Maria Oldfield as treasurer. Committees named for the year. The January meeting will be decided later. Mrs Ralph Ashby sent a card for their 58th wedding anniversary as she could not attend.
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