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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1941

Page

13

Wellman Plans Vesper Service at Methodist Church

A vesper service of Christmas music will be held at the Wellman Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon December 14 at four o clock. The program features soloists choirs and congregational hymns with a postlude from Handel and a benediction by Rev. Conant. The 60th anniversary celebration and dedication of the church is planned for Sunday January 4 with a basket dinner and special music.

Iwics Dwight Wittmer Wayland Wee Methogist Wellman Arthur Gardiner Tlandel J. A. Walker West Chester Cassius Crossett KE. C. Miller Warl Haggarity Duane Algona Ind Charles Bush Rose Hill Omer Lewis Orma Stoner Iowa City Maplethorpe Vera Singleton

Light Clothes Stay Cooler in Sun

White fabrics reflect more light, sending fewer rays to the body and keeping wearers cooler. Black garments absorb nearly all rays, making them much warmer in direct sunlight.

King's Messengers Quartette To Give Wayland Program

The King's Messengers quartet from Peoria will perform sacred numbers at Wayland high school auditorium Sunday at 2 30 pm. Dan Le Tourneau funds and Milburn Krabill’s efforts made the visit possible with no admission or silver offering requested.

Wayland King's Messengers R. G. Sue Tourneau Co., Inc Peoria le Tourneau Milburn Krabill Men's Brotherhood Wayland Mennonite Church Delight Rinner Pleasant Allen Wenger Pekin Amasa Miller

Coast blackout hits West Coast cities after air raid alarms

A map depicts the U S west coast with principal cities as the coast is powered down nightly following air raid alarms in the San Francisco Bay Area.

U. S San Francisco Bay Area U.S

Anniversary crowds and travel notes fill local pages

The item outlines a 25th wedding anniversary celebration at a Will Richard family home with relatives visiting and refreshments served. It notes moving plans for the Vivestad family and visits by Alma Lodders, Mrs. Ear Gingerich hosting a Fairview unit meeting, and Maude Meyers visiting Stryker Ohio.

Will Richard Vivestads Clifford Alvaestad Warren Allen Alma Lodders Washington P.P. Wenger Fairview Women's Farm Bureau Ear Gingerich Maude Meyers Stryker Ohio CG. F. Wyse P.T.A Dee Dan Steckley Albany Ore Gilbert Roth A. H. Keith Poshart B.C. Meyers Joe Oswald Aurora Neh C. J. Menno Elmer Freyenberger Oscar ‘Martin Mary Karen Jerry Meredith Baldwin Park Calif Meredith Esther Martin Selma Sctrimmer Tucson Ariz Simon Gingerich Alpha Minn Minson

Laurel and Hardy star in Great Guns at Fox Theatre

Laurel and Hardy headline the new Technicolor comedy Great Guns opening Sunday at the Fox Theatre. The film offers a full story with a beginning, middle, and end, with the duo improvising to strong effect under a new contract allowing script approval. The cast includes Sheila Ryan, Dick Nelson, Jeanette MacDonald, Brian Aherne, and Gene Raymond in a romantic wartime plot with notable performances and a dramatic finale.

Laurel and Hardy Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy Fox 20Th Century-Fox O. K Army Navy Edmund MacDonald Sheila Ryan Dick Nelson Jeanette MacDonald Brian Aherne Gene Raymond Aherne

Smilin' Through Opens at State Theater with Stellar Cast

The play Smilin' Through opened at the State Theater Sunday to praise for its beautifully acted production. The cast delivers strong performances bringing the dramatic romance to life on stage.

Four Cousins Dinner Gather at Barrett Home

Mrs Margit Barrett hosted a cooperative turkey dinner at her home for four girl cousins and their families. The gathering included Mrs Harland Bleitz of Moline and her family, and Mrs Wayne with relatives, continuing a yearly family tradition.

Vella Maplethorpe Katherine White Keota A. L. Braden Marie van Doran Frane Singleton A. J. Nichols C. J. Stuart Charles O. Brown Mane Wilson Harry Branch Walter Bauffman Fain Riley Mt. Pleasant Brown Elli Rogers Dr. Miller Indiana Earl Haggarity Duane Algona Ind Marsha Misehler C. ©. Brown FE. D. [Miller Charles Bush Rose Hill Arden Dawson Stanley Glen Smith Dallas Topping Dwight Willmer Martyn Small Cedar Rapids M. Barrett Home J. B. Hanley Margit Barrett Harland Bleitz Moline Wayne

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