Christmas carolers visit shutins on Christmas Eve
Washington churches plan outdoor caroling for the sick and shutins on Christmas Eve. Dr. W H Hampton of the ministerial association requests names of those who wish to receive a visit, with choirs singing two carols outside the home unless entry is desired. Rehearsal meets at the Methodist church at 7:30.
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Washington
W. H. Hampton
Ministerial Association
Hampton
Methodist
Rotary Club Plans Evening For Kiddies Debuts Christmas Party
Rotary Club announces a Christmas entertainment for children under twelve to be held on Tuesday evening after Christmas December 27. Rotarians without young children are advised to borrow neighbors' youngsters. The event features games and holiday features with committees set to run the program. Wives will be invited as guests.
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Rotary Club
Rotarians
Christmas serenade at Central Park by local singers
The group will reassemble at Central Park around 10 o clock for 30 minutes to sing Joy to the World Hark the Herald Angels Sing Silent Night and There's a Song in the Air. After the serenade they are invited to the Methodist church for social time and refreshments courtesy of Dr. Bowers and the Ladies Aid. Merry Christmas from the Ladies Aid. W H Hampton Secretary Ministerial Association
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Central Park
Herald Angels
Auto license plates to be sold in Washington county
Officials expect four to five thousand new license plates to be sold this month as residents renew or begin vehicle registrations for the new year. The change to an entirely new plate type will make detection of unlicensed vehicles easier, urging owners to secure numbers promptly and avoid a backlog for the treasurer's office.
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Washington County
Journal
Work Under Way on City Streets This Winter
Street Commissioner Fred Werner and crew use clear weather to improve Washington Street. Unpaved blocks receive drags and a smooth surface forms where mud and ruts once lay. The street flusher cleans dirt from paved streets into the sewers.
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Fred Werner
Washington Streta
Bret
City bus and taxi services tied to Sanders and Sixipton
Ambiguous note references city bus and taxi operations with a contact phone number and the firms Sanders and Sixipton. Details unclear due to fragmentary text.
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Sanders & Sixipton
Weekend Inter-class Basketball Set at Local High School
Freshman and sophomore teams open with two games after school as part of the inter-class series. The schedule includes a practice scrimmage with Ainsworth and a Saturday 2:30 pm clash with South English, with Washington favored to win. The lineup notes and recent Crawfordsville workout are included, along with Dusenbery returning after an infection.
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Ainsworth High School
Washington
Kalona
West Chester
Crawfordsville
Eicher
Waymack
Dubois
Rice
Daniels
McCreedy
Marshall
Freshwaters
McElroy
White
Bower
Cherryholmes
Conrad
Huston
Edgar
Dusenbery
You Too Can Have Modern Lighting Fixtures
A Christmas Lighting Fixtures sale invites homeowners to view and install elegant electric chandeliers and bracket lights. Learn how to upgrade living rooms dining rooms and bedrooms with modern efficient fixtures while stock lasts this week.
Tramps on Washington Roads Bring Welfare Debate
Washington sees more tramps this winter with many genuine jobseekers among them. The city shelter lodges dozens nightly and rear firehouse quarters are crowded. Mayor Alberson says feeding tramps should be limited to city aid cases to curb flows, while some residents urge charitable meals despite the strain on resources.
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Washington
Calaboose
Alberson
Kayser's Orchestra Delights City Crowd At Armory Dance
Joe Kayser's novelty orchestra from New York City played the first public dance in weeks at the armory. A fairly good turnout enjoyed lively music, with many attending for the music and others for the danceable food tunes. The crowd was satisfied with the performance.
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Joe Kayser
New York City
Armory
Market Ad Reflects Produce Prices and Sales Tactics
A rustic notice describes a seller beside Henderson Walker sharing stories while preparing to sell. The speaker notes a need to balance personal tales with commerce, mentioning strategies and a demand to use the telephone for chicken sales. Prices for produce appear in the market ad.
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Henderson Walker
Firemen Called Meeting Notice
Firemen called meeting Wednesday December 14 to discuss important business. John Westphal secretary 5712.
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John Westphal
W. C. T. U. Institute Lead For Mrs Morgan at Brightem
Mrs A J Morgan of Brightem goes to Ainsworth this morning to take charge of the W C T U institute. Mrs Bon Paul visits Brigh ten to see her sister Mrs Rex Brier. FR Miller travels to Marengo to speak before the Commercial club. E L White departs for Chicago to visit her daughter Mrs Hofmeester and relatives in Gary Ind and Hoopston Illinois.
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A. J. Morgan
Brightem
Ainsworth
Charse
W. C. T. U. Institute
Mrs. Bon Paul
Brighten
Mrs. Rex
Brier
FR. Miller
Marengo
E. L. White
Chicago
Lyons cookies and deliveries noted in local ads
Ed Gray of Wellman and Mrs. Will Weber of Lincoln visited yesterday. Mrs. Frank Edworthy returned home after visiting Wayland.
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Mrez
Ed Gray
Wellman
Will Weber
Lincoln, Nebr
Mr. Flaherty
Frank Edworthy
Wayland
Retur
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