Christmas reflections and small-town worries in 1948 editorial
The piece blends faith and humor as it cites God’s abundance, jokes about tangled telephone cords, and notes on Christmas cards. It quotes a Jersey concern about necktie spots impacting groceries, then reflects on giving practices and British views on American world duties, closing with editor Wallace E. Sherlock.
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America
Lake Project
Brighton
Wallace E. Sherlock
Fairfield Daily Ledger
Honey Creek Lake to Start Construction in Washington County
The contract for initial work on Honey Creek Lake near Fairfield will be let around January 1. Clearing trees and undergrowth in the lake bed is planned first. a dam possibly this winter if flood risk permits, with a spillway and rock bed designed to handle excess water. The resulting lake is expected to be the largest artificial reservoir in the state.
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Honey Creek
Washington County
Fairfield
Lake site plan shows Walton League effort paid by farmers
Two Iowa Walton League chapters spent years securing petitions and lobbying in Jefferson and Washington counties to secure land for a new lake. The state bought the land, with a farmer accepting a land option on 60 acres in exchange for sinking a well. The lake, 215 miles long and around a mile wide, will become a permanent, free tax resource with stocked fish, beaches, and boating opportunities. The project will be maintained by the conservation commission. Governor-elect Beardsley receives broad support as he prepares to take office.
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Izaak Walton
Jefferson
Washington
Des Moines
Conservation Commission
Jeferson
Walton League
Jefferson County
Fairfield
Estherville
Snowy Square Decor Brings Christmas Spark to Town
Snow blankets the square as merchants decorate for Christmas adding a realistic wintry scene. A misstep by Old Man Winter caused a topple or stumble altering the display momentarily.
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Winter
Weathered town hints at editor's print bias
In a small town the locals read the paper to see if the editor prints as they want. A kitchen crash prompts a resigned remark about Mary Jane and more dishes. Rheumatism is humorously called a crude weather forecast by the speaker.
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Mary Jane
Cover Girls and the Excess of Magazines
A columnist mocks magazines and glossy covers, noting a Washington man’s quips about a third hand for young men. He imagines uses from signaling to guiding a third hand for risky actions, and jokes about women as telegraph operators and trapeze artists in social life.
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Washington Swain
Silent Night Substitutes for Brains Provoke Silence
A wry note on brains and silence suggests no perfect substitute exists yet silence serves well. The remark frames a humorous contrast between intellect and quietude in everyday life.
Memory Chance Sparks Friendly Challenge
A playful taunt runs through a social exchange as one person bets the other will fail to recall them. the responder vows not to disappoint, embracing the game of memory and recognition.
Thirty Ladies Attend West Chester WSCS Meeting
The West Chester Methodist church W S C S group met Wednesday afternoon with thirty ladies present. Mrs. Robert Stephens opened the meeting with a poem from Grace Noel Crowell. Reports included a Riverside Settlement House visit in Des Moines and a request for items for another box before Christmas. The program on miners featured Mrs. Walter Bauer with assistance from Mrs. Frank Kleese and others.
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West Chester
Robert Stephens
Grace Noel Crowell
Pike
Riverside
Des Moines
Frank Kleese
Orville Griggs
Harry D. Dusenbery
Walter Bauer
West Chester Seniors Lead Thanksgiving Spirit and News
West Chester School highlights include a Thanksgiving break, a season opening basketball win over Washington, and no illnesses among students. Senior and junior activities cover class reports, songs, and notes on chemistry, geometry, and history projects.
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Washington
Nick
Beamer
Duke
Red
Sandy
Quire
Marjorie
Joy
West Chester School
Playlet and Holiday Games Event Noted
Mrs. Clark Bauer and Mrs. Roy Gardner staged a playlet They Offered Him Gifts. Mrs. Troy Foriash organized holiday games and contests with refreshments provided by several volunteers including Mrs. Lou Bauer Mollie Tierney Mrs. Dale Lance Mrs. Earl Hobbs Mrs. James Staneer and Mrs. Harry Kleese.
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Clark Bauer
Roy Gardner
Troy Foriash
Lou Bauer
Mollie Tierney
Dale Lance
Earl Hobbs
James Staneer
Harry Kleese
Mrs. W. McCartney Recalls Ireland Trip
Mrs. William McCartney spoke to the Friendship club at Carrie Davis home about her trip to Ireland. She described the journey to 17 members and two guests including Mrs. Etta Glassburner and Ella Gordon, noting it was her first visit back to her native country.
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William McCartney
The
Friendship Club
Carrie Davis
Ireland
McCartney
Etta Glassburner
Ella Gordon
Christmas Club Notes From Mae Gideon Host
Mae Gideon presided as the club held its annual Christmas gift exchange and a game. Members recalled a member’s 35 year homeland visit from August 12 to October 22 covering 9,000 miles and displayed linen items from Belfast with photos. Mrs McCartney was invited to speak, organized by Miss Gideon and Mrs Wulf, aided by Mrs Dickinson and Miss Gordon.
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Belfast
Mae Giddeon
Miss Davis
Christ
Miss Gideon
Charles Wulf
McCartney
George Dickinson
Miss Gordon
Vivian Hills Weds Walt Shaffer in West Liberty Ceremony
Vivian Hills daughter of Addison Hills of Columbus Junction married Walter Shaffer son of Walter Shaffer of Oxford Iowa in a Dec 5 ceremony at the West Liberty Methodist Parsonage. Rev. Lester Bill officiated with attendants Mr and Mrs William Hoover. The couple will live in Iowa City where Shaffer works for Miller Transportation.
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Columbus Junction
Vivian Hills
Addison Hills
Walter Shaffer
Oxford
Iowa
West Liberty
Lester Bill
William Hoover
Town City
Bridegroom Graduate of Oxford High School Served Overseas
The bridegroom was graduated from Oxford high school and served in the war, spending time overseas in Germany.
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Oxford High School
Germany
Odaka Camp Fire Girls Meet For Christmas Carols
Odaka Camp Fire girls, led by Mrs. George Dowell, practiced carols including Silent Night and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen after school. Beverly Tucker presided, bell calls included What I Want for Christmas, mothers tea postponed to January, each girl made a hospital scrapbook, meeting closed with camp fire law recited.
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Odaka Camp
George Dowell
Beverly Tucker
Rell
Paying the Restaurant Taxes in the United States
People pay six percent of each consumer dollar at restaurants and one percent of every out of town visitor dollar.
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United States
Washington Evening JoCobna i Washington Iowa
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists staff positions including publisher R B Shannon editor Bruce C Cowden and news editor Charles Morris with staff details. Subscription rates and mailing options are noted with per week and annual figures and payment terms.
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Washington
Jocobnai
Iowa
Elder, Shannon , Co
R. BE. Shannon
Dave KR. Hitler
Bruce C. Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
United Press
Inland Daily Press Agss
Iowa Daily Press Ass'n
Iowa Press Ass'n
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Zie
Pop pins and the question most young men ask
A recent survey shows many young men present their engagement rings just before taking a partner to a social affair. The finding highlights social rituals and expectations around courtship.
Vermont Legislature Allows Cooperatives to Run Railroads
An act passed by the Vermont legislature permits cooperatives to own and operate railroads in the state. The measure broadens options for rail service management and aligns with cooperative investment models advancing regional infrastructure.
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Cooperative Railroads Cooperatives
Vermont
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