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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1950
Page
5
County officers in Ramblings County push for a salary hike as Washington County faces a census based cut. They seek a 3900 annual pay for auditors treasurers recorders sheriffs attorneys and clerks with supervisors earning ten dollars per day and deputies raises tied to the official salaries to retain staff.
The county officers urge increased compensation as census figures reduce officer pay. The Washington County court house janitor earns 235 dollars a month while officers will receive 2700 dollars annually after the census, highlighting rising living costs since the last war.
The WSCS Circle II of the Methodist church presented The Meaning of Christmas. Cast included Mrs Marion Swanson and four children Karen Swanson Jack Carson Donna Osineup and Roger Booth. Karen and Jack performed piano solos Donna sang Away in the Manger and Roger sang Silent Night. Guests included Mrs Charles Crull Mrs A S Smith and Joy Fairchild. Forty members attended.
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid held a Thursday meeting at Mrs. W. M. Tweeten's home with Tena Gerdes as guest. Rev. O. H. Moll led devotion. Eva Bauer reported on the hymn All My Heart This Night Rejoices. Mite boxes were collected and Christmas treats planned for the county home. A gift exchange followed with refreshments served by the hostess aided by Mrs. Floyd Murdock and Mrs. R. J. Tanner.
The Al Crone family hosted an oyster supper at the Crone home on Wednesday honoring Mr Crone's birthday. Two guests, Mrs Eva Robert son and Zotos Robertson, attended the gathering.
Nina Adams goes to Oska loosa for business. The trip centers on her work engagements and aims to advance her professional interests in the city.
The Order of Eastern Star elected officers at the Masonic Temple meeting. Mrs Ralph Melville was chosen worthy matron and Max Cook reelected worthy patron. Other officers include Mrs Will Sheetz associate matron Harold Timmons associate patron and Mrs Robert McFarline secretary. The annual Christmas party for CBS families is set for Saturday with a 6:30 cooperative supper and a gift exchange. Santa Claus will attend and gifts for Boone home will be mailed after the party.
Mrs. Leo Picard of Church Point Louisiana declines modern stoves for old fashioned meals and touts HADACOL claiming it cures vitamin deficiencies. She describes improved sleep appetite and energy after six months and urges others to try HADACOL with a money back guarantee. The LeBlanc Corporation of Lafayette Louisiana markets the product in 1950.
Mrs Marek played on concertina Oh Susannah and Dad dy's Little Girl on piano. A medley of Christmas carols was sung by Mrs James Birney, Mrs Ray Whisler and Mrs Marek. Lunch served at two long tables with Santa cookie cups. Helpers included Mrs Casper Mrs Hora Mrs Ray Bell and Mrs Ray Whisler. A Christmas gift exchange concluded the event.
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