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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1947
Page
4
A 1947 editorial counsels readers to avoid envy and focus on securing what they can rightfully achieve. It quotes Luke 6 35 urging generosity and rewards for the righteous while urging self reliance and personal effort.
Opinion column discusses legislative pace before Christmas and gifts hidden in a closet. It contrasts European relief efforts with anti Communist rhetoric, praising Friendship Trains and urging aid that supports democracy without strings. It critiques Soviet influenced unrest in France and Italy and warns against rabble rousing by communists.
At the hospital births occurred for Mr. and Mrs. Ivan West of 435 E Madison street, a daughter at 2 29 a m, and Mr. and Mrs Robert Lopshire of Ainsworth, a son at 16 06 a m. Admitted today were Mrs Clem Chalupa of Wellman for surgery, Howard Swift on route three, Elbert Elmore of Fairfield, and Lester Farrier of Brighton for appendectomies. Dismissed today were Mrs Lloyd Bender and son of Kalona, Mrs Clara Greiner of route four, Mrs Alma McClintic of Brighton, Mrs Mela Horak of Ainsworth, and Mrs Ross Yates and daughter of Brighton.
The dominion bureau of statistics reports Canada's population at 12,307,000 last year. This marks an 188,000 increase over the prior year and, since 1941 census, a total gain of about 800,000 or more than 7 percent.
The Smart Implement company and Kalona posted big wins in the Independent league last night. Smarts defeated the Washington Ramblers 68 to 19 while Kalona beat the Washington Flyers 56 to 28. Washington Independents beat West Chester 37-30 in the other game.
Washington junior college coach Norman White announces a guard lineup change for the Centerville game. Sodergren moves to guard with Maxw ell at the other guard spot while Noonan centers and Tanner and an interchangeable forward pair join Longer Schmitt or Box. Centerville returns many starters but lacks the tall center, yet features Baxter and Scurlock. Washington JC faces Bloomfield later this week after a 7:45 tip for tonight’s game following 6:20 junior high action.
Local notes report a two show Big I-H Family Party at the high school auditorium on Thursday December 18 at 6 and 8 30 pm featuring Gwynne world celebrated magician and other headline attractions. Arthur Fetters spent the week end in Des Moines and Clark Wright now visiting Keota. R L Lytle grocer advertises gifts and foods with sales on toys candy nuts and peanut items.
The Washington Comets had a game at Morning Sun called off by local management. The team will reschedule for a later date, with a Moline matchup here Wednesday and a trip to Mediapolis next Monday.
The Friendly Bible class hosted a Christmas party at the Baptist church with 40 attendees. Decorations featured a lighted tree, greenery, pine cones and ornaments. Members including Mrs. Woodrow Crone and Clyde Kelley led hostess and program duties. A gift exchange followed a brief business meeting. Next meeting January 19 at the church with hosts Mrs. John Beenblossom and Mrs. Little.
Presbyterian morning prayer will meet at 9 30 Wednesday at the church A community meeting at Gray school Friday evening December 19 at 7 36 with a program by teachers and pupils Bring filled sandwiches fruit salad cake and candy for your family Coffee will be furnished The Bible study group of Eureka church will not meet Friday evening as announced but will meet Sunday evening after the Christmas program The winter at Brownsville and Mc Allen.
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