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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1965
Page
2
A reflective piece on Christmas candlelight, describing flickering flames and melting wax shaping patterns. It links the candle to the holy Nativity, noting how the stable’s creatures reportedly reflected its glow like jewels, and extols family warmth and festive season joys.
Halcyon House hosts carol groups from Ainsworth Pepper Ettes 4H Club Questers from the Methodist Church and other congregations. Birthday cake for Carrie Davis, Junior High vocal groups entertain, and guests include Mrs. Vernon Feterhelm, Mrs. Phil Kneen, and Mrs. John Johnson. A Christmas tea, musical programs, and calls from neighbors mark a festive week. A note lauds Christmas traditions and memories, and a Holy Season reflection closes with news of a new grandson Harry Todd.
Mercy Hospital in Iowa City holds Mrs. Hubert Lehrer for possible surgery in room 329. Rev. Richard Peterson plans to travel to Council Bluffs for the funeral of his great grandmother Mrs. Anna Hermes, who died at 10342 years. Kay McCleery of Littleton Colorado made the Ton choir in a Christmas TV concert and will perform in the area this season. A pre Christmas dinner and gift exchange was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Davis with several relatives attending. Leo Seib led a Luziers Christmas gathering at the Ottumwa Hotel with district sales staff. Archie Kaufman and wife celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Monday December 20 after marrying December 20 1940 in Washington.
A kitchen window view shows a five play Red Rover game in the east school yard with Kindergarten pupils enjoying recess. A coupon for a free diet food was returned promptly along with questions from the food company about brand comparisons.
First Presbyterian United Women Circle I discussed Christmas in other lands and Christmas customs with Mrs Archie Kaufman leading meditation. Circle II hosted by Mrs Harold Johnson debated commercializing Christmas with panel including Rev Clarence Dehne and Mrs David Gregory. Hostesses included Mrs R J Dawson and Mrs I W Shenefelt. Miss Ella Gordon gave lessons on Old and New Testament prophecies of Jesus.
Funeral services for Dr Robert W Thompson were held at Sherman-Eden Funeral Home on Saturday December 16. Rev Vernon Elgin officiated assisted by Rev Sam Pickens. Burial followed at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines with Mrs Vernon Elgin as vocalist. Hanson funeral services were held Friday at 10 30 a m in Jones Funeral Home led by Rev M O Smith. Mrs William Stewart was soloist. Pallbearers listed: Gerald Cherry holmes Robert Huber William Crooks Cliff Hanson and George Olson. Masonic graveside rites conducted at Elm Grove Cemetery.
Funeral services for Elmer G. Fisher were held in the Washington Methodist Church Friday with Rev. M.O. Smith officiating. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Ryan, Paul Adam, T.M. Nelson, E.D. Morrison Jr., Logan Heilman, and George Rudiger. Sherman Eden Funeral Home arranged the funeral.
Social calendar lists multiple club gatherings with times and venues. Highlights include Shirts and Skirts Square Dance at Legion Hall with potluck and a 50 cent gift exchange, Rainbow Girls at Masonic Temple, and YWCA Whizzers caroling at the home of Robert Day.
About 80 attended the General meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service and Christmas tea at Halcyon House Friday held jointly with the Halcyon House Guild. Circle HI presented the program The Adoration of Christ through Christmas Art and Music. Mrs Edna Smith and others participated while Mrs Leo Hoover reported on Guild activities from the past year.
Admitted yesterday Hope Been blossom in Washington for surgical care. Today Edward J. Lukovsky, of Washington, was admitted for medical treatment. Discharged today Mrs. William Carson of Washington.
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