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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1969
Page
3
Nine Health Center workers surprised Mrs. Margaret Skipton with gifts and refreshments at the County Home. Mrs. Edwin Lukovsky hosted another Home employee gathering. Visitors from nearby towns joined in carols as Prairie Flower School students staged a joyful noon program.
The First Baptist Church choir directed by Mrs. Foster Bagge will perform a Christmas cantata titled The Wonder of the Aged during the 10:45 a.m. worship on Sunday December 21. Soloists are Wayne Wagner Marl Hays and Peggy Kephart, with a trio of Mrs. Buffington Mrs. Ralph Moore and Mrs. Widmer. Rev. Richard Peterson will read. Public invited.
Mrs. Gifford Morrison shifts a time worn heirloom to her living room fireplace as the focal point of holiday decor. A sheaf of wheat from her great grandmother rests on an easel, surrounded by greenery and cones, symbolizing eternal life. A tall candle on an antiqued table leg complements the display.
Miss Frances Patton, a Home member since 1959 and former missionary in Egypt, retires from active work but stays to help at the Home. She has cooked, laundered, planned parties, cared for patients, and served as gray lady in the Health Center, sharing stories and smiles with friends. The Home recently bought a new pickup, and members gathered for stories of Christmas in various lands.
A Christmas Pageant will be presented by the children and youth of First Christian Church at 7 00 p m Sunday. The program follows an American family on Christmas eve with carolers from America Mexico China and France. The Nativity scene features Mary Joseph and the baby with shepherds and wise men. Mrs Kenneth Carrell directs the pageant with a cast including Russell Davison Pam Cheyney Ronald Loeffler Beth Cheyney Tracey Brown Diana Green Mary and Joseph are portrayed by Diana and Joseph Green.
A consolidated schedule lists numerous farm and livestock auctions in Iowa. Dates range December through February with times at 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. locations include Mt. Union Keota Washington Wayland Wapello Ollie Kalona and others. Auctioneers include George M Tripp James R Davis Roy Nelson Arthur L Duncan and Don Cave.
A nephew and wife Mr. and Mrs Raymond McKenzie and daughter Barbara of Des Moines. niece and husband Mr. and Mrs Arnott Keating of Monmouth Ill join Mrs Mitchell. Thursday morning Mr John Mitchell left for a few days visit with the family. His son and wife Mr. and Mrs E G Mitchell will take him to Bettendorf. On Sunday they will be joined by other relatives for a pre holiday dinner. Mr Mitchell will return Dec 22.
Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church Sunday School presents "God's Christmas Vessels" on Tuesday December 23 at 7 30 p m. Vivian Imbach authored tale follows two viewpoints earth and heaven with a teen as vessel for the Master. Pastor Herbert Cottrell invites all to attend. Fern Cliff Free Church lies six miles northeast of Wayland.
The Washington Evening Journal lists editor David Elder and business manager, with William Shannon as vice president and advertising director, Charles Morris as news editor, Bob Shaffer handling local advertising, and Howard Hazen as superintendent. The paper publishes afternoons except Sunday, Christmas, and July 4, and is entered as second class matter under the 1879 act. It is affiliated with United Press Leased Wire and multiple press associations.
Forty club members and guests gathered at the Farm Bureau building Thursday for a Christmas potluck. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jim Witthoft and Joel. Hostesses were Mrs. Robert Friese and Mrs. Truman Tuttle. Mrs. Art Witthoft and Mrs. Bill Crandall led carol singing. Santa distributed gifts for the children.
Local schedule lists Gleason and Petticoat segments with movies and news blocks. Programs include Green Acres and Land of Giants, with FBI features and late night news and Hayride.
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