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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1946
Page
4
The National Editorial Association stresses faith as curative and healing in both soul and body. It urges readers to believe all things are possible through faith, citing Acts 3 16 as a basis for the message.
A reflective holiday column notes inflation, frictions in government, and the public mood. It cites a Santa anecdote, discusses children and giving, rumors about Stalin, and praises postal workers who processed 94 000 cards and letters as part of the Christmas rush.
The Brighton Eastern Star named officers for the year led by worthy matron Mrs. Cecil Walker and worthy patron Ross Day. Other officers include associate matron Mrs. W. O. Schafer and conductress Mrs. L. F. McAfee. Community notes report Mrs. Therese Drish’s Chicago trip and local social events including a Knights of Pythias installation and farm bureau gathering.
Harmony club met at the home of Mrs Ira Schafer for a Christmas party and gift exchange. A social time followed with attendees including Mr and Mrs Elmer Koch and Mr and Mrs Howard Coffin. Relatives noted how Mrs Russell Davis, former Brighton resident, was honored at a funeral in Fairfield.
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