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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1948
Page
4
Editorial ponders Christmas excess, humane giving, and the pace of progress. It notes insecticide dangers to bees and birds, recalls the Wright Brothers’ first flight and the Smithsonian display, and foresees future nuclear advances emerging from early work.
Emmetsburg, Clarion, Chariton reports describe corn reaching around 100 bushels per acre in July, a bumper year. Roger Babson warns of a coming world downturn while advising diamonds as an investment, though scarce markets and stomach effects limit their value.
Postmaster Jay Brown reports a surge in holiday mail with 33 863 items processed last Thursday surpassing prior records. Extra staff, a borrowed jeep, and extended hour shifts helped manage bulk parcels while incomplete addresses caused delays. Delivery aims to complete all holiday mail by Christmas Day with Saturday special deliveries planned if needed.
Myrtle Cram hosted 13 Busy-Bee 4-H members with a program on inexpensive gifts and color theory. Dorothy Sehnicker spoke on mitered corners and the group planned monthly skating outings, with refreshments by Myrtle and her mother Mrs Luther Cram. January 20 gathering to be with Katherine and Evelyn Farrier.
Mrs. S. W. Yoder hosted the Kalona Unit of the Amvets Auxiliary for a Tuesday meeting led by president Mrs. Velma Way. Officers chosen for the coming year include Mrs. H. J. Bigelow as president and Mrs. S. W. Yoder as vice president with Mrs. Eugene Way secretary, Mrs. Velma Way treasurer, and Mrs. George W. Fry chaplain. The group packed a Christmas gifts box for adopted child Clarence Foster at the Lutheran home in Muscatine. Plans were made for the January meeting January 25 at Mrs. Velma Way’s home.
Postmaster Brown notes a surge in outgoing mail from the Washington post office, indicating a busy Christmas season. Inquiries confirm stores sold more than usual as gifts go to homes and to be sent away, with holiday shopping starting early and remaining brisk into the week ahead.
Karla Kay Yoder daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin C Yoder was honored at a birthday party hosted by her mother on Tuesday December 14 for her fifth birthday. Guests included Karla Kay's grandmother Mrs John Shebeck of Washington and Janet Haber man, Diana Yoder, Gretchyn Grady, Sandra and Dean Barnum, Phyllis Batterson, Sherry Walk er, Sally and Larry Skola, James Carl Wiseman, Marlin Yoder, Cynthia and Gretta Brenneman and Mrs Paul Brenneman.
Mr and Mrs Lafe Klopfenstein hosted Military Road club Thursday evening with five bridge tables and guests socializing. Refreshments were served by Mrs Klopfenstein assisted by Mrs Richard Knupp and Mrs Gilbert Kanneman. The club plans to meet with Mr and Mrs Kuenneman January 20.
The Merry Mixer club met Wednesday afternoon with fourteen members answering roll call for Christmas Family Customs. Ellen Greggon, soon to move, received a farewell gift. Mrs. Slemmons read the Christmas story and led contests won by Mrs. Laurel Statler. Guests Molly Tierney and others joined in visiting and gifts, with a seasonally themed lunch served. next meeting is January 5 with Mrs. Harold Disney.
Twenty three members gathered with Mildred Stewart for a Monday night business meeting. Mary Rita McLaughlin presided while Barbara Dare and Sara Trotman reported for groups one and two respectively after receiving a $34 prize money check from 4-H achievement day.
Mrs Cloyce Stewart explained the color wheel and demonstrated textile painting techniques during a small gatherings session, with attendees noting the craft details and color theories shared.
Members of the Y Social club met at Mrs. James Rice’s home northeast of Riverside. Guests included Mrs. Francis Skubal and her son Francis Joseph visiting from Pueblo Colorado. They planned an exchange of Christmas gifts at the next meeting hosted by Mrs. Clarence Rummelhart. Refreshments were served.
Mrs. Harley Meyers hosted the Merry Makers club on Wednesday December fifth with thirteen members present for the gift exchange. Mystery friends of the year were revealed and seasonal refreshments were served. The annual family New Year's dinner is set for Wednesday January fifth hosted by Mrs. O K Scott.
The Kalona Christian church youth held a Christmas party in the church basement with a cooperative dinner at 7 and Yuletide decorations. The organizing committee included Lester Reber Edwin Morgan Norma Sleichter and Earl Fry. Milton Hollingshead of Iowa City attended. The January party committee will include Marie Jackson Vera Strickler L E Fry and Milton Hollingshead.
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce sent 20 complimentary Florida auto license plates to John Huston, Warner Bros. director, for use on cars in the drama Key Largo now showing at the State Theatre. Huston had just returned from the Keys with the license plates.
Complimentary plates from the Chamber of Commerce praised Florida for using Key Largo as the backdrop for a Bogart Robinson Bacall film. Officials said the plates express the state's gratitude to Hollywood for choosing Florida as a setting.
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