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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1948

Page

5

Meeting and Christmas Party Held by Christian Church Women

Forty members of the Women's Council gathered for a general meeting and Christmas party at the Christian Church Friday night at 7 30. Mrs Leslie Beenblossom presided. Mrs Lee Hesseltine performed piano solos and a duet with Mrs Don Darbyshire. Readings and carols were presented by group one with O Come All Ye Faithful and Away in a Manger among the program offerings.

Women’s Council of the Christian Church Leslie Beenblossom Lee Hesseltine Dorothy Putman Charlotte Earls Harlan Neuart T. C. Polk Frank Gobbie Group One Hesseltine Don Darbyshire Jean Hesseltine Manger

Christmas gathering at Omaha Children's home event

A special offering was taken for the Omaha Children's home. Mrs. Glen Holden read a Christmas greeting from a former council member. Group leaders reported December activities. Social hour and tea followed with pours by Mrs. Polk and Mrs. Beenblossom. Group two handled refreshments. Next three months meetings move to 1 45 PM.

Omaha Glen Holden Polk Beenblossom

Ogden Woman Visits Family During Holidays

Marjorie Carlson of Ogden Utah arrives for a two week vacation with her mother Mrs May Carlson. Carlson works at Hill Air Base handling foreign recruiting for overseas duty. J W Fields Jack and Besse Jones drive to Cedar Rapids for pre holiday dinner with Richard Fields and Joan Fields of Davenport joins. Harold Jarvis family visits Mrs Jarvis' parents the Frys eight miles southeast of Fairfield. Lyle Boy returns from George Williams College in Chicago to spend holidays at home and")

Marjorie Carlson Ogden Utah May Carlson Miss Carlson the Hill Air Base J. W. Fields Jack Besse Jones Cedar Rapids Richard Fieds Joan Fields Davenport Harold Jarvis Lyle Boy Chicago George Williams College

OES Christmas Supper At Masonic Temple Attended By 125

One hundred twenty five members and guests gathered at the Masonic Temple for the O E S Christmas supper and party. The evening featured a children’s program planned by Mrs. R A Melville, Christmas carols, and a visit from Santa Claus who handed out gifts and candy. Local attendees and organizers were listed, with social hosts including Mr. and Mrs Fred Longer and others coordinating the dinner.

O. E. S. Family Cooperative Masonic Temple R. A. Melville Santa Claus Orep Jarvis Jack Rommel Kathryn Crone Merwin Swanson John Eddie Richard Winga Judy Rae Salladay Howard Timmons Judy Timmons Wanda Blattner Karen Foster Tommy Baker Vacn Salladay Jimmie Orr Sybil Bagge Karen Swanson Margaret Melville Marshall Thayer Rita Margaret Ann Phil Ahrens Gary Doaks Eva Blattner Beverly Jarvis Judy Howell Lynn

Johnson Smear Sparks Anti Johnson Congress Impeachment

President Andrew Johnson accused of smearing Congress with words about a legislature on the verge of the government. Voters elect a strong anti Johnson majority in Congress, which, two years later, initiates impeachment proceedings against the President.

Andrew Johnson Congress of the United States Congress

Hog Wise Feeder Utilizes Broad Pig Diets

Hog feeding shows swine can gain advantages from a wide range of feeds beyond corn, though corn remains a core basal ration. The article discusses the hog’s ability to adapt to diverse feed types to optimize growth and production.

Mc Dowell Says New Evidence From Hiss Chambers Probe

Representative John Mc Dowell of Pennsylvania briefed newsmen at the New York Federal Building after questioning two mystery witnesses in the Hiss Chambers espionage inquiry. He said he gathered highly important information from the interview.

House Committee On Un-American Activities John McDowell R-Pa New York Federal Building McDowell International

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