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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1968
Page
3
Max Exner of Iowa State University urges families to sing together using long standing carols like Silent Night and Joy To The World. He recommends church hymnals and carol books, notes that participation matters more than performance, and suggests incorporating foreign customs, pinatas, and home pageants to make Christmas a shared experience.
The article blends carol lore with Christmas joys and book gifts. It celebrates Mary Merryfield on books, urges baking a Jesus Birthday cake, and recalls carols like The Friendly Beasts. It notes card sending roots, promotes giving love, and reports Fleur de Lis Club and PEO luncheon Christmas themes with readings and Madonna art references.
Channel guide notes Leo Greco and Jackie Gleason programs followed by a schedule of animated and live action shows. Prime time features Petticoat, Mannix, WHBF-4-SAT lineup and various cartoons and adventures from 7:00 to 11:30 p.m. with titles Gophers Road Runner Wacky Races Archie Batman Herculoids Shazzan Johnny Quest.
Eight members and Mrs. Glenn Knupp met with cohostess Mrs. Earl Booth to present a Christmas program for six children including granddaughter Sonya Tweenton of Wheaton Illinois. The Bible story. poem Pixie Patter. and a review of the article Lets Go to Bethlehem were shared. Guests exchanged grab bags, received gifts, and special favors. Business and roll call titled A Christmas I Remember were noted. Plans for January dinner were discussed. Refreshments closed the afternoon.
The annual Christmas party for all Moose children will be held tonight at 7 o'clock at the Moose Home. Parents should bring one dollar gifts, wrapped and marked, for their children. Santa Claus will visit, distribute gifts, and hand out treats.
Local news notes Ted Stewart of Summit New Jersey arriving for the holidays with his mother Mrs Cloyce Stewart and other relatives and friends. Miriam Jones returns home from Milan Italy after months with a dance troupe and plans to enter college. Mrs E Wilkin of Phoenix Arizona is expected for a holiday visit with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Dan Brindley.
Emily P. Simpson Atmore was laid to rest after morning services at St. James Catholic Church with Rev. Edward Collins presiding. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers included Ross Shafer Charles Berdo Richard Weeks and Tom Essex.
Mrs Charles Bartholow entertained the LBC Club Thursday at a gathering marking a social engagement. Members attended the event and shared refreshments in a cordial meeting reflecting club traditions.
Mrs. Carl Jarrard assisted hostess as ten members met. Business was conducted by Mrs. Martin Whittaker. Officers-elect include Whittaker president, D. O. Butler vice president, Lloyd Walker secretary treasurer, Jarrard assistant secretary, Grace Stewart reporter. Butler led entertainment and the gift exchange. Refreshments were served.
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