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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1927

Page

6

Christmas society events fill county circle with cheer

The Baptist missionary society hosted a Christmas party with a pot luck dinner and a decorated table featuring Santa and a miniature tree. The Woman's Relief Corps reported a busy year with new members and gifts for soldiers, while other groups held socials at Franklin school, Mount Saint Josephs College, and the country club with games, treats, and a Santa distribution.

Young Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptists Church Circh Santa Claus Bertha Long Inz China Woman’s Reef Corps Marshalltown Good Fellowship State Tuberculosis Association Waehington County Hilma Larson Patriotic Vnsta Woman’s Relief Corps Joint Nathaniel Young Santa Calas

Seven Miners Die In Wisconsin Coal Mine Disaster

Seven miners trapped by a blast at the Cosgrove Meehan coal mine in Stiritz Wisconsin were found dead on the 260 foot level. Rescue teams worked under county mine inspector J W Plumblee and State Director A D Lewis as relatives gathered. The mine, opened in 1916 and employing 550, had its first fatal incident since wage scale renewal, with bodies expected to surface before noon.

Johnston City Cosgrove J. W. Plumblee State A. D. Lewis Jacksonville

Mrs Lindbergh to Spend Night in Brownsville Texas

The American embassy said Mrs Frangeline Lindbergh would stay in Brownsville Texas tonight and fly to Tampico tomorrow to reach Mexico City for Christmas with her son Colonel Charles Lindbergh. A separate Dallas item notes a Christmas program at the Christian church and a Smewhall school event with lunch.

Mrs. Lindbergh Brownsville, Texas Mexico City Frangeline Lindbergh Brownsville Texas Tampico Col Charles Lindbergh

Wrapping Christmas Packages Tips From Magazines

Practical ideas for festive gift wrapping using magazine cutouts and simple supplies. Describes decorative effects with silver gray, blue and gold papers, candle accents, Santa figures, reindeer, doilies, raffia, wax droplets, and small decorations to enhance presentation. Encourages creative use of tissue, ribbons, and textures for memorable gifts.

Fra Terers M. It Jyvau

Lindbergh Family Arrives at Love Field for Christmas Visit

Evangeline Lindbergh and Col. Charles A. Lindbergh landed at Love Field at 10 15 a m on their Christmas tour to Mexico City. The party planned a brief stop at San Antonio and a night in Brownsville Texas before continuing to Mexico City.

Evangeline Lindbergh Mexico City Col Charles A. Lindbergh San Antonio Harry Brooks Brownsville Texas

Probe Continues Into Rui Runner Killing Near Galena

Investigators in Iowa and Illinois pursue leads in the deaths of Claude Tiberghien and Ray McGrath, Dubuque booze runners shot near Galena Illinois after a Tuesday early morning incident. A theory that the men were lured as part of a bootlegging run gains traction as authorities press on with the case.

Manchester Iowa Illinois Claude Tiberghien Ray Peg) McGrath Dubuque Galena Ill

White Fruit Cake from Mrs D J Ross

Cream butter and sugar then add liquids gradually. Sift and mix dry ingredients, fold in chopped almonds candied pineapple and cherries. Stir in beaten egg whites last. Bake in a moderate oven about 1 1/2 hours or split into two small cakes about 50 minutes each.

D. J. Ross

Spiced Pecans Recipe Notes

A compact kitchen guide describes making spiced pecans with 2 cups nut meat 1 cup sugar 1-4 cup water or 3-4 teaspoon cinnamon. Boil sugar and water until hard when dropped in cold water then add cinnamon and nuts stir until coated spread thin to cool and break apart.

D. J. Ross

Sheriff Utley reports delayed payment of Czerweic fine

Sheriff Hary G Utley of Delaware county states money to pay Stanley Czerweic s fine, held in jail, was to be brought to Manchester yesterday by McGrath. Czerweic, with Tiberghein and McGrath, was arrested in Manchester weeks ago on charges of possession and transportation of liquor. Tiberghein and McGrath paid their fines and allegedly agreed to pay Czerweic s after selling his liquor, but only a small amount was received by Czerweic.

Hary G. Utley Delaware County Stanley Czerweic Manchester McGrath Czerweic Tiberghein

Manila Fire Leaves Two Thousand Homeless

A blaze on the outskirts of Manila today made about two thousand people homeless. Property damage is estimated at 50,000 dollars with no loss of life reported.

Manila P. I

Mild Christmas Weather Forecast in Iowa

Des Moines reports a mild weekend Christmas with clear skies and temperatures not expected to reach white Christmas levels in central eastern and southern Iowa. The state weather bureau released an unofficial forecast emphasizing limited chances of snowfall across the regions.

Des Moines Iowa

Early Spring Temperatures Brush Central Iowa

Spring like temperatures prevailed across central Iowa last night and today, marking a retreat from sub zero conditions of the prior weekend. The change brings a brief relief period as residents adjust to milder weather amid forecasts for continued warmth.

Iowa

Record of European cold wave toll in 54 deaths

London dispatch reports 54 deaths recorded in the severest cold wave Europe has felt in years. Weather across towns and regions worsened as frost and snow disrupted transport and daily life. Authorities warned of continuing extreme conditions with freezing temperatures persisting.

London Europe

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