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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1940

Page

6

Cat Eyes With Different Colors Reported In Salem

Local columns note unusual cats with one yellow and one blue eye seen in Blanche Shalla and John Shalla households. The piece transitions to Christmas dinner plans across multiple families, describing decorations and gatherings from December in Salem, including Hora, Bell, Gallagher, Marston, Zeck, and Eckels households.

Dewey Weeks Salem Blanche Shalla Shallas John Shalla

The Value of Persevering Enthusiasm

The text urges sustaining effort when initial enthusiasm wavers, arguing the goal may be misjudged or too lofty. It cites the Wright brothers as a proof that justified enthusiasm can overcome early scoffs and lead to pioneers in aviation.

Wright Brothers

Alpha Phalanx installs new officers for Week

The Alpha chapter of Phalanx announces new officers Primus Dick McIntosh pro-primus Logan Heilman Queistor Thomas Gray tribune Wehr with installation planned January 10. The Y M C A weekly notes report the swimming team showed a marked improvement in the.

Alpha Chapter of Phalanx Primus Dick MclIntosh Pro-Primus Logan Heilman Queistor Thomas Gray Tribune Wehr

Cedar Rapids Community Notices and Holiday Events

Last Saturday in Cedar Rapids featured a car serenade on the return trip led by Bob Rohrer as music master. Rotary held a gift exchange Monday and toys were delivered to city hall for Y W C A children’s party. The Y's Men's families enjoyed a Tuesday evening gathering. Santa showed interest in music during the events. Allied Mills used the community room Wednesday afternoon and evening with about 85 attendees from southeastern Iowa. Seven turkeys fed the group. Hi V chapters met Wednesday evening while sophomores used the ladies room juniors the boys lobby and seniors the office. The entire Y was lively that evening. The church volleyball league met Thursday evening with about 35 men. The warm pool attracted many young males and the craft shop works toward Christmas and New Year open house. A special Christmas vacation program is planned with gym play and pool time.

Frank Hora Ray Bell Mr. Marston Floyd Marsten Columbus Junction George Zeck Annabelle Jerry Zeck James Zeck Merle Eckels Allied Mills Iowa

Christmas program at Salem school draws crowd despite ice

Salem school hosted a Christmas program by six pupils on Tuesday with recitations songs and dialogues followed by hot lunch pie and candy. Roy Krotz won a blanket and Mrs. Joe Te Bockhorst got a candy box for guessing candy counts.

Salem School Jackson Center School Alice Wulf Wolfes Lester Pronga and Son Dubuque

Burlington PR Railways Local Bus Schedule

Westbound Bus No. 3 departs Washington at 6 08 a m for Burlington PR R R. Eastbound Daily service Omaha to Chicago Bus No. 2 leaves Washington with no time given.

Golden State Limited Californian Washington Golden State California Knoxville Co. F Anderson P.rk, Kr, CO Davenport-Kansas City Southwest Limited Kansas City Davenport Dundas W. C. Bell Burlington PR Railways Wemngeeee Haan Iici Omaha Chicago Tnighti Wuhi

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The speaker notes how strong initial drive and ambition fade when faced with difficulty. He observes people grow discouraged if real results or warm receptions do not meet their high hopes and expectations.

Treasure Hunt and Christmas Party At Y M C A

Next Monday afternoon the boys will take part in a treasure hunt with prizes for different age groups. Today the Y W C A uses the west lobby for a Christmas party expected to attract about 200 children as guests.

Who's Who at the Y McCleery Leads Washington Y Work

Richard McCleery chairs the Y M C A young men's committee with Shrum Lewis H Walker John Applegate and Jack Trotman. The group drives Washington Y activities while Iowa hosts two Phalanx fraternities. McCleery, a former international Y leaders figure, has served on multiple committees and works with his father and son in the Y program. Dickie McCleery is active in swimming basketball and other Y features.

Richard McCleery Shrum Lewis H. &. Walker John Applegate Jack Trotman Washington Iowa McCleery Association Dickie McCleery

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