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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
10
Locals report the death of Dean Patterson in a car accident near Iowa City. He was the youngest son of Chas Patterson, whose wife had died years ago. Mareil Barrett and Jake Litwiler were among those shopping in the area.
Fragmentary report mentions Friday events in Iowa City and Mrs. Hanley staying with her daughter, Mrs. Cecil Hughes, near Iowa City.
Pvt. Gene C. Duncan transfers from Smoky Hill Kansas after furlough with wife and family. Sgt. Edward A. Gabriel on furlough from Albuquerque. Christmas party and centennial banquet events delayed by snow. Staff Sgt. Jackie Moran killed in action in Germany. engagements announced for Marjorie Evelyn Johnston and Sgt. Albert Della Penna. post-nuptial showers honor local families.
Local column reports snowbound conditions at Hardscrabble with residents shoveling through and plans to visit. Mentions Rosalie Sheetz and West Chester student Kathleen Wehr, Ensign Richard Wehr near the Philippine invasion, and local animal losses including a collie and three ewes.
The article lists groups including Men s Chorus The Lord Is Come Choir The Chorus in the Skies and a Quartet with Benediction by Director of Music Mildred Pressly. The service begins at ? P M.
Prairie Flower Baptist church hosts a Christmas program. Wehrs visit with relatives in Muscatine over the weekend. Families in Wellman report snowbound conditions and farm incidents.
A church program lists cast for Seeking the Heart of Christmas. Readers Esther Smith Strangers Leonard Booth Maxine Reeves Mailman Bob Scott Young Lady in Home Doris Benson and groups of children including Bob Cave Marilyn Mouser Donna Rae Cave Douglas Fuhr Father Robert Benson Mother Mrs Robert Benson Maggie the grandmother Mary Ardith Jarrard Mr Johnson Stan ly Jarrard Marjorie Gamon Grandson Douglas Fuhr Mary Mrs Mabel Wiley Hatle Angels Lorene Booth Myrna Reeves Leota Fishburn Norma Huber Shepherds Bob Scott Stanley Jarrard John Cupp
Wise Men Bob Benson Paul Benson Albert Diddams Jr pianist Marjorie Benson. A chorus choir includes Mrs Paul Benson Lois Hurston Mary Huber Arlyss Myers for music. Marimba Solo Miss Darlene Hurston. Message The Greatest Christmas Message Pastor Diddams. A cordial invitation is extended to all. A E Diddams Pastor.
Since 1939 the potash industry has expanded its annual deliveries from 3 12,000 tons to 7 11,000 tons in 1943, with continued growth into 1944. The data reflect steady rate progress despite wartime conditions.
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