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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
11
A Christmas pageant recalls family memories with a mother awaiting faraway son Harry while Elizabeth Lathrop Powers writes of homecomings and bundles of gifts. The verse captures holiday longing, kin, and the simple joy of shared grace and laughter.
Old Santa Claus visited last night bringing a stocking of goodies a rolling ringing toy a rocking horse a doll a car a ball shirts stockings socks blouses slippers a cowboy suit a color book new shoes a truck and trailer a warm sweater garden tools and a big red wagon plus a bedroom full of items. Sister helps with shopping starting weeks ago adding to the holiday cheer.
The Homebuilders Sunday school class held a cooperative dinner in the church dining room with 26 members, 15 children, and five guests. After a program of recitations and carols, officer elections for the new year named Elmer Steele as president, Mrs. Lynn Ferguson as vice president, Orville Hickok as secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Harold Fulton as assistant secretary.
Dec 19 notes show Mrs Dorothy Young visiting her parents on Friday. Families of Starr Neff Smith Schulty Krantz and Bishop visited. Christmas shopping in Washington took place. Willard Gingerich hosted a turkey supper with guests Lienbargh Beck Smith Wilson and others from Iowa City.
Kalona Iowa December report states Eugene Keifer of Richmond is missing in action with the infantry in Germany since November 21. His parents Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Keifer received a war department telegram confirming the missing status. Royal Neighbor officers were elected at a meeting, with installation planned for January. Local telegraph operators were rehired and Kalona stores extend evening hours for Christmas shopping. Funeral services were held for Lee Snyder of New Hampton, formerly of Kalona, with Christian church ladies serving a dinner for relatives.
The equity capital and funded debt of 26 leading steel companies totaled 4.081 billion dollars with working capital at 1.109 billion as of December 3, 1939. By December 31, 1943 total capital investment reached 4.396 billion dollars with working capital of 1.426 billion.
Pfc James Welcher U.S.M.C. wounded in action in the Pacific while serving on a battleship for over two years. Family notes he enlisted in April 1942 and grew up locally. Red Cross confirms the injury with hopes for non serious outcomes.
The article notes many rural schools were shut Monday due to snowbound roads. It also mentions community activities including the American Legion Auxiliary meeting and hospital charity work at Schick hospital in Clinton, plus various local social notices and condolences.
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