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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1973
Page
2
A reflective Christmas column urging forgiveness and reconciliation. The piece cites Moss Hart’s Christmas tale and a touching memory of a father and son, emphasizing reaching out, saying I love you, and mending rifts. It closes with a William Henry Harrison poem about reaching out to others at the Christmas table.
Mt Pleasant resident Wilbur Allender dies after brief illness at local hospital. Washington community notes include ARS student John Mansur from Brazil, who graduated medical school and will specialize in dermatology. Holiday arrivals and family updates from Nicholson, Marek, and McDonald households fill the community column.
Susan Brown daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Brown marked her third birthday with a December 19 celebration following a December 16 dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Trier and John, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Trier, Mrs. Helen Wolfe, Mrs. Pearl Richardson, Susan's aunt, and telephonic wishes from Mrs. Gail Niffenegger. Afternoon callers were Mrs. Larry Thrapp and her daughter Tammy of West Chester.
Twenty three members of the Washington Business and Professional Women's Club attended a gala Christmas party and dinner at Margi Marek's wintery country home. The gathering featured a sit down dinner, Christmas carols sung with Marlene Lobb on piano, and remarks by Margaret Lemke about a Scotland and England vacation. Edna Kirkpatrick Moss Lobb and Gladys Putman helped with arrangements and decorations.
The Washington High School Concert Choir and Hi-Fis directed by Robert Youngquist will appear on KTVO Channel 3 Ottumwa at 3 p.m. Sunday for a half hour Christmas program sponsored by Pizza Hut and the National Bank of Washington. They recently presented A Christmas Festival on Tuesday December 11 and taped session occurred in Ottumwa last Thursday. Rehearsals continue for new numbers as they prepare more contemporary pieces. For bookings contact the high school vocal choir or Mr. Youngquist at his home.
Pearl Ramona Akers of rural Brighton graduates from the Reisch College of Auctioneering in Mason City after two weeks of classes and evening lectures following a four month home study course.
Dr. Charles Sherwood of Iowa State suggests matching plants to personalities for winter gifts. Cacti succulents jade plant and hen and chickens suit busy people while Norfolk Island pine endures neglect and low light. Terrariums and dish gardens fit grandmothers and moms, with seasonal flowering options like cyclamen kalenchoe begonia and azalea. Proper care extends plant life as a lasting reminder of thoughtfulness. Mrs Arden Freel hosted the Garden I department meeting with one guest and a Christmas reminiscence, next gathering March 18 with Mrs Max Smith.
Hospital notes list Louis Wagenknecht and Edward Tisor of Columbus Junction admitted yesterday. Births report a son for Mr and Mrs Edward Peters of Columbus Junction. Cecil Riley of Washington transferred to Davis County Hospital in Bloomfield yesterday. Today Mrs Ben Hammer of Washington and Harold Gerdes of Ainsworth are noted.
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