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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1937

Page

2

Mrs Mildred Watson Undergoes Major Operation

Mrs Mildred Watson underwent a major operation at University Hospital in Iowa City today.

Mildred Watson University Hospital Iowa City

Holiday Visits Watch Des Moines Family Ties

Miss Phyllis Flenner of Des Moines plans to arrive tomorrow night to spend the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs T A Flenner. Minnie Landau a teacher in Anamosa schools arrives today to visit her mother Mrs Anna Landau. Mrs Orin Romine of Keota shopped in Washington while Dr and Mrs E D Miller of Wellman were in town on business.

Phyllis Flenner Des Moines T. A. Flenner Minnie Landau Anamosa Anna Landau Orin Romine Keota Washington E. D. Miller Wellman

North Prairie Flower Social and Visits Report

Local social notes from North Prairie report a Sunday oyster supper hosted by Ray Schulty with guests including Dee and Charlotte Haller Doris Young visiting from Iowa City spends two weeks with Elizabeth Young. Donald Smith and Claire Neff families travel between Iowa City Washington and Winfield for visits. Helen Schrader spent weekend with Mrs Harold Schulty.

D. F. Smith North Prairie Flower Dee Donald Smith Claire Neff Charlotte Joe Haller Helen Schrader Lee Jones Ray Schulty Doris Young Iowa City Elizabeth Young Washington Winfield Harold Schulty

Y.M.C.A. to Broadcast Health Talk on Medical Care

The Y M C A plans a NBC broadcast on Thursday evening at 7:30 discussing What System of Medical Care Should We Have. Speakers include Dr. Arthur C. Christie Dr. Gilbert W. Haigh and Dr Kingsley Roberts. Dr C A Boice highly recommends Christie. The program is part of a joint series with NBC the League for Political Education and the Y M C A.

NBC Arthur C. Christie Gilbert W. Haigh Kingsley Roberts C. A. Boice National Broadcasting Company The League For Political Education

Jud Tunkins On Disobedience As Service

Jud Tunkins argues that a good servant blends obedience with discreet defiance, using careful disobedience as a practical art to serve better.

Jud Tunkins

Appendectomy Report From Local Hospital

Virginia Moore underwent an appendectomy last night. Mrs. Merrill Krueger and her son Larry Joseph Krueger of Haskins were dismissed this morning.

Virginia Moore Merrill Krueger Larry Joseph Haskins

Sunday Schools Plan Christmas Pageant Programs

The Trinity Lutheran program lists carols recitations and solos for children and adults led by Rev. Theodore C Meibohm. Highlights include readings What Makes Christmas Babe of Bethlehem The First Christmas Carol and a broadcast at 6 am followed by 6 30 Christmas services with solos and a chorus.

Trinity Lutheran Richard Tweeten Carl Yoder Billy Anderson Tommy Tanner Robert Roy Babe of Bethlehem Joan Nichols Jane Jack Tanner Delores Daub Shirley Blattner Billy Wessler Billy Guenther Richard Anderson Ronald Optisen Harry Roy Nora Mae Pross Louise Meibohm Margaret Nichols Jane Roy Joan Schroeder Dorothy Tanner Dorothy Nichols Marie Blattner Phyllis Ann Anderson Phyllis Jean Guenther Edwin Hugh Boyd Robert Anderson Theodore C. Meibohm W. M. Tweeten J. T. Ostrus Ge. J. Blatter Mary Joseph Maxine Guenther Trinity Lutheran Church Merrill Ostrus King Nazareth W M. Tweeten Mate Meibohm

Prairie Flower Family Gathering Extends Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Troy Forinash and son Jerry spent Sunday visiting West Chester hosts Mr and Mrs Fred Forinash with guests Mr and Mrs Will Embree Mr and Mrs Irvin Coffey and Miss Ruth Haffin in attendance.

Prairie Flower Troy Forinash Jerry Fred Forinash West Chester Will Embree Irvin Coffey Ruth Haffin

Ainsworth Christmas Social Notes and Local Visits

Miss Margaret Mahin visits home from Cleveland while Miss June Mahin and Paul Mahin also return for the holidays. The community Christmas tree at United Presbyterian church shines with blue spruce lights. Local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McGraw, Howard McBride, and Howard Miller families, visit and attend dinners. Grant Davis returns from business college in Chillicothe Missouri. Lola Coppock visits from Simpson College. Mrs. Mable Cox and son Dean see Mrs. Wheeler after her ice fall. Larry and Bill Trotter return from Coe College for vacation. Mrs. Jessie Moore moves to town to live with A. B. Moore. Carl Dunbar hosts Christmas dinner with Fred Hawkins family and others.

Ruth Norris Ainsworth Margaret Mahin Cleveland Ohio June Mahin Algona Paul Mahin United Presbyterian Church Clarence McGraw North English S. C. Pearson Howard McBride Howard Miller Washington C. R. Stearns Emma Miller Grant Davis Chillicothe Business College Lola Coppock Simpson, College Indianola Mable Cox Dean S. T. Wheeler Larry Bill Trotter Coe College Cedar Rapids Jessie Moore A. B. Moore Fred Hawkins Carl Carl Dunbar Brighton Corbin Crawford W. R. Crawford Harold Nichols Nate Crawford Robert Gebhardt

Civil Service Commission structure and annual potluck

The United States Civil Service Commission is an independent three member body appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate. A potluck dinner and Christmas exchange are described as annual group events. Mrs Romoser visited Mrs Carie Page Romoser of Oskaloosa and spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Orley Page.

U. S. Civil Service Commission United States Civil Service Commission United States Senate Romoser Carie Page Romoser Oskaloosa Orley Page Prairie Flower Prairie Flower School James Zeck Washington

Christmas Pageant to Be Held at Haskins Church

Haskins residents will gather Thursday night for a Christmas pageant at the church followed by stereoptical pictures and a lunch of sandwiches pie and coffee in the basement a children’s treat and an invitation to all.

Haskins Church John Godlove Haskins

State law bans killing bald eagles and osprey in Michigan

The 1937 state legislature enacted an act forbidding the killing of bald eagles and osprey at any time of year in Michigan.

Webald Eagle Michigan

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