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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1943

Page

8

Prairie Flower Sunday School Christmas Pageant Friday

The Prairie Flower Baptist church will present a Christmas pageant and program Friday evening at 8 o clock. The program lists numerous recitations dialogues and songs including Joy to the World A Greeting What Makes Christmas The Story Christmas and Little Town of Bethlehem with participants Marilyn Leet Doris Benson Dick Fuhr and Arlene Knupp among others.

Prairie Flower Prairie Flower’ Baptist Church Virginia Leet Douglas Fuhr Donna Rae Cave Jesus Marilyn Clara Leet Albert Diddams, Jr Gladys Knupp Bobby Cave Shirley Graff Dick Fuhr Janice Booth Marilyn Leet Joyce Graff Dick Diddams Maralyn Mouser Doris Benson Maralyn Mous Bethlehem Arlene Knupp Ponna Rae Cave Marlyn Mouser Baby Jesus Fast

Cold Wave Grips Continent With Zero Degree Temps

A severe cold wave drives temperatures to near zero across the continent this Thursday. Residents brace for frigid conditions as wind chills plunge further and utilities monitor demand.

Christmas Pageant Cast Leads Nighttime Reading

A church program features Asleep read by Janice Booth and Oh Cling to the Story sung with Arlene Knapp and Darlene Humston on marimba. The Christmas pageant lists Mary Joseph angels shepherds wise men and candle bearers with accompanying soloists and a Have You Any Room for Jesus solo.

Janice Booth Arlene Knapp Darlene Humston Mary Mary Ardith Jarrard Joseph Robert Scott Angels Leota Fishburn Marjorie Benson Loreen Booth Shepherds Glen Fuhr Don Cave Stanley Jarrard Wise Men Robert Benson Paul Benson Leonard Booth Arlene Knupp Doris Benso Maxine Reeves Jesus Merle Booth Pastor Diddams

County Board to Meet for Claims December 30

County Board of Supervisors will meet to allow claims on December 30 and 31. All bills against Washington County must be filed with the Auditor no later than December 28 to be acted on at this meeting. W. W. Schroeder, County Auditor.

County Board of Supervisors Washington County W. W. Schroeder

Best Not Plowed Gardens on Slopes Warned for Spring

A guidance note warns gardeners on sloping ground to avoid plowing until spring to prevent topsoil erosion from heavy winter and early spring rains.

Christmas Program at Trinity Church on Friday Night

Christmas Eve service at Trinity Lutheran Church 302 East Second Street presents Christ the Savior is Born. Readings, hymns, and group recitations by Sunday school and junior classes highlight the program beginning at 7 30 p m with an organ prelude and closing prayer.

Christ Trinity Lutheran Church East Second Street Louis Schroeder Stuempfig Town of Bethlehem Jesus

The Rocking Chair Brigade Ace-BESS at Presbyterian program

Mrs. Vernon Witting reports a Sunday Presbyterian program led by Sunday School scholars with assistance from teachers. A death notice recalls neighbor W. D. Booth, a dependable farmer. Family updates include the Booths moving in 1927 to 302 Fast Madison Street and son Dale’s illness. Fire safety note follows ten year old items.

Vernon Witting Lawrence Wilson Frank Crone Fred Moore Presbyterian Church Mr. Booth Fast Madison Street Dale

Holiday Services Planned by Trinity Lutheran

Trinity Lutheran and its pastor invite all to a Christmas service Friday evening at 7 30. A second service will be held on Christmas Day December 25 at 10 A M.

Trinity Lutheran

Cav Leads His Boys to Final Victory in 1938

The veteran coach, wounded in action and invalided home, returns to football at Boston College and Fordham. After years of injury and battles, he again wins a last game in 1938 before his death the next year. His last words urge his children to fight for what they believe.

Cavanaugh Worcester Massachusetts Cincinnati College Boston College Holy Cross Dartmouth America Cav Fordham

Kensington Club Christmas Dinner and Card Party

Sixteen members of the Kensington club held a cooperative Christmas dinner at Mrs. Lucy Simkins home with Mrs. Parkins of Iowa City as a day guest. Grace Stone read the Christmas story and led group singing while the program was directed by Mrs. Wilma Hunt. A white elephant gift exchange and a veterans charity collection were noted. New members Madge Frame and Grace Stone attended. next meeting will be with Mrs. Spessard.

Mae Spessard Madge Frame Grace Stone Spessard

Navy civilian recruiting board to interview Keokuk workers

A second visit of a navy civilian traveling board, seeking skilled and unskilled men for ship repair units and navy shore establishments, will be at the Keokuk Post Office on Wednesday December 29. Recruiters advise essential industry workers to check draft status with employment service reps on the board.

NAVY Burlington Iowa Keokuk John R. van Osdel West Coast Navy Yard

Wolverton Funeral Services Planned in Fairfield

Funeral services for CC Wolverton who died in Fairfield will be held Thursday at 1 p m in Fairfield and burial will follow at Elm Grove cemetery at 3 p m He will be laid to rest beside his father a former shoemaker for the Work & Meek shoe store in Washington years ago

Wolverton Fairfield Elm Grove Work & Meek Shoe Washington

Richards Rhumat For Sale Ad Claims Vitamin B-1 Boost

Notice promotes Richards Rhumat supplement with Vitamin B-1 claimed to reach bone tissue and joints. Money back guarantee offered if it fails, credited to Phillips and Hebner.

Richards Phillips & Hebner

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