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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1945
Page
4
A December 22 1945 column reflects on faith guiding humanity and peace as Ezekiel 34 25 is cited. It critiques strikes, praises Nazi findings at Nuremberg as shocking, and discusses Christmas customs origins from pagan solstice rites to the Christmas tree and the shift to Christian symbols.
An editorial reaffirms the Santa Claus myth, tracing its origins from Saint Nicholas and greeting the Christmas legend as a beacon of giving. It recalls Virginia O’Hanlon’s famous query and Francis Church's reply, underscoring belief, imagination, and the enduring joy Santa brings to children.
At the hospital Donna Kauffman and Margaret Meinstry were admitted as medical patients. Clayton Nicholson and his wife welcomed an eight pound four ounce baby boy at 1 16 this morning. Howell Rees and Mrs George Means were admitted as medical patients. Wayne Arnold was admitted for surgery after an accident. two fingers on his left hand were amputated. Mrs Keith Karr of Wellman was also mentioned in connection with the day’s admissions.
This morning admission of a surgical patient and medical patient Joan Nayadley of 631 North Ave C. Dismissals include Rex Crandall of route three and Mrs Rose Skipton of 302 South Iowa avenue.
An endorsement of milk as a universal staple noting its broad nutritional value and cost efficiency. The piece argues milk provides more food per pound than any other staple, suitable for all ages.
A light flavored honey is recommended as a sweetening agent for fruits to be frozen. For sliced or crushed fruits mix one part extracted honey with four or five parts fruit. For whole fruits dilute honey with water at a ratio of one cup water to two cups honey and apply enough to cover the fruit.
Local residents and relatives travel for holidays with several military assignments noted. Howard Bailey, Sr. completes a 19 month destroyer deployment and heads to Des Moines after a 30 day leave. Charles H. Churchill receives word of his step-brother Merril Churchill’s death in Compton, California. Virginia Gibson, Phyllis Galloway, Ruth Dupuis and others return home for Christmas from Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Mason City and Davenport.
In Crawfordsville on December 22 Mrs. T. H. Huston and Mrs. E. B. Beauchamp hosted the American Legion Auxiliary for its December gathering. Nineteen members attended as reports noted 25 felt hats to Schick hospital, three boxes of candy to Knoxville hospital, $10 to WMT for veteran care, gifts to the Des Moines gift shop, 11 Yank gifts, and donations to Boy Scouts and Des Moines hospital supplies. A Blue Book quiz and a gift exchange were part of the event with Ethel Zickafoose overseeing refreshments.
Sunbonnet Sue, a Gay Nineties tunefilm set in New York’s Bowery, opens at the State theatre on Christmas Day. Gale Storm and Phil Regan star, with a supporting cast including George Cleveland and Alan Mowbray. Songs by Gus Edwards feature, and Bowery concert hall scenes mix with Can-can dancers and a saloon backdrop.
Korea, often misjudged as minor, has about 25 million people, ranking 13th by population. Koreans are a Mongoloid group, generally taller and sturdier than neighboring peoples, with a unique language and a culture shaped by centuries of external influence and a Confucian heritage. Confucianism, a written script, and much art borrow from China.
Clifford Steele 1 C arrived home after 38 months in service with 31 months stationed overseas. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Steele and was honorably discharged from the Navy yesterday.
A new mailing address lists Lt. (j. g.) Donald L. Morrison, LST No. 711, Care of Fleet Postoffice, San Francisco, California. Guidance on rug care suggests using art gum to remove sooty footprints from light colored rugs.
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