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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1947
Page
8
Riverside residents Mrs. Wes Sojka and her daughter Mrs. Cleo Burich returned from Chicago after being called by the death of their brother in law and uncle William.
The piece recalls Sorden's new storefront displays and local grateful notes. It mentions Christmas season sentiments, in store visits by Mr. and Mrs. Augustine, and wedding anniversary feasts. Community updates include heating conferences, new shoe store ventures, and friendly acknowledgments to neighbors and correspondents.
A Mose Bontrager residence on an acreage north of the city near the end of North Iowa was completely destroyed by a fire ten years ago today.
A large shipment of Kodak cameras and accessories arrives, listing abundant Kodak film and related gear for immediate sale and use by photographers and retailers.
Market note records a top price of 2750 dollars for hogs with forecast of mostly cloudy weather tonight and tomorrow. Temperatures to drop further tomorrow.
Walsh aged 44 died in a Chicago hospital after a lingering illness. He served on the Chicago police force for eighteen years. Funeral and burial services were held Wednesday. Survived by his wife and two sons. A sister in law Mrs. Frank Gorman attended with Mrs. Sojka and daughter in Chicago. St Marys and Riverside high schools closed for a two week holiday break with Christmas programs.
The Square Circle club held its Christmas party on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Georgcia Williams home. Twelve members answered roll call with The Christmas Carol like best. Guest Mrs Fred Anwyl and several children attended. Clothing bundles were packed for overseas relief followed by a brief business meeting and a Christmas exchange. Refreshments were served with Mrs Petty Hamil pouring.
The West Chester Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs Flo Ross’s home Friday afternoon with twelve members. They sang Christmas carols, held a short business meeting, heard devotions from Mrs Bessie Bauer, and read from Luke. A play titled The Way Openeth was presented by Edith Bauer Lou Bauer and Merle McDowell. They noted Christmas cards to veterans in Des Moines and Afghan quilts to Knoxville hospital.
Nineteen members attended the Junior Missionary Society gathering on Saturday afternoon. Sarah Trotman led devotions, Margarette McCleery played two lute numbers and Kay Ellen Kerr recited Child's Christmas Prayer. Mrs Kerr conducted a book review and study on American Indians and their mission work. Children packed a box for Tama Indians. Refreshments followed as two members had serving birthdays.
Former club members enjoyed a Christmas themed afternoon at the home of Mrs Herbert Campbell. All former members are invited to attend the dinner. Roll call prompted a Christmas hint and the afternoon concluded with social time. The next meeting is planned at Mrs Mary Chalapa's home.
The passage notes channel catfish become more streamlined compared to relatives but lose their distinct markings as they age. It emphasizes morphological changes tied to aging and species comparisons.
The Women’s Relief Corps held its annual Christmas party and turkey dinner at the Legion Hall with 35 attendees. Presiding officer Mrs. Ernest Salladay led the program featuring carols, readings, and performances by Mrs. Fred Wagner, Mrs. Howard Wagner, and others while Mrs. Mable Gray organized tree decorating and gift distribution.
Bituminous coal ranks first in car loadings and tonnage among freight commodities handled by U S railroads. About one eighth of railroads freight revenues come from bituminous coal traffic.
The Highland Social club schedules its annual Christmas dinner for Saturday December 27 at the regular meeting place. Family members are invited to join as plans were finalized at the latest gathering.
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