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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1948

Page

10

Christmas Parties At Church Parlor Gift Exchange

The Methodist church parish hosts a Tuesday evening gift exchange after a pot luck supper. The Marthena class of the Presbyterian Sunday School held a Tuesday evening Christmas party with hosts Mrs. Merle Hawkins and Mrs. Lillie Duncan at Mrs. Hawkins home. Edith Marshall organized the entertainment.

Marthena Presbyterian Sunday School Merle Hawkins Lillie Duncan Edith Marshall Frank Fletcher Vernon Fletcher Delbert Lowe Janet Roberta Dell Farrier William Tfienss Duane Henss Shaner Winfield

Dusk Reveals Some Lovely Xmas Trees

In Crawfordsville on December 1 a town walk after lights reveals several Christmas trees. Notable displays include the Cheser Cherryholmes home with a window scene and cotton snowflakes, and Rathmell’s Locker featuring blue lights. Various locals attended gatherings at neighbors’ homes.

J. A. Raymond Crawfordsville Cheser Cherryholmes Rathmell

Washington Evening Journal publication details and rates

The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists staff roles including publishers editors and managers. It notes distribution via United Press Leased Wire and Iowa Daily Press associations with subscription rates by carrier and mail, detailing pricing for in and out of state, with annual and multi month options.

Washington Nat Iowa Shier Shannon Ki. Shannon Jave R. Elde Bruce C. Cowden Charles Morris J. Shannon Max Marble Cep Post Washington Town United Press Nand Daily Press Assn Lowa

Birthday Celebrations and Local Notices Across Oskaloosa

Sunday visits clustered around the Baker and McNeil households as neighbors shared greetings. Local activity included Methodist church restoration plans and a misfortune of a dislocated wrist. Birthday observances honor Mrs Nicola and several others while Davenport trip attendees joined the Howard Mitchell wedding.

Davenport Howard Mitchell Harold Mitchell Fred Mitchell Wayne Berkshire Janet Joan Mt. Pleasant Gary Case

Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party Reported in Columbus Junction

The Columbus Junction column notes a Legion Auxiliary Christmas party held at Delpha Teeter's home with hostesses listed for January event planning. It mentions members observing wedding anniversaries for several couples in Kinross and references other local groups and social events such as the Double High club dinner and Whatsoever Society activities.

Columbus Junction American Legion Auxiliary Delpha Teeter Wilma Henson Hosresses Edith Reaney Beulah Luckey Lena Owens Bertha Wilson Ruth Pie J. H. Davis Dale Kennedy Cedar Rapids Double High Club Bufet Maxine Goblene Ainsworth

Tenancy Shares in Maine Farms Rise Modestly

Maine reports show 42 184 farms in the state with tenant operated farms at 1337 and manager operated farms at 211. The data outlines farm ownership patterns and the small share of tenant management among Maine farms.

Maine

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