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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1948
Page
2
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Bicher have left for Austin Texas to spend the holidays with their son and daughter-in-law Major and Mrs. Roger Hicher.
Emily Post notes formality fades as Christmas lifts all to a higher kindness. The piece celebrates Yuletide spirit, generous greetings, and shared warmth over material show, urging consideration and community. A Pennsylvania scientists’ inquiry into an ancient animal and a Washington Oil Company Christmas sale are briefly mentioned.
A string of family visits over the holidays includes Matthew McConnell's surprise trip to the Tom Stirling home after 34 years. Coe College freshman Donald Monson earns a spot on the team, with first action slated for January. Additional holiday travel plans involve the Coreys and Stones visiting relatives in Wisconsin and Colorado, while Mrs. Sartor returns from New York City to Iowa for Christmas. Nurses in Davenport share family ties as Jean Boileau and Mrs. Yuska visit their mother and sister before travel for Christmas and hospital duties.
Mrs. Bertha I. Wetzel, 64, dies from injuries after being struck by a car while walking across a rural highway near Charles City. Driver John F. Buckman, 67, a retiring on the road salesman, says the crash was his first accident in a lifelong career.
Fire of undetermined origin caused about 50000 dollars damage at the Kimble Smith greenhouse in Boone. The blaze affected the boiler room, office, and several sections, destroying thousands of dollars worth of cut flowers. Firemen cannot determine the cause, suspecting it started in or under the office. heat restoration plans followed as one boiler remained intact.
Dismissals include Andrew Hoekstra yesterday and Mrs. Hiram Phillips with daughter in West Chester plus Mrs. Dale Yoder and son in Kalona and Ed Stout in Brighton. Births listed: Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Reese Wellman a son yesterday at 1 80 p m. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Anderson Fairfield a son today at 2 50 am. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Redlinger Wellman a son today at 7 30 am.
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