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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1937
Page
9
Governor Kraschel announced Iowa will send large hams as Christmas presents to President Roosevelt and 47 governors, plus Vice President Gardner and Secretary Wallace. Letters signed by the governor accompany the gifts.
In a folksy remark Uncle Eben urges politeness and speed in conversation so as not to delay others from sharing their troubles. The character emphasizes moving the talk along to give everyone a chance to speak.
In Crawfordsville on December 22 a full school auditorium heard the Christmas cantata The Christ Child by Hawley. Directed by Mrs Willis Wittmer with Mr Wittmer as accompanist, the program featured choirs from three churches plus additional performers, a candlelit procession, and a woodwind ensemble.
S C Wittmer argues on world tensions and U S government stance. He urges Americans to exercise voting power to prevent war, balancing duty to God and country with civic responsibility. The piece calls for universal peace through individual action and participation in elections.
Mrs Cornelius Walton was called to Mt Pleasant last Thursday due to the serious illness of her mother in West Chester. This brief item notes family travel amid local health concerns.
Charles McMullen death leads to family gatherings as Walton and Miller households relocate for the weekend. A Christmas program at the Methodist church draws a large crowd with young performers guided by Mrs Griggs and Mrs Stewart. The Griggs Produce Co buys five thousand turkeys for eastern markets to grace 5000 households this holiday season. Local clubs meet with planned charity work and a Christmas box packing committee forms for disabled soldiers and shut ins.
The original inhabitants of Manchukuo were nomadic Tungus, a people distinct from the Chinese.
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