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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1939

Page

2

Our store open on Christmas day announcement

The notice states the store will operate on Christmas Day, outlining hours and any special conditions for shoppers. No further details provided.

Rural Homemakers Club Names the Rural Home Makers Club

Mrs Harley Rhea hosted the Rural Homemakers Club meeting in South Hill on December 20 with sixteen members present. A member won a prize for the chosen club name the Rural Home Makers Club. Three new members joined and two visitors attended. The program featured a Farm Credits lesson by President Ida Wooley and a Christmas exchange with refreshments. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Joe Conrad on the second Thursday in January.

South Hill Harley Rhea Joe Schlatter Rural Home Makers’ Club Ida Wooley Clarence Moorehead Robert Helmes Charley Lange Elmer Gault Lee Hanna Joe Conrad Eula Mae Coon Highland Center Samuel Murphy Gary Keith Joe Krotz Marjorie Coon Lewis Coon Floyd Martin Betty Jean Wm. Murphy Kk. KE. Helthbridle Grundy Center Ralph Nicholson Riley Grecian Albert Taylor W. R. Murphy Lucille Boyd W. J. Boyd Lenora Merrifield Ladies Aid Thompson Wayland Lucille Murphy Washington Frank Podaris Ruth Houseal Frank Florange Yea Highland Center Martha Meeks Ramona Malmberg

Kerrs to Attend Dunwoody Institute Course in Minneapolis

Mr and Mrs Harold Kerr will depart next Wednesday morning for Minneapolis. Mr Kerr will study a two month course in paper hanging and interior work at the Dunwoody Institute, regarded as a leading school for this trade.

Harold Kerr Minneapolis Kerr Dunwoody Institute S. W. Livingston Chicago D. P. Livingston Livingston Bob and Dave Park Ridge Joe Cochran Lockridge

Hospital Dismissals Highlight Local Health News

Dismissals yesterday included Mrs. Mary Cosgrove of Washington Mrs. Ivan Niffenegeer and baby gen Gail Allen of Keota and Arthur Long of Richland after a major operation.

Mary Cosgrove Washington Ivan Niffenegeer Gail Allen Keota Arthur Long Richland

Holiday visitors arrive and residents head home for Christmas

A long list of Washington area families plans Christmas dinners and visits across Iowa and neighboring states. relatives from Chicago Cedar Rapids Des Moines Davenport and Ames join local households for meals gifts and holiday gatherings with Santa Claus distributing gifts after dinners.

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Local families prepare for Christmas gatherings across multiple states

Dozens of households from Iowa to Illinois and Wisconsin plan Christmas visits and dinners. In Burlington the Frink and Dayton families host relatives while the Robertson and Wehr households welcome spring and Des Moines guests. A new life event notes the marriage license for Donald Kerr and Mary Ras. Newell Day earns a higher post with Equitable Life, Davenport offices open January 1.

Newell C. Day Equitable Life of Iowa Burlington Davenport Lee E. Norris Ainsworth

Christmas Dinner Guests Fill Homes Across Town

Bill and Shirley host a Christmas dinner with the Brown family including Charles Wayne Hilda and others. Cadet Matt Redlinger from West Point visits ten days with his parents. Many local families plan holiday gatherings and dinners through Monday, with travel and visits noted across Washington area.

Bill and Shirley Brown Charles Brown Wayne Hilda Brown Nels B. Westermark Jayco. Brown Elizabeth Joan Matt Redlinger West Point N. Y M. J. Redlinger Redlinger United States Military Academy J. E. Wright M. L. Brown

Earl Walker Family Vacation Note From Crawfordsville

Mrs Earl Walker and daughter Ina Mae travel with Mr and Mrs Kissinger to Madison Florida to visit Mrs Walkers brother. Mr and Mrs Lacey Hinton relocate to Chester for work. Mr and Mrs William Henss attend a surprise party for Gleede Cold at Coppock. the Henss once lived there fourteen years ago.

Mary Manners Crawfordsville Earl Walker Ina Mae Madison Florida Coppock

Freudenstadt Tops Sunniest German Resort Claims

Freudenstadt in the Black Forest is noted as the sunniest resort in Germany while winter ski races color the region with snow and summer shadows add to its famed landscape.

Black Forest Germany Freudenstadt

Christmas Message From Eastern Star Leaders on WMT

Eastern Star members are urged to listen Sunday at 7 15 p m as Mrs Moz elle Russell worthy grand matron and Nathan Hicks worthy grand patron broadcast a Christmas message from station WMT Waterloo and Cedar Rapids.

All Eastern Star Mozelle Russell Nathan Hicks WMT Waterloo Cedar Rapids

Radio Program Popularity Measured by New Devices

Advertisers can now gauge audience interest using two automatic recorders that log stations listened to by viewers. The system tracks tuning and provides data on program popularity and listener patterns for advertising decisions.

Burlington Fort Madison Win Games In Little Six League

Fort Madison defeated Mt. Pleasant 35 to 29 at Fort Madison with Gerald Wagner scoring 19 and Hamilton 14 leading Mt. Pleasant. Burlington beat Keokuk 25 to 18 at Burlington after leading 9 to 6 at halftime.

Washington Muscatine Ottumwa Fairfield Fort Madison Mt. Pleasant Madison Gerald Wagner Hamilton Burlington Keokuk

Columbus High Edges Winfield In Tight Iowa Hoops Clash

Columbus High School defeated Winfield 26 to 25 in a Southeastern Iowa league game at Winfield. The hosts led 9 to 4 after the first period, 14 to 12 at halftime, and 21 to 17 after three quarters. Coach Kenneth Erwin has resigned to take a Des Moines post. Jack Pence will take over at Columbus Junction. Mediapolis is scheduled to play here in January.

Columbus Junction Columbus High School Winfield Kenneth Erwin Des Moines Jack Pence Mediapolis

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