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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1940
Page
8
Thieves entered a Waterloo Wonder Bread Bakery Co party, stole three pocketbooks from under a pillow in a room where wraps were left, and escaped with about $14, police said. The party was held for employees and guests at the facility.
Sunday and Saturday scenes include shopping, church, and a Christmas party for 189 children at the Y. Residents greet sunshine, plan weddings, and reflect on visits from Cedar Rapids and Chicago relatives as the Iowa Commerce Commission frames a franchise hearing for electric lines in Washington County.
Residents share plans for a quiet holiday morning with children and toys while reflecting on happiness and hard knocks. Mrs. O Davis returns from Davenport to visit Isabelle and family as Eddie Grayson grows, and Mrs. J R George notes life with her long-time husband. A Des Moines fire episode prompts cautions, and public franchise hearings in Iowa 1940 address objections and representation for the Iowa Commerce Commission.
The Munsons express gratitude to all who sent flowers cards and gifts while Mrs Munson was in the hospital. Mr and Mrs S A Munson acknowledge the kindness and support during her illness and recovery.
Mrs T A Ryan hosted Delta Dek club members at her Riverside home where three tables played bridge. Fred Kron won high score Iv an McCreedy took the traveling prize and R H Heitzman earned the all out award. A luncheon followed and gift exchange capped the afternoon.
Rt. Rev. Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier of St. Marys church announces the betrothal of Miss Amy Deutsch of Plaga South Dakota and Robert Kiefer son of Mrs Elizabeth Kiefer of Riverside. The ceremony will be Thursday January 2 in St Marys church here.
A driver fled after striking Fran Smith an 85 year old Black man at a west side Cedar Rapids intersection. Smith was taken to Mercy hospital with a fractured skull and is described as in critical condition. Police seek the fleeing driver and no charges have been filed at this time.
Mrs W A Whiting expresses gratitude to friends for sympathy and theft cards and kind remembrances received during a difficult time.
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