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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1943

Page

5

Christmas cheer at County Home as carolers visit

A joyful Christmas visit to the County Home features carolers in the M. I. L. house. Rev W J Stevens will speak at the county tree event with gifts collected from D A R and local merchants. 43 residents will receive oranges candy and bags. Saturday Journal will publish a review page Friday due to Christmas Day.

W. J. Stevens Wellman D.A.R Julius Marsha Kunik Herbert Osincup Pioneer Drug Store Joe Falk K.K.K Jeanette Kyle

Clock family memories at Christmas time

An old reader fondly reflects on a houseful of clocks behaving badly around Christmas. He recalls a temperamental furnace, a baby clock that signaled births, Simon Legree clock at the jewelers, and a basement clock during a family sale after relatives died, all shaping his longing to have them home for the holiday.

Simon Legree Jewelers

Homemakers Club Holds December Gift Exchange

The Homemakers club met at Mrs. Clayvee Zierlowsky's home yesterday afternoon with five members and a guest, Mrs. Ray Redlinger, in attendance for the December gathering.

Homemakers Club Clayvee Zierlowsky Ray Redlinger

Christmas Club Holds January Officer Elections Plan

During the regular meeting members voted to hold election of officers at the January gathering. Discussions covered drawing names for secret sisters at the next meeting. The afternoon featured social singing of Christmas carols and a gift exchange by the lighted tree. Mrs. Jack Trotman assisted the hostess in serving refreshments.

Jack Trotman

Offices Reorganized In West Square Private Rooms Created

Homer Stephen and Paul Horak rearranged their offices on the west side of the square to increase privacy. Horak has a private Celotex walled office with a small adjacent waiting room, while Stephen’s optical department occupies a private Celotex walled room with new furniture and a ceiling.

Homer Stephen Paul Horak Mr. Horak Mr. Stephen Optical

Office renovations adjust show space for displays

A refurbishment alters the two offices and waiting rooms reducing display space while keeping room for Owen Grecian to use his watch service department. the plan adds petroleum on order and expands the area for the display case.

Owen Grecian Watch Service Department

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