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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1949
Page
5
Editorials recall prophecy of a ruined city waking to glory and urge practical holiday caution. They warn about counterfeit bills, recount Willard Archie’s thumb tale, and note Iowa’s corn borer losses yet pride in production, predicting tougher fights next year.
Sperry Easter, Washington’s longtime Santa Claus, talks of quitting yet plans to return next December. He has portrayed Santa for about 14 appearances this season including Rotary Y’s Men’s events, Chamber of Commerce duties, schools, hospitals, and private homes, traveling from Ainsworth to downtown Washington.
Paul Hardin of Oakville was chosen president of the Louisa County Co op Breeders association at a Monday meeting in Columbus Junction. Paul Conor of Wapello was named vice president and Mrs. Robert Pewitt of Wapello was elected secretary treasurer. About 80 cattle feeders attended and heard an address by William Zmo-
The record notes the extension department of Iowa State College located in Ames. It references ongoing programs and organizational structure within the campus extension services.
Entertainment feature recalls Mr. Kaster sharing Santa Claus insights and experiences. He describes surprising fainting spells during a routine, the heat effect in a building, and humorous costume changes with local anecdotes. He argues children can believe in Santa and that caregivers should nurture wonder without diminishing Christmas meaning.
The piece describes men and boys eager to add to their toy train layouts for Christmas. It notes Charles Morris Willis Jones Gordon Morris Louis Jones Jr and Charles Franzen as active in building and improving models with new engines rolling stock and scenery. Franzen reportedly has multiple trains under development with intricate small scale designs praised by Santos Hernandez.
A smoker notes a discreet new topper on a cigarette pack functions perfectly. The individual expresses a desire to see a demonstration at some future time.
Mrs Ada Bertha George 82 of Crown Point Ind died December. Funeral services were held December 1 at Muscatine where she lived for years. Born February 4 1867 in Conesville she lived most of her life there. She left two daughters two brothers a sister and eight grandchildren survive. She was a Christian church member.
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