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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1949

Page

6

Mine Eyes Have Seen a Christmas Prophecy

A Christmas meditation reflects Simeon’s sight beyond the flesh as he cradles Jesus. The prophecy of the Messiah is seen through faith as a light awakening nations and guiding toward a future of righteousness and peace. The sermon urges enduring hope and recognizes Christ’s birth as the sunrise of salvation.

Simeon Jesus Messiah Peter David Solomon Kingdom of Righteousness and Peace Realm of All Nations God

Chicago Livestock Market Report Dec 23

Hogs see 10 000 head offered with mixed activity and regional price shifts. Weights under 2380 lbs mostly steady to higher by 25 cents, heavier weights softening or unchanged, top hogs at 17.00 for near two loads of choice. Sows mostly 12.60 to 13.25 for under 450 lbs, others down to 11.00 for around 600 lb averages. Sheep 800 head, lambs offered to eastern shippers and big packers at 23.75, new weekly high noted.

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Closing Out Sales Slash Through Iowa Listings

A series of livestock sale announcements detail weekly farm auctions at multiple Iowa barns including Whittaker Midway Kalona Ollie and Keota along with specific sale dates and start times. The notices conclude with a Christmas reflection on Jesus birth and the coming of the Messiah.

Whittaker Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Ollie Livestock Furchange Ollie Town Crawfordsville Hubert Evans Brighton Black Top Highway Chris. Mann Sale Washington Havre Grover C. Walton Keota Meeker Hess Miles S.W Lee Oliver Lee Stacy Claude T. McCoy S. W Dublin Bexge & Smith

Cattle Market Prices and Birth Day ObLONG Notes

Classifieds show cattle trading with steers 21.50 to 26.25, heifers 19.00 to 25.00, cows 14.75 to 17.00, canners 12.50 to 14.50, bulls 18.50 to 20.00. A separate paragraph describes Cherie’s birthday party with family guests and cake.

Neighbors Honor Cherre Roberts on Fifth Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Everette Roberts hosted neighbors Wednesday evening to celebrate Cherre Roberts’s fifth birthday. Local attendees joined in the party at the Roberts home with family and friends in attendance.

Cherre Roberts Duane White Ainsworth Everette Roberts Cherre

Louisa Medical Group Urges Health Nurse Employment

Louisa County Medical Society adopts a resolution to approve hiring a public health nurse at its December Columbus Junction meeting. Bruce Dallmeyer of Campbell Kentucky is visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Utter return from Minnesota visit. Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Reece relocate to Fredonia.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Louisa County Medical Society Bruce Dallmeyer Campbell, Ky Ralph Utter Vernon Eberlein Laverne, Minn Harlan Reece Fredonia

Service Brindley offers winter car fuel tip and more

An assortment of local notices lists Dan Brindley’s Standard Service purchase from Betty McFarland and a potluck social at the Community building with a gift exchange. Other items mention George Wheeler’s promotion to first lieutenant at Coe College, Cedar Rapids, and Washington County ready mix concrete delivery by Washington Concrete Company. Seed offerings include alfalfa, clover, grasses, oats, and beans with seed-law notes and Edward L. Shalla issuing orders.

Betty McFarland George Wheeler Air R. O. T. C Coe College Cedar Rapids Clinton Shelby Cole Mindo Ames Nemaha Beaver Edward L. Shalla

Couple Moves Into New Home at 704 West Main Street

Mr and Mrs T G Lee have occupied their newly completed house at 704 W Main Street after leaving an apartment in the Elmer Bain residence at 148 S Marion The Hielon family continues to reside in the Dam apartment after a move from prior dwelling

T. G. Lee W. Main Street Elmer Bain S. Marion Marie Hielon Walf Uve Dam

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