Holiday Guests in Local Homes
Christmas gatherings fill many households with family dinners across Burlington and Washington. Read lists name hosts and attending relatives including Sutherlands, Freshwaters, Kepharts, Bollers, Marie, Schaffer, and others from Des Moines to Los Angeles. Some shops announce holiday closings through January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Freshwaters
John Freshwaters
Los Angeles
Calif
Jean Freshwaters
Grinnetl College
Virginia Gibson
Des Moines
Ralph Gibson
Comets Fall to Mediapolis 49 39 in Local Showdown
Washington Comets were defeated 49 to 39 by Mediapolis as Dunwoody led with six field baskets and three free throws. A close first period gave way to Mediapolis pulling ahead by halftime 25 to 14. The report also notes a Christmas home visit lineup and local family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Comets
Mediapolis
Washington
Dunwoody
Christmas Caring Around Ottumwa Bridges Hearts
The community helps a starving two month old puppy found near Martin Cleaners and a concerned woman finds it a home. Immanuel Lutheran buys a twenty six seat bus to shuttle children to church and seniors. Christmas services draw large crowds at several churches. Carrie Kyle dies after long illness. Ida Gordon nears 90 with moves to Al Logan home. welkom
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Cleaners
Nelly Wilson
Frances Slosser
Immanuel Lutheran Congregation
Local News Highlights from Washington Airport Area
Mary Briley has joined Dallas Times-Herald advertising department. she previously held broad newspaper experience. Cross country pilots Don Armstrong and Warren Cleavenger flew Aeronca Champion to Moline and Galesburg Illinois. Washington airport closes tomorrow except for emergencies. Francis Mulbrook refuels at the local airport while en route from Iowa City to Newton. Mr and Mrs William Clough visit at the airport en route to Waterloo. Fritz Bernhardt, patient at Allen Memorial Hospital with a fractured leg, receives Sunday visitors John Martin Sherm Umphrey Lloyd Scott and Richard Meyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Briley
Southland
Dallas Times-Herald
Meadow Road
Preston Hollow
Dallas 5
Texas
Don Armstrong
Warren Cleavenger
Aeronca
Moline
Galesburg
Ill
Francis Mulbrook
Iowa City
Newton
William Clough
Avenport
Waterloo
Fritz Bernhardt
Washington
Allen Memorial Hospital
John Martin
Sherm Umphrey
Wayland
Lloyd Scott
Richard Meyers
Children’s Program At Trinity Church Bethlehem Service
Trinity Lutheran presents Even Unto Bethlehem a Christmas Eve program by the church children at 7 30 featuring recitation and song. Organist Mrs L Schroeder and director Mrs W M Tweeten lead special music. Visitors welcome. Christmas Day service at 10 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Trinity Lutheran Church
Christ
L. Schroeder
W. M. Tweeten
Hospital announces tonsil removal and births in town
At the Hospital Robert Koehler of Ainsworth had a tonsillectomy this morning. Mr and Mrs Paul Evans of 1003 East Second Street are the parents of a daughter born at 10 o'clock this morning. Dismissed today were Charles Brown of Fairfield Mrs A E Taul route three and Mr and Mrs Francis Glider of 220 East Van Buren Sr who are parents of a daughter born at 11 53 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Koehler
Ainsworth
Paul Evans
E. Second St
Charles Brown
Fairfield
A. E. Taul
Route Three
Francis Glider
E. van Buren Sr
Cornered Fence Keeps Kids Safe From Stove
A kitchen safety note advises fencing off a far corner away from the stove to create a safe play area for children. The guidance emphasizes supervision and designated play zones to reduce burns and accidents in the home.
Y W Santa Visits As 1438 Attend Annual Yuletide Party
The YWCA hosted 1438 children at its annual Christmas party in the Y lobby with a tree and fireplace. Mrs. Charles Wilson chaired the event, with Mrs. C Phil Weldin in charge of the program and Rev. T C Polk recounting the Christmas story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilson
Y. W
C. Phil Weldin
J. C. Holbert
Patricia Weldin
Ruth Miller
Jane Turner
Joyce Brewer Birthday Party at Lincoln School
Joyce Brewer celebrated her 10th birthday Saturday at Lincoln school with classmates. The party, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jay Brewer, featured games and Christmas motif decorations with a candlelit cake. Attendees included Anla McGee Anna Marie Anderson Linda Brindley Janet Crone Jeanette Choate Sally Miller Wilma Nichols Patty Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Anderson
Harold Anderson
Axel Anderson
Joyce Brewer
Lincoln School
Jay Brewer
Anla Mcfgee
Anna Marie
Patricia Anderson
Linda Brindley
Janet Crone
Jeanette Choate
Sally Miller
Wilma Nichols
Patty Stewart
Christmas Program With Twins Distributes Gifts and Books
The event featured three sets of twins in the audience and Santa Claus assisted by Mrs A I Atchison Helen Levis Edna Meyer Mrs Earl Loveless Dade Shearer in handing out gifts wrapped prettily with receivers' names. Mrs W B Dupuis Elizabeth Dawson Mrs Hugh Hall and Mrs MW Hebner gave books candy and apples. Guest helpers were Mame Shearer and Mrs Paul V Shearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
A. I. Atchison
Helen Levis
Edna Meyer
Earl Loveless
Dade Shearer
W. B. Dupuis
Elizabeth Dawson
Hugh Hall
MW. M. Hebner
Mame Shearer
Paul V. Shearer
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Chicago
G. A. Reinert
Reinert
Arlyce Studio
Whitlow’s
West Washington
Rodney Kephari
R. M. McCullough
Austin
John Swazil
Linda
Burlington
Gerald Rodgers
Marsha Sue
Winfield
Edwin Griffith
Dale Booth
West
Rodney Kephart
Mossberg
Montgomery Wards
O. F. Boller
Ruth Boller
Denver
Colo
Ross Severt
Rex Severt
Alan and
Wellman
Kay Maddox
Allen C. Wenger
Tom
George Boller
Olive Boller
Ella Wenger
Barbara Boller
Jack Wenger
Board of Supervisors
Fred E. Bourgeois
William Marie, Sr
Leo
Leonard Marie
William Marie, Jr
Vera Wolfe
J. A. Marie
C. W. Schaffer
Ruth
Second Ave
Earl Burroughs
Myron Burroughs
Harry Horesowsky
Barbara Kay
Lone Tree
Harold Swick
Brighton
William Popejoy
Dixie
Pleasant Plain
Marion Engle
Karen
J. E. Harvey
Thompson
Hettie Lemley
Tom Tanner
Glen Davis
Martha
Don Davis
Cedar Rapids
Sam Walker
Bonnie
Davenport
R. H. Fulton
Teddy
Jo Anne
Keota
Clarence Work
Hal Figgins
Richland
Diane
Lawrence McVey
Harold Strum
Barbara
Clifford Steele
Brown’s
William Dial
Wehr
Anton Reiner
Mr. Reiner
Janeta Reiner
Pendleton
Oregon
Clarence Stanley
Joan
Pasadena
Burl Pringle
Keswick
Augusta Lester
Stanley
Lester
Carolyn Carbee
Mrs. L. al. Carbee
Brewer
Ernie Temple
S. T. Brewer
Bill Brewer
Pittsburgh
Penna
Bob
Joyce
Sikke Temple
Dave Temple
William Brewer
Comets
Pittsburg Theological Seminary
Katherine Bostwick
Mrs. B. F. Bostwick
Richard Elweh
Charis
Nancy
Carrie Elwell
D. H. Elwell
Denison
H. L. Elwell
Northwood
R. A. Jones
Frank Bell
Doll Gibson
Clarissa
George
Frank Gibson
West Des Moines
City Hall
Fred Reid
Bell
the Gibsons
Frederick Reid
Frederick
Stan Kiesey
Ruth Simpson
Donnie
Bob Wilson
Elgin
Don
Kiesey
A. Rayburn
Supreme Lodge of Loyal Order of the Moose
Uchicago
Earnest
Daedlow
Nelson
Schultz
Gee Daedlow
Heddins
Hutchcroft
Norris
Rocking Chair Brigade
Lola Wells Hughes
Milwaukee
Lola
Carrie Kyle
Jeannette
Clara Tate
Carrie
Ida Gordon
Mrs. Lepperts
al Logan
Second Avenue
Wilson MacDonald
California
Snow College of Dress Making
Mrs
E. D. Rayburn
Knauss Grocery & Lunch
H. J. McCreedy
Ross Galloway
Jack
Rachael Ann
Bruce Lipscomb
Bill Galloway
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Glassburner
Gary
Ind
Elsie
William Glassburner
Etta Glassburner
Ottumwa
Wolf's
Eugene Dorothy George Charlotte Harold Ruby Preston
Wolf’s Flower
E. E. Sargent, Jr
New York State
Trinity Church
Nicola & Harmon
North Side Square
Washington County
Wilma
Charlie — Dale
Y.W
Mr. Lewis
Coal & Supply
Maggie
Jiggs
Red Ryder
FOX Christmas
Father
Joe Yule
Renie Riano
Wild Bill Elliott
Bobby Blake
Alice Fleming
Ainsworth State Bank
Iowa Memorial Co
S. W. Kaster
Mgr
Rothschild’s