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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1946

Page

2

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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