Christmas Traditions Highlight Holy Land Journey
The piece recalls annual family customs at West Chester homes and describes the faithful preparing for a Christmas pilgrimage to Bethlehem. It notes domestic rituals from Mrs. Fisher and the Thompsons to the Griggs and Bauers, alongside tension in the Holy Land as pilgrims plan routes via Jordan and Israel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Fisher
West Chester
Webster
Holy Land
Israel
Holy City
Herod
New Jerusalem
Jordan
Jersalem
Bethlehem
Bethalla
United Nations
Old City
Jerusalem
Mount of Olives
Lethany
Ramat Rachel
One Survivor Found By Illinois Mine Rescue
Illinois mine rescue squads report finding one survivor after a mine incident. President Murray called a surprise meeting of United Steelworkers top policy makers in Pittsburgh to discuss Truman's plea to halt the pending 650000 steel workers strike. The wage policy group and executive board will meet at the William Penn hotel to consider stabilizing actions and wage demands ahead of a January Atlantic City convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Murray
Philip Murray Todas
United Steelworkers
Acm
William Penn Hotel
Atlantic City
CIO
War Policy Committee
U.S. Steel
Sharon Steel
Stabilization Board
Funeral Today for Mabel Shields 74 in Washington
Mabel M. Shields 74 died after six years in Washington County Hospital. Funeral services were held at Sherman's Funeral Home with Dr. W. F. Grossheim officiating. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Born September 26, 1877 in Washington she was a nurse educator and practitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel M. Shields
Washington County
Sherman
W. 4. Grossheim
Elm Grove Cemetery
Miss Shields
Washington
Alexander M
Emma (Alterkruse) Shields
Washington High School
Cottage Hospital
Galesboro
University Hospital
Urbana
Omaha
Nebr
Copley Hospital
Aurora
D Presbyterian Church
The
County Nurses Association
Muscatine
Prominent Pianist Helen Edge in Washington Ahead of Spring Tour
The renowned pianist Helen Edge is in Washington to rehearse for a spring tour. She studies with top pedagogues and currently coaches with W Kenneth Bailey, staying with his sister Catherine Bailey. Bailey, a pupil of Alberto Jonas, plans to resume concertizing in spring after recuperating from a left arm ailment. Edge opens her tour at Marycrest College Davenport, then Chicago, then Town Hall New York. Bailey earns praise from Irving Kolodin and others as a brilliant accompanist and concert pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Edge
Washington
Miss Edge
W. Kenneth Bailey
Catherine Bailey
East Second Street
Bailey
Alberto Jonas
Marycrest College
Davenport
Chicago
Town Hall
New York City
Mr. Bailey
New York Sun
Irving Kolodin
Boston Daily Globe
D. £. Jones
The
Scranton Republican
N. Y. Times
Three Grimm Family Members Injured in Collision
Three members of the Clyde Grimm family were injured and hospitalized in Muscatine after a two car crash near Columbus Junction at noon Sunday. The accident occurred on the old highway 76 between here and Wapello when a Burlington driver named Johnson attempted to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Clyde Grimm
Muscatine
Here
Wapello
Johnson
Burlington
Five Mueller Family Attends Huntington School
Robert Mueller and his wife both work at Huntington College, with their three children enrolled in Huntington Township schools. The family was involved in a minor accident when the Grimm car failed to stop due to road conditions, resulting in four injuries including a broken arm and cuts, all considered non serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington, Ind
Robert Mueller
Mueller
Huntington College
Huntington Township
Grimm
Sandra Grimm
Richard Grimm
Mrs. Grimm
Clarence Erwin dies at 71 after weeklong illness
Clarence Virgil Erwin known as Pop of 1114 North Iowa Avenue died at his home at 11:90 p.m. Saturday December 22 at age 71 after a six year health decline. Funeral at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday December 26 at the Christian church with Rev. T. C. Polk presiding. Burial at Redfield Iowa. Survivors: three sons James B Richard W and Harll of Washington. two daughters Mrs. Cecil Harding and Mrs. Grace Countryman. 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. one brother Lawrence of Marshalltown. four sisters. Mrs. Erwin preceded him. Funeral arrangements by Sherman’s. Born January 25 1880 in Yellville Arkansas. He moved to Iowa in 1915 and farmed in Dallas Guthrie and Monroe counties before settling in Washington. He was member of United Brethren church and the Reagles lodge at Oskaloosa. His wife Cora died September 20 1938.
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Clarence Virgil
Pop) Erwin
North
Iowa Avenue
Christian Church
T. C. Polk
Sherman
Redfield
Iowa
Mr. Erwin
Yellville
Ark
James
Minnie Erwin
Cora B. Hudson
Washington
Dallas
Guthrie
Monroe
United Brethern Church
Hreagles Lodge
Oskal
Robert L. Quinn 67 Dies After Auto Crash Injuries
Robert L. Quinn, 67, died today at Mercy hospital in Iowa City after injuries from a Columbus Junction auto crash. He lived northeast of Washington and was born March 4, 1894 in Louisa County. Funeral at St James Catholic church, burial Elm Grove cemetery. Survived by wife May Smith and Florences Duncan, son James L. Quinn, daughter Celest Mooney, siblings and half siblings.
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Robert L. Quinn
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Columbus Junction
Mr. Quinn
Washington
St. James Catholic Church
Dones
KR. J. Kinnavey
Elm Grove
Mascel Mooney
Kansas City
Lonnie and
James
Davenport
William Metzger
Orin McNallie
Loretta Dacy
Arthur Poland
Sarcoxie
Moo
William Dacy
Wentworth Mo
Hungary Fines Four U. S. Airmen for Border Violation
Four United States airmen were fined 830,000 each in a Hungarian military court for flying into Hungary illegally and losing their transport plane. The total 120,000 dollars in fines carry a three month jail term if unpaid. U S official Abbott discussed payment options with Hungary and indicated optimism for a timely resolution.
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Hungary
U. S
Bedapeist
United States Air Force
United States
Cheorke M. Abbott
Andor Rerei
Notion
Santa Claus Drives Washington Chest to Reach Goal
The Washington Community Chest seeks gifts totaling 982.85 to reach its 25 008 goal, inviting eleven agencies including the Y M C A Boy Scouts and Salvation Army to benefit. Billie Young Chest Secretary urges contributions by phone or mail with flexible payment through year end.
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Santa Claus
Washington Community Chest
Washington
Community Chest
Y. C.A
Boy Scouts
Campfire Girls
Salvation Army
Iowa Children’s Home Society
the Goodfellows
The
Recreational Council
Cancer Fund
T.O. Association
Sister Kenny Polio Fund
Billie Young
Les West Jefferson
Iowa
Pope Pius Appeals for Peace on Christmas Eve
Pope Pius warned the west bears part of the blame for the looming war and urged disarmament. In a Christmas message broadcast in 26 languages, he cautioned that both sides risk losing peace and condemned modern weapons and reliance on atomic terror.
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Pius
Hic
Mrs Bostwick Dies At Home In Washington
Mrs. Benjamin F. Bostwick Sr., 90, of 615 North Second Avenue Washington, died at her home this morning after rapid decline since her husband’s death on December 5. Funeral service at 2 pm Wednesday December 26 at Jones funeral home with Dr C C Reed in charge. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Born May 26 1861 in Cheboygan Wisconsin to John and Anna Mahoney Barber she married Benjamin F. Bostwick August 38 1885. Survived by daughter Katherine Bostwick of Chicago and one grandson Robert Bostwick. two sons Franklin and Warren preceded her in death.
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Benjamin F. Bostwick Sr
North Second Avenue
Washington
Jones Funeral Home
Cc. R. Reed
Elm Grove Cemetery
May Barber
Chebovgean
Wisconsin
John and
Anna Mahoney Barber
Lake Geneva
Wise
Benjamin F. Bostwick
Katherine Bostwick
Chicago
Mrs Thompson Dies Services Wednesday Brighton
Mrs Hanna Elizabeth Thompson 2 of Burlington and formerly of Brighton died Sunday at Mercy hospital Burlington after a decade as patient. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Omar Hoskins funeral home with Rev. Howard Washburn of the Methodist church officiating. Burial in Brighton cemetery. She was born near Fairfield September 26 1859 daughter of Lorenz and Caroline Flinspach. Survived by four daughters Beatrice Boden Fred Dutton Oscar Mangold Ralph Taylor. one son Frederick died in infancy. Brothers Edward and Frank Flinspach and four grandchildren four great grandchildren also survive. Four sisters and seven brothers preceded her in death.
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Brighton
Hanna Elizabeth Thompson
Burlington
Mercy Hospital
Pum
Omar Hoskins
Howard Washburn
Methodist Church
Murial
Thompson
Fairfield
Lorenz
Caroline Schmetzer Flinspach
Germanville
Thomas Thompson
Thompston
Lutheran Church
John Boden
Beatrice
Neb
Fred Dutton
Oscar Mangold
Ralph Taylor
Garden Grove
Kansas
Fredrick
Edward
Frank Flinspach
Charges filed against Gene Church Dun
Police report alleges Gene Church Dun faced operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated charge. Details on incident, location, and date are not fully provided in the readable text.
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Gene Church Dun
Miner Found Alive After 58 Hours in mine blast
Cecil Sanders 44 was found alive deep in the New Orient mine near West Frankfort after 58 hours amid a gas blast that killed many. He spoke of cigars, asked after his wife, and was treated at Miners Hospital while officials feared the death toll could reach 120.
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West Frankfort
Ill
Orient
Cecil Sanders
Benton
Sanders
Miner's Hospital
A. F. Barnett
Chicago, Wilmington and Franklin Coal Company
Barnett
Des Moines Iowa snow and temperature forecast
Light snow and rising temperatures tonight with cloudy skies this afternoon and scattered snow. Highs today near 15 to 25 degrees, ending snow and turning colder by Tuesday with lows around 15 in the north and 15 to 20 in the south. Tuesday highs 15 to 20 north and 20 to 30 south. Clearing and colder Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Arrest Near Columbus Junction Sets Bond After Hearing
Highway patrol officers arrested a suspect Friday two miles east of Columbus Junction on Highway 92 and 31 percent. Duncan waived preliminary hearing and bond was set at 566 dollars.
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Columbus Junction
Highway Patrol
Highway Junction 92
Duncan
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August Diekman
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Skinner
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Church of St. Catherine
Alberto Gori
Earl
Pittsburgh
Ers
U. S. Steel Corp
Sharon Steel Corp
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Clarence Erwin
Jane Casey
Abbott
State Department
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Pope Pius
Appeal For Peace
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Franklin
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