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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1952

Page

3

Perfect Christmas For Leukemia Girl In Durango

Seven year old Jeanette Tapia fights leukemia while family and community rally for a "perfect Christmas" with gifts arriving from near and far. Her brother Lee wishes only for her happiness as Lillian Martinez from San Francisco plans a visit, a toy electric range and a bicycle arrive, and a local "perfect Christmas" fund surpasses 250 dollars to support her.

Durango, Cole Jeanette Tapia Ines San Francisco Jeanette Lillian Martinez Durango Lillian Tila Lee Mommie

Local Holiday Greetings and Events Listed by Journal

The Evening Journal invites readers to submit Christmas and New Year’s holiday events and family gatherings. Items cover dinners, parties, visits, and messages from relatives and friends and are published free of charge.

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Ernest Clarks Celebrate 40th Anniversary Surprise Party

In Crawfordsville Dee V A surprise party honored Mero and Mrs Ernest Clark on their 40th wedding anniversary. Relatives joined with homemade ice cream and two large cakes for the festive evening. Other notes include trips by Mero and Merle Twinam to Portland Seattle and Vancouver and Mrs Wilbert Rose planning an extended winter stay. Stanley Jewell underwent a tonsillectomy and Shirley Painter hopes to return to school in February.

Jack Howards Crawfordsville Dee. V Mero Ernest Clark Kenneth Shipatrick Lole Lowe Pred Annst Chester Piper Judy Mes Gertie Clark Merle Twinam West Coast Porland Ore Nimerican Park Bureau Seattle Wash Vancouver Victoria Bremerton Navy Yards San Francisco Mire Wilbert Rose Des Moines Gib Widver Denver Eoterizona Kenneth Rheas Carolyn Kindstrom Robert Peterson Rocktfield Rhea Peterson Stanley Jewell James Jewell Memorial Hospital Mt. Pleasant Shirley Painter University Hospital

Christ Child Receives and Gives Gifts of Salvation

Poem reflecting on Jesus Christ’s life death and resurrection as foundation and salvation. It recalls God’s mercy through His Son, transformation from chaos to light, and the promise of Christ's return. Includes calls for spiritual renewal and preparation for consecration.

Finks Host Christmas Gatherings Across Cedar Township

Citizens recount family dinners and Christmas exchanges as relatives gather for the holiday. The piece lists numerous Fink and allied families visiting homes in Cedar Township and nearby towns, with scenes of gift exchanges and seasonal events.

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