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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1971
Page
10
Riverside reader Marge Luckey shares a pre Christmas gathering with two families, notes on leftovers and seating, and playful home scenes. She describes decorations, a humorous bird feeder box, amaryllis growth, and small acts of kindness while wishing readers a merry Christmas.
Richland Elementary hosted a holiday program with kindergarten to second grade presenting The Elf Who Stayed Behind. The fifth grade band performed under Dean Kurtz, and Santa arrived by decorated truck with gifts for local children. Prize drawings followed in the town park event.
Bethel will hold its annual Congregational meeting Sunday January 9. The nominating committee members are Mrs. Erwin Wulf Mrs. Keith Hardy and Mrs. Frank Wenger Elder William Wulf and trustee Bill Foster on the committee. The group met Monday to begin selecting 1972 church officers. Eleven longtime members attended the Christmas program. Rev Milan Thompson’s foot treatment required another hospital visit. Congratulations to Joe Kaufman and wife on their new baby son.
In Crawfordsville on Saturday the Lions Club held its annual event at the Legion Hall. Santa handed out treats as Brenda Edgar drew winning numbers announced by Joe Martin and recorded by New Lion John Hamil. Prize winners include Paul Wiley and several others, with fruit baskets awarded to Carl Aine, Lester Jones, and Glenda Egh.
Paul and Mrs. Snyder celebrated a 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at Pleasant Plain Friends church in Richland on Dec 19. About 120 guests from Washington and surrounding towns attended, with awards, photos, and a tiered cake as part of the event.
Twenty Webelos Scouts and their dads from Pack 242 at St. James visited senior citizens and shut-ins with carols. They received praise, circled the town square to sing again, then shared a fellowship game and treats at the Kieffer Garton residence. Each Scout received Christmas goodies. They plan a January tour of the West Branch Hoover Memorial. Drivers were Stockstell Crone Goedken Howell Pailliotet and Garton.
Diplomatic sources in London say Soviet air power in Egypt has risen by up to 50 percent. MIG21 and MIG23 aircraft have increased from about 100 to as many as 150, flown by Soviet crews. The buildup aligns with intensified Soviet weapons shipments to Egypt, expected to continue into 1972.
Calendar notices list White Shrine officers practice at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple for ceremonial. Golden Age Club meets 10 am at YWCA rooms with lunch at noon. Tuesday includes White Shrine business meeting at 4 pm and ceremonial at 8 pm, Tops Club 7 30 pm at YW room with white elephant prize. Y Wives instructs no meeting until Jan 4.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Batterson and Carmen of Baxley Georgia visit relatives for the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Behrend and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Batterson. Mrs. Iva Simpson hosts a Christmas dinner with guests Mr. and Mrs. Everett Simpson Cedar Falls Mr. and Mrs. Duane Simpson Lisa and Linda Waverly Mr. and Mrs. James Birney and Margaret and Ethel McCreedy Washington.
A Christmas Eve service at United Presbyterian Church in Washington begins at 10 p.m. with organ music by Susan Huber Jo Ellen Wiggers and Ann Grossen. Communion and Candlelighting follow at 10 30 led by Rev Dr Wm H Kettlitz and Rev Mr Thomas Giuntoli. George Masson Jr sings The Birthday of a King and a duet O Holy Night by Mrs Katherine Stewart and Cal Wolf. The chancel choir directed by Harvey Huiner performs four anthems See Amid the Winter's Snow The First Noel The Ashwell Carol Come Tune Your Cheerful Voice, and The Birthday of a King. Congregation joins in carols prayers for Christmas Eve. After Holy Communion a Candlelighting service lights candles as a symbol of the Light of the World. Community invited. Ebner Funeral services for Mrs Nora Paul Ebner held Thursday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev William H Kettlitz officiating. Casketbearers were Donald L and Richard Paul, Richard McCall, Jack and Jerry Moore, Leroy Bain. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery.
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