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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1947
Page
6
Brighton residents share Christmas and over Christmas visits with extended family and friends. Numerous locals including the Manns, Bonnetts, Nortons, and Davisons hosted relatives from nearby towns and states, with travelers from Washington Fairfield Davenport and Cedar Rapids joining in holiday meals and gatherings.
Harmony club met Monday evening at Mrs Cork Pringle home for a regular gathering and Christmas party. Roll call featured scripture reading and Mrs Myrtle Helmieck led carols with harp accompaniment. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Guests included Mrs Estrus Norton Mrs 0 M Farrier Mrs Dan Pringle Mrs Cecil Walker and Mrs Gladys Kessel. Terry Pringle of Fort Worth Texas visiting relatives in Washington joined family for Christmas. Lawrence Robertson and two sons from Fort Wayne Indiana visited Mrs Hattie Jones and other relatives over Christmas.
A new patented implement lets home manicurists push back the cuticle in one motion and nip it off in a second. The device handles both tasks, streamlining at home nail care and reducing the need for separate tools.
Alabama agricultural experiment station reports high quality taste and varied food value in sweet potato candy. A limited sales test shows satisfactory results.
During the French revolution of 1848 pigeons carried messages widely used by correspondents. Their communications were printed in both French and Belgian newspapers for public readership.
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