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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1948
Page
2
Berlin reports American military governor Gen. Lucius D. Clay said stability is returning to Europe and predicted a long peace would follow Western Europe's economic recovery. He credited the amazing German recovery to Marshall Plan support and allied economic measures.
Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Gowey held open house near Pleasant Plain on Sunday December 26 to honor their 55th wedding anniversary. Osmond Gowey of Brighton and Stella Vandyke of Rubio wed in 1893, later moving to their farm home.
Instructions advise dipping one end of curtain rods in melted paraffin and allowing it to harden before threading the rod through the curtain. The paraffin coating is intended to prevent sharp edges from snagging laundry during rehang.
The Canada grouse shows smaller head crests and neck air sacs, a shorter square tail, and darker color. It is also somewhat smaller overall than the ruffed grouse.
Washington residents shared Christmas dinners and gift exchanges across many households. Families from Davenport to Wellman hosted turkey suppers and noon meals, with guests including relatives from Des Moines, Iowa City, and East Moline. Local hosts cited include the Roher family, the Morri son home, the Schultys, and the Pattersons, among others, reflecting a broad holiday social pattern.
Neighbors east of Crawfordsville hosted a surprise 25th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Allen Schaeffer Tuesday evening. The gathering included social hour, cards, reminiscences, and pie and coffee. A gift was presented amid warm wishes from attendees.
A seller announces clay pigeons priced below current wholesale, offering deeper discounts with larger purchases and inviting buyers to take advantage of the lower cost per unit.
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