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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1950
Page
6
A parade of Christmas dinners fills many Iowa homes as the McCoys, Eyestones, Holdens, Hites, and numerous others host relatives from Hammond Indiana to Ames and Wellman. Guests travel from Des Moines to Washington and Denver as extended families gather for turkey, gift exchanges, and kinship moments.
Secretary C R McCutchen reports that since its organization in 1934 the Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association has issued 601 loans on property and 407 remain in force, highlighting one of its best years in history.
Postmaster notes post holiday surge of mail sacks filled with mail-order catalogs and garden seed catalogs. Some third class circulars were delayed for the holidays and now move to the desk. Cartoon of a weary mail carrier in the Chicago Tribune prompts reflection on Christmas commercialization and local business. Appreciation expressed for Christmas cards received.
John Theodore and Jean Eleanor Bailey celebrate their 10th birthday. Max W. Stransky, son of Mr and Mrs Marion Stransky, has six candles on his cake. Mrs. Godfrey Juzeler Mrs F G Livesay Howard Gier Gloria Jean Harland and Irvan Hessel tine receive best wishes today.
The writer reflects on lapses in sending Christmas greetings while praising the community’s festive spirit. Red neckties dominate gifts received, with others awaiting use. Sheriff Snyder reports one prisoner in county jail on Christmas day, a rare quiet in the holiday period. A Christmas dinner hosts the Barclay and Miller families, with extended kin from Weslaco, Iowa City, Danville, and West Liberty attending.
Mr and Mrs David Livingston hosted a large Christmas Day dinner with guests including H C Peek of Oak Park Ill Theresa Lucas Burlingame Calif Carl Lucas Winters et al. others from Wheaton Ill Greenville S C and local families. Additional gatherings included Mrs H M Dodder’s Christmas dinner with Darrell and Harry Ward and college students home for the holidays.
A hospital reports dismissals today for Mrs. James Johnston and her daughter Ainsworth, and Mrs. Earl Davis with her daughter R2. The notices list these pairs as discharged from care.
The article advises choosing ample inexpensive material over scant costly fabric to ensure proper window coverage. It emphasizes matching fabric width and height to the window. It promotes generous fullness for attractive drapes and functional privacy.
During baptismal services the minister asks for the baby's name and the proud parent proclaims Iba Peter Charles Robert Wilberforce Tenn ingwell. The scene captures a playful mix of formal church rite and family choice.
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