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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1952
Page
5
The J C Mitchell family and Mrs Grace Willian thank friends relatives neighbors and Rev G Smith for flowers cards and kindness during the illness and death of their beloved wife mother and sister.
The Stanley Best Haven gratitude note thanks contributors to a Merry Christmas. Carolers from Girl's Y group Methodist junior high, Mrs. Owens Camp Fire girls, Young Adult group from YY, Headliners 4-H girls, Jr. Red Cross, and Camp Fire girls provided favors and support.
For sale a well located restaurant with 40 years in the same square on two main highways. Air conditioned, seating for six at booths tables or counter, one of the town’s best equipped. Money maker, selling for other business interests. Address inquiries to KREO Mt Pleasant News Mt Pleasant Iowa.
After meals, store leftover cooked poultry promptly in a covered container in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage. This guidance emphasizes proper cooling and safe refrigeration practices for food safety.
A Greek air force plane crashed near an airfield injuring no one else but killing fourteen people. The US radio operator aboard the craft was among the dead along with four Greek crewmen and nine unidentified passengers. The aircraft reportedly lost one engine shortly after takeoff and plowed into a hillside.
In Tokyo Evangelist Billy Graham urged President-elect Dwight Eisenhower to declare a national day of prayer for God’s help in resolving the Korean War. He spoke after returning from Korea noting troops’ morale and Bible abundance near the front while criticizing transports in Japan. He canceled an around the world tour and will return to the United States after visiting Formosa, Hong Kong and the Philippines.
Over 600 boys and girls attended the annual free movie at the State theater the day before Christmas. Pratt brothers have long opened the theater doors to local children during the holiday season as a Christmas gift from management.
Wellman residents hosted visitors for a pre Christmas dinner at the Schachner home. Classes resume January after holiday break. Local families visit relatives in Wisconsin and Florida while some move or start new jobs. A new baby born at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City and naval and military moves are noted.
A list of public sales spreads through Iowa towns including Columbus City Kalona Washington Fairfield and Ollie. Dates begin January 5 with multiple start times and sale types such as closing out farm machinery livestock auctions and dispersion events led by dealers like Huston Sheheck Hintermaster Moberly Shalla and Zeck. Continuous weekly livestock auctions occur at Midway Sales Kalona Ollie and Columbus Junction.
Bonn reports West Germany's industrial production leapt 163 percent since the 1948 currency reform and rose 42 percent above 1956 levels. Trade volume climbed 250 percent in 3.5 years, with reserves up 66 percent in the past year. Unemployment exceeds 1,000,000 and housing needs reach 4,000,000 units as refugees number 10,000,000. Budget 26.455 billion marks. foreign aid above 400 million since 1945.
Christmas day at multiple Iowa homes featured Mr. and Mrs. George Havel of Ainsworth hosting relatives for turkey and gift exchanges. Guests included many Havels and spouses, plus the Dial and Burger families, visiting from Nevada and Ottumwa. Additional gatherings included the Huston family reunion and visits to the Kyle and Montgomery households.
Some dresses show a slender high neck with almost prim appearance. Small round collars and turn back cuffs feature in the season’s new outfits.
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