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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1969

Page

5

White Christmas Glamour in Washington December 27 1969

Dear Auntie describes a seven inch snow in Washington for Christmas. Travel was hindered but highways were cleared quickly. The writer notes cheerful shoppers, confident travel backstories, and mentions foreign students Enrico Enerio and Thelma Cobar contributing articles about Christmas at home. A cucumber soap gift stands out.

Auntie Weather Bureau Washington Enrico Enerio Philippines Thelma Cobar Guatemala Washington County

Notable Births listed in Wayland and surrounding area

Ie Stork Gazelle James Lewis Manning son of Rex Manning Box 32 Wayland Julie Ann Roberts daughter of William Robbins 609 West Madison Washington Troy Eugene Norton son of Dennis Norton Kalona Brian Stuart Allison son of Rudolph Allison Route 2 Washington Steven Gail Boone son of Allen Boone Box 219 Wellman

James Lewis Manning Rex Manning Wayland Julie Ann Roberts William Franklin Robbins West Madison Washington Troy Eugene Norton Mrs Dennis Eugene Norton Kalona Brian Stuart Allison Rudolph Joe Allison Steven Gail Boone Mrs. Allen Boone Wellman

Winter Reflections and Wildlife Sightings From a Rural Year

Thaddeus recalls a fox pursuing a flock of cock pheasants on a main road, noting blending stubble and the need for cover and feed during winter. He observes a lone pheasant in a snowbound 70 acre field, laments abandoned barns, and nostalgically recalls Christmas vacation activities and a 40 year old sled gift from an unseen donor.

Dad Thaddeus

Johnson opens city hall post in Washington Iowa

Johnson begins work as radio operator and fire truck driver in Washington. Mayor Ralph Martin announced the hire, noting his long radio background and community residency. Second item: six Demon wrestlers placed in the Muscatine Invitational. Washington finished sixth with five third-place finishers in various classes.

Jerry Johnson Washington Ralph Martin Mr. Johnson Jackie Smith John Simmering Nelson Smith Mike Doughty Ed Brown

Snow totals and holiday notices in Washington

Three and a half inches of new snow brought the ground total to seven inches in Washington as of 7 a.m. Tuesday, with regional weather notes. Local sports recap includes Riverside High defeating Wapello 30 21 and Waco falling to New London 38 13, plus AAU Rock Island Relays results where Washington boys placed fourth and girls finished with 86 points. The community shares numerous Christmas and wedding announcements, family gatherings, and travel plans across Iowa and neighboring towns.

Washington Washington YM YWCA Rock Island Moline Swim Club Milo Steele Jr

Swim Team Defeats Muscatine By Big Margin

Washington YMCA swim squad defeated Muscatine High School 62 to 24 at the local pool Monday night. The page also lists numerous Christmas visits and family gatherings across Washington and nearby towns with many relatives visiting for the holidays, including extended family from Silver City New Mexico Ames and more, plus travelers and a return home.

Washington Muscatine James Murphy Melo Horak George Brock Washington Y M . A Muscatine High School

Rev Woeste Kiwanis speaker brightens pre Christmas luncheon

Kiwanis club in Washington heard Rev Stanley Woeste of First United Methodist Church Ottumwa speak at a pre Christmas luncheon. The report lists many local families visiting relatives over the holidays, Christmas dinners and gatherings, and assorted travel plans. Santa visited children with gifts as families hosted relatives from Danforth to Davenport.

Santa Claus Ywca Rotary Washington Ymca St. Nick Journal Delbert Zager William Zager Chicago Robert Zager Washington Carrie Zager Stanley Zager Steve Ron Michael Zager Lewis Zager Waterloo Stanley Woeste First United Methodist Church of Ottumwa Robert K. Wilcox Scott Wilcox Elmer Wulf Mr. Wilcox Evangelical Theological Seminary Naperville, Ill Compton Ill Shenandoah Ray Stalder Robert McClain Aileen Blunt Laredo Donald R. Harris Dion Muscatine Robert Stalder Mankato Minn Richard Stalder Connie Mark Helen Watkins Ronald Stalder Rhonda Randy Jerry Stalder Julie Kerry Lee

Evening Journal item of Washington noted for Dec 27 1969

A Washington Iowa newspaper page dated Saturday December 27 1969 highlights local news items, notices and community briefs from the Evening Journal including small town happenings, public notices and social notes.

Evening Journal Washington Iowa

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