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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1948
Page
4
A Tucson editorial reflects on Christmas and faith while contrasting life under Russian rule with the American zone. It cites clergymen in the Russian zone describing curtailed freedoms, church suppression, and shortages, and notes Marshall Plan benefits and the need for truth to challenge Soviet control.
Anne Morris daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Morris of Columbus Junction married Billie E Yakle son of Mrs Elma Yakle and the late Joiner Yakle in a candlelit ceremony at Columbus Junction Methodist Church Rev J B Pooley officiated. The bridal party wore satin gowns and carried pink and blue bouquets. A 125 guest reception followed with a four tier cake and music. The couple will reside near Wapello after a Chicago wedding trip.
Washington Rotary club members heard their Dec 29 1947 forecasts for 1948 played back and found most predictions off. They foresaw a strong Republican year and political shifts but results diverged, with minimal accuracy on prices and economy. A new forecast for 1949 was requested.
The Y M C A Independent league produced three tight games as Krantz scored 11 to lead the Y against Flyers 28 24 while Bishop led the Flyers with 14. Wayland edged West Chester 46 43 with Boshart 15 and Bauer 15. Crawfordsville beat Smart Implement 46 44 after a 24 14 halftime margin.
Presbyterians downed the Presbyterian boys 30 to 4. St James beat the Methodist 1 team 19 to 11. Christians defeated the Methodist II squad 4 to 2. Thelma Luther attended a Des Moines meeting with state nursing bodies and medical groups to discuss health care concerns and the acute nurse shortage.
Loop play in the city bowling leagues for men and women was resumed at city hall alleys Monday afternoon and evening after a weeklong recess for Christmas. Results of last night’s games highlight the Women’s League action.
The group produced a record with Paul Thayer assisting and Dr M J Cruise leading questions for members. A spring ladies night is planned at Memorial Union Iowa City with a dinner and university play. Attendees included Col W G Eldridge Champaign Ill Major E L Keith Cedar Rapids Bud Clancy Ottumwa and J J Cruise Atlantic Iowa.
Junior and senior church leagues played on the YMCA court with three games in each group. In the senior league United Presbyterians defeated Christians 42 to 23, Baptists beat Methodists 38 to 24, and St James won by forfeit over Presbyterians.
The Health Unit reports a joyful holiday with greetings from staff and former students. Dr Doster spent Christmas in Ann Arbor, Al Bennett in Manchester, Evelyn Laymes in Orange City, Celia Campbell in Rock Island, and a Pines staff party included Mildred Doster and others. Rural families adopt new mail box name plates aiding mail, doctors, and public health workers in locating homes.
Weekly and special livestock sales listed with venues and start times across Iowa towns such as Whittaker Midway Columbus Junction Kalona Ollie Sigourney Keota Washington Wayland and Wayland plus notes for public and closing out sales with Navajo vendors like Don Meyer Harlan O Louglin and Mae Davis & Son and dates in January 1949.
Mr and Mrs R E K Brown joined Mr and Mrs Charles Meacham for Christmas at their Richland area home. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Lawrence Meacham of Fairfield and Mr and Mrs Ray Waterman. Vaughn Thornburg left for Boone after visiting his sister Mrs
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