Christmas social notes sweep through Washington area
A long list of holiday visits and gatherings is reported from Ogden to Washington. Mrs Viola Shephard and Mrs Berry visit the McConahay home while Mrs Dye notes Hobart Oklahoma enjoyed springlike weather and crop concerns. Families from Columbus Junction to Crawfordsville host kin and friends for Christmas meals and receptions with multiple relatives mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Shephard
Ogden
Utah
Re Berry
Brighton
John McConahey
Harry Dye
Hobart
Qokla
Dye
Donald Milligan
Leo Stone
Don
Jim
Roy
Pulse
Iowa Falls
Louise Yoder
Washington
Clarence E. Pulse
Ainsworth
Merle Simpson
Weslaco
Texas
Simpson
Karl Megdelsen
Ray Simpson
Chicago
Albert Simpson
Stanley Jones
Wayland
Stanley Brecheisen
Denver
Cole
Maurice Rose
West Union
Wilbert Rose
Crawfordsville
Gilbert Widmer
Waynesburg
Richard Reeder
Ralph Howell
Keota
Merle Dodder
Jean
Robert
Richard
Letts
Ralph Wilson
David
Danny
Columbus Junction
Gilbert Lehman
Cedar Rapids
W. M. Montgomery
Catherine Wilson
Victor Yuska
Kansas City
Howard Hayes
Donald Williams
Madison, Wis
James E. Walrer
Luther Johnson
Ken Johnson
Stella Latchem
Charles Latchem
Des Moines
C.A
John Rand
Ben Redding
Charles Redding
Calvin Lundberg
Conrad
Ralph Schilling
Palmer Schilling
Howell Davis
Wayne Davis
Karen
Frank Miller
Harold
Olds
Maynard Kl. Brown
Birthday greetings and anniversaries flash across Wellman area
Many happy returns greet Mrs Vic Crone Mrs Ernest Salla and Mrs John Kiene and Wilma Jean Anderson of Wellman. Also congratulations to Mr and Mrs Clem Griffith of West Chester wed in 19165. Charles Claire Neff is ten, Duane Allen Beenblossom six and Gladys Louise Stout turns seven today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Crone
Ernest Salladay
John Kiene
Wilma Jean Anderson
Wellman
Clem Griffith
West Chester
Charles Claire Neff
Duane Allen Beenblossom
Gladys Louise Stout
Reverend Kerr to Lead Washington United Presbyterian Church
Ten years ago plans announced Rev. George Kerr accepted a call to become pastor of the United Presbyterian church in Washington. He and his family will leave today to arrive in time for the annual New Year’s dinner with the new congregation members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kerr
United Presbyterian Church In
Washington
Weather forecast for hogs shows $21.00 top
Mostly cloudy tonight with a high of 21. Tomorrow expected to be generally fair and cold with light variable winds.
McClelland Sale Sees Strong Prices Despite Cold Weather
Auctioneers Charles Brown and Bill Bruty report quick buying at the Keith McClelland sale with corn at 1.55 per bushel four stock cows 506 per head four heifers 267.50 calves 131 a head ewes 49 lambs 30.50 head 400 shoats 19.50 each and 80 pigs 14.50 a head despite below zero temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brown
Bill Bruty
Treasures Lost at Sea Still Spin Tales of Wealth
Coastal waters hold famed sunken riches from 1780 British frigate wreck in New York East River and a 1798 Dutch war sloop off Lewes Delaware. Four and fifteen million dollar sums vanished with ships, few coins recovered to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
East River
Lewes
Delaware
Sailor Goes Army Dan Mero AWOL in Korea
Sailor Daniel Mero, 19, an apprentice seaman from Brooklyn, is under arrest as a prisoner at large on AWOL charges after ten days fighting with UN forces in Korea. He left his ship citing boredom with life aboard, went ashore to join the battle against Communists, and surrendered to a naval officer when he was noticed wearing army winter gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Mero
Korea
Brooklyn
N. Y
Sunday school anecdote turns punch line to a pole
The teacher cited Lot’s wife turning to a pillar of salt when Jimmy interrupts with a different reformulation. He claims his mother looked back while driving and turned into a telephone pole, per contributor S. E. Engel of Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot
Jimmy
S. E. Engel
Brighton
Actions Speak Loud In Promoting Health
Leonard C. Murray of the Iowa State Department of Health urges actions over lip service in health campaigns. The New Year’s suggestion emphasizes practicing healthful living, including regular medical exams, clean surroundings, vaccination, adequate sleep, balanced activities, and a nutritious diet with milk and vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard C. Murray
Division of Public Health Education
Iowa State Department of Health
State Health Department
Final Rites Held For Lida Swailes at Salem
Funeral services for Lida Swailes were held at 2 PM in the Salem Church of God with Rev. E. C. Sears presiding. Burial followed in the local cemetery. Pallbearers named were Rodney Swailes, Harold Swailes, Maynard Swailes, Ernest Swailes, Donald Swailes, and Richard Swailes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lida Swailes
Salem
Columbus Junction
Salem Church of God
E. C. Sears
Eula Mae Coon
Rodney
Harold
Maynard
Ernest
Donald
Richard Swailes
Stacy Funeral Home
North Dakota farm acreage rises from 496 to 590
The article notes that the average acres per farm in North Dakota increased from 496 in 1930 to 590 in 1945, reflecting regional agricultural expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
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C. M Crossett
Delbert Hill
Leonard Hill
Lale Marshall Hill
Hills
Harold Crossett
Hannah Belle
Roy Caviness
Keith
Kenneth
Karla
Ottumwa
Caviness
M. C. DeLong
Robert Blair
Sidney Moore
Danville
Ill
Charles Barclay
Nancy
Debby
Rosemary
Marshall Thompson
Virginia Field
Andrea King
Sam Levene
Leon Ames
Gow
Andy Clyde
Lois Hall
Lyle Talbot
McClelland Sale
Keith McClelland
Sale
Tonte
Merest Tucker
Aveta Marais
Tole Rodriguez Ee
Sailor
Mace Motor
Ford and
Mercury Sales & Service
Burlington Auditorium
Burlington
Denniston Insurance Agency
East Side Square
Rodrigues
Hiland Palace
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