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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1947
Page
2
Penney’s will not open until 9 45 Thursday morning for preparations of the annual White Event. Esther's Beauty Shop at 702 N Ave B, phone 521, and 2725 Fenney's also note delayed opening with unclear time.
Denver sociologist Mary Rose predicts teen girls will shed sloppiness and tomboyish looks next year. The probation chief says the 1947 girl will be reserved, well mannered, and conservative, trading novelty for stable relationships with boys.
Polk county grand jury indicted four men on obtaining money under false pretenses linked to alleged mishandling of county finances after a state auditor's report. Indicted are William Cotton and William Parmeter of the county board, Harold Thompson welfare director, and Elmer Croft motor sales manager. The panel urged resignations of board members except Cotton, who was the only one defeated in November.
Prairie Flower notes a large crowd at the Christmas program directed by Rev. Merle Booth with caroling after. The column lists numerous Christmas visits, family gatherings, and meals, mentioning Pvt. William A Finke on leave, Wayne Witthoft's visit, and Phyllis Hamilton in Mandalay, Burma, among many others.
United Press reports a broad cold spell on the first day of the year across New England to the Gulf. Subzero readings were common in the Great Lakes and Northeast while Texas to Arkansas saw freezing rain and sleet. Early figures include La Crosse 25 below, Pellston 27 below, and Saginaw 11 below.
Mr and Mrs E C Whiting 406 E Washington welcomed a daughter born at 1212 yesterday afternoon. Larry Glen Martin of Wellman was admitted yesterday as a medical patient.
The storm blankets Tennessee and Virginia with freezing rain reaching as far south as Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama. Corbin Kentucky reports eight inches of snow while six inches fall at Pikesville Kentucky and four inches at Monticello Arkansas.
Mrs. Carrie Berdo and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berdo have returned from a Florida vacation. They found travel chilly on the trip home with icy and cold conditions through Illinois on the way back.
Yesterday afternoon 24 county road maintainers met with the county board and supervisors to set work plans for the coming year. The board approved 1947 employment arrangements and adjusted several wage levels. The workers operate county equipment across the county to keep highways in good repair year round.
The county treasurer’s office closed for 1946 yesterday afternoon as 2,813 Washington county automobile licenses were distributed. This nears half of the 6,000 plate sets expected for the year, with 605 trucks 368 farm trailers and five motorcycles also licensed. Owners have until February 1 to license their cars. the total issued so far is about 500 more than the same point last year.
The State Theatre presents Anna Sewell's Black Beauty starring Mona Freeman Richard Denning and Evelyn Ankers in a heart warming screen version set on an English country estate. Anne a spirited horse loving girl stars with Bill Dixon as a visiting American as Black Beauty drives the plot to a thrilling romantic and emotional conclusion.
A Philadelphia bank crowd dispersed after a 14 year old learns that 150 silver dollars seized for Christmas gifts were collector value 3.75 each. The 1923 coins minted at Philadelphia had sat unused for 23 years and are now released lowering melt value.
A Davenport Iowa family of four was left homeless when a basement fire of undetermined origin destroyed their home. Harold Vinson his wife and two children Virginia and Allan fled in night clothes with Allan jumping from a second story window. Mrs Vinson suffered shock and exposure to the cold.
To keep color, store dried herbs in glass jars painted black or wrapped in dark paper. This blocks light that fades pigments and helps maintain aroma. Use airtight lids and label jars for easy identification. Avoid clear containers for long term storage.
The article notes Charles Crone as a leading bowler in Washington, but Janet Cumming defeats him in three straight games. Their exchange links to a fiancee reveal wealth rumors, reflecting light local sports humor.
Bernice C Libenguth of Riverside wed Maynard L Strabala of Richmond in St Marys church on a Saturday morning. Rev Thomas L Wolfe officiated with double ring ceremony. Attendants included Lucille Strabala as maid of honor and Mark Libenguth as best man. The bride wore a white marquisette gown with satin bodice and lace trim. She carried white pom pom roses with red centers. The maid of honor was in aqua blue marquisette.
Announcement of the marriage between Velma Jane Myers and James E. Duncan. The ceremony took place Saturday at the bride’s parents home in Columbus Junction with both families noted and origins listed.
The couple exchanged vows with white sweet peas and pink roses as guests gathered in Riverside. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Libenguth, is a St Marys graduate who worked in Iowa City. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Strabala, is a Kalona graduate and World War II veteran. They plan a short honeymoon and then establish a home in Richmond where the groom works in radio and electrical fields.
Mr and Mrs E Ray Bell hosted a New Year's Eve party for Rosemary Club members and their husbands. Five bridge tables produced high score prizes for Mrs Mac Davis and Robert Quinn while Mrs Harry Drake and Charles Wiley earned low score awards. Guests included Mr and Mrs Raymond Bell. Alarm clocks rang at midnight to signal the new year.
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