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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1948

Page

3

Editorials on Europe aid and American spirit in 1948

The column questions if money alone can heal Europe and argues the U.S. must rely on the American spirit of initiative and private property. It cites the Bata plant in Czechoslovakia as an example of social policy failures and warns against funding socialist regimes. It contrasts socialist Europe with American enterprise and laments the drift toward government ownership.

Czechoslovakia Zlin Czechoslovkia Bata Europe State Department Attlee England Oskaloosa Herald Henry C. Link Psychological Corporation Charlotte N. C Observer

Christmas Card Frivolities And Moves To Durant

The column notes holiday card decor ideas and seasonal wishes as workers debate how to dispose of cards. It also reports Walter and Mrs. Anderson planning to move to Durant to a new bungalow on U S Highway 6, driven by roadside hazards and their children.

Walter Anderson Durant U. S. Highway 6 Andersons

Wild party notes and quirky details from a lively gathering

Report counts offbeat remarks about cranberry sauce in a cereal bowl, a Washington County man with 80 coon hounds, and a muddled science chat on bubble lights. The narrator admits heat and confusion as the event winds down, calling it a swell party.

Washington County

Enjoy Program in Church at Haskins

Church supper and program described with many local names and Christmas gatherings in Haskins and surrounding towns. Families Bert Dennis and Meeks, Godlove, Embree, Murphy, Brigham, and Rittenhouse figure in visits, dinners, and gifts during holiday period. May Dolegal obituary noted.

Haskins Bpaskins Bert Dennis Cline Dalare’s Burlington Harold Godlove Oener Lews City M. D. McCreevay L. W. Farthington Washington Embree Lysle Himbree Mary Hopeengardner Mary Murphy Ed Murphy Chicago John Irwin Davenport Mus

Westminster Socials and Upcoming Sale Notice

Westminster column notes Dee Westminster Mrs Cor Draper staying with niece Mrs Clement Griffin. Mollie Tierney Christmas at Maxley home with Clement Griffin family. Attendees include Air and Mrs Don Griffith Glenwood Mo Paul Griffith Harry Dusenbery. Clement Griffiths hosted family dinner at Harry Kleese. John Lanachen and family hold colossal out sale this coming Saturday January 38 at former Y Ville Dayton farm. details incomplete.

Ake Moline Bert Rittenheuss Troy Fporinash al Huber Welad Elaher Harry Nittenhouse Bert Rittenhouse Fairfield Bert Rittenho Hed Huber Lndy Huber Westminster Dee Cor Draper Harrisonside Clement Griffin Air Don Griffith Glenwood Mo Atry Paul Griffith Harry Dusenbery Clement Griffith Harry Kleese John Lanachen Yville Dayton

Christmas Dinner Guests In East Highland

East Highland residents hosted a Christmas dinner with many guests including Mrs. Ros lungquist Mr and Mrs Jim Swailes Donald and Marie Theresa Cooney Mr and Mrs James Lungquist Betty and George Mr and Mrs Wilbur Forbes and their family plus Mr and Mrs Henry Prymek.

East Highland Tro Ray Forbes Leroy Ros Lungquist Jim Swailes Donald Marie Theresa Cooney James Lungquist Betty George Wilbur Forbes Henry Pryvmek Prank J. Mincer Lloyd Wasson Jiminy and Jenice Columbus Robert Cernyarmoberta Franz Mincer Hester Leona Oral Rath Linda Anna Lear Jank Mineer Lone Tree Sane

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