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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1913

Page

5

Local and Personal News Roundup

Kalona visitor Daniel P. Yoder. Engle family headed to Pasadena. various locals cited for visits, guests, and deliveries. Miss Ina Crone and Elizabeth Henke noted. J S But Shrock leaves Atlantic. Alden lecture announced with praise and ticket details. Vienna Bakery counts, cookies and pies promoted.

Luther and the first Christmas tree in Germany

A children’s story recounts how Martin Luther, praised as a poet and preacher, created the first Christmas tree in Germany by bringing a fir into his home and lighting candles, inspiring songs and holiday customs. Local notices follow about funeral attendances, visitors, and short travels.

Ack Evelyn Daddy Germany Martin Luther Lutheran Church Luther Guy Bethlehem

All Cut Glass Prices This Week At The Fair

Allen Henk of Waterloo returns home after visiting locals. Mrs. Barbour arrives from Ainsworth en route to New Sharon Iowa. Mrs. Bert Smith and son Clark visit Brighton. Vienna cafe offers frosted creams and fruit sticks. Several locals travel to Eldon Columbus Junction and Kinross for family visits. The mass of small-town notes covers visits, travel, education, and church renovations, ending with Baptist New Year dinner plans and church addition progress.

George Barbour Ainsworth New Sharon Iowa Bert Smith Clark Brighton

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