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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1946

Page

8

Reading notes from a local column and notices

The column cites Better Homes and Gardens January issue inspiring home fantasies and new magazines Holiday aiming for a national holiday vibe. It also recalls Rev Wendland praising a church cantata and notes aging romance rumors and Christmas greetings from Dorothy Dowell and others. An obituary mentions Mrs Arthur Samson of Los Angeles, with ties to Monmouth.

Voltaire Dorothy Dowell New York Center Street Hamburg R. S. Cook W. C. Allen Norwalk Avenue Rage Rock California Washington Arthur Samson Los Angeles Schuyler Livingston The Academy Monmouth Samson McClelland

Christmas and holiday visits dot Wayland area notes

Local families and relatives spread holiday greetings across Iowa and Michigan. Notices list moves to farms near Olds and Washington visits, Navy discharge for Charles Spenser, and numerous family gatherings including Wyse and Bergh kin. A 4-H club formed at Wayland high school with officers elected, and safety-minded advice urges proper protective clothing for apple pickers.

Gerald Sharp Larry Joe Cochran Washington Jimmie Arce Cedar Rapids James Magdefrau Magdefrau B.S. Mullett Laurel Mullett Ypsilanti Mich Charles Spenser Navy Robert Roth Seth Roth Noble

Farm Families Make Moves

Wayland residents report a string of farm relocations. Arnold Rinners moved to the Lou Rinner farm, while Hugh Hite and family relocated to the Hebel farm. Ivan Boshart bought and will occupy the Mary Hauenstein property as oral Conradys prepare the Morrow place. Dale Clark and Paul Miller also moved to neighboring farms as repairs proceed.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Arnold Rinners Lou Rinner Hugh Hite Mt. Fleasant Hebel Arnold Ivan Boshart Mary Hauenstein Oral Conradys Charlie Morrow Dale Clark Ebner Jacob Richenberger Paul Miller Brigi

Bond Head Named for Peace Time Sale Program

Secretary Vinson names Vernon L. Clark of Des Moines Indiana as head of the peace time bond selling drive for the treasury. Clark takes charge as the nation continues efforts to promote government securities.

Vernon L. Clark Des Moines Secretary of the Treasury Fred M. Vinson The Treasury

Maas Families at Cooperative Christmas Dinner

The Maas family held an annual Christmas cooperative turkey dinner at the Milton Maas home on Sunday December 23. Several relatives were absent due to hospitalization and other commitments. Guests enjoyed a 10 cent exchange and gifts while others sent holiday regards to the Journal.

Nebel John Wyse Maynard Wyse Bernice Maas Washington R 3 Maas Milton Maes B. J. Holmes Ivan Maas Junior Maas William Eleanor Maas Kay Reed Clown City Guthrie Center

He Came a Long, Long Way Christmas Program

The Koening family enjoyed a Christmas dinner at their daughter’s home. Paul Benson and family expect a move to the Win Gamon farm this spring. A good program was presented by the teacher who spent weary hours. A box supper with Santa, pie, doughnuts, and coffee followed.

William Koening Paul Benson Win, Gamon Farm Santa Sery- Union

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