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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1947
Page
8
Medical and surgical patients, births, and dismissals listed for multiple localities. Notable items include the Butterhaughs Welman welcoming a daughter at 4:35 PM, Gordon Carsten sen and Harlan Wiggins families awaiting procedures, and several twin and single births with times and weights. Frequent daily summaries of admissions and discharges across Wellman Keota Washington and nearby areas.
Mr and Mrs Audley G Gantt of 516 West Broadway Whittier California plan a Golden Wedding anniversary on January 1 9 at the home of their son and daughter in law Cloyce C Gault 139 A Richlan Ave San Francisco California The Gaults formerly ran the West End Grocery and will celebrate with family members including relatives in Los Angeles and Denver Colorado Also listed are Mr and Mrs H G Conrad Olney Illinois Mr and Mrs Carleton Haven Rockwell City Iowa Mr and Mrs Lyle Duffy 1512 South Howard Building Los Angeles Mrs Duffy formerly Dorothy Lmithly Schmoeller A sister Hannah married to Arthur Barnes now in Los Angeles and CC A Speer St Johns Michigan Winifred Ragen 1355 Penn Denver Colorado Continued
A local appeal urges residents to save Christmas cards and mail them to Save the Children at Work Room Washington Place New York 3 New York. The message urges support for the charity drive.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight with a cold wave developing on Sunday. Highs stay mild tonight, then cooler on Sunday with a sharp temperature drop and brisk winds.
Birth notice for Ellen Sue Findley daughter of Aileen Milligan Findley and G A Findley of Delphos Iowa born January 6 1947 at Greater Community Hospital Creston weighing six pounds ten ounces. Also reports Mrs C W McLaughlin breaking a hip Friday and Joe Wright very ill after hospital discharge.
The Bieber congregation held its January 1 business meeting electing P. P. Wenger as deacon Marvin Widmer as trustee Joan Schantz as pianist Mary Elaine Johnson as assistant pianist Edward Freyenberger as music director and Reobert Bontrager as assistant director Carl Johnson on the educational committee Mrs Raymond Rieh and Paul Martin as auditors Milton Nebel as usher and Lester Graber as head usher with Henry Sexton and Robert Beatty as assistants Robert Freyenberger named church treasurer Also notes include New Year visits and students leaving for Bluffton Goshen Columbia University and Other local posts and events.
In 1945 fires claimed 3,500 farm lives and caused 200 million dollars in property damage. The blazes destroyed 30 million acres of forest land with total losses higher than any prior year.
A quick guide describes reversing the tying steps to release a tie gently. It recommends immediate spot removal with clean fluid, noting old stains often resist fading without prompt treatment.
Synthetic perfume materials from coal derivatives dominate the market as they offer consistent quality and supply, replacing many natural essences. The shift reflects industrial advances in chemistry that enable large scale production and cheaper pricing for modern fragrances.
Lexington community reports numerous holiday events. The Lexing ton Circle and Lexing ton Ladies Aid Society held Christmas meetings and meals with officers reelected. A Christmas program at Lexington school entertained 82 patrons, followed by lunch.
A New Year’s Eve gathering features the Morton Emde family celebrating the holiday season. The event centers on family time and festive traditions in an intimate home setting.
Crawfordsville dated report notes Harry Reschley recently purchased Mrs Annie Johns property. The item also lists local social and sports snippets including Cotter basketball, Dell Farrier starting work at Hensy hardware, a John Deere instruction trip to Marengo, and visits from or to several area families. Leah Anderson returns to Iowa City to resume school.
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