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Taking a peek was a dangerous proposition, for every time they did bullets whizzed past their heads.But they had no choice in the matter since they were under orders to make the perilous charge across No Man?s Land, bullets or no bullets, barbed wire or no barbed wire.Such was life for a soldier in the First World War and, for a brief time, the life of a Fairfield High School social studies student. That is ...

Once again the Washington Church of God will be having their annual Christmas dinner on Christmas Day. The dinner is for each and every one who would like to come and enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner with us and the fellowship that goes with it as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. There will be ham and turkey with all the trimmings. There is no charge for this meal as it is our way of ...

This photo was taken during the winter of 1979. The caption reads:MAIL MUST GO THROUGH. ? Even if it means getting down on your knees to retrieve letters, as postman Bob Shelman has to do to empty the mailbox at the corner of South Fourth Avenue and Van Buren Street. The box is usually chest high, but heavy winter snows have piled up to surround it in a sea of white. Shelman and his mail service comrades have ...

Today is Friday, Dec. 13, the 347th day of 2013. There are 18 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Dec. 13, 2000, Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore conceded to Republican George W. Bush, a day after the U.S. Supreme Court shut down further recounts in Florida.On this date:In 1642, Dutch navigator Abel Tasman sighted present-day New Zealand.In 1769, Dartmouth College in New Hampshire ...

Students of St. James Catholic School performed their Christmas program before an audience of moms, dads, grandparents and other relatives and friends Wednesday night at the Washington Community Theater.Director Kelsey Allendes planned the program so that the spotlight shone on the true meaning of Christmas. The children sang traditional songs and learned some newer songs, too.

Freda McCracken will turn 96 on Sunday, Dec. 15. She and her husband Willard lived around Ainsworth for about 40 years. Birthday greetings may be sent to her at 914 N. 12th St., Oskaloosa, IA 52577.

An Advent music worship service and Holy Communion will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The adult choir, children's choir and Sunday school children will all participate. Everyone is welcome to attend.

(From The Washington Evening Journal, Friday, Dec. 12, 2003)10 YEARS AGOBoth the Washington Community Schools Board of Education and the district?s Facilities Needs Committee expressed the need to create a long-term facilities committee, last night during a work session.Music from the 12th to 21st centuries will delight those who attend the Washington Choral Society?s ?Christmas Through the Ages? concerts, ...

Post 29 American Legion met at its scheduled date with Wayne Brock commanding.Adjutant Jim Peterson reported on memberships and finances. New members this month are Don Schantz, Cletus Reed, Michael Sypherd and Matthew Manning. One member, Giff Morrison, has passed.Lonny Milligan reported on income from food stand sales and elaborated on the purchase of 500 stocking caps and 250 pairs of leather gloves. These ...

Hugo Kringle, Santa's little brother, will be at the Washington Public library on Friday evening, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. Come to enjoy an evening of stories and songs of the season that you've never heard before. The event is free and open to everyone.

The Washington County Conservation Board has added an item to the agenda of the Dec. 12 monthly meeting: the board will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters. The meeting will be held in the Nicola Library of the Conservation Education Center in Marr Park.

The Live Animal Christmas Play is Main Street Washington S.N.O.W. event?s presenting sponsor.The 38th Live Animal Christmas Play is an indoor theatrical production that tells the story of Christmas through music and drama. The compelling dramatic journey will take you from a market place in Nazareth to a manger in Bethlehem, where baby Jesus is born. Watch as King Herod, the Roman soldiers and many Jews try to ...