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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1931

Page

8

Local visitors and callers in Washington include Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids guests

Local brief notes list several visitors in Washington today. Ottumwa resident Barnoski came with his skier Mrs. Ray Minick and a family, Bad Curry of Ainsworth and Gil Crepper of Cedar Rapids were business callers. Sid Platfield of Clarinda and BK. Cline in Davenport for plant visits. Mrs. John Gibson and family visiting Mrs. Frank Bell and twin sister Mrs. Bells until Friday.

MM. Barnoski Ottumwa Ray Minick Bad Curry Ainsworth Gil Creffer Cedar Rapids Washington BK. BO Cline Davenport Anm Sid Platfield Clarinda Business Today John A. Gibson Clarissa Frank Eugene Gibson Charles Ruf Valley Jhaetion Frank Bell Gibson Bells

Enamel for furniture in 28 colors from Sargents

A local advert promotes Sargent's enamel as easy to apply with no brush marks and full coverage in one coat. It urges trying a small can and highlights 28 color choices including new shades to dress up chairs, tables, and odd furniture pieces.

Sargent’s

Shoppers Listed From Keota to Crawfordsville

Mrs Lyle Romine of Keota and Mr and Mrs John Vo Adam son with Lee and Bernice shopped in Washington Tuesday. Unions shoppers included Grant Edwards Genevieve Hinton and Lee Hanna of Crawfordsville. Coon of Columbus Junction Roberts of Ainsworth Lambert of Ainsworth Orris of Crawfordsville Rabenold of Ainsworth RR Hough of West Chester Nina Crile of Wayland and Mrs I B Kilzere of Ainsworth. Dr and Mrs BE Atlen of Wayland shopped Tuesday.

John Vo Adamson Lee Bernice Washington Grant Edwards Genevieve Hinton Lee Hanna Crawfordsvvile Mr. Coon Columbus Junction W. D. Roberts Ainsworth Mary Lambert Sir Orris Crawfordsville J. Rabenold J. RR. Hough West Chester Nina Crile Wayland I. B. Kilzere

Real love means shared burdens after marriage

A Cincinnati Enquirer quote notes that true love shows when a wife accepts a husband’s need to spend money on rent and household costs rather than flowers, candy, and theater, highlighting practical sacrifice after marriage.

Cincinnat! Enquirer

Downing Street Gift to Walpole Described as Eternal

The article states Downing Street, the British prime minister's official residence, was a gift from George I to his favored minister Sir Robert Walpole, described as "and his successor for ever."

Downing Street George TI Sir Reabert Walpole

Cunning Defined as Art of Concealing Defects

A quotation defines cunning as concealing our own defects and discovering others weaknesses, attributed to Havlilt.

Lost or stolenExtiva laprobe reported

Classified notice notes a heavy plush Extiva laprobe missing or taken, with contact requests directed to C. Bd. Mes senger at J71 Blue OTL and R. Hf. Paul on Ainsworth tine for information or recovery.

Extiva R. Hf Paul Ainsworth

Kalona Community Notes and Social Roundup

Kalona April updates include Charles L Drotlinger becoming the new Elipse ward manager moving from Dewitt Iowa. The Elipse Lumber Co relocates to a new building across the street with modern offices. Motion through town highlights visits from Mrs Vernon Beck and others to Iowa City. many locals attend churches, social events and family gatherings.

Kalona Charles L. Drotlinger Dewitt Iowa van Horn Iowa City Vernon Beck Dr. Tilden Geo. Peek T. J. Sparks Gertrude Lahey Frank Friese Ivo Grady Toacher O'Loughlin Hot Springs Arkansas Geo. Kelner Canton Ohio Clyde Kennard Carrie and Grace Kessler

Wellman Welcomes Newborn and Reports School Play

Maurice William, a seven pound three ounce boy, was born Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs LeRoy Bender north of Wellman. Clifford Monroe visited Melvin Dahlström who attends Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant this year for Guest Week. The Wellman high junior class staged the play Fe Looks the Ratn for Jaune to an enthusiastic audience April 14. Betty Gardner played mother, Lover Miller a daughter, Bernice Wotrich a simple country girl, with Paul Moore, Walter Zillier, Leo Durain’s cousin Wade Curt among the cast. Dr. Geo Scanlon of Iowa City consulted locally. Several Mt. Pleasant sororities hosted guests for Guest Week end.

Wellman Iowa Maurice William Eryen Mrnday LeRoy Bender Clifford Monroe Melvin Dahlstram Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Wellman Hich School Clasn Missie Sehwart Lowell Carver Betty Gardner Jover Miller Bernice Wotrich Country Aid Messers Paul Moore Tspo Walter Zillier Leo Durain Dorian Wade Curt

Advertising club hosts Miss Erna Wente and class

Miss Erna Wente and thirty members of the commercial class of the FLOS discussed advertising and business methods with the ad club. The piece promotes an electric floor polisher as a labor saver and cites a top price of $7 for the device. Weather forecast notes mostly cloudy skies with continued cold and frost.

Erna Wente FLOS Ad Club

Local social and school notices from Davenport area

A series of domestic gatherings and absences are listed. Ms Jam Thompson and Mrs Mason attended quilting at Mrs Lewis Baker's home on Wednesday. Moon Day visits to Fred Ztegiowsky house are noted. Several students were absent from school on Monday and Thursday. The report also mentions illnesses and hospitality events including a hospital stay in Davenport and a social meeting with Mr Bishop.

Elmer Mason Jam Thompson Wimep Mason Howard Baker Lewis Baker Martin Westen Fred Ztegiowsky Martha Ziezlowsky Dorothy Baker Schoct Helen Bishop T‘tem Holgar Lyward Will Metride Midna West Pavre Caroline Tucker Whl Stafford Fred Zierlowsky Wasenknecht Both Beenblossen Frank Moore Hloward Witting Carl Zheglowsky

Spraying System Questioner Asks About Sitan Existence

A cryptic note questions the existence of Sitan and references a faulty spraying system for youth. The text uses metaphorical language about an unseen intrusion and suggests there may be no satisfactory solution.

Hot dog garden in a swamp delights young observer

A five year old girl Mary riding with her father spots cattails in a swamp and exclaims with childlike wonder that she has found a hot dog garden. The moment captures innocent curiosity during a country drive.

Mary

Washington area notices auction listing and local moves

Local notices list an auctioneer in Washington Iowa and various small events. Emmett Ross moves to Farmington to run a barber shop, the Warrens plan to relocate to Washington for work, and the Bush family from Katona visits Washington.

Local Notes From Havre Mount Harthihop Area

Havre Mount Harthihop reports quiet local social activity. Families visit relatives, attend birthdays, and assist at farms while residents cope with flu and minor injuries.

Education's Value: Discipline to Do What Must Be Done

The core merit of education lies in training the will to act on duties regardless of preference. It emphasizes self-motivation to complete essential tasks when they should be done, even without desire.

Hunter

Self Seneca Quote on Advice and Hypocrisy

A concise reflection notes that one who advises others should first practice what they preach. The line conveys a moral caution about giving guidance without personal example and integrity.

Seneca

Mole Fur Value Through Seasons Noted

The fur of the mole is prized when the animal is killed in winter and classified as prime in midsummer though shorter. During spring and fall, fur value declines due to varying quality and market demand.

Starvey Chance Home Reported after Fall Injury

Starvey Chance is at his home 5078 Avenue one week after a fall. Mrs. Chance is recovering from injuries. Cabbage and tomato plants are thriving nearby. Joe Melinuskie at 6712 Miss Onetta Griges has had adenoids removed and is recovering. Electrakeen lawn mower sharpening offered with prompt service and seasonal guarantees by Frazier & Black's Print Shop.

Starvey Chance Onetta Griges Electrakeen Frazier & Black

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