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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1934
Page
8
The article explains deductions for individuals and families under the new Iowa income tax, noting how much can be deducted and when returns are due. It outlines penalties for late or false filings and mentions hiring 40 field men and 40 auditors to assist with filing and auditing.
Misses Dorothy and Annabel Ruggles of Birmingham Iowa visit here with Miss Lena Stewart meeting at Parsons College. Dorothy plans to leave January first for Sean Pedro California.
In Crawfordsville, the Jolly Farm Bureau club held a homemaking gathering with only six members present. An exchange of gifts occurred. no business was conducted due to the president’s absence, and new officer elections were postponed.
At the Wasik county hospital a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Breed at 9.70 this night weighing seven pounds seven ounces. Charles Barthelow, a farmer from 414 miles northwest of Washington, had an appendectomy this morning. Edith Saner, 74a, who fractured her right hip in a fall on ice last Thursday, is reported to be recovering at the hospital and is grandmother to Miss Freda Rosenbaum. They stay at the Dave Donovan residence on last Second Street. Mrs. Saner fell near Eclipse Lumber yard on the sidewalk.
Whiting, a pigment from limestone, largely comes from England's chalk cliffs of Dover. The report notes its use as a base for enlermine and mull stand. Mrs Wooley expresses fear of being alone, while Mrs T H Riley returns from care work near Wayland. The J H Crawford family shopped in Winfield Saturday.
S. P. Finch returned from Medford Oklahoma and announces another horse sale for Tuesday December 13. About 15 Boy Scouts enjoyed a coasting party at the country club, then returned to town for popcorn balls cocoa and stories by the Elders at the Hickory fire. Washington county V F W post and auxiliary members attended an installation at Fairfield. Mr and Mrs E P Rich from Crawfordsville visited. sons were Christmas shopping. A F E Palmer drove to Des Moines planning an overnight stay in Stuart.
The herd of fur seals on the Pribilof Islands in Alaska, under the supervision of the Bureau of Fisheries, numbers about 1,400,000 and is increasing at roughly 2 percent each year.
The income tax division plans a move to offices in the Des Moines building vacating senate chamber space. This evacuation affects the sales tax division the income tax division and the old age assistance commission, all housed in senate and house chambers. They will share space with the state board of assessment and review moving from the Capitol basement. The old age assistance commission will occupy the former board of assessment and review offices.
A cold snap brings two below zero in Washington, with the week’s coldest readings yet. Forecasters warn of more frosty nights, while shoppers prepare for Christmas as coal and overcoats fill store shelves.
The article traces the tomato from its early history to Europe where it appeared under the French name potage d Amour or love apple. It notes a belief that the tomato did not affect love affairs despite its romantic label.
Long Beach resident W D Pringte visits relatives near Washington. Nels Ross of Winfield tours town. Rodney Swails family welcomes Raymond Earnest born last Thursday weighing six and a half pounds. Auctioneers listed in Washington Iowa. Duluth visitors depart after Thanksgiving. Leota Swailes and Edith Steele mentioned in social items.
Mrs. Roy Haley of 806 North Sixth Avenue has recovered from a more than two week illness and is able to be out again.
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