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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1933

Page

8

Salaries in agri cultural adjustment administration total voiced

Senator L J Dickinson Iowa said the agricultural adjustment administration pays 7 118 740 yearly with 67 people earning 6000 annually or more including Smith W Brookhart forest trade advisor and former Mississippi governor Dillbee who is cited in newspaper reaction to the administration.

Washington Wee Agricultural Adjustment Administration L. J. Dickinson Iowa Smith W. Brookhart Dillbee Mississippi Dickinson

Pearle Dickerson Named Worthy Matron in Fraternal Gift

Pearle Dickerson is selected as worthy matron in a fraternal order ceremony. The ideal gift for a man on the American Gentlemen's Set is mentioned as part of the event, highlighting the ceremonial context and membership artifact.

Pearle Dickerson As Worthy

Mrs. Waggoner and Betty Visit Illinois Relatives

Mrs. J. R. Waggoner and her daughter Betty of Gary Indiana left this afternoon to visit at Mrs. Waggoner's parents in Illinois. They had been visiting Mrs. Walter Kiesey.

J. R. Waggoner Betty Gary Indiana

Prohibition and Tax Plans Revealed in Liquor Control Bill

A cigarette of proposals unfolds with an interim bill expected to raise 316.9 to 19 million annually and cut property taxes. A graduated personal income tax from 1 to 5 percent, a two percent sales tax, a two percent corporate tax, and a turnover tax of one percent are outlined. The farm bureau bill would tax wages and business at selective rates, cap general property at ten mills, and apply lower rates to farming, wholesaling, and manufacturing incomes.

Met Farm Bureau

Local W C T U Benefit and Christmas Seals Sales

The W C T U hosts a Thursday benefit at Mrs M H Sartor's with a prize for the largest group. Christmas Seals promotions appear in letters, cards, and stationery sold at the Journal office. Mr and Mrs C C Brinning return from Iowa City after visiting Floyd Kelley. Mrs Brinning has a December 11 birthday celebrated with cake and gifts. Mrs Ed Wittris and Mrs Clair Sodergren with Mrs Wilbur Eicher of Wayland shopped here yesterday.

P. m M. H. Sartor CC. M. Brinning Iowa City Floyd Kelley Ed Wittris Clair Sodergren Wilbur Eicher Wayland

Rev Klein Speaks at Ys Mens Meet on CWA Work

Rev C W Klein led the Y's Men Club talk on county CWA payrolls and 327 men 12 women employed. He noted fair selection of ex servicemen with families first and that projects benefit the county with good wages while circulating money in Iowa.

CWA C. W. Klein U's Men’s Club Klein Iowa R. E. Arthur Rev. Wing Ed F. Wheelan Riverside Wie

Christmas Seals support tuberculosis prevention for children

The article notes tuberculosis as a leading child death cause, with Christmas Seals funds directed to preventive work for children. It also mentions Mrs. Gibson planning Christmas visits with family, holiday sales of cards and stationery, and a local library rental of new books.

W. A. Gibson W. F. Messer Keota Howard Bresh Waters R. K. Davis Oskaloosa Washington Nicola & Harthor

Veterans of Foreign Wars Meet for State Council Delegates

Final preparations underway for an estimated 200 Veterans of Foreign Wars members from the Town VFW organization. Delegates will attend the state council meeting. James Boyle of the local chapter leads arrangements. Speakers include State Commander L. J. Tetman and Vice-Commander Dent Gregg along with J. Fisher.

Veterans of Foreign Wars State Council of Administration Veterans of Foreign Wars Organization James Boyle L. J. Tetman Ft Dodge Dent Gregg Rockwell City J. Fisher Boone Quartermaster

Family trip to Geneva marks visit with Ida McElwain

Mr and Mrs Harry C Ferguson and son Marion left Monday for three months at Mrs Ida McElwain's home in Geneva Ohio. Tuberculosis deaths among ages 15 to 25 exceed deaths among boys, with associations directing focus. Christmas Seals support their work as campaigns label the enemy as receding but not defeated. Local business visitor A B Magdefrau of Wayland also noted.

Harry C. Ferguson Marion Ida McElwain Geneva Ferguson Voctionret Macon Washington A. B. Magdefrau Wayland

Tuberculosis Still Kills Young Adults in Revealing Ad

The notice urges readers to buy Christmas Seals to fight tuberculosis as it continues to claim many lives among people aged 15 to 45. The campaign underscores TB’s deadly impact and the charitable effort to curb it.

Island of Aruba in Dutch colony near Venezuela

The Island of Aruba is part of the Dutch colony of Curacao near Venezuela, covering 68 square miles with a population of 15,680. The main products are maize beans pulse cattle salt and phosphate of time, and the leading industry is oil refining.

Aruba Curacoa Venezuela

Wilson Coal Co Sells Quality Heat Tested Coal

Wilson Coal Co emphasizes heat testing of all coal purchases. Customers are protected by buying only coal that meets tested heating qualities, ensuring they are not buying blind. The ad frames coal as a business of providing reliable heat value.

Wilson Coal Co

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