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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1931
Page
5
Opinion notes that rising factory work in Pittsburgh signals economic improvement spreading from the East to the Midwest. Doctors and undertakers will feel a slower rebound, while the piece muses humorously on a distant future where people live longer and more rational lives.
A brief note reports that mint activity is slow with little market movement. Officials provide no major updates on production or supply, and the tone suggests a routine, uneventful period for mint operations.
The Philadelphia mint suffers a severe downturn with decreased demand for new money and reduced production across all mints. Authorities say higher spending boosts mint activity, while slow commerce causes rest. Despite slumps, Christmas brings a brief uptick and $22,000,000 in twenty dollar gold pieces were struck in Philadelphia.
The text warns about the security of life insurance reserves tied to railroad investments. It notes policy loan values as lifelines in tough times and cites life insurance assets reaching 20 billion dollars while last year 1930 paid out 2.642 billion to the public, underscoring policyholders’ dependence on these funds.
A guide highlights common mispronunciations such as ka-son for aisson and stresses the first syllable. It also notes frequent misspellings with extra l's and the correct form Illicit.
The column records light comments from residents about spelling, a missing clarinet, and nostalgia for horse and buggy travel. Residents discuss a Washington man seeking a spelling word, a band girl finding no clarinet, a child’s unsure about a manger, and opinions on riding in a buggy. The piece also notes local chatter on wealth and poverty.
A clerk asks the manager how to tell a customer if woolen underwear will shrink. The manager confirms it will shrink. Snow blocks the square with prettier Christmas trees and prompts questions about shopping and a stray phrase about Mata.
Mrs Earl Kephart reports a series of Sunday visits and a Thursday six o clock dinner hosted by Roy Kephart. Howard Witting and Clara Pratt along with Earl Kephart households are mentioned with multiple neighbor gatherings and a visit to Silas Caldwell to see the ailing Mr Knight Wagner.
Crawfordsville R 1-2 reports visiting families including Horace Nessetine with sons Joe and Jest er at Bert Hesseltine’s. Henry Menefet and daughter Martha dined with Nim Clark. Wilma Wooley shows improvement. knee issues may delay operation after year start. Rex Long and Thelma shopped in Washington. Gwendolyn Rhea visited Wilma Wooley. Frank Bandy stopped by Sands home en route from Trenton after funeral assistance.
Francine and Dorothy Mills brought two cents each to the Journal office in support of the Jim Pennell fund. A widow asks to modify a tombstone inscription, the stonecutter declines, and a compromise is suggested to place a new inscription underneath.
A humorous Indiana report describes a man seeing a black snake and a hawk clash on a load of corn. The tale wends through quirky observations about snakes, hawks, and unlikely animal duels.
A jumble of quirky items includes household tips from wattles used as scrubbers to improvised door chimes and tire tales. Brief editorials, anonymous letters, and misc snippets touch on humor, charity, and social commentary in a fragmentary collection.
December updates include Leslie Gates and family visiting Vie Wenge and Phil Weldin’s wife in Ottumwa hospital. James Baird attends Wool Growers association officer election in Des Moines. George Vanduindy and daughter visit parental home as others host Mrs Bealer’s mother and Walnut Women’s Club gathering at Ed Miller’s residence.
Stringtown residents Helen Rich Correanon entertained guests at the Jilbur Sehant home. Mr. and Mrs Dave Schantz and Mr. and Mrs Bennie Schantz visited. Rex Swan and daughter Marian shopped in Mt Pleasant. P W Widmer stayed at Noah Widmer's. Ethan Brooks and Marian visited Paul Mast home. Graber and Freyenberger families attended a Twin Show in Washington. Ethan Brooks and family shopped in Washington Saturday.
Mrs Myra Soeten returns from Ft Madison with improved health and plans for further treatment. Washington visitors include H D McCreedy J M Stone Esther Stannard A Stannard L Stannard Roger Stannard Miriam Stannard. Missionary society met with Carrie Dickinson and lesson leaders T M Carter and H D McCreedy who coordinated the Christmas exchange.
Neighbors gathered at the S C Woodford home Monday evening for a farewell party. The Woodford family are moving to Brighton. The Wednesday club will meet Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Howard Pepper for an all day meeting. FE A Stout held a closing out sale Monday P M on the Jones farm here. The Stout family are moving to Brichton where Mr Stout plans to open a new black smith shop. The Misses De and France Meacham visited last Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Wm Black near Perlee.
Officers of Oak Camp No 6601 Royal Neighbors of America elected at Columbus Junction include Mrs Della Bebb oracle and Mrs Margaret McKee vies oracle among others. Louisa county to receive 1428.61 from 848126.61 total refunds for rights of way bridges and culverts under a 42nd General Assembly law. Virginia Philabaum daughter of Charles Philabaum and Leo Whicher of Columbus Junction wed Friday at Monmouth First Methodist Church parsonage with Attendants Mildred Philabaum and Dr Philip Hahn.
Local notes report weddings and moves, including Mr. Whiteher purchasing Nelson jewelry in Columbus Junction and the couple planning to settle in town. Funeral attendance, school holiday schedules, club events, and Thanksgiving era social visits are summarized with families traveling to Chicago and Mt. Pleasant, plus community gatherings and sports results.
Funeral services and burial will take place in Henrietta Texas for a resident of Wapello. The obituary notes burial in Henrietta with services arranged locally.
A fragment presents a biting Latin-flavored line about crocodile grief and those who grieve loudly when feeling joy, attributed to Vaetius. The note lacks broader context or events.
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