This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1930
Page
5
A New Year's program at the YMCA includes an aircraft exhibition, chess tournament, and a school orchestra led by Mibu Director. Swimming, tumbling, and basketball demonstrations are scheduled with the Lions and Wapello teams, followed by a late evening refreshments and basketball game.
Mrs Strum and her husband came to America on April 9 1882 and settled near Galesburg later moving to Washington County Town where they resided until her passing. A devout Lutheran, she inspired kindness and devotion in family and friends, leaving a rich heritage through her years of service and care.
The obituary notes the subject fulfilled her mission and has been called from earth to rest. It honors her long life and influence, mentioning her gentle role in easing sorrow and her departure on December 38, 190, closing with a brief tribute to Dr. P. Telford.
Des Moines authorities arrest Phillip Schlesinger, vice-president of Artistic Cleaning and Dyeing, amid Proctor Cleaning Co allegations of dye smuggling to ruin rival garments. A grand jury inquiry may follow. principal witness is William Miller.
The immo classic ToVable David by Joseph Hergeshe is now an all talking picture. The program lists Wednesday matinee, regular meetings for local lodges, and detailed train schedules. Notable cast includes Richard Cromwell and Joan Peers, with praise as a sensational performance.
Fragmentary text references corn shipments to Chicago, dinners with Wittmer family, individuals named Wittler Wittel Klopfenstein Wyn Gartner and Wyn Gartner, haying at Hawt school, a Christmas Eve event, and a visit by Augunla Whoskter. Unable to confirm coherent events or dates.
Local families share Christmas and holiday visits across town. Stafford and family visited at the Aaron Stafford home in Wastington. Etta Reeves and son Marion spent Friday with Walter Gardner. Glenn Been Blossom and families celebrated Christmas at the Been Blossom home. neighbors attend a Kennedy meeting. James Thompson and family joined Christians day at the Ter home. Harry Bishop and family marked a twenty fifth wedding anniversary with Mrs Wittmer birthday surprise. Carl Kelly and baby Robert visit Washington. Arnell Tucker joins Christmas dinner in Illinois with Mrs McM Flynn. Mrs Schneider spent days in Des Moines. Walter Gard loads hosts from Havre. Weerman and Edna Gardner join Ruebsam. Dale Darbyshires visit Claud McCall. Walter Gardner and Elwyn spend Christmas with Forrest Donaldson.
A large crowd gathered for a Christmas gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Frey. Relatives and neighbors from Burlington, Richland, Coppock, Wayland, and nearby areas attended, sharing the day with meals, gifts, and a children’s exchange.
Corr sspondent reports officers of the Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges will be installed on January 6 at a joint service at the local hall. Mrs Jessie Lockwood of Wapello and other members are noted for upcoming activities including a January 13 service and a Presbyterian Sunday school program. A Ladies Aid gathering at Fredonia Methodist church is mentioned with Mrs Blain Mirren assisting. The social circle will meet January 2 with Mrs Dale Bi e.
On the Peiping Mukden line a Saturday assault by bandits left about 80 killed and twenty kidnapped. The incident, described as one of the worst railway holdups in years, involved trains set ablaze and coaches ransacked while passengers faced the brutal raid.
The Wot Hef corps met Friday at noon to elect officers for 1931. President Leona Valentior, vice president Nettie Jawe, treasurer Mary Singmaster, conductor Aina Valuta, chaplain Nellie Mr Koon, guard Gertrude Maye. Installation January. Relief committee led by Mrs Pershing reported $25 in Christmas baskets funded by the community club for each basket.
President Hoover weighs a plan to place four to five hundred million dollars in the hands of needy veterans via a distribution to the treasury sinking fund. The proposal, backed by Sen. Vandenberg, aims to aid relief without new government outlays or tax increases, with reports requested from Hines and Mellon. Local notes mention church events and community charity alongside the broader policy discussion.
Families will have New Year dinner at the Mary Bishop home on New Year’s Day. Notify hostess by Wednesday. The Navini club meets with Geo. Maxwell on Wednesday evening December 31. Also a note on a writer’s discussion about aging hair and a process once discovered.
Dr. James Naismith, originator of basketball, predicts Olympic inclusion and notes the sport's rapid growth worldwide. He recalls winter 1891 at the Springfield YMCA where 18 students needed a game, leading to the 13 original rules and the modern five-player format still in use today.
Chicago on December 30 1931 Alderman Arthur F Albert 82 youngest council member enters the February primary as a Republican candidate for mayor with support from Charles S Deneen former U S senator. Other contenders include William Haley Thompson John J Lyle and Charles V Harrett marking a factional realignment against Mayor Thorpe.
The piece traces the rise of the Audit Bureau of Circulations from its Chicago founding on May 20, 1914 to standardize ad circulation. It notes advertisers’ drive for reliable metrics, the ABC’s role in boosting confidence, and the expansion of advertising spending to over a billion dollars by 1920, aided by ABC oversight.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.