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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1930
Page
6
Kansas City visitor Laura Raymond stays with Eli Neiswanger while Helen Helwick returns to West Suburban Hospital duties. Milk and dairy notes highlight Sunyslope Dairy and local cafes. Families dine in, and Madison area travel to Manchester for visits as New Year meals feature turkey and chicken.
Miss Kathryn Mauthe and Mrs. Ivan Rehmel visited Davenport yesterday. Miss Anna Marie Anderson and several others were seen in Davenport today, with mentions of Turkey and chicken, and a Side Cafe on A731. Several residents from nearby towns visited, including Miss Viola Oetjen and Mrs. G H Koch, with Koch noting Washington as a good town to live in.
A Rural Iowa community recounts Christmas gatherings at numerous homes across Fairfield area. Families including Bray, Gowey, Parson, Spalding, Emry, and Rogers shared dinners and visits while Henry William Richland resident died December 26 at age 82 years 9 months 14 days with services at Richland church and burial in Richland cemetery.
Mrs. Carl Amrine correspondence notes visits by Mr and Mrs. Will Brannon to Mrs. Charley Haifley who is described as very poor. The Brannon couple spent Friday evening there. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Reket visited Bart Sunday evening. Mrs. Chris Pohren called on Mrs. Mary Milderbrand Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Kientz and family spent Sunday evening at Steve Shelangoski’s. Mr. and Mrs. Karlsmith with Mr. and Mrs. George Shuppy and Dora visited Henry Schama Sunday afternoon.
In Cedar Rapids on December 31 Mrs. J. Smith, newly divorced yesterday on grounds of cruelty, began household duties as her husband J. Smith promptly hires her as housekeeper, marking a swift remarriage of duties amid the divorce.
In New Orleans three explosions at the Valen Line theater early today destroyed the small building and damaged nearby flats. More than a score of people, many from a neighboring tenement, were injured by flying glass as surrounding windows shattered. Police blamed bombs in the theater or escaping gas. damage was pegged at about 150000.
Christmas day saw the White family dinner at the Carl Libe home. The Gates and Dan Gates visited parental Nethergall kin. Blanchard and children visited at Jones home. Will Baler stayed with sister Propst near Town City. Sylvia Mustaw visited parents in Verdi then traveled to Chicago with her party. Cedar school closed for a two week vacation. Gates family visited Cedar Rapids. Robbie and Kimball Gates stayed with grandparents Nehergall.
Local church leaders attended the county Ministerial Association meeting and luncheon at the Y M C A in Washington Monday. Rev E Hebner spoke on church calendar observances and Rev A N Porter discussed Christmas and Easter observance.
Brighton residents recall the Jolly Ten annual Christmas party at Mr Coda White's with a six o'clock dinner and a gift exchange. Each member hid a present for another as the tree filled with gifts. Mr and Mrs BR W Hinson hosted at dinner the preceding Sunday with guests including L P Hinson Richland, Gladys and Dorothy, and visitors Ted Aubaugh Fairfield and Kenneth Boelter Rowley.
Campaign notes list general chairman Mrs Dave McLaughlin and numerous captains and lieutenants organizing prayer services by ward. Locations span W Main to Jefferson streets with divisions detailing districts north and south of tracks and avenues in Marion.
Walter Longer reports a holiday scene as families including Schiebel, Miller, Lakovsky, Greene, Griffith, Fink, Torrance and Sutherland share Christmas meals at Davenport and Wayland residences. Turkey and duck dinners, generous fare, and visits mark the town’s festive day.
Marshal Joffre remains in a critical state in Paris as of late today. He was propped up in bed, conscious after a crisis at 1 p.m., receiving injections to strengthen his heart and fluids like milk and orange juice. Conditions show slight improvement with more regular respiration and a pulse of 119.
Iowa Baptist clergymen in Des Moines discussed taking over the defunct Des Moines University to operate a new Baptist college in Iowa. Rev Alsin J Lee urged forming a five member committee to study the plan. Des Moines University, once Baptist, was sold in 1927 to a fundamentalist group and went bankrupt last year after student-board clashes.
The Black Hawk Social club met with Mr and Mrs Andy Oswalt Friday night. Guests included Keith Barnes Borkoski Everett Ferr et and family Violet CHE ford Raymond and others. Cards and music followed refreshments of cookies peaches and coffee. Other local holiday notes mention relatives visiting family homes and a chicken theft on Wednesday night near Chicken thieves stole some chickens from the McClintie boys while they were in town.
A writer observes that a dog fills an empty space in a man life and notes hot dog kennels suit many an empty roadside view in Cincinnati Enquirer style.
Fragmentary lines hint at a literary or poetic item praising discovery and happiness. Mentions Eve, Catan, and Cuyler in unclear phrasing suggesting a contemporary or archival note about a character’s traits or a satirical piece.
Mary Jean Guthrie of Maine visits grandparents Mr and Mrs A J Rankin. Furs wanted at Gibson's Saturdays. Rev and Mrs C D Loose of Mr Pleasant attend union or religious services at the Methodist church. Rev Loose once a school superintendent. Rodney Crail, in show business, visiting his father J B Crail. based at Texarkana, joining his company for 1931 season. Car heaters offered by Sitters Auto Parts at closeout prices.
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