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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1931
Page
8
Glen William Puhr and Thol ma York of Washington were married today. Verna Onstall, beauty shop inspector for the territory, was in town for the occasion.
Holts or Wapellowa, Mrs. Mary Botts, Dorothy Hill, and Lorraine Schlatter of Havana visited Washington, while Mrs. G O Dunbar recovers from flu. Miss Hla Mae Hotle and Miss Margaret Robertson called on Margaret Hu in Crawfordsville. Simpson of Grimodt and Lloyd Lathrop of Cedar Rapids demonstrated at Thompson's. Frank Barnoske, Ottumwa road master, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Turkington of Wyman shopped in town. Mrs. E V Simons returned from a two day visit with J Simons in Fairfield.
Ten years ago today Glays Mace who recently underwent appendectomy is reported to be improving. The column also promotes Nyat Corn Remover Nyat Honey cough syrup and notes weather with colder temps in the northwest portion and snow on the way. Druggist L McDaniel signs off.
Feb 4 in the Wellman high school gym hosts a student talent show with Mis Myers directing and a lineup including Humorous Mildred Foster Jean McIntosh Gayle Yoder Muriel Wells Novella Robertson Ward Miller Ruth Wehrle Betty Gardner Jessie Polsander Virginia Snavely Charlotte Bidwell Marela Wehrle and Jay Miller. The program features dramatic pieces and oratorical selections with Miss McConnell noted for a strong performance. Other items include social details about attendees and a monthly meeting at Hotel Brateland with local figures.
Among the shoppers today are Mrs. EC Munson Crawfordsville Mrs Henry Withhoff West Chester Mrs M Flynn Harper Mr and Mrs Don Tucker Brighton Pete and John Kaufman Wayland Harvey Davis Crawfordsville Ken Ext Strum Wellman C L Marshall Winfield B H Richards Brighton E S Shalia Kalona Ralph Kaufman Wayland Herman Hendriesson Gotembas Inaction and Frank Neff Wayland Clyde and Ralph Pratt ta Pratt in Des M Wednesday
The Red Cross to advance funds in drought areas for feed and stock purchases as farmers receive credit relief. In Washington, House Democrats push a $6000000000 Bachrach compromise bonus plan for veterans adjusted service certificates with loans at four percent interest and higher loan-to-value. Senate leaders delay action awaiting House drafting of the compromise.
Classified ad fragment offers a leather davenport with mattress for sale. Includes a phone contact and location hints in Iowa. Text is damaged but indicates additional seed oats and weather notes may be unrelated.
The Demons led at halftime and maintained their advantage into the second period to clinch the Burlington game. Strong defense and controlled offense sealed the win as the final score kept them ahead.
A brief item notes the couple departing for a short honeymoon trip and plans to be away after March 1 at the Davidson farm located about eight miles from a nearby port or Washington.
Mrs Alvina Boyd hosted a birthday gathering at her father John Grier's West Washington Street home. Guests played games, enjoyed angel food cake and homemade candy, and offered best wishes for a happy year ahead.
Dispatch from Red Cross HQ to Dr W Eastwood shows carloads of free food shipments to drought areas. From 225000 people aided a month ago to 750411 now, with 10000 volunteers then and 24000 today. Arkansas accounts for 519516 of those aided across 21 states including southern Illinois. Strong praise for the Red Cross as the largest volunteer effort in peace times. Honesty is really only the art of appearing honest.
A confusing fragment describes a film moment where Beauty outshines Keaton in a joke sequence. Names and details are unclear, but the note mentions a comedic room and a large sum as a punchline.
To Observe Drama Week in Washington, a Fortnightly Club drama apartment highlights next weeks schedule. Fox Theatre presents Man to Man by Ben Ames Wilkins about father and son love. Tuesday evening features Dramaeng in be ust at the YOM. Public invited to attend and hear Mrs HC Man read Michael and Mary. Thursday and Friday evenings showcase Loyalitie by the junior college Lidh Theatre. Saturday night Lincoln school marionettes will be shown. Harriet Clendenn ota shopped here today.
Mrs Nellie Wright Mason of Hart Michigan is in town for a two month visit with her mother Mes BN Wright Also mentioned are Mrs D B Chailed Cedar Rapids returning home after a few days visits and several local social calls by Miss Harriet Barrett Miss Lella Anderson Miss Amy Christian Mrs Clint McGee of St Paul visiting grandmother Mrs J W Scott and aunt Mrs Raith Baris in Le Roy for the weekend
Winfield Pythian Sisters host a benefit event on Monday February 9 with music by the 6 Aces of Washington. The afternoon offers a lunch and admission 75 cents per couple.
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