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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1931
Page
3
Cooking club hosted a covered dish luncheon at Mrs. Marsh W Bailey home with duck and dressing as the centerpiece. Guests included Mrs W R Jeffrey and Miss Jessie Jeffery of St Louis from out of town. Wreaths, gifts, and a string pulling game closed the festive gathering.
Mrs Bohstewane and Mrs J Harvey plan a Friday evening social at the Presbyterian church. The Ladies Social meets at 2 30 pm at the Missee home with an initiated program featuring the Odd Bellows.
Susan Coffey Auxiliary of West Chester M E meets Friday afternoon at Kk with Ann Agnes De at A for installation of officers and a covered dish dinner. The Woman's Missionary Society plans a tea Friday at 2 30 with Mrs OW Shell. A separate note reports a World War I French shell explosion in Waco Texas injuring Mrs Marvin and mentions Mrs Georgs Langhard learning to operate a typewriter.
Helen, educated in economics and finance, seeks a banking career but faces gender barriers. She forms a plan to hire cleaners and run a small office to prove capability, then receives a promising letter from Mr. Kelly offering support and integration into an office venture. Helen contemplates the opportunity while discussing future plans with Peter.
Randolph Field in San Ann, acquired by the government for 1, marks the SHON project’s debut. The airport centers hangars and barracks with a surrounding landing area, designed to support massive air traffic and vast construction.
Charles B. Hurst predicted a record attendance at the Farm Bureau Convention. The event will feature a state orchestra of Farm Bureau musicians and an ensemble chorus from top singers in each area. There will be competitions for home master soups in instrumental and vocal categories.
Oskaloosa Iowa January 1 Senator F C Stanley predicts the forthcoming legislature will center on nearly a dozen key topics. He foresees the forty fourth general assembly pursuing economy and tax reductions on visible property, with support for Governor Tarner's program.
Johnson reports 1930 gas tax collections exceed 1929 with total receipts of 11,724,784.38. Primary roads receive 6,092,261, secondary roads 3,820,000, and refunds and administration 1,264,522.99. December 1928 total was 428,981 with ongoing growth into 1930. Noted figures include 1930 annual apportionments and modernization notice for Modern Woodmen officer installation.
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