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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1931

Page

5

Learn Business Lessons In 1930

Editor Jon G Lonsdale, vice president of the United States chamber of commerce and former American Bankers Association head, argues that 1931 can restore balance through economies, management, and cooperation. He stresses agriculture’s role and calls for focused effort, discipline, and progress across industry, agriculture, and individuals.

Jon G. Longsdale United Sates Chamber of Commerce Mercantile Commerce Bank and Trust Company Lanis American Bankers’ Association Ives Nic

Wedding anniversary celebration and assorted local notices

Correspondent Friday G notes Ernest Weltrich family surprise eighteenth wedding anniversary celebration with gifts to Weltrich and Floyd Griffit couples. Reports of injuries, purchases, and Christmas gatherings include Clarence Whitof, arm injury. Henry Stricker amputated leg. Henry Kempf buying Curl residence. Abert Hihner purchasing Curl Clothing store contents. Various family visits, dinners, and Christmas observances across Wellh and surrounding towns. multiple residents mentioned with limited details.

Ernest Weltrich Wethich Floyd Griffit Hue Weldon Miller Maplecrest Clarence Whitoft John Henry Stricker Wellh University Hospital Town City Henry Kempf Curl Abert Hihner Iowa City

Westchester School Reopens After Winter Break

In Westchester area winter weather is mild and roads are in good shape. School will reopen Monday Dec 29 after a break of about four weeks. Mrs LeFever was hospitalized last Wednesday and underwent surgery on Monday.

West Chester

West Chester Social Notes: Rohrer Family and Visitors

Mrs D L Rohrer hosts Christmas at home in Washington while guests arrive from Des Moines and Wasiiaston. Miss Tretty and Suzanne Relf arrive in DC area. Betty visits Sue who teaches there. Mary Thompson visits sister Mrs Homer Porter. Irvin Coffey and family visit Wellman. John Hough hosts children and grandchildren for Christmas. Ruth Dayton of Des Moines visits Ellen Dayton. Renest Wagner and family noted in attendance.

Mt Pleasant Ruth Dayton Des Moi Clinton Mitton Dok West Chester Craig Lee Graig Maptiss U. Tewil Des West Cheste Frank McAvoy Tretty Suzanne Relf Wasiiaston Betty Sue Mary Thompson Homer Porter Irvin Coffey Wellman John Hough D. L. Rohrer Christus Washington Pearson Des Moines Ellen Dayton Renest Wagner

Christmas guests and local news from Coffey area

The Coffey community reports social visits and daily chores. Marion Monro spent Christmas at home from work. Several locals, including Miss Nifte, Mr and Mrs. Coffey, and the Warren Long family, shared dinners and shelling tasks. Dan Mohrer traveled to Keota, lifted 110 Lents elevator parts, and deliveries tied to local farms. Mrs. Revs LaFever remains in hospital. A Southwest troupe performance and Marjorie Robertson reading were enjoyed Tuesday afternoon.

Cheney Marion Monro Nifte Coffey Warren Long Wda Dan Mohrer Aml Tt Well Wan TE Offey Floydanks Don Davis Dan Rohrer Wayland Lewis Smith Charles Skipton Revs LaFever West Che Ralph" Robertson Wile Southwest Troup Aldo Lions Marjorie Robertson Ralay

Crawfordsville Socials Recall Holiday School Event

In Crawfordsville on January 1 V. ML and Miss Mary McCall hosted a midday gathering with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Mathews of Washington, Florida. Several town residents attended including Mrs. Hugh J. Davis and Miss Elizabeth Wilan. Teachers from the school were guests of honor at the home of Mrs. Mies Carris of Keota. Refreshments followed a pleasant afternoon as Mrs. Wenger and Rev. S F Wenger attended.

Crawfordsville Mary McCall J. D. Mathews Washington Maxwell Homer Boor Hugh J. Davis Robert Evans A. Gault Elizabeth Wilan John Cunningham Carper Starr Holmes Mies Keota Wat Nashua Ty Vassar Ft. Maison Orange City Sal Wenger

Molay Boys and Rainbow Gire Hold Annual Dinner Dance

Corresponder Braden reports on a Congregational meeting, local visits, and the Molay Boys and Rainbow Gire annual dinner dance held Tuesday evening. Descriptions note candles, colors, and a chicken dinner at seven, with afterwards a hall dance.

Wellman Dee Molay Boys Rainbow Gire Des Tire Tony Bringman

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