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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1931

Page

3

SOGETY wed Miss Iren Elizabeth Row in 192? marriage

The wedding of Miss Irene Elizabeth Row daughter of Mr and Mrs Field Roe and Warren Wesley Allen son of Mr and Mrs John W Allen took place at three o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage in the presence of both families. The single ring ceremony was officiated by Dr W Henke. The bride wore crepedes and was attended by her parents. Mr Allen works at McLellans store. The couple will live at 315 West Secor Street.

Iren Elizabeth Row Field Roe Warren Wesley Allen John W. Alle Tree O'Clock Methodist Parsonage W. Henke Allen Washington

Flattering Words Won Clerk Salary Increase

In New York a Faris press figure recounts a tale of a clerk who flattered a banker, causing a dramatic salary bump. The anecdote ends with the clerk leaving after his pay is doubled, underscoring how flattery can yield swift gains in a bystander tale from Springfield Union.

Andre Geraud Pertinas Faris Press New York Randar Cne Tnise Springfield Union

White House Executive Mansion origins and naming

The Executive Mansion, home of the President, was originally a Virginia freestone building. After restoration from the 1814 fire its whitewashed walls led to the name White House preferred by George Washington and others.

White House United States Nears Theodore Virginia George, Washington Howe James Fenimore Cooper Ton

Definition of Evening Across Regions and Cultures

The passage explains that evening timing varies by region and definition. It describes strict and general senses from after sunset to dark, cites common local meanings such as around five o clock in some places, and notes linguistic ties like the French term for the late afternoon meal.

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Fatted calf for one starts a sly homeward bid

A man who believed youths should fend for themselves forced a young man to earn his living. The youth did little work, spent months abroad, and nearly penniless. Desperate to return home he could only afford a four word telegram, finally sending “Fatted calf for one.”

Women at Oxford admit full membership in 1920

Women at Oxford University were admitted to full membership in 1920 and that year there were 650 women in residence.

Oxford Oxford University

Lesson on John the Baptist Birth and Growth

The lesson covers Zacharias and Elizabeth, their righteous life, and infertility. It details the angel Gabriel’s message about John the Baptist, his Nazarite vow, and the Holy Spirit’s power to prepare people for the Lord. It notes Zacharias’s doubt, the birth, naming, and John’s growth in grace, spirit, and desert preparation.

Gealy Paren John Herod White Zacharias Jesus Christ John the John the Baptist Gabriel Zatehavias Nazarite Goa Elijah Israel Elisabeth Eiren Stahn Zachrine Maste Himin Aeith

Nine Die In Crossing Crash Near Chicago Suburbs

A Grand Trunk passenger train collided with a sedan in suburban Chicago on New Year’s, killing nine occupants of the car and injuring none besides a baby unharmed. Victims include Calvin Olason, Lorraine Nowak, Adam Nowak, and others from Chicago families. The car’s ownership and the drivers are named, with the incident adding to Cook County’s New Year fatalities.

Chicago Montreal Grand Trunk Tivey Cook County Frank Nowak Matthew Olson Nowak Olason Mrs. Okasom Burnet Oalson Vitor” Pere Olson Calvin Olason Mrs. Nowak Adam Nowak Lorraine Nowak Lorraine Margaret Olason

New Year Opens at State Capitol in Des Moines

Jan ve State officers began a new term at the Des Moines Capitol with only one personnel change from the prior administration. Governor-elect Dan Turner did not yet take office. Long began his third term as state day started. Ray Johnson and Fletcher continued as treasurer and attorney general. Four times Mark Thornburg sought ag role. Miss Amuelon started her first year as superintendent of public instruction. New railroad board members Woodruff and Webster were reappointed. Chief Justice Payne sworn in, with others renewing oaths. Read the Classified Acts.

Des Moines Jan Ve Dan W. Turner Greenwalt Des Moine Dm Smith JW. Long State Day Ray K. Johnson Hu A Jy Ge » Fletcher Mark ‘Thornburg Amuelon Board of Railroad Coinstoners P. Woodratt Charles Webster Loftice Heneh F. Paynte Koa Morling John Albert Cote Turdin He Hay Dan

Meeting Notes Note Chavez and D. AK Officials

A fragmented transcription mentions a social era gathering with Sen. Topic National and siapa by Mes. Speer and Kenichi. The dancing meeting of the D. AK. will meet Tuesday attend dieon Ranmary at the te Mis. Clifford Thorne.

Sen Topic National Mes. Speer Kenichi Danting D. AK Ranmary Te Mis Clifford ‘Thorne

Announcements from local churches and clubs

SINAN Coffey Auxillary of West Chester M B church will meet Friday evening at 8 o clock. An invitation is extended to all comrades to join the dinner after the meeting. The Bible department will meet Monday at 2 o clock at the home of Mrs Frank Wilson. Stephen Burk, 24, is recovering from a deep wound in his thigh sustained while trying to separate fighting hogs. A community woodyard in Aberdeen Washington will employ 150 local workers daily as an unemployment relief measure.

Sinan Coffey Chester M. B Mow Ag Frank Wilson Waterford XN. Y Stephen Burk Burke Aberdeen

Migrating Birds and Ancient Phrases Cited

Bird migration by day follows sun and wind as distance varies during the long journey from winter to summer home. The text notes a typical first twenty days cover about 5 miles daily, shifting to roughly 4 miles a day toward the end. It also quotes Plutarch on Spartans and a saying about having one foot in the grave as a long standing remark.

Plutarch

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