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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1925
Page
7
Continental travelers believe Europe is filled with secret service operatives after the war. Hotels host them as espionage shifts from military to economic and political questions, with 1,000,000 more men under arms than a decade ago.
The column bundles brief items on crime, divorce, jewelry heists, missing youths, a Dawes plan note, a New York phone scam, and odd anecdotes about Christmas shopping. It mentions a Chicago theft of $2,000,000, a $47,000 jewel haul, and a Calcutta misery report, all reflecting era chatter.
In Crawfordsville Iowa both Presbyterian churches held their annual New Year dinners drawing many locals and guests. The United Presbyterian served 114 people with a full meal and short program by Rev Porter and Supt Harold Ross. A Shannon Quartette concert at the school auditorium pleased a large audience with varied Irish and sacred selections.
The Wellston Iowa W. C. members met Wednesday afternoon December 1 with eight members and three guests. Refreshments were served by hostess Mrs. David Temple assisted by her sister Trisie Brewer and Mrs. Logan. The group will gather January 15 with Mrs. Emma Tinnie and the entertainment committee is Leola Hotle and Velma Leacox.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sowash of Moline Ill visited the first of the week with sister Mrs. Seymore Stattler. Alvin Strum ill but better after Dr Droz visit. Little Mary Elizabeth Wells is ill. Glen Cuddeback welcomed a 7 pound son born Friday morning January 2. J W Combs and family visited Mrs. Frank Smith. Marion Smith Merle Stattler families enjoyed an oyster supper at Everette West. Zack Pratt helps with wood chopping. Robertson family New Year dinner about 40 attendees.
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