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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1931
Page
3
Mrs Witcox and Mr Le Me organized a surprise party last night for Mrs Elmer Steele of Feverside celebrating her birthday. Rook games with high scores awarded to Sheila and Mrs Kleinberg. Refreshments prepared by Mrs and Mr Witcox.
Harmony community group will meet with Mrs Ea Lith Thursday afternoon to collect funds for embroidery and sewing materials. The Valley Shop will sponsor an oyster supper at 1 30 Friday evening inviting participants and supporters.
The Wellston Social club gatherings are listed for Thursday at various homes. Mrs Ou Hraumbach hosts an afternoon meeting with several members named and committees to prepare programs. Mrs Dave Powers and Mrs James Swift are also noted for Thursday gatherings.
Washington dispatch describes a likely constitutional challenge to the Agricultural Marketing Act and the Farm Board. It notes Hyde’s stance on the commission and stockyards act, and the case expected to reach federal courts, signaling a showdown over Farm Board policies.
Several groups announce January gatherings including the PH club and families hosting a dinner on Wednesday January 14 at the Bl Shiga home with dishes and silverware provided. Other groups plan Thursday afternoon meetings after church, led by Mrs Russell Ml, and a 7 pm corps dinner with a business meeting to follow.
Senate hearing reviewed the American Red Cross drought relief effort in 17 states Alabama Arkansas Illinois Indiana Kentucky Iowa Maryland Mississippi Missouri Montana North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Tennessee Texas Virginia West Virginia. Payne reported aid to 49,963 families and total drought relief spending of 849, five with $520,802 for food and other items. The testimony supported further federal funding despite Hoover's stance that Red Cross relief was sufficient.
Ten thousand yards of rat was used in making the new Christmas suits for convicts at the state prison in Parchman Mississippi. The suits were made in the prison factory.
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