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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1931

Page

7

Community Notes From STRINGTOWN January Report

Mrs Ethan Brooks returns home after weeks at Haven Cummings in Waylane and treatments in Burlington. Noah Widmer visitors at Dan Widmer home. Philathea class meets with Emerson Witting. J J Rich attends John B Ream funeral in Washington. Birthday observances at Graber and Widmer homes. Women quilted. Straw hauled for J J Rich. Freyenberger family visit Leichty family. Ina and Irvin Roth visit from Oregon. Joe Widmer visits John Widmer in Wayland.

Stringtown Ethan Brooks Haven Cummings Waylane Burlington Noah Widmer Dan G. Widmer Philathea Eicher Emerson Witting J.J. Rich John B. Ream Washington Arthur Mitchel Joe Mast Peter Graber David Allen Graber John ©. Graber Joe Widmer Graber Widmer FE. J. Freyenberger Emery Leichty Ina and Irvin Roth Oregon Peter Widmer John Widmer Wayland

Wellston Social Club Surprises Mr and Mrs Furst

The Wellston Social Club held a surprise for Mr and Mrs Furst with cards and early American folk dancing. Music was provided by Mr Ireland and Ora Sankey. Hostesses served hot dog sandwiches coffee and pie. The group presented Mrs Furst with engraved teaspoons as a token of esteem.

Wellston Will Meyers Colorado Robertsons Geneva Corpman Wetty Joyce Ed Stenmer Oliver Furst Charlee Shirley Dave Turnipseed O. G. Klett Wren Smouse Clay Hiumston Ira Miksch Hd Mikseh Arthur Mayers Rubio George Lemley iMerle Charles McCullough Warrick

Picture the News: International News Photos Aids Global Coverage

Cameramen risk life and limb to capture events for readers. International News Photos Inc. claims the title of the world's largest news picture gathering organization.

Organization of International News Photos, Inc

Declamatory Contest Highlights at New Haven Event

The New Haven declamatory contest featured Martha Stoutner Irene Harvey Betty Furst Leal McCullough Stanley Lemley and Herschel Corpman. Irene Harvey and Stanley Lemley won two seconds and Martha Stoutner earned a third. Eleanor Brinning and Dale Rob were also contenders.

Martha Stoutner Irene Harvey Betty Furst Leal McCullough Stanley Lemley Herschel Corpman New Haven Eleanor Brinning Dale Rob

Hoover Defies Senate In Power Board Clash

The Hoover administration rejects senators demand to reconsider three power board nominees George Onis Smith Marcel tarsand and Claude J. Draper arguing the executive may appoint officers. Attorney General Mitchell backs the claim and the senate vote to restore the names signals a deep constitutional rift.

Mirchell Senate Ploover Burton K. Wheeter Montana Hoover

Community notices and moving updates around Wellston area

The column lists plans for a community party at the schoolhouse and several moves. Acel Robertson decorates a new Grace Hill home, Walter Wilson shifts possessions to Ba Mikeeh farm house, and the Waggoners relocate to 76 township for the year. Others recover from illness, rent farms, or work on local projects, with multiple names and small tasks noted.

Walter Wilson Ba Mikeeh Mark Waggoner 76 Township Elmer Kolosiek Washington Hospital Forrest Brinning Carl Corpman D Stoutner

Red Cross appeal for drought relief funds led by J B Payne

John B Payne, head of the Red Cross, calls for up to 10 million dollars from generous citizens to aid drought sufferers nationwide. He notes rising demands for food clothing fuel and livestock feed beyond the funds already set aside and cites difficulties for small towns to organize relief efforts. The President reviews Red Cross work since last fall and postponement of further appeals until needs could be measured.

Hyde Red Cross Department of Agriculture Arkansas Caraway Senate House Robinson Interior Department Wytte Hoover United States John Ban Mer. Payne Mr. Payne OOO

Briand plan for European union under League study

A League of Nations committee chaired by Briand considers a European union. thirteen foreign ministers attend with Avenol assisting. Opponents in Britain and among revisionist states doubt success and fear weakened world ideals. Also notes the deaths of Nathan Straus and Edwin W. Meyer and missing aviators Hart, MacLaren, and plane Tradewind after Atlantic storms.

J. Ll. M. C. Avenol Great Britain Germany Hungary Italy League of Nations League France Briand America Nathan Straus New York Chicago Edwin W. Meyer Associated Jewish Charities Beryl Hart W. 8. MacLaren Bermuda Azores Paris Atlantic Western Newspaper Union

Lodges and Masons Meeting Notices in Washington Area

Regular meetings are announced for Lodges Washington Chapter No. 04 O E R S Damascus Shrine No 10 Washington Lodge No 286 Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M and related officers. Meetings occur on the second or fourth Tuesday or Thursday of each month with named officers and secretaries listed for upcoming sessions. Visiting members are welcome at Damascus Shrine and Washington Lodge gatherings.

Washington O ER. S Ida McDaniel M. Ernestine Denison Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Edith Paulver W. Po Hazel Maven Washington Lodge A. M de K. Siutaman W. Mu A. W. Yard Cyrus R. A.M J. WW. Knetin

Railway Time Table Itinerary for Western Lines

Westbound and eastbound schedules list Golden State Limited Apache Local and Local Freight trains with daily and Sunday exceptions. Stations include Knoxville Planch and California passenger connections, showing arrival and departure times from early morning to late evening.

Golden State Limited Apache California L. Goodlander Agt J.C. McKay Agent Co. M. ST. P. & P W. C. Bell

Abstracts at A. T. Brookhart and Morrison firms

A. T. Brookhart offers abstracts and Federal Farm Loans at 1st door west of State Theatre East Washington Street with contact 190. Livingston and Eicher abstract department operate at 204 West Main Street block east of Court House phone 147. Morrison and Morrison run offices in Tit West Main Street building north side square up stairs phone 245.

Wow Federal Farm First Door State Theatre East Washington St Ss. W. Livingston E. Eicher West Main St Court House Edmund George Morrison North Side Square

Local Directory Fragment Cites Contact Details For Offices

A fragment lists addresses and phone numbers for multiple rooms and offices. It notes directions to rooms on upper floors at corners near Penney store and Commercial Bank, with street references at West Main Street and West Washington Street.

Funeral Service Offered at Jones Funeral Home

Funeral home at 116 East Main Street next to the library announces a funeral service listing unavailable details. Phone number 95 is provided for inquiries and arrangements.

Jones Feneral Home East Main St

Tin Shops Spouting and General Timing on South Iowa

Tin shops advertised at 214 South Iowa Avenue, south of Johnson's Grocery, with contact phone 754 for timing and sales details.

Iowa Ave Johson

Chiropractor Dr Chas C Brown Offers Nearscalometer Service

Doctor Chas C Brown advertises chiropractic services with nearscalometer measurements. Office opposite the Court House, downstairs office. Office and residence phones listed as 102%.

Chas. C. Brown Court House

Osteopathic Physician Ad Listings for Preston L Letter

An advertisement for Preston L Letter CO describes osteopathic services with focus on rectal diseases and colonic irrigation. It lists office location third door south of Lemmon's Pharmacy upstairs in the Journal building, with office phone 410 and residence 818 Black.

Preston L.etter Lemmon’s Black Secon

Plumbing and Heating Featured Duro Pumps and Water Softeners

Service advert highlights Duro pumps and water softeners at 119 Northtown Ave with prompt service and phone contact 263.

Northtown Ave

Real Estate Real Estate City Property Listing

City Hall across from the State Theatre is cited with contact by phone 2 for farm and city property inquiries.

City Hall State Theatre

Insurance Advertisements at 10134 Fast Main St

Insurance and bonding offered with abstracts on the 3rd floor Bailey Ridge building near the elevator opposite Washington National Bank. Office location at 10134 Fast Main St with phone 784 for inquiries.

Washington National Bank Fast Main St

Veterinarians in Ainsworth Iowa Accredited

Veterinarians in Ainsworth Iowa accredited practice listed with office and phone numbers.

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