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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1922
Page
8
Mrs Perry Richardson and daughter Marjory, en route to San Bernardino California, plan a short stay here with relatives this weekend. They travel as Perry Richardson completes Y M C A work in Chicago on April 1 and moves west to continue similar duties.
Mr. and Mrs. John Zook entertained around 30 neighbors at their home near Crawfordsville. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Lemon, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Gormly, Mr. and Mrs. Brook Lemon, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse McCoy, Mr. and Mrs. Ki Franklin, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Lemon.
Mr and Mrs Logan Crawford thank friends for help after a recent fire that destroyed their home and personal effects. Neighbors and community members offered support and assistance during the emergency.
The First United Church P C U unit invites all to a cafeteria supper in the church dining room on Tuesday January 31 from 5 30 to 7 00. The notice lists local visitors and various ads and snippets from area residents and merchants.
Local brief lists residents and travelers from Washington and surrounding towns visiting friends and relatives in Grinnell Ames Davenport Keota Crawfordsville Winfield Brighton and Fairfield. People include Lois Griffith Jessie Kerr Joe Harrison Emma Saffield Lena Welliver Nellie Loder and many others with minor illness visits and church events noted.
The 1921 revenue act requires the president and federal judges to pay income tax. Exemptions cover life insurance proceeds, post office savings interest, minister housing, government pensions for war service, and certain veterans’ benefits. Depreciation rates for buildings and machinery are set, and goodwill and certain intangibles can affect tax calculations with possible deductions if obsolescence is proven.
Mrs Chartie Berdo and Mrs Katherine Null will entertain the Pleasant Plain Missionary society at an all day meeting on Wednesday February 1. Mrs Harry McDonnell and Miss Blanche Mercer of Ainsworth were Washington shoppers yesterday returning home last evening.
Zevedaiha Council hosts a short meeting at 7 45 with third degree for Elliot Grayson. De Molay applicants urged to call Stephen Jewelry for forms before February 10th. Standard Bearers of Methodist church meet Tuesday at 7 30 in social hall due to revival services. Port nightly club choir to meet at Mrs George Morrison’s home Monday. Band minstrel cast to assemble at high school tonight at 7 30. A M E church to host a chicken supper February 16 at the church. Washington Poultry and Pet Stock Association meets February 1 at 1 30 in Farm Bureau office. Red Brick local farmers union to meet January 31 at schoolhouse. annual officers elections planned. Young Women’s Home Missionary Society meets January 30 with supper at 6 30 and dues. Fortnightly club literature department meets Monday at 2 30 with Miss Clara Huber. American Legion auxiliary members to attend funeral of Mrs S P Beatty Saturday at 1 45.
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