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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1931
Page
5
Illinois Supreme Court ruling ends women jurors
The Illinois Supreme Court rules women cannot serve on juries, prompting new trials for dozens convicted by mixed juries and sparking debate over justice and jury delays. Two Chicago police officers were shot Thursday, with the gunman captured. public calls urge swift punishment and stronger law enforcement. The piece laments court delays and endorses reform toward faster, less biased procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Supreme Court
Chicago
Over Production and New York City Skyscrapers
Reporter recounts attending the American Newspaper Publishers Association meeting in New York with a side trip to Cambridge. He notes Harvard students and an instructor among the group, and critiques urban growth, calling New York overproduced with many skyscrapers driving financial strains and dividend pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Newspaper Publishers Association
New York City
Cambridge
Mass
Johnie Shields
Carl Kunath
Dave Elder
Loui Mass
Washington
Harvard College
Masson
United States
New York
Chicago
New Empire State Office
43Rd Street
5Th Avenue
Embarrassing Moment Gag Gives Arlene a Laugh
Arlene Hosea of Kalona Iowa recalls a child hood mishap when she snuck cocoanut from the pantry and mom shut the door on her for about ten minutes laughter greeted her embarassment at ten years old and in fifth grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Houseal
Arlene Arlene
Arlene Hosea
New York Skyscraper Boom Mirrors Over-Production Trends
The piece argues that towering structures like the 1200 foot tower and the Chrysler building symbolize a city’s over-production. It warns of depreciation and a shrinking need for offices as modern methods replace labor, noting similar pressures in Chicago and other metropolises. The tone reflects a wary mood about economic and architectural excess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chrysler
New York City
Chicago
As I Grow Old Spiritual Reflection Poem
A reflective piece by Dr. S P Telford and D C Bailey emphasizes aging with faith and virtue. It contrasts suffering with hope, urging Christlike qualities and contentment amid life’s autumn. It also comments on social topics with a wry aside about politics and transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Telford
D. C
Bailey Bidges
Daily English Lesson Entries on Trite and Elude
The page presents vocabulary notes for TRITE meaning worn or hackneyed and ELUDE meaning to evade. It includes usage quotes and mispronunciation guidance for Ragout ra-goo with stress on the last syllable. It encourages daily word mastery and repeating a word three times to own it.
May Day Browser: Humorous Zinger Column
A old style community column blends May Day banter and small town anecdotes. Jokes about May baskets, window peeks, and playful pranks mix with light political quips and local remarks. The piece ends with a friendly sign off from Tunis.
People Describe Their Spare Time Activities
Answers from local business people reveal how they spend scarce free time. William McConaughy says he has no spare time but rides horses occasionally. Nellie DeVoa keeps busy with tasks at Tucker and Richer Garage. Helen Hanley writes letters sews and sleeps. Pred Rohrer reads and rests. Oral Sweet admits limited time and often plays volt.
Brighton church social and club notes from May
Brighton Iowa May 1 members of the Methodist congregation enjoyed a social evening after supper. Miss Mary Wikoff and Sister Ida Bidwell returned from Wellman visiting at the Bidwell home. Mrs Emma Brimm of Cedar Rapids visiting Brighton friends. W F M S met at Mrs Frank Hawkins home with devotionals by Mrs Joe Day and Mrs L E Helmick. A committee served after the meeting. Mrs Ira Schafer and Lilian McFarland returned home Thursday. Mrs Schafer’s father Mr Scott McFarland at Kirksville Hospital for treatment. Several from Brighton attended County Farm Bureau achievement day in Washington. From Pleasant Valley club were Mrs Rob Balderson, Mrs Myrtle Helmich, Mrs Ralph Wykoff, Mrs Clara Schafer and Mrs Bo Gertz with other representatives from Clay and Brighton townships. Mrs Calla Woodford of Iowa City visiting at B V Garbry’s home after returning from a world tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton, Jr
Mary Wikoff
Ida Bidwell
Wellman
L. J. Bidwell
Emma Brimm
Cedar Rapids
Brighton
W. F. M. S. Mnet
Prank Hawkins
Joe Day
L. BE. Helmick
Ira Schafer
Niice
Lillian McFarland
Parm Bureau
Washington
Pleasant Valley Club
Rob Balderson
Myrtle Helmich
Ralph Wykoff
Clara Schafer
Bo. Gertz
Clay
Brighton Township
Calla Woodford
Lowa City
B. V. Garbry
Wellston Socials Report Community Gatherings
May 1 Wellston Ia. residents visited Brumback and Corpman homes. Harold Greges and Betty visited PD. Stontner family hosts noted. Charley McCulley began planting corn. The Wellston Social club met with Mrs. Bertha Schaffer and planned a May 13 meeting. Grace Hill Community Hall hosted a Thursday social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Harold Greges
Betty
Brumback
Oliver Furst
Edd Stontner
Carl Corpman
Betty Joice
Charley Corpman
Charley McCulley
Bertha Schaffer
Florence Smith
Grace Hill
Cooking School Draws Large Wayland Crowd
The ISA demonstration in Wayland on Friday featured a cooking school by Mrs. Hildebrand. Prizes drawn at the close included a lemon pie to Mrs. Cal Keith and an electric table lamp to Mrs. P. P. Showalter, an electric toaster to Mrs. Frank Magdefray, and ten dollar coupons on electric refrigerators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Hildebrand
Cal Keith
P. Pp. Showalter
Frank Magdefray
Perfect Companion Adventure Prompts Mary Lou’s Move
Mary Lou Thurston seeks a semi invalid companion job in Greenwich after urging the Sandersons to take an Orient project. Larry Mitchell, a newspaper reporter and friend, helps arrange the audition while Mary Lou balances care for Billy, family opinion, and her own longing for adventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Thurston
Clara
Howard Sanderson
Mary
Billy
Larry Mitchell
Mary Lou
Sanderson
Sandersons
Larry
Mrs. Sanderson
Howard
Westmill
Pennsylvania Station
Grand Central
Greenwich
Henry the
Peter Bunny
Aunt Adelaide
New York
Local Social Notes And Community Updates
Mrs C C Chadwick and others hosted five dollar coupon events for electric ranges. Mrs Homer Weaver’s family traveled to attend a funeral in Ohio. Mrs Wyse’s death brings shock to Wayland relatives. Victrola presented to P T A. flu illness affects Mrs Dave Wenger. School year closes with last meetings. Marion Iowa hiring news. Baccalaureate May 10 and commencement May 15 with George McCarty. Barn construction at Pleasant Lawn. various visits and births announced. Franklin Wittmer re elected to Blackburn College tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Weaver
KR. Wyse
Stryker Ohio
Ben Meyer
A. J Wyse
Wyse
E. C. Allen
Dave Wenger
Doreas
Edd
Elmer Basinger
George McCarty
University of Minnesota
C. K. Sehant
Perry Matthews
Pleasant Lawn
Walter Howard
Oskaloo
Laura Roach
Harlan Messer
Messer
Alice Roach
Emma Bain
Leon
Iowa
Susie Brown
Franklin Wittmer
Blackburn College
Carlinville
Ill
Early billiards history signs and uncertain records
The record notes no definite date for billiards origin with authorities differing. It cites claims Egyptians played hundreds of years before the Christian era and Greeks indulged in billiards around 400 B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Meuke
Birds Drive Off Seedling Pests With Oats In Texas Nursery
Birds attacked pine seedlings in a Texas nursery, destroying thousands of plants. Farmers tried oats between rows as a substitute meat and the birds diverted to the grain, sparing the seedlings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
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