Iowa column notes proxy marriage in France
Colonel Clif ford R Hillyer of Adair Iowa wed B Maude Six of Knoxville Iowa in a proxy ceremony read by Charles Foerschier acting probate judge of Weyandotte county. County Attorney Samuel M Terbovich stood in as proxy for the groom who has been overseas almost a year. An Iowa attorney arranged the ceremony claiming such marriages were not legal in Iowa.
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Kansas City
Clifford R. .Hillyer
Adair
Iowa
France
B. Maude Six
Knoxville
Charles KR. Foerschier
Wyandotte
Samuel M. Terbovich
Terbovich
Des Moines Opens Raymond Blank Memorial Children’s Hospital
The Raymond Blank Memorial Hospital for Children in Des Moines opened for public inspection after a dedication ceremony. Built at a cost of 300000, the facility will join Iowa Methodist Hospital and be operated with it, serving children through age 14. Dr. Morris Fishbein of Chicago predicted future advances in infant paralysis and rheumatic fever remedies.
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Des Moines
Morris Fishbein
Chicago
Fishbein
American Medical Association Journal
Hygeia
Health Magazine
Raymond Blank
A. H. Blank
Raymond
Memorial Hospital
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Two Boys Drown in Cedar River Ice Accident
In Cedar Rapids two brothers Raymond Nippe eight and Leroy Nippe six drowned Sunday morning after ice broke while they slid on a Cedar River ice run. A companion Frank Pesak Jr. is missing and may also have gone under. Police recovered the Nippe boys’ bodies early afternoon. three sleds were found at the scene.
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Cedar Rapids
Raymond
Leroy Nippe
Cedar River
Frank Pesak, Jr
Jurors in Everett Prestein Murder Trial
Jurors in the Everett Prestein murder case in Charles City will hear a directed verdict ruling, as eight women and four men are sequestered in the Floyd county courthouse. On Sunday they relaxed, read papers partially, and bailiffs had been told to remove trial material.
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Charles City
Everett Prestein
Floyd County Court House
Tripoli
M. H. Kepler
Land by Parachute On Farms in Guthrie
Three army airmen parachuting from a Flying Fortress landed on farms about 12 miles northwest of Guthrie Center. They were taken to Audubon, 25 miles west, where one received treatment for head lacerations, another was bruised, the third unharmed. An ambulance from Lincoln, Nebraska, was dispatched to return the airmen. The fliers said the plane had been brought under control and continued its journey.
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Guthrie Center
2 Flying Fortress
Audubon
Here
Lincoln
Neb
Mrs Jas Casey Taken by Death
Mrs. Jas. Casey dies at 73 after two years illness. Funeral at St. James Catholic church Wednesday at 9:30, Rev. H. J. Corcoran officiating. Burial at Elm Grove cemetery. She was born June 3, 1871 in Galesburg Illinois and moved to Washington in 1873. Survived by husband James, two sons Frank and James, daughter Mrs Ed Rich, four grandchildren, and sisters Lucy Sampson and Mrs Albert Donovan.
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Margaret BE. Casey
James Casey
St. James Catholic Church
H. J. Corcoran
Elm Grove Cemetery
Casey
Galesburg
Ill
Paul
Elizabeth (Donahue) Sampson
Washington
West Second Street
St. James Church
Frank
James
Ed Rich
West Chester
Lucy Sampson
Albert Donovan
Rev Milo Phillips Heads City Pastors
At the Washington Ministerial Association meeting Rev Milo J Phillips of St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church was elected president for the next year Rev Fred Miller Methodist church was named vice president Rev Robert Weathers Nazarene church secretary and treasurer They succeeded Rev Alfred Trenerry president Rev Basil McBee vice president Rev Mr Phillips secretary treasurer Plans were discussed for the week of prayer and the Christmas program at the county home with arrangements to be firmed at the next meeting December 18.
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Washington Ministerial Association
Milo J. Phillips
St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Fred Miller
The
Methodist Church
Robert Weathers
Nazarene Church
Alfred Trenerry
Basil McBee
Phillips
Insurance man Rudiger suffers leg fracture after snow fall
George Rudiger, a Washington insurance agent, is hospitalized with a broken leg after slipping on snow on his county acreage. He crawled to the highway where neighbor Russell Frink arranged an ambulance to transport him to the county hospital.
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George Rudiger
Washington
Russell Frink
Flight Without Reports On Bomber
There were no reports on the bomber following the flight. No further details or updates were provided by officials as investigations or statements were pending.
Eicher Family Holds Funeral and Services Schedule
The body of Judge Edward C. Eicher arrived from Washington with Mrs. Eicher Betty and Mrs. Mount. Services are set for Tuesday at 2 PM at the Methodist church in Alexandria followed by burial at Woodlawn cemetery. Burial services for Harry Mount occur today at Woodlawn.
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Edward C. Eicher
Washington, D. C
Methodist Church
Woodlawn Cemetery
Edward C. Roach
United States
Federal Court
Judge Eicher
Woodlawn
Harry Mount
Capital
H. Leonard Metzker
Eicher Mennonite Church
F. W. Eastwood
Fred EK. Miller
Submarines Sink 20 Jap Vessels In Navy Report
American submarines ongoing offensive against Japanese shipping sunk an enemy light cruiser a destroyer and 18 merchant vessels. The communique also states 13 cargo vessels four cargo transports and all tankers were destroyed in the action reported from Washington December 4.
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Washington, D. C
U.P
Inch of Snow and Sleet Drives Slick Street Conditions
Washington reports the first snow of the year lasting on the ground for a time with an inch measured by the observer. Rain and sleet accompanied the moisture and freezing temperatures made walkways slick. The minimum temperature recorded was 30 degrees.
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Washington
Card of Thanks We Wish to Thank All
A brief notice expressing gratitude to all those who offered assistance and support. The message acknowledges appreciation for kindness shown during a time of need and extends thanks to friends neighbors and community members who provided help.
Violence erupts in Athens as leftists seize police stations
In Athens martial law remains in effect as left wing factions clash in Thissio Square. At least 16 killed and over 150 injured as Premier Papandreou’s government faces resignation of War Secretary Sarigianis and cabinet refuge at the Hotel Grande Bretagne. Allied Lt. Gen. Scobie backs the Tapandreou regime.
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London
Athens
Thisson Square
United Press
Georges Tapandreou
Hotel Grande Bretagne
Ptolemeos Sarigianis
Ronald Scobie
Greece
Tapandreou
Honors Paid Judge Edward C. Eicher at Capitol
The funeral for Judge Edward C. Eicher chief justice of the U S District Court for DC was held Saturday at St John s Episcopal Church near the White House. Honorary pallbearers included eight district court judges and two Supreme Court justices. The church was filled. Major Keelly provided police escort for the cortege.
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Edward C. Wicher
United State District Court For
District of Columbia
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Roosevelt
White House
United States Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
Wiley Rutledge
Eicher
Jennings Bailey
Proctor
McGuire
Justice Eicher
Major Keelly
Metropolitan Police of
Washington
Thankful acknowledgments to friends and relatives
Friends and relatives expressed deep consideration during our illness, naming Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Harvey for their support.
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Walter S. Harvey
China Faces Elimination From War
United Press reports grim outlook for China as Chiang Kai-shek reshuffles leadership while Japanese forces drive toward Chungking. The 60 day window could decide whether China remains in the war, with Japan claiming gains and American bombers suffering losses in the Pacific front.
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United Press
Chiang Kaishek
Musashina
Tokyo
Chiang Kai-shek
H. H. Kung
T. V. Soong
Yunnan
Kweichow
Chungking
Amercian
Kweiyang
China
U. S. 14Th Airforce
Negate
Burma
Rothschild Marks 40 Years in Washington Ready-to-Wear Store
The Washington store marks four decades since Rothschild moved from Tipton to buy Mercer and Chilcote Dry Goods and convert to a women’s ready-to-wear shop. The business survived a 1937 fire and was remodeled, with Open House on December 6 featuring refreshments and music.
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Rothschild
Iowa
Washington
Tipton
Washington Square
Mercer & Chilcote
Salina
Kansas
Muscatine
Kansas City
Lipton
Mercer - Chilcote Dry Goods
Charles Mercer
Will Chilcote
Lemton
Mr. Rothschild
Times
Heavy Bombers Strike German Rail Centers and Ruhr Sites
About 1,200 American heavy bombers attacked Kassel Mainz Deissen Soest Bebra and other western German targets. More than 2,200 planes including U S Eighth Air Force Liberators Flying Fortresses Thunderbolts Mustangs Lightning fighters and RAF Lancasters supported the raid with Mustangs and Spitfires escort. Oberhausen saw a daylight attack as part of the Ruhr offensive.
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London
U.P
Kassel
Mainz
Deissen
Soest
Bebra
Germany
U. S
Eighth Airforce
R.A.F
Oberhausen
Delinquent Tax Sale Nets Small County Revenue
At the delinquent tax sale this morning in the county treasurer's office twelve property items sold to private bidders, netting $126.30 for the county. Nine previously advertised items were bid in by the county. The largest item comprised nine lots in Washington township just outside Washington. Owners typically have a year to redeem the properties before transfer.
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Washington Township
Washington
Tax List Cut By Two Thirds Since Ad First Printed
The advertisement reduced the original tax list by roughly two thirds. Officials note the adjustment reflects updated valuations and aims to streamline collections while preserving essential revenue. The change affects property owners across the district and alters projected fees for the new billing cycle.
Witthoft Family Reports Son Wounded in Italy
Private Wilbur Witthoft was wounded in the leg while serving with the army in Italy. His father, Henry Witthoft, has received a letter confirming the injury.
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Henry Witthoft
Wilbur Witthoft
Italy
County License Plate Sale Sets Early Pace
Saturday business at the county treasurer’s office nearly matched Friday’s opening day totals with over 370 plates taken for automobile licenses duplicating Friday’s 182 count. The swift turnout signals strong demand and orderly processing at the license office.
Allies Press Into Saarland Front Near Saarbrucken
American forces push within six and a half miles of Saarbrucken and seven miles of Sarreguemines as Patton and Hodges commands advance along the Saar and Roer regions. Units seize terrain along the Inde river and strengthen positions near Duren and Saarlautern amid German resistance weakening.
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France
U.R
Saarbrucken
Sarregue
Paris
Germany
Ruhr
Rhineland
Saar
Saarlautern
Ninth Army
Julich
Roer
First Army
Duren
Third Army
United Press
Jack Frankish
Courtney H. Hodges
William H. Simpson
Cologne Plain
Brandenberg
Hodges
Inde
Inden
Luchenberg
Luchem
Merode
Patton
Saar River
Herzig
Inde River
Crawfordsville Man 81 Dies After Ill Health
Charles Franklin Hull, 81, died at 12 15 PM at his Crawfordsville home after months of declining health. Services set for 2 30 PM Thursday at Crawfordsville Methodist Church with Jones funeral home in charge. Hull, born May 22 1863 in Mt Vernon Ohio, lived near Crawfordsville most of his life, moved to Kansas in 1909, returned last April, married Edna Fletcher Jan 22 1893. Survived by wife, two sons Walter Hull of Colorado Springs and David Hull of Columbus Junction, one daughter deceased, two sisters Lillian Sewell Winfield and S C Fletcher Crawfordsville, and three grandchildren.
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Charles Franklin Hall
Crawfordsville
Jones Funeral Home
Mr. Hull
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Moses and
Jane
Bennett) Hull
Kansas
Edna Fletcher
Washington
Walter Hull
Colorado Springs
David Hull
Columbus Junction
Lillian Sewell
Winfield
S. C. Fletcher
Business on truck licenses slows for holidays
On Saturday the 181 and the two-day busi ness on truck licenses was similar, with 26 and 27 noted. Weather today may slow license processing, but steady business is expected from now until the first of the year.
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Children’s Hospital
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