O Neal outlines farm relief program at Chicago meeting
Edward A. O Neal president of the American Farm Bureau Federation outlined farm relief measures at the federation’s annual convention in Chicago. He called for complete reorganization of the United States Department of Agriculture to help farmers regain price levels and promote cooperative marketing.
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Chicago
American Farm Bureau
Edward A. O'Neal
Bureau
INS
United States Department of Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation
O'Neal
Federation
Muscatine Man to Carry Mail Here
Dee Ivan Spring of Muscatine won the bid to carry mail on the Muscatine to Washington star route. The service begins today with stops at Fruitland Letts Columbus Junction Cotter Ainsworth and Washington. The carrier departs Muscatine at 8 10 AM returns at 12 35 PM seven days a week.
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Columbus Junction
Dee
Ivan Spring
Muscatine
Washington
Rock Island
Fruitland
Letts
Cotter Ainsworth
Contest Winners to Be Announced Tomorrow
Fourteen winners of the Journal Wanted Contest will be announced tomorrow to allow judges more time to study and reread all letters. A large response this year shows outstanding use of Want Ads and makes selecting the best letters difficult. The Want Ad department is gratified by the strong participation. Winners and honorary mentions will be published.
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Journal Wanted
Tramps Seek Meals Through New Tactics Near City Hall
In the wake of the emergency kitchen opening, some vagrants on the streets tested novel approaches to obtain aid. One man asked a Washington resident for a razor blade, saying he could trade blades at home, only to be sent away. Another reportedly sought a small contribution to buy underwear after claiming to have saved 35 cents.
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Washington
Goodfellows drive boosts Christmas baskets fund drive
The Y's Men’s Club sponsors the fifth annual Goodfellows effort urging readers to clip coupons to print donor names for public reporting. The program funds Christmas baskets for needy families with in home delivery to Washington’s less fortunate and no direct solicitation is used. Canned goods and poultry donations are welcomed along with cash via the coupon.
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Goodfellows Project
Y's Men's Club
Washington
Christian church auction and dinner raise about 100
The Christian church held an auction sale and dinner Saturday for church benefits. Patrons attending are thanked for their support and contributions. Andy Blattner stated the congregation believes the Lord blesses cheerful workers and givers.
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Christian Church
Andy Blattner
Bazaar to Serve Tea and Cakes at Methodist Bazaar
The Methodist Ladies Aid society bazaar offers free tea and cakes in a social nook on Wednesday December 7. Festive displays, homemade articles, and a Rogues Gallery surprise await visitors. Food booths open at 11 am, others at 1 pm with a Japanese Art shop. Unit 10 serves cafeteria dinner at 5 pm with an orchestra in the social hall.
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Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Rogues’ Gallery
Methodist Church
Funeral of Mrs Matucha Held in Wisconsin Circle
The funeral for 44 year old Anna Nickerson Matucha was held at 2:30 PM at Will Matucha’s home. She was born June 25 1888 in Coppock and later lived in Plattsville Clintonville Wisconsin and Muscatine Iowa. She leaves Huston Matucha her husband an adopted daughter Mae Jane Kyle and siblings Clark Charlie John and Martha. She died Friday night in Muscatine after an operation.
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Huston Matuchia
Will Matucha
Coppock
Isaac Nickerson
Sarah
Turner) Nickerson
Anna Nickerson
Huston Matucha
Plattsville
Clintonville
Wis
Hershey Hospital
University of Iowa schedules Christmas holiday period
Iowa City officials announce a thirteen day Christmas and New Year vacation for students. Classes end Tuesday December 24 and reopen January 3. First semester examinations follow after a week, starting late in January, with a holiday period three days shorter than in 1981-32.
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Thy
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Hunger marchers encamp near Washington amid police guard
A three thousand strong hunger army of communists set up a camp a mile from central Washington, with women among the 600 to file into the city for the night. Police guarded the site as leaders vowed to march on the capital while vows of a soviet state were heard among demonstrators.
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Washington
INS
America
Bonus Army
Barn Fire Destroys Wayland Farm Structure
Ed Richard suffered serious back injuries after leaping 18 to 20 feet from a blazing barn three and a half miles southeast of Wayland. The fire started about six this morning from a lantern. Richard’s wife aided, horses were saved, no livestock lost, barn insured, extent of injuries unclear pending examination.
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Wayland
Dec
Ed Richard
Here
Richard
Washington
Games on Y floor tonight headline two basketball games
Two basketball games are set at the Y tonight. The main event pairs the Y M C A team against Grafil Club from Muscatine at 8 15 after a Washington versus Kalona high school freshmen clash.
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Grafil Club
Muscatine
Washington and
Kalona
Friday Is Day for Craig's Wife at Junior College
The George Kelly play Craig's Wife will be staged by the Junior College Little Theater this Friday. The production has toured to other junior colleges and was seen by Py Dodee junior ont last year.
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Crrig
Littl
George Kelly
Py Dodee
Bankers and interest blamed for hard times
The speaker in Beverly Hills argues high interest drains finances. He says people and banks collapse when loan rates exceed the principal and suggests banking on a true percentage tied to borrower earnings. He plans to read wires from bankers tomorrow.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Concert to Open Play at State University
Milburn McKay directs the University Players combined junior college and high school orchestra in a concert before the play. The performance starts at 7 40 with the curtain rising at 8 00.
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State University
Milburn McKay
Christmas Seals Fund Drive Aims to Aid Health Work
Funds from Christmas Seals sales in Washington county will be used as corrective and loan funds for school children with physical defects through the county health unit. County superintendents agree to direct proceeds from their schools to this purpose. A report will show how the money is spent. Seals are on sale until Christmas to support tubercular health efforts.
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Washington County
Tuberculosis risk to children in homes with active cases
The article notes that tuberculosis spreads from active cases in homes, putting children at particular risk. It explains germ infection is common in youngsters and can remain dormant for years, but can be prevented by boosting overall body resistance and eradicating the infection source.
Delinquent Tax Sale Adjourned in Washington County
Washington County property owners delinquent on taxes gain eight extra weeks to pay before a tax sale. At 10 a.m. no bids were offered and County Treasurer Marion B. George adjourned the sale to January 30 193% as residents urged more time to meet payments.
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Washington County
Marion
George
Public library to host Miss Meek book review
Miss Clarice Meek will review a book at the public library at 1 PM on Tuesday afternoon December 13. The event was previously announced for December 4 but has been postponed to the 13th.
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Clarice Meek
Garner Prohibition Repeal Amendment Read in House
The Garner proposal to repeal the eighteenth amendment is scheduled for a House vote. It states Section 1 repeals the eighteenth article and Section 2 requires ratification by three fourths of states within seven years, via conventions, for constitutional amendment.
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Washington
Dec
House
Congress
House rejects Garner repeal of prohibition by two thirds
The Garner resolution to repeal the prohibition amendment failed in the House 271 to 144. Democrats 108, Republicans 102, former labor 1 supported repeal. 98 Republicans and 46 Democrats voted against. Lame duck lawmakers influenced the outcome as several named members voted differently. The measure did not reach the required two thirds, ending hopes for outright repeal this session. A separate vote on legalizing beer is expected, needing only a simple majority.
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Washington
House
Ree Peal
Kopp
Gilchrist
Campbell
Haw Gen
Ramesevern Robison
Swanson
Thurston Dowell
Long
Garner
John N. Garner
Congress
Eicher Heads to Washington for Congress Opening
Congressman elect S Eicher departs for Washington D C to attend the opening of the new session and to press for a farm relief bill a repeal of prohibition and changes to the Volstead act while the lame duck congress remains in session.
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Washington
D. C
Congress
S. Eicher
Kleher
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