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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1933

Page

8

Local notes on Shrine visitors and arrivals in Clinton Kalona

Mrs. Gertrude Finnerup and Mrs. Less Finch of Clinton traveled to Kalona with Mrs. T. V. Knerr after attending Rainbow and White Shrine meetings. Grace Sprecher and Miss Mary Hull left Ot tumwa after visiting here, while a masseur advertised at 1227 Seith Ave. White 2nd sheets priced at 75 cents per thousand.

Gertrude Finnerup Less Finch Clinton Kalona T. V. Knerr Bk. Bres Y Hush Seith Awe Grace Sprecher Denison Mary Hull Ottumwa Frank Fleteh

Corn Hog Contract Text Is Announced by Wallace Today

Announcement outlines three payment installments for hog producers under the corn hog plan. Details include penalties and adjustments tied to hog numbers, and requirements such as corn acreage reductions and limits on hog litters for 1934 and 1935.

Wallace

Farm Contract Grants Broad Access to USDA Records

The contract requires the farmer to permit access by authorized agents of the secretary of agriculture to farm records about corn and hog production or sales, anywhere the farm has operated, waiving confidentiality. It also bars sale or assignment of the contract terms and warns that intentional misrepresentations to defraud the United States will face criminal provisions.

Secretary of Agriculture United States

Roosevelt Urges Temperance by the People of America

President Roosevelt appeals for temperance in a proclamation as U S authorities open the way for foreign liquor entry amid moves toward repeal of prohibition. He urges the public to use good sense and avoid the curse of excessive intoxicants. Utah backed repeal efforts in an estate convention, signaling shifting public sentiment.

Washington, D.C United States Roosevelt Utah

Elmer Wilson Dies in Unknown Circumstances

A Manila message brought word that Elmer Wilson of Burlington Washington was killed. The message gave no details and offered little information beyond his death. He was about 70 and a brother of Will A Wilson of Washington.

Lawrence RE. Wilson Elmer Wilson Burlington Wash Mr. Wilson Washington Will A. Wilson Washinton

Illinois farmer crowned corn king of the world at expo

Worth Holmes of Joy, HK was today crowned corn king of the world at the International exposition in Chicago.

Illinois Farmer World Corn King Chicago Worth Holmes Joy

Christmas Bazaar at Methodist Ladies' Aid

A gay array of Christmas gifts and tempting foods fills the Methodist Ladies Bazaar displays. The cafeteria supper will be served this evening beginning at 6 o clock.

Neighbors Aid Ralph Lytle After Stroke Recovery

Fifteen neighbors gathered at Ralph Lytle’s home yesterday to cut wood. Lytle, who suffered a stroke over two months ago, is gradually improving and expressed gratitude for the help. The workers included Boyd Stephens, Jim Brooks, Walter Gardner, Tommys Harvey, John Wheeland, Will Saville, Harry Swift Clyde Lambert, Homer Lambert, J. H. Brenneman, J. L. Methaw Francis McConnell, Frank Kep hart, Charlie Kephart, and Golia Miller.

Ralph Lytle Mr. Lytle Thos Boyd Stephens Jim Brooks Walter Gardner Tommys Harvey John Wheelan Will Saville Harry Swift Clyde Lambert Homer Lambert J. H. Brenneman J. L. Methaw Francis McConnell Frank Kephart Charlie Kephart Golia Miller

Land Grant Deed Traced to King George II 1714

A Mélacre tract in South Carolina remains under a grant deed attributed to King George II of England in 1714 through the descendants of Axis Page.

South Carolina George II of England Axis Page

Government contract clause on misstatement and default

The text states that if the secretary of agriculture finds material misstatement or noncompliance by the producer, the government may terminate the contract. No further payments shall be made, and any prior payments must be refunded to the secretary. Until refunded these sums constitute a lien on future corn and hog production from the farm.

Secretary of Agriculture R. M. Evans

Crawfordsville Social News Highlights Busy Week

Crawfordsville notes from Nellie Manners report visits by Mrs. Gormly of Fairfield and siblings in town. Several residents relocate or travel including Herman Meyer family moving near Burlington and Charles Meyer remaining to drive bus. Local church events feature A N Porter sermon and Methodist group Christmas party with tea gifts for Iowa City hospital.

Lowell Drinkall Winfield Harry Orchard Drinkall Missouri Methodist Church Ollie Anwy Vera Jarrard Washington Iowa State Hospital Iowa City Jean Stewart Maris Rose Beulah Rieh Yula Rose Doris Cherryholmes Maxine Lowe Charles Gardner Galesburg Thelma Loomis Harold Lowe Quincey Mary Wedear Ivle Lowe Harry Paschal Crawfordsville Clar Lowe

Tax Revision Bill Moves Toward House Passage

In Des Moines on December 6 a revived debate over the religious prejudice bill led the Iowa House to tackle miscellaneous measures while the Senate considered a broad inquiry into the state insurance department. Senator Anderson aimed to pass the bill with amendments including a presumption of constitutional violation for inquiries into religious affiliation. An insurance investigation hinges on the Modern Brotherhood of America merger with the Independent Order of Foresters of Canada.

Des Moines Iowa Senate House Senate State Insurance Department Anderson Deu Webster Patterson Kossuth Chrystal Carroll Ths Insurance Department Modern Brotherhood of America Insurance Company Mason City Independent Order of Foresters of Canada M. A Tah Mao Motor Vehicle Administration

Local People and Visitors Share Thanksgiving Week

Mrs. William Hesseltine and Mrs. Lyman Babcock in Brighton area visit. families from Crawfordsville and Fort Madison shop here. Clarence Wice of Burlington Paper travels. Wittemans in town for Thanksgiving. A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Campbell weighs 6% pounds. Several residents attend events and plan trips, including Red Cross first aid class and Iowa City activities.

William Hesseltine Near Brighton Lyman Babcock Clint Fletcher Kenneth Cherryholmes Crawfordsvill F. E. Young Crawfordsville B. F Macon Burlington Paper Company Washington John Witteman Gladys Barbara Carol Ft. Madison Cheyenne Wyo Gail Wilson Sherd Wilson Neil Humble Audrey Thelma Long Grant Humble Don Young Iowa City Boy Scouts Red Cross Harve Carter Chiildren Vandaline Mercedes Mildred Hamasaki Cedar Rapids San Francisco Carter Paula Tracy Don Benblossom Morrison, Ill J. A. Marshall Morrison H. A. Benblossom Edna Palmer

Pittsburgh couple reunites after visit with Shalla family

Louis Reller of Pittsburgh drove here Monday to pick up Mrs. Reller who had been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shalla. They returned to Pittsburgh Wednesday. Charles Biklen's mother Mrs. H L Biklen is ill at Burlington hospital. he visited her Sunday and returned here Monday.

Lloyd Kennedy Gail Edwards San Diego Calif Edwards Martha Whiteman J. A Whiteman East Burlington, Hil Louis Reller Pittsburgh Charles Biklen H. L. Biklen Burlington Hospital

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