Brewers urge 3.2 percent beer bill before House Ways and Means
Breeders of the nation led by Levi Cooke urge enactment of a 3.2 per cent beer measure. They oppose 2.75 per cent and propose a safe margin by keeping beer near 3.1 per cent. They say a 3.2 per cent beer would shift politics and economy, with large investments planned.
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Washington
House
Brewers of the Nation
Levi Cooke
U. S. Brewers Association
Collier
Mississippi
Supreme Court
St Louis
Anheuser-Buseh
Ways and Means
Huber
Mitchell
Congress
Mrs. Kensler Burial Services Held for Washington Native
Mrs. George Kensler, former Washington resident, died at a son's home in Mystic Iowa. Funeral services are planned at Delta tomorrow afternoon then the burial will take place at Elm Grove cemetery in Washington.
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Elm Grove Cemetery
George Kensler
Washington
Mystic
Iowa
Delta
Kensler
Revival Services At Union Dale Church
Evangelists Rev. D. M. Howe of Ohio and Rev. Fr. Johnson of Pleasant Plain Iowa lead revival meetings at Union Dale Church each evening at 7 twelve, continuing through this week and next weather permitting. Rev. W. T. Boston urges everyone to attend and hear the Old Fashioned Gospel preached by Bible believers.
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W. T. Boston
United Brethren
Union Dale Chrch
Union Dale UU
B. Charel
D. M. Howe
Ohio
Rfr
By-Ways to Issue Best Humor Collection for 1932
The By-the-way column announces the return of BY-WAYS a humor collection to be issued late next week. The 1932 edition will be about fifty pages with an ornamental cover and illustrations. It features hundreds of items from many local contributors and costs fifteen cents, timed for Christmas mailing.
Initiation Service at Y's Men's Club
The Y's Men's Club held a formal initiation service with talks on the club's objects and constitution. George Freshwaters and others were called upon by chairman Robert Arthur. dog coon hunt plans were announced. a volleyball challenge with Ottumwa Y's was accepted. a joint meeting with the Washington club was proposed for next week. The Goodfellows Committee named Dick McCleery as chair and outlined plans to aid needy families with baskets to be filled on December 23 and delivered December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Freshwaters
Milburn McKay
Leigh Soule
Dick McCleery
Lewis Warren
Robert Arthur
W. D. Dwyer
Max Marble
Coon Hunt
Lee Holland
Ottumwa
Washington Club
Goodfellows Committee
Fred Stow
John Winga
Harland Mead
Henry Bailey
Howell Chancellor Pythian Lodge Here
W. B. Howell elected chancellor commander of the Knights of Pythias lodge to be installed at the first January meeting. New officers include H. J. McCreedy, R. Sherman, Jesse Winga, F. K. Wella, Harvey Waggoner, G. A. Reinert, C. B. Root, Seth Waggoner, and W. R. Fordyce as trustee for three years. A key date is January 25 when a supreme chancellor representative from Oregon will visit with many lodges attending.
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W. BF. Howell
Knights of Pythias Lodge
H. J. McCreedy
R. &. Sherman
Jesse Winga
FF. KB. Wella
Harvey Waggoner
G. A. Reinert
C. BE. Root
Seth Waggoner
W. BR. Fordyce
Supreme Chancellor
Oregon
Supreme Chancellors
Distribute Two Million in Dividends From Closed Iowa Banks
Iowa banking head L A Andrew announced approximately two million dollars in dividends will be distributed before Christmas to depositors of closed banks under state supervision. He said the receivership department has aimed to distribute as many dividends as possible, noting the total will aid many towns statewide.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Banking Department
L. A. Andrew
Andrew
John Greiner Seriously Ill At Home On South Marion
John Greiner is reported to be seriously ill at his home on South Marion Avenue. Neighbors await further updates as family members request quiet in the residence.
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John Greiner
South Marion Avenue
Country Club Board Holds Election in 1932
The Washington Golf and Country Club elected Fred E. Neiswanger president Hugh H. McCleery vice president and T W Harwood secretary treasurer for 1932. Directors include Dr A W Clow Preston Wolf Lester Orr Ralph Gibson Carl Jungbluth and Orville Elder. The year aims to improve grounds and equipment as the nine bent grass greens and water system enhance member enjoyment. Bunny Blair praised as screens keeper for his service.
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Washington Golf and Country Club
Fred E. Neiswanger
Hugh H. McCleery
T. W. Harwood
Jlaus
Fred Neiswanger
Club
Will’ Harwood
Bunny Blair
Ascreens
A. W. Clow
Preston Wolf
Lester Orr
Ralph Gibson
Carl Jungbluth
Orville Elder
Must Mail Early for Distant Places
The notice urges early Christmas mailing to ensure delivery, listing ship-by dates for Pacific, western, southwestern, southern, eastern, and neighboring states. It explains shoppers have started early to improve mailing reliability and store selection.
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Pacific States
Washington
Oregon
California
Nevada
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Miss Isabbelle Anwy Returns Home from Duncan Visit
Miss Isabbelle Anwy, who had been visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Duncan, returned to her home near Crawfordsville this morning. Her cousin, Dale Duncan, accompanied her to her home.
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Isabbelle Anwy
W. L. Duncan
Crawfordsville
Dale Duncan
Hoover budget sketches large reductions and new taxes
President Hoover submitted a budget proposing a 2.45 percent general sales tax on most goods and a continuation of the federal gasoline tax to raise funds. He calls for $4. VNS 808,344 in expenditures for the next fiscal year, with a $580 million reduction from the current year and major cuts across departments. He also outlines a drastic restraint plan including civilian payroll cuts and halting new federal construction. Prohibition enforcement funding is set at about $9.56 million for the next year, with Coast Guard costs noted.
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Washington
Hoover
Treasury
Coast Guard
Hue
Test Pupils on Color Harmony
Fifty twelve year old Washington children were tested this week by Dr. William E. Walton of the University of Iowa psychology department on color discrimination and harmony. The study seeks vocational guidance by linking artistic color discrimination to art and musical tone discrimination to music. Results from Cedar Rapids grade school children were cited, with tests given individually and no results announced yet.
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Washington
William E. Walton
Psychology
University of Iowa
Walton
University of Nebraska
Iowa University
Cedar Rapids
Rotary Club
Legion to Stage Hunting Contest in Leon Beatty Post
Members of the Leon Beatty American Legion post organized a rabbit hunting contest to be held Saturday through Monday with the proceeds dietary item for a Legion dinner next Tuesday. Commander Jay Brown appointed Preston Wolf general in charge. Bill Brown and Martin Whittaker named captains. The losing side will cook the meal. The post plans social activities to boost local ex service involvement. Miss Aurelia Pickett of Fairfield arrives to visit Miss Cathryn McConary this evening.
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Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Post
Jay Brown
Preston Wolf
Mr. Wolf
Bill Brown
Martin Whittaker
Leon Leatty
Brown
Legion
Congress Dances Pleases None in Extra Session Note
In Beverly Hills California Will Rogers comments that Congress pleased nobody after the November vote left a split result. Forty three Democrats seen as villains and a mix of Republicans and Democrats caused an extra session. He dismisses the idea of deliberate obstruction costing the government money.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Europe
Congress
Pias
News Photographer to Address Rotary
Washington Rotary club will hear George Yates, staff photographer for the Des Moines Register Tribune, next Monday at noon. Yates previews a wide experience in his field and the equipment of the trade, following a highly praised talk at Waterloo.
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George Yates
Des Moines Register & Tribune
Washington Rotary Club
Yates
Rotary Club
Waterloo
Mercury Drops 45 Degrees Here
Severe cold blanketed the area with readings plunging from 53 to sub zero across most of the state. Wind chill and a recent minor snow event left sidewalks slick as temperatures dipped to eight above early morning and into the zero to minus ranges overnight.
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DHS
Iowa
INS
Weather Bureau
Keokuk
Charlee City
Lions City
McCleery Named Gov't Livestock Loan Inspector
Howard L. McCleery of Iowa City has been appointed livestock loan inspector for the territory by the Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation of Slony City. Loans directly to farmers will finance cattle, Moe and sheep purchases with 7 percent interest and no intermediary fees, for three to twelve month terms.
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Howard L. McCleery
Fomerly
Washington
College Street
Iowa City
Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation
Slony City
Iowa
Moe
McCleery
Sioux City
Welfare pork drive unites markets in Washington County
A county welfare effort launches to feed needy families this winter by sausage making from donated hogs. Five Washington meat markets will collaborate to prepare and store sausage, with Mrs. Della Miller supervising distributions to more than 300 families. Farmers pledge hogs and help with on farm butchering to supply the program. Daily calls for volunteers and donors are urged as the campaign expands to other communities.
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Washington County
Washington
Rev. C. W. Kiein
Teeney
Della Miller
Thompson
Orteg & Speer
Kurtz Royal
Journal
Good Fellows Coupon Drive Seeks Donor Support
The reported first batches of Goodfellows coupons arrive as lists show names like Arrasmith Purvis Bergatist Binspohr for Deluxe Shoe Repair. Money sent via coupons funds a Christmas aid program for needy families with volunteers carrying out the work. A next donor is sought with an estimated 250 dollars needed this year.
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Arrasmith
Hina Purvis
A. Bergatist
Laura Binspohr
Ae Deluxe Shoe Repair
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