Winter Cold Grips Midwest as Snow Approaches
Frigid conditions persist across the central states with sub normal temperatures and multiple deaths from heart attacks tied to the weather. Snow begins in Chicago as a severe cold wave loosens slightly elsewhere while airplanes ground in Toledo Cincinnati and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Middle West
Central States
Pacific Coast
J. R. Lloyd
Toledo
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Colorado
Louisiana
Tennessee
Arkansas
Canada
North American
White River
Ont
Judge Denies New Trial in Ruegsegger v Greiner
District court closes a nineteen day November term with Judge Patterson overruling Carl Ruegsegger's motion for a new trial after a prior directed verdict in favor of John Greiner on an automobile collision suit. Several foreclosure and divorce actions are also resolved or set for further proceedings with various parties. Marie A. Wilson was granted a divorce from Harold J. Wilson at this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Patterson
District Court
Carl Ruegsegger
John Greiner
Ethel Henderson
Sinclair Refining Company
G. FE. Gingerich and
Hawkeye Airways, Inc
Harvey Davis
T. FE. Ree
Hannah Palmer
EB. J. Kallaus and Julia Kallaus
Karthelow& Son
J. Wheelan
Clair Beaty
Edith Bealy
Priscilla A. Junkin
D. F. Berry
Et al
Equitable Life Insurance Co of Iowa
Oscar EB
Schnoebelen Et al
Marie A. Wilson
Harold J. Wilson
Robertson of Brighton in Washington on business
Charles Robertson of Brighton was in Washington yesterday on business, per local dispatch. He was seen at several downtown offices and meetings with officials to discuss matters of mutual interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Robertson of
Brignton
Washington
Craig's Wife staged by junior college Little Theater
The junior college Little Theater presented Craig's Wife in the high school auditorium last night. Harvey Coulter as Craig and Mary Pauls as Mrs Craig lead strong performances with supporting turns by Elizabeth Ragan as Mrs Austin and Beth Crow and Helen Alcorn as the servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Craig
Elizabeth Ragan
Craig
Deficit Reported in County Campaign Finances
The Washington county democratic campaign committee cites receipts of 72.50 and expenses of 72.70 led by FF. E. Smith. Major costs include 15 rental for county headquarters and 40 to state committees. Individual candidates report varied ad, postage, and printing costs. largest single item is 46.00 for postage to voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FF. E. Smith
Washington County
Democratic Campaign Committee
Smith
Roy Mapel
Katherine Flynn
Recorder
W. 8. Boyer
Marion George
Republican Committee
Edna Purvis
Mrs J W Radebaugh visiting parents in Indianola
Friends report Mrs J W Radebaugh is informed her parents in Indianola are slightly improved. She will remain with them for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Radebaugh
Indianola
Pleas Made At Hearing Held Today
Washington December hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee heard Califor nia grape growers plea for legalization of light wines and beer. Rep Clarence Lea said bootleggers hoard prices as grape production rose under prohibition and warned that grapes must be shipped quickly or worthless while wine could be stored if legalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
California
Clarence Lea
Lea
New York
Cherokee Night staged by University of Iowa City troupe
A multi night University of Iowa City theater production presented The Cherokee Night by Lynn Riges. The play depicted tragedies from mixed Cherokee and white ancestry and drew many Washington residents to performances with cast members Priscilla Morrison and Alice Mc Daniel and crew member Lawrence McKune praised for solid acting and thoughtful production details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Riges
University Theater
Iowa City
Washington
Priscilla Morrison
Alice McDaniel
Lawrence McKune
Davenport High Declamatory Contest Postponed After Principal’s Death
The Davenport high school declamatory contest for the boys will be held one week later on Friday evening December 16 in Davenport. Three Washington entrants Virgil Wittmer George Means and Hayden Hughes are listed for the event. The contest was delayed following the death of principal George Edward Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Edward Marshall
Davenport High School
Davenport
Washington
Virgil Wittmer
George Means
Hayden Hughes
Eicher Plans Contest Over Thurston Victory
Representative elect FE C Eicher of Washington will file a contest on behalf of Lloyd Ellis of Sheridan challenging Lloyd Thurston of Osceola who won by 107 votes out of 104000. Eicher will act as Ellis attorney until Ellis takes oath next March succeeding William F Kopp. Papers to be served Thursday after preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
FE. C. Eicher
Lloyd Ellis
Sheridan
Lloyd Thurston
Osceola
Eicher
Ellis
William F. Kopp
Mt. Pleasant
Checker Champions Battle Tonight at Washington Y M C A
Secretary Leigh Soule of the Washington Y M C A reports a checker tournament tonight with players from Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids. Each town will send about ten men and gather at five o clock to compete, with spectators likely to watch as the rivals clash for the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Soule
Washington Y. M. C. A
Grofipe
Checker
Ottumwa
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Eclipse Co. Buys Pauls Yard Here In Clinton Purchase
Judge Patterson signed an order for the sale of the Pauls Lumber yards in Clinton and West Burlington to Eclipse Lumber Company of Clinton. Purchase price for two yards with buildings and equipment was 12000 dollars. Possession in January with stock value expected to exceed 40000 dollars. Receiver C R McCutcheon to remain in charge of other real estate and notes. General creditors anticipated about a 75 percent dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Patterson
Pauls
West Burlington
Eclipse Lumber Company
Clinton
Middle West
Ainsworth
Washington
C. R. McCutcheon
McCutchen
Pauls Company
Bevery Hills Comment on a Lame Duck Congress
In Bevery Hills California a columnist jokes about a lame duck congress and cites Ruth Bryan Owen who failed in a prohibition vote yet cast a retaliatory vote against it. The piece notes her nerve and willingness to defy revenge against former allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevery Hills
Cal
Ruth Bryan Owen
Christmas Party at the County Home
A county home Christmas Eve party is planned with donations welcomed. Packages may be left at Mc Daniels drug store or arrangements can be made by calling the county home. Mrs. R. J. Tanner and the twine were discharged from Washington County Hospital Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDaniels Drue
R. J. Tanner
Washington County Hospital
January Jurors Drawn for District Court Term in 1933
Petit jurors numbering fifty and twelve grand jurors for the year 1933 were drawn at the courthouse. Grand jurors report January 3 for oath before Judge D W Hamilton as the term opens January 2. Petit jurors begin duties January 4 with trials at 1 30 p m unless notified otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
D. W. Hamilton
Grinnell
A C Dewey Elected Chairman Of Tax Reform Group
At city hall yesterday a nucleus for a county tax reform organization formed with A C Dewey as chairman Claire Dewey named secretary H R Morrison Ek D Morrison Orville Elder and Chris Bauer named to the organizing committee A meeting set for next Friday to report on committee work and plan full operation amid calls for tax reform to press Iowa legislators next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ftate
Iown
A. W. Clow
Orville Eider
Chris Bauer
BE. D. Morrison
Joe Pieper
David Blankenhorn
Amos Weaver
Sam Fl Donahey Co
Brown
H. L Whittaker
Fred Neiswanger
Louisa County
Twenty-Three Bodies Lost in Zero Mine Disaster at Yancey
At Yancey Kentucky a coal dust explosion trapped workers at the Htarlan Fuel Company mine. Rescue teams recovered 23 bodies after 1 000 feet of debris. Fourteen men escaped to safety while 250 others in nearby mines were unharmed. Mourning families gathered at the mine entrance as word spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yancey
INS
Htarlan Fuel Company
Big Black Mountain
Local Names List of Voters by Township and Ward
A readable roster lists individuals with associated townships and wards including Lime Creek Two Highland Two Iowa Two Seventy Six Two August Schmidt Iowa Two Crawford Two Washington Twp and others such as Robi Tobin Lee Walton Karl Wood G A White Frank Wesley and Alice Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethyl Rugg
Lime Creek
Ernest Rath
Highland
J. M. Boukup
Iowa
Geraldine Stoutner
Seventy Six
August Schmidt
Robi Tobin
Lee Walton
Lime Cree
Karl Wood
Oregon
G. A. White
Fourth
Frank Wesley
Brighton
Alice Williams
Crawford
H. H. White
Chas. Wiley
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Midwest
Frisco
San Francisco
Denver
Rocky Mountain
Taxpayers Organization
Levi Cooke
United States Brewers’ Association
House of Representatives
Cooke
Little Theater
C. 3. Williams
Stanley Simpson
Genevieve Meacham
Wendall Shafter
Marie Hay
Craig Home
Scott Furniture Company
Carl Jungbluth
Richard Johnson
Helen Jungbluth
Omar Meeks
Panpense
Thurston
Mary
Joseph Stief
Stief
America
Russia
Eclipse CO
Pauls Yard
Lember
Hie
Ropere
Au. MeNaught
Evening Journal
Relerk
R J. Chorpening
Frankiln
Tom Carter
Clay
Dunbar
Cloyee
Cloyee Dunbar
Oo. P. Eisley
Boyd Humble
Percy Klockenteger
Chas McKay
Harry Pearson
Bert Skala
Clifford Sommers
Richmond
Nick Tinnesa
Dutch Creek
Cornelius Walsh
Charles Bartholow
Jackson
Ethel Burham
Donald Brown
Cecil Brown
William Blum
Line Creek
Charles M Rickford
Mrn
Glenn Cuddeback
Franklin
Hugh
Davis
Grace Evans
Emma Engie
Duteh Creek
Pred Franklin
Bethel Flynn
Mamie Flynn
Cedar
Thos Rr
Bertha Hyde
Fred Krebs
Herman Koenig
KR. W. Kephart
Viola Larson
Clara Mott
Karona Menza Marie
Harriet Myers
Emerson Maplethorpe
Della McBride
Josephine Nesbit
Ira O'Loughlin
A.c.dewey
Kentucky
Poumntern
J. J. van Hemert
Pella
John Zaring
Glen Zaring
Kankakee
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