Red Cross County Membership Rises to 2143
Final roll call shows Washington county membership at 2143 up 54 from a week ago. Town totals include Washington 685 in the town and township, Brighton township 108 with 86 in the town of Brighton. Donations total 2 330 838 with additional contributions beyond memberships.
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Red Cross
Washington County
Rose Reid
Roll Call Chatsman
Wallington
Washinton
Washington
Washington Township
Brighton Township
Brighton
Reid
Coun Vy
The
Red
Fires in Dubuque City Reach $513 Loss Across 45 Incidents
Fire Chief William Ryan reports 45 fires in Dubuque during November caused a total loss of $513, averaging about $11.40 per fire. The month’s fire record highlights widespread damage to homes and businesses, with numerous incidents across the city.
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Dubugue
Dubuque Homes
William Ryan
Remittert of Verdict Reduces Jury Award in Erb Case
Attorneys for Mrs. Erma Erb filed a remittitur with the clerk to reduce a jury verdict in the Waldo Swartzvendruber and Or ville Morrison case from over 12 000 to 7 000. The court ruled the verdict excessive and warned a new trial if the plaintiff did not accept the reduction. The plaintiff now agrees to remit about 7 000.
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Erma Erb
Waldo ‘Swartzvendruber
Orville Morrison
Weeks Names Helpers for Greek War Relief
Des Moines Carl Weeks announces two more county chairmen for the $100,000 statewide campaign. Edward K. Spencer of Grinnell College is named Poweshiek county chair, with Peter Staffanon assisting in Grinnell. M. G. Addicks of Newton National Bank is named Jasper county chair.
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Des Moines
Carl Weeks
Iown
Creek War
Edward K. Spencer
Grinnell College
Poweshiek County
M. G. Addicks
Newton National Bank
Newton
Jasper County
Spencer
Peter Staffanon
Grinnell
Y M C A Board Meets Discuss Windows and Davenport Meeting
The Y M C A board met last night. Charles Davis reported on installing new windows in the swimming pool room. Secretary Leigh Soule and President John Winga spoke about the recent area meeting in Davenport.
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Charles Davis
House Committee
Leigh Soule
John Winga
Davenport
22 Million Relief Expenditures Reported for Iowa
Iowa spent 22,122,994 in the fiscal year ending 1940 under the social welfare department. The report to Governor Wilson shows old age assistance leading with 13,185,441. relief 8,446,224. aid to the blind 406,900. and child welfare 84,429. About 260,000 received aid at year start, rising to 295,000 in February, then 240,000 in June.
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George A. Wilson
Social Welfare Board
Hitler Defends War Aims as Axis Reverses Mount Abroad
Adolf Hitler spoke from a steel platform at a Nazi factory promising relentless, uncompromising warfare while British and Greek forces repelled Italian advances in Egypt and Albania. He framed the conflict as a battle between world powers and the underprivileged nations, praising German sacrifices and pledging future blows, with Italy’s Greece campaign noted only in passing.
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Joe Alex Morris
United Press
Adolf Hitler
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Egypt
Albania
Hitler
Britain
England
Greece
Soviet
Russia
Fuhrer
Twelve Classifieds and One Draftee Enlists
A group of registrants received classifications: 1A ready for immediate induction, 1B limited service, 2A occupational deferment, 3A dependents, and 4F unfit for service. Robert Venzke, working on the Ben Stout farm, volunteered for immediate induction for a year of training and will be available with the next county quota, order number 184. He sought to go now rather than wait for a later call.
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Robert Venzke
Ben Stout
Duke and Duchess on U S soil homecoming for duchess
The Duke of Windsor and his American born wife returned to the United States for a dental operation and expressed happiness at being back. It marked the duke's first visit in 16 years and the duchess’s 12 year absence from her homeland with both in high spirits.
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Miami
U.P
Duke of Windsor
United States
Rukgaber Elected C of C President
Walter Rukgaber won the presidency of the Washington Chamber of Commerce succeeding L. C. Willits who served two years. C. V. Cruft became vice president Ed Muck treasurer and O. E. Schmitt was re elected secretary. New directors include L. A. Jane Harry Sowed n Preston Walt Ray Box Nic McCleery and Glenn Holden.
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Walter Rukgaber
Washington Chamber of Commerce
L. C. Willits
Rukegaber
C. V. Cruft
Ed Muck
O. E. Schmitt
L. A. Jane
Harry Sowden
Preston Walt
Ray Box
Nic McCleery
Glenn Holden
Chamber
Plans to Make Mattress Material Available in Washington County
Washington County families may receive free cotton and ticking for mattress making through a surplus cotton program. A meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Farm Bureau office will feature J. W. Merrill explaining the plan to representatives from AAA the board of supervisors Farm Bureau Farm Security Administration and other groups. Eligibility is determined by the county AAA committee and education work will be coordinated by the county extension agent and women’s home project leaders. Further details will be available at the Farm Bureau AAA or Farm Security offices after the meeting.
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Washington County
County Aaa
Board of Supervisors
Washington County Farm Bureau
The
Farm Security Administration
Farm Bureau
J. W. Merrill
Iowa
U. S Department of Agriculture
Surplus Commodities Administration
AAA
Women's Home Project
County Farm Bureau
Conner Plans Move to Fort Riley for Cavalry Officers School
Lieutenant Walter G. Conner of Troop D will leave this afternoon for Fort Riley Kansas to attend a three months mechanized cavalry officers school. He will later join the Washington troop in camp at Brownwood Texas. Sergeant Robert Porter of Troop D is set to leave Saturday for a non commissioned officers school.
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Walter G. Conner
Fort Riley
Kan
Washington
Brownwood
Texas
Robert Porter
Greeks Launch New Drive Along Albanian Front
Greek forces pressed northward in two columns from Porto Edda and Argyrokastro to strike Italian defenses on the 150 mile Albanian front. An official Rome communique listed Italian losses in November at 3,428 men killed wounded or missing.
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Athens
Lower Albania
Porto Edda
Argyrokastroy
Rome
U.pr
Mrs Cummings of Riverside Dies at 71
Riverside memorial reports Mrs Charles Cummings 71 died at home after years of declining health. Funeral set for 2 PM Wednesday at Trinity Methodist Church with burial in Riverside cemetery. She and Charles Cummings had a son Arthur Alonzo who died in infancy and adopted sons Russell and Everett. Survived by Russell Cummings of Rock Island Everett at home and grandson Sumner Cummings of Ft Madison.
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Riverside
Charles Cummings
Trinity Methodist Church
Riverside Cemetery
Letha Lingo
Milton Lingo
Mary Lingo
Joseph Cummings
Charles
Arthur Alonzo
Russell
Everett
Cummings
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Russell Cummings
Rock Island
Sumner Cummings
Ft. Madison
Festicorn Fund Nears Eight Hundred With Two New Gifts
The Festicorn fund stands around $800 with a total goal of $2,000. An $43.25 addition was recorded to cover a deficit. Many soliciting committee members have not reported yet and several subscriptions are still hoped for. Two unsolicited gifts are noted, including Tucker Chevrolet and several individuals. Fort Riley personnel plan to join the Texas camp later.
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Tucker Chevrolet
John Winga
Nisnat
Tre Gee
Farmer Friend
Walter Rukgaber
G. H. Mangold
Lee Ee
Troopers Attend Oyster Supper Seven Legion Post Sends Off D Troop
Washington's Troop D of the American Army arrives at the YMCA for an oyster supper hosted by Leon Beatty American Legion Post. More than 160 attendees, including Legion members, hear remarks from Ralph Shannon and Attorney T. L. Brookhart advocating strong defense and national readiness as the unit prepares for a year of training before Texas deployment.
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Washington
Troop D
Texas
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Y.M.C.A
Legion
Legionaires
Howard Miller
Jay Brown
Legion Post
Commando Miller
Ralph Shannon
United States
Europe
America
Shannon Belives
National Guard
T. L. Brookhart
The
France
Iown
St. Louis
Troop D Roster Lists Officers and Enlisted for Camp Bowie
First Sergeant Rudy Knottnherus provides Troop D roster with officers Capt Oral J. Brown First Lieuts Walter G. Conner Max A. Donaldson Second Lieuts Roger A. Eicher Nathaniel E. Young James L. McGraw and staff and corporal ranks. Includes Privates first class and Privates names plus reserve listing Wright C. Beggs Jr Robert A. Truman Wendell Voss Wilbur PD Wright and Franklin Sistern.
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Oral J. Brown
Walter G. Conner
Max A. Donaldson
Roger A. Eicher
Nathaniel E. Young
James L. McGraw
Robert G. Amilong
Charles A. Anderson
Charles M. Anderson
Albert A. Augustine
Edwing. Barden
Donald W. Bealer
Vernon R. Beenblossom
Chas. E. Bidwell
David L. Brinning
George A. Brock
Lyle W. Brock
Eugene W. Chalupa
Harold W. Colen
Gerald A. Connelly
Charles L. Cory
Merl W. Crawford
Marion Crawford
Rex H. Dawson
Dale Karll
John Edgington
Harlan D. Evans
Roy A. Fields
Alvin L. Fry, Jr
Clarence KE. Haifley
George I. Harvey
William G. Henss
Russell W. Heyde
Stanley Be, Hubrey
Thomas W. Kelly
Roger H. Lines
Warren E. Lins
Donald Longer
Francis Lopshire
Chester McChurch
Walter Mcfarland
Eugene McGinnis
Otis Messenger
James Olinger
Wright C. Beggs, Jr
Robert A. Truman
Wendell ©. Voss
Wilbur PD. Wright
Franklin Sistern
Kalona liquor arrest leads to seven months jail term
Clarence Lewis of Kalona was arraigned with Judge Frank Bechly at Sigourney after a raid on his Naiona tavern found whiskey and signs of selling liquor. He received seven months to a county jail. Sheriff Putnam and deputy Hiriesey reported 25 to 30 youths present, many minors, some from Kalona and Washington, with at least one underage buyer.
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Kalona
Clarence Lewis
Frank Bechly
Sigourney
Lewis
Naiona
H. M. Putnam
Stan Hiriesey
Maighead Belore
Lue Tence
J. m. Phovee
Ludipe
Ruchard A. Stewart
Suerart Putnam
Putnam
Katona
Washington
Victory in Egypt Reported as Allied Forces Break Through
London reports a blitzkrieg style advance by British forces across western Egypt reaching the Mediterranean coast. Churchill says over 4,000 prisoners and many tanks captured, with Free French units and possibly Polish legionaries aiding in the operation near Sidi Barrani.
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London
Egypt
Mediterranean
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Cane
Sidi Barrani
Churchill
To Elect Officers at Church Meeting
A family night dinner for members and friends of the Christian church will be held Wednesday evening at 6 30. Following the dinner church officers will be elected for the coming year. Each family attending the dinner is asked to bring a basket dinner. All church members and friends are cordially invited to enjoy the dinner and evening together.
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Christian Church
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Rudolph W. Knottherus
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Gilbert R. Dickinson
Thomas H. Dodd
Willard R. Edmondson
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Robert £. Porter
Clarence R. Rea
Marsh G. Atkinson
Alfred W. Hoskins
Cyril James
Robert V. Lewis
Richard W. Longer
William J. Longer
Cleo D. Mitchell
William G. Mitchell
Omer W. Palmer
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John M. Bidwell
John B. Combs
Glenn L. Durst
Wayne F. Durst
John E. Flynn
Arenie Godwin
Max A. Goodwin
Glenn A. Hamilton
Richard M. Hawkins
Merley E. Hiller
Leonard A. Lovelett
Ralph O'Donnell
Charles M. Plecker
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Francis J. Reed
Frederick &. Reid, Jr
Earl Richardson
William G. Robertson
Donald J. Walker
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