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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1934

Page

8

T H Berdo Recovers After Can Operation

T H Berdo is recovering nicely after a can operation performed a few days ago. Doctors expect a full recovery as friends visit and offer support.

T. H. Berdo

Muscatine Mayor Plans South America Tour

Mayor Herman Lord and local aviator Maurice Lorber will depart early next month for a three month study tour of South America to examine economic and political conditions. Lord will report findings to President Roosevelt on return in April.

Muscatine PD. C. Dee Herman Lord Iowa League of Municipalities Maurice Lorber South America Lord Thooswvelt

No Prosecution for Cooper Says Counsel

Leslie F Francis, counsel for the state liquor control commission, states there is no provision in Iowa liquor law to prosecute Chairman Phearell M. Cooper for issuing 200 state liquor seals to J. L. Farmer in Cedar Rapids. He disputed Linn County Attorney G. K. Thompson's plan to pursue actions, claiming the report finds no prosecutable basis.

Des Moines Phearell M. Cooper State Liquor Control Commission J. L. Farmer Cedi Rapids Leslie F Francis Cooper Farmer G. K. Thompson Linn Enunty

Keep Your Sidewalks Clean: Owner Liable

Davenport officials remind that sidewalks must be cleared within 14 hours after a snowfall. Property owners should ensure tenants keep walks clean, or be jointly responsible with the city in case of an accident.

Davenport

Community News From Red Brick on December 15

Mrs Cyrus Birka visited Mrs John Strain on Thursday evening. Mrs Nash of Washington cares for Dennis Flynn who is slowly improving. Grandpa Wilson added a new coat of paint to his home. The detainers with colds include Mr and Mrs John Caldwell Mr Whetstine and Mr and Mrs Babb. Frederick Wenger broke his arm skiing last Saturday and is slowly recovering while attending school. Henry Dinkemeyer of Chicago visited Charles Wilson this week.

Cyrus Birka John Strain Nash Washington Dennis Flynn Grandpa Wilson John Caldwell Whetstine Babb Frederick Wenger Jacob Wenger

Local Notes From Young America Personals

Local diary items mention Lou Rhodebeck traveling to Wilmington for the winter and Sanford staying with Briley and Mrs Elmer Cherry. Steve Crawford and Raymond Humeston take over the Des Moines Sunday Messenger route. Richard Polph and Willis Swartz noted on leave. Mrs Chris Swarty not improved. Junior Hameton visited Richard Pringle. Claude Rhodebeck mentioned.

Lou Rhodebeck Wilington Sanford Bh. C

Immortal Victor Herbert Melodies Make Toyland Film Treat

Victor Herbert score guides Hal Roach MGM feature Babes in Toyland with minor modern saxophone insertions. Swallow says the wind parts were adjusted to fit the sax, while key Herbert tunes like Toyland Hang March and Country Dance appear. Starring Tanre? and Hardy, the film plays at the State Theater Sunday Monday and Tuesday.

Victor Herbert Melodies Victor Herbert John W. Swallow Swallow Spain Aleas Felix Knieht Atwater Kent National Finetist Tor-Tom Virginia Karns Major Jackson International Famous Radio Orchestra Freeyiehes Rabee Hardy State Theater

Local notes from Columbus Junction and surrounding area

Community diary items from Columbus Junction dated December include visitors to the Wilcox family in Rock Island and Muscatine accounts. Des Moines fair officials meet. Kingsbury Inn owner W A Knott suffers paralysis. Medical updates on Margaret Barker at Hershey hospital and J J Roberts returning from Chicago. Royal Arch Masons chapter officers elected with installation planned in January. Other travel news notes Kerrs visiting Chicago Hobart and F M Mossberry hosting Warsaw friends.

We. Wreener Louisa County Fair Association Des Moines W. A. Knott Kingsbury Inn B. A. Knot Margaret Barker Hershey Hospital Muscatine J. J. Roberts Chicago Royal Arch Masons J. A. Summers W. A. Norris BW. McWilliame Warsaw, Jr. S Cline Mike

Corn Hog Contract Details For 1935 In Iowa

Iowa farmers review 1935 corn hog contract terms including 19 to 20 percent corn production reduction from 1932 base and 35 cent per bushel payment. Provisions cover hog payments, base changes, appeals, audits, and delegation to county committees with state supervision. A regional Kansas City meeting will discuss interpretations and rulings.

R. M. Evans Towa Kansas City State Board of Review Federal Statistician Des Moines Evans Iowa Agricultural Extension Service Conneec

Lodges Washington lodge No 26 holds regular meetings

Lodges Washington lodge No 26, A M and A M announces regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Harry E Turner serves as W M and A W Yard as secretary.

Washington Lodge No A. M Harry E. Turner W. M A. W. Yard

Eastbound and Westbound Rail Timetable Details

Railway timetable listing eastbound and westbound trains with departures and arrivals at Washington and branch lines. Notes indicate special stop rules for Nos 3 4 11 and local stops at various towns and counties. Agents J McKay and L Goodlander annotate station details and service notes.

California el Paso Brighton Fairfield Eldon Belknap Centerville Seymour Allerton Princeton Spickards Excelsior Springs Liberty L. Goodlander

Program Driver to County Allotment Initiative

A 1665 program driver guides the county allotment process to allocate resources. Officials, likely from COMM Lecs, coordinate with local agencies to implement funding and scheduling. Community leaders discuss implications for services and future planning.

W C Conner Dies at Hinckley Minn

Eko A Conner and sister report the death of their brother W C Conner at his Hinckley Minnesota home. He was the eldest of the Conner siblings and born in Washington before moving away about forty years ago. He will be remembered by many old timers here. Five children survived.

Eko A. Conner Miss W. C. Conner Hinckley Minnesota Conner Washington

Farmer income drop blamed for low mood in 1929 era

Fred W. Far Cent, president of the Chicago and North Western Railway, told the Cham ber of Commerce that farmers faced a 50 percent cut in national income in 1929 versus 1999, arguing the burden helped produce widespread low mood.

Des Moines Fred W. Farcent Chicago & North Western Railway Co Chamber of Commerce United States

Local Social Roundup Notes From Madison to Cedar Rapids

Local items report Mr and Mrs George A Stewart and family attending Blossom Time in Madison with William Stewart in the lead tenor role. Other bits note Joneta Sarby and Elsie Glassburner off to Iowa City for Joyous Season, a Christmas tree display, and visits to the University of Iowa and Coe College. Also listed are prices, jobs, and a meal at Midway Cafe, with various residents and shoppers cited.

George A. Stewart Frey L. Stewart Jane Madison Wis University Players William Stewart Joneta Sarby Elsie Glassburner Iowa City Midway Cafe Frances Witthoft County Welfare A. Keith Droz Howard L. McCreedy R. V. Rickard Macon Washington Iowa Leigh W. Soule Maude McCreedy Cedar Rapids

Local Births And Admissions At Washington County Hospital

At the Washington county hospital a son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Milo Patterson of Wellman weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces. A son was born to Mr and Mrs TNff Christner of Washington weighing 71 pounds. Jon Woods admitted for medical care and Miss Viola Curl had tonsil removal at the hospital this morning.

Milo Patterson Wellman Washingcoon County Hospital Tnff Christner Washington Jon Woods Washington County Hospital Viola Curl

Miss Fannie Cooke Plans Newark Arrival After Visit

Miss Fannie Cooke of Brooklyn leaves here after four weeks with the Warren sisters and plans to reach Newark New Jersey tonight by aero plane after a bus ride to Moline. A motorcyclist skidded near the J C Penney store this morning but escaped serious injury, only a possibly hurt knee.

Fannie Cooke Brooklyn Ela Sylvia Warren Newark N. J Aero Flows City Moline Dayton

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