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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1939

Page

5

Banquet Draws 300 At Louisa County Beef Cattle Meet

Three hundred people attended the second annual banquet of the Louisa County Beef Cattle Producers association at Columbus High School gym. Remarks covered livestock markets and beef prices. The event featured Armour & Co. official KE Wentworth, musical entertainment by John Yousling, and a 1000 pound steer used for dinner portions.

Columbus Junction Louisa County Beef Cattle Producers’ Association Columbus High School J. H. Huston W. A. Bloonquist Lac Moon Col KE. M. Wentworth Armour & Co Chicago Iowa State College Ames J. M. Poole Chicago Livestock Exchange John Yousling Washington United Presbyterian Church of Columbus City Hugh Morris Association Muscatine Church Hut Jordan Sausage Farm Letts

Nebel Purchases Sam Roth Farm Near Conrad Place

Wayland records note Milton Nebel buys the facia on Sam Roth farm southwest of Noble. Nic Roth and family will move to the Conrad place, which Mitton will vacate. Local items also mention Democratic luncheon attendance, quilting gatherings, births, and social club events with multiple residents named.

Bera Wittmer Wayland Milton Nebel Sam Roth Noble Nic Roth Family 9 Conrad Place Mitton Gancheon Mt. Pleasant C. K. Schantz Lydia Rittler C. E. Rhum Ed Wittiig J. W. Wittiig Oscar Miller TLE E. C. Allen Lyle Zehr Grace Bicher Emma Ernst Eda Boshart Burlington Mr. Pleasant Woodrow Miller C. E. Wyse Harold Meyers Guy Messer Edith Roth Laverne Farmer John Reschley Dennis Klopfenstein Lester Roth Elmer Wenger Leona Barnes Pasadena Calif John Bigham Do. J. Freyenberger Fitzgerald Harvey Eicher Anna Graw Gus Jericho Sam Bergh W.hs Calvin Keith Davenport V. Hall

Winnie Ruth Judd Returns to Arizona Asylum

Winnie Ruth Judd, the so called Tiger Woman, fled 200 miles across the desert on foot after allegedly murdering her two friends. She surrendered in Yuma after a daylong trek exhausted and sunburned. Police later surrounded a drugstore phone booth where she attempted to call her husband, Dr William C. Judd of Los Angeles.

Phoenix. Ariz Winnie Ruth Judd Arizona Desert Yuma Ariz Willian C. Judd Los Angles Joe Metz State Liquor Enforcement Board

Funeral of Miss Minnie Wolfe at St James Church

Funeral services for Miss Minnie Wolfe were held yesterday at St. James Catholic Church conducted by Father H J Corcoran. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers Ed Sullivan Ed Harmeler Dr J A Marie James Boyd Joe Dougall and James Casey.

Miss Wolfe Minnie Wolfe St. James Catholic Church H J. Corcoran Elm Grove Cemetery Ed Sullivan Ed Harmeler J. A. Marie James Boyd Joe Dougall James Casey

NLRB Member Calls Toland Suggestion Nonsense

Edwin S. Smith of the National Labor Relations Board rejects Edmund Toland proposed influence in a House committee inquiry as nonsense. The exchange occurred during an executive session after Toland presented a memo from NLRB research director David J. Sapers advising Smith not to proceed.

Washington, D. C Edwins. Smith National Labor Relations Board Edmund M. Tojland House CIO Toland N.L.R.B David J. Sapers Smith Washington Abe Murdock Utah

Condition of Mrs Marr Injured in Crash Very Critical

Mrs Marr remains in very critical condition after a collision at a crossing near Ainsworth. The engine struck the car as it neared the tracks. both occupants were thrown clear. Engineer W B Leech said he blew the whistle, with Conductor C C Humble and Fireman George Selciag aboard. Dr F M Mahin and bystanders aided at the scene. Marr family details and survivors listed, including wife Rose Wood and two sons Roy and Carl.

Mr. Marr W. B. Leech C. C. Humble George Selciag Rolia Gardner Auline Hazelett F. M. Mahin William Tunis Marr Thomas Sarah Stewart Marr Marr Ainsworth Mary Marr Rose Wood Roy Davenport Carl Richard Marr Tulsa Okla Jesse Marr Long Beach Calif

Presbyterian Men Meet at Junction

The Brotherhood of nearby Presbyterian churches will meet at the Columbus Junction Presbyterian Church on Monday at 6 30 PM. Supper will be followed by a program and speaker. The constitution is to be presented by adoption and other business matters will be discussed. All are urged to join for fellowship.

Columbus Junction Presbyterian Church

Reads of Brother's Death Revealed Far Apart

Two brothers Jesse Harlan of Ottumwa and Elbert Harlan, 74, lived 30 miles apart for 20 years without knowing each other’s whereabouts. Elbert claimed no relatives and that Jesse had died 20 years ago. Funeral rites shift to the Hedrick family cemetery.

Sigourney Jesse Harlan Ottumwa Elbert Harlan Keokuk County Jesse Elbert Hedrick

Thanking friends after the death of Minnie Wolfe

The Wolfe family expresses sincere gratitude for the sympathy and help shown after the death of their daughter and sister Minnie Wolfe. Mrs. Joseph Wolfe and Family.

Minnie Wolfe Joseph Wolfe

McNutt Visits McIntyre During Asheville Recovery

President Franklin D. Roosevelt, visiting Asheville North Carolina, met with Paul V. McNutt federal security administrator and potential successor to the presidency. The liaison followed Roosevelt’s stop at Warm Springs Georgia and included a return to Washington with McIntyre presidential secretary Marvin McIntyre recovering from illness.

Marvin McIntyre Asheville N. C Paul V. McNutt McIntyre Washington Warm Springs

Kidnapped Lexus Boy Questioned In Port Arthur Case

Irwin Mingle, an 11 year old Port Arthur boy, his father and Dr W C Welch were seized for questioning after the kidnaping. The boy escaped, returning home as kidnappers entered the living room. A ransom of 15000 dollars was demanded.

Irwin Mingle Port Arthur Tex W. C. Welch

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Dineen Junction Nebel SAM Roth Farm Juliet Eileen Herrick New York Romeo George Lowther Eileen Lowther Cio-Afl NLRB Arthur D. Healy Massachusetts Howard W. Smith Virginia Charles Halleck Indiana Harry N. Koutzohn Ohio McNutt F. D. R. Aide Paul V. McNutt and Is Grill B David the Beetle) Beadle Hell's Kitchen Admiral Graf Spee Exeter Iowa Mason City Inez Clark California Iowa Daily Press Lexus Medico Fred Mingle Irwin
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