Two Men Charged With Murder In Iowa Deputy Slaying
Elmer Brewer and Patrick Griffin, both jailed near Waterloo, face murder charges and a death penalty bid after Deputy Sheriff W F Dilworth was slain and Deputy I M Mitchell wounded during a suspected juvenile case inquiry. Authorities traced the suspects through snow, and both men reportedly confessed in the sheriff's presence. The crowd at the jail attempted a lynching but dispersed after the sheriff refused to hand over the keys.
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Waterloo
Iowa
INS
Elmer Brewer
Patrick Griffin
W. F. Dilworth
Dilworth
I. M. Mitchell
Brewer
Griffin
H. T. Wagner
Wagner
John W. Gwynne
Burton Hill
Topeka
Kan
E. F. Graves
Christmas Play at U P Church by United Presbyterian Bible School
A Christmas program titled Christmas Around the World will be presented next Tuesday at 7 30 by about 100 participants under Miss Clarice Meek and Miss Carolyn Hamilton. Richard McCleery narrates with fourteen musical numbers and scenes from Holland Norway Germany and Mexico plus biblical tableaux.
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United Presbyterian Bible School
Charel
Clarice Meek
Carolyn Hamilton
Holland
Norway
Germany
Mexico
Christ
Shepherds
Wise Men
Richard McCleery
Mable Livingston
John
William Maeson
Louise
Irene DeLong
Allen
Neil Trotman
Helen
Sevilla Boice
Fred
William Stewart
Mabel Jane Fulton
Hollander
M. C DeLong
Frederick
Robert Mclaughlin
Maria
Nora Blick
House to Vote Next Week on 3.2 Percent Beer Bill
Speaker Garner said the 9.2 per cent beer bill would pass the House next Wednesday or Thursday with a vote slated for Tuesday. Collier predicted a substantial majority. leaders rejected gag rule ideas and pledged open amendments as debate begins. The wine bloc signaled no further fight until the measure reaches the Senate.
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Washington
Garner
House
Collier
Mississippi
Ways and Means
INS
Rep Sea (D
California
Senate
Brothers die in Jamaica New York house fire
Two young brothers were burned to death in a Jamaica New York two story home fire. Their mother and two younger sisters escaped down ladders to safety during the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jamaica, N. Y
New Goodfellows Contributions Update
The committee urges contributors to allow use of their names for efficient fund tracking. Contributions total $50, nearly tying last year’s $51.50. Clip the coupon today to help.
Christmas Vacation Concert by Portnightly Music Dept
The Portnightly music department hosts a holiday concert Monday evening December 26 at the United Presbyterian Church. College students from the program and guests from Washington county will perform. No admission charge, but a free will offering will help cover expenses.
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Cub Music Department
United Presbyterian
Washington
Washington County
Helen Coffey
Bether McCreedy
J. E. Ream
Farm Group Holds Annual Meet With New Officers
The Wililington County Farm Bureau elected KE Hayes of Washington as president for the coming year, with Richard Stephens Oregon township as vice president and Max Waterhouse Clay township as secretary. Walter R. Brown Washington township became treasurer, Cloyd Knapp Cedar township chaired the girls 4H work, C C Roth lisberger Jackson township led the boys 4H, and Mrs Homer Birney Jackson chaired the women’s department. Hayes was named delegate to the Des Moines state convention. Reports were heard, including a county agent summary by Harold Montgomery, and the treasurer noted improved finances. Dinner followed at the United Presbyterian church, with an afternoon address by Farmer Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. . Hayes
Washington
Uwnisip
Wielligton County
Ladina Dum Tau
Juioya Wark
Vickson Township
Bureau
Richard Stephens
Oregon Township
Max Waterhouse
Clay Township
Walter R. Brown
Washington Township
Cloyd Knapp
Cedar Township
C. C Rothlisberger
Jackson Township
Homer Birney
Jackson
Hayes
Des Moines
Harold Montgomery
Farm Bureau
United Presbyterian Church
Farmer Brown
Washington County Taxpayers League
Morrison
Claire Dewey
H. G. Richardson
Kh. DD. Morrison
Jaine Hawkins
Wapello
Washington County
Towa
Iowa
A. J. Johnson
D. H. Wentworth
H A, Dusenberry
Geo. Yeager
Harvey Barnes
Wm. Koenie
Geo. A Eglin
Joseph P. Quinn
S. Cummings
Joe Knotek
DB. C. Poster
Dr. Enos
Mille
Ed Davis
Charles Stearns
Newton Whetetine
Fred Bauer
Roger Rank Romine
Walter Sheets
Ben Brinton
H. W. Sigafoose
Fred Palmer
J. C. Bauer
Harry Dye
Sam T. Donahe
Eleet
League
Lees
Mother kills secretary to protect home in downtown Jacksonville
A mother of five shot and killed a 27 year old secretary in downtown Jacksonville claiming she acted to protect her home. The suspect was held for murder as authorities investigated the incident. Mr and Mrs Charles Pedrey of Mt Pleasant were guests at the Warrens' home over the weekend.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Charles Pedrey
Mt. Pleasant
Lewis Warren
Washington County Farm Bureau 1932 Year in Review
Farm Bureau report by County Agent H J Montgomery details 4H Bread Clubs with 196 girls, 125 completing work, meals, breads, and health gains. Livestock clubs enrolled 44, exhibited 112 head, total club value $3,014.87, premiums $560, trips to Chicago, and large youth participation across multiple projects.
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Livestock Clube
Everett Hayes
Donald Rinner
Baby Beef Club
Eure de Meteber
Dairy Calf Club
Hampshire
Clu
Appreciation Note Acknowledges Community Support
A county agricultural agent thanks the Washington County Farm Bureau supporters including the health unit American Legion city officials press YMCA ministers banks businessmen officers directors and leaders from the Farm Bureau for their cooperation. He wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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American Legion
Y. M
Farm Bureau
Washington County Farm Bureau
H. J. Montgomery
Brighton Girl Is Contest Winner
Myrtle Coakley of Brighton high school in Brighton Iowa won the Journal short story contest for Washington county high school students. Her story Thrills While Growing Up was the unanimous choice for first prize ten dollars. Second prize goes to Helen Crandall for Jimmy, third prize to Virginia Scranton for Angels Unawares. Several stories received honorable mention and will be published on the Journal editorial page.
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Myrtle Coakley
Brighton High School
Brighton
Iowa
Journal
Washington County
Washington
Miss Cookney
Helen Crandall
Jimmy
Virginia Scranton
Ainsworth
Feael
BY Ways
Kenneth Grant
Krighten
Kurt Herschberger
Kualona
Sheriff
Ruth Wehble
Wellman
Virginia Miller
Crawfordsville
Santa Claus
Ruth Hauenastein
Robert Brinton
Mary Strabala
Kalona
Cloyce Johnson
Ruth Robison
Mageste
Erlis Lemley
Katona
Victor
Ange Unawares
Basketball at Y to Feature Burlington- Wapello Clash
The Burlington Y faces a strong opponent from Washington junior college alumni who won the state title. Stanton Kiesey says the Eagers are ready but cautious. Henry Little's freshman team meets Wapello freshmen as a curtain raiser at 7 15 with many spectators expected.
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Washington Junior College
Hame
Y Gymnasium
Wapello
Burlington
Stanton Kiesey
Henry Little
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The fragment recounts a protest and a gun incident in a congressional gallery, noting a sign about licensing visitors who shoot a congressman. It also remarks on American opinion of England and an impression of spending.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Congressional Gallery
Tam
America
England
Local plan provides sausage for needy families
Four hogs donated by Dutch Creek farmers were killed and processed at the County Home to make sausage for relief. About four hundred pounds have already been distributed with the help of Mrs. Della Miller. Families report first fresh meat in a year, and counties urge similar programs and further hog contributions for future distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutch Creek
Della Miller
Washington
Harry Gerdes
Stores Open Evenings Next Week for Christmas Shopping
Most stores handling Christmas goods will be open evenings next week, offering shoppers additional time for holiday buying.
Methodist Cantata by Choir of Fifty Tomorrow Evening
The Christmas cantata The Christ Child by Hawley will be performed by the Methodist choir tomorrow night at 7 30 in Washington churches. About fifty will participate in choruses solos and quartets led by Mrs Lewis Warren with a reading by Dr Witzigman and a large crowd expected.
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Hawley
Methodist
Washington
Lewis Warren
Kathleen Colley
Roy Finch
Lee Holland
Remps Hampeher
A. G Arrasmith
Amy
Washington County Taxpayers League Adopts Constitution
Last night the Washington County Taxpayers League formed an executive committee and adopted a constitution. A meeting is planned next Tuesday at 1 PM to organize further and report to a Friday afternoon taxpayers’ meeting at City Hall.
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U. P. Church
Secretary of the Treasury
Ogden L. Mills
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
New Goodfellows
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County Farm Bureau Hears
Farm Bureau Report
County Farm Bureau Federation
Kathryn
Margaret Stewart
Canada
Col
Nathan William MacChesney
Chicago
Hoover
Ceol. MacChesney
Hanford MacNider
Miyater Coakley
Best Stort
Helen Cran
Dale Seocond
Henry
Dale Kiesey
Walter Welle
Pigae
Robert Elliott Burns
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N. J
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Burns
Evening Journal
Addie
County Organization For Tax
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