Sheriff Shot Dead in Howell County Missouri Ambush
Sheriff C Roy Kelly, 46, of Howell County Missouri, was killed in an ambush with three bandit suspects in West Plains. One suspect was captured as armed posses searched the region. The shooter fled on foot while a getaway driver escaped. A third man named Robert Grace, 20, of Paragould Arkansas, was wounded and captured after being questioned at a garage about a nearby store robbery.
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West Plains
C. Roy Kelly
Howell County
Howell
Kelly
Robert Grace
Paragould
Ark
Pleas James
Paragouid
C C. McCallen
Relief Bill Advances in House to Aid Farm Lands
The House moved quickly to a $100 million increase in land bank capital under Steagall amid White House pressure. Steagall argued the measure would curb farm mortgage foreclosures by boosting bank reserves, while Luce framed it as a step to free assets and restore prosperity as part of Hoover’s program.
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Washington
Congress
White House
House
Steagall
Banking and Currency Committee
Luce
Massachusetts
Hoover
Seamen Beaten in Honolulu Riots
In Honolulu Hawaii two United States seamen were severely beaten during a renewal of the race riot. The clashes follow a week of street fights between whites and foreigners, marking the first flare of underlying tensions since last week.
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Honolulu
T. H
United States
Hoover Moratorium Action Delayed in Senate Vote
Walker Re-Elected Farm Bureau Head Senate Action Delayed Defer Vote on Hoover Moratorium. The report covers Senate delays on ratifying the Hoover war debt moratorium, leadership plans for Monday and potential continuous session, plus House approval of the measure 317 to 100 and upcoming Senate considerations.
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Walker
Farm Bureau
Washington
Senate
Hiram Johnson
California
Majority
Watson
Mrs Allender Dies Here At 76 In Washington
Mrs N Pp Allender 76 died about 7 30 this morning at her home on North Marion avenue after illness since September She leaves a brother George King of Des Moines and many nieces and nephews The burial is in Keota with services at the Washington house and Keota cemetery and the pastor Rev Chamness officiating Friends may call at 220 North Marion avenue until Monday noon
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S. P. Telford
Keota
Rev
Chamness
North
Marion Avenue
851 Members in Red Cross Here
Washington county reports 851 members in the fiftieth anniversary Red Cross roll call, led by roll call chairman Mrs. T. Brookhart. The total falls 49 short of the goal, with Jefferson county reporting about 50. The breakdown includes Washington 485 and various townships and branch chapters.
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Washington County
Highland
Lexington
Christmas Goodfellows drive presses for extra funding
Washington Goodfellows seeks 200 more for Christmas baskets and toys amid rising need across the county. The drive relies on daily Journal coupons and small cash donations from local businesses and residents, with a preliminary list of contributors published and more names to follow. The effort builds on past success and a pending charity football revenue to aid families during the holiday season.
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Washington
Evening Journal
Washington Goodfellows
Y's Men's Club
Pest
Goodfellows
County Agent Montgomery Recaps Farm Bureau Year
Harold Montgomery reports the county farm bureau's 1931 activities and accomplishments. Highlights include 440 memberships, 423 meetings with 2,996 attendees, 11 directors meetings, 10,136 total attendees at major events, 77 specialist days, 3,211 interviews, 1,787 letters written, 1,860 bulletins, and 54 farm laborers placed. The report notes increased outreach, livestock and 4H club success, home project work results, soil and crop initiatives, and thanks to community leaders with holiday wishes.
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Harold Montgomery
County Farm Bureau
Inter
American Legion
Weather outlook for Dec 21 to 26 across central plains
Wet weather affects northern sections at week start and again near week end. Temperatures run above normal overall with brief cold spells in northern areas around Tuesday and at the week close.
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Mississippi
Missouri Vallys
Great Plains
Change of venue for Lenker trial granted
Judge John T. Moffit moved the conspiracy case of Paul P. Moore and Jake W Lenker to Jones county due to Cedar county hostility. The state requested the shift and trial is scheduled for January 26 in Anamosa.
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Tipton
Iowa
John T. Moffit
Jones County
Paul P. Moore
Jake W. Lenker
Cedar County
Anamosa
Officers Elected by Knights Templar
W. T. Carson was chosen commander of Bethlehem commandery Knights Templar at the annual election held last night. Dr. Ray H. Dean was elected generalissimo, L. A. Jones captain general, H. T. Carris senior warden, Wilder Bell junior warden, D. N. Carbaugh prelate, George McDaniel treasurer, and A. W. Yard recorder, with other offices appointive before January installation.
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W. T. Carson
Bethlehem
Knights Templar
Ray H. Dean
L. A. Jones
H. T. Carris
Wilder Bell
D. N. Carbaugh
George McDaniel
A. W. Yard
Washington county 4H officers elected at annual meeting
About 90 people attended the Washington county farm bureau annual meeting at the Methodist church. Officers elected include President Lloyd Walker Vice President Richard Stephens Secretary Max Waters Treasurer Walter R Brown and women project lead Mrs Homer Birney with girls 4H lead Mrs E L Stewart and club work lead EK Hayes. Awards announced honor roll leaders and 4H trip winners Ruth Speidel and Ruth Stewart. Dinner noon pot luck served by 4H club girls with decorations and a parish blessing by Dr F C Witzigman.
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Livestock Club
Donald Penningroth
Davenport Fair
Everet Hayes
Junior McConnell
Ames
Washington
Ruth Stewart
Ruth Speidel
Chicaen
Farm Bureau
Washington County
Methodist Church
Lloyd Walker
Jackson Township
Richard Stephens
Oregon Township
Max Waters House
Clay Township
Walter R. Brown
Washington Township
Homer Birney
FE. L. Stewart
EK. P. Hayes
Iese
Mr. Waterhouse
Mr. Hayes
Birney
Stewart
John Stewart
Hh. J. Montgomery
Chiscago
Clair Gerot
Eaulf Club Winers
Everett Hayes
Doyle Jarrard
Montgomery
Frank Dittmer
Oregon
C. C. Theisen
Lime Creek
W . Wooley
C. M. Maxwell
Delbert Maxwell
Crawford
C. L. Dayton
J. G. Stewart
Jackson
Lillian Schafer
Brighton
E. L. Stewart
Huth Speidel
Chi Cago
4H Club
F.C. Witzigman
Helen Foster
Mr. Montgomery
Fred D. Stewart
North of Washington
Santa Claus Arrives in Washington Stores for Christmas
Santa Claus arrived in Washington at noon and roams area stores and streets this afternoon, greeting children. He plans to stay until about 9 34 tonight then return Monday morning. Next Tuesday a team of eight Arctic dogs with a driver and an North Woods Indian will assist adding Christmas cheer. Stores stay open evenings ahead of Christmas.
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Santa Claus
Washington
Santa
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