Morrison is President Tax League Morrison is President Tax League
Washington attorney FE Morrison was elected president of the Washington County Taxpayers League at a city hall executive committee meeting. J C Bauer was named vice president and H G Richardson secretary and treasurer. Committee chair A Johnson and secretary H G Richardson were elected. Eighteen of 26 members attended as Claire Dewey presided. Committees were formed to study twelve proposed bills on reductions of governmental expenditures. All taxpayers are invited to the Friday city hall meeting at one o clock.
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FE. D. Morrison
Washington
Washington County Taxpayers’ League
City Hall
J. C. Bauer
Vic
H. G. Richardson
A. Johnson
Brighton
League
Pal
Clover Stewart
Jackson Township
Jor Knotek
S. C. Pearson
Ainsworth
Charles Stearns
Claire Dewey
County League
Morrison
Dayton
John Jones
Enos Miller
B. C. Foster
Frank Romine
Harry Dye
Harvey Barnes
Winfield Smouse
County Tax Budget Commission
Four More Hogs to Local Relief
Harley Hardin John V Mayer Ed Hotle and Frank Pulver of Seventy Six township donated hogs for county relief. Rev C Klein and Ralph Scott helped transport to the county farm where butchering occurred. Hogs will be ground into sausage by local markets and distributed by Mrs Della Miller supervisor of the poor. Needy families are urged to apply.
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Harley Hardin
John V. Mayer
Ed Hotle
Frank Pulver
Rev. C. Klein
Ralph Scott
Don
Della Miller
Brigton Shoppers Mrs Waterhouse and Sister Visit
Mrs. Max Waterhouse and her sister Mrs. Meacham of Brig ton shopped here Monday.
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Max Waterhouse
Meacham
Brigton
Washington Grade Schools Celebrate Christmas Programs
The last day before vacation sees grade school pupils at Heights and Lincoln schools in festive programs and gift exchanges. Santa visits Heights, distributing popcorn balls and cookies as students perform tunes and recitations.
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Washington
Heights School
Alice Poole
Lincoln School
Browelt
Hoam
Damage Not Extensive in West Today
Seismologists traced the center of a giant earthquake across the western United States with surprisingly limited damage. Nevada reports included stopped clocks, broken glass, toppled trees, and plaster cracks. Dr. Albert Newlin and Dr. Perry Byerly asserted the quake was the strongest in 28 years and at least as severe as a past Santa Barbara event.
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San Francisco
United States
Nevada
Albert Newlin
Santa Lara Observatory
Perry Byerly
University of California
Santa Barbara
Christmas Day Masses at St James Church
Christmas day services at St James Catholic church begin with a high mass at six o'clock Sunday morning. Low masses are scheduled for eight and nine o'clock to continue the observance. Special music will be sung by the St James choir at the six o'clock service.
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5St James Catholic Church
St. James
Washington Good Fellows total reaches 111.32
Today 34.82 more has been turned in by Washington Good Fellows bringing the total to date up to 111.32 nearly half of the amount needed. If the average for the next three days holds up the 250 hoped to be raised will be met. Clip the coupon today to help make Washington's needy families happy on Christmas day.
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Washington ‘‘Good Fellows
Washington
Evening Journal
Crone's Feature Christmas Contest Returns
The Crone store announces its annual Christmas contest to determine the weight of the Christmas baby beef, starting tomorrow. T. & Crone says the event has drawn interest in previous years with valuable prizes offered.
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Crone
T. & Crone
Christmas Around the World at United Presbyterian Bible School
The United Presbyterian Bible School presented a "Christmas Around the World" program at the church with scenes from Holland Norway Germany and Mexico and reenactments from Judea featuring shepherds angels and historic events. About 100 participants under directors Clarice Meek and Carolyn Hamilton filled the enlarged pulpit platform with dialogue and music, viewers praising the entertaining production and the set and performers.
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Norway
Germany
Mexico
United Presbyterian Bible School
Judea
Shepherds and the Angels
Mine
Washington teachers raise funds for needy children
Teachers in Washington public schools contributed to two relief funds before holiday break. Most money goes to buy shoes for needy students through Mrs. D. D. Sherman of the welfare committee. the rest funds the Good Fellows for Christmas dinners. Melvin Gingerich and Supt. J. H. Peet led the drive, with many giving more than one percent of one month’s pay. A subsequent renewal may be held later.
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Washington
Melvin Gingerich
Washington Teachers Association
J. H. Peet
Peet
France to form new cabinet eyed by Boncour veteran
Report notes Paul Boncour, once head of France's Geneva disarmament delegation, could join a new cabinet. Observers recall his tenure and question why he has not been used more. The piece contrasts French actions with American commentaries on money and beer legislation.
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Los Angeles
Cal
France
Paul Boncour
Geneva
Alwayys
Congress
Iowa educators back proposed education laws in Des Moines
Iowa teachers associations meeting in Des Moines endorsed proposed education legislation from the legislative committee on reducing government expenditures. Prof J H Hart said the plan would raise teaching qualification standards to match other states and improve teaching quality over time. Washington county reps included Mrs Winnie Palmer Mrs Winnie Deiter Miss Madge Keegan and Miss Nellie Wiley and Melvin Gingerich chaired.
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Teachers Associations of
Iowa
Des Moines
Melvin Gingerich
Washington High School
J. H. Hart
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Lown
Prof. Hart
Hart
Washington County
Winnie Palmer
Winnie Deiter
Misa Madge Keegan
Nellie Wiley
Rural Teachers’ Club
Gingerich
First Day of Winter Opens Amid Warmer Weather
The article notes today marks the first day of winter with the official opening at 7 15 PM. After a week of extreme cold, temperatures are rising and snow is melting with highs near 26 degrees yesterday and expected to climb higher.
Santa Claus to Visit Washington This Week
Santa will return Saturday and is expected Thursday and Friday afternoons in Washington. He plans street appearances around 1 30 PM if toy deliveries do not delay him. Children and parents are invited to see Santa and talk with him during the three weekend afternoons.
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Santa Claus
North Pole
Washington
Santa
Keota and Oskaloosa Visits Mentioned in Local Notes
Goldie Reed of Keota was here on business yesterday. Don Benz is home from the University for vacation and will spend part of it at Oskaloosa with his brother Rex Benz.
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Goldie Reed
Keota
Don Benz
Oskaloosa
Rex Benz
House Rejects 3.2 Percent Beer Amendment
The House defeated an amendment to the Collier beer bill reducing the allowed alcoholic content from 3.2 to 2.76 percent by a vote of 75 to 124. The outcome was not a clear stance on final finance, as some dry supporters voted against 2.75 percent hoping to kill the bill with 8.2 percent retained. The House also approved a $5 per barrel tax proposed by the Ways and Means Committee.
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Washington
House
St James Pupils Present Christmas Program
St James school pupils staged a Christmas program yesterday on the eve of vacation. Santa Claus attended and distributed treats to about 60 students. Vacation length matches public schools and will resume Wednesday January 4 morning.
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St. James School
Santa Claus
St. James
Cardinals to Play Muscatine in Season Opener
Coach George Freshwaters takes his junior college squad to Muscatine this afternoon for tonight's Blackhawk Conference opener. Muscatine, a top district contender, challenged Washington Plate champions last year and is regarded as strong again this season.
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George Freshwaters
Muscatine
County towns report Christmas seal sales for health aid
Crawfordaville public school Christmas seal sale totals 20.67 dollars while Kalona schools report 19.51 dollars from coal seal sales. Other county schools have not yet reported. Proceeds fund dental work and glasses for needy children via the county health unit. More seal purchases help prevent future health defects.
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Crawfordaville
Kalona
Theater host to children holiday free show
Ralph Pratt announces a free State theater program for Washington and nearby schools at 1 o clock Monday morning December 26. The event aims to entertain youngsters with a special Christmas treat and welcomes country pupils from surrounding towns.
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Washington
Ralph Pratt
State
Pratt
Mr. Praté
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