Iowa Column Reports On State Warrant Sale Inquiry
Governor C L Herring ordered an immediate investigation into the sale of 3 5 million of state sinking fund anticipatory warrants to the Carleton D Beh company of Des Moines by State Treasurer Leo J Wegman. The inquiry focuses on lack of public bidding and the 5 percent interest rate, noting other subdivisions borrow at lower rates through bonds and warrants.
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Des Moines
C. L. Herring
Carleton D. Beh Company
Leo J. Wegman
Beh Company
Wegman
Gnn
Smalier
Oakville Couple Killed in Auto Train Collision Near Sheldon
Mr and Mrs Kendall of Oakville farmers died when their car collided with a Big Four railroad train near Sheldon Til They had traveled from Oakville to spend Christmas with their son in New York City The accident happened at 3 pm during a storm.
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Oakville
FE Fk. Kendall
Sheldon
Til
New York City
N. Y
Santa in Spencer Saves Day With Safety Pins
Spencer representatives A. H. Avery played Santa at a church Christmas event but found his trousers slipping due to anxious children. He fled to an alcove and used safety pins to secure his garments, allowing the celebration to proceed.
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Santa
Spencer
A. H. Avery
Governor Herring Advocates Relief Over Constitution
Pacific Journal reports Gov Clyde L Herring urges broad interpretation of the federal constitution to speed New Deal relief. He blasts conservative constitutionalism and says protecting distressed residents and the nation takes precedence over strict adherence to fundamental laws.
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Atlantic
Clyde L. Herring
Committees Named to Probe Iowa City Lawyer Conduct
Judge Harold D. Evans appointed three attorneys F. B. Olson Edward T. Mate and L. C. W. Clearman to investigate complaints of unprofessional conduct against Walter Davis of Iowa City. The Johnson County Bar association grievance committee filed the complaints and the panel must report to the court before February 1 1935.
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Iowa City
Harold D. Evans
Walter Davis
Johnson County Bar Association
Committed
F. B. Olson
Edward T. Mate
L. C. W. Clearman
Grundy Cattle Pass TB Test In Three Townships
More than 1 450 head of cattle passed the TB test in Shiloh German and Melrose townships. There were 170 testers. It was expected all Grundy herds would be tested before January 1.
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Wellsburg
Shiloh
German
Melrose
White Christmas Expected in Inland Northwest Weather
Snow begins mid morning and continues into the afternoon with a strong chance of a white Christmas in Washington. Forecaster Reed warns sleet or snow across Iowa on Christmas with colder weather to follow. Temperatures dipped to around ten degrees above zero in Des Moines overnight.
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Washington
Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
Iowa
Christmas Adjourn Election Contest Until Next Friday
Brown-Foster election contest court adjourned until Friday morning December 28 at nine o'clock to rule on 125 unsettled ballots. Recount indicated a likely close result with Foster leading county totals 120 to 38, though contested ballots remain to be decided.
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Brown-Foster
Foster
Board of Contest
R. FE. Brown
C. Wilson
Bova Foster
MM. T. Coon
County Board of Supervisors
Richard Stewart
Sam T. Donahey
Ethel Grecian
Franklin Center
Brown
Iaet
R. E. Brown
Boyd Poster
Measles Sways County Schools Amid Holiday Breaks
Measles outbreaks force Washington area schools to close or dismiss for short periods. Wayland led the initial closures with others nearby following. Richland and nearby communities extended Christmas vacations to curb spread as cases rise across the region.
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Waistington County
Lulbe AL & Most
Washington
Wayland
Richland
November Term of Court Adjourned by Judge Bechly
Judge Frank Bechly of Mcn tezuma adjourned the November term of district court. The term had dragged on since the busier part of November. The next term is set for Monday January 7 with Judge J G Patterson of Oskaloosa presiding.
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Frank Bechly
Mcntezuma
District Court
Ated
I Mondsay
J. G Patterson
Oskalooea
Washington Sees Closed Stores and Christmas Observance
Christmas Day will close stores banks and courthouse offices as Washington observes a fully ceremonial holiday. The Journal will not publish and mail service halts. Community groups fund Christmas baskets for families while churches host carols services and cantatas throughout the day and evening.
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Washington
Court House
Stolen Car Found After Christmas Shopping
Andy Henry of Pleasant Plain reported a car missing from Washington street while he and family shopped. Jersey sheriff and City Marshal Mohland traced it via town drive and found the vehicle on North Marion avenue where Henry had parked it during a nearby community sale, forgetting the earlier park.
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Andy Henry
Pleasant Plain
Jefferson County
William Mohland
Washington Street
Marshal Mohland
Mr. Henry
North Marion Avenue
Henry
School Reopens With Epidemic Risk Subside Expected
A cautious note anticipates that when school begins anew in the first of the year the danger of a serious epidemic will be past. Officials stress continued vigilance and preventive measures as students return.
Corn Hog Payments Delayed for Washington County Farmers
At 1 30 this afternoon the second corn hog payments had been received but Christmas delivery seemed unlikely. Checks would be mailed to Marion Stransky the county treasurer via Wellman post office, with no word yet on arrival.
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Washington County
Marion Stransky
Wellman Post Office
Post Office
Poultry Show Planned in Washington County January 16 to 28
Washington County hosts the first annual Poultry Breeders Association show at City Hall from January 16 to 28. Gerald Duncan president and Fred S Downing secretary direct preparations. Premium lists are issued for interested poultrymen and copies available from Downing. Local producers urged to exhibit to raise standards and public interest. The Chamber of Commerce supports the effort and the association hopes to make it an annual event.
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Washington County
Poultry Breeders Association
City Hall
Gerald Duncan
Fred S. Downing
Downing
Duncan
Chamber of Commerce
Recovery plans drafted by industrialists at White Sulphur Springs
Ninety leading industrialists met at White Sulphur Springs and drafted a new plan of recovery. The article notes plans vary and often serve the planners interests rather than broad aims, with speculation on which plan Mr Hoogevell will adopt.
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White Sulphur Springs
At Least Forty Die By Violence This Christmas
United Press reports accidents and violence killed at least 40 people during Christmas festivities. incidents include a woman killing five relatives and herself in Perryville Pennsylvania and two dead four wounded from a sniper in Bayfield Wisconsin.
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United Press
Perryville
Bayfield
Wis
Delaware
Ohio
Sunbright
Tenn
St. Louis
Nevada
California
Carlsbad
N. M
Goodfellows Appeal Seeks $20 to Reach Christmas Basket Goal
The Goodfellows committee reports a $19.99 deficit as they seek further donations to balance the budget for 75 Christmas baskets in Washington. Lieut Eldridge as chairman notes about $120 spent so far with totals rising to $129 including a third contribution from Ainsworth. Local groups and individuals give modest amounts toward a needy holiday.
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Goodfellows
Lieut. Eldridge
U's Men's Goodfellows Committee
Goodfellow's
Washington
Christmas Day Opening Planned for Y M C A Building
Secretary Leigh Soule of the Y M C A announced the building will open at three o clock Christmas day and stay open through the afternoon and evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lee Norris and family and Mrs Ira Simpson of Ainsworth after a cantata at United Presbyterian Church. News notes report farm homes burned near Washington DC, a fire on Lake Erie killed two, an auto crash near Pittsburgh claimed four, and Joe l Schriever of Calmar Iowa died in a collision.
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He Hospital
St. James Catholic Church
Trinity Luthera
St. James
Trinity
Washington
St. Paul’s
Leigh Soule
The
Lee Norris
Ira Simpson
Ainsworth
United Prec.bitering
Washington D. C
Lake Erie
Pittsburgh
Joel Schriever
Calmar
Iowa
Bethlehem Pilgrims Flood City for Christmas
Bethlehem welcomed over 100,000 pilgrims to the site of the inn where Christ was born, the most in six years as Christmas observances proceeded. Pope Pius XII urged world peace from Rome, Roosevelt planned a radio greeting from Lafayette Park, and offices closed for the holiday. In Vienna 6,000 political prisoners were released as a Christmas gift amid continuing regional conflicts in South America.
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United Press
Worm
AL Bethlehem
Christ
Rome
Pope Pinas
College of Cardinals
Washington c
Roosevelt
Lafayette Park
Des Moines
Hetering
Vienna
South America
Paraguay
Bolivia
Henry Wenger Dies in Wayland
Henry Wenger 54 died after several weeks illness in Wayland Iowa. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM in the Mennonite church with burial at North Hill Cemetery. He married Anna Keyenberger 39 years ago and leaves two living children, Mrs. Henry Graber of Noble and Alvin, plus Homer, who preceded him in death, and five brothers and two sisters.
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Wayland
Der
Henry Wenger
North Hill
Wenger
Anna Keyenberger
Henry Graber
Noble
Alvin
Homer
Statter
Ile
Daniel
Winfield
Levi
Des Moines
Chris
John
Sam
Jacoby Koebel
Joe Koebel
East Moline, II
DeLong Named as Postmaster in Washington and Keota
President announces DeLong named postmaster at Washington Iowa with Karry Alevall to be replaced after twelve years in charge. Examinations for permanent postmaster held next month with applications closing January 2. J White of Keota to succeed DeLong. White of Harper to move to Keota position.
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Karry Alevall
DeLong
Washington Lumber and Ecompanys
Washin
J White
Keota
White
Harper
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