Retrial Hopes Wavered in O'Connor Gambling Case
In Woodbury County talks the board and prosecutors weigh a retrial after a hung jury 10 to 2 in favor of acquittal following 61 hours of deliberation. Special prosecutor Harmer is discharged as officials consider dropping the case while O'Connor says he will demand a second trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Ed L. O'Connor
M. L. Rawlings
Woodbury County Board of Supervisors
Earl Peters
Hayner H. M. Harmer
Woodbury
O'Connor
Girl Rescues Mother From Gas in Iowa Farm Home
Naomi Robinson, 15, collapsed while dialing for help after her mother was overcome by carbon monoxide from a gasoline driven home light plant in the basement. Her will power enabled a call for aid and saved both their lives at their farm six miles east of Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Naomi Robinson
Iowa Coal Industry Sees Peak Production Amid Cold Weather
The Iowa coal mining sector reaches peak output as a large share of the state’s 10,000 miners return to work. The Iowa Coal Institute notes over 2,500 miners resumed work in November and December due to the cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Coal Institute
Honor 83 Year Veteran Sunday School Teacher
Mrs J R Rosenbaugh aged 83 receives special services at Union Lutheran in Buffalo for 69 years of Sunday school teaching. She currently leads a boys class aged 10 to 12 and has not missed a Sunday in seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Union Lutheran Church
J. R. Rosenbaugh
WPA Worker to Receive Pay Soon
Four hundred lowans on WPA projects have been unpaid since before Thanksgiving due to contract red tape. Officials report they will receive back pay Monday or Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Des Moines
Oelwein Farm Youth Dies After Grief Over Friend
Grant Teague thirty three of Oelwein died at University hospital Iowa City. Friends attributed his illness to grief over the death of his companion Arthur Kunkle also of Oelwein. An autopsy will be performed by physicians.
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Oelwein
Grant Teague
Arthur Kunkle
University Hospital
Iowa City
Dog Rescues Couple Then Is Lost in Fire
In Vinton a fox terrier named Toots saved the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Bieke by warning them of a cafe fire. The dog was found dead in the safe area after the couple escaped through a window, apparently from smoke inhalation.
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Vinton
Toots
Edward C. Bieke
Biekes
Bieke
State Theater Announces Show to Welcome 1936
The State Theater unveils a gala New Year program starting at 11 45 p m with an entirely new show. R E B Pratt declares Broadway Hostess as the feature picture with notable shorts and festive extras like noisemakers balloons and souvenir hats. The program differs from the usual slate offered on Tuesday.
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R. EB. Pratt
Winning Decorations Still In Place
Miss Hila Anderson, winner of the Chamber of Commerce first prize for Christmas tree decorations, plans to light her tree this evening and on New Year’s Eve. For thirteen years she has decorated the same tree, which began at twenty three inches tall and now stands about fifteen to twenty feet, with a lighted tip at the very top. She resides at 1317 Past Third Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hila Anderson
Chamber of Commerce
Miss Anderson
Third Street
New Year Observed. Banks and Offices Close in Washington
New Year's Day will be observed with limited activity in Washington. Post office delivery will stop for the day, courthouse offices close, and banks mark the holiday while many stores may stay open or close per custom. Some retailers already close yearly, but the Chamber of Commerce list does not mandate the closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
M. C. DeLong
Court House
Chamber of Commerce
General l
Three Churches Plan New Year Dinner
Three Washington congregations of the Presbyterian denomination plan New Year’s dinners. The United Presbyterian dinner is at noon with basket items and Ladies’ Aid serving. the Associate Presbyterians plan a noon basket dinner weather permitting. the Washington Presbyterians hold a 6:20 PM dinner sponsored by the Vigilant Sunday school class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Eongregat
United Presbyterian
Mem
Presbyterians of Washington
Wallace Again Is Head of Assessors
Wallace of Highland township was reelected chairman of Washington county assessors at the annual meeting held in the courthouse. C. M. Livezey of Wellman was chosen secretary. two officials from Brighton City and Coppock were absent. The meeting listed 24 assessors by town and township with Wallace, Livezey, and other named members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
George F. Wallace
Highland Township
Wallace
Court House
C. M. Livezey
Wellman
Brighton City
Coppock
C. E. Bennett
M. Grove
T. RK. Anderson
Cedar
J. M. Stone
Clay
KE. E. Ferguson Crawford
R. E. Lease
Crawfordsville
H. F Sheets
Dutch Creek
Stanley Vodicka
English River
Fred
Bourgeois
Kalona
Charles L. Harley
Franklin
J. R. Grigga
West Chester
G. F. Wallace
Highland
LeRoy Hardy
Iowa
Chas. Dautremont
Riverside
E. J. Kallaus
Jackson
Chris. Roth
Marion
W D. Roberts
Oregon
W. I. Smyth
Ainsworth
Isaac
Miller accepts 1936 presidency of Washington Chamber
Frank B. Miller, who has led the Washington Chamber of Commerce this past year, agreed to serve as president for 1936 after board pressure. AE. Atchison was named vice president, Harry Sizer treasurer, and Clarente Wogan was re elected as secretary. The new board includes George L. McDaniel AEK Atchison OEK Schmitt Bob Lytle Cloud Willits and John Winga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Miller
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Miller
Chamber
AE. Atchison
Harry Sizer
Clarente Wogan
George L. McDaniel
A. EK. Atchison
O. EK. Schmitt
Bob Lytle
Cloud Willits
John Winga
East Digging From Under Heavy Snow
New York and most eastern cities faced traffic paralysis as a blizzard dumped heavy snow. North of the Great Lakes disturbances and cold air threatened a sub zero rebound while trains lagged in the south. In New York 45,000 men with 2,000 snow plows battled three foot drifts and blocked streets. Washington used 1,200 workers and city trucks to clear over six inches of snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Great Lakes
Midwest
North Carolina
Tennessee
Georgia
Alabama
Manhattan
Washington, D. C
Post Office Closes On New Year's Day Stamp Window Open
Postmaster M. C. DeLong announced there will be no mail delivery on New Year’s Day. The stamp window will operate 8 to 10 a.m. for stamp sales only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. DeLong
County Home Thanks Community for Christmas Gifts
The county home expresses gratitude to the community for gifts candy fruit and help during Christmas. Residents and staff thank all donors and supporters for their generosity and kindness.
Crawfordsville Resident Margaret Rickey Dies at 79
Crawfordsville. Mrs. Margaret Rickey, about 79, died at 7 30 yesterday morning at her Crawfordsville home after a five week illness. She was mother to Mrs. 8 J Cocklin of St Paul Minn and Mrs W A Harper of Burbank Calif both former Washington residents. Funeral services will be at two o clock Tuesday afternoon in the Methodist church. She leaves two daughters three siblings and a brother Rh A Gordon of Crawfordsville and sisters Mrs Adda McFarland Mrs Waldo Wells and Mrs W W C Huston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Margaret Rickey
J. Cocklin
St. Paul
Rickey
Mia. Cocklin
Harper
Rh. A. Gordon
Adda McFarland
Waldo Wells
W.W. C. Huston
Winfield
Two Men Fined for Killing Deer Near Brighton
John McClintic and Robert Guy, northwest of Brighton, were fined $75 each for shooting two young deer from the Dutch Creek township herd. They were arraigned before Justice of the Peace J E Bovee late Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McClintic
Robert Guy
Brighton
Dutch Creek Township
Justice of the Peace
J. E. Bovee
Congress Opens Stormy Second Session of 74th Congress
Opening of the second session on January 3 signals spirited battles in both houses over new legislation. President Roosevelt and Senator Pat Harrison push a compromise bonus plan while J Ray Murphy and the American Legion bloc demand restraint. Townsend’s $200 monthly old age pension faces opposition but unlikely enactment. Nye vows to press a neutrality bill blocking wartime shipments. Awaiting Supreme Court rulings on AAA TVA and Wagner bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Senate Finance Committee
J. Ray Murphy
American Legion
F. E. Townsend
Gerald Nye
North Dakota
Supreme Court
AAA
TVA
Wagner
Ainsworth Farm Home Destroyed by Major Fire
Ainsworth Nebraska December 30 neighbors report a fire destroying the Lloyd Hopping family farm home two miles north of town. Mr and Mrs Hopping were away in Washington and a radio from a window was the only item saved. Status of loss attributed to insurance coverage for the house and contents remains unclear as origin of the blaze is undetermined.
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Ainsworth
Lloyd Hopping
Here
Mrs Hoppings
Washington
Court House Offices Closed Wednesday for New Year
The county auditor announced today that the court house offices will be closed on Wednesday in observance of New Year’s Day. The day is observed annually.
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Court House
Deer killing case ends with guilty plea in Justice Noeve court
Clair Conrad of the same community pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of game. He was fined $10 and costs after admitting he had two pelts and venison in his possession. The deer were young, only a few months old.
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Clair Conrad
Justice
New Year Eve Play at Christian Church
The play What Would Jesus Do to be presented at the Christian church on New Year’s Eve features a cast including Rev Walford Warren Raymond Witting Robert Degener Charles Hold John Taylor Birchard Holden Mrs Warren Evelyn Crandall Judge Landers Charles Cannon Peter Vail Elwood Mises Velma Duffy Ona Morgan Richey Mabel Burger Jerry Durant Wayne Kendrick Grace Blanchard Nina Mor ean Donald McMullen Harvey Holden Margaret Padorf Rosalin Bradford Harvey Kendall Dale Crandall. Curtain time is 7 45 and admission is free with a voluntary offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Christian Church
New Year's Eve
Rev. Walford Warren
Raymond Witting
Robert Degener
Charles Hold
Peter Vail
Elwood Mises
Velma Duffy
Ona Morgan
Richey
Mabel Burger
Jerry Durant
Wayne Kendrick
Ean Donald McMullen
Harvey Holden
Margaret Padorf
Rosalin Bradford
Harvey Kendall
Dale Crandall
Christian Church Elects Officers For New Year
Officers for the new year were elected by the Christian church yesterday ahead of the annual meeting. Elders named were A Nicholson C W Tucker C C Hillhouse and L E Dunlap Deacons include Ray Rathmel and Andy. The officers will be installed at the meeting following a church dinner.
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Christian Church
A. Nicholson
C. W. Tucker
C. C. Hillhouse
L. E. Dunlap
Ray Rathmel
Andy
Funeral Tuesday for Albert Davis
Albert Davis 76 a retired farmer of Columbus Junction died Sunday morning after illness. Born in Hardin County March 29, 1859 he married Ellen Roberts in 1885. Survived by his daughter Mrs. E W McWilliams Columbus Junction son S S A Davis Des Moines and a brother Abner Davis Omaha. Burial in Cambrian cemetery. Funeral Tuesday with Rev. Robert N Chord officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Albert Davis
S&s. A. Davis
Des Moines
Abner Davis
Omaha
Davis
Presbyterian Church
Robert N. Chord
Cambrian Cemetery
Columbus City
Open Series Of Attacks On Italians
Addis Ababa dispatch reports Ethiopian forces nearing Makale in northern Ethiopia held by Italians. Haile Selassie protests to the League of Nations over poison use and indiscriminate warfare as Ethiopian offensives press the front. Analysts foresee coordinated Ethiopian attacks by small units moving by night to overwhelm Italian outposts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis Ababa
Makale
Ethiopia
Haile Selassie
League of Nations
Takkaze
Mussolini voices disappointment over peace proposals on Ethiopian war
Premier Benito Mussolini spoke to his cabinet detailing his frustration with the failing French British settlement offers. He described the hardships of fighting in east Africa and outlined the difficulties facing Italy in the ongoing war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronex
Benito
Mussolini
East Africa
Bride Elopes Sparks Auto Pileup Injuring Omaha Pair
Glenwood incident left Mrs. Edward Johnson 21 and Mrs. Bert Spencer 22 both of Omaha seriously hurt when nine cars collided near Glenwood. The bride who eloped due to her grandmother objecting to the match and her matron of honor were identified in the report.
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Glenwood
Edward Johnson
Omaha
Neb
Bert Spencer
Y M Hobby Show Entries Urged by Committee
Guy Carleton and Foster Bick el head the organizing committee urging boys to enter the Y M Hobby Show for the Open House on New Year’s Day. Exhibits are to be brought to the Y between 4 and 6 Tuesday afternoon, with prizes for two age groups. A judging panel of Dave Elder, Dunham Morrison, and Fred Downing was appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Carleton
Foster Bickel
Dave Elder
Dunham Morrison
Fred Downing
Interesting Bits About Washington County
Harvey Coulter, visiting his mother Mrs Harriet Coulter for Christmas, reports progress under a Chicago singing instructor. He trains six hours daily with a vocal quartet and adds two hours after rehearsals. The quartet aims to broadcast by early March and ultimately perform on concert stages.
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Harvey Coulter
Harriet Coulter
Chicago
Harvey
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Havner
U,pr
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Max Duckworth
Woodbury County
Edward L. O'Connor
James Parsons
State Theater
Post Office
Bers
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ral
C. OF C. Head
Congress
the Capitol
Ainsworth Farm
Lleoyd
Grace Blanchard
Nina
Mor
Bis
Y. M. Hobby Show
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