Court dismisses jurors for term in district court
Judge Frank Beckly dismissed the January term jurors after signaling no further jury trials at this term. The Lemley v Hochstetler case was dropped by the plaintiff before opening, leaving other matters for the March term. The suit claimed the Perry Lemley will was executed by a person of unsound mind. attorneys included Hajek, Davis and Davis for plaintiffs and Morrison, Baldrige and Malisz for defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beckly
Lemley
Charles Lemley
Kalona
VD. Hochstetler
Perry Lemley
Maude Lemley Miller
Jessie Lemley Ayres
Dora Lemley Allen
Carl Gingerich
Willis Gingering
Perry Gingerich
Almagerich Roberts
John Lemley
David
Louis Lemley
Thome
W. J. Hajek
Davis & Davis
Iowa City
ED. Morrison
Baldrige & Malis
Washington
Hoover flyer shows Red Cross aid across 70 counties in state
In Durant Oklahoma on February 5 a columnist notes Hoover sending a flyer to Ar kansaw and stricken areas to gauge damage. The Red Cross aids 70 counties in the state while towns feed the needy. Three towns with populations under 6,000 drew more than 10 000 in admissions as locals push for relief rather than waiting for government help. Farmers have long awaited relief since Lincoln’s era.
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Durant
Okla
Hoover
Arkansaw
The
Red Cross
Lincoln
Holy City Tonite Rehearsal Cancelled at Methodist Church
Union cantata The Holy City is advancing under Miss Carolyn Hamilton. A rehe arsal was canceled because the heating plant failed. The Methodist choir will hold a brief ten to fifteen minute session at 7:16. The first rehearsal drew strong interest and a nearly full choir loft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy City
Caroly Hamilton
Methodist Chures
Jesse Miller
Loyalties cast announced for junior college production
Maude Newell Willi leads five member Delta Psi Omega cast in Loyalties with Oneita Griggs Henry Little Lawrence McKune John Westphal and Ralph Klee. Alice McDaniel Georgy Zeck also in two upcoming roles in The Queen's Husband, while 1980 seniors and junior college cast members rehearse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Newell
George Jones
Mary Louise Harwood
Hilda Brown
Charles Rademaker
Lelon Parle Francaie
Marrying Ottther
Raymond Minick
Willis Wittmer
Cline
David Fulton
Walter Wells
Hal Willams
Fred Moore
Liverette Simpson
Ferdinand Ikola
Per Nanel
Alice McDaniel
Weason
Everette Mpsonr
Hulda Marcucci
Willam Shields
Audrey Humbie
Helen Carr
Milburn McKay
Cardinals aim to extend win streak in Burlington showdown
College Five, unbeaten in twelve of thirteen, seeks another victory as the junior college Cardinals face Burlington Friday night for a chance at the state title. Washington recalls a one point win over Burlington in January and expects a capacity crowd as both clubs showcase top form in a key regional clash.
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Oh ‘Ainst
Cardinals
Burlington
Washington
Albott
Abia
Weitt
Eam
Town Success ¢ School
Ottumway
Resolution for University probe reported to state senate
Des Moines reports that the senate committee on educational institutions amended the house resolution calling for an investigation of the University of Iowa and recommended it for referral to further action. The session notes a separate bill to restore the $5009 legislative expense act was killed 28 to 1. Military training options were debated in the house, proposing optional courses at Iowa universities. no action by the board of education followed.
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Des Moines
Tech
Senate Committee On Educational Institutions
House
University of Iowa
State University of Iowa
General Assembly
Iowa Senate
Low House of Representatives
Rep
Torgeson
Worth County
Pattison
Jefferson County
Dunbar's Store Entered at Brighton in Early Morning Theft
BRIGHTON Feb 5 Dunbar's store here was broken into Wednesday morning just before 6. Candy fountain pens shoes cigarettes and other goods valued about 100 were taken. A car waited while two men drove off after an escort by another man. A nearby watcher heard a horn and saw a car in front of the store. The night watchman approval was expected as guards patrol the Main Street area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Dunbar
Shidler
Main
City Hall
Main Street
Valentine Decorations On Display In Washington Schools
Washington schools showcase Valentine crafts and reading activities across grade levels. students create valentines, posters, and wood crafts while studying the flag, Holland, and a South Pole dog tale involving Admiral Byrd. several pupils, including Margaret Jane Carries and Betty Ann Stewart, participate in writing and art projects as teachers track attendance and progress.
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Leon
Mary
Welch
Irene DeLong
Margaret Jane
Margaret Jane Carries Back At School After A Month's Absence In Miss Jacobsen
Valentine
Lincoln
Thi
Maxine Cummings
Donald
Betty
Tam
Esther
Admiral Byrd
Unalaska
Betty Ann Stewart
Drought relief drive gathers eggs for Red Cross effort
Ramseyer Hatcheries and the Town Poultry Improvement association plan to donate eggs to the Red Cross for drought relief in Arkansas and surrounding areas. Shipments will be moved free by American Express and railroads, with Armour & Co packaging in Des Moines. Donation details and local pickup are announced for Saturday at Ramseyer Hatcheries.
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Harry Ramseyer
Ramseyer Hatcheres
Town Poultry Improvement Association
Des Moines
Red Cross
FLW
Eastwood
Washington County Red Cross
American Express Co
Armour & Co
Ramseyer
Iowa Poultry Improvement Association
Farmers’ Union Aids
Ministers Invited to Mount Pleasant Meeting
Henry County Ministerial union invites pastors to Mt Pleas ant library Monday at 10. Dr J J McCombe will address on ministers of the Washington county association. Dr Sidney Gulick is to speak for the college chapel in the preceding hour and visitors are welcome.
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Henry County Ministerial Union
Mt. Pleasant
J. J. McCombe
Washington County Association
Sidney Gulick
College Chapel
Washington Fire Department Holds Annual Banquet
The Washington fire department held its annual February banquet in the city hall gymnasium with most members present. Mayor John W. Applegate addressed the gathering for about two minutes as city officials attended. officers for the new year will be chosen at the March meeting.
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Washington Fire Department
City Hall
Tire Department
Fred Turner
John W. Applegate
Applegate
H.W. Reister
C. C. Reister
Fire Department
Divide Games With Iowa City Divide Games With Iowa City
The Washington YMCA and Iowa City American Legion split results in a dual sports program. Washington won the volleyball in three straight sets, while Iowa City overwhelmed Washington in basketball 27 to 2. Blackmer of Iowa City dominated the boards and scoring, aided by Kolosick’s four field goals.
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Washington Y. MC. A
Iowa City American 1Nion
Washington
Iowa City
Holland
Whiteead
Clow
Tucker
McKay
Warren
Kiesey
Gibson
Mammoth
Blackmer
Kolosick
Senate Votes to Proceed Against Smith
Senate leaders submit a drought relief proposal to President Hoover, likely a 15 to 25 million dollar food loan. The same session approves without record vote a Walsh resolution targeting George Oustith of the Federal Power Commission, with a quick approval after a terse debate. The House Ways and Means Committee plans to study veteran bonus proposals, with the Young plan favored by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Hoover
Walsh
George Ousith
Commisston
Curtis
Shortridge
Smith
Garland
Draper
House Ways and Means
Owen D. Young
Assessors Getting Along With Duties
Assessor Charles E Lemley reports rapid progress on the annual property assessment for taxation. The weather has aided the task and two deputies assist with building data. The helpers, George Anderson and Everett Long, bring carpentry experience and contribute to compiling required information under the new plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Lemley
George Anderson
Everett Long
Lemley
School Health Unit Organized in County
A county health unit was organized at the high school with representatives from four towns Washington Wellman West Chester and Kalona. The unit plans simultaneous health programs in the schools and will meet each semester with Miss Marigail Letts as chairman and Miss Vivian Allen as secretary. Ed Bovee Hinshaw and John and Jess Wing a went to Richland on a business trip last evening.
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Washington
Ainsworth High School
Henry Little
Demons
Ainsworth
Jay
Wellman
West Chester
Kalona
Marigail Letts
Welleman
Vivian Allen
Kaiona
Ed Bovee
Zear “Hinshaw
John
Jess Winga
Richland
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Burlingt
Jim Shultz
Ottumwa
Fairfield
State Senate
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Mussolini
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Italy
Dlevator
Enigatier
Smedley
Rita
Helen Levis
Mildred Woodburn
Alice van Vilet
Walter Matthess
Tootharee Wiley
Rico
Landau
Valentine Hone
Ione Steele
Robbsey Twins
Blueberry Island
Dorothy Mills
Admiral Richard Byrd
Gwendolyn Hunter
Elda White
J. H. Peet
David Pearson
Nashington County
Caube
Hep
Lowa Farmers’ Union
Crawford
Carroll
G. M. Miller
Farners Union
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Texas
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Missssissippi
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Kathryn Crawford
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