U S Business Emerges From Slump in Early 1930s Outlook
UPI report outlines how American business showed signs of revival after four years of slump in 1932 33 with higher employment gains lower relief rolls and early industrial upticks. Public works programs under NRA WPA and Civilian Conservation Corps aided job creation and bank closures marked the crisis in the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Buckinghan
United Press
New York
Vie
NRA
Public Works Administration
Civil Works Administration
Teller
Scatiorshove
Roosevelt
Number Weddings Doubled In 1933 Continued On Page 2
Washington county marriage records show a rise in licenses issued in 1933 with 10 percent licenses enabling marriages. The county saw several couples wed in late 1933 while a 1992 act requiring five days notice influenced choices, and last year’s activity rose slowly with 17 marriages in December, up from seven the previous year. notable 1933 licenses included Carl Baus and Francis Viltetoe, Leroy A. Rowe, Mamie Higgins, Allen Duan Conrad, and Genevieve Elizabeth Hinton.
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Cupid
Washington County Court House
District Court
Iowa
Carl © Baus
Francis Viltetoe
Wellman
Leroy A. Rowe
Mamie Higgins
South English
Allen Duan Conrad
Genevieve Elizabeth Hinton
Crawfordsville
Little Symphony Program Brightens New Year Eve Service
Washington's Little Symphony orchestra directed by McKay performed a four piece instrumental program on a church platform with ministers seated above. A brief Fulton address and prayers opened the service while offerings supported milk and shoe funds for needy children.
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Little Symphony
Washington
Littl Symphony Orchestra
Yp Tilbearn McKay
Washington Picetors
D Chalmers Fulton
United Presbyterian
Ehurel Orchestra
Orcheatra
Thei Olfted
FO OW. Eastwood
Presbyterian Church
W. R. Foeter
Christian Chares
Mr Palton
RO OW. Fillmore
Haron
Carl W. Klein
St. Paul's
Ehareh
Witzigman
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Tad Charce
New Postmaster Installed in Wellman
Harris McGugin, a Democrat from Washington, becomes postmaster in Wellman effective with the new year, replacing Joe Metethane Republican who had led since spring 1925. McGugin, a 14 year local drug merchant, will not yet decide on the drug store, while Jesse James remains assistant postmaster in the Eardley Bell building.
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McGugin
McCelland
Harris McGugin
Washington
Ino Wellman
Eardley Bell
Jesse James
County Boards Moves to Acquire Brinning Forty Acres
Washington county supervisors near finalizing purchase of forty acres near Grace Hill from K and Brinning for 1800 dollars. The site hosts two active limestone quarries and a third planned, with rock for county roads and fertilizer dust by products. Quarry access and 99 percent pure stone were noted, boosting long term county revenue and road materials.
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Washington County Board of Supervisors
Grace Hill
K. &. Brinning
CWA
Dan Guy
Brighton Township
Therinning Tract
Brinning Wa
Iowa
Itd Temnbers
Washington
Dublin Road
Mercury Drops 28 Degrees in Night
The official weather observer records a 28 degree fall from 43 to 15 degrees between yesterday afternoon and this morning. Iowa has seen rapid temperature swings this winter. December ranged from 14 above to 14 below within five days. Monthly precipitation was 1.06 inches, below normal.
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Iowa
Mr and Mrs Paul Thomas sen and Mr Birdsall visit Ft Madison
Mr Paul Thomas senior and Mr Harry Birdsall visited at Ft Madison yesterday with Mrs Thomas and Mrs Birdsall. The gathering reflected a cordial social call among local residents and guests in the area.
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Paul Thomassen
Harry Birdsall
Ft. Madison
Corn loan figures rise in Washington county
More than 260 000 to 275 000 bushels of corn are already covered by federal loans in Washington county with totals near 115 000 dollars. Sealer Walter R Brown reported 29 057 bushels backed by 5 450.65 dollars while Howard M Stewart expects a similar sum. Will Griffin has yet to finish loans. Applications continue as farmers await the corn hog program and loans may approach half a million bushels at 4 1/2 cents per bushel, secured by the corn in sealed cribs.
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Wis
Washington County
Walter Rk. Brown
Court House
Lodge
Js Leribs
Howard M. Stewart
Will Griffin
Riverside
Brown
Stewart
Threes Townnstipe
Winashineton County
Mangold Quits Garage Business
Mangold announces retirement from the garage business after years in Washington. He states no definite plans but expects to spend time on his farm this spring. friends express regret at the decision.
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Miankolds Garage
Mangalds
Washington
Mangold
Gay
Althe
First Baby of 1934 Born in Brighton Contrast
Dr Mo 4 McCreedy reports Mr and Mrs L P Stevens Brighton welcome an eight pound boy John Lyman Stevens. The infant arrived at 1 35 a m, about one hour twenty five minutes after 1 34 a m official mark. Stevens, Brigh ton high school athletic coach, hopes for honors as 1934's first baby with gifts from a Washington merchant. Journal awaits further reports.
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St Jooks
John Lyman
Washington Merchant
Journal
Recruits for CCC Camp Aren't Wanted
Mrs. Della Miller reports the ten men selected for the Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Solon will not enter reforestation service. Fr. Vetter explains a reversal in enlistment regulations and that enrollment should not proceed, despite initial plans and welfare agency coordination.
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Della Miller
County Emergency Relief Committee
Civilian Conservation Corps
Solon
BR. Vetter
Mre Miller
Army
Forestry Service
Washington Banks Take Insurance Cover After Holiday
Washington officials said banks will operate under federal deposit insurance once they reopen after the New Year. Walter J. Cummings of the FDIC announced temporary fund membership without mail. Deposits are guaranteed up to 500 dollars per depositor under the new insurance law.
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Washington State Bank
Walter J. Cummings
Federal Depositt Insurance Corporation
Federal Deposit Insurance Fund
National Bank of Washington
Washington
Washington Welcomes New Year With Big Theater Jam
Washington residents celebrated 1934 with late night activities at the State theater and town hall. Manager Ralph Wratt organized a New Year’s party that drew a crowded audience, forcing the show to exit through side doors due to packed front entrances.
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Washington
State Theater
Town Hall
Ralph Wratt
Mr. Wratt
Excerpt Reveals Work Frustrations Over Qualifications
Reading fragment shows a speaker lamenting missing qualifications that would aid in securing men for work. The remark implies an expectation of practical help from specific credentials. No further context on project, location, or individuals is provided.
Congress Weighs Silver and Tax Issues on Opening Day
With 485 members back, House leaders expect strong party unity to back or oppose presidential plans. Republicans show willingness to support recovery measures, while debates hinge on silver remonetization and closing loopholes that let wealthy evade taxes.
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Bertrand Snell
New York
Treadway
Massachusetts
Snell
House
Rainey
Roosevelt
Four in Jail for Making Liquor Sales
Four Washington men are in jail today facing liquor charges after arrests Saturday night by county officers. Three were taken in a flat on North Marion avenue and one east of town after he tried to sell a drink to an officer. Arraignment and preliminary hearing dates were pending, with hearings potentially delayed due to New Year’s information delays.
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Washington
North Marion Avenue
Fire narrowly averted at Schmoeller tailor shop
Early discovery by the fire department prevented a serious blaze at the Jeffrey building. Smoke issued from the Schmoeller tailor shop. firemen broke a window and used chemical extinguishers to contain flames near a stove. Damage centered on the door casing and work room with stock of suits affected. Insurance likely covers losses.
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Jeffrey
Schmoellert Tailor Shop
A. L Sehmoeller
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