Iowa deer population report outlines roaming across counties
A column notes that 300 to 400 wild deer still roam Iowa prairies and hillsides. The state fish and game commission lists deer in Washington Keokuk Potawatamie Shelby Cass Allamakee Sac and Clayton counties with Dutch Creek area housing the majority.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Star, Fish and Game Commission
Washington
Keokuk
Potawattamie
Shelby
Cass
Allamakee
Sac
Clayton
Accidents in Iowa Rise in First Nine Months 1984
Iowa vital statistics division reports a 39 percent rise in accidental deaths in the first nine months of 1984 compared with 1933. Falls caused 400 deaths, surpassing 374 deaths from automobiles in the period.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Division of Vital Statstics
Wheel Smashes Hammond Car on Highway 218
J W Hammond of Wooster Ohio watched a wheel spin toward his car on Highway 218 near here. He could not avoid the impact and the wheel damaged the radiator and bumper, causing 40 dollars in damage.
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Nashua
J. W. Hammond
Wooster
Ohio
Hammond
Waverly Doctor Celebrates Birthday Anniversary
Waverly physician Dr W A Rohlfs will hold his twenty fourth annual birthday clinic marking his birthday. He plans medical treatment and surgical operations for patients and friends during the event tomorrow in Waverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
W. A. Rohlfs
Rehlf
Rider on mule killed in Route 161 collision
Pleasant man Lawrence Holkamp, 35, a farmer, died Wednesday night after the mule he rode and the horse he led were struck on Route 161 by a car driven by Mt. Pleasant resident C. H. Hamilton. Hamilton said lights from an approaching car blinded him and was exonerated.
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Ogi Pleasant
Lawrence Holkamp
Route 161
Cc. H. Hamilton
Mt. Pleasant
Hamilton
District Oil Company
Quail Shooting Arrest Leads to Fine Suspension
Roy Heuer of this city was arrested in the Eiselhill vicinity after he shot two quail. Deputy Game Warden Gage witnessed the shooting and made the arrest. Justice J C Coster suspended $90 of a fine of $59 and costs on Heuer’s promise of good behavior. Heuer pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon.
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Roy Heuer
Eiselhill
Kidnap at Waterloo Service Station
A handkerchief marked bandit forced J. M. Schroeder, service station manager at Waterloo, to drive to a lonely spot and struck him with an ear crank. He escaped with $25 after Schroeder was left unconscious in a snow bank and recovered about 20 minutes later.
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Waterloo
J. M. Schroeder
Schroeder
Slot Machines Rebound After Iowa Court Ruling
In Sioux City slot machines seized in raids were returned after Judge F H Rice ruled Iowa law bans only roulette wheels punch boards fare and keno layouts and klondike and poker tables. The decision ends long running seizures and supports owners reclaiming property.
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Sioux City
Iowa
F. H. Rice
Babe Smothered in Crib at Dumont
Dumont reports three month old Judy Lee Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Anderson smothered in her crib on Monday at their home in this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe
Dumont Dumont
Judy Lee
Robert Anderson
Man Killed at Crossing Danley Dies After Struck by Freight
Burlington Post circulation manager Danley L. HH Danley was fatally struck at a railway crossing Thursday night after waiting for a second car to pass. Witnesses say he moved onto the crossing when a train approached directly into its path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington L. HH
Danley
Bortington Post
Roosevelt outlines three point social security program
President Roosevelt told Congress at a joint session that a broad three point security plan will guide long range relief and labor policy. He urged ending federal relief once future measures can be handled by local governments and expanded useful work relief with higher security payments.
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Washington, D. C
U.P
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
House
Favorable to Bonus Bill Moves Toward House Vote
Washington reports that the House Ways and Means Committee favored the bonus bill and will push it to the full House. Leaders expect to give the measure priority before February. This marks the first committee approval in the House, avoiding previous petitions of 145 members to bypass opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House
Ways and Means Committee
Des Moines Readies Short Session to Meet Roosevelt Appeal
House leaders moved to activate the legislature in response to President Roosevelt's call for a short session. Plans centered on delivering the independent offices supply bill to clear the slate of appropriations. Speaker Burns doubted Congress could adjourn before June 1.
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Des Moines
House
Roosevelt
Independent Offices
Burns
Congress
Boys Freeze Near Home of Parents
In Huron South Dakota a six year old Melvin Walter and his eleven year old brother Edwin Walter died after becoming lost in a dust storm. They froze to death in a field near their parents home as temperatures dropped below zero with a north wind. Their bodies were found near the barnyard.
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Huron
Melvin Walter
Edwin
Pass Happy Pro Football Sparks Big Stadium Crowds
In Hollywood California last Sunday pro football drew 85 000 fans as audiences crave clever passing and high scoring. The writer urges college coaches to imitate the pros and open play to receivers behind the line to boost attendance and excitement.
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Hollywood
Cal
Alabama
Stanford
Night Club Plans Loom at Y M C A Amid Circus Talk
E D Morrison Jr confirms discussion of a Y M C A night club linked to an upcoming YMCA circus. He says steps toward hiring an orchestra bartender chef and talent have begun and hints at a bold floor show while dodging specifics and potential police interference.
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Chai
Washington
Morrison
New York
FEAR VIOLENCE IN TWIN CITY STRIKE
In St Paul and Minneapolis garage workers walked out for higher wages causing near shutdown of services. Police prepared for unrest as the strike began with 12 hour shifts and a brick-throwing attack on three garages after an orderly midnight start. One garage burned causing $20000 loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Minneapolis
State board seeks 9.27 million for 15 institutions
Des Moines January 4 The state board of control will urge the legislature to approve 9,265,084 dollars for 15 state institutions for the next two fiscal years. The request exceeds the prior two year period by 2,444,360 dollars and runs through July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
U.P
State Board of Control
Six Washington Chamber Directors Elected For 1935
Six members of the Washington Chamber of Commerce board were chosen for 1935 at a meeting last night at the Congress hotel. Lewis Warren replaced Ralph Shannon on the board. George McDaniel A. E. Atchison and O. E. Schmitt will serve two years, and Warren Rothschild Kyle will serve one year.
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Washington Chamber of Commerce
Lewis Warren
Ralph Shannon
George McDaniel
A. E. Atchison
O. E. Schmitt
I. Rothschild
W. S. Kyle
Board of Directors
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Washington County Poultry Show Draws Strong Local Interest
Washington County prepares for its first annual poultry show at City Hall January 15 to 18 with many entries expected from local flocks. The newly formed Poultry Breeders Association issued an announcement booklet and promises a capacity exhibit. Awards include ribbons from blue to pink and medals from the American Poultry Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Poultry Breeders Association
Fred S. Downing
Association
American Poultry Association
Government relief plan on adjusted compensation faces long term cost
The proposal argues that administration of adjusted compensation certificates will drain millions annually until fully paid, with expenses continuing for years before the payments end. The text highlights long term fiscal impact on government finances and the need for savings.
Newcomer James M White Named Washington Lumber Manager
The Journal announces Jas M White as the new manager of the Washington Lumber & Fuel Co. He is a local resident well known to the Washington community and will assume duties on January 1 1935.
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Congress Hotel
A. E. Atchison
M. C. DeLong
Jim White
Keota
Washington Lumber and Fuel Company
Mr. DeLong
Washington
Jas. M. White
Washington Lumber & Fuel Company
Iowa
County Methodists Convene In Countywide Meeting
A countywide Methodist fellowship meeting attracted about 120 attendees from Lone Tree Riverside Kalona Wellman West Chester Brighton Crawfordsville and Washington. Dr Guy J Fansher Mt. Pleasant led hopes to reuse speakers for more county events while Supt J H Peet spoke on lay responsibility and Leigh W Soule discussed financing the church. Riverside Kalona delegation numbered about 80 with ten from Lone Tree. O E Schmitt presided and extended welcome from the Men's club.
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Guy J. Fansher
Mt. Pleasant
J. H. Peet
Leigh W. Soule
Lone Tree
Riverside
Kalona
Wellman
West Chester
Brighton
Crawfordsville
Washington
Riverside-Kalona
Lloyd Bauer
Grace
Lewis Warren
Enumerators Named for Farm Census in Washington County
Nine men were selected to conduct the federal farm census in Washington County Iowa by M D Thomson seventh district supervisor. The group already at work carries written credentials and will interview farmers with sample questionaires available at the Farm Bureau office and the journal. The enumeration is to be completed during January.
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Washington County
M. D. Thomson
Iowa
Riverside
Verle Gallagher
Cedar
Jackson
Washington
Noah E. West
Dutch
Clay
Brighton
J. Bernard Walker
Crawford
Oregon
Ainsworth
Thomson
Farm Bureau
Local Talk and Concert End With Benediction
Witzigman gave a brief talk. Mrs. J. B. Ream, Mrs. Remps Hampsher, A. L. Griffith and E. Brown sang a quartet chamber with Mrs. Milan Shields at the piano. After talks by Peet and Soule, Joe McCelland of Wellman told Irish stories. Rev. Paul Hann of Lone Tree gave the benediction.
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Witzigman
J. B. Ream
Remps Hampsher
A. L. Griffith
E. Brown
Milan Shields
Peet
Soule
Joe McCelland
Wellman
Paul Hann
Lone Tree
Hauptmann Trial Testimony Focuses on Lindbergh Kidnapping
In Flemington New Jersey the Lindbergh baby case resumes as Colonel Lindbergh identifies Hauptmann by voice and the defense attacks the witness. The prosecution hinges on the ransom call and mayoral details, while the defense suggests a household member could have committed the crime.
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Flemington
N. J
Jan
U.P
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Lindbergh
Hauptmann
J. F. Condon
Doktor
David Wilents
Ed J. Reilly
Funeral for Sister Mary Peter Held at Ottumwa
Attendees included Miss Alice Cheoriene Orie and brothers Joseph and Theo dore Oriez of Washington and Rev. J. H. O'Donnell. Sister Mary Peter, oldest of the Sisters of Humility, died suddenly of heart trouble at St. Joseph's Academy Ottumwa on New Year’s Day. Funeral attended by about 35 priests and around 100 sisters. Born February 5 1856 she served as nurse and teacher in the Catholic faith. Continuous illness among siblings noted, with a sister in Fairfield and another in Pasadena, and brothers Frank and John Oriez of Fairfield mentioned.
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Alice Cheoriene Orie
Joseph and
Theodore Oriez
Washington
J. H. O'Donnell
Mary Peter
St. Joseph’s Academy
Ottumwa
Order of Sisters of Humility
St. Joseph's Academy
Katherine Keller
Fairfield
Mary Bruey
Pasadena
Calif
Louise Speer
Frank
John Oriez
Fairefield
A P Church Elects Officers For Coming Year
Malcom Montgomery was elected chairman of the Associate Presbyterian congregation for the coming year at yesterday's annual business meeting. Dr. W. J. Mase son named secretary Elizabeth Dawson treasurer and Mrs. George Masson music director. The treasurer reported no debts and a balance in all funds. Two small legacies from deceased members were reported. It was voted to send 50 extra to the Seoni India mission station where Rev. John McNeel is located.
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Malcom Montgomery
W. J. Maseson
Elizabeth Dawson
George Masson
Seoni
India
John McNeel
Washington
Corn Hog Checks Arrive for Iowa Township Seventy-Six
Part of the corn hog checks for Iowa township have arrived and are distributed today. Twelve of those for Seventy- Six township have been given out. The remaining checks for these two townships, about 100 in number, have not yet arrived.
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Iowa Township
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Rep
William Bankhead
Joseph Burns
Franklin D. Roosevelt
di Rogers
McNaught Syndicate
Twin City
Board OF Control
C. of C
Chamber—Legion
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Oral Larkin
al Baldrige
Everett Burham
Burham
Baldrige
Naich
Fee
Methodists
A. P. Church
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