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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1932

Page

5

Missionary and Social Meet at Baptist Church

Baptist ladies gathered Friday afternoon for a missionary and social session led by Mrs Frank Sage focusing on Fireside Schools for negro communities founded by Joanna B Moore. Devotions were led by Mrs Arthur Yard and refreshments ended the program.

Frank Sage Joanna B. Moore Arthur Yard Daub Presbyterian Ladies Social Roy Stewart South Town Avenue William Graf Fred Moore Orville Elder Washington Y. M Y. W. the Red Cross Better Washington Club

Teeth development in dogs from puppy to permanent

Dogs begin with puppy teeth appearing at four to six weeks and retain them until about four to six months old when permanent teeth emerge. Larger breeds shed puppy teeth and grow permanent teeth earlier than smaller breeds.

Below Zero Weather in Iowa and River Closure Update

Iowa reports subzero temperatures in Charles City and Des Moines with single digits above in Davenport and Dubuque. Met official predicts milder conditions tonight and warming trend tomorrow with possible snow in the north. Also notes Mississippi River officially closed to navigation, January 7, setting a new record. Nine men and three women seek Fort Madison postmaster job with Civil Service Commission applications filed.

Des Moines Iowa Mercury Charles City Omaha Dubuque Davenport Keokuk Charles D. Reed Mississippi River Washington Fort Madison Civil Service Commission Noel T. Adams Gilbert Lee Hattie Chambers Leroy H Childs Dell P. Glazier Otto R. Johnston Clevie J. Roberts George W. Goodwin Ross Satdler Hurley B. Fretwell Walter H. Hayles Lem C. Burton

Barber price war lowers shave and haircut costs

RED OAK January 9 A barber war has driven prices down to 10 cents for a shave and 20 cents for a haircut.

Red Oak

Muscatine Street Commissioner Allen Cross Resigns

Allen Cross resigns as Muscatine street commissioner amid state attorney general ouster proceedings over alleged intoxication. Cross had been named in the filing as the subject of removal action.

Muscatine U.P Allen Cross Cross State Attorney General's Office

Extradited Bank Robber George White Returns to Iowa

State Agent Ray Scott brought George White in custody from Long Beach California. White, known as the Turk, was extradited on Iowa charges for robbing the Calumet State Bank of $890 in June 1936.

Scott White Des Moines Ray Scott Long Beach Cal George White the Turk California Iowa Calumet State Bank

Iowa Banks Send 225000 To National Credit Corp

Des Moines reports 10 percent subscriptions for lowe banks paid to the National Credit Corporation totaling $225,000 Brenton Iowa unit head says the credit entity has already lent lowe banks over two million dollars to date.

Des Moines Jan Lowe National Credit Corporation New York City W. H. Brenton Iowa Brenton Credit Corporation

Iowa Pipe Line Fees and New Judge Appointed

The Iowa railroad commission reports 23 37450 in pipe line fees over seven and a half months with 13501% lines licensed. Gov Dan W Turner appoints George A Johnston as district judge in the third judicial district to fill the late A R Maxwell’s seat. A 10 year sentence for Hans Wiese follows a guilty plea to forging a $10 check in Emmetsburg. An Iowa City inquiry examines if Iowa couples can wed in Illinois under the state’s law and the effect on Iowa’s date notice rule.

Des Moines Jan Town Board of Railroad Commissioners Great Lakes Dan W. Turner George A. Johnston Creston Third Judicial District Johnston A. R. Maxwell Drake University Union County Emmetsburg Anamosa Hans Wiese Iowa City Illinois L. J. Emmerson K. Astromsten Stromsten Towa League of Women Voters Iowa Strometen John Fletcher Town

Beems Installed as Governor of Nebraska-Iowa Kiwanis District

At yesterday’s installation in Council Bluffs Cedar Rapids leader C A Beems became governor of the Nebraska Iown District Kiwanis clubs. New officers include Lt governors Lloyd Edson Marshalltown Harry Idle Mason City William Jarnigan Storm Lake and Charles Craven Wayne Neb treasurer Rion Dow Fort Dodge and secretary Samuel W Dorsey Des Moines.

Council Bluffs Jans C. A. Beems Cedar Rapids Kiwanis Clubs Lloyd Edson Marshalltown Harry “Dle Mason City William Jarnigan Storm Lake Charles Craven Wayne, Neb Rion Dow Fort Dodge Samuel W. Dorsey Des Moines

Foreclosure Granted on Costly Newton Home

In Newton on January 8 a district court ordered foreclosure of the home of H. M. Oge, a property valued around $100,000. A mechanics lien of $137 from Des Moines firm Superior Fixture was given priority over a $15,000 Hawkeye Life Insurance mortgage.

Newton Oge Superior Fixture Company of Des Moines Hawkeye Life Insurance Company

Appeal Filed in Supreme Court Over False Statements Case

IDA Dobry appeals his three year sentence and $3000 fine from a Scott county conviction for making false statements to the secretary of state about the financial condition of the IDA Dobry Securities company, now in receivership.

Des Moines Town Supreme Court Ida Dobry State Dobry Scott County Secretary of State Dobry Securities Company

Iowa Public Instruction Chief Praises Department Economy

Agnes Samuelson state superintendent asserts the Iowa department of public instruction is operated more economically than any other state. She cites a recent survey as proof and stresses prudent budget practices.

Iowa Department Des Moines Agnes Samuelson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Iowa

State Departments Feature Prominent Woman Leader

A notable female official from a state department is highlighted for her leadership and influence within national governance. The profile outlines her career path, key initiatives, and impact on policy areas affecting the public.

More Miners at Work in Iowa Coalfields

Iowa coal mines have surged to full operation due to cold weather. Secretary Hugh W. Lundy of the Iowa Coal Institute reports about 200 operators and 10,000 miners affected as demand rises since the year’s start.

Iowa Hugh W. Lundy Iowa Coal Institute Lundy

Banks improve says state superintendent at contractors convention

Andrew, Iowa state superintendent of banking, told the tenth annual convention of the Associated General Contractors that 1982 should see better business conditions after eradicating incompetent management and liquidating assets. Banks are in better condition today than in a decade.

Des Moines Andrew Associated General Contractors

Will Contest Filed Over Perry Lemley Estate

Charles Lemley and Lewis Lemley file in Washington County District Court to set aside Perry Lemley’s 1928 will on grounds of unsound mind and undue influence. Plaintiffs, as children and heirs at law, seek the estate as dictated by Iowa law. The petition is on file with the clerk. defendants are named including Hochstetler as executor.

Washington County W. D. Hochstetler Perry Lemley Iowa David Lemley John Lemley Carl Gingerich Alma Gingerich Roberts Clayton Gingerich Oral Gingerich Willis Gingerich Perry Gingerich Willis Lemley Miller Jesse Lemley Ayers Donae Lemley Allen Charles Lemley Lewis Lemley District Court of

Notice of Will Contests in Washington County Iowa

The court requires your appearance by noon on the second day of the March 1932 term to contest the will. Proceedings will begin March 14, 1932 at the Court House in Washington Iowa. Plaintiffs’ petition seeks to set aside the will and grant relief. Attorneys HANLEY & HANLEY and J F Devitt announce the filing and schedule.

City of Washington Washington County Iowa Court House District Court Hanley & Hanley J. F. Devitt

Federal raid seizes large Templeton Rye still in Breda

Federal agents confiscated a 200 gallon capacity still on the Se J Tiefenthaler farm near Breda Carrol county in one of several raids this week. The operation yielded 103 gallons of Templeton Rye alcohol and 300 gallons of mash.

Fort Dodge Carrol County Iowa

Huckins family faces new indictment in Linn County case

Cedar Rapids January 9 The Huckins family adds another indictment to their legal troubles. Elmer S Huckins and his son George Huckins already face criminal actions linked to an investment scheme. Linn County grand jury indicts George Huckins on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses with intent to defraud.

Cedar Rapids Huckins Elmer S. Huckins George Linne County Grand Jury

Also Mentioned on This Page

Baptist Missionary and Social Meeting Charlotte Campbell Irene Shelangoski Leona Bales Campbell Iowa Avenue Bales Herman Eagle Kalona Charlotte Bb. F. Campbell White Way Club Beth Ralston Winnie Beiter Witzigman Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society F. C. Witzigman J. H. Peet W. F. Bickel T. RK. Benn George Brinton Missionary Friend T. Fr. Barker W. C. Hedges Eo Hoover Mesdames I.C. Witzigman EK. E. Stutsman U.P. Ladies Aid United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society J. F Simpson West Washington Street Oscar George J. A. Porter T. J. McElhinney Snowball Rook Party D. C. Griggs Stewart's Y's Men's Club Joseph Heinz Martha Donald Carol Jane William Matucha Marguerite Braty Elsie Bratten Frederick Reid Joan Michels Iola Dittmer E. Cc. Carris Kenneth Carris W. W. Wilson Chas. Schiebel John Libe Wahwahtaysee Wahwahtaysee Campf Mananka Carolyn Carbee Minnehaha Harriet Reister Alibama Gweneth Kruser Cheewee Ruth Turner Wakmusuda Mary Elizabeth Atchion Ansankudi Mary Annabel Westphal Aneah Martha Ann Mace Watkanoko Darlene van Meter J. R. Kruser Guardian Kawatina Everygirls George Dowell Kruser Bertha Phillips Helen McConaughy Havre Will Stafford Howard Witting Harry Bishop Fred Bleese The Journal Livingston & Kicher S. W. Livingston E.G. Kicher West Main &J W. D. Dwyer Bailey Northeast Corner Square T. J. Pease Penney Store Corner West Main St O. F. Boller Commercial Bank Corner Washington St. Pone Plumbing Ream & Carson Plumbing and Heating North Town Ave John W. Applegate City Hall State Theatre Ralph W. Thompson Insurance Batley Lemley & Yard Insurance Washington National Bank Main St Fred's South Town Ave Johnson's Grocery Chiropractors Chas, C. Brown Preston IL EPTER D. O Lemmon’s Pharmety A. W. Clow Henrietta M. Griffith Old National Bank Greer D. R. Steninger D. O. West Chester Wes Chester Jones Funeral Home East Main St Sherman’'S Funeral Home C. E. Bassler Ainsworth Iowa State News Whiting Dis Moines Samuel PD Whitting Town City Johnson County Alminosa Kiwanis Club State Departments Swat George Herman Ruth New York Yankees New York Willys-Overland Willys-Knight Toledo Willys-Overland Radio Contest NBC WMAQ Willys- Overland Sweet Motor Company Washington, Iowa Lewis Loemsey V. D. Hochstetler Perry Lemtey Maud Lemley Miller Dana Lemley Allen Chicago Chamber of Commerce America RCA Radio Philip KE. Cobden North Michigan Avenue Allerton
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