Most Worthy Citizen Contest Opens in Oskaloosa
A public drive across Mahaska Keokuk Marion and other Iowa counties invites letters nominating a citizen for an all expenses paid Chicago trip. The winner chosen by ten county judges will receive a weekend in Chicago with tours, dining, and gifts for the winner and spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Chicago
Jasper
Monroe
Towa
Washington
Jefferson
Wapello
Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce
Iowa
Evening Journal
William Karras
Trianon
Aragon
Tommy Bartlett
NBC
North Shore
Bryanston
Northwestern University
North Side
Edgewater Beach
Sherman
Sears Roebuck
Museum of Science and Industry
South Side
Board of Trade
Chicago Board of Trade
Chinatown
Maxwell Street
Tommy Bartletts
Oskaloosa Cab Company
Chamber of Commerce
Mediation Board Seeks to Avert Railroad Strike
In Chicago the three man federal mediation panel met with leaders of two railroad unions representing about 250 000 trainmen and conductors. They discuss wages and hours as contract talks began September 22 and stalled December 14. A strike vote is underway and could be completed within 10 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Railway Mediation Board
Francis O'Neil
W. E. B. Chase
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
R. O. Hughes
Order of Railway Conductors
National Mediation Board
Brotherhoods
Nation Endures Unprecedented Cold and Floods Across U S
A severe cold wave and floods from the Ohio and Wabash rivers leave 56 dead in the U S and Canada. Ten fatalities occur in Canada with storms battering the Pacific Northwest and Great Lakes region. Forecasters warn of more storms as Yukon air shifts south.
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Chicago
Pacific Northwest
Midwest
Ohio
Wabash
U. S
Canada
Pacific
British Columbia
Great Lakes
U.S
Yukon Territory
Alaska
Washington
Oregon
Southern
Tax Assessments Move to Mail System in Washington County
Washington County adopts a new mail based tax assessment process to reduce costs. County Assessor Walt Kiesey explains forms mailed to taxpayers listing personal property at actual value with a 15 day return window. Office staff assist citizens in solving tax issues as veterans and local officials discuss past assessment practices.
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Court House
Walt Kiesey
Kiesey
Arthur Griffith
Charles Custer
Perdition
Notable Christmas Message From Jewish and Christian Groups
An Orthodox Jewish organization sent a Christmas message to the Federal Council of Churches, noting the world Christian community prepares to celebrate a festival marked by warmth and brotherhood. The column reflects on speech habits and everyday expressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Council of Churches
Hidden lobby cabinet shelters Civil War flag history
A county courthouse lobby cabinet near the county treasurer’s office houses a Civil War flag carried by the first company of infantry from Washington County. The flag’s blue field remains vivid while the red stripes have faded. A framed history and a portrait of Col. H. R. Cowles accompany the display.
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Washington County
Washington
Washington Light Guards
H. R. Cowles
A. L. Thompson
W. B. Bell
Second
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Women's Relief Corps of
Iowa
Col. H. R. Cowles
Sub crash survivors testify to naval inquiry in England
Eight of fifteen survivors of the submarine Truculent testified before a five man naval board inquiry regarding the collision that killed 65 crewmen. The inquiry will then question crew members of the Swedish tanker Divina which rammed and sank the Truculent in clear Thames Estuary waters Thursday night. The first hearing opened today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham
England
Naval Board
Divina
Thames
Holiday goodwill across faiths urged by Jewish leaders
A proclamation extends hearty good wishes to Christian fellow citizens for the coming holiday. It asks that the celebration be a source of joy and blessing and strengthen ties of human friendship among all the children of God.
Inquiries Into Naval Disaster to Proceed Quietly
The inquiry report will go to the commander in chief of the naval station for further investigation based on the board's recommendations. A naval spokesman said discussions and findings would not be public. The admiralty indicated the inquiry could have saved many lives if rescue ships were alerted earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nore Naval Station
Naval
Admiralty
Farm Workshop Plans For Winter Maintenance
Farm workshops should be arranged and equipped to systematically overhaul repair and possibly repaint farm machines during the winter season.
Dried Fruits Stored Best in Tightly Covered Containers
Dried and candied fruits keep best when stored in tightly covered containers on shelves in a fairly cool place. Maintain dry conditions to preserve flavor texture and shelf life.
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Oskaloosa Chamber
George Griffith
Jack Hunt
el Chappo
Oskaloosa Airways
R. L. McCaffree
Pascal
Los Angeles
Brookfield Zoo
Shermar
Wolf’s Flower
Larry Foster
Happy Ca
Capehart
Philo T. Farnsworth
Woi-Tv
Ames
Whbf-Tv
Rock Island
Foster
Fern Pastry Shop
Ctue
Sport Sauris
Pops Harrison
Hawkeyes
Pops
Remington
Winchester
Chamberlin Bros
Sport Shop
Ta Paya
Fern
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Mediation Board
Columbia River Gorge
Great Northern Railroad
Empire Builder
Idaho
Northern Plains
C. V. Crull
John W. Lee
Bruce Towden
Palmer
Bell
Scofield
Crabbe
Iowa Conservationist
Lester B. Krabill
T. W. Harwood
General Insurance Agency
West Madison & S. Ave
Washington State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
BANK
TM Allace
Crane Homemaker
Crane
Finger
Tom Duncan
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