Bonus Bill Advances as House Passes Measure to Roosevelt
The House approved the Senate passed bonus bill by a large margin, sending it to President Roosevelt. The president has ten days to sign or veto. Veterans groups including the Legion and the VFW supported the bill which would exchange bonus certificates for negotiable bonds.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
White House
Veterans
The
Legion
Presidnt
Congress
Roosevelt
Treasury
Farm Youth On Trial For Murder In Iowa
Bert Johnson a 22 year old farm youth stands trial for murdering his father Elmer Johnson after a car dispute left the vehicle stuck. His mother Mrs Elmer Johnson testified torn between truth and shielding her son and described a scene where the elder Johnson raged prior to the shotgun attack.
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Clarinda
Iowa
Bert Johnson
Elmer Johnson
Johnson
Severe Washington Winter Storm Sends Temps to 214 Below
A historic cold snap hit Washington with the official thermometer at 214 below zero at ten o'clock. Earlier readings were 15 below at six thirty, 18 below, then 19 below at ten, and 18 below again at one o'clock. Snow fell lightly last night as temperatures fluctuated through the night.
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Washington
Leap Year Dilemma Sparks Iowa City Columns
A University of Iowa co ed and an unseen Hepburn admirer debate Leap Year traditions in a witty exchange. The letter asks for a wife and a suitable date, ending with a plea for a response.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa Coed
Hepburn
Hepburn Swaib
Ozzie Simmons Dances and Scores for Hawkeyes
Ozzie Simmons impresses Hawkeye fans with dancing and a 69 yard touchdown against Colgate last season. His special football shoes keep him ready for touchdowns though laid away for a year. At Cedar Rapids American Legion ball his “Truckin” dance drew big ovation as Coach Ossie Golem watched.
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Iowa City
Ozzie Simmons
University of Iowa Hawkeyes
Ebony ‘el
American Legion
Cedar Rapids
Bronght Wells
Colgate
Ossie Golem
Women Defy Fear of Snakes, Drakes Study Finds
Des Moines reports that biology professors at Drake University observed a dozen coeds who scoff at the idea that women fear snakes. They cite dissecting rattlesnakes water moccasins and blue racers as a curious appeal and a more horrible thrill than a candy bar.
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Des Moines
Drake University
City Council Burns 135 Copies of Revised Ordinances
Des Moines city council disposed of 135 copies of Revised Ordinances 1916 selling the volumes for old paper value. The action followed a decision to discard outdated ordinance records and raise cash.
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Des Moines
Ottumwa Aims to Complete Viaduct by April 1
Ottumwa engineers aim to finish the viaduct by April 1. Weather delays slowed progress and the state highway commission granted a 120 day extension on the project.
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Ottumwa
State Highway Commission
Pioneer Club Banquet Marks 42nd Des Moines Gathering
Des Moines residents with more than 40 years in the capital will gather Saturday for the Pioneer Club’s 42nd annual banquet. DFS MOINFES Talge of the state capital will be exchanged here, recalling the days before 1896.
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Pioneer Club
Des Moines
Judge Opposes Public Weddings After Courtroom Incident
Clinton Judge W. A. McCullough opposed all future public weddings after marrying Frank Johnson, 29, and Marie Voneven, 22. A bridal party brawl led to assault charges. Johnson fined $100 and jailed for failure to pay. Johnson’s sister Teabelle Peterson paid a $10 assault fine.
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Clinton
W. A. McCullough
Frank Rohnson
Marie Voneven
Bohnson
Teabelle Peterson
Marie
Perry School Plans Delayed by Clark Suit and Bonds
Perry Ohio reports a two year dispute over former Supt Walter G Clark, who sues for 9302 in back pay while the district prepares to issue bonds for a 120000 dollar new school building. Legal action risks delaying the project as bond conditions bar liens or judgments.
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Perry
Walter G. Clark
Clark
Medicine Man Dies Suddenly at Iowa City
William Kirk Deerfoot aged 68, a Cherokee Indian and medicine man born in Oklahoma, died at his Iowa City home of apoplexy. He was reared by the Kirk family of Carrolltown and traveled in 47 states selling his patent herb medicine, with tours recently confined to Iowa.
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Iowa City
William Kirk Deerfoot
Oklahoma
Deerfoot
Kirk
Carrolltown
Lowa
Telephone Calls Increase at Local Exchange in Cold Weather
Cold weather kept central residents home and talking by phone as calls rose about fifty percent. Operators handled 1500 to 1600 calls per hour while 300 to 450 calls an hour were answered. Only one broken line reported this morning, to be repaired promptly.
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Mattinger Crane
Itt
Play Broadcast Postponed for Washington Community Players
The Wash ington community players postpones the broadcast of the play Lets Play Rummy until next Wednesday night at 9 o clock. The program was to air tonight over WSUI Iowa City in support of the local American Legion post.
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Washington Community Players
American Legion Post
WSUI
Iowa City
Dog Keeps Six Day Vigil at Toledo Hospital Steps
A melancholy dog sat on the steps of Toledo Hospital for six days and watched all who entered. After six days the dog departed as mysteriously as it arrived.
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Doe
Toledo
Toledo Hospital
New "Czar" of Air Lines Named Edgar Gorrell In Chicago
Edgar Gorrell war ace named czar of American air transport to oversee airlines. The appointment mirrors roles once held by Landis in beserial and Haye in films as the new national figure of aviation policy.
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American Transport Lines
Chicago
Col
Edgar Gorrell
Czar
Airlines
Landis
Beserial
Haye
Judgment in Kathmei Action Dismisses All Claims
Judge D W Hamilton dismissed Ira Kathmei's petition and A Keith Divd's counter claim in a rent and damages suit. Judgment was rendered against the plaintiff for costs. The contested claims and counter claim were all dismissed.
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Ira Kathmei
A. Keith Divd
D. W. Hamilton
Jin
Retire Millions of Acres in U S Underland Program
Washington reports new land retirement plan aims to remove about 9.3 million acres from cultivation to improve agricultural conditions. Officials say only 508 thousand acres will be irrigated back, with most measures in the western states and forests or recreation uses planned for retired lands.
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Washington
Hoover
Lincoln
Neb
West
Federal Emergency Rules Administration
Roosevelt
Reelamation Bureau
Rexford G. Tuewell
Miral
United Press
Fle
Germany to import Canadian moose for breeding trials
Germany plans a future big game program using Canadian stock. Ten moose and 20 buffalo from Western Canada are being shipped to Germany for experimental breeding studies.
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Germany
Edmondton
Alta
U.P
Canada
Car Fire Extinguished Before Major Damage Near Drug Store
Shirley Clark's vehicle parked in front of McDaniel drug store caught fire morning. Merritt McDaniel used a fire extinguisher with help from a gusty wind as hood was lifted, preventing heavy damage. Fire truck arrived later. car moved to a repair shop.
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Shirley Clark
McDaniel
Merritt McDaniel
Townsend Club Secretary Announces Thursday Meeting
The secretary of the Washington Townsend club announces a Thursday meeting at the courthouse featuring Mr. Collins of Burlington. He proclaims Collins a descendant of General Miles Standish and an outstanding speaker, urging young people, professionals, and farmers to attend and participate in a Q&A session.
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Washington Townsend Club
Court House
Collins
Burlington
Miles Standish
Amos Stout Jr Home Destroyed By Fire
The home of Amos Stout Jr nine miles southwest of town burned this afternoon. The chimney caused the fire and Mrs Stout and her mother were at home when discovered. Cold weather and heavy snow hindered neighbor response and the Farmers Mutual truck could not reach within eight miles. Most contents were lost but a few items were saved. Insurance covered the residence loss.
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Amos Stout, Jr
Mrs. Stout
Farmers’ Mutual
Zoe Carter to Display Art and Craft Items
Mrs Zoe Carter will present an art and craft display at the EB M Bridges & Co store all next week. The show features painting weaving ice box fibre flowers with free instruction and promises an unusual collection that may inspire audience participation.
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Zoe Carter
EB. M. Bridges & Co
Y M C A Circus Show Delights Over 1000 At Washington Event
Despite cold weather and competing events the Y M C A circus drew more than a thousand attendees. The highlight was a fast paced girls team known as The Coeds versus local businessmen, ending 25-14 for the men. Hal Williams refereed and organizers praised the boxing act and nightlife the Night Club featured, with Kotlege Klub providing music.
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Washington
Y M. Cc
Busines
Hal Williams
Eilly
Bobby Breitenbach
Charles Breitenbach
Kotlege Klub
Thirty five Truck Drivers Take Tests
Washington county truck drivers braved twenty degrees below zero to take the chauffeurs license tests. Thirty five drivers arrived early to greet state examiners on their periodic visit, bringing their trucks for inspection and spending the forenoon answering questions.
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Washington County
Washington
Corps of State
Unemployment Relief Cases Reported in County
The welfare office lists 153 unemployment relief cases on record as of January 16. Of 129 men certified to WPA work, 89 are currently on WPA projects, with nine remaining on an earlier project. Among 22 female-headed families, 16 women are employed. Eight boys and two girls aged 16 to 25, from large families, have been certified for National Youth Administration aid through part time jobs.
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National Youth Administration Assistance
WPA
Overalls Made At Sewing Room In County WPA Project
A county welfare office hosts a WPA sewing project to produce overalls for relief clients. The Barments machine, loaned by Sheuerman Brothers Des Moines, is used by Helen Cresswell and Washington county staff with patterns from the state reformatory in Anamosa and material from the Des Moines WPA office. Sixteen workers including operator Ward Shafer, plus 156 women cutters assemble the garments.
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WPA
Helen Cresswell
Sheuerman Brothers
Des Moines
Miss Creswell
Washington County
State Reformatory
Anamosa
Ward Shafer
H. G. Richardson
Welfare Office
Tax Meeting Hindered by Cold Weather in Iowa
A Washington Iowa tax meeting faced heavy snow and bitter winds keeping many from traveling. State Senator Claire Dewey and Joe L. Long spoke as snow plows cleared drifts on main roads, though earlier travelers turned back.
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First District
Washington
Iowa
Claire Dewey
State Taxpayers’ Organization
Joe L. Long
State Association
Congress Hotel
Mercury
R. A. Frink
State Highway Commission
Mr. Frank
John Deere Show Goes Ahead Despite Snow
Farmers' Implement Store in Washington and local John Deere dealers press on with a free John Deere Day entertainment and lunch on Friday in the Methodist church basement. Two sound motion pictures on tractor power farming will explain John Deere implements and benefit any farmer with or interested in tractors. The event, broader and better than last year's Washington show, has earned strong reception in other cities.
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Washington
John Deere Dealers
John Deere
George Conrad
Methodist Church
Farmers’ Implement
Pastor Helps Build Church in Jefferson
The Rev. Otto Stuecki led 45 church members of the Jefferson Church of the Nazarene in constructing a new church in five months, donning over alls to aid the effort.
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Jefferson, O
Otto Stuecki
Jefferson Church of the Nazarete
Four Washington Grade Schools Dismissed Early
Four Washington grade schools were dismissed this afternoon due to cold weather. Supt. E A Ralston said they will stay closed tomorrow unless the temperature warms, with plans to conduct the senior high and tomorrow as pending continued severe cold.
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Washington
Supt
E. A. Ralston
Acome
Penney Manager Overcame Dust and Theft Challenges
H R Lund led the J C Penney store in Braddock Pennsylvania for 13 years facing heavy dust from trains and mills that hindered displays. He fought shoplifting, reducing losses from thousands of dollars, and welcomed a transfer to Washington Iowa for better prospects.
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H. R. Lund
Penney
Penney Organisation
Mr. Lund
J. C. Penney
Braddock
Pennsylvania
Braddock i
Pittsburgh
Washington
Lund
Iowa
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