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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1949
Page
11
Bruce Cowden recalls the Washington district court jury process as Judge Frank Bechly presides over the first jury trial in over a year. A pool of 50 potential jurors is drawn from election lists, examined for bias, then six jurors are seated after challenges.
A group of twelve men and women are sworn in as jurors. They rise, raise their hands, and take an oath to try the issues in the case fairly, after being instructed in the courtroom about their duties and responsibilities.
Jurors hear opening statements outlining expected evidence in the Leonard Bomber versus Ira Schaffer contract case over 115 acres near Brighton. Dispute centers on a $500 price deduction, hog houses and an oil heater claimed by the defendant, later removed by the plaintiffs. Attorney Ed O Connor joins for the defense alongside T A Michels, while Louis J Kehoe represents the plaintiffs. Lively clashes arise among lawyers and witnesses amid objections and cross questioning.
Mrs Harold Kauffman of Weyland entertained the Methodist ladies at a missionary meeting. Attendees shared plans and prayers for ongoing outreach with local and distant missions.
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