Prominent Figures Tied to New York Bootleg Ring Probe
Information on a large liquor operation involved nationally prominent men and women. The case links to Count Polignac and the Go Bart company in a New York indictment for conspiracy to violate the dry law. A New York business man reportedly smuggled 245 cases of liquor to a suburban estate and surrendered it to authorities.
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United Press
Washington
U.P
Justice Department
New York
Count Polignac
Go Bart
White House
Prohibition Bureau
Ciry
Moving Picture
United States District
Court Re Convenes Try Non Jury Cases
Judge J G Patterson of Oska loosa returned to Washington this morning after a recess of several days and the work of the November term of district court was resumed. Non jury cases are scheduled for trial this week and jury cases now been assigned to start next Monday afternoon.
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J. G. Patterson
Oskaloosa
Washington
Washington Junior College Hosts Albia Friday Game
Washington junior college prepares for its first home football game this Friday at 2 30 pm against Albia. Local players and county residents expect a strong turnout as Washington aims for victory in front of a home crowd. Albia, coming off wins over Clarinda and Ft. Dodge, previously tied Washington 7 7. Admission 25 cents students 35 cents adults. juniors free.
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Washington Junior College
Washington Athielie
Husky Aiia
Iowa
Washington
Washington County
Albia
Clarinda Junior College
Ft. Dodge
J. H. Peet
Freshwaters
Mrs Hilda Olds Travels To Ainsworth For Day Visit
Mrs Hilda Olds serves as a morning passenger bound for Ainsworth where she plans to spend the day.
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Hilda Olds
Ainsworth
Miners Rescued After Cave-in at McNeil Mine
Three miners trapped 400 feet underground in the McNeil coal mine near McGregor Colorado were rescued after 13 hours of relay digging by 50 workers. An air pipe supplied breathable air while the entombed men endured intense cold but remained unharmed aside from the ordeal.
Selig er to Speak at Y W C A Tea in Washington
Mrs Carl Seliger will be principal speaker at the Y W C A tea on Wednesday at 3 15 in the community room. Hospitality committee led by Mrs F E M McConaughey and Mrs rl Roberts coordinates reception cakes and serving. The program features addresses by local women, music, and a vocal solo with invitations extended to visiting ministers wives and Y M C A wives.
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Young Woman's Christian Association
The
Carl Seliger
FE. M. McConaughey
Rl Roberts
Charles Thomas
Fred Reid
G. S. Kerr
William Matucha
Richard Johnson
Oscar Jugenheimer
Fred Bey
Ruth Thorne
Bess Plumly
Claude Tucker
P. L. Etter
Maynard Brown
Carl Roberts
M. E. Dicken
E. M. McConaughey
H. J. M. McC
Charles Palmer
Helen Melinski
Leigh Soule
Washington
Dances Planned by Washington Country Club Social Committee
The Washington country club prepares the first of three dances this week. Boyd's orchestra will provide the music for an 8 30 start with light refreshments at 11. Subsequent dances are set for December 6 and December 26.
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Washington Country Club
Boyd
Thanks for sympathy from friends and neighbors
We express our gratitude for the kindness shown during our bereavement. Sincerely, Mrs. Al Pratt and children.
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al Pratt
Washington Edges Fairfield 7–6 in Tug-of-War Clash
Washington high school stunned Fairfield with a late second half surge to win 7 to 6. The game featured defensive stands and penalties, with Washington scoring on a Kiesey Jadevine pass and a successful place kick, while Fairfield led 6–0 at halftime before Washington claimed the victory.
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Washington
Fairfield
Munson
McAvoy
Charlie
Kiesey
Judevine
Jones
F.walker
Shultz
Jadevine
Fairfields
Benson
Brown
Fairfield Huskies
Endicott
Young
Kearns
Raymond
Ahrens Miller
Westermark
W R C Presents Court House Flag Ceremony
W R C members held an Armistice day event at the court house presenting a large new flag. The program featured singing, a piano solo, flag history talks, and comments by Ed Kos and Dr J Botce. A Royal Neighbors play and a child recitation followed as refreshments were served.
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Court House
America
Elsie Bratten
Hilma Larson
Florence Hout
Ida Hayes
Polis
W. EB. Barber
Sons of Veterans
Aletha Maxne
Leo Mangold
Three New Sharon Business Buildings Destroyed by Blaze
A fire in New Sharon Iowa destroyed three business establishments yesterday after most merchandise and equipment had been removed. Damage was estimated at 25000 dollars. Firemen fought the blazes for three hours before control. The origin was unknown and chemicals were used due to an incomplete well. Scrambling Oskaloosa Grinnell and Montezuma fire departments assisted as the blaze threatened the town.
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New Sharon
U.P
Oskaloosa
Grinnell
Montezuma
Armistice Day Legion Dinner Featured Ralph Bunce Speaker
Ralph L. Bunce of Burlington spoke at Leon Beatty post Armistice day dinner at the Y addressing postwar debt, trade, and national defense. He urged canceling debts to allied nations and boosting US trade while backing strong naval and military insurance. Kenneth Carr led the program and the Legion Auxiliary served an extensive fried chicken meal.
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Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Kenneth Carr
Ralph L. Bunce
Burlington
Legionaires
United States
Bunce
Legion
America
Europe
Navy
Army
Air Force
Kenneth Carris
Snow Covers West Part of Iowa and Storm Travels East
A Midwest snow storm moves from the western Iowa border toward the east as temperatures rise to 82 in Sioux City. Meteorologist Charles D. Reed reports the system will blanket central and eastern areas tonight and lower temperatures across the state.
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Iowa
Des Moines
U.P
Charles D. Reed
Sioux City
Reed
Jefferson Henry boards are herf
A conference of the boards of supervisors from Jefferson Henry and Washington counties with state highway commission members is held at the courthouse to apportion costs for repairs and upkeep on the Skunk river bridge at Coppock and the approaching road. The state board will set each county's share after reviewing the appeal to the commission.
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Boards of Supervisors
Jefferson
Henry
Washington
State Highway Commission
Court House
Skunk River
Coppock
State Board
Roll Call Sees 418 Join Red Cross in Washington County
Washington County reports 418 Red Cross memberships gathered over the first two days of the annual Roll Call while business closures and out of town travel limited soliciting. Fairfield-Washington turnout noted with hundreds in attendance at yesterday's game. Brighton leads county with 54 memberships under J Christianson.
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Washington County
Washington City
Brighton
J Christianson
Commercial Savings Bank
Hoover urges immunity for food ships in wartime
President Hoover proposes food ships be free from blockade interference and urges a preparedness for peace. He links the idea to reducing naval power and stresses freeing humanitarian aid from weaponization to ease wartime suffering. The address, aired nationwide, notes readiness to cut the navy and calls for debate at the London conference.
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Washington
U.P
America
Hoover
American Legion
Ught
Washington Auditorium
United States
Drake
London
Mr. Hoover
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