Funeral for Fred Crossley Set in Columbus City
Fred Crossley aged 64, long-time resident, will have funeral services Sunday at 2 PM at his sister Mrs. Alex Randolph’s home in Columbus City. Burial in Columbus City cemetery. He died Friday at Mt. Pleasant state hospital after a seven year illness. Born Aug 18, 1860 in Des Moines county to Mr. and Mrs. John Crossley. Survived by widow, five daughters, four sons, three sisters, three brothers, with multiple residences listed.
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Columbus Junction
Fred Crossley
Alex Randolph
Columbus City
Crossley
State Hospital
Mt. Pie
Des Moines County
John Crossley
Ar. Crossley
Cora Wenser
Minie Wanzer
Grace Hall
Sioux City
Lulu McKee
Nellie Geisler
Muscatine
Minnie Maurer
Los Angeles
Paul
Clarene Dakota
John
Charlie
al Randolph
John Porter
Redlands
Calif
P. Metzgar
McAllen
Tex
Leonard
John Whitney
William
Letts
Wellman Parlor Owner Opens New Branch Shop
Mrs. Sudee McAvoy expands her beauty business by opening a Wellman branch on ground floor near the post office. Georgia Hartl operates the shop under McAvoy supervision with a Friday Get Acquainted Tea from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9, drawing many Wellman women.
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Sudee McAvoy
Wellman
Wellman Advance
Georgia Hartl
Wen
McAvoy
Washington
Will Rogers on Thanksgiving and Capone turkey heist
In London the Prince of Wales is praised as the best Thanksgiving speech by Will Rogers while noting Americans struggle for a reason to give thanks. In Chicago Al Capone planned a turkey dinner for 5000 at the Inclo restaurant, but robbers seized dress turkeys worth 1000, marking a low trick by the gangsters.
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Hollywoun
Cant
Prince of Wales
London
Wenglish
Robby Jones
Chicago
al Capone
Inco
Rval
Gerot probate case submitted to court for decision
This morning evidence in the Gerot probate case involving claims of Alva and Edward Gerot was completed and the matter was submitted to Judge D W Hamilton for decision. Court adjourned until next Monday. jury trials resume Tuesday. Other items include hearings for temporary injunctions, final reports, and a breaking and entering conviction with reformatory confinement and parole details.
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Alva
Edward Gerot
Theresa Gerot
D. W. Hamilton
Stella Jones
Clennie Jones
Dee
John Wesley Morton
P.M. Powelson
Dily
State of Town
Milo Pattson
Anamosa
T. L. Brookbart
Santa Claus Arrives at Rock Island Station for Toys
About 150 youngsters greeted Santa Claus at Rock Island station this morning. He distributed gifts to each child and planned to greet more at the Montgomery Ward store where he will receive callers every Saturday until Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Roth of Wayland shopped here today.
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Santa Claus
Rock Island Station
Montgomery Ward
Ore
Christ
Jake Roth
Wayland
Hoover World Court Protocol Meets Senate GOP Resistance
Senators react to President Hoover's plan to submit the Root world court protocol at the upcoming short session. Senator Watson condemns a possible extra session for the matter, while Senator Borah backs committee consideration and Senate action if reported favorably. The dispute centers on timing and the political use of the protocol.
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Washington
Senate
Hoover
James E. Watson
Congress
Watson
Sesson
William E. Borah
Idaho
Foreign Relations Committee
Doak Named Labor Secretary Despite AFL Opposition
Doak, longtime labor counselor for the Brotherhood here, is the administration’s pick for Labor Secretary, despite President Hoover defying AFL pressure. He could be confirmed by the Senate after a career spanning 15 years in labor relations, including wartime railroad control work and mediation of 8,080 disputes.
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Washington
Nistklen Doak
Senate
Aeartatee
Norfolia Western Railroad
Minefield
Notre Nd Our Nest
Conta
Hoover
American Federation of Labor
Deskohl
Devi Tir
Prastaes
Wiliam Green
AAP
le Hor
Doak
Brotherhood of Rautrona Tregamen
Teten
Astereda Hasdibe
Brotherhood
Federation
Doak Way
Labor Federation
Railroad Control Board
US Ambassador Declares Mexico City Embassy Dry
Ambassador J Reuben Clark announces the United States embassy in Mexico City will remain alcohol free during his term after presenting credentials to President Ortiz Rubio. He stresses the stance reflects personal abstinence and Mormon beliefs, noting Dwight Morrow did not serve alcohol at large receptions.
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Mexico City
United States
J. Reuben Clark
Ortiz Rubio
Clark
Mormon
Salt Lake
Aquor
Dwight W. Morrow
Bandits Rob Express Car Payroll From Coal Trains
Two bandits robbed the express car of Southern passenger train No. 10 in Birmingham Alabama yards and escaped with payrolls from two coal companies.
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Birmingham
Ala
Southern
Scotch miners vote to strike in Glasgow dispute
In Glasgow Scotland on November 29 the Scottish mine workers rejected owner proposals on war hours and walked out. About 900 men will stop work as the stoppage begins, signaling a major labor action amid wartime measures.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Oow
Will
Annual Drive for Y W C A Budget Next Week
The Washington Y W C A marks five years with plans to start a sixth year stronger. Miss Althea Montgomery leads the membership drive aided by women sol icitors across neighborhoods. The drive seeks 200 five dollar memberships plus larger gifts, with one dollar annual dues for regular members.
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Y.W.C.A
Washington
Althea Montgomery
Edna Mercer
Mantomi Hebner
Jessie Klein
Allee Poole
Y. W
Onelta Griggs
Audrey Humble
Alice Mc
Y.W.C. A
Jpriviege
Christmas Seals Campaign Opens December 6
Belle Rice announces that the 1920 Christmas seals drive begins Monday with auxillary members visiting business houses and schools to distribute seals. Washington county targets 144,000 seals to fund public health work, keeping half locally for child health projects. Health bonds offer $5 units. Mayor Applegate urges citizen support as H. A. Wallace of Wallace's Fayette leads farm bureau event December 6 with a keynote on farm needs. The annual meeting features a morning business session, noon dinner, and Wallace's address.
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Belle Rice
The
Legion Auxiliary
Washington County
Kington County
Farm Bureau
Progressive Farm Organization
H. A. Wallace
Wallace
Fay
Des Moines
County Farm Bureau
YM. C. A
Pletcher Copes
Wapello County Bureau
Chicago
Lee Gobble Dead in Fairfield After Illness
Friends and relatives of Lee Gobble of Fairfield report his death Friday afternoon after a three month illness in Fairfield. Funeral services are planned for two on Sock Sunday at the Methodist church in Fairfield. He is survived by his brother Frank Gobble of Washington.
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le Fobble
Fairfield
Fair Held
Methodist Church
Frank Gobdle
Washington
Australian flyer loses over-water flight to Miami
Havana Cuba November 29 reports the disappearance of Mrs J M Keith Miller described as a pretty Australian. She attempted an unaccompanied over-water flight from Havana to Miami amid treacherous headwinds. The article notes Ferne Duncan arriving from Norway Iowa to spend Thanksgiving with her parents Mr and Mrs W I Duncan.
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Havana
Cuba
J. M. Keith-Miller
Ler
Miami
Fla
Ferne Duncan
Norway
Iowa
Mrs. W. I. Duncan
Washington Junior College Crushing Ottumwa In Opener
Washington's junior college basketball team opened the season with a decisive win over Ottumwa. Twelve Washington players saw action as Coach George Freshwaters’ squad overwhelmed Ottumwa, taking a 6-0 first quarter lead and finishing strong to hold a clear advantage by halftime and beyond.
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Ottmwa
Nelson
Findly
Orman
Ottumwa
Lune
George Freshwaters
Freshwaters
Puhr
Little
Wells
Washton
Ottumwea
Peron Cyumwa
Cline
Ahrens
Fisher
Stabler
Cronnan
Turner
Kort
Land Findly
Rainy spell makes sidewalks slick and roads risky
Rain and freezing temperatures produced slippery walks and icy streets today, with glare causing danger to pedestrians and drivers. No serious accidents reported by noon, but conditions remain hazardous. Forecasts predict colder weather and possible snow tonight and tomorrow as a northwest storm approaches.
Masonic Lecturers Meet Here Monday
A district meeting of four Masonic lecturers will be held at the Masonic temple Monday evening December 1. Local district lecturer M. A. Hunter says meetings are planned for each of eight lodges this year. County lecturers are organizing to assist with the programs for the coming year. All Masons are welcome and urged to attend for details.
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Masonic Temple
A. Hunter
Bishop Downy of St. Paul Dead
The most Reverend Austin Downy Archbishop of St Paul died. In a related note, before a junior college basketball game, coach Freshwaters received a wedding gift to celebrate his marriage to Mise Elfriedo Cartano as fans presented a card inscribed with the score after the game.
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Duke of Grinnell
Gies
Freshwaters
Mise Elfriedo Cartano
Washington Christmas lights transform city park display
The Christmas opening lit up Washington with a dazzling park display as colored lights in red green yellow and other hues outlined a glittering corridor around the area. Local organizers planned a broader decorative project likely to begin next week.
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Washinngton
Rss Cataicin
Iin
Socg
Korf Fifth in Army Tests at Des Moines
Iowa National Guard members led by two Sioux City men rank among top five in preliminary exams for US Army appointments. James Lang of Sioux City and Robert Thomas placed high. next steps include trance examinations next March. Alternate selections include Neil Kissick Oska to se and Jen Wood Lemars. Orville A Kort of Washington and Emory art follow in ranking. Virginia Cunningham visiting Perry during Thanksgiving vacation.
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Jen Wood
Lemars
Orville A. Kort
Washington
Emory Art
Purebred Livestock Worth Over Five Million on Exhibition Today
At the International Stock Show in Chicago crowds swarm stalls amid hay fragrance. Purebred horses cattle sheep and swine worth over five million dollars are on display from nineteen states with Royal entries from Canada and the United States. Judges including Walter Biggar of Dalbeattie select the grand champion steer as hundreds of youths compete in a noncollegiate judging contest for scholarships.
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Rome
Boys and Girls’ Club Congress
America
France
Scotland
Kansas
Toronto
Canada
Walter Biggar
Daleattie
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