A Column About Iowa: Son Attacks Father over Farm Livestock
New Hampton man William Ko brick 37 sits in county jail on an open charge after an attack on his father John Ko brick 70. The elder Ko brick is hospitalized at Cedar Valley in Charles City with a fractured nose and other injuries from the farm dispute on the jointly operated farm.
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New Hampton
William Kobrick
Bassett
John Kobrick
Kobrick
Cedar Valley Hospital
Charles City
Nashua Woman Leaves Estate to Carl Johnson
Carl Johnson of Nashua received $5,000 and a house worth 1500 from the will of Mrs. Emma Hanneman who died last week. The bequest cites his kindness shown while boarding with her four years earlier.
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Nashua
Carl Johnson
Emma Hanneman
Muscatine Press Plans Fourth Poetry Volume
The Prairie Press announces Elephants At War by Des Moines novelist Thomas W. Duncan. The collection portrays Iowa during Civil War days and era events including a 1934 train robbery and seasonal changes.
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Muscatine
the Prairie Press
Thomas W. Duncan
Des Moines
Iowa
Jesse James
Casey
Judge halts trial to wed Cedar Rapids couple
Police Magistrate John A. Hornsby paused a trial to perform a private marriage. He married Joseph A. Rompot and Josephine Juchomel of Cedar Rapids, who told the secretary they were in a hurry. The ceremony completed, the court resumed.
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Davenport
Dan Cupid
John A. Hornsby
Joseph A. Rompot
Josephine Juchomel
Cedar Rapids
Wolomby
Bootblack Foresees Futures From Shoes at Drake University
Des Moines report notes Keith Bea of Henderson is a Drake University freshman who shines boots at a University avenue barber shop. He claims to read fortunes by footwear, describing personality and fate through the condition of shoes, in a style likened to phrenology.
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Des Moines
Keith Bea
Henderson
Drake University
University Ave
Kossuth County Votes 18 to 1 for Production Control
In Kossuth County the pro duction control referendum passed 18 to 1, the largest majority in the state. Senator Lester J. Mickinson declined to comment on results but said he will speak on the AAA and the farm situation at Cornell college forum in Mount Vernon on Nov 4. Farmers in the senator’s home county supported continuation of production control.
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Algona
Lester J. Mickinson
AAA
Cornell College Forum
Mount Vernon
Kossuth County
Plank Strikes Car Near Bridge Injures No One
A four by four inch plank was driven through a car near here and forced the dashboard against the seat as the vehicle struck a bridge. The incident occurred when the car lights operated by Dale Brown went off just before reaching the bridge. Brown missed the plank and hit the side rail.
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Aplington
Here
Dale Brown
Brown
Lineville family pleads for aid amid hunger threat
A widowed mother and her seven dependents, including six children and an 87 year old grandmother, in Lineville face starvation as Iowa and Missouri will not claim them. They have moved repeatedly in a hilly region seeking a livelihood.
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Lineville
Iowa
Missouri
Minton Company Probes Death of Men in Vat
Clinton officials examine the deaths of Edward H. Edens and Carl Carlson at the Minton Company plant where a large vat held carbon dioxide from corn fermentation as a possible cause.
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Minton Company
Clinton
Clinton Co
Edward H. Edens
Carl Carlson
Couple and guest visit Peoria from Crawfordsville
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Duncan and Miss Hazel Anwyl spent Sunday in Peoria Illinois. Miss Anwyl is from Crawfordsville.
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Dale Duncan
Hazel Anwyl
Peoria, Ill
Miss Anwyl
Crawfordsville
Suspects in P O Theft Taken Here
Three suspects from Powersville Missouri are in Washington County jail after a post office robbery there last week. Harry Gadberry Frank Gadberry and Virgil Starr were arrested by Sheriff Putnam with help from a postal inspector. One vehicle carried Missouri plates reported stolen the night of the crime.
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Virgil Starr
Missouri
Sheriff's Office
Washington County
Powersville
Harry
Frank Gadberry
Harold M. Putnam
Gadberrys
Harry Gadberry
Washi
Starr
East Second Street
Wilmer Lauderman
Putnam
Appanoose County
Iowa
Pollok Wallace
Ode Ferguson
DeMolays Hold Triangle Meet Networking in Reorganization Effort
Seventy five DeMolay members from Fairfield, Washington and Jews City chapters gathered with representatives from Burlington, Muscatine, Mt. Pleasant and Ottumwa for a Triangle meet. Nine candidates were initiated. eight from Fairfield. William Plum led the Washington initiatory degree with Muscatine handling the DeMolay degree. Washington was aided by Court Wright Hawley of Muscatine, district senior councillor and a University of Town student. The event aims to boost the reorganization of the Fairfield chapter. DeMolay radio programs on WHO begin November 3 at 6 30 p m for half an hour each Sunday evening with the opening program dedicated to the effort.
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Fairfield
Washington
WHO
Big Crowd Attends County Husking Contest Near Town
Eight of ten entrants started the county corn husking contest at Smoush farm near town as hundreds and visitors from Washington and rural areas watched. Dwight Hoyle led early before Elmer Krantz of Crawfordsville and Cecil Davison, last year’s winner, moved into contention while official results were delayed for weighing and deductions. County Agent W. J. Roudabush oversaw the event.
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Smoush Farm
Town
Washington
Cecil Davison
Dwight Hoyle
Elmer Krantz
Crawfordsville
Hoyle
Miss Hannah Bissau to speak at Weert Chester church
West Chester on October 29 Miss Hannah Bissau will address the Sunday morning service at 11 o clock at the Weert Chester Methodist church. She speaks for the home missionary bank offering planned by the Clara Henderson Home Missionary society urging attendance.
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West Chester
Hannah Bissau
Weert Chester Methodist Church
Home Missionary Bank
Clara Henderson
Neiswanger Rites Held At Local Funeral Home
Funeral services for Jasper L. Neiswanger were led by Dr. F W Eastwood at L A Jones funeral home with pallbearers D W Harvey C Wilson Harry Crone John Jones Walter Crawford and Hugh McCleery all veterans of the Spanish American War. Burial followed at Kim Grove cemetery.
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Neiswanger
Jasper L. Neiswanger
L. A. Jones
F. W. Eastwood
D. W. Harvey
C. Wilson
Harry Crone
John Jones
Walter Crawford
Hugh MecCleery
Kim Grove Cemetery
Anderson Funeral for Mrs J T Anderson in Elm Grove
Funeral services held at N A Jones funeral home conducted by former pastor Dr A Smith of Wairfield. Pallbearers included James Cunningham Robert Patterson Theodore Bailey Howard McCleery Ralph Shannon and Isaac Roths child. Burial followed at Elm Grove.
DeMolay Alumni Event Serves Pie and Hot Cocoa
Alumni of DeMolay gathered for a social with pumpkin pie and hot chocolate provided by Mrs. Ernest Salladay, Mrs. Harvey Meek, and Mrs. Roy Means.
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DeMolay
Ernest Salladay
Harvey Meek
Roy Means
Claim Japs Behind New China Riots
In Tientsin on October 29, Japanese authorities pressed Beijing to curb disorder spreading through Hopei and other northern provinces. Local observers attribute unrest to farmers rebelling against taxes, while Japan accuses anti Japanese agitation. A note from the Japanese consul general warned Shang Chen of a serious situation.
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Tientsin
China
Hopei
Shang Chen
Cornhog Referendum Shows Big Approval for AAA Rules
Washington voters report indicate farmers backed continuation of AAA regulations by about six to one. Early tabulations suggest around 609000 responses with 602000 supporting the continued crop controls amid a voter turnout near 100000.
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Washinton
D. C
Welcome to New Pastors in Washington County
Six new ministers joined the Ministerial Association of Washington County at a morning meeting held by the YWCA. The new pastors are J T Perkins Ka lona B F Schwartz Washington C W Cochran Crawfordsville W R No and Brighton Methodist W W Butler Keota Federated Sharchard J L Kemp Katona Christian. About 25 people attended with Miss Eva Dendy as guest for Melvin Gingerich talk. Rev R W Fillmore Brighton led the meeting and a secretary was sought to replace Rev C E Strong who resigned. Leigh W Soule served as secretary pro tem.
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Washington County
YY. M. Co
Melvin Gingerich
J. T. Perkins
Kalona
B F. Schwartz
Washington
C. W. Cochran
Crawfordsville
W. R. No and
Brighton
W. W. Butler
Keota
Sharchard
J. L. Kemp
Katona Christian
Eva Dendy
Jingerich
R. W. Fillmore
Vernon Carter
A. W. McBlain
West Chester
C. E. Strong
Leigh W. Soule
Attendance Contest Promises Big Prizes at Market Baskets
Shoppers are urged to buy groceries today or tomorrow to enter the Attendance Contest. Prizes include items from the Journal window such as Big Market Basket entries and Butter-Nut Coffee.
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Journal
Rotarians Hear New M. E. Pastor
Dr. B F Schwartz new Methodist pastor spoke to Rotarians at their noon luncheon. He urged focus on character as core to human welfare and progress, outlining seven epochal eras in U S history and noting how lacking character hindered reforms. He called for spiritual renewal to fulfill global potential.
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B. F. Schwartz
Methodist Church
Rotarians
Rotary
Schwartz
Musi and Ander Families Visit Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs A B Musi and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ander spent Sunday in Cedar Rapids visiting relatives and sightseeing around the city.
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A. B
Lloyd Anderon
Cedar Rap
Former Resident of County Is Dead
Owen Griffith aged 62 a former Washington county resident died suddenly at his home near Springfield Missouri Funeral services were planned for Sunday in Springfield with burial in Shenandoah Iowa He is survived by his wife and two brothers Sam of Fairfield and Frank of Kansas Relatives from Shenandoah visiting at the Coppock home noted the message and described travel from the area to attend services
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Owen Griffith
Washington County
Springfield
W. RK. Coppock
Shenandoah
Iowa
Coppocks
Mr. Griffith
Sam
Fairfield
Frank
Kansas
Coppock
W. HH
Sigafoose
Frances Jean
H. J. Schoonover
Savannah
R. Beenblossom
Nichols Sanitarium
Gunman Fernekes Dies in Chicago Jail Suicide
Vel. 29 Up Henry (Mugel) Peruckos, known as a brazen Midwest gunman, escaped Joliet in August in a simple jailbreak. Recaptured, he died in his police cell after a night, authorities say suicide by poison. Police studied his clothing for concealment.
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Chicago
Henry
Mugel
Peruckos
Bauait
Kier
Bludeul
Bioway
Rernekies
Midwest
Joliet
Frank Whipp
Frank Balleu
Fernekes
Beranek Held for Driving Drunk in Richmond
Louis Beranek of Richmond was bound over to the district court today by Justice J. M. Bovee under $1,000 bonds on the charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated. Beranek pleaded not guilty.
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Louis Beranek
Richmond
District Court
Justice of the Peace
J. M. Bovee
Berapesg
Merged choirs to sing Messiah in Washington
United Presbyterian church hosts first rehearsal for a joint Messiah performance by all area church choirs. Rehearsal at 8 pm tomorrow with Ms Carolyn Hamilton directing and Mrs Henry Shields on organ. Tentative date December 22 likely at the Methodist church. large union chorus expected.
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Washington
United Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Carolyn Hamilton
Henry Shields
U. P
Attendance Contest Offers Free Groceries This Week
Readers can win groceries by buying items per rules published yesterday and turning in sales slips to the Journal by 6 00 p m Thursday. Six prizes will be announced Monday with another contest to start next Monday and six more prizes offered. The grand prize is a full year’s Journal subscription. Scores are calculated by multiplying purchase amounts by slips.
San Diego Hit by Moderate Earthquake Early Morning
A moderate earthquake struck San Diego at 2 19 this morning, lasting about 30 seconds and waking hundreds. Police reported no damage.
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San Diego
Cdiltsons
Revival Continues at Foursquare Tabernacle Services
Large crowd attends revival at the Foursquare Gospel Tabernacle with delegations from Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids. Evangelist Marty to lead singing and assist with services for the rest of the week.
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Foursquare Gospel Tabernacle
Ottumwa
Cedar Rapids
Marty
Guilty Plea Highlighted in Justice of the Peace Arraignment
A defendant pleaded guilty during an arraignment before the justice of the peace, marking a decisive step in the case. The court set further proceedings to determine sentencing and related actions.
Peace moves and sanctions loom over Italy and Ethiopia
League leaders expect a peace path by year end through diplomacy or economic pressure. Britain and France drafted a plan to resolve the war, while 24 nations escalate penalties, including a full boycott of Italian goods and blocking key supplies. Italy enacts wartime controls as forces advance toward Makale amid ongoing but muted conflict reports.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Italy
Ethiopia
League
London
Mussolini
Laval
France
East
Africa
Funeral for Centerville Man John R. Conlee Held
The funeral of John R. Conlee of Centerville was attended by his sister Mrs. Hazel Rohrer and her son John Rohrer and his wife from Washington. The service occurred Sunday morning at Centerville with rites at Fairfield where he had earlier lived. He died Friday night after an automobile accident days earlier. His adopted son Carlos, a high school freshman, is visiting relatives. He leaves another sister, brother, and other relatives. He was a member of the Christian Science Church.
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John R. Conlee
Centerville
Hazel Roherer
John Rohrer
Washington
Fairfield
Conlee
Carlos
Rohrer
The
Christian Science Abhurch
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