Fetters Freed Not Guilty by Insanity Verdict
Oscar Fetters is freed after a jury found him not guilty by reason of insanity in the Hugh Dougall Sr. murder trial. The verdict was read at 3 55 am after about two hours of deliberation, with Fetters expressing happiness and planning to work after possible travel to Tulsa.
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Oscar Fetters
Hugh Dougall Sr
Etters
R. G. Yoder
Robert R. Noonan
Clifford Freel
Oscar
Des Moines Weather Forecast Fair and Cold With Frost Tonight
Weather report for Des Moines indicates fair and cold conditions with killing frost tonight. Thursday to be fair and warmer with highs in the mid to upper sixties, and light variable winds.
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Des Moines
Chicaqua Chapter to Operate Fiesta Stand
Izaak Walton league members sponsor a stand on the south side of the square with Washington County Soil Conservation commissioners. The Walton league discussed stand operations at their meeting this week and planned new or renewing memberships during the Tall Corn Fiesta. State convention reports by Clint Burke Gilbert Mills Harold Brock and Paul Horak were reviewed. The group approved courtesy ecards for Izaak Waltonians to show landowner cooperation while hunting. A movie titled Battling Bass was shown on a projector owned by Merritt McDaniel.
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Chicaqua Chapter
Izaak Walton League
Washington County Soil Conservation Commissioners
Walton League
Clint Burke
Gilbert Mills
Harold Brock
Paul Horak
League
Kalona Man Killed In Highway Mishap
Myron Levy a 31 year old Kalona resident was killed when the left track of a half track snapped and struck him on Highway 22 two miles east of Wellman. He died instantly at 4 50 PM while driving to Kalona to move iron. Funeral services set for Thursday Sept 29 at the Kalona high school auditorium with graveside rites in Iowa City. Levy born Sept 20 1918 in Iowa City attended Kalona schools, served in the Marine Corps in World War II. Survivors include parents Mr and Mrs Mose Levy of Kalona a daughter Andrea of Riverside three brothers Joe Kalona Harry Iowa City Martin Washington DC and a sister Mrs Joe Mientzes in Europe.
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Myron Levy
Kalona
Levy
Highway 22
Wellman
Kalona High School
Iowa City
Peterseim and Son Funeral
Mr. Levy
Marine Corps
Mose Levy
Andrea
Riverside
Joe
Harry
Martin
Washington, D. C
Joe Mientzes
Europe
District Meet of Iowa Education Group Held in Washington
The Southeast district of the Iowa State Education Association convened in Washington today with 100 delegates from 18 counties attending an all day training conference at the Washington YMCA. Program participants included Charles F. Martin, Harvey L. Hill, Kenneth Johnson, B. S. Moyle, and R. N. Mason.
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Iowa State Education Association
Washington
Old Fiddlers Contest Entries Are Received
Entries for the old fiddlers contest to be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock are still being received according to Milo Sorden, chairman of the event. With cash prizes offered, winners gain a chance to play for the old time square dance Thursday evening at 9 o'clock in the city hall during the Tall Corn Fiesta.
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Milo Sorden
Names of Entries Sought for Thursday Beauty Contest
Co R Wilson chairman urges sponsors to submit entry names for Thursday afternoon's beauty contest at 4 o'clock. Contact Mrs Alice Morrett before 2 tomorrow. Many names already listed. The event is part of the Tall Corn Fiesta's second day.
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Co. R. Wilson
Alice Morrett
Wilson
Churchill presses for early general election amid wartime strain
In the Commons Churchill, near Prime Minister Attlee, urges an early election in what he calls a serious and strange hour for Britain. He cites the financial crisis, party conflict, and the atomic era as factors signaling a grave hour, with elections scheduled for next summer.
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London
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Prme
Clement Attlee
Rose
House of Commons
Britain
Laborites
Europe
Horse Pulling Contest at Tall Corn Fiesta Tonight
Washington's softball association sponsors a horse pulling contest at the armory field as part of the Tall Corn Fiesta. The event starts between 7 50 and 8 o'clock with Harlan Conley in charge of the dynamometer. Several entries have been received and more are expected by start time.
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Washington's Softball Association
Armory Field
Harlan Conley
Local Men See WOC's First Television Test
Larry Foster of the Foster Radio service and Charles Franzen reported that they observed the first test patterns from WOOC-TV in Davenport. They agreed these early patterns promise dependable reception in Washington once Davenport starts full television schedule operations.
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Larry Foster
Foster Radio Service
Charles Franzen
Wooc-Tvv
Davenport
Washington
Warn Residents of Traveling Workmen in Washington County
Home owners in Washington county are warned to beware traveling crews offering cistern and cesspool cleaning. Victims report signing papers for income tax purposes that turned into overpriced contracts. one man claimed state health board ties. A $25 job completed in 15 minutes drew complaints. sheriff’s office urges scrutiny and warnings to stop such operators.
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Washington County
State Board of Health
Sheriff's Office
Drivers Uninjured In Auto Collision Near Washington
Cars driven by Milton R. Flickinger of Washington and Mrs Earl Galloway of route three Washington collided Tuesday afternoon at 3 15 on a gravel road one mile north and one mile east of Washington. Sheriff Charles Snyder said both cars met at a hill crest and could not avoid impact. Flickinger's auto sustained 500 dollars damage while Galloway's suffered 350 dollars. Neither driver was injured.
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Milton R. Flickinger
Washington
Earl Galloway
Route Three
Charles Snyder
Flickinger
Galloway
Hi Y Meeting for Washington High Boys at YMCA
Washington high school HI Y boys will meet at the YMCA tomorrow at noon for the bi weekly Thursday gathering. About 60 boys are expected to attend with serving committee members named as Mrs Hubert Redlinger Mrs Yaro Sojka Mrs Eugene Martin Mrs Maynard Goff and Mrs P J Thornton.
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Washington High School
YMCA
Hubert Redlinger
Yaro Sojka
Eugene Martin
Maynard Goff
P. J. Thornton
Tall Corn Fiesta Draws Cash Prizes And Dances
Tonight's program features a cash prize drawing at seven, a horse pulling contest at armory field at 7 30, the Scottish Highlanders free exhibition at 8 30 at the northeast square corner, and a dance at city hall at nine.
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Armory Field
Scottish Highlanders
Outline Projects of 4-H Girls in County
The 4-H clothing project for 1949 50 was outlined yesterday when 4-H leaders met at the Farm Bureau office. Enrollment month will be first activity for consideration. District parties will be held to interest new members and explain 4-H work to parents. The jamboree on October 29 will elect county officers. Club officers training school November 12 Vespers Service November 20 Christmas party December 12 Mothers Tea in June Sports Festival in July Achievement Shows in August.
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Farm Bureau
Melvin Booth
County 4-H
Harry Stacy
Melvin Sehnicker
Dan Guy
Busy Bees
Charles Davison
Marion
Marjorie Gamon
Cedar Clippers
Cloyce Stewart
W. L. McGinnis
Kenneth Ornduff
Joe Knotek
Ray Sojka
Orville Griggs
Dutechettes
Roger Johnson
Campfire Leaders to Visit in Washington
Lucille Kardux national field director for region seven and Mrs. John R. Battin Cedar Rapids Camp Fire Girls executive director visit Washington Saturday for two meetings. At 1 pm Blue Bird and Camp Fire leaders meet in Camp Fire room. at 9 30 am the local board hears them. Attendees include Ladies from Olds and Winfield. Mrs George Dowell and Helen Levis join luncheon with the visitors at noon.
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Lucille Kardux
John R. Battin
Cedar Rapids
Camp Fire Girls
Washington
Blue Bird
Camp Fire Room
Olds and
Winfield
George Dowell
Helen Levis
Miss Kardoux
Battin
First Tall Corn Fiesta Opens in Washington Parade
Crowds filled Washington's business district for the First Annual Tall Corn Fiesta with events running today and Thursday. A screwball parade through the square featured floats from Benner Tea, Wolf Floral, Griffith & Hedberg, and nearly 100 merchants. Prizes totaled 50, 35 and 15 dollars. Don Radda repeated as tall corn king with a 27 feet 134 inch entry, Clarice Buck took second.
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Jett
Margaret Voorhees
Naomi Custer
Irene Bickford
Betty Haight
Mr. Dunncan
Freda Kelsey
Benner Tea
Wolf Floral
Gavittith & Herberg Dairy
Don Radda
Evening Journal
Pat Reed
Carla Benell
Mary Ann Peitier
Clarice Buck
Joan Siegel
Janet Porter
James Walker
Duane Redlinger
Marion Swift
Washington
Chambers of Commerce
Benner Tea Company
Wolf Floral Company
Flower Company
VFW
YMCA
Journal
Washington County
Secord
For Sale New Bicycle with Basket Ad Prompted Quick Buy
An economical Journal Want Ad sold a new bicycle with a basket for 32.50 after buyers answered the ad quickly. The buyer was the last to respond, showing the ads reach thousands of potential customers daily. Call 411 W to place your classified ad.
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Call
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Otto Walton
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Richard A. Stewart
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Kehoe
Oklahoma
Fetter
Econ Gratus
Robertson
Arthur
Brighton
Mr. Fetters
Yoder
Battling Bass
Merritt McDaniel
Labor
Tom Duncan
Anna
WOC
Radda
Central Park
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