Democratic Senators Clash Over Louisiana Revenue Nominee
Senate Finance Committee hearings on Dr. Moore for Louisiana internal revenue collector were heated as Huey Long of Louisiana and Pat Harrison of Mississippi sparred. Long alleged gambling backing for Moore while Harrison objected to leading questions and blocked a mortgage certificate from the Louisiana state banking commission.
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Washington, D. C
Huey Long
Louisiana
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Senate Finance Committee
Moore
Internal Revenue
Lousiana
Long
Harrison
Lousiana State Banking Commission
Theaters Absorb Tax for Children in State
Theaters across the state will not charge tax on children's tickets. The state commission ordered that no tax be added to children's admissions while theaters absorb the tax themselves. Exemption aims to help families, as most children cannot afford more than ten cents. R E Pratt of State and Fox theaters confirms theaters must follow the one cent tax on adult tickets.
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Stae
Ay Commission
R. E. Pratt
State
Fox Theaters
Baxter Candidate for State Senator Nomination Papers
Howard A. Baxter circulates nomination papers for the democratic state senate race in June. He enters politics at friends’ urging, has no prior county or state office bids, and brings over thirty years in the grain fuel and building materials trade, mainly with the Baxter elevator and yard.
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Howard A. Baxter
Baxter
Washington
H. A. Baxter
Baxter Elevator and Yard
X Marks the Spots Sign Fatal Accident Locations
The State Automobile Insurance Association unveils six markers marking auto accident sites south of Crawfordsville north of Crawfordsville north of Washington West Chester corner two miles west of Washington and at the Milwaukee depot on North Iowa avenue The drive safety plan accompanies broadcasts titled X Marks the Spots airing Fridays at 6 45 pm on WOC WHO The Washington area is noted with special mention of the local agent.
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State Automobile Insurance Association
8. W. Kaster
Crawfordsville
Washington
West Chester Corner
Milwaukee Depot
Iowa Avenue
Woc-Who
Washington Signs
Honor Veterans on Anniversary Dinner at G A R Hall
In observance of the Battle of Shiloh anniversary the G A R Relief Corps held a noon dinner in the courthouse hall served by the W R C women. About 60 people attended including four Civil War veterans and several veterans widows. Guests spoke on veterans organizations as Miss Lucille Knox led songs and Dr A Tholee spoke on April in American history.
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Shiloh
G A. R
W. R. Co
G. A. RB
Relief Corps
Jesse W. Harvey
J. C. Balter
James
D. J. Palmer
Wo. Roc
O. F Sehmitt
Lucille Knox
Flsie Bratten Ato
Earle Steele
W. OR
Aol Schmoeller
Clayton Neiswanger
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ralph Shannon
Sons of Veterans
A. F E. Baldriee
American Legion
J.C. Nolee
Julia Cavendar
Nev
W. Fastwood
Nev. Chalmers Fulton
Yale Aims for CCC Camp and Football Push
The report notes Yale officials discussing creating a CCC style camp and adding education to the music industry list. It mentions recruiting five linemen and three backs for a football lineup and Yale graduates being mobilized to pursue other work. The piece ends with a patriotic dinner talk on the flag’s history.
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Hollywood
Cal
Ancell
Yale
Santa Barbra
Harkness
Angell
Honolulu
Hye
Mrs Raymond Kos and daughter in Washington trip
Mrs Raymond Kos and her daughter traveled to Washington from Vellman yesterday, according to local reports.
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Raymond Kos
Washington
Vellman
Cleanliness Theme in Washington Iowa Incorporation Charter
The Washington Iowa charter on display in Mayor Lytle’s window shows the 1855 incorporation details. It lists officers including Mayor A Disney, Recorder J McPerguson, and Marsh al J H Bacon, with councilmen in West and East wards and compensation outlines.
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Iowa
Lloyd Lytle
Washington
Public Library
George Rodman
Lytle Grocery
A | Disney
J. McPerguson
J. H Bacon
West Ward
Joseph Keck
Norman Chipman
Hiram Wallingford
Enoch Ross
A. H. Paterson
W. H. Jenkins
Ross
McPerguron
Free School Three Days Next Week
The city hall stage is set for the Journal Cooking school opening a three day session next Monday at two oclock. The event attracts strong interest and the auditorium is expected to be full. A key feature will be the display of electric refrigerating equipment highlighting valve and usefulness.
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Journal Cooking School
City Hall
No Developments in White Kidnaping Case
Police said there have been no new leads in the White kidnaping case. Over three months Mrs. Gerald White received notes threatening abduction of her five year old son if she did not deliver $500. Officers suspect a schoolboy prank but heightened protections remain in place and the writer faces a serious offense.
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Gerald White
Seventy Six News Roundup From Dayton Correspondent
Seventy six township notes include Mr Martin’s son’s tonsil operation in Washington, Mrs Ramee’s death in Washington, a birthday card party at Con and Edna’s, and farm activity from disking to seeding. Local concerns mention heating stove storage and spring weather. A municipal article defines common council powers, sessions, and quorum.
Garden Meeting On Monday In Washington For Subsistence Gardens
A garden meeting to plan subsistence gardens for the needy and learn garden operation from Prof. Woot, Lantz of the Ames extension service, will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the county courthouse Washington with attendees including county officials teachers and garden clubs.
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Washington
Marian Baker
Seelag
W. Edgecombe
Caurdens
Prof. Woot, Lantz
Ames Extension Service
Professor Lantz
State Emergency Relief Committee
Extension Service
Ile
Court House
Edgecombe
Board of Supervisors
County Emergency Relief Contes
City Garden Clube
Agricultural and Home Ecconomics
Red Crown Chapter
Lantz
Hold Truck Drivers After Road Death Near Keokuk Iowa
Police hold two Indianola truck drivers for investigation after William Hainagel 78 of Donnellson died and Harry Abel was injured on road No 160 near Keokuk. Merrill Graham and relief driver Thos Keeney were detained. The truck did not stop after the crash. A second driver L B Rupell of Carbondale Illinois said his truck was passed by Graham near the accident.
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Keokuk
Iowa
William Hainagel
Donnellson
Harry Abel
Here
Merrill Graham
Thos Keeney
Hainagel
L. B. Rupell
Carbondale
Lil
Graham
Keokuk Presbytery Meet in Washington on Monday
Keokuk presbytery of the United Presbyterian Church will convene in Washington Monday with an afternoon conference at two o clock featuring Rev. R A Foster of Keokuk speaking on If It Were an Elder and Rev A Stewart of Washington on If It Were a Minister. The opening business session is at ten o clock morning with annual reports to be received. Mr Matthews of Washington serves as moderator and Rev Clifford Ramedale of Columbus City as clerk. Action on restoring Rev B E Clark as pastor at Ye Matre and Rev AO Jo McConnell as stated supply at Andrew will be considered.
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Keokuk
United Presbyterian Church
Washington
R. A. Foster
Stewart
Mr Matthews
Clifford Ramedale
Columbus City
BE. J Clark
Ye Matre
AO Jo McConnell
Andrew
Public invited to spring Institute in Washington
A Louisa county delegation will attend the spring Institute of the W. C T U of Washington and Keokuk counties at the Washington Methodist church on Monday April 9. The event opens at 10 a.m. with lunch served at noon. Mrs Ola Brumback announced the open invitation to the public for the dinner and sessions. Miss May F. Henninga from Cedar Rapids will be the main speaker.
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Louisa County
Washington
Keokuk
Washington Methodist
Washington County
Ola Brumback
Corn club seed available for 4-H members in Grimes Town
Marin County agent Joe Caputo announces cooperation between Hi brid Corn Company and Washington county club committee to supply enough corn seed for one acre per 4-H member. Seed is limited and all interested boys should leave names at the Farm Bureau office at once.
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Joe Caputo
Marin
Grimes
Town
Washington County Club Committee
Farm Bureau
Rock falls into Norwegian fjord killing dozens
A massive rockslide into the Norddals fjord near Aalesund Norway sparked three giant waves that overwhelmed the fishing villages of Taffjord and Fjoerra. Between forty and fifty people were killed as homes washed into the sea and drowning cries echoed through the night.
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Aalesund
Norway
Norddales Fjord
Taffjord
Fjoerra
Debrig
Pjoerra
Washington Girl to Play Cello Solo for Teachers Meet
Lou Jean Stewart, a Washington high school cello soloist rated superior at the district music contest in Wellman, will perform this afternoon at Fairfield during the southeast division meeting of the Iowa State Teachers association. She is accompanied by Helen Velinesl as several hundred teachers attended the event with Supt J H Peet and other noted educators.
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Lou Jean Stewart
Fairfield
Iowa State Teachers Association
Washington
J. H. Peet
Dean Uarland Mead
J. A. Taylor
Edith Shields
Misa Althe
Montgomery
Eolny
Srf Nickel
George Leebler
Milburn McKay
Elsie @lassburner
Low Jean Stewart
Washington High School
Wellman
Helen Velinesl
Death notice for infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Cross
The death of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cross of Colfax Iowa is announced. The mother will be remembered as Leanna Donaldson.
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Ted Cross
Colfax
Iowa
Leanna Donaldson
Seek Dillinger in Indiana Today
Indiana police intensify pursuit of John Dillinger after a wrecked Hudson sedan with two machine guns was found near Vousedsville. The car bore altered plates and five aboard were said to ride with Dillinger, pursuing Barrow and companion after a deadly Oklahoma incident.
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Vousesville
Apell
Indiana
Dillinger
C. L. Lockhardt
Peru
Lockhart
Wen
Hudson
St Paul
Barrow
Scott
Kan
Glyde Barrow
Desperado
Oklahoma
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America
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