Iowa Senate Defeats Road Fund Reimbursement Bill
The Iowa senate defeated a bill to repay 18 counties from the primary road fund for deficiencies in primary road bond retirement. The measure would have paid one tenth of the deficiency to counties annually with no interest. The vote was 28 to 16.
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Des Moines
Iowa Senate
Stoddard
Woodbury County
Senate
Wamstadt
Mitchell County
Towa
Iown
House of Representatives
State University of Iowa
House
University probe hears calls to quash scandal rumors
Iowa City April report outlines private detectives Roy Lapitz and a man named Berton pressuring university official Charles Brown to reveal alleged scandals. Brown testified they offered drinks on New Year’s Day and later produced a letter claiming Gov Turner’s backing to coerce disclosures. Meanwhile the legislative inquiry continues into university maladministration as purchasing agent Frank Humeston testifies on irregularities and individual purchasing.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Roy Lapitz
Berton
University of Iowa
Legislative Committee
University
Charles Brown
Department of Grounds and Buildings
Brown
Dan W. Turner
Diamond Inn Service Station and Tourist Camp Opens Soon
Foundations have been laid for cottages at the Diamond Inn Service Station and Tourist Camp by Charles Denison and Dale Gallagher at the west end of Washington at the junction of highways 1 and 2. The eating house and several cottages are framed with more under way, aiming to open by May. The camp offers six single cottages, one double cottage, dining room, barbecue area, electric lighting, hot and cold water, and a separate wash building.
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Diamond Inn
Charles Denison
Dale Gallagher
Washington
Gallagher
Mid-Continentail Company
Avrvice
Bill’’ Kos
Charlie Hennon
Viva la Mexico City visit praised in travel note
Mexico City described as great and inviting with brisk travel claims. An American pilot and fast Lockheed ships are noted as part of the peaceful country, while the leader Clark is praised for his performance and no prohibition arguments are heard.
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Mexico City
Paso
Lockheed
Clark
Morrow
Legion Seeks Bigger Carnival for Washington
At a Leon Beatty post meeting the American Legion discussed a larger Washington summer carnival under Legion sponsorship. They hope to secure a bigger layout with more attractions. A Fourth of July plan was touched on but no action taken. Also noted was no new report on the veteran hospital bid and efforts to present Washington as a site.
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Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Washington
Legion
Government Hospital For Veterans
Iowa
Funeral services for Mrs James H McCreedy at home
Mrs James H McCreedy dies after a lingering illness. Funeral at her home 723 North Second Avenue at 2:30 PM Thursday conducted by Rev Willard Wylie assisted by Rev D C Fulton. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Survived by three daughters Ethel Mayne Birney Maud. two grandsons James and Richard Birney. sister Elizabeth Wright. brothers Harry H McCulley and Will McCulley. Mr McCreedy killed in horse accident. Mrs McCreedy longtime resident near Washington and member of United Presbyterian Church.
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James H. McCreedy
North Second Avenue
Willard Wylie
Newton
United Presbyterian
D. C. Fulton
Elm Grove Cemetery
Mayne
Homer C. Birney
Northeast
Washington
Maud McCreedy
Heights
James
Richard Birney
Elizabeth Wright
Arkansas City
Kan
Harry H. McCulley
Boulder
Colo
Will McCulley
Tingley
Iowa
McCreedy
Burke Bound Over On Murder Charge
Fred Burke was bound over to the circuit court for trial on a charge of murdering Policeman Charles Shelley of St Joseph. He will be arraigned April 20 before Judge Charles W. White to enter a plea. Trial expected late April or early May with Burke guarded by six state police and extra deputies.
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ST. Joseph, Mich
Fred Burke
Circuit Court
Charles Shelley
St. Joseph
Charles W. White
Kalona High School Seniors Get Portraits Taken Today
Kalona High School seniors had their official yearbook portraits taken today at the school.
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Kalona High School
Brief Legion Post Meeting Reports on Compensation Loans
Legion members express hope that community claims will be favorably considered. The brief session discussed government compensation loans with most men reporting receipt of funds and some delays noted.
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Bers of the Legion
Crop Outlook Bright If Rains Continue In Iowa
Des Moines April weather bulletin by federal meteorologist Charles D. Reed says normal rains this season should yield a normal Iowa crop unless last summer’s drought recurs. Winter months were the driest in 58 years. statewide rainfall runs 43 percent below average with some counties drier than others. Reed notes optimism from past drought lessons and reports farm work ahead of normal with oats planted early and spring plowing near completion.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Reed
Weather Bureau
Inwood
Rock Rapids
Appanoose
Monroe Mahaska
Wapello
Sartor to Speak at Extempo Contest Tonight
William Sartor will represent Washington high school in the district extemporaneous speaking contest at Oskaloosa. Drawings for topics at 6:30, contest at 7:30. Eight minutes per speaker. Competitors include students from Brooklyn Beacon Davenport Iowa City Keokuk Muscatine Newton Oskaloosa Sigourney and University Park.
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William Sartor
Washington High School
Oskaloosa
Brooklyn
Beacon
Davenport
Iowa City
Keokuk
Muscatine
Newton
Sigourney
University Park
William Sar‘ter
Van Vliet Dies After Long Illness in Waterloo Hospital
Sylvester S. Van Vliet dies in a Waterloo hospital after a long illness. He is survived by daughter Alice B. E. Van Vliet, who serves as supervisor of art and penmanship in Washington schools.
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Sylvester 2. van Vliet
Waterloo
Alice BE. van Vliet
Washington
Civil War Veterans Dinner Highlights W R C Observance
The Woman's Relief Corps held a large dinner honoring Civil War veterans their wives and widows with about one hundred guests. Comrades Lytle Boyer Purvis and Beitel could not attend. Speakers recounted Shiloh and Appomattox tales while Mrs Mert King chaired the dinner committee and Milan Shields led a local orchestra.
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Shiloh
Appamaton
John Lytle
D. A. Boyer
Joe Purvis
F. Beitel
Grace Hill
J. M. Thompson
A. J. Dawson
Er. W. Chrissinger
J. Ee. Harvey
Mr. Allen
J. A. Embree
William Dawson
John Shields
Joe Dawson
J. B. Dye
Brighton
Mr. Fleming
J. D. Byers
Wellman
William Nelson
Keota
Dro FW. Eastwood
Mert King
W.R. CC
Presbyterian Orchestra
Hugh McCleery
Fine Summer Weather Graces Washington
Washington enjoys mild mid-summer conditions with official highs around 75 yesterday and about 80 expected today. Forecast calls for cloudiness and a slight drop tomorrow, with a note that the 41930 April period saw a week of 67 to 78 degrees and a peak of 94 on April 10 followed by 92 on April 11.
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Washington
Iowa District Boundaries Redrawn Under Tamisiea Plan
The Iowa Senate approved the Tamisiea Anderson map to reduce the state’s congressional districts from 11 to 9 with Governor Turner’s signature expected. Districts list include all counties assigned to nine districts across the state, reflecting the remap approved by both chambers.
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Des Moines
nPo
Dan W. Turner
Iowa
Senate
Tamisiea~Anderson
House
Washington K of C Members Plan Burlington Initiation
About fifty Washington council Knights of Columbus members will attend an initiation at Burlington on April 12 marking the council's 30th anniversary in the city. Approximately 100 candidates are expected with 1,000 total attendees including Archbishop Beckman of Dubuque and Bishop Rohiman of Davenport.
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Washington Council
Knights of Columbus
Burlington
J. M. Kelly
I Institution
Council
Archbishop Beckman
Dubuque
Henry Rohiman
Davenport
Fred J. Weiler
Burlington Council
Washington
J. Wegman
Carrol
Ray Conley
Iowa K. C
Kelly
Wegman
Rotary Club
Harper
Court adjourned to April 25 for ongoing district matters
Judge J G Patterson adjourned district court to Saturday April 25 to hear matters from local attorneys. After three days with no equity assignment trials, he will then go to Sigourney for a term. A divorce was granted to Ramona Oostendorp from Vernon J Oostendorp.
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J G. Patterson
District Court
Sigourney
Ramona Oostendorp
Vernon J. Oostendorp
Wellman Club Women Convene County Convention
Federated club women of Washington county meet today at Wellman for a full program with club reports state committee reports and several addresses. Speakers include Dr. C W Stewart county health director Mrs C D Rowhouser New London and Mrs Eugene Henely Grinnell. Details to be published tomorrow.
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Federated Club
Washington County
Wellman
C. W. Stewart
Cermak Tops Thompson in Big Chicago Mayoral Victory
Chicago voters oust Mayor William Hale Thompson in a landslide by about 192000 as Anton J Cermak wins 667629 to 475613 across 2987 precincts. The win marks Thompson s worst mayoral defeat and a strong rebuke of his administration with Cermak promising reform.
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Anton J. Cermak
William Hale Thompson
Chicago
Dumois
Cermak
Big Bill
Cook County Board
Thompson
Nome
Bill
Pipeline Gang Arrives to Work on Local Gas Line
A 200 plus strong pipe laying crew is due in Washington by early next week to work on the natural gas pipeline from Muscatine to the Iowa River. The larger contingent, with some wives, seeks tight housekeeping rooms while staging near Gladwin and Has kins, with completion expected around early June as two large gangs meet.
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Washington
Muscatine
Iowa River
Columbus Junction
Gladwin
Washington County
Keokuk County
Haskins
Iowa Avenue
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