Democratic Jefferson Day Speakers Signal Campaign Planks
Washington observances of Jefferson Day feature Al Smith aiming to curb Roosevelt and Democratic plans to push a wet plank, attacks on Hoover’s record, and tariff and taxation as key issues. Roosevelt’s absence sparks talk as Smith labels his rival demagogic while promoting public works.
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al Smith
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Chicago
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Smith
Public Works
Friendship Theme Set for Methodist Church Service
A special service at the Methodist Church next Sunday morning will center on the theme Friendship. Dr. Witzigman will deliver the address on the subject of friendship.
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Methodist Church
Witzigman
Man who lived in oven for 382 days to get new skin undergoes graft
MEMPHIS, Tenn. April 14. Jack Doty, once sealed in an electric oven for 382 days after a auto crash, is to have a skin graft procedure giving him a new epidermis. Doctors hope grafting nearly the entire back and right leg will replace burnt tissue and renew immunity.
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Jack Doty
Doty
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Service Highlights Include Silent Roll Call And Music
During the service a silent roll call will be held with each member given a chance to participate. Special music and other features will add to the interest of the services.
Lacey Funeral Held for Clar ence A Lacey Ames Native
Funeral services for Clarence A. Lacey 51 of Ames formerly of Columbus Junction were held at Range chapel Davenport at noon Wednesday after he died Sunday night when struck by an automobile on the Lincoln highway east of Ames. Burial followed at Pine Hill Cemetery.
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Contest Described as Real Test of Girls' Popularity
Virginia Bleakly outlines the Washington popularity contest for a free trip to Europe. Candidates urge friends to vote, aiming to enlist new support and maximize ballots before the May 14 tally.
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Virginia
Washington
Europe
Jourmal
Bankers Life official Lacey dies in Iowa accident
Mr Lacey a district manager for Bankers Life Insurance Des Moines with Ames HQ lived in Davenport after Salem Oregon stint. He belonged to Knights Templar commandery in Washington and Kaaba Shrine in Davenport. Russell Hulback of Perry driver of the car was released after an eyewitness testified Lacey leaped into the road.
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Bankers’ Life Insurance Company
Des Moines
Ames
Davenport
Salem
Oregon
Bankers’ Life Insurance
Knights Templar
Washington
Kaaba Temple
Russell Hulback
Perry
Crawfordsville News Briefs Share Community Visits and Thefts
Crawfordsville reports visits by Mr and Mrs Farrel Young and Frank Young to the John Long home near Washington. Roy Johnston notes the theft of three leather horse collars with pads and pole straps removed, suggesting resale. Local women call on Mrs C M Maxwell and others to plan farm bureau activities while Rex Long visits Washington and returns with family after aiding Mrs Long in recovery.
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Crawfordsville
Farrel Young
Frank Young
John Long
Washington
Roy Johnston
Mr. Johnston
C. M. Maxwell
Dei
Bet Maxwell
Jay Orris
Vivian
Will Wooley
Ray Sweet
Albert Mulhern
Jesse Riley
Cal Pearson
Ainsworth
Rex Long
Sherm Crane
Talma
Mrs. Long
Early Opening of Baseball Season Hurts Attendance
New York April 14 The league faces a heated dispute as early season starts depress attendance. Five games postponed in two days. National League President Heydner backs a later start to avoid cold weather and postponements. Opening day draws include 5,000 at Boston and 12,000 at Detroit, the smallest in fifteen years.
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New York
John M. Heydder
Red Sox
Detroit
Washington Women Enjoy Lectures by Mrs Nancy Rowe
The Journal cooking school in Washington holds its fourth and final session Friday at the State theater. Women packed the hall from one o clock, enjoyed onstage cooking demonstrations by Mrs Rowe, discussed tools, nutrition and health, and awaited awards for cooked dishes and market baskets.
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Washington
Nancy Rowe
Journal
West Floral Company
A. J. Franzen
Rowe
New House
Matlock Announces Candidacy for County Sheriff
George A. Matlock declares his run for Sheriff citing 30 years in the county as a business owner and former deputy sheriff. He frames experience and local roots as the core of his campaign.
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George A. Matlock
George
Hit the Mark Man Wins by Hitting the Target
A Florida Times Minion aphorism notes that success comes from aiming and pulling the trigger to hit the target, emphasizing decisive action and accuracy as the path to victory.
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Florida Times
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