Tornadoes and Storm Toll Rises Across Texas and Plains
A violent spring storm sequence left seven dead in Slo cum Texas after a tornado leveled the town of 300. Texas towns Ladonia and Center reported deaths and damaged farms. Mississippi River flooding around Quincy Illinois caused evacuations. Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wyoming faced heavy snow and isolation as storms continued to disrupt highways and communications.
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Rocky Mountain
Slocum
Texas
Harold Per
Ladonia
Prairies
Center
Mississippi
Quincy
Dutt County
Neb
Hollis
Okla
Nebraska
Rocky Mountain States
Mountain States
Burma expert to speak at local Y's Men convention
Warren D. Healy, longtime physical director for Burma, will speak at the Y's Men's district convention in May. Healy, in the U S on furlough from Burma, will discuss game and sportsmanship's role in youth, with events planned for May 4 and 5 including a banquet and athletic competition. Gladys Williams and Marie Jackson performed at the club meeting, while Surfoa polo debuts in Honolulu Waikiki as a new aquatic sport with a 65 by 35 yard pool.
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Warren D. Healy
Burma
Des Moine
Tneladey
AML
Iowa
Healy
Chicago
Waterloo
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Presbyterian Church
D. Felton
Richard McCleery
Leslie Dunlap
Harland L. W. Soule
Claude Tucker
Gladys Williams
Marie Jackson
Honolulu
T. H
Waikiki
Wallace Takes Post as City Marshal Today
Pollok Wallace assumes duties today as city marshal near the officer's star. Oscar Haney, who recently returned to business, will formally open his new restaurant this Saturday.
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Pollok Wallace
Oscar Haney
Haney
Uniform fund enables purchase of fourteen Washington baseball uniforms
It was announced today that funds have been provided to purchase fourteen suits for Washington baseball members. The local club plans to contribute half the amount this season to cover expenses such as bleachers for the team at Libe Held, southwest of town. Solicitation continues to raise money for the club, with a contract expected to be signed once league headquarters at Muscatine approves Washington's entry.
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Washington Baseball
Thos
Muscatine
Washington
Plan for County Track Meet Here
Officials promote a county track meet with Washington high school and other districts planning participants. Kalona submits ten entries as Des Moines exchanges and a local team prepares. weather and conditions may affect the event.
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Poarhies Hoddy Rice
George
Washington High
Drakeltelays
Des Moines
Golden Rise Restaurant To Open Saturday
Oscar Haney announces the Golden Re ase will open on April 27 with interior painting and beautification nearly complete. The new business reflects policy aims, with a sign featuring the name being prepared, while Haney portrays himself as a capable former city marshal entering the restaurant field.
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Oscar Haney
Haney
Belatter
Pollee
Coal Miner Admits Guilt In Murder Trial
In Centerville on April 2 0 the first degree murder trial of George Domyanich a Croatian coal miner who killed Rice a former state representative ended when Domyanich pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Wells. He testified earlier as the defense witness and his insanity plea failed under cross examination. He expressed remorse for the killing and was moved to safety from threats.
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Centerville
George Domyaneich
D. Pulton
Domyanestse
Rice
Ries
Domyaneteh
Tony — Karlotta
Domyanetch
Alose
Earl Laughenhaugh
Ortamwa
Mexico City
Guadalajara
la Presna
Cristeros
Dolores Hidalgo
State
Gratien
Rural graduates to receive certificates at county schools
About 149 rural graduates are to receive certificates signaling completion of the school course and eligibility for high school. Commencement exercises will be held Saturday afternoon May 1, with remarks by Mrs Winnie Mer county superintendent and Miss Jessie Parker. A rural choir directed by Prof Irving Wolfe Cedar Falls will perform songs. The annual rural school exhibit runs Wednesday through Saturday of commencement week, followed by a Washington county picnic at noon on commencement day.
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Washington County
Mnna
Winniemer
Jessie Parker
Standard Rural Schools
Sheliver
Irving Wolfe
Cedar Falls
Palmer
Weather Delays Marble Tournaments Across Local Groups
Weather hampers marble play at the Junior Night club and the Y club asM participants report heavy rain delaying rounds. Lincoln boys tournament under Mr Mastin’s guidance proceeds slowly while other schools’ brackets await completion.
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Guy Carlton
Civil War Veteran Joseph Reiner Dies at 86 in Washington
Joseph Reiner age 86 died at 4 10 this morning at 602 North Fourth Avenue after a long illness. Funeral services will be Monday at nine at St James Catholic Church with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Rosary services tonight at eight at his home. Born in Austria near Vienna October 3 1840 he served in the 1st Iowa Volunteer Infantry and was wounded in an engagement near Madison. He married Maria Ann Mathien in 1867 and lived on farms in Iowa and Canada before moving to Washington. He left a large family and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a member of St James Church and a respected neighbor.
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North Fourth Avenue
Ilness
St. James Catholic Church
Elm Grove
Rosary Society
Mr .Reiner
C. J. McGuire
Austria
Mr. Reiner
Aves
Joseph A
Anna Covkery Reiner
A Brosth
America
Redmond
Reiner
Airtou
Iowa Volunteer Infante
Madama
Memphis
St. Louis
Altho
Mar Ann Mathien
Hoo
Nina
Charlie
Elizabeth Casper
Washington
J. Reiner
Rose Brinan
Iowa City
Netti Koening
Anthony .Reiner
Gettysburg
Alfred Reiner
Plumas
Canada
Margaret Robinow
Des Moines
Bertha Dougall
Ann Reiner
Moline
Minois
Jsames Church
L. White
Academic Melt Opens In Morning For District Contest
Twenty six high schools entered in the district academic contest may be unable to participate due to adverse weather. Washington high school teachers and instructors will correct papers after tests. Two contestants from each school may write in each subject and winners will advance to a state contest in Town City in June.
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Tsar Careies
MICRA
Hedrick
Moraleg
Seay
CRAG
Wile
Selma
Danville
Ihr
Seie Hy Ce
stemoRea
Washington High School
Town City
Local Court Sets Frankfort Origin Rule for Dog Nonsense
A local court ruled that only sauages originating in Frankfort may be used in a prank about dogs and other species, limiting jokes to items tied to the town. The decision impacts a quirky note on local humor and naming.
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Prankfort-On-Main
Frankfort
Dixie Carter Wins Register Movie Prize
Dixie Carter, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Carter of Washington, won first prize in the Des Moines Register movie contest. She was hailed for the most correct and neat submission of the contestants who named motion pictures from silhouettes. Her prize, a $5 award presented with an orange leather bound book, was announced by the paper.
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Prank Carter
Washington
Iowa
di Moines Register
Tl Week
Lowing
Dinte
Dixie Carter
Adams County Road Bond Wins Support in April Vote
Adams county residents approved a road bond issue totaling 459 600 with 1447 voting yes and 807 no. The measure follows a prior failed attempt and mirrors a broader May ballot plan as four counties seek 3 015 000 in road funding.
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Cornin
Paveme County
Adams County
Supreme Court
Shelby
Mother's Joy as Lost Son's Voice Comes Through Phonograph
April Mrs We Me Page celebrated K ary and six wax records. Harold Merrideth Page's message from New York City was found on a phonograph record. The surprise revealed a personal greeting from her son, heard clearly on the playback.
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Kary
Harold Merrideth Page
New York City
YWCA Banquet Program Details and Agenda
The YWCA banquet program honors the senior Girl Reserve with an evening at the Y.M. in which Mrs. J W South gives Invocation and Mrs Orville Elder welcomes. The lineup includes greetings from Miss Mary Hunter, readings by Mrs Victor Mastin, a vocal trio, and an address by Mrs K J Seline, with community singing led by Mrs Orville Elder and Miss Carolyn Hamilton as toastmistress.
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Y. M. den
J. W. South
Orville Elder
B & P Club
Mary Hunter
Catherine Meierey
Victor Mastin
Priscilla Morrison
Mary Louise Harwood
Thora Wartter
K. J
Farm relief plans debated at Washington conference
Republicans and Democrats clash over a debenture plan tied to farm relief amid talks of tariff revision. Senator Robinson notes opposition among many Democrats while some see potential benefits. conferees aim to shape support or defeat with slogans predicting Hoover veto. The session underscores farm bloc dynamics and the push for relief measures amid a tense political climate.
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Washington
MighUbal
Republican Ieagera
James At
Hoover
Senate
Joseph Robinson
Robinson
Copeland
New York
Fesson
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