Community club events fill April in Washington
Various local groups held meetings and socials in Washington. Activities included coin games and song-name quizzes at the Sockely club, a Margaret Owen circle pot luck, a Fortnightly Club review of Loway to Tow a, Wesleyan Home Missionary society reports, a surprise farewell party for Mr and Mrs Vine, Gracehill Ladies Aid planning a social, Merry Mixer flower exchange, Jackson township farm bureau poster display and talks, Knights of Columbus gathering with dances and music, and plans for future K C events in May.
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Priends
Megs
Vine
Keith Vine
Clarence Logan
George Freshwatera
Republican caucus set for Seventy-Six Center at eight P M
A Republican caucus of seven ty-Six township will be held at Seventy-Six Center at 8 P M on Thursday April 28. G212
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seventy-Six Township
Seventy-Six Center
Three Men Killed in Gun Battle in Southern Illinois
INS reports a gun battle and a 40 mile pursuit in Langley Illinois after an extortion threat. Pete Larocca Vincenzo Manteller both 40 and Henry Allegrucci 58 died. Manteller wounded then killed. Allegrucci also killed.
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Illinois
Taylorville
INS
Pete Larocca
Vincenzo Manteller
Springfield
Ill
Henry Allegrucci
Langley
Arthur Cioni
Larocca
Manteller
Cioni
Allegruccci
Allegrucci
Manteler
Beautiful Quilts Showcased by Alma Ladies and Guests
The Alma Hearne Holland missionary society hosted a quilt exhibit at the Methodist church last Thursday. Many quilts from various makers were displayed with background notes, including star patterns, Dresden plates, sunburst designs, and old family heirlooms.
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Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Alden
R. D. Melcher
Charles Hoxworth
R. G. Cheerry
John and
Priscilla Alden
Massachusetts
Cherry
Hazel Siberts
Bessie Johnson
Jessie Klein
Winnie Palmer
Wilma McClelland
F. C. Witzigman
Alaska
Edna Klein
Mt. Pleasant
Robert Green Krause
John Green
John Krause
Elaine Green
Mary Bell
S. Crone
Kkither Greenan
Oliver Grey
R. G. Cherry
Arthur Krause
Tower Garden
Honera Larby
Bobce Kurtz
Kila
Sylvia Warren
Amos Weaver
Lyman Bunce
W. S. Hemminga
L. A. Bunce
E. G. Fox
Explosion at Fagle Oil works sparks huge Jersey City fire
An enormous blast at the Fagle Oil works plant, subsidiary of Standard Oil, in Jersey City starts a major blaze in the Black Tom area. After hours firefighters bring the fire under control though damage remains unestimated.
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Jersey City
N. J
Fagle Oil Works
Standard Oil Co
Black Tom
Glider crash kills pilot on maiden flight near Los Angeles
Lyle Armstrong 23, pilot and member of the American Glider Association, died when a motorless glider crashed during its maiden flight about 25 feet above the ground. B W Wilson 23 of Detroit was injured in a separate crash at Sea Bluffs after a three hour fourteen minute flight. Three other pilots escaped injury in forced landings in the surf.
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Los Angeles
Lyle Armstrong
American Glider Association
B. W. Wilson
Detroit
Sea Bluffs
Community club and group meetings set for April 26 27
Booster club plans Tuesday April 26 with Mrs Geo Jarrard and Mrs Merle Eckler in charge. West Chester Temple of Pythian Sisters meets Tuesday April 26. Damascus Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem to meet Tuesday evening with officers practice after. H and H Bridge club hosts Mrs John Munn Wednesday at 7 90. Woman's Missionary Society of Bethel Church meets April 27 with Mrs Anna Brown. Rosemary club and Sunshine community club meet April 27 with hosts. Flower exchange and a pot luck supper at Masonic Hall April 27 6 30. Ainsworth chapter O E S and Orient lodge invited. BPW club dinner and meeting at the Y 6 15 April 27. guests or excusal to be notified.
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Geo. Jarrard
Merle Eckler
Milford Anderson
West Chester
Temple of Pythian Sisters
M. B.C
Damascus Shrine
Order of the White Shrine of
Jerusalem
Woman's Missionary Society of Bethel Church
Anna Brown
Sunshine Community Club
Edna Ruebsam
Masonic Hall
Ainsworth
O. EB. S
Orient Lodge
Business and Professional Women's Club
Mary Briley
Community Socials and Club Meetings Planned
Social and dance at Odd Fellows hall Thursday for all Odd Fellows and Rebekahs and families. The Pansy Hill club meets Thursday afternoon April 28 with Mrs. E L Rouse. bring pieces for comfort blocks and join the flower and seed exchange. Garden club gathers at Mrs. W W Wilson's home Thursday evening at 7 30 with a splendid program. A Community Social is set for Bethel Presbyterian church Thursday evening April 28.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Pansy Hill Club
E. L. Rouse
Garden Club
W. W. Wilson
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Friday Pot Luck and Bridge at Country Club
Country club members host a pot luck dinner Thursday at 6 45 p m Bring a dish to pass sandwiches and personal place settings Coffee provided Entertainment will be bridge Rural Women’s club meets with Mrs Lloyd Humston Friday afternoon date change Seed and bulk exchange noted Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the M E church meets with Mrs A Anderson 406 East Washington street Friday at 2 30 p m Mrs J E Wright leads lessons District convention report urged members to attend.
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Country Club
Rural Women’s Club
Lloyd Humston
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
A. Anderson
East Washington Street
J. E. Wright
Director Gets Vacation
Hollywood April 26 Josef Von Sternberg the famed director skipped work at Paramount studios and left for New York after studio officials warned his contract would be suspended if he did not appear to direct Marlene Dietrichs next picture Dietrich remained on the payroll while rumored to back her director in refusing a project with an unsuitable treatment
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Hollywood
Cal
Josef von Sternberg
Paramount Studios
Marlene Dietrich
von Sternberg
New York
Miss Dietrich
War Hero Lt Col Wilbur Rogers Saved 10000 Men
Lt Col Wilbur Rogers of Chicago in command of the 320th artillery defied orders during the St Mihiel assault and ordered a barrage reversal. His actions reportedly saved ten thousand U S infantry from death though he faced insubordination charges and was retired as a major with a Class B rating after a military tribunal.
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Washington
U. S
House
Wilbur Rogers
Chicago
St. Mihiel
Harry C. Williams
Rogers
Roger
Egg Week Support Grows in Iowa Officials Say
Iowa Department of Agriculture officials report broad backing from multiple organizations to promote National Egg Week in Iowa. The Iowa Poultry Council meeting highlighted efforts to boost egg production and consumption across the state.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Iowa Poultry Council
County pastors and wives meet at Y M C A event
The Washington county ministerial association and wives gathered at the Y M C A for a forenoon program led by the women. Mrs. Wenger and Mrs. Fulton presided with devotional by Mrs. Barton and accompanist Mrs. Parker. Speakers included Mrs. Kipp on Hugola mission work and Mrs. Dewey on the minister's wife in church and community roles.
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Washington County
S. F. Wenger
Crawfordsville
D. C. Fulton
Washington
W. T. Barton
Wayland
W. H. Parker
Cotter
I. B. Kipp
H. W. Gordon
Keota
O. BR. Rogers
Marjorie Wing
A. A. Ving
A. N. Porter
Wilma Walker
Josephine Hull
Dorothy Masson
Helen Coffey
Henrietta Hull
Sarah Marie Davis
Helen Sartor
Georganne Rudiger
George Rudiger
Rotary Honors Basketball Boys at Monthly Meeting
The Rotary club hosted a basketball night with junior college and De Molay state champion teams as guests. Players plus two absentees were singled out for praise as Pops Harrison led introductions and coaches and officials lauded the group for character and scholastic merit.
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Rotary Club
de Molay
Harold Ahrens
Dale Kiesey
Walter Wells
Henry Little
Kenneth Cline
Dale Fuhr
Ernie Marshall
Bill Kern
Bill Shannon
Sherm Watson
Wendell Booth
Ferdinand Skoia
Berne Enslin
Stanley Simpson
LeRoy McGraw
Wayne Brown
Burdette Westermark
Leslie Blick
Floyd Tucker
Pops
Daughters of Rotarians
Carl
Marjorie Phillips
Fred Moore
Charley Davis
Louie Jones
Fred
Pops” Harrison
Town City
George Freshwaters
Dean Harland Mead
Rogers
Florence
Mississippi
Schroeder
College Reunions End in Tragedies Four Dead
Four college alumni died and two were injured in separate crashes while returning from reunions. Eugene Olson 22 and Howard Black 23 died when their car left the road near Elkhorn Wisconsin. Virginia Estep 26 and Helen Williams 26 were killed in a collision entering Chicago from Clinton Iowa. Francis Clapp 24 was critically injured with one other unnamed passenger.
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Chicago
CNS
University of Wisconsin
Eugene Olson
Howard Black
Jack Pachal
Elkhorn
Wis
Virginia Este
Clinton
Miss Hstep
Ben Bernie
Weeklong focus on eggs boosts Iowa poultry market
Plans call grocers to feature egg displays during the week. Radios and newspapers will carry special egg usage stories and highlight the egg business in Iowa. Emphasis on better production and graded buying from producers and buyers of poultry products.
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Iowa
Cubs Tie for First in National League Race
Chicago and Boston share the top NL spot as St. Louis slides near third. Phillies beat the Braves in 12 innings 3 1, while Cincinnati falls to St Louis 4 2. Pepper Martin injures shoulder, Reds push losing streak to five. Hallahan and Worthington homer bursts power. Brown supports Cleveland over St Louis Browns 10 5. weather suspends other games. local visit notes.
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New York
Chicago Cubs
Boston
St. Louis Cardinals
Braves
Cubs
Phillies
Cardinals
Cincinnati
Reds
St. Louis
Pepper Martin
Red Lucas
Bill Hallahan
Red Worthington
Ben Cantwell
Schulmerich
Berger
Brown
Cleveland
St. Louis Browns
Rick Ferrell
Joe Vosmik
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Sockely
W. C. Ralston
Lee Craig
George Bartholomew
Herman Schultz
Augusta Lester
Wells
Roy Wells
Margaret Owen
United Presbyterian
Ee “Toway
Towa
Richman
Wesleyan H. M.S
Wesleyan Home Missionary Society
Gracehill
ANID
Gracehill Ladies Aid
H. A. Engel
Ed Libe
Merry Mixer Club
Edd Duvall
Howard Brown
Walter Duvall
Farl Dill
Jackson
Farm Bureau Meerts
Farm Bureau
Jackson Township
Grand Prairie School
Homer Birney
H. J. Montgomery
Walter R. Brown
Knights of Columbus
K. C. Hall
Boyd
Harry Whittaker
K. C
Washington Council
Krish’ Af
Columbus
Crone’s
Chops
Stew Ib
Bliss
Ibs
Morrell
Loz
T. S. Crone & Sons We Deliver
Beatrice Wilson
Pauline Delzell
Jane Star
J. R. Palmer
Mabel Rice
Rice
Ima Rice
Delia Rice
Lizzie Niffenegger
William Green
Lizzie Neffenegger
Lewis Klein
Mrs. Anderson
EB. Kunath
Caroline Nancy Doran
W. J. Hill
Martha Snyder
Blanche Davis
George Amlong
Doug Page
Page
Florence Peterson
Aileen Milligan
Sarah Baxter Anderson
Absalom Anderson
Edith Miller
Philadelphia
Alice Manussier
Trinity Church
Cedar Rapids
BF. C. Witzigman
Mildred Patterson
Nebraska
S. R. Erwin
K. D. Melcher
Alice Manassier
Minnie Green
W. R. Jeffrey
Marjorie Green
Unit 5
David Melcher
Ezra Goodwin
Goodwin
Ella
J. E. Kunath
Jefferson County
J. T. Anderson
Sarah Anderson
W. S. Hill
Davidson
Don Sherignan
Chris Bauer
Roosevelt
Thiells Church
New York State
New York City
Pres. Roosevelt
Gov
Odell
Gider
H. & H. Bridge Club
John Munn
The
Rosemary Club
Mrs. Closce Stewart
J. H. Peet
Clyde V. Brown
Georganne
Roy W. Merrifield
Muscatine
R. Vv. Pike
Ss. F. Bishop
Rotarians
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BE. F P. Lauer
State University of Iown
Iowa City
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R. A. Ryman of
Packwood
D. L. Carbaugh
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