Activities of Women's Clubs Told in County Convention
The federated women's clubs of Washington County showcased progress in libraries and federation projects at the annual Crawfordsville convention held at the Methodist church. Key speakers included Mrs. William Larrabee Jr. and Marsan Hesselschwerdt, with over sixty women at the luncheon and many more during the three day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Women's Clubs
Washington County
Crawfordsville Methodist Church
Crawfordsville
J. F. Buxbaur
Venty Emariian
William Larrabee, Jr
Iowa City
Towa Federation of Women's Clubs
Marsanil Hesselschwerdt
Kilona
Washingdon
Washington
Kalona
Alpha Club
J. F. O'Loughlin
Denis Jones
Iowa
Harold Ross
Wellman Scofield
Riverside Forests
William Griffin
Maude Cress
Bh F P. Shambaugh
Amana
City Women and Clubs Rally at Crawfordsville Luncheon
Mrs. Thomas Reese presided over the Towa City Women’s club meeting with illness delaying speaker Mrs. A E Baldrige. The Luncheon served by Tri T at Crawfordsville featured piano duets by Mrs. Buxbaum and Mrs. Doris Cherryholmes and a song by Mrs. Steph ens. Various clubs reported growth of libraries, philanthropy, and new departments in the federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrior Ware
Towa City
Thomas Reese
Towa City Women’s Club
A. E. Baldrige
Tri T
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville School Home Economics
Jones
Buxbaum
Doris Cherryholmes
A. Stephens
Ainsworth
Whose Who in the Federation Reveals Personal Details
Miss Alina Dawson compiles intimate profiles of federation leaders including their families hobbies and personalities. The piece notes the national treasurer was born in Washington Iowa and identifies Mrs Edward Hammett of Sheboygan Wisconsin and her family with their Florentine gift shop business.
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Alina Dawson
Federatedeludes
General Federation
Washington, Iowa
Edward Hammett
Shehovean
Wis
Viva McMillan
Tugwell Criticized for Modernized Process In Debating Dogma
Beverly Hills dispatch notes Tugwell dismissing brain trust ideas as dogma. The piece mocks his use of terms like modernized process and experimental approach, claiming such phrases trip up listeners and forego clear answers.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Dillinger
Tugwell
Tugwel
Brain Trust
Explosion Rips Chicoppe Falls Fire Killing Several
An explosion and blaze at Chicoppe Falls, Massachusetts, killed or burned multiple people and injured twenty one. The blast, blamed on a gas leak, wrecked one home and damaged fifteen others, with losses estimated at 56900. Victims include Mary Pronko, who died, while Joseph Pronkoe and a boarder named Realuaieu were missing.
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Chicopee
Mass
UPA
Chicopos Falls
Mary Pronko
Joseph Pronkoe
Realuaieu
Interesting Talks At Men's Club Meeting
Dr F C Witzigemar outlined what he would do as a layman and Lewis A Warren described plans if he were the preacher. The nearly seventy five attendees discussed opportunities for changes in both fields. Chas W Davis supervised a dinner at 250 clock with club cooks. Maurice Mayo trombonist led two numbers with Carl Bevins and Carleton Haven in the group. Dr A R Henderson led the program and banquet plans were set for a near future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Witzigemar
Methodist Church
Lewis A. Warren
Chas. W. Davis
Maurice Mayo
Washingtons
Carl Bevins
Carleton Haven
First Mushrooms Make Appearance In Eureka
The mushroom crop is in harvest with five mushrooms sent to the Journal this morning by Phaetyes from Washing ton. He picked them last evening between Sherm Crone and Charley Bay hombres. The mushrooms are few enough to feed an elephant but signal that even in dry weather some waliet rooms appear. Kemps Hampsher delivered the mushrooms to the Journal office claiming they are the fire of the person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Rank Phaetyes
Journal of Fies
Washington
Sherm Crone
Charley Bay Homens
Kemps Hampsher
Journal
Funeral arrangements for George F Pauls announced
Private funeral services for George F Pauls will be Saturday morning at LH:00 at L. A. Jones funeral home. Dr F Witzigman of the Methodist Church will conduct. Burial is at La Porte City Town Cemetery. Friends may call this evening at the funeral home to pay respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Cattlemen Protest USDA Beef Cattle Control Plan
Beef producers from twenty five states met in Chicago and backed a 25 member committee to study the Agricultural Adjustment Administration proposal. They consider the plan to eliminate between six and seven million cattle, and voiced strong protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
L.b
Agricultural Adjustment
Johnson Exempts 24 Radio Stations From Maximum Wage
Recovery Administrator Hugh S. Johnson issued an order exempting twenty four radio stations from the minimum wage provisions of the radio code. Exempt stations operate for non profit purposes and include War Ames in Iowa City KWIC Decorah Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
U.P
Hugh S. Johnson
War
Ames
Iowa
Wsjl
Iowa City
KWIC
Decorah
Sunny Skies for Weekend Promised
Des Moines forecast shows cool conditions with light frost in lowlands. Federal Meteorologist Reed expects a mild rise in temperature tonight and Saturday, with fair weather overall. Warmth remains limited as frost crept in northern and western areas, and precipitation was reported statewide in the last 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Charles PD. Reed
Reed
Sioux City Man Leaps to Death
Sioux City C. O. F. Goodnow vice president of Moore Grocery, recently placed in receivership, reportedly leaped or fell from the sixth floor of the firm’s building on Abe Street. He arrived at work this morning without warning signs of intent before stepping to a window and jumping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Moux City
C. OF. Goodnow
Moore Grocery
Jan Abe
Hedges and Joe Fal Travel in Faw Field on Business
Hedges and Joe Fal spend the day in Faw Field on business. They move between sites to conduct work and meet local contacts.
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Car
Hedges
Joe Fal
Fawfield
Gangster Flees After Seizing Catfish Home
Dillinger associate George Nelson eludes federal pursuit after forcing an Indian to hide him. He fled with Catfish aboard a stolen sedan, as agents drive blockades across northern Wisconsin countryside. Authorities pursue near Spider Lake and Mineau.
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Lac DU Salm Bay
Wis
Dillinger
George “Taby Faure
Nelson
Desperado
Little Bohemia
Lodie von Spider Lake
Fieldso
Mineequa
Leonax Catfish
Department of Justice
Phoenix
Ariz
June Robles
Tucson
Rugged Individualism Admired By Drake Relays Figure
Major John L. Griffiths urged Drake University students to cling to rugged individualism as the basis of American government. He warned against economic planning as stifling and stressed that success comes from players, not systems, in both sports and public life.
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Des Moines
John L. Griffiths
Drake
Torc O
Drake University
Big Ten
United States
Griffith
Raining at Penn Hampers Relays for Record Chances
Rain and muddy track at the Penn Relays will hinder record attempts. University officials said the drizzle after a heavy shower earlier today spoiled fast conditions for performances across events and track fields as athletes compete.
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Philadely Piala
University
Washington High Band and Glee Club Shine in Concert
A large crowd enjoyed Washington high school band and girls glee club with soloists Daryl Fettera and Jule Humble. They prepare for the Drake Relays in Des Moines with a schedule including a parade and massed band directed by H. E. Warfel of Drake.
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Washington High School
Lee Club
Gemmnasium
Des Moines
Drake
H. E. Warfel
Fillmore
Safranek
Militaire
Saint Saens
Yoder
King
Hull
Girls
Glee Club
Mendelssohn
Bantock
Elgar
Daryl Fettera
Jule Humble
Mining Promotion Gets a Boost
Washington April 27 The federal trade commission approved liberalization of securities laws to boost gold and silver prospecting in the west. The act marks a victory for more than one hundred mining state congressmen who pressed to lift restrictions so mining promotion projects can proceed. Mr and Mrs Jim Hanley of Wellman were in town yesterday.
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Washington
West
Federal Trade Commission
Weather and pageant run despite muddy field
The field has become muddy after rain while the weather outlook shows clouds and showers. The annual pageant on sports was scheduled to proceed as planned despite the conditions.
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Ing
Iowa educators pledge best education for affordable price
Des Moines April 27 at the Iowa conference of school administrators and board members state superintendent Samuelson urged delivering the best possible educational program within the people’s means. She stressed conserving the system through efficient use of plants and new financial controls.
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Des Moines
Board of Education
Iowa
Pric
Miss Samuelson
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Purvis Carries On as Mother Dies in Des Moines
Duane Purvis, national collegiate javelin champion, remained in Des Moines awaiting the Drake Relays as word reached Lafayette that his mother died in a local hospital. The family physician advised him to stay, noting the mother had only hours. The event occurred April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Purvia
Pure Due University
Des Moines
Purvis
Lafayette
Ind
Burton Cafe Adopts New Decor In Washington Parade
A Washington business, Burton Cafe, joins the paint-in and housecleaning movement with new décor. The cafe features a trim tonewall papered wall and white repainting, creating a lighter interior.
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Washington
Burton's Cafe
Tankers Flee With Gas After Armed Hold Up in Sulivan
Three carloads of men armed with machine guns and pistols stole gas at a Sulivan Indiana filling station this afternoon and sped toward Lincoln without paying.
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Sulilavan
Ind
Lincoln
Bank Robbery Near Toledo Shocks Sylvania Residents
Two young men robbed the Sylvania Savings Bank in Sylvania eight miles west of Toledo today and escaped with a sum of money. Police began a search for the suspects and no injuries were reported.
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Toledo
Sylvania Savings Bank
Sylvania
Here
Sivan
London Typewriter Resting in LaGrange Museum
A display at the LaGrange County courthouse museum features a London typewriter once used by Jack London. The artifact sits beside a stuffed owl and a World War I helmet, highlighting the collection's vintage memorabilia.
No Clew In Lindbergh Kidnap Case
Federal agents detained Illinois ex convict William Wiedler with 2665 dollars in ransom cash linked to the Bremer kidnapping pay. Melvin Purvis affirmed the money is part of the Bremer ransom while Rutland Vermont investigations denied ties to the Lindbergh case. Police in Tucson opened an avenue for ransom collection as officials considered the Lindbergh law jurisdiction.
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Chicago
William B. Wiedler
Edward Bremer
St. Paul
Melvin Purvis
Hero
Department of Justice
Boston
U.P
Rec
Rutland
McKean
Vermont
Pine Hill
United Press
Tucson
Ariz
June Robles
Bandits Rob Wil low Park Bank in Chicago Heist
Five men armed with machine guns and shotguns robbed the Willow Park Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago. They held five people at bay and escaped with 4000 dollars in currency, overlooking an additional eight to ten thousand dollars in cash.
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Chicago
Willow Park Trust and Saving Bank
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Burlington
Iowa Federation of Women’s Ethics
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Jim Hanley
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