Softball Schedule Announced for May to July
The season schedule announced by Elmer Medden lists daily matchups from May 1 to July 12. Key games feature Troop F, Little Demons, American Pearl, American Legion, All Nations, Devils, Odd Fellows, M. E. Church, and others at 7:00 p.m. with 8:30 p.m. slots on many dates across numerous venues.
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Troop F
Little Demons
All Nations
Devils
American Pearls
American Legion
Odd Fellows
M. EE
Church
American Pearl
M. E. Church
Troop
Little de
Winfield
Washington
Va. M. K
Wapello
Demons
Roves
Troop KF
ME. Church
Troop PF
Columbus Junction
Whittaker Home Damaged by Fire
Fire at the Whittaker country home near Washington started in a wash house when a faulty flue allowed flames to rise. Neighbors mobilized quickly and helped contain the blaze before the main house suffered serious damage. the wind aided protection as Harry Whittaker Jr. raised the alarm and residents praised neighbors and Washington firemen for saving the home.
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Washington City
Martin Whittaker
Fine Big Home
Whuittaker
Harry Whittaker
Harry Whittaker, Jr
National Forensic League meet to be held in Topeka
About 300 top high school orators and debaters will gather in Topeka Kansas from May 7 to May 10 for the fourth National Forensic League meet. The event features prestigious competitions in declamation and debate among leading students from across the nation.
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Topeka
Kan
U.P
National Forensic League
Fresno's Forty Wineries and Local Notes
Fresno hosts forty wineries and a Rotary convention as the city of eighty six thousand enjoys native wine with meals. The Bullwinkles investigator cleared all involved in the Wirt dinner, advising the doctor to bring a dictaphone on future dinners. No news from Dilling er today. the papers are half size.
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Fresno
Cal
Washington
Rotary
Bullwinkles Congressional Committee
Dillinger
Socialists to field full ticket in November election
Ottumwa reports the Iowa socialist party will enter a full slate for the November state election. A nominating convention was set for Des Moines on July 15. The party adopted a ten plank program including housing, cooperative exchanges, unemployment and thrift insurance, steep income taxes, and heavier duties on large inheritances. The state executive committee was reorganized with H. H. Sprinkel of Ottumwa re elected state chairman.
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Ottumwa
Iowa Socialist Party
Des Moines
H. H Sprinkel
Otumwa
Close of School Events at Wyman
The Wyman end of year schedule lists May 5 kittenball tournament with eight teams and a 10 a.m. first round. May 6 lunch served by home economics girls to raise funds for the athletic association. May 7 Exhibition Day and Class Night with exhibits in grade rooms and an evening program. May 10 commencement address by Dr. Lauer and salutatory by Johnnie Holmes. May 11 final commencement exercises and baccalaureate by Rev. W W Bentzinger of Winfield. May 10 6 school picnic closing festivities.
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Wyman
Dr. Lauer
University of Iowa
Johnnie Holmes
Kenneth Rickey
The
Athletic Association
W W. Bentzinger
Winfield
Wyman School
National debating title held by Altus Hi School team
The Altus High School team in Oklahoma holds the national debating title as of the latest competition. Asian competitors are noted among participants.
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Altus
Okla
Hi Rehool
Social workers receive guidance on relief and budgets
Miss Marian Baker and staff attended Des Moines meetings with rural social workers from across the plaza. State officials outlined emergency relief rules, garden inspections set for May to Sept, and a new family budget plan. Mulock urged community cooperation and noted that county relief should not cover all needs.
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Marian Baker
Grace Like
Hannah Luithly
Des Moines
Kk. H. Mulock
Boards of Supervisors
Mulock
Miss Ina Tyler
Iowa State Emergency Relief Committee
Miss Tyler
Iowa
Mies Lola Schmidt
S. W. Edgecombe
Japan vows to keep open door in China under ninepower pact
London April 30 Japan pledges to maintain the open door in China and to continue observance of the nine power treaty. Foreign Minister Hiroda conveyed the assurance to Sir Francis Lindley in Tokyo as Sir John Simon reported to the House of Commons the policy declaration. Signed in Washington in 1922 the pact commits signatories to respect China’s sovereignty and avoid granting exploitative rights to any party.
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London
Japan
China
John Simon
House of Commons
Hiroda
Francis Lindley
Tokio
John Said
Washington
Interracial Brotherhood Service Held in Iowa City
Three Washington men T Rothschild J A Taylor and Clarence Log an attended a brotherhood inter religious inter racial service at the Congregational Church in Iowa City. A Jew a Catholic and a Protestant conducted the meeting which was seen as valuable for unifying church interests and bringing groups into closer understanding. The Iowa City gathering was one of several designed to promote this purpose.
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Congregational Church
Iowa City
Washington
T. Rothschild
J. A. Taylor
Clarence Logan
Local Theatre Beats New York in Showing Men in White
Local theatre at the State theater has secured attractions before official release dates. The film Men in White with Clark Gable and Myrna Loy drew large crowds on opening day, proving a season favorite. The New York release date is not until June.
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State Theater
New York
Clark Gable
Des Moines visit on Transients Service Bureau program
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Crull and Darlene Van Meter spent Saturday in Des Moines for the Iowa Service Bureau for Transients. They discussed the transient problem and cited a family wandering for 11 years as professionals before stabilizing in one county. Verle Gallagher accompanied the group.
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Lawrence Crull
Darlene van Meter
Des Moines
Iowa Service Bureau
Verle Gallagher
Massed Band of 2907 Leads Drake Relays Pageant
Milburn A. McKay directs a 2907 member band at Drake Relays with W H S players and guests from Des Moines. The parade from capitol steps to Drake field drew 17 500 spectators while a wind disrupted noon plans for a campus concert. The event featured record performances by Louisiana State and U C L A with multiple new meet marks across track and field events.
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McKay
W. H.S
Washington Kion
Milburn A. McKay
Drake Field
TH. & Warfel
Drak
Alonzo Leach
Dew Moines
Mayo Williams
Southeastern Iowa
Drake
Fiel
Capitol Building
Locust Street
Des Moines
Clifford Thorne
Roy Means
Clarence Klepfer
Kay Khupka
Gus Strum
Leonard Johnson
Maurice Libes
Ethie McCreedy
Chester Williams
Oneta Larby
L. A. Jones
Willis
John Jackson
Paul Gorham
Mary Ellen Lytle
Hattie Mae Morgan
Floyd Bower
Des Moines. In
Louisiana State
Torrance
Nathan Blair
Law School Dean Will Take Post
Eugene A Gilmore dean of the State University of Iowa law college was named acting president of the University by the state board of education after George F. Zook refused the post. Gilmore may resign from law school, leaving a vacancy. The board’s action was unanimous and no permanent replacement was indicated.
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Law School
Owa City
Eugene A Gilmore
State University of Iown Law College
State Board of Education
Gilmore
Law College
George F. Zook
United States Commissioner of Education
Zook
George Haker
Iowa State Board of Education
Bakes
Baker
University
Philippine Islands
Warren G. Harding
Wisconsin University Law School
Philippines
University of California
Chicago University
Columbia University
Simmering Truck Driver Injured in Motorcycle Accident
Leo Lanning aged 18 was treated at Washington county hospital after a motorcycle he had recently purchased slipped into gear as he started it. He rode from the curb onto the pavement, suffering severe forehead lacerations and multiple bruises. He works for Simmering dairy as a milk truck driver and is nephew to Mr and Mrs Join Simmering. his parents reside in Minnesota.
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Leo Lanning
Washinington County Hospital
Simmering Dairy
Simmering
Minnesota
Early Use of Fire Found Near Piltdown Bones in England
Fragmentary report notes a four character piece of mat and fusel bones from Piltdown era strata in Sussex England implying early fire use. Researchers indicate archaeological context in a millilop years ago timeframe.
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Piltdown Wan
Sussex
England
Track meet records fall in relays and races
Louis took third while Washington High of Cedar Rapids finished fourth as Clinton set a 43.3 seconds pace in the half mile. Clinton won the half mile in 1 31.7 with Washington High of Cedar Rapids second, University City High St. Louis third and Oak Park Al fourth. Topeka broke the mile relay mark with 3 27.3 beating the former 3 28.8 by Greenville Minn. Clinton placed second, Ottumwa third and Traer fourth.
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Louisiana State
Ralph Metcalfe
Marquette Negro
Ed Hall
Kansas
Durward Crooms
Kansas State Teachers of Emporia
Hunter Russell
Tinois
Sam Allen
Oklahoma Baptist
Wilis Ward
Marquette
Nebraska
DePauw
North Des Moines
Oskaloosa
University High of
Louis
Washington High
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
University City High
St. Louis
Oak Park
Topeka
Greenville
Mins
Ottumwa
Traer
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Elmer Meadden
Mons
John J. McLaughlin
Chicago
Illinois
Edward Bremer
St. Paul
McLaughin
United States Com Ier
Whittaker
Neighbors and Fire CO
Will Rogers
McNaught Syndicaw
Iam
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William E. Vidler
Plaze
Miss Peterson
Far East
Hous
Sir John
United States
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Italy
Holland
Portugal
Clarinet Ridgeway
Parsons College
James Cannon, Jr
Princeting
University of California At Los Angeles
Miller, Lett
Vejar
Lavalle
Jack Torrances
Torrances
Texas
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