Train service curtailed between Oskaloosa and Washington
The Oskaloosa chamber of commerce protests Rock Island curtailment harming bakeries ice cream plants florists and wholesalers. An appeal may go to the Iowa Railroad Commission as passenger motor car service between Washington and Oskaloosa is discontinued. A mixed train will run 9:20 AM to 1:40 PM with return at 2:39 PM arriving Washington 6:16 PM.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce
Rock Island
Here
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa Railroad Commission
Des Moines
W. J. Leahy
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
First Pastor Installed by Lutherans in Washington
Rev. Theodore Meibohm was installed as resident pastor of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Washington in a service led by Pastor Robert Grote of Lockridge. The ceremony, held in the YMCA lobby, drew many visitors and members as the new congregation moves toward a permanent home.
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Trinity Lutheran (Missouri Synod
Washington
Theodore Meibohm
Robert Grote
Lockridge
Hhempel
E. Hempel
Conroy
Iowa
Christ
Mr. Hempel
Grote
Meibohm
KE. Hempel
G. I. Schroeder
Wellman
Julius Freidrich
Iowa City
Sunset Park
Y. M. CA
Westphal Wins Fourth Washington Country Club Golf Title
Victor Westphal defeats William Shannon 129 to 188 after 86 holes to clinch the 1931 Washington Country Club championship flight. John Westphal wins the second flight with Forrest Jennings 5 and 4, Ira Schenefelt takes the third flight, and prize awards are listed for runners-up and notable scores. The article also notes Dick McCleery’s election as international president of the Y's Men's clubs at Cleveland.
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Victor Westphal
Washington Country Club
William Shannon
Westphal
Shannon
John Westphal
Forrest Jennings
Ira Schenefelt
Martin Whittaker
Wellman Golf Club
Washington
George Stewart
Ralph Gibson
Bill Stewart
T. R. Phillips
International Organization of Y's Men's Clubs
Richard McCleery
Cleveland
Canada
Mexico
China
Australia
United States
Washington Club
International First
Iowa
The
Y's Men's Club
International Y's
Cedar Rapids
Milwaukee
Camden
Toronto
McElhinney Delivers Two Sermons in Pittsburgh
Rev. Hoy McElhinney of Washington preached twice at the United Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh yesterday. He is visiting relatives, delivering an earnest morning sermon on repentance and an evening discourse on heaven and the Christian hope.
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Hoy McElhinney
Pittsburgh
United Presbyterian Church
Mecklhinney
T. J. McEflinney
Washington
Heaven
Diamond’s Power Believed Broken After Bootlegging Conviction
Jack Legs Diamond faces possible four year sentence and $11,000 fine after conviction on conspiracy to violate prohibition laws and operating a still. Attorney General John J Bennett said the bootlegging leader’s power is broken. Sentencing by Judge Richard J Hopkins was set for Wednesday at 10 30 A M in Kansas City.
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New York
Jack
Legs
Richard J. Hopkins
Kansas
Wickersham Commission Defends Mooney Case Inaction
The Wickersham commission says it will not review state court judgments in the Mooney-Billings matter. In a report on lawlessness in law enforcement it states it was not appointed to sit in review of state court decisions.
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Washington
Wickersham Commission
Mooney-Billings
President Hoover Reaches 57th Birthday Quietly
President Hoover began his 57th birthday at the Rapidan camp with an early departure to the White House for work. A quiet family celebration had been planned, but an official source said no birthday observance would be held and no notice would be given.
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Washington
Hoover
Rapidan Mountain
White House
Akron
Ohio
Rapidan
Talking Ford Draw Draws Crowds in Washington Event
Hundreds visited Mace Motor Co last week to see a radio television demo described as the human Ford with the radio mind. A three day event ended Saturday with prizes awarded to Washington residents Frank Shelangoskie G A Reinert Jay Brewer Harrison Peters and others.
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Washington
Ford
Mace Motor Company
Frank Shelangoskie
G. A. Reinert
Jay Brewer
Harrison Peters
Fred Walker
Ainsworth
George Sojka
Riverside
Barnie Hole
Wellman
Tommy Gray
Connee
Camp returnees Betty Babcock and friends head home
Betty Babcock Helen Jungs bluth and Marjorie Smith return this morning from Camp Wap sie Y Betty and Helen spent two weeks at the camp while Marjorie stayed for the last week reading as a local note on their early morning homeward departure.
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Betty Babcock
Helen Jungs Bluth
Marjorie Smith
Camp Wapsie Y
Betty
Helen
Marjorie
Four Killed by Train at Crossing in Brazil Indiana
Four young people returning from a swimming party died when their car was struck by an interurban train at a crossing in Brazil Indiana. The deceased were Ruth Mercer 18 Marie Hoppengardner 19 Eva Turner 18 and Owen Hamm 20. Genevieve Wilson 18 was injured. R L Livingston attended West Chester this afternoon.
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Brazil
Ind
Ruth Mercer
Marie Hoppengardner
Eva Turner
Owen Hamm
Genevieve Wilson
Tour of Commercial Cars Heads to Philadelphia District
A special tour of commercial cars departs this week for the Philadelphia district. The program aims to showcase new models to buyers and industry professionals. Organizers expect strong attendance across the five Philadelphia events and related demonstrations.
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Tion
Philadelphia
Cooler Weather With Showers After Heat Wave
A welcome change in weather arrived Sunday and today with cooler temperatures. Saturday peaked at 95 degrees, down from earlier heat, and last night’s low dropped to 6 degrees. Light showers added a quarter inch of rainfall over the last three days.
Four Men Serve Jail Time for Liquor Offenses
Four men in district court were fined for liquor law violations but could not pay. Each man is serving fines in county jail at 3.33 dollars per day after suspended sentences and paroles failed to negate the fines. The article also notes a social visit by the Schumers Livingston family and others at Wild Cat Den near Muscatine.
Chautauqua Opens With Filipino Collegians amid Ticket Rush
Washington's twenty eighth annual Chautauqua prepares to open with the Filipino Collegians on Wednesday evening at Chautauqua Park. Hundreds have not yet secured tickets though banks report strong demand. Pledges and payments determine attendance, budget, and future programming, with telephonic follow ups planned tomorrow for unpaid pledges. All three Washington banks hold tickets.
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Washington
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Park
Peets Take Betty Haven to Camp Wapsie and Return Audrey
Mr and Mrs J W Peet drove to Camp Wapsie last evening taking Betty Haven to camp and bringing Audrey Peet home from camp.
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Mrs. J. WW. Peet
Camp Wapsie Y
Betty Haven
Audrey Peet
Wickersham Report Proposes 11 Judicial Reforms
The Wickersham Commission to President Hoover recommends eleven changes in judicial practice to curb lawlessness in law enforcement. Proposals include minimum defense prep time, automatic disqualification of judges, inclusive jury lists, counsel representation, and appellate power to reduce sentences or grant new trials.
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Wickersham
Washington
Wickershaw, Commission
Hoover
Commission
Gktates
Hiss
WILL Racers Says Vacation Plans and Bootlegging Jokes
Beverly Hills August 10. A wife and daughter return from Honolulu with ukulele and surf board. They joke about vacations and cattle ranches. Missouri friend J Reed and Jim claim the government is in bootlegging. California governor wants six day vacations, affecting most people.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Honolulu
J'm Reed
Missouri
Jim
Treasury
California
Washington County Tennis Tournament Rules
The third annual Washington County tennis tournament begins August 24 under the Y M C A. It will attract contestants from outside the county with over thirty entries last year. The committee will run details, select a referee, and may disqualify misconduct. Matches up to semi finals are best of three sets. semis and finals are best of five. A consolation match determines third place.
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Washington County
Washington
Miss Maxine Barden Returns From Charles City Visit
Miss Maxine Barden has returned from visiting relatives in Charles City. She was away for the holiday period and is stopping at home before resuming activities.
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Maxine Barden
Charles City
Dry weather trims 1931 corn yield forecast nationwide
The Agriculture Department estimates the 1931 U S corn crop at 2 7765 301 000 bushels with 76 3 percent of normal condition on August 1. Wheat production is put at 893 582 000 bushels, oats at 1 170 000 000, all reflecting declines from July reports and prior year levels.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture Today
Iowa
George Boileau Taken by Death
George W. Boileau, a Washington resident for over forty years, died yesterday afternoon at his home on East Madison Street after a year long illness. Funeral services are set for 2 PM Tuesday at L. A. Jones Funeral Home with burial in Winfield Cemetery. He was born August 1 1859 in Burlington, son of James and Sarah Willis Boileau. Survived by wife Mary Rebecca Wilson and three children Devault Boileau Philadelphia J Gordon Moore Washington John Boileau, plus two brothers C H Boileau Des Moines and R M Boileau Washington. He lived much of his married life in Washington, formerly an oil salesman, later devoted to gardening.
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George W. Boileau
Washington
East
Madison Street
L. A
J. Gordon Moore
Philadelphia
John Boileau
C. H. Boileau
Des Moines
R. M. Boileau
Magnolia Women Seek Separation From Gloucester
Magnolia residents circulate a petition to separate Magnolia from Gloucester. They contend the resort’s prestige declines due to many unrepaired piers and wharves in Gloucester’s fishing center.
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Magnolia
Mass
Gloucester
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