Eleven Die as Heat Drives Iowans to Roads and Water
Emergency news from Des Moines recounts eleven deaths and twelve injuries across Iowa as heat waves pushed residents to travel and swim. The toll includes drownings and fatal vehicle crashes with multiple names listed, detailing victims from Canton to Des Moines and incidents on highways and at beaches.
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United Press
Dea Moines
Ida O West
Dea
Mothea
W. Norrin
Mas
Norris Gray
Marjorie Norris
Richard Erman
Des Moines
Metaughlin
Hendrickson
Iad
Donald Haring
Joe
Addy
James
Arthur
Haring
Donald
Legrand
Ma Hoffman
New
Leas
Nedaway
Clarings
Harold
Remia
Davenport
Thirteen Die After Car Struck by Train in Texas
Dallas dispatch reports a family trip to the Dallas Zoo ended in tragedy when a truck carrying Mrs. Sherwood B. Badnett’s party collided with a Texas and Pacific train. Thirteen of the fourteen passengers died, with investigators citing a faulty grade crossing near the scene as the likely cause. The lone survivor, a Badnett daughter, remained hospitalized in Dallas.
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Sherwood B. Bader
Monte Sanches
B.S. He Fy
Here
Claude Chapman
Badnett
Mannah Alfred
Polly Alfred
Avery
Plains
Special price promotion for three plays at chautauqua fair
The chautauqua program offers a three play special with a 75 cent single admission and a season ticket for 2 dollars, urging buyers to support high cost productions and boost overall attendance. Opening show August 14 features Sun Up, highlighting North Carolina mountain life with Pearl Wallace and Irene Bardot visiting from Salisbury.
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New Yorkland
Chicago
Zeppelin to Resume World Flight From Friedrichshafen
Friedrichshafen Aug 12 The Graf Zeppelin’s exact departure time for its Tokyo and world voyage will be set at 5 p m tomorrow Captain Ernest Lehmann executive officer said. The plan favors a midnight Tuesday or dawn Wednesday takeoff with a route circling Siberia and flying over desolate sub arctic regions as nations along the way permit the overflight with few prohibitions expected.
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Alice Poole to Teach in the Schools Here
At a Washington school board meeting on Saturday Alice Poole was chosen to teach in the primary department next year. She fills a vacancy created by Marie Landau who resigned to teach in Sheridan Wyoming. Poole is a Washington High School, Tow Teachers College and Idaho State University graduate who last taught at the Centennial school.
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Mrs Carkuff Dies After Short Illness in Washington
Marie Carkutt born December 3 1845 native of Ohio died at 8 15 PM Sunday at 620 West Monroe Street Washington after a two week illness. Funeral at 9 15 AM Wednesday at New Haven Church west of Washington with brief home service. Survived by five children Mrs Tom Randall Mrs Mary Swickard of Washington Ra of Unadilla Harve and Cora at home seven grandchildren six great grandchildren and three brothers and two sisters in Ohio. She moved to Washington nine years ago after husband’s death.
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West
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Washington
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Ohie
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Domon
Catherine Fetters
Ohio
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Judge Bigger
Court House
Central Park
Dutch Creek Township
Cnruren
Tom Randall
Mary Swickard
Unadilla
Harve
Cora
Carkuff
Slight Earthquake Shakes New York State No Damage Reported
Early reports from New York City Buffalo and Sayre describe minor building tremors after 6 p m with no serious damage. In Buffalo area two strong shocks and a prolonged quake rattled windows and dishes, while Sayre reports items shaken and houses swayed but no major harm occurred.
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Mrs Donaldson Dies After Illness in 19th Century Funeral Notice
Funeral services for Mrs Martha Donaldson of Washington will be held Tuesday at the United Presbyterian church with Rev B G Carnahan officiating. She was born Martha McDowell in February 1846 in Crawford County Pennsylvania and married Samuel L Black in 1866. Surviving are two sisters, three children Joan Black Sadie Gorham and Fred Donaldson, ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Des Moines visitors Floyd Hoyle and family plan to stay about a week.
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Une
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Washington Township
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South Marion Avenue
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Margaret Gow
Joan
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Vicksburg
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Woodlawn
War menace persists in Manchuria amid Sino Soviet talks
Moscow reports the war menace remains as China seeks restoration of the Shenyang railway to status quo ante. Soviet officials rule out negotiations while urging a peaceful settlement of the Manchurian dispute. Karakhan warns of renewed danger from exiled Russians and cites a clash near the river village Iniavo that killed two Soviets and wounded eight.
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Junior College to Be Club Topic
The Better Washington club meets Friday at the YMCA for a dinner and brief program on the Washington Junior College. Supt J H Peet and Dean Harland Mead will speak on the college’s work and future plans. A short business session follows and a progress report on the fall festival is expected. Mrs F J Martin and daughter Mrs Allan Beck return to Waterloo after visiting friends.
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Warmer Iowa Forecast Today and Tuesday
Des Moines reports continued heat with temperatures rising above 90. For today and tomorrow, weather forecasters expect mostly fair skies and little temperature change. Highest readings reached 98 in Inwood and 92 in Creston and Clarinda, with Des Moines at 90 and warm overnight lows inland.
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Church Reopens After Decoration Work Complete
A Springfield church reopened for worship after a weeklong decoration drive by Leban hacher organization. Over 800 gallons of paint and oils were used, with 20 crews at work locally and another redecorating job lined up in Iowa City. Prof Owen of Assiut spoke on character development through deeds and aiding others, while Rev Pred Blick of Pittsburgh died during the service.
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Conciliatory Spirit Emerges At Hague Repar Conference
Delegates showed signs of flexibility as France and Britain eyed concessions to ease deadlock over Germany's reparations dispute. British and German officials exchanged visits and hinted at possible compromises, while intermediaries from Belgium urged cooperation. In other news, Mr and Mrs Joe Falk announce the birth of a baby girl weighing 7 1/2 pounds.
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Diving Exhibition at Local Swimming Meet
A diving exhibition and swimming stunts directed by Lloyd Hill will headline the meet at the pool tomorrow evening. The program of races and events is set to begin promptly at 8 00 with about forty entries and an admission price of 15 cents.
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Lupton to Coach Dutch Creek Play at County Fair
Lee Lupton, an experienced coach, will direct the Dutch Creek 1A play at the Washington county fair. The group has become a habit for local youth whose families are connected to Lupton and the area. First rehearsal is next Wednesday evening. the production is billed as a standout of this year’s fair.
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Legion Picnic Set With Post Business Meeting At Sunset Park
The annual American Legion picnic, postponed from last Tuesday, will be held tomorrow evening at Sunset Park. Leon Beatty post members are urged to attend as an important business meeting will follow. Delegates to the state Legion Convention will be chosen at this meeting. Mrs. Fred Rohrer and her companion left yesterday for Lincoln for a week long visit, with plans to stay about three weeks.
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Lincoln
Pilot visits Maxwell farm during government flight from Moline
Day Bryan Jacobs, an air inspection official, landed in the McCoy pasture on the Maxwell farm near Havre while on government business at Moline. He reunited with the Maxwell family, recalling memories of his mother’s former home, then continued to Minneapolis for more aviation work this week. Jacobs is the son of former local resident George Jacobs.
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Minneapolis
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