Drought relief organization forming under Hoover plan
Washington Aug 15. Governors at drought conference discuss a national relief program with President Hoover and officials to aid about 70,000 distressed farm families for autumn and winter. Plans call for state and county committees to coordinate loans, Red Cross help, and livestock protection, with actions led by farm groups and federal agencies.
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Washington
Hoover
Agriculture Hyde
Erickson
Montana
Weaver
Nebraska
Cooper
Ohio
Hammill
Town
Yielp
Sam H. Thompson
American Farm Bureau Federation
Louis J. Tabor
National Grange
Farmers National Grain Corporation
C. E B. Huff
Nae
White House
Red Cross
Rovernass
Federal Farm Board
Farm, Loan and, Agriculture Department
Red Grass’ American Railway Association
Public Health Service
Meney
Tate
Howe Ca
The
Farm Loan Board
Intermediate Credit System
8. M. Thompson
Louis J. Taber
C. B. Tutt
Partners Union
Noted Iowa Lecture and Rotary Program Highlighted
The Iowa gathering features Royal H Holbrook with an address on Town and a spacious afternoon with the Oakley concert company and Axel Christiansen, while a Sunday union service closes the day. Ellas Tanburitea Serenaders perform with music and geography notes on Jugoslavia and tamburitza origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Chatangue
Royal H. Holbrook
Holbrook
Oakley
Cominy
Oakleys
Axel Christensen
Washington Rotary Club
Axel
Burlington
Wasing
F. Martin
Brotherhood of Man
Ellas Faihuritea Serenaders
Jugo-slavia
Charle Fellas
Martha
Chases
Unlikely to Close Washington County Nursing School
Washington county hospital board members today debunk reports that the hospital training school for nurses will be cut. They reject a statewide action to close nursing schools as unwarranted and remain confident the Washington program will continue. The board notes the school is a well equipped, in demand, credited institution and will be kept going with ongoing efforts led by Chairman Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Hospital Board
Hugh H. McCleery
State Board of Nursing
Leorn
McCleery
Washington Hospital
State Board
Elosin
Washington County Hospital
Willis
Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers at Fort Dodge Convention
Mrs Bernard Duthbert of Cedar Rapids was chosen president of the American Legion Women's auxiliary at the Fort Dodge convention today. Mrs George Prichard of Onawa was named vice president. Other officers include Mrs M Myrton Shelley Des Moines secretary, Mrs Bernice Williams Marion treasurer, Mrs Bath er Thompson Dallas Center historian, and Mrs Clara Hanson Harlan chaplain. Marsailltown was named as convention city for 1931. Faint Wins Case: George Carson of Ainsworth won $95.70 against J A Mc Farland of Ainsworth on an undertaker's account in a justice court verdict before Squire W E Barber.
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Fort Dodge
Bernard Duthbert
Cedar Rapids
American Legion Women’s Auxiliary
George Prichard
Onawa
M. Myrton Shelley
Des Moines
Bernice Williams
Marion
Bather Thompson
Dallas Center
Clara’ Hanson
Harlan Chapain
Marsiilltown
Justice Court
Squire W. E. Barber
George Carson
Ainsworth
J. A. Mc.Farland
I S U Opens A New Building
Frank Miller attends the formal opening of the Iowa Southern Utilities general office building in Centerville. George M. Bechtel, president, delivers the principal address outlining the company’s history and reach across twenty five southern Iowa counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miller
Southern Utilitie Company
Centerville
Winien
Towa
Towa Tepple
Tthan
Bechtel
United States
New
Prize fish tale from Cedar Lake ends with pickerel saving a golf ball
Cedar Lake Indiana reports a prize fish tale as Alex Surprise claims a pickerel recovered a golf ball lost on the first hole. The fish, kept as a pet by Surprise, is said to be grateful after stopping the ball from sinking.
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Cedar Lake
Ind
Alex Surprise
C. H. Crews
Hammond
Surprise
Union Gathering Plans for Sunday Morning Worship
Washington prepares a union Sunday service at United Presbyterian church with Rev. Fred M Blick of Parnests Pa delivering the sermon The morning includes Sunday school sessions and a joint worship service music directed by Miss Carolyn Hamilton The evening gathering at the Chautauqua tent features Dr Benjamin Martin of Davenport Iowa speaking on The Brotherhood of Man Rev A A Wing will preside and Miss J Hamilton directs choir performances with Miss Harvey at the organ
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Washington
United Presbyterian Church
Fred M. Blick
Parn Nests
Blick
Damascus
United Pres[byterian
United Presbyterian Choir
Carolyn Hamilton
United Presbyterian
Martin
Edwards Congregational Church
Tatesty
Washington County
Brotherhood of Man
A. A. Wing
J. Hamilton
United Presbyterian Church Choir
Hoover Gives Lindy A Medal
President Hoover presents Charles A. Lindbergh with a gold commemorative medal in a brief White House ceremony. The medal, authorized by Congress, carries a long delayed $1,600 title. Lindbergh thanks Congress and the president for the honor.
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Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hoover
White House
Lhereh
Congress
Moor
Ys Lindbergh
Report: Dirigible 700 Miles Off Ireland
London Aug 15 The ministry received late today that the steamer Camera ferried the R100 about 700 miles southwest of Arms Head Ireland. Atmosphere was very bad and the day was cloudy and rough.
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Ireland
London
A Uinistry
Ina Pasitta Fust
Arms Head
George Mangold Dies After Illness at Washington County Hospital
George Mangold died at 11 45 PM in Washington county hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born December 13 1871 near Talleyrand and lived in Dublin and Dutch Creek townships before moving to Washington eleven years ago. Funeral services set for Sunday at the Baptist church. burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Survived by two brothers Fred and John Mangold and three sisters Mrs George Frain Mrs James Banks and Mrs John Bales.
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George Mangold
Washington County Hospital
Sherman Funeral Home
Baptist Church
Elm Gros Cemeer
Mr. Mangold
Keokuk County
Taileyrand
Frederick and
Saucy (Cook) Mangold
West Madison Street
Washingtonounty
Dublin Communty
Washingto
Fred
John Mangold
Washington
George Frain
James Banks
Dunch Creek Township
John Bales
Jockey 1 108 Years Od Applefood England
Fragmentary OCR note reports a jockey celebrated a long birthday, mentions lineage and tests fees, and references a father of 35 children. The readable text is garbled with names and numbers unclear.
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Applefood
England
Beaven
Hesta Seeora
Ison
Han van Iyiee Ousricd
Chilgren
Ex-parolee Ricardo Colaluca arraigned on reckless driving
Ricardo Colaluca says he kept driving to avoid a stalled machine as police arraigned him on a reckless driving charge in Providence. The report notes the incident occurred after a tense moment as authorities questioned him.
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Providence
Ricardo Colaluca
Rescue Work Continues At Mine In Princeton Canada
Crews at the Wrecked Continent mine near Princeton British Columbia battle damp debris and fatigue to reach four trapped workers after an explosion. Officials admit hope fades yet rescue teams insist on shifts and ongoing attempts to penetrate the blocked shaft.
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Princeton
B.C
Continent
Yestern
George Murray
Martial Law Declared in Peshawar District
Simla reports that Viceroy Lord Irwin proclaimed martial law tonight in the Peshawar district. The move follows rising unrest and suspensions of civil authority as authorities seek control. The action underscores wartime governance amid ongoing security concerns.
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Peshawar
Simla
India
Lord Irwin
Peshas 1
Knights of Pythias pick Kansas City as 1922 convention site
In Kansas City Missouri on August 15 the Knights of Pythias selected the 1922 convention city unanimously. Mrs Elsie Vantervoort of Washington DC was elected supreme chief of the Pythian Sisters in a joint session with the Knights. Other officers included Woylan Eldora Iowa supreme mistress of finance.
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Tampa
Pia
Kamas City
The
Knights of Pythias
Elsie Vantervoort
Washington D.C
Pythian Sisters
Woylan
Eldora
Rain falls across states easing 1930 drought in parts
Rain spread across the east and parts of the west and south, easing the lengthy drought. North central states saw no relief, while Cleveland reports a brief heavy fall marking first wetting since June, ending a drought trend there since 1881. southern Illinois and Kentucky also received light rain.
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Hicago
Ohio
Cleveland
Illinois
Kentucky
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Drouth Relief Organization
Iowa
Christensen
Stiursilay
Les Ellas
Sugeia
Charles, Jr
Com Ny
Julius van Dee Lacht
Julits van Lacht
Mr. van der Locht
Erd
van der Locht
Den
Wie
Hutt
Ony
Chautanqua
Legion Auxiliary
Towa Organization
S. U
Company
Lord Rottmere
Gandy
Hook Dent
Oklahoma
Arthur
Washin
Oscar Carlson
Donald Tucker
Aaron Arnold
Finley
Clara Garrett
Carlson
George Birney
Bob
Robert Garret
Dean
George Covey
Missouri
Dan Guy
Niste
Chautauqua
Wistiyerey Hermes
Meer
Rocher Ann
Miss Hamilton
Patasla
Duke
Jetnder
Lindy
Kansas City
Weer
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