Poles Mass Troops Near Danzig and Walk Out Today
Article notes Polish troops massing near Danzig and Ottumwa Packing Company workers walking out. It also reports Germany announcing a non aggression pact with Soviet Russia and Leopold III calling foreign ministers of six neutrals to seek peace in Europe. Observers call the pact a master stroke by Hitler and suggest Stalin seeks favorable position in Europe’s war of nerves.
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Danzig
Ottumwa Packing Company
Germany
Europe
Russia
Leopold III
Adolf Hitler
Stalin
Soviet
Changes of Address Sought for Washington Grade Pupils
School authorities request families with boys and girls in grade schools to report moves since June 1 to Harry Bowles, elementary school supervisor. Bowles will be at the high school office daily 8 to 12 and 1 to 4, phone 465.
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Washington
Harry Bowles
Bowles
Two Die in Indianola Crash Killing Woman And Baby
INDIANOLA Iowa Aug 24 A head on collision ten miles south of here killed a woman and an infant. Mrs F W Malin wife of a Waverly minister died instantly while Ethel Marie Alexander eight months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Alexander of New Virginia died two hours later in the crash.
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Indianola
Iowa
Here
F. W. Malin
Ethel Marie Alexander
Raymond Alexander
New Virginla
Threat of Hog Cholera Attacks Town Farms
Aug 24 Des Moines physicians warn of rising hog cholera on town farms this August and September. The American Foundation for Animal Health cites 26 years of data forecasting losses near thirty million dollars and urges vaccination and strict biosecurity to curb spread.
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Des Moines
American Foundation For Animal Health
Williams to Preach at United Presbyterian Church
Williams of Iowa City will be guest preacher at United Presbyterian next Sunday morning. Rev. William M. Nichol is on vacation. Williams will speak on Christian Living. No evening service due to union service in Central park.
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Williams
Iowa City
United Presbyterian Church
William M. Nichol
Central Park
Seven Typhoid Cases Linked to Centerville Picnic
In Centerville Iowa Aug 24 seven of 27 people ill at a country church picnic are diagnosed with typhoid fever. Contaminated food is suspected with tests under way on various dishes. Five patients were hospitalized at Ottumwa and two remain at home. Vaccination is being given to others as cases are monitored.
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Centerville
Iowa
Iowa City
F. M. Condon
State Health Department
Ash Crove
St. Joseph
Ottumwa
Condon
State Department of Health
Gambling and Liquor Raids At Fort Madison
Fort Madison Iowa August 24 UP Simultaneous raids on multiple establishments netted a truckload of gambling equipment and about three hundred bottles of whiskey gin and alcohol. Nine people were arrested. The state bureau of investigation led the operation with officers and agents from Fort Madison Lee county Keosauqua Fairfield and Mt Pleasant. The raids marked the town’s largest crackdown since prohibition. venues visited included the Dixie Barbecue Play More night club 400 club Frank Page's Enderle pool hall the Rev grocery and the Jones tay.
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Fort Madison
Iowa
State Bureau of Investigation
Lee County
Keosauqua
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Frank Page
Enderle Pool Hall
Rev Grocery
Jones Tay
Swine Destroyer Costs Farmers Millions Annually
The text notes a harmful swine destroyer causing farmers to lose twenty to fifty million dollars each year, underscoring severe agricultural economic impact and ongoing losses.
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America
Three Suits Filed Over Riverside Highway Collision
Three lawsuits have been started in district court over a September 7, 1988 highway crash on the Washington Riverside road one mile south of Riverside. Plaintiffs Charles Rath Walter Lemley and John Delaney seek damages totaling 5000 from defendant William Wessley claiming negligence and multiple driving faults caused injuries to Rath Lemley and Delaney.
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Washington-Riverside
Riverside
Charles Rath
Walter Lemley
John Delaney
William Wessley
KE. D. Morrison, Jr
Wessley
Sylvester Sharp
Rath
Lemley
Delaney
Remodeling at A and P Store Promotes Self Serve Modernization
The A and P store in Washington announces a remodeling sale after a week long closure for transformation to a modern self serve market. A new self serve dairy case is installed near the front north side of the room. Manager Charles Lynch expresses pride in the revamped store. Police report several arrests with names listed and bond details at arraignment before Judge Dennis.
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Washington
Charles Lynch
Chuck Ag
Morrell workers strike at Morrell Packing plant
About 1,200 to 2,000 CIO United Packing House Workers members halted operations at the Morrell Packing plant in Ottumwa Iowa. The walkout followed four discharges over overtime pay demands with no violence reported and ongoing negotiations.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
CIO
Joan Morrell Packing Company
Ed Schorr
George Foster
Schorr
Entries Coming in For Jallopy Races Sept 4
Maynard L. Brown announces growing entries for Labor Day jallopy races promoted by Leon Beatty post of the American Legion. Cars include a 1928 Ford owned by Roy Cole volly and a Nash rebuilt by BF Nort Edwardia. track work begins near Andy Blattner’s place to improve setup and draw crowds. Admission 26 cents adults 10 cents under 15. Five races on program with preliminaries and consolations. thrill acts by Lillard drivers added.
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Maynard L. Brown
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Labor Day
Roy Colevolly
Morning Sun
Stewart Crone
Washington
Mike Crone
Mike
BF Nort Edwardia
Cara 1
MF Brown
Andy Blattner
Taeey
Bobce Kurtz
Leon Keatty
Lesiy Beliews
Kendrick Field
Ace Lillard
Babe Lillard
Uhig
Iowa State Fair Opens Its Gates
The Iowa State Fair opened with record attendance projected, offering a vast schedule across 200 acres. Livestock shows, farm exhibits, auto and machinery displays, art salons, and entertainment from Paul Whiteman to Griff Williams underscore a robust inaugural program. Children under 15 enter free on Friday August 26 plus statewide events planned for the grandstand.
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Depost
Wotmena
Cub Congress
Sfite
Paul Whiteman
Don Bestor
Abe Lyman
Griff Williema
Lillards Said to Thrill Crowds on Field
Report notes fans expect thousands gathering to watch the Lillards perform and indulge in thrillers that leave crowds gasping.
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Lillards
Social Activities At Washington Junior College
Washington junior college offers mixers like a watermelon party and a Symnasium kickoff before football season. Activities include dances taught by Miss Meda Fisher, picnics, parties, ping pong, and social events sponsored by Women’s League Chemistry German and Delta Omega groups, plus vocational guidance gatherings.
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Washington Junior College
Symnasium
Women's League
Chemistry Club
Dells 4St Omega Arso
Colete Toon
Wiener
Voller
Oldreedmen
Divorce suit filed for absolute divorce and property settlement
Through his attorney LL. J Kehoe C. A. Ruebsam has filed for an absolute divorce from Edna HK Ruebsam. The petition states they were married February 2 1910 and asks for settlement of their joint property interests.
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LL. J Kehoe C. A. Ruebsam
Edna HK. Ruelsam
Nazi led Danzig names Albert Forster as head of government
Danzig officials report Albert Forster installed as head of the free city government and accuse Poland of massing troops on the frontier amid threats of an imminent coup. Germany retaliates by closing Danzig borders to Poland as both sides escalate tensions. Poland protests two frontier violations by armed Germans amid far reaching military preparations.
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Danzig
Albert Forster
Free City
Poland
Warsaw
Germany
Berlin
Silesia
Albert Perester
Nar
Danaig
East Prussia
Castel Gandolpho
Italy
Pius XII tonJeht
Jesus
Thie
Britain Faces Imminent War Peril Then and Now
The report outlines Britain’s fear of war as Hitler tightens the Polish border and claims a free hand in Eastern Europe. Chamberlain warns of destruction of peace principles while offering firm resolve to deter German demands amid rising aggression.
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United Press
Great Britain
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Poland
Baltic Sea
Newville Chamberlain
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G. M. Poster
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