TENT AT DUTCH CREEK FALLS IN STORM Book Festival Free Acts
The fall festival entertainment committee and Earl CC Taylor Enterprise planned an extensive free attractions list for September 15 to 17 in Washington. Eleven acts across morning afternoon and evening slots will feature home talent and professional performers including The Three Webbs and Four Montfort Sisters with four platforms around the square and four rides at the corners for crowd viewing.
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Earl CC. Taylor Enterprise Company
Washington
Harry Ward
Glenn Mace
Mace Motor Co
Webbs
Montfort
Busang
Fox
Marion
Askaris
Dobas
Louis H. Cook Seeks Republican IA Senate Nomination
Des Moines dispatch reports Louis H. Cook, member of the state board of assessment and review, declares candidacy for U S Senate against Sen. Smith W Brookhart. He attacks Brookhart as impractical and promotes trial of an equalization fee or export debenture plan. Cook vows to back farm and business needs and unite Republicans in Washington. Also in Des Moines, Leonard Simmer announces candidacy for Iowa lieutenant governor, with other names rumored for the GOP nomination as Iowa prepares for June primaries. Mrs Homer Vincent and baby depart Washington County Hospital for home.
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Des Moines
U.P
Louis H. Cook
State Board of Assessment and Review
United States
Iowa
Sen
Smith W Brookhart
Cook
Washington
Brookharts
Smith W. Brookhart
United State
United States Senate
Republican Party
Iowa Farm and Business
Leonard Simmer
Simmer
Wapello County
Arch W. MacFarlane
Lenox
J L. H. Doran
Boone
INO
McFarlane
Mayor Applegate and the Puppy Call Mix-Up
A strange telephone exchange involves Mayor Applegate and a caller seeking puppies. The voice insists it is not a puppy line, misrouting to 578 Red, ending with two receivers clicking.
Keokuk Singers to Appear Here at Methodist Church
A union church service at the Keokuk Methodist church Sunday evening August 30 at 7 30 features the negro community chorus of Keokuk directed by Mrs Anna Holmes. Rev H J Parker of Washington A M E church assists with services and delivers a sermonette. The program includes readings, musical numbers, solos and a duet and ends with a chorus offering.
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Methodist Church
Negro Comaunnity Chorus
Keokuk
Anna Holmes
H. J. Parker
Washington A. M E
Parker
Wes Coot
Raymond Field
Storm at Clear Lake Kills One in Iowa Sketch
A destructive tornado struck Clear Lake Iowa on August 28 killing one person and injuring at least twelve. The storm toppled the Princess excursion boat damaged cottages and amusement park rides while cutting power lines and flooding streets in Chicago as well. The victim was Bessie Rist of Algona.
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Clear Lake
Towa
Iowa
Lake
Summer Colony
Uptown
Bessie Rist
Algona
Chicago
Minister Refuses to Testify Before Campaign Funds Panel
Rev. J. Sidney Peters of Newport News Va. defied a senate campaign funds committee summons. Peters challenged the panel authority as it probes anti Smith activities linked to Bishop James Cannon Jr. Miss Adam L. Burroughs, treasurer of the group, had earlier refused to testify. Peters had served as secretary of the organization.
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Washington
U.P
J. Sidney Peters
Newport News
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
James Cannon, Jr
Peters
Adam L. Burroughs
anti-Smith
Cline Little Battle For Washington County Tennis Title
Kenneth Cline and Henry Little reach the men’s singles final as they duel tomorrow at 2 pm for the Washington County championship. Cline defeated Zillmer 6 0 6 2 7 5, while Little overturned Cam Miller after dropping the first set 2 8 10 8 6 4 8 6. Frances Boyd, last year’s women’s winner, faces Nita Corbin in the final after earlier shock wins over Mary Briley and Mae Manford.
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Kenneth Cline
Henry Little
Washington County
Cline
Zillmer
Wellman
Little
Cam Miller
Mary Briley
Mae Manford
Heat in Los Angeles Man Survives Fridge Thermometer Tale
A quirky hot day report from Hollywood notes Los Angeles residents suffering under extreme heat while one man humorously claims the thermometer sits in a Frigidaire. A Mexico congress shooting leaves only one member dead, sparking questions about the nation. Also mention of Dempsey seeking divorce after a tale about Estelle.
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Hollywood
Calif
Los Angeles
Mexico
Congress
Estelle
Dempsey
Iowa Gas Tax Sets New August Revenue Record
Des Moines reports a new August record in total motor vehicle fuel license fee collections at 1 250 896 53 dollars, surpassing the prior peak by over 100 000. July receipts were 1 150 076 97, with August allocations: primary roads 680 298 84, secondary roads 480 000, refunds and administration 160 597 69.
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Des Moines
U.P
Ray KE. Johnson
Johnson
Quake Shakes Part of India Near Frontier
A violent earthquake rocked the Juetta region near the Afghanistan frontier. Sharish town reportedly disappeared. Telegraph and railway services were disrupted as shocks were felt 400 miles from the disaster scene.
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Karaqhit
India
U.P
Juetta
Afghanistan
Sharish
Cars Crash Near Dutch Creek Fair Injures Several
A two car collision south of Highway 2 on the 77 detour en route to the Dutch Creek fair injured several people, though not seriously. The Soethout car swerved into a tree after impact, breaking a collar bone and causing cuts. all injured were taken to Keota.
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Dutch Creek Fair
Bernard Hahn
J. Hi. Boethout
Edward Lenninger
Neat Keota
J. Oh. Loethout
Soethout
Keota
Soethouta
Dublin
M. Corpman
Source of weapons at Marquette prison under investigation
Four pre volvers killed in a failed escape plot at Marquette prison died after their firearms failed. State and prison officials investigated sources of the weapons with Warden James P. Corgan suspecting Detroit conspirators supplied the arms.
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Marquette
Mich
U.P
James P. Corgan
Detroit
Loans to Keep College Enrollment From Falling
Miss Agnes Samuelson calls a meeting of college leaders to discuss ways to aid students during the Depression. The need for financial assistance grows as youth seek to stay in school. proposals include part time work and small four year or two year loans. Scholarships exist and more gifts could fund tuition, clothes, and books to maintain enrollments.
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Agnes Samuelson
Washington
Peopl
Lindberghs Still Popular in Tokio
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh drew accolades in Tokyo as they arrived to be honored by the Japanese aviation society. Anne Lindbergh received the medals at a noon ceremony while Charles piloted the famed black monoplane from America to Japan.
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Tokio
Japan
U.P
Charles A. Lindbergh
America
Col
Schools as economically as possible keep students in class
The speaker urges prudent funding while stressing that boys and girls must remain in school, insisting education continue despite financial constraints and prioritizing attendance over cuts.
Forest fires threaten timber areas in northern California
Six fires of suspected arson fire up in Plumas Modoc and Lassen forests threatening state and national timber resources. More than five thousand acres of brush burn as crews race to contain the blazes.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
Plumas
Modoc
Lassen
Roosevelt Said to Favor Increase of Taxes on Wealthy
Albany reporting that Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt favors raising taxes on incomes above 16 000 to fund unemployment relief. Officials say he may also seek lower exemptions, 4000 for married or head of family and 2500 for single without dependents. He plans to urge these items in a special legislative session alongside immunity bills for Hofstadter committee witnesses.
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Roosevelt
Albany
N. Y
U.P
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hofstadter
House
Senate
Germany Abandons Customs Union Plan With Austria
Berlin reports Germany ready to drop the proposed customs union with Austria regardless of the Hague court ruling on legality if a tariff pact halves ad valorem duties on industrial products. Madrid reports Barcelona health ministry directing sanitation chief to combat bubonic plague after six cases at Llobregat hospital, three fatal, with authorities citing rag and junk trade from rat infested areas.
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Berlin
U.P
Germany
Austria
Hague Court
Madrid
U RP
Bartaelona
Ministry of Health
Llobregat
Barcelona
Local Store Receives Three Ton Tablet Shipment
Nicola and Harmon's warehouse received an unusually large shipment of tablets weighing three tons. Miss Harmon notes it as the store's largest tablet delivery to date, reflecting strong school supplies demand as rural and city students prepare for opening. Mr and Mrs Will Mayhew and Mr and Mrs D N Anwyl visited Crapo Park in Burlington during their outing.
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Nicola & Harmon
Washington
Will Mayhew
D. N. Anwyl
Burlington
Beautiful Crapo Park
Five gangsters sought in Lynch kidnapping case
Chicago police and state investigator Pat Roche pursued the seven gangsters who abducted John J. Lynch the wealthy turf figure. Roche, carrying information on the abductors, left for Lake Geneva Wisconsin to interview Lynch and secure the $50,000 ransom payment details.
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Chicago
John J. Lynch
Pat Roche
Roche
Lake Geneva
Wis
Lynch
Tent Collapse Ends Dutch Creek Fair Program
Yesterday Evening storm damages tent at Valley church yard causing collapse. one band member injured. Tonight's show proceeds with Why to give play Just Country Folks, band concert, and Robertson sisters’ music. About 1,500 people were present or nearby. dinner for 450 disrupted, 112 served. chairs unharmed.
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Dutch Creek
Washington
Washington Band
Robertson
Women's Society
Valley Church
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