U S Mexico Relations Improve After Calles Proposals
The U S state department confirms President Calles proposes amendments to Mexican petroleum law articles 14 and 15 signaling better relations. Officials note uncertainty over how these changes affect American oil firms objections to exchange tithes and 50 year conformation rules while Mexico’s supreme court injunction on drilling permits remains a factor. A relaxation of the aircraft embargo to Mexico is announced along with potential arms and ammunition export applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Calles
Thealles
Supreme Court
Mexico
Pleasant Plain Christmas News From the Community
Pleasant Plain notes Christmas events with Miss Zona Humphrey visiting from Oskaloosa and local families gathering. A Friends church program on Christmas Eve features a pageant and musical selections. The Happy Hour club shared a festive afternoon with gifts and meals. Pleasant Plain high girls beat Packwood 43 8 while the boys fell 43 30 in a double header. Maizie Hale and Charlotte Ballard, factory workers in Washington, Iowa, visit home.
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Zona Humphrey
Oskaloosa
Margaret Humphrey
Will Miller
Havre
Ben Miller
Washington
HT .C. Ballard
Lyle Wilcox
Luther Johnson
Friends Church
Harvey Moon
Beatrice Turner
Beatrice Minor
Arlene Chalupa
Jesus the Light of the World
Louise Nicholson
Santa Claus
Esther Johnsopo
Floyd
Elmer Steele
B. Montgomery
Pleasant Plain
Parkwood
P. P
Packwood
Packwood Boys
Maizie Hale
Charlotte Ballard
American Pearl
Washington, Iowa
Adair County to vote on $800000 road bond issue
Adair county will hold a special election on January 14 to approve or reject an $800000 road paying bond issue. Petitions requesting the election bore 1155 signatures, and the Iowa Goodle association had already mailed circulars explaining the proposition to 16 counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Adair County
County Board of Supervisors
Iowa Goodle Association
Insanity Hearing Opens in Remus Case in Cincinnati
George Remus former millionaire rum runner faces a sanity test in Cincinnati probate court after a jury acquitted him by insanity on the murder of his wife Imogene. Judge William H Lueders and Dr H H Stepp e question Remus while psychiatrist Dr David Wolfstein testifies Remus is sane though ruthless and selfish.
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Cincinnati
George Remus
William H. Lueders
Imogene
Remus
State Hospital
Lueders
H. H. Steppe
David Wolfstein
Rotary Club hears Christmas Message from Dr W W Bowers
The Rotary meeting moved to Tuesday due to the holiday. Dr W W Bowers delivered a Christmas Message outlining Christ's life and its global impact, calling his teaching a saving influence. Piano piece by Tom McCleave and Charles McLaughlin followed. Both students survived a St Louis hotel fire. they recently faced a cyclone in St Louis.
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Rotary Club
W. W. Bowers
Christ
Bowers
Tom McCleave
Charles McLaughlin
Washington University At
St. Louis
Christmas Visits and Family Gatherings Across Iowa Farm
Verdi F J Longer and relatives visit on the Burlingon farm while others travel to Richmond for Christmas. Abbie Evans of Des Moines visits sister Mrs Chas Longer. Anita Tellin, Cedar school teacher, hosts a Christmas program. Attendees include Mrs Frank Libe, Mrs Earle Libe, Mrs Fred Longer, Mrs Dewey Coffman, and others. Mr and Mrs Frank Libe host a Christmas dinner with relatives from Iowa City Washington and nearby towns.
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Anita Tellin
Cedar School
Frank Libe
Earle Libe
Fred Longer
Dewey Coffman
Jesse Shalla
Herfry Doig
Anna Shalla
Ruth Tellin
Don Beatty
Iowa City
Paul Lytle
Washington
White
Johnny
Madison Jones
Bernadine
Leatha White
Ruth Endicott Visits Friends in Keota This Week
Miss Ruth Endicott is visiting friends in Keota this week. The note records a social visit and local movement within Keota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Endicott
Keota
Lindbergh Lands in Guatemala in Spirit of St Louis
Col Charles A Lindbergh arrives at Guatemala City in the Spirit of St Louis amid cheers, after a 675 mile flight from Valbuena Mexico City in six hours and fifty six minutes. The reception included President Chacon and a special march by Larrazabal. Mrs Lindbergh departs Mexico City by Ford Stout after saying goodbye to her son.
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Aurora Airdome
Guatemala City
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Military Airdome
Lindbergh
The
Spirit of
President Chacon
Colonel Lindbergh
Larrazabal
Mexico City
Valbuena Flying Field
Mexico
Der
Lindgeline Lodge Lindbergh
United States
Fordstout
Elite Beauty Parlor Awards Eight Prizes in Contest
Eight prizes were awarded after a weeks long contest by Elite Beauty Parlor. Over five hundred coupons were distributed and many attended last Saturday the closing day. First prize went to Mrs. C. B. Dougherty for a Shelton pure steam process permanent wave. Second prize to Leta Donaldson and third prize to Mary Morarity each $5 in work. Fourth prize to Mrs. Claude Tucker, fifth to Myrtle Anderson, sixth to Mrs. C G Harvey, seventh to Irene Roe, and eighth to Mrs. Geo. Masson, each $1 in work.
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C. B. Dougherty
Leta Donaldson
Mary Morarity
Claude Tucker
Myrtle Anderson
CG. Harvey
Irene Roe
Geo. Masson
133rd Infantry Band Parade in Washington on Thursday
The 138th Infantry Band will parade in Washington tomorrow noon before a large crowd. It is touring Iowa under National Guard auspices, appearing at the New Graham Theatre with Harmonology, Parsons College male quartette, and the Jazz Squad. A children's matinee is set for 2:59 PM tomorrow.
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138rd_ infantry
New
Graham Theatre
Washington
Iowa
National Guard
Harmonology
Parsons College
Laura Graham Visits West Liberty With Friends This Week
Miss Laura Graham is in West Liberty this week visiting friends. Local spotlight notes her trip and social engagements in the community.
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Laura Graham
West Liberty
Marie Martin Departs for Chicago after Christmas Visit
Miss Marie Martin left yesterday for Chicago after spending Christmas with home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Martin
Chicago
Eskimo beliefs link heat to possession and enforce strict morals
Among certain Eskimos, bad temper is seen as a sign of possession by a devil, lying is punished by death, and marriage is compulsory, reflecting harsh social rules under this belief system.
Kidnaped Teacher To Meet Parents In Des Moines Today
Pauline Thompson a 20 year old Missouri school teacher was to meet her parents in Des Moines and return to Unionville after a kidnap attempt by Joe Rennells 22 who is in Northwood Iowa jail awaiting Missouri officers. She asked no charges be brought but insisted the would be husband could not be jailed. The search involved many peace officers across Missouri and Iowa.
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Des Moines
Pauline Thompson
Missouri
Unionville
Joe Rennells
Northwood
Local People Attend Sales and Gather for Winter News
Shoppers, farmers, and families from Keota, Washington, and surrounding areas are named in a sequence of reports. Mrs. Henderson and Miss Gregory welcome a new baby. Mr and Mrs Mayer sell hogs and visit sales west of Dublin. neighbors husk corn and share winter weather notes as roads are worked by graders.
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Homer Mayer
Keota
Howard Leacox
Dublin
Henry Henderson
Keola
Glenn Yearns
Frank Johnson
Missouri
Stanleigh Henderson
Harry Finder
Washington
Mayer
Poory Hendercor
George Michaels
Cedar Falls
Michaels
Marie Pulver
Isaac Pulver
William Shacffer
Fii
Arthur Romine
Lee Jones
Wellman
Albert Pimme
Mars
M. Brice
Colo
Frank Pulver
George Hanlon
Brown
Ben
Carl Mayer
William Shaeffer
Everette Green
Helen
Harry Huber
Paul Pasch
Albert Dayton
Mabel
Margaret Disherry
Bruce Moore
West Chester
Charley Thrapp
Dale Moody
Joe Meyer
South English
Ww. C. Hotle
Oskaloosa youths sentenced in theft case
Two Oskaloosa youths Arnold Stillwell and Michael Stuhlstar were en route to the boys reformatory and Eugene Hutchins will be sentenced next Monday as the closing chapter in a series of thefts from business houses and residences. John Perry pleaded not guilty and faces January term trial.
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Oskaloosa
Arnold Stillwell
Michael Stuhlstar
Idora
Eugene Hutchins
C. A. Davey
John Perry
Trouble Is Renewed in Oklahoma
Insurgent Oklahoma legislators prepared papers for suspending Governor Henry S. Johnson and sought a secret meeting site to push a revolt. The governor blocked a capital gathering. they met in a hotel to draft the papers. A district court restraining order limited impeachment proceedings with only six lawmakers at the capital.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Henry S. Johnson
Oklahoma
Johnson
District Court
Senate
Red Cross urges veterans to file adjusted compensation claims
PP L Etter, chairman of the Red Cross home service, says war and navy departments will accept informal letters signed by eligible veterans as claims for adjusted compensation. All letters must reach authorities before January 1. Last minute claims should go to the Bureau of Army and Navy Affairs at national headquarters in Washington. Veterans may contact Dr. Etter for more information.
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PP. L. Etter
Home Service Department
Kted Cross
Red Cross
War and Navy Departments
Bureau of Army and Navy Affairs
National Headquarters
Washington
Many Cars Still Without License In Washington County
This morning 1928 automobile licenses total 2,729 in Washington County with three days left before year end. With about 6,500 cars in the county many owners must rush to secure 1928 tags to avoid penalties after January. Sheriff demands may follow if 1927 plates are used. The county treasurer’s office expects a flurry of activity and mail applications in the final days.
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Washington County
Imogene
Anwyl Family Shop Visit Highlights Crawfordsville Trip
Mr and Mrs W E Anwyl and their son Lisle of Crawfordsville were seen shopping in town yesterday as part of a family outing.
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W. E. Anwyl
Lisle
Crawfordsville
Weigman Family Visits Zoone Iowa Briefly
Max Weigman travels to Zoone Iowa for a short visit joining Mr. and Mrs. George Weigiman on a brief trip.
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Max Weigman
Zoone
Iowa
George Weigiman
Harold Turner Heads to Chicago After Christmas Visit
Harold Turner departed for Chicago last night following a Christmas spent with his parents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Turner
Chicago
Temperature Drop and Snow Forecast In Des Moines
Des Moines weather officials forecast a temperature drop of about 20 degrees with rain turning to snow around New Year. A drizzling rain yesterday aided farmers after a statewide water shortage, as temperatures fell from over 40 degrees.
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Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Little Six Team At Home Friday Night
A Little Six team hosts a Friday night game this season. The home matchup includes key players and local fans are urged to attend for the competitive regional clash.
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Little Six
Washington Faces Ottumwa in Key Little Six Showdown
Washington Demons battle Ottumwa in a pivotal Little Six game that could decide the standings. A win by Washington may tie for second, while Ottumwa victory could push Washington to the bottom with Mt Pleasant and possibly Muscatine, depending on Muscatine’s clash with Burlington. Muscatine edged Fostoria 18 to 16 at Muscatine with McIntyre scoring four and Harriman held to one. Coach Zip Kloos’s squad observed the game and may use insights for the upcoming matchup.
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Ottumwa
Washington
Mt Pleasant
Muscatine
Washington Demons
Rice
Ottumiwa
Mt. Pleasant
Muddy Washington roads after night rain
Residents on gravel streets faced difficult travel as 1.95 inches of steady rain from yesterday night turned winter highways into mud. Officials expect quick improvement with sun or a freeze. roads remain passable only with effort.
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Washington County
Muscatine and Fostoria Playball At Evening Game
Harry Rice attended the Muscatine versus Fostoria basketball game last night in Muscatine. The spectators watched a competitive matchup with both teams showcasing defense and scoring runs throughout the evening.
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Harry Rice
Muscatine
Fostoria
Kedéta resident Palmer Recovering After Hospital Operation
E Loran Palmer of Kedéta underwent an operation at Washington County Hospital Monday morning and is reported to be getting along nicely.
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E. Loran Palmer
Kedéta
Washington County Hospital
Des Moines Visit By Mr and Mrs David Taylor
Mr and Mrs David Taylor are in Des Moines visiting relatives for a few days.
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David Taylor
Des Moines
Defense of Hickman to Be Insanity?
Los Angeles report on William Edward Hickman weighing insanity defense or guilty plea for kidnapping and murder of Marion Parker. Autopsy by Dr A F Wagner cites heart failure induced by fright as possible death cause, while Hickman and confessor Hekman seek to stay by confession. Arraignment postponed awaiting counsel.
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Los Angeles
William Edward Hickman
Clarence Darrow
Nathan Leopold
Richard Loeb
Marion Parker
A. F. Wagner
Marion
Hickman
Jerome Walsh
Kansas City
Waener
Keyes
Cal
Chicago Gang War Claims Two Lives At Lone Tree Inn
Two men died in a Chicago gang war between rival beer runners. Charles Miller was killed by 14 bullets at Bob's Lone Tree Inn. John Davis died hours later from wounds, reportedly an accidental shooting.
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Chicago
Charles Miller
Lone Tree Inn
John Davis
Davis
Hope Dims for Missing Plane Dawn Search
The navy dirigible Los Angeles returned to Lakehurst with no sight of Mrs. Francis W. Grayson’s missing plane Dawn. Five destroyers near Sable Island found no hopeful news, while a Hearts Content operator reported hearing a message with a Dawn-like call sign.
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New York
Francis W. Grayson
Los Angeles
Lakehurst
Sable Island
St. Johns
Western Union
Hearts Content
Yockey Funeral Thursday Services Set
Funeral services for Martin M. Yockey who died Monday night at the Odd Fellows home in Mason City will be held at two o clock Thursday afternoon at the L A Jones funeral home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn cemetery.
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Martin M. Yockey
Odd Fellows Home
Mason City
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Woodlawn Cemetery
Mrs Will Logan and Son Visit Ainsworthd Relatives
Mrs. Will Logan and her son Clara spent Monday visiting relatives at Ainsworthd.
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Will Logan
Clara
Ainsworthd
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Center
Mabel Horning
John Powell
Seba Fleanor
John Henderson
Mary Mitha
Dewey
Johnston
Etter
Sen
AL Vloor
Little Sin
Pet. Fairfield
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Ohio
Doyle
Hekman
Will
Yockey
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