Cahill Speaks on Principles of The Legion at Open House
Over a hundred Legionnaires and several visitors attended the open house of the Legion at the city hall last evening. State Commander Maurice Cahill of Cedar Rapids spoke on the Legion's principles, emphasizing comradeship, defense, and a peace plan, while noting the organization’s growing membership in District One and the need to support veterans after war.
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Germany
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Towa
State College
Ames
Sigourney
Mt. Pleasant
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Wellman
Riverside
Kalona
Crawfordsville
Richland
English Visitors Stir Local Sentiment in Muskogee
A Muskogee report quotes residents complaining about English speed and skill while noting heightened national tension over foreign affairs. The piece mentions civic pride, Italian political rumors, and a fear of American extremism, with no clear event beyond public sentiment.
John A. Hough of Chester Dies
John A. Hough of West Chester died last night at 10 50 at the Washington county hospital. He was born November 1 1851 in Wyandotte county Ohio and moved to Washington county in 1874. Funeral at 2 20 Sunday at the West Chester Methodist church with Rev P J Gray and Rev F P Robins assisting. Burial in West Chester cemetery. He is survived by his widow Ma W Gilbert, two sons Lee Hough and Iva Cady, and a daughter Iva, plus a sister Mrs Hetta Evans.
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West Chester
Washington County
Ako
Methodist Church
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Williamsburg
FP. J. Robins
L.A. Jones Funeral Home
Mr. Hough
Wyandotte County
Ohio
Henry
Miriam
Sheridan) Hough
Ma W. Gilbert
Chester
Four Past Masters Honored by Washington Lodge
At a Washington lodge meeting, four past masters were awarded jewels for service as lodge heads, including Dr. B. E. Stutsman, W. Frank Barnaske, and Dr. J. C. Sexton. Harry Ward, the present master, named tees to coordinate a district school of instruction at the new Masonic temple on February 18 and 19, with attendees expected from surrounding towns.
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B. E. Stutsman
W. Frank Barnaske
J. C. Sexton
Tees
Harry €. Ward
Washington
New Masonic Temple
Surroundin
Legislature Completes Fourth Week in Iowa Assembly
DES MOINES Feb 7 The Iowa general assembly moved toward settlement of the $10,100,000 road bond amendment while broader tax revision and investigations into the University of Town and other topics dominated debate. Senate and house action set hearings on outdoor taxation and oleomargarine taxes as governors and conferees negotiated drought relief financing totaling $20,000,000 for farm loans and disaster relief with Hoover administration support.
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Seston
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Interior Department
Cardinals Beat Burlington Five Close Junior College Victory
Washington College freshman team, the Cardinals, edged Burlington junior college 47 to 14 in a fast, tight game. Eddie Sehach of Burlington provided a late basket burst, but Washington's Freshwater-led squad maintained control, with Ahrens and Wells fueling the offense through the third period.
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Ahrens
Washington
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Wells
Little
Turner
Cardinals
Demons Edge Burlington 16-15 In Tight Finish
In a late thriller the Muscatine Demons defeated Burlington 16-15 as Kiesey sparked a whirlwind second period with 15 points and Washington added 13 before a tight finish. Burlington, led 6-2 after one, battled back in a low scoring second half but fell short as Kelly’s final set up went awry in the closing seconds.
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Patel
Jim Shuts
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Shultz
Kipsey
Raymond
Mohr
Washington
Kiesey
Demons
Kelly
Ten killers escape as Nashville hospital fire spreads
Ten criminally insane men escaped during a hospital fire at Central State Hospital in Nashville. Police and guards launched a citywide search as inmates fled. at least three were labeled killers. Fire damage was about 2500 dollars, with 600 male ward inmates moved to safety and one attendant injured during the chaos.
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New York
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Explosion Rocks Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles
An underground blast in front of the Orpheum theatre during a Los Angeles premier injured 21 people, two seriously, as a pavement collapse and gas ignition caused by a faulty electrial wire sent debris into Broadway streets. William Urquhart and Dave Freedman were among the seriously hurt. many spectators fled to safety outside the theater.
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Cimmaron
Fred Niblo
Hollywood
Broadway
Eighth
Ninth Streets
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Dave Freedman
Pipe Arrives for Natural Gas Line Construction
Shipments of metal pipe for the natural gas line are arriving in sections, with work to start in a few weeks. A train load of pipe is expected to reach Washington soon. most of the right of way is purchased in Washington county and adjacent areas. Headquarters are in Oskaloosa with Knoxvill and Washington branches planned. crews in Knoxville Muscatine and other counties prepare for digging and laying pipe.
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Muscatine
Beau Ideal Wins Favor of the D A R
The D A R issues notes on Beau Ideal the sequel to Beau Geste set to play at the Fox next week Ralph Forbes returns as John Geste with Lester Vail as the American whose sacrifice aids the couple A family friendly tale centers on devotion and loyalty as its main theme.
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Foreign Legion
Ralph Forbes
John Geste
Lester Vail
Scout Anniversary Week Opens Sunday
Scout Anniversary Week begins across the United States and abroad with a service at the Methodist church tomorrow evening dedicated to the scouts. Parents are urged to attend and be inspired. Klein Klothing Co. contributes a scout window display. The public court of honor at Riverside Monday next is the next major event.
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United States
Methodist Church
Klein Klothing Co
To Continue Ream and Carson Partnership
The Ream and Carson firm will continue in the same manner with Mrs Ream as advisor, Tom Carson handling office and outside work, and Bill Carson maintaining ownership. The firm, well known in the area, marks 15 years of business this March and plans to continue serving the community.
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