Iowa City to Host First Big Ten Art Exhibit
The University of Iowa school of fine arts will supervise a Big Ten art exhibit, the first of its kind, in Iowa City from April 27 to May 4. Cass county Sheriff P. P. Edwards waited for more information as six dynamite cases were stolen from a Works Progress Administration project building in Cass County.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa School of Fine Arts
Underworld
Atlantic
Cass County
P. P. Edwards
Cass Works Progress Administration Project
Max McLaughlin Ill With Dual Diphtheria and Scarlet Fever
Disabled World War veteran Max McLaughlin is critically ill from concurrent diphtheria and scarlet fever, a rare combination doctors call a serious condition.
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McGregor
Max McLaughlin
Maytag Denies Walkout Rumor at Newton Factory
Maytag chairman F. L. Maytag branded a report of a one day walkout at the Newton factory as crazy. He said there had been no payouts that could trigger such action and insisted no walkout occurred.
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Maytag Newton
F. L. Maytag
The
Maytag Co
Winneshiek board offers bounties on wolves and snakes
Decorah reports the Winneshiek county board of supervisors set bounties for adult wolves at ten dollars and cubs at five. Rattlesnakes are valued at twenty five cents each as the next target. Moles and gophers are also listed as pests in the captioned notice.
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Decorah
Winneshirk Board of Supervisors
One of Shortest Wills to Be Filed in County
NEW HAMPTON The will of the late John Sickoff 83 pioneer Lawler hardware dealer who died Nov 24 is dated June 11, 1915. He bequeaths all property to his wife Rosa A Tickhoff with executrix Rova Etckhoff named.
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New Hampton
John Sickoff
Lawler
Rosa A. Tickhoff
Rova M. Etckhoff
Pistol Discharges From Dashboard Wounding Mechanic
Bernard Legg , 26, of Atlantic, was painfully surprised when a 22 caliber revolver hidden under the dashboard discharged into his hand while repairing wiring on a recently purchased auto. He reached under the dash as lights failed and the weapon fired, causing a painful hand injury.
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Atlantic
Bernard Legg
Legg
Red Oak Couple Reveals 13 Year Secret Marriage
Arthur Franzen a Red Oak area farmer and Ellen Carleon announced they wed in Maryville Missouri in 1923 after a 13 year secret union. Parents of both spouses did not know of the marriage until the public notice. Franzen lived with his parents while Carlson stayed with hers during the years.
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Red Oak
Arthur Franzen
Ellen Carleon
Maryville
Franzen
Miss Carlson
Charles Carlson
Woman and Child Rescued From Fire in Tipton Building
A mother Mrs Max Banks and her infant daughter were trapped on the second floor as a blaze gutted a Tipton frame apartment. George P Kopf, a local businessman, led rescue efforts saving them from burning stairs while others fled into the street with only the clothes on their backs.
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Tipton
George P. Kopf
Pbuilding
Max Banks
Waterloo bout recalls a heated scuffle between neighbors
Eawin A. Isemler of Hadson area and Miss K Galbraith clash over letters and trinkets. She says he elbowed her, she grabbed a fender guard from Shoeminger’s car, and he returned with a punch sending her eye and nose bleeding after he jumped back into his car.
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Waterloo
Eawin A. Iseminger
Hadson
Favorie K. Galbraith
Miss Galbraith
Edwin
Shhoeminger
Conference Of Leaders Is On Today
Secretary Wallace urged soil conservation as a path to replacing the destroyed AAA and called for nationwide farmer effort. President Roosevelt framed the farm program as controlled production, warning of a crisis equal to 1933 and criticizing obstructionists.
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Washington
Henry A. Wallace Teday
AAA
Roosevelt
Wallace
Young People Lead Prayer Week at Presbyterian Church
During the week of prayer service at the Presbyterian church last night young people led three talks on the value and place of prayer in national affairs. Speakers included Charles Bear Elizabeth Thorne and Dave Fulton with Harold Williams leading.
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Presbyterian Church
Charles Bear
Elizabeth Thorne
Dave Fulton
Harold &. Willams
Catherine Masson
Jon Dittmer
Edna Mayo
John Applegate
Mildred Kyle
Evelyn Watson
Vincent Krabill
Flora Dodds
Gertrude Morrison
Patterson
Three Men File for Brighton Postoffice
The Civil Service Commission announced three candidates for the Brighton postmastership. Lawrence E. White Max Waterhouse and Otto T. Lamansky, whose applications were received before the closing date, are the final slate after two late additions.
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Washington, D. C
Brighton
Civil Service Commission
Lawrence E. White
Max Waterhouse
Otto T. Lamansky
Radda Named Official Department Bugler for V F W Iowa
Jesse W. Radda has been officially notified as the official department bugler of the V F W department of Iowa. E R Crane, department commander, states he will attend all department meetings and do his part. Crane adds the appointment gives him pleasure and wishes a prosperous New Year.
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Jesse W. Radda
Pratt to attend uncle's funeral in Burlington
Mrs Clyde Pratt will travel to Burlington this evening for the funeral of her late uncle Bruhl, who was the uncle of her father.
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Clyde Pratt
Burlington
Wes
Bruhl
Atchison Calls Session of School Boards in 14 Counties
A. E. Atchison invites school boards and superintendents from fourteen southeastern Iowa counties to a January 15 meeting in Fairfield with a 6 30 dinner at the Turner hotel. Dr. B. T. Peterson will speak on school tax. boards seek shift from property levies to fund education without higher taxes.
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Atchison
Iowa
Fairfield
A. E. Atchison
Weension Board of Education
Haal Boards
Turner Hotel
Washington
Keokuk
Jefferson
Henry
Louisa
Muscatine
Lee
Des Moines
van Buren
Davis
Monroe
Appanoose
Mahaska
Wapello
B. T. Peterson
Ccollege of Education
State University of Iowa
Mr. Atchison
Presbyterians to Hear Dr Archibald Cardie Dinner Speaker
James H. De Wit, president of the Presbyterian Brotherhood, announces Dr Archibald Cardie of Burlington as guest speaker at the Brotherhood dinner Monday evening at 6 30 PM. Members and friends are urged to attend no ticket needed.
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James H. de Wit
The
Presbyterian Brotherhood
Archibald Cardie
Burlington
Cardie
Washington
Brotherhood and Friends
Lily Pons Delights State Audience in New Film
The State Theatre opened the Lily Pons film I Dream Too Much to strong crowds on opening day. Viewers praised Pons vibrant voice and the production, with many planning to see it again through its run despite some initial doubts.
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Lily Pons
Pratt
Screen
State Theatre
Melvin Gingerich Heads Washington Camera Club
Melvin Gingerich, a high school faculty member and avid amateur photographer, was elected president of the Washington Camera Club at its organization meeting held yesterday evening at the Y M C A. A. Douglas H Eastwood was chosen secretary. Eighteen members attended and a follow up meeting is planned in two weeks to discuss exposure with beginners invited.
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Melvin Gingerich
Washington Camera Club
Y. M. GC
A. Douglas H Eastwood
KE. M. Pierce
State University of Iowa
Explosion Victims Searched In Pendleton Village Hall
Four bodies have been recovered as police and firemen continue digging through the Pendleton village hall ruins for more victims of a devastating explosion that wrecked the two story brick building.
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Pendleton
Ind
U.R
Pendleton Village Hall
Mrs. Harry Miller Plans Return to St. Louis Home
Mrs. Harry Miller will return to her home at St. Louis this evening.
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Harry Miller
St. Louis
Story of Surprises and Romance Dreams
A tale unfolds with unexpected twists and hopeful romance as two lives cross. Hidden feelings emerge, choices test trust, and the journey toward a brighter connection reshapes their plans.
Washington Chamber of Commerce outlines 1936 plans and yearend deeds
The Washington Chamber of Commerce heard Clarence Logan report 1936 outlook and 1935-36 finances at the Congress hotel. Membership stands at 140 with a current drive adding 137 new members, while expenditures and receipts over seven months show a small balance. Ralph Shannon urged promoting Washington to surrounding trade, and the group praised the town motto “Washington, The Cleanest City in Iowa.”
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Washington Chamber of Commerce
Clarence Logan
Memj
Logan
Congress Hotel
Washington
Santa Claus
Chamber of Commerce
Frank B. Miller
Dave Elder
U's Men's Club
Chamber
Miller
Ralph Shannon
Shannon E
Iowa
Lewis Joe Falk
W. &. McKeown
Exhibits Receive Highest Ratings at Farm Bureau Day
Three of four township exhibits Jackson Washington and Clay earned excellent ratings from Mrs N May Larson of Iowa State College. The fourth was rated good for not tying the slogan to Farm Bureau. Lime Creek Crawford were represented and 150 people dined in the Y community room as aproned men served. Officers were reelected County Chairman Mrs Homer Birney Music Chair Mrs Harold Clegg Publicity Chair Mrs Walter R Brown. Nutrition course work was demonstrated in the program and exhibits.
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Farm Bureau
N. May Larson
Iowa State College Extension Department
Jackson
Washington
Clay Townships
Lime Creek
Crawford
Homer Birney
Harold Clegg
Ainsworth
Walter R. Brown
Washington plans for July Fourth 1936 celebration
The big days committee announced an early plan to schedule activities and will consider a proposal to celebrate July Fourth in 1936. The idea ties the centennial of the first white settlers in Washington county to events, with a possible fitting observance in the year.
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Washington
Washington County
Troop F 113th Cavalry Routs Civilians In Drill Meet
Four riflemen from Troop F faced a civilian team at the Iowa ballroom as part of National Guard preparation. The troopers won 1 834 to 1 112 in standing kneeling sitting and prone positions led by Private Rorer with 841 of 400. A test mobilization followed, with 63 of 61 men at the armory within one hour and all three officers in uniform.
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National Guard
United States
113Th Cavalry
Washington
Iowa Ballroom
Harry Donaldson
Mel Boileau
John Rohrer
Bill Manassier
Manton Hebner
T. L. Brookhart
George Stewart
Ray Cox
Rohrer
Rudy Knottnerus
Jay Brown
Col
Ray Venter
Observation of ton in 1889 postponed to three years hence
A terse note indicates the tonnage observation scheduled for 1889 will be deferred for three years. The statement highlights a delay affecting maritime or trade reporting, with no further context or names specified.
Senate Gets It Without Amendment
The Vinson-Patman-McCormick veterans bonus bill passed the House 355 to 59 with two Iowa Democrats Bierman and Atterback voting against. It now goes to the Senate where leaders aim for a vote before next week’s end and to be signed over a possible veto. The bill authorizes full immediate cash payment but does not specify funding.
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Washington, D. C
U.P
Vinson-Patman-McCormick
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Urge Children to Be Careful on Icy Streets
A delivery truck driver warns that children playing with sleds on icy streets risk serious injury or death. He narrowly avoided hitting a boy in East Main street yard, noting kids grab bumpers and slide into traffic. He urges parents to keep children away from busy streets and parks like Sunset park.
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the Journal
East Main Street
Sunset Park
Blankenhorn Heads the Townsend Club in Washington
Dave Blankenhorn was elected president of the Washington Townsend Club at the courthouse meeting. Officers include Vice-president Dick Hayes, secretary-treasurer Arnot Wylie, and assistant secretary-treasurer Henry Hale. William James presided and had served temporarily during organization. A good turnout attended and another meeting is planned in a couple of weeks.
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Dave Blankenhorn
Washington Townsend Club
Dick Hayes
Arnot Wylie
Henry Hale
William James
Four murderers are electrocuted in Sing Sing
Four men who murdered a New York policeman were executed by electric chair at Sing Sing Prison in New York on January 10.
Interesting Bits About Washington County Residents
C. E. Schmitt, former Graham store manager, played a French horn in a northwest Missouri band for fifteen years. He recalls band activities outranking business at times, including a period when he left his store for 42 consecutive days.
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C. E. Schmitt
Graham
Missouri
Schmitt
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Radda
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Dr. A. Cardie
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Camera Club
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George Whitney
Wilson
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Russell Leffingwell
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