Sixty Respond at Union Evangelistic Meeting
About sixty people responded to Dr. J. H. McCombe s invitation to dedicate or reconsecrate their lives to Christianity after a cross pantomime and songs. The service featured Verna Palmer in the cross scene and a sermon stressing holy urges, forgiveness, and the cost of evangelistic work. A forum, women s meeting, and upcoming events at the Methodist church were announced with musical numbers and a children s training theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Evangelistic
J. H. McCombe
Rock of Ag Sa
Cros
Verna Palmer
Methodist Church
Jolyn Hamilton
Harris
Miss Hamilton
H.W. McCleery
McCleery
W. Klein
A.A. Wing
H. ©. Clase
Clase Wil
Wilms Walker
Relief demands direct access to meals in lunchrooms
Washington report notes frustration as constituents urge personal access to representatives for meals while Congress rejects a 15 million food bill amid broader criticisms of inaction. The piece lampoons lobbyists and warns of roads to every farm but no affordable sandwich as two years loom.
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Washington, D.C
Sam
Nan
Congress
Private detective bound over on oppression charge
Karl E. Walker of Des Moines was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of oppression after being arrested in Ames. He is accused of accepting money from a woman to influence the brother's jail status, and was released on a $400 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Karl E. Walker
Des Moines
Grand Jury
Water
Rosene Lectures on Birds of Iowa
Nearly 200 Washington residents and others interested in conservation heard M. Rosene of Ogden discuss Iowa birds and their habits. The program at the Y.M.C.A. followed a St Paul Evangelical church supper and featured lantern slides by Dr. F W Eastwood, with Shields orchestra providing music. Rosene described owls waterfowl and shore birds with demonstrations of nest development and field study across 560 sites, including a 40 foot perch setup and a day on a lake island under the scorching sun. Rev Carl W. Klein introduced Rosene and praised Governor Dan Turner’s conservation stance in his inaugural address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Or M. Rosene
Ogden
Washington
Will Dity Conservation League
Y.moc. A
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Jilan Shields
E Peet
F W. Eastwood
Klein
Turner
Rosene
Carl W. Klein
Dan Turner
Bread Line Test Aids Arkansas Farmers at Red Cross
England Arkansas reports a bread line growing daily as farmers seek food and clothing from Red Cross aid. Officials anticipate a test today and tomorrow to determine relief delivery as about 800 farm families may be aided by week’s end. Mayor W C Williams says 500 area families need clothing and 500 students require food.
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England
Ark
Red Cross
Tomorro Crose
W. C. Williams
Pellegra
New Electric Line Extends South of Grandview
Frank Miller of the Iowa Utilities office says the company is completing a new high line south of Grandview on primary road No. 6. The line serves the Louisa county home and six farm homes, part of plans to extend farm service this year, with more lines planned to ensure uninterrupted service during repairs. radios refrigeration and stoves fuel demand for reliable power.
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Frank Millerager
Lowa Sovern Utilities
Grandview
Louisa County
Mil
Lone Tree Edges Lose In Narrow Basketball Victory
Lone Tree defeated in a 30 to 23 game last night with many local regulars absent. Earlier in the season Lone Tree beat the same foe here. In YMCA tournament at Wayland this week Olds topped Cotton Hawks 24 20 and Wayland featured in a key game next Monday. teams have won two straight league contests.
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Rea
Tree
Lone Tree
Wayland
Olds
Cotterton Hawks
Katenaers
K C Wins Card Tourney In City League Match
The Washington Knights of Columbus defeated the Catholic Order of Foresters Riverside 139 to 137 in a card tourney held during a Riverside gathering. Dr J H McCombe introduced at dinner as the union services evangelist born in Ireland shared wit and humor samples. A large city league crowd enjoyed the evening with many men women and children present.
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K. C
Washington Knights of Columbus Council
Catholic Order of Foresters
Riverside
Washington
Iverside
J. H. McCombe
Ireland
City League
Ottumwa Tipton Clash in Junior College Basketball Night
Ottumwa and Tipton prepare for junior college games with George Freshwaters leading a 13 man squad against Tipton and the Washington high school team meeting Ottumwa at 7 20. Washington has recent strong showings and aims to boost its standing while Ottumwa seeks a solid defensive effort against Harts Nelgon and Orman.
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H George Freshwaters
Tipton Gun
Otelawa Business College
Tipton
Washington
Frese
Waters
Ottumwa
Washington Wil
Lee
Ory
Cael
Simen Ae Harts
Nelgon
Orman
Otturowa
Sta Jans
Jim Shultz
ML. Pleasant
Mr. Pleasant
Cities Service to Open New Oil Station Saturday
Announcement says Cities Service Oil Company will open a new station Saturday on West Madison Street at highways No 2. The station has been under construction for months and will be operated by Kenneth Potrats and Howard Bruty, local men, with standard Cities Service design and features.
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West Madison Street
Kenneth Potrats
Roward Bruty
Lincoln Heights Edge Wallace In Grade School Match
Lincoln Heights defeated Wallace 3 to 1 in grade school basketball at the Y after school. Games are held after school each Thursday with teams from four grade schools as a triple round robin unfolds nine games per team. Gale Fisher leads the tournament. Lincoln Centennial Bil Stewart Heights George McAvoy coach. Tonight opens the 1A Y season and Washington aims for half season momentum with possible third place. Muscatine Ottumwa results loom large for standings.
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Ton and Heights
Wallace
Gale Fisher
Lincoln
Rolex Centennial
Bil Stewart
Bill Shannon
Heights
George McAvoy
Washington
Vneto
Chicago Packing Leader White Killed in Fall at Office
Jan 16 Chicago financier White, head of Armour & Company White was killed last night on the seventh floor of 70 East Scott Street A fall from a French window is suspected while he leaned out to get air. Philip J Reed of Armour & Co is named as a possible successor to White with Philip Armour also expected to receive a high appointment.
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Chicago
Philp D. Armour UI
Philip J. Reed
White
Wen
Armour Plant Executive Club
Cireles
Reed
White Philip
No Compromise With Wets Says Texas Senator
Texas Senator Lloyd W. Sheppard declares in a Senate address that there can be no compromise on prohibition. He argues the Constitution must remain dry, hauls up tempers against repeal, and insists ending the eighteenth amendment would flood the country with evils. He cites Edison and education surveys to defend prohibition’s effects on industry, economy, and home life.
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Washington
Ris Sheppard
Senate
Pard
Sheppard
Eppard
Award of Iowa county paving contracts announced
The Iowa State Highway Commission announced contracts were awarded for paving primary road No. 161 from Ainsworth to the Johnson county line and the Riverside spur. Bids were first opened December 4 but adjusted to satisfactory prices, with both contracts let January 7 to Central Engineering Co. of Davenport. Total awards amount to $344,187.66.
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Iowa Service
State Highway Commission
Washington
Riverside
Highway Board
Ainsworth
Johnson County
No. 161
Central Engineering Company
Davenport
Resolutions submitted to Farm Bureau in Iowa
Des Moines Jan 16 The Town Farm Bureau federation urged adoption of resolutions backing a state income tax state aid for schools and an educational equalization fund to balance rural education. It endorsed tax reform measures, proposed a state constabulary and urged expansion of livestock marketing facilities. A cooperative system to use Farm Board grain facilities was supported along with road fund improvements and guidance for lawmakers on a 100 million road bond.
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Des Moines
Jan
Town Farm Bureau Federation
State Federation
Resolutions
Legislative Tax Committee
Federal Farm Board
Iowa
Hearst Blames Hoover Coolidge For Farm Depression
William Hearst, head of the Missouri Farmers Union, assailed Presidents Hoover and Coolidge for the grain price slump and farmers’ distress in a speech to a special session at Berchel theater in Des Moines. John A. Simpson, union president, echoed criticism of Alexander Legge and the federal farm board, as about 2,000 members cheered. Paul Lytle and B G White lock attended the Jefferson County poultry school at Fairfield.
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Hoover
Coolidge
Des Moines
Willam Hearst
Missouri Farmers Union
President Hoover
Calvin Coolidge
Town Farmers Union
Berchel Theater
Herbert Tose
Galen Coolidge
Vjohn A. Simpson
Union
Alexander Legge
Federal Farm Board
Ape Plaus
Paul Lytle
B. G. Whitelock
Jefferson County Poultry School
Fairfield
Landlord Seizes Baby Over Unpaid Board Bill
A disputed case notes a landlord holding a baby due to an unpaid board bill totaling $46. A judge ordered the release of the baby, with proceedings tied to a broader political context mentioned in fragments.
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Eee
Senate
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Cy Dickinson
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the Invalides
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Prohibition
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