Ill Rogers Reveals Washington Swing and Debates
Ill Rogers reports flying from New York to Washington with Frank Peawkes and Casey Jones. He describes watching a heated Opera Comique cast argument as Senator Thoma seeks Indian aid, Curtis and he approving only scant relief. He notes a Democratic club meeting with Al Smith and a nearby Republicans’ club separated by a new speakeasy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Frank Peawkes
Casey Jones
New York
Opera Comique
Thoma
Oklahoma
Curtis
al Smith
Democratic Club
Republicans’ Club
Iowa Senate Confirms Steelesmith and Clark Appointments
Des Moines reports the Iowa Senate confirmed the appointments of Sen. RE Clark as state insurance commissioner and Dr. D C Steelesmith as state health commissioner. Steelesmith remains in his post. Clark will succeed Ray Venter. The session also laid over Tom Way’s highway commission appointment. Government officials and lawmakers discussed road bonds amid broader budget measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Senate
RE. W. Clark
D. C. Steelesmith
D. W. Turner
Clark
Mason City
Ray Venter
Insurance Post
Steelesmith
John Hammill
Tom Way
Hiahway Commission
Judiciary Committee
Lincoln
Sen
A. Y. Blackford
van Buren
Iowa
House
Special music by Big Men's Chorus at union service
A large men’s chorus at the union evangelistic service in a Methodist church performed fine numbers. Ministers on stage joined Mr. Clase as a septet, and many attendees indicated covenant experiences during the sermon. Ward schedules list prayer meetings and division leaders for Friday through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Evangelistic
Methodist Church
H. Clase
Mr. Clase
C. R Yard
West Main
F P. W. Estwood
Green Squires
North Marion
H. C. Close
F. L. Wilson
East Main
Anna Scott
Peet Outlines School Remodel at Y’s Men’s Club
Supt J H Peet spoke to the Ys Men’s Club about the proposed remodeling plan for Washington schools. He advocated the 6 3 3 2 system and noted local investigations into junior high and grade school facilities. He urged a constructive program aligned with this plan for eventual implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
J. H. Peet
Peet
Washington
Permit Rules for Moving Buildings on Primary Roads
Washington county motorists face state highway commission rules governing moving houses and buildings on primary roads. Tractors with certain cleats may be allowed if weight stays within eight feet total width. mud flaps and ice spurs banned. worn solid tires prohibited. forms available from Russell Frink. Seasonal load limits may be set to protect road surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
State Highway Commission
Russell Frink
Washington
Frink
Barnes Couple Shops In Crawfordsville Today
Mr and Mrs T H Barnes of Crawfordsville shopped today at the local store. The brief item notes their visit as part of a rural shopper roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Barnes
Crawfordsville
Dunham Visits on Business Today
B. E. Dunham was present on business in the area today, engaging in affairs related to his interests and duties as noted in local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Dunham
Gas Pipeline Awarded Contract From Knoxville to Mississippi
The Oklahoma Contracting Co of Dallas won the contract for a 24 inch gas pipeline from Knoxville Iowa to the Mississippi near Muscatine. Continental Construction Co awarded the contract and aims to finish 100 miles by July 1. The line runs through Texas Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Iowa Illinois and crosses the Mississippi near Muscatine. Washington county location three miles north of Washington will host a booster station near Keota planned to stimulate gas flow. A large workforce is expected and land options were taken in the Keota region.
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Muscatine
Knoxville
Iowa
Mississippi River
Oklahoma Contracting Company
Dallas
Texas
Dalia
Continental Construction Company
Chicago
Texas Panhandle
Berger
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Mississippi
Mlinois
Washington County
Washington
Keota
Keokuk County
Continental Company
Red Cross on the Air Tonight Nationwide Broadcast
Dr F Y W Hastwood urges county residents to donate to the Red Cross drought relief drive as a nationwide NBC broadcast features Hoover, Coolidge, Smith, Rogers and others. Washington County quota stands at 700 dollars with a final contribution deadline tomorrow.
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FY. W. Hastwood
Red Cross
National Broadcasting Company
Calvin Coolidge
Alfred Smith
John Barton Payne
National Red Cross
Will Rogers
Amos ‘N Andy
Eastwood
Washington County
Washington
White House
Hoover
N.bc
Alfred BE. Smith
Mary Pickford
Friedla Hempel
August Belmont
Amos A
Washington Band Names New Officers
The Washington concert band announces its year officers for the new year with Grover Springman as president and Hubert Crail as vice president. Grant Humble is manager, Oakley Payne assistant manager, Will Manassier treasurer, Harry Springman secretary, Neil Humble director, and Hal Reister assistant director. The band prepares for the summer concert season despite declining temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grover Springman
Hubert Crail
Grant Humble
Oakley Payne
Will Manassier
Harry Springman
Neil Humble
Hal Reister
Daisy DeVoe Jury Still Deadlocked in Grand Theft Case
Los Angeles January 22 The jury of seven men and five women in the Daisy De Voe grand theft trial shows no progress as they lunch without a verdict on 85 counts. De Voe, 26, former beauty secretary to Clara Bow, faces charges of misappropriating jewels money and costly clothing from Bow after a ten day trial.
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Los Angeles
Daisy de Voe
Hbionde
Clara Bow
Miss Bow
Republicans Name C. B. Russell for Iowa City Mayor
Iowa City officials report C B Russell attorney has been nominated by Republicans to run against Democratic incumbent Mayor J J Carroll. Primary set for February 23 with the general election in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
C. B. Russell
J. J. Carroll
Fire at Iowa City Causes $10,000 Damage
A blaze at the Pullman cafe in Iowa City caused an estimated $10,000 in damage and partially damaged the Blackstone Beauty shop and the J. C. Cohn Fur shop. Firemen cited an overheated furnace in the cafe as the probable cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Pullman
Blackstone Beauty Shop
J. C. Cohn Fur Shop
Muscatine Faces Washington In Junior College Showdown
Washington junior college travels to Muscatine for a second season meeting with the undefeated Muscatine squad. A seven o'clock pregame includes Ainsworth and Washington high schools. The Demons hope to even the Little Six clash after a close loss last time.
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Washington Junior College
Muscatine
Washington High School
Jim Shultz
Demons
Barko
Aging Brighton Woman Dies After Illness
Lydia Madden 82 longtime Brighton resident died at Chariton hospital after a week’s care. Survived by seven children Earl Verne Jennie Madden John Madden Mary Bales Grace Hoff man Myrtle Hanlon and three brothers John Dey Clarence Dey Frank Dey. Funeral set for Friday at her home with burial in Brighton cemetery.
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Brighton
Lydia Madden
Chariton
Madden
Lydia Dey
Chariton Hospital
William Madden
Earl
Verne
Jennie Madden
John Madden
Mary Bales
Grace Hoffman
Elgin
N. D
Myrtle Hanlon
Williamson
Iowa
John Dey
Clarence Dey
Crosser, Wash
Frank Dey
Houston
Tex
Nomination Recommitted to Senate Banking Committee
Eugene Meyer Jr s nomination to head the Federal Reserve Board was sent back to the Senate Banking and Currency Committee for further consideration after Senator Brookhart complained he had not been allowed to question Meyer. The nomination was approved again by unanimous consent as supporters urged Meyers exculpation amid charges.
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Washington
Eugene Meyer, Jr
Federal Reserve Board
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Brookhart
Iowa
Senate
Meyer
Five men die after drinking anti freeze solution
Five men are dead in Ashland Kentucky after drinking a solution described by Coroner R. Hunter as anti freeze. Police say the men joined a drinking party in a rooming house when the deaths occurred.
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Ashland
R. Hunter
Gamblers Robbed Her Says Woman in Springfield
Mrs Myrtle Tanner Blackridge United States collector of internal revenue Chicago told police she was fleeced of 50000 in cash and 207500 on paper by two men she met at the Abraham Lincoln hotel during a fare game in Springfield Illinois on January 22.
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Springfield
Iil
Myrtle Tanner Blackridge
United States
Supreme Court Expected Early Ruling on 18th Amendment
The U S Supreme Court was expected to issue an early ruling on the eighteenth amendment after hearing arguments on whether it was improperly ratified. Justice opinions suggested a decision by February 16 if not delivered next Monday, with a possible reversal without opinion. The court reconvenes February 16 after a three week recess.
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Washington, Man
United States Supreme Court
William Clark
New Jersey
High Court
High School And Junior College Football Banquet Dine
Eighty ten and boys gathered in the high school basement for the annual football banquet of the high school and junior college squads. Herbert Judevine and William Kern named captains. no captain for next year. Dale Kiesey and Clifford Reinert received Klein plaques for top players. Clarence Logan presented the awards as Supt J H Peet served as toastmaster.
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Dine
Kiesey
Reinert
Klein
High Schoo
State University of Iowa
Herbert Judevine
William Kern
Dale Kiesey
Klein Klotoing Kompany
Clifford Reinert
Klein Company
Clarence Logan
J. H. Peet
Kiesey Reinert
Kern
Jim Shultz
George Freshwaters
Milburn McKay
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Eugene Meyer
Rogers
State Senate
Representatives Short
Simmer
John Fletcher
Uupp
EB R. Hicklin
Louisa County
Turner
Hicklin
Supreme Court
J. J. Miller
Ottumwa
Union
P. G. Widmer
Mrs
Charlie Long
BIG Men’s Chorus
Union Evange
J. H. McCombe
Israel
God
Egypt
Joday
Pharoah
Christ
Dr. McCombe
Barabbas
Ed Vinton
A. A. Vinn
Will Sickles
East Fifth
D. C Fulton
T. R. Benn
Hf. C. Wall
C. W. Klein
Glenn Mace
Mast
A M. Cowden
G. W. Alexander
East
Madison
Jennie Atchison
C. J. Jungbluth
South
A. W. Henke
S. D. Stewart
South Marion
A. A Vinz
West Washington
H. C. Clase
Y’s Men’s Club
George W. Wickersham
National Commission On Law Observance and Enforcement
Frank J. Loesch
Congress
Knox
Washington Band
Senator Davis
Edward Martin
Harminsburg
Republican Committee of
Pennsylvania
Gerald Nye
Martin
James J. Davis
Daisy Devoe
Clara
Bow
Tnieh
William C. Doran
Ainsworth
N. Carolina
State House
B. Frank Mebane
Spray
N. C
North Carolina
Towan
Amine Meyer
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