Britain Faces Dual Pressures in War Peace Policy
The British government under Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain strives to avoid a new global war while seeking to recognize German needs. Lord Halifax notes the balance against Hitler’s threats of military force, as fear for the empire and impatience with Nazi intransigence push Britain toward a firm stance against totalitarian powers.
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United Press
Great Britain
Europe
Neville Chamberlain
Foreign Office
Hitler
Lord Halifax
Sioux City Labor Activists Convicted in Dynamite Case
Ralph Johnson and Howard Fouts were found guilty by a circuit court jury of destroying property with explosives. They face a possible sentence of one to four years for the dynamiting of a Nielsen and Peterson Transfer Co. truck in Grand Island, Nebraska, on March 9.
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Sioux Falls
Sioux City
Ralph Johnson
Howard Fouts
Nielsen and Peterson Transfer Co
Grand Island
Neb
Madrid Youths Identified From Stolen Car Skeletons
Skeletons found Monday in a stolen automobile recovered from a Nebraska lake in November were identified as William Lincoln and Earl Murray, both 18, of Madrid. Positive identification came from their parents and relatives.
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Madrid
Nebraska
William Lincoln
Earl
Jack) Murray
California
Carl Murray
Murray
Lloyd Welder
Lincoln
Baby Believed Crushed by a Car in Sioux City
Janice Paupitt, 2, was found dead near her home Friday night, apparently crushed by a vehicle. Edgar A. Watson told police he had been told he backed his car over Janice while helping move goods for new neighbors of the Pauppitts, claiming he only learned of the accident after lunch.
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Baby
Sioux City
Janice Paupitt
Edgar A. Watson
Janice
C. W. Halli
Charles A. Pauppitt Watson
Iowa Liquor Commission Blames Out-of-State Bootlegging
Des Moines news reports Chairman B. E. Manley of the liquor commission says most illegal liquor in Des Moines taverns is purchased outside Iowa and shipped in from Illinois and Peoria. He notes efforts to curb bootlegging include directives to liquor stores statewide to watch purchasers and reduce illegal sales.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Illinois
B. E. Manley
Liquor Commission
Manley
Peoria
Centennial Suggestion Drive Invites Public Ideas
The Centennial Commission issues an appeal for public suggestions to guide advance activities. Booster trip chair Glenn Holden and Washington Whisker club head W. Kuster seek ideas for July parade details and muster parade plans in Augusta.
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Centennial Commission
Glenn Holden
Weilman
W. Kuster
Washington
BE. Binkert
Augusta
Fred Downing
Wellman July Fourth Pioneer Costume Parade
Washington residents are invited to drive to Wellman for a July Fourth parade meeting at the Wellman post office at 0:30 a.m. The Washington Whisker and Sunbonnet clubs march to Wellman for the celebration. Chairman Glenn Holden urges all members to attend in full costume with children welcomed.
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Washington
Wellman
Wellman Post Office
Washington Whisker and
Centennial Flying Squadron organized for Washington area
Washington residents with business away from the city are urged to join the Centennial Flying Squadron by contacting HM Woods. H M Woods chairs the effort to recruit salesmen and others in Washington to aid centennial publicity and activities. A meeting is planned for July 8 with a weekly bulletin for members and materials from Tom Duncan to publicize the Centennial.
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Washington
Woods
H. Woods
Tom Duncan
Centennial Flying Squadron
Funeral for George W. Donovan to be held in Brighton
Funeral services Sunday in Brighton for George W. Donovan 90 who died Friday morning at his home. Burial will be in Brighton cemetery. Donovan came to town as a child in a covered wagon and farmed in the Brighton area for years before retiring in 1916 and moving to town.
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Brighton
George W. Donovan
Donovan
Mr. Donovan
Park Service Program Opens July Union Sermons
Central park hosts the first union preaching service at 7 36 with Dr. Arthur Atack of the Methodist church delivering the sermon. If weather turns bad the gathering moves to the Presbyteriany church. July and August feature weekly union services with ministers delivering sermons. Opening program includes hymns prayers solos, scripture reading, a sermon on religious patriotism, benediction, and a public speaking system.
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Union
Central Park
Arthur Atack
Methodist Church
Presbyteriany
Carl W Klein
Ivory Palaces
John Yousling
W. M .Nichol
Frances Sartor
Jane Steele
Ruth Dupuis
Old Rugged Cross
Fred Eastwood
Exather Hayes
Fountain gift from Ella M. Acheson noted
Mrs. Rose Reid reports a one dollar donation to the special fountain fund from Ella M. Acheson of Portland Oregon. Acheson writes that distance cannot erase her affection for her old hometown. The Kolah elab pledge was recorded as three dollars instead of two.
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Rose Reid
Special Fountain Fund Committee
Ella M. Acheson
Portland
Oregon
Reid
Old Time Music Promised At Summer Band Concerts
Washington residents urged to aid Centennial celebrations by sharing old songs. Bunny Blair leads WY. F. W. Amer icanization committee arranging with Milo Sorden to feature request numbers at future concerts. Citizens asked to bring music to Sorden's shop for vocal or instrumental pieces, first selections July 16.
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Washington
WY. F. W
Bunny Blair
Milo Sorden
Mr. Blair
Sorden
New Iowa Laws Take Effect as July 4 Silent Fourth
Des Moines reports 196 laws take effect under the 1939 legislature with 142 already published. Governor Wilson vetoed six of the 317 acts passed, while new “silent” Fourth of July laws come into force Tuesday.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Wilson
Old Fashioned Costumes on Streets Today
Women in sunbonnets and 19th century dresses strolled city streets today. Josephine Puckett wore a dress once belonging to her mother. The Binkert family appeared in Centennial costumes with Mr and Mrs Binkert and two children. A sunbonnet club adds new members including Mrs T J Pease and severalFraser family names.
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Josephine Puckett
Mr. Binkert
T. J. Pease
Allee C. Levert
Hileen Franzen
Lucille Franzen
Frances M. Hays
Juanita Murphy
Hazel Smith
E. ©. Carris
Claude Woods
H. A. Dougall
W. B. Dupuis
Lloyd Walker
Arthur Duenstag
George Jarrard
Orley
Sunbonnet Club
Journal
Sunbonnet Committee
Carl J. Roberts
Gre Mra
Ed Mick
Hilma Dodds
Raymond Dayton
Huth Dupuis
Althea Montgomery
Eva Blake
Hilary Bailey
Jane Whitehead
Ray Whitehead
Frances Miller
Frank Miller
Girs
Martha Downing
Frances Falk
Stores to Close for July Fourth
Secretary EK Schmitt announced that Washington places of business will close on Tuesday July 4. Most stores close all day while food stores stay open until ten. drug stores close noon to four. restaurants and produce houses close per holiday hours. barber shops and courthouse offices shut. no mail deliveries and the Journal will not be issued.
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EK. Schmitt
Washington
Court House
Central Park
J. E B. Lemmon
City Park Board
Bonnie Pease Straub
T. J. Pease
Vue Journal
Young man held to grand jury on forgery charge
Wilbur Buzz Richardson 20 was examined by Justice J Bovee and held to the grand jury on forgery. Bonds set at 500 dollars.
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Wilbur
Buzz") Richardson
Justice of the Peace J. &. Bovee
Grand
Playground Not Open Tuesday Due to July Fourth
Director George Mohr announced the community supervised playground will be closed on Tuesday July 4. Softball games scheduled for Tuesday will shift to Wednesday. Ruth Dupuis, who oversees programs for girls and younger children, plans a verse choir at the playground and seeks interested participants.
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George Mohr
Mohr
Ruth Dupuis
Group Practices Recitation For Harmony And Tone
A group plans Monday training to memorize and repeat poems in unison with emphasis on inflection and volume. The aim is to develop excellent harmony across voices and bring out tonal qualities through coordinated readings.
Filibuster and Neutrality Bill Mark Senate Action
In Washington a coalition of strong and conservative Democrats filibustered the monetary bill at 1 30 am delaying a vote to Wednesday afternoon. Attorney General Murky says powers extend to June 30 1941 if enacted. The House sent a modified neutrality bill to the Senate and Roosevelt signed a $1 194 488 63 agriculture appropriation for 1940.
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Washington, D. C
Stcang
Senate Cent
Vell
Senate
Senators
Frank Murchy
Preet Roosevelt
Congress
Washington
B. G
House
Atte
Agricultural Hill
Roose
Agricultural Department
Kilgore Funeral Services Set For Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. June Kilgore of Brighton will be held Monday at 2 PM at Herman Funeral Home. The Rev. William M. Nelson of the United Presbyterian Church of Washington will lead the service with Hebner assisting. Burial will be in Kim Grove Cemetery. The body will be at the funeral home and friends may call until the hour of the service.
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June Kilgore
DPD C
Kore
Brighton
W. Livingston
Livingston
Rainfall and Temperature Report for June in Wash
Rain in Jung surpasses four inches with June totals around 404 inches. Record of days with only light precipitation. notable high of 95 degrees and a low of 60 degrees on the 13th. Data notes include observer entries and period temperatures for the month.
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Lake
Blair
Mr. Sorden
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Warren R. Austin
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Jung
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