Flight crew begins around the world attempt from New York
Capt. Bennett Griffin and Lt. James Mattern started from Floyd Bennett airport heading toward Harbor Grace on a bid to beat the Gatty Post record. Dense Newfoundland fog forced a reroute to Cape Freels before resuming to Harbor Grace. They plan to push to Berlin if weather allows, otherwise Ireland.
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Harbor Grace
INS
James Mattern
Bennett Griffin
Newfoundland
New York
Cape Freels
U. S. Army Reserve
Floyd Bennett Airport
Harold Gatty
Wiley Post
Harbor Grace N. F
Berlin
Griffin
Mattern
Ireland
No Serious Fourth of July Hurts Here
No serious injuries from Fourth of July accidents reported in Washington. Minor burns and mishaps are noted but no patients with severe burns or explosion injuries were seen. doctors reported few such cases today.
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Washington
Three-Cent Stamp Tomorrow Ushers New Postage Rate
Washington post office introduces three-cent stamps to replace two-cent ones. Starting at midnight the standard letter rate becomes three cents per ounce or fraction, impacting regular mail though second class rates and non advertising mail remain unchanged. Air mail rates rise to eight cents for the first ounce and 13 cents for each additional ounce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Office
County Republicans and Democrats Elect Leaders for Campaign
Following county conventions, Republican Glenn E. Mace and Democrat Fletcher E. Smith were re elected county chairmen. Mrs Ralph Shannon becomes Republican women’s chair, with Ethel Flynn secretary and Rose Reid treasurer. Democratic chairwoman is Mrs June Williams with M C DeLong secretary treasurer. Banquet plans and upcoming conventions outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn E. Mace
Fletcher E. Smith
Mace
Ralph Shannon
Grace Gibson
Ethel Flynn
Riverside
Rose Reid
Oregon
Louise Boileau
Fr. E. Smith
June Williams
Wellman
M. C DeLong
Harry Dye
H. G. Richardson
Celestine Marie
Charles Blair
M. CC, DeLong
BF. C. Eicher
Catharine Null
Nellie Booth
Small Hays Child Dies at Hospital
James Donald Hays, son of Mr and Mrs Donald Hays of Wayland, died at Washington county hospital after a two week illness that began with intestinal influenza. He was born February 28, 1930 in Mt Pleasant Memorial hospital and spent his brief life in Wayland. Funeral set for Wednesday at L A Jones funeral home with Rev J J Pritchard officiating. Burial at Elm Grove cemetery. Mr and Mrs W Davis and son spent weekend in Madison Wisconsin.
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James Donald Hays
Donald Hays
Wayland
Washington County Hospital
Hays
Hazel Shepherd Hays
Memorial Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
J. J. Pritchard
Elm Grove
Endorse Crail for Senatorship by California Prohibition Groups
Washington July INS reports 30 prohibition groups in California unanimously back Representative Crail for the U S Senate nomination. Crail accepts, calling Prohibition the greatest moral social advance since abolition and pledging a vigorous statewide campaign once Congress adjourns.
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Washington
INS
United City Forces of
California
Crail
U. S
Congress
Brighton Meeting Set for Friday Evening
County chairman announces a farmers' holiday meeting at Brighton Town Hall Friday evening with Charles Corpman as township chairman.
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S. W. Easter
Brighton
Charles Corpman
Oats Fields Damaged in Storm Here
Heavy rainfall Thursday night totaled 2.45 inches with 3.45 inches in early July. Lightning damaged the Bailey building flag pole and L G Jugenheimer home radio cabinet. Oats fields suffered heavy damage and may reduce harvest. some corn wash was reported. No injuries.
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L. G. Jugenheimer
West
Monroe Street
Telephone and
Electric Light Companies
American Pearl team losses in first round at Junction
The American Pearl button factory team went to Columbus Junction yesterday for a kittenball tournament with eight teams and lost in the opening round to Cedar Rapids 2 to 0. Edmondson pitched well for Washington. Last Friday they beat Olds 11 to 5 in an away game.
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Columbus Junction
Cedar Rapids
Edmondson
Washington
Olds
Elizabeth Jane Bottomfield 1862 1932
Funeral services were held July 2 at 2 PM in Wellman Baptist church for Elizabeth Jane Bottomfield born April 14 1862 in Allen town Pennsylvania. She died June 30 1932 aged 70 years 2 months and 16 days and is survived by Alvin Smith her adopted son and a half brother William S. Hunter of Cranst on plus many friends and relatives.
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Wellman
Elizabeth Jane Bottomfield
Baptist Church
M. L Dewey
Wassonville
I. M. Bottomfield
Allentown
Christ
Church of Christ
Alvin Smith
William S. Hunter
Cranston
Asis
Practical Patriotism urged by Judge Utterback at Washington church
Judge Hubert Utterback of Des Moines urged a Christ based practical patriotism at United Presbyterian church on Independence Eve. He argued Christ’s platform would reduce crime and divorce and redirect military funds to education, praising the 56 signers of the Declaration and stressing faith in America’s future.
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Judge Utterback
Washington Church
United Presbyterian Church
Hubert Utterback
Des Moines
Lands Declaration
Utterback
Continental Congress
America
Jefferson
Lincoln
Crowds At Richmond And Keota Fourth Of July Celebrations
Fourth of July crowds at Richmond and Keota attracted about 800 people despite weather disruptions. Washington visitors joined locals, with Iowa City hosting a program and many from Washington attending neighboring-town festivities.
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Richmond
Keota
Washington
Iowa City
Speech notes and quips from Claremore campaign stop
The speaker recounts a July visit to Claremore Oklahoma after a month of campaigning. He jokes about a mule nominating, praises Roosevelt for boosting aviation, and laments hard times and cannibalism among delegates. He contrasts California and Texas loyalties and reflects on defeated candidates returning four years later.
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Claremore
Okla
Roosevelt
California
Texas
Elmer Crawford of Keota Dies After Stroke
Keota obituary notes Elmer Crawford 57 died Monday after a paralysis stroke. Born on a Keota area farm he lived here all his life, married Estella Powell in 1929 who died in 1931. Survived by four brothers and one sister. funeral at 2 p.m. at the Keota Methodist Church with Keota Cemetery burial.
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Keota
Elmer Crawford
Estella Powell
David Crawford
William
George Crawford
Owen Crawford
Mason City
Guy Crawford
Dumont
Fannie Stein
What Cheer
Heavy Toll Is Taken by Automobile
Nearly 240 people died over the July Fourth weekend as bad weather and fireworks accidents raised casualties nationwide. Auto crashes caused 125 deaths, with drownings and other mishaps swelling totals. coastal and major cities reported large tolls while some regions saw few fatalities.
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International News Service
California
Los Angeles
Tillamook
Ore
Pacific Coast
New York
Chicago
Butte
Mont
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Indiana
Detroit
Michigan
New England
Portland
Burlington
Conn
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
Iowa
Kentucky
Rolla
Johnson County
Kas
Texas
Beaumont
Tex
Relief bill reached after Senate House conference
Washington July 5 complete agreement on the Garner Wagner relief bill totaling 2 125 000 000 was announced by Rep Rain ey Illinois one of the committee The measure provides 260 000 000 for direct state relief loans on population 100 000 000 for need based aid 1 5 billion for self liquidating public works financing and private firms with adequate surety Also 120 000 069 for road construction and 205 000 000 for other federal public works construction
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Washington
INS
Garner-Wagner
Senate
House
Rep. Rainey
Illinois
Pleasant Plain Woman Spends Weekend at Home
Miss Bertha Benda spent the week end at her home in Pleasant Plain, returning refreshed from the quiet local visit.
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Bertha Benda
Pleasant Plain
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Circle Earth
William Z. Foster
Communist Party
United States
Foster
Mace and Smith
E. D. Lewis
T. C. Huston
Crawford Township
George Morrison
John Speidel
Mt Pleasant
Washington County
E. C. Blieher
Small Hays
W. Davis and Son
Madison, Wis
Bailey
Jugenheimer
Bottomfield
Wellman Baptist Church
Sar Franklin Roosevelt
Elliott Roosevelt Ramadan Mee
Curtis Dall
Mr. Dall
Forum Men's Organization
W Livingston
Jack Gibson
Tom Gray
William McConaughy
William Stewart
Ralph Kleese
John Owen
Harvey Coulter
D. Chalmers Fulton
Helen Harvey
Milburn McKay
William Masson
William Sehulty
Maurice Mayo
Richmond, Keota
Pooumth
Creprira
Hie Roper
E. Crawford
Eimer Crawford
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