Underpass Flood Shows Seven Foot Eight Inches High Water
The North Second Avenue underpass flooded after a rapid Monday night rain, creating a water pool seven feet eight inches deep at the lowest point. Supt. Ralph Hall of Massman Construction estimates damage around 200 dollars and notes no major concrete damage. Pump motors were briefly submerged but remained functional. Officials plan to discuss better sewer outlets with the state highway commission to prevent future floods.
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Journal
North Second Avenue
Ralph Hall
Massman Construction Company
Hall
Bartier
East Fifth Street
Risk Construction Company
State Highway Commission
Revival Meetings Open Second Week at Four Square Church
The Pyoneelistic meetings led by Bob Stevens at the Four Square church enter the second week. Attendance remains strong as services begin at 7:30 pm with topics including What is a Christian Citizens of Heaven and Victory in the Valley. The church circulates air to keep the venue comfortable and invites the public to attend.
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Bob Stevens
Four Square
City Council Approves Traffic Sign and Band Hours Change
The council announced an automatic stop and go sign will be installed at North Second Avenue and East Fifth Street by the state highway commission to boost traffic safety. It was asked to adjust Municipal band hours for Centennial events, and a cigarette license was granted to Bio Giant Market.
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State Highway Commission
North Second Avenue
East Fifth Street
Mrs. Dorothy Laithly McCaleb Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs. Dorothy Laithly McCaleb 81 wife of James B. McCaleb died yesterday at home 601 East Second street after a brief illness Funeral services set for two p m Thursday at Sherman's Funeral Home with Dr Arthur Atack in charge burial in New Haven cemetery She was born November 28 1857 in Dutch Creek township married July 4 1850 and lived near Dublin before moving to Washington Surviving her are her husband two daughters Mrs Sidney Smith of Washington Mrs Mae Smith of Davenport two sons Robert L McCaleb of Washington James H McCaleb of Davenport She joined the Methodist church early in life The fishing permit obtained by Anna Ramusen 88 near Audubon is noted as age not limiting fishing interest.
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Dorothy Laithly McCaleb
James B. McCaleb
East Second Street
Sherman
Arthur Atack
New Haven
McCaleb
Lewis and
Hannah
Augustine) Laithly
Dutch Creek Township
Dublin
Washington
Sidney Smith
Mae Smith
Davenport
Robert L. McCaleb
James H. McCaleb
Mra McCaleb
Methodist Church
Wellman Fourth of July Draws 6000 Crowd and Parade
A Wellman celebration drew about 6,000 people with a four half hour parade featuring eight floats decorated cars the Wellman band a dog and pet parade and Whisker and Sunbonnet club entries from Washington. Awards went to Willing Workers 4 H club Northwestern Rangers and Maplecrest girls. Loretta Disney and Donna Winergarden led dawn and pot prizes with Arliss Brown Gwen Kraft winning best pets. Local and regional acts including Groves brothers Katharine Lewis Diane Coffey and Newell Banks showcased in a lively afternoon of events. Washington beat Iowa City in a ball game amid festivities.
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Wellman
Main Street
Willing Workers Girls
Northwestern Rangers Bova
Maplecrest
Loretta Disney
Donna Winergarden
Arliss Brown
Gwen Kraft
Marjorie Bull
Max Lewis
Aev
F. A. Moore
Amie
Groves Brothers
South English
Virginia Stricker
Katharine Lewis
Diane Coffey
Newell Banks
Detroit
Mich
Kathleen Whetstine
Harold Garaner
William Hall
Fiddlers
Charles
William Smith 99 Dies in Washington Home
Washington's oldest resident William Louis Smith, 99, died this morning at 8 30 at his home 426 East Third street after a series of strokes last June and last Sunday. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm at L Jones funeral home with Rev William M Nichol officiating. Burial in Woodland Cemetery beside two daughters. Survived by widow Jennie E Clements.
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Washington
Dies
William Louis Smith
East Third Street
L. Jones
Woodlawn
Neutrality Bill Again Deferred
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee postponed action on the administration neutrality program, delaying until after social security act amendments pass. The delay raises the chance that neutrality revision may be shelved before Congress adjourns, with further risk from press scrutiny.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
May Sisters Lead to Evening Fireworks
The Three May sisters guide the crowd as fireworks begin to light the night sky. Spectators gather for an evening display with families and locals enjoying the festive finale.
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Three May Sisters
July Fourth Death Toll Reaches 679 Across Nation
United Press reports 679 deaths by noon as Americans marked the four day Fourth of July celebration. Most fatalities arose from traffic, drownings, fires, and accidents while only four were from explosives. California led states with 70 deaths as nine states accounted for nearly half the toll.
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United Press
California
Pennsylvania
Texas
Ohio
New York
Michigan
Illinois
Indiana
South Carolina
No 4th of July Accidents Here
No serious accidents marred the Fourth of July in Washington. Police report no arrests and no disturbances. Businesses were largely closed as residents joined celebrations in nearby towns including Wellman and Iowa City.
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Washington
Wellman
Iowa City
Forger Sentenced in Oskaloosa Court
Judge J. G. Patterson sentenced Wilbur Buzz Richardson, 20, to six months in the county jail after he pleaded guilty to forgery. Richardson was taken to Oskaloosa by Sheriff H. M. Putnam and County Attorney Richard A. Stewart Monday afternoon.
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J. G. Patterson
Oskaloosa
Wilbur
Buzz) Richardson
Richardson
H. M Putnam
Richard A. Stewart
North Second Avenue Pavement Plan Aims to Replace Busy Crossing
State highway commission proposed North Second Avenue pavement from the new underpass to North Marton Avenue to connect with No. 1 north of Washington. Commissioner Leslie M. Eicher said the project will make North Second the new No. 1 route and remove a grade crossing at North Marion Avenue after the underpass is completed under Heck Island and Milwaukee tracks.
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North Second Avenue
North Marton Avenue
State Highway Commission
Leslie M. Eicher
North Second Avenues
Washington
North Marion Avenue
Huge Copper Nugget Found Near Adair on Farm
The article notes a 94 pound copper nugget unearthed on a farm northwest of Adair by Fletcher Hunt, a resident of Adair. The holiday weekend passed quietly despite some firecrackers, with near perfect weather enhancing celebrations of the nation’s birthday.
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Fletcher Hunt
Adair
Preparations Underway For Central Park Fountain
Supt Perry L. Jordan and Supervisor Jack McKeone work on the fountain site in Central Park as concrete for the eight side bowl is readied. City Park Commission Chairman J G Lemmon says the fountain and pipes are here with no delay, and pouring could begin next week. Donations include 10 from Fr Brookhart, 250 from Dr T Ene, 5 from the Women’s Relief Corps.
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Perry L. Jordan
Jack McKeone
NYA
Wooking
Central Park
J. G Lemmon
City Park Commission
Mr. Lemmon
Fountain
Fr. Brookhart
Brighton man jailed ten days for intoxication
Wilson Ingle of Brighton is serving ten days in the county jail after a sentence imposed by Justice of the Peace Rh W. Fillmore of Brighton.
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Wilson Ingle
Brighton
Justice of the Peace
Rh W. Fillmore
Tale Curtis Receives Fine for Unlicensed Motor Vehicle Operation
Tale Curtis was fined five dollars for operating a motor vehicle without a license by Justice of the Peace J. FB force. The case records show a simple misstep in vehicle licensing enforced by the local magistrate.
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Tale Curtis
Justice of the Peace J. FB Force
Geologists Report One of Largest Finds Viewing at Ames Site
Ames geologists reported a remarkable discovery measuring seven inches wide and unknown depth, noting it as one of the largest specimens they had ever seen.
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Ames
Flood Devastates Morehead Area Trapping Residents
A cloudburst over Rowan county caused the Triplett creek flood drowning at least 38 people in Morehead and nearby towns. Volunteers rescued others as the swift waters swept streets and homes, with hundreds displaced and bridges washed away. Local lines said the toll could rise above 50 while emergency crews worked amid damaged roads and flooded districts.
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Morehead
Rowan County
Clearfield
O Mers
Rain Floods Washington Mon Night. Sewer Overwhelmed
A record storm drenched Washington Mon night causing flooded basements and cellars as streets turned to rivers. Rainfall official at about 4 inches in an hour with up to 3.68 inches reported. wind and lightning toppled limbs, farms suffered damage, and railroad service faced rerouting amid extensive cleanup after the Tau weekend.
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Washington
Corp
Hall
Saraith
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Tipton) Smith
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