Winds and hail sweep Central Iowa causing damage
Washington reported a light shower while Des Moines and central Iowa endured storms with wind and hail. Temperatures fell from a high in the 90s to the upper 80s, with rainfall amounts varying from light showers to over three inches in parts of northeast Iowa and 1.4 inches in Dubuque.
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Washington
Des Moines
U.P
Iowa
Prairie City
Jasper
Poweshiek
Dubuque
Creston
Minnesota
Thetate
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Wis
Orchestra Concert Opens Memorial Union Iowa City
Members of the all state high school orchestra and chorus studying at the University of Iowa will perform this evening at the Memorial union in Iowa City. The program is open to the public. Betty Jones and Vera Brinton return from breaks to join the concert. Rachel Johnston remains for summer school rehearsals with extra practices for a midweek play.
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University of Iowa
Memorial Union
Iowa City
Betty Jones
Washington High School
H. EB. Johinston
Ruth
Delores Keifer
Old Age Pension Exams Set for July Eleventh
Des Moines July 6 First examinations for old age pension investigators will be held for Washington county on July 11 at the Adams school in Ottumwa. The announcement was made today by Mrs EB. T. Meredith.
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Des Moines
U.P
Washington County
Adams
Ottumwa
EB. T. Meredith
New Corn Hog Interpretations From Iowa on Fodder Crops
A ruling from K. K. Bliss of the Iowa extension service clarifies that cutting hay on shares is not a farm operation under AAA contracts. It also notes restrictions on planting fodder corn and grain sorghums on contracted acres for forage only after June 30 to avoid harvesting for grain.
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K. K. Bliss
Iowa Extension Service
AAA
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Adjustment Administration
Davis
Chairman of the State Old Age Pension Commission
A report notes the appointment of the chairman of the state old age pension commission. The article outlines the commission's role in overseeing pension policies and administering benefits.
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The
State Old Age Pension Commission
Washington County to Send Fourteen Men to CCC Camps
Washington county will dispatch 14 men to Civilian Conservation Corps camps from cities over 2,500 population. Selections, led by Miss Marian Baker, will occur at the county welfare office as drought relief amid plans to place men in drought areas. Several CCC members at Cresco received discharge orders, including Harold Thomson Marion Mundt Howard Curl George Wilson William Long and William Noel of Washington and Kalona residents.
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Washington County
Civilian Conservation Corps
Carl W. Klein
RE. H. Mulock
Des Moines
Cece
Muloeck
Klein
Washington
Court House
Miss Baker
CCC
Cresco
Harold Thomson
Kalona
Marion Mundt
Howard Curl
George Wilson
Wellman
William Long
William Noel
Ether in Thirteenth Century Practices and Knowledge
The article outlines that ether was known and used in the thirteenth century, describing early concepts and applications in medieval science. It notes the historical context, contributors, and evolving understanding of ether's role in natural philosophy and early chemistry.
County road projects approved for four townships
Local roads across Crawford Highland Iowa Brighton will undergo culvert replacements and grading work at estimated costs totaling 9465 dollars. County trunk roads include three miles of grading and bridging on No 1 Dutch Creek and Haskins road among others totaling about 30904 dollars. The board also reappointed J C Bolee to the soldiers relief commission and named Everett Burham to succeed H P Masson. The meeting covered routine matters and quarterly reports.
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County Board of Approval
Court House
State Highway Commission
Board of
W. P. Rawn
Franklin
Marion
J. S. Morrison
Ottumwa
Arete Road Board
Ames
Dutch Creek
Dublin
Oregon
Haskins
No. 161
Washington
County Home
Calvert
J. C. Bolee
County Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Everett Burham
H. P. Masson
Co. C Reister
Berne Enslin in University Play This Week
Berne Enslin is cast in The Shoemaker's Holiday at the University theater in Iowa City. Performances are scheduled Friday and Saturday evening at seven o clock in Macbride auditorium on a reconstructed stage of the Portune theater of London.
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Berne Enslin
Iowa City
University
SILL ROGERS questions Democrats on campaign speech reaction
In Santa Monica California SILL ROGERS concedes his earlier claim that the nation was not listening to a Republican campaign speech was wrong. He notes Democrats criticizing it may have been listening and predicts continued political debate and excitement this fall election season.
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Santa Monica
Cal
U. S
Germany
Amos and Andy
Old Holden Home Is Being Improved
Co. G. Schmoeller has purchased the old Holden home on South Iowa avenue from the Holden estate and will modernize it at once. He owns ten city properties, all occupied, acquired in twelve years and believes Washington Iowa offers bargains for patient investors. He is a booster for the city and its real estate.
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Washington
Sehmoeller
Risk's Condition Is Quite Favorable
Reports from Robert Risk at the county hospital say he is better today and his condition is favorable after an automobile accident. He suffered a broken shoulder and broken ribs, a crushed nose, a scalp gash, and other cuts and bruises. Doctors expect a slow but uncomplicated recovery barring complications.
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Robert Risk
Dekker Play Tonight Directed by Payne
The play tonight is by Thomas Dekker and directed by Baden Payne of Chicago.
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Thomas Dekker
Baden Payne
Chicago
Washington Municipal Band Concert at Central Park
The Washington Municipal Band led by Milburn A. McKay will perform a summer program on Saturday July 7 at 8:00 P.M. in Central Park featuring marches classical selections and popular songs including Invictus Maytime Our Director's Bigelow and Moonlight and Roses with soloists and a tribute to Northwestern alumni.
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Washington Municipal Band
Central Park
Milburn A. McKay
Wachisgtes Post
Aarebeen
Romberg College
Northwestern
Northwestern U
Wweey
Losey
St. Louis Blues
Invictus
Karl Bevings
Mareh
Bigelow
Shasuhodes Hiall
Waldmen
Sones Alsener
Warner Bros
Amen King
Moonlight and Roses
Corp Eee BP
Ona
Germany Names Kurt Schmidt Dictator of Trade and Industry
Berlin reports that amid a grave financial crisis the German government appointed Kurt Schmidt as dictator of trade and industrial activities. He is authorized to promulgate orders to advance trade and industry and shield industry from harm while facing debt obligations and potential trade tensions.
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Berlin
Kurt Schmidt
Schmidt
Funeral of W A Cherry Tomorrow
Funeral services for William A. Cherry will be held Saturday at 2 30 at Sherman's funeral home led by Rev D Chalmers Fulton of the United Presbyterian church Burial will follow in Elm Grove cemetery Cherry died suddenly yesterday morning at his daughter's home Mrs George Maspun
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William A. Cherry
Sherman
D. Chalmers Fulton
United Presbyterian Church
Elm Grove
Cherry
George Maspun
Probe death of Albian miners sparks coroner inquiry
Dr Frank Bay opened an investigation into a Delkun mine accident that killed three miners Edrid Matthews 25 David Thomas 32 and Henry Deboss mine operator. The blast followed a delayed detonation after two workers reset a misfired charge trapping them. Deboss died at the entrance from mine damp gas. Rescue crews recovered the bodies with gas masks.
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Albia
Frank Bay
Edrid Matthews
David Thomas
Winers
Henry Deboss
Delkun
DeRoss
McGugin Named Postmaster for Four-Year Term
Hanna McGugin, who had been filling the local postmaster vacancy, received official word Saturday from Postmaster General James A. Farley of her appointment to the post for the next four years.
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Wellman Aly
Hanna McGugin
James A. Farley
Mrs Bernice Adrian Spends Fourth and Fifth in Iowa City
Miss Bernice Adrian spent the Fourth and Fifth in Iowa City visiting friends and enjoying local events. She attended parades and took part in community gatherings during her stay.
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Bernice Adrian
Iowa City
Walkout of All Labor in City Feared
Rioting and military patrols marked San Francisco waterfront as 2 000 soldiers faced strikers in a clash that left two dead and many injured. Police and troops used tear gas and riot gear amid citywide fears of a general laborwide strike.
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San Francisco
Industrial Association
Bridgeton
N. J
Seabrook
Mexican youths executed by gas at Arizona prison
In Lawrence Arizona two Mexican youths were executed in the state lethal gas chamber, the first double execution of its kind. They had been convicted of killing an aged prospector during a robbery that netted $35. Relatives offered dirges and prayers as the brothers faced death together.
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Lawrence
Ariz
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