Local News Briefs From Washington Iowa Area
Local items report visits to Back Bone State Park near Strawberry Point by the Wood families from Gary Indiana and a foreman in an auto parts factory in town. Fay Ellen Phillips travels to St Paul for a week visiting the Henney and Claire Booth homes. Fresh eggs price listed. Birth notice for Neala Kay Lawrence Jr in Ottumwa born June 20. Obituary for Estelle Parker Gazeman, former Washington resident, who died in Monte Vista Colorado after a fall broken hip.
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P. CC. Wood
Howard Wood
Back Bone
Strawberry Point
Iowa
Howard
Gary
Indiana
Macon
Washington
Fay Ellen Phillips
St. Paul
Minnesota
Claire Booth
Gordon Henney
W. S. Reister & Son
Matt L. Lawrence, Jr
Ottumwa
Edna Caldwell
Neala Kay
Estellene Parker Gazeman
M. C. Parker
Paul Campbell
Monte Vista
Colorado
Pythian Sisters Hold Bake Sale at Johnson Grocery
R. H. Allenburger of Topeka left yesterday afternoon for Cleveland after visiting his niece Mrs. Frank Pearson and other relatives. Saturday is the last day to save the discount on an electric bill from Iowa Southern Utilities Co. 12312
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Sat
Johnson Grocery
R. H. Allenburger
Topeka
Kan
Cleveland
Ohio
Frank Pearson
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Seven Indicted in Strike Bombing Incident
Seven men were indicted by a special grand jury in Warren Ohio on charges of using and possessing nitro glycerine linked to alleged steel strike bombings. The case expands a probe into violent acts during the steel industry dispute.
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Warren
Ohio
Tidal Wave Wipes Out German Port City
San Francisco reports a tidal wave, quake and volcanic eruptions destroyed Rabul, New Britain, the Pacific’s largest German commercial port, with a 6000 population. Officials fear 700 dead.
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San Francisco
Rabul
New Britain
Pacific
Steamship Line
Senators clash over court issue in Senate showdown
In Washington on July 8 the Senate erupted in clashes over the Supreme Court enlargement plan. Administration leaders vowed to invoke every parliamentary rule to crush the filibuster against the measure.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
Democratic Party
Supreme Court
Fairfield Father Graduates From Bellows Free Academy
Edward P. Kearney age 25, a Fairfield official and father of two, is among 73 graduates of Bellows Free Academy in St Albans Vermont.
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St, Albans, VT
INS
Edward P. Kearney
Fairfield
Bellows Free Academy
Abandoned baby seal found on Seaview beach
A baby seal was found abandoned on Seaview Beach Washington and taken to the home of E M Leighton. It was placed in temporary quarters in a large iron pot while arrangements were made for its care.
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Seaview
Wash
Ins
E. M. Leighton
Hospital Records Show Dismissal And Admission
At the hospital Tommy Tanner was dismissed, while Frank Ted Sherbeck was admitted in the evening for medical care.
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Tommy Tanner
traAdaw
Sherbeck
President Roosevelt Opens All-Star Game at Griffith Stadium
President Franklin D Roosevelt officially started the annual Major League All-Star game at Griffith Stadium in Washington D C. The American League defeated the National League 8 to 3. Pictured left to right are Roosevelt his son James Clark Griffith Bill Terry manager of the National League team and Joe McCarthy manager of the American League.
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Franklin D.roosevelt
Griffith Stadium
Washington, D. C
James
Clark Griffith
Bill Terry
Joe McCarthy
All-Star Baseball Classic Delight Ends With A League Win
The American League defeated the National League 8 to 3 in the Washington exhibition. Fans witnessed powerful home runs sharp defense and clutch plays in the high energy all star showcase.
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Washington
Two City Softball League Games Scheduled Friday Evening
Two Friday night softball games are set at Troop Field in the city league. The Bullets face Pirates at seven and Collegians meet Little Demons at 7 30. The doubleheader was postponed a week due to previous cancellations. If hot fair weather holds a larger crowd is expected.
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Troop Field
Bullets
Pirates
Collegians
Little Demons
Heights
Lincoln
Centennial
Wallace
Mae West Admits Longtime Marriage in Court
Mae West reveals she has been Mrs. Frank Wallace for 26 years, confirming a 1911 marriage in a Los Angeles court record. The admission, previously denied by the star, was filed in court today.
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Los Angeles
Mae West
Frank Wallace
Italian Claims Air Record for Speed
Bruno Mussolini son of the Duce claims a new speed record of 423.61 miles per hour over a 1000 kilometer closed circuit in Rome on July 8.
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Rome
Bruno Mussolini
I Duce
Lincoln all boy class marks first at town school
An average graduating class of 15 pupils at Lincoln Community Grammar School becomes the town's first all boy class to graduate in the school's history.
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Lincoln, R. L
Lincoln Community Grammar School
Rural women to attend recreation camps in Pennsylvania
Six counties in Pennsylvania sponsor adult recreation camps for rural women, announced by Miss Margaret Brown, home economics director at Pennsylvania State College.
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State College
Pennsylvania
Margaret Brown
Pennsylvania State College
Kalona Fixes Date for Homecoming Observance
Kalona news notes August 19 set as gate for annual homecoming. Mrs Edna Matheson and her son visit the O Steigleder home. A home talent show directed by Thora Keeler is planned at the community building on July 15 16 and 17 at 8 p m. Donald Thompson recovers from ruptured appendix operation at Washington County Hospital.
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Tom Lahey
Kalona
Thora Keeler
The
Prairie Farmer W. L. S. Community Service, Inc
Donald Thompson
Washington County Hospital
Ainsworth Community Greetings and Local Visits
A summary of summer visits and small town news. Residents from Washington Davenport Muscatine Bettendorf and Sycamore gather for dinners and travel to Tingley Bettendorf and Muscatine area. Willard Genkins undergoes appendicitis surgery at Washington county hospital. Local families host relatives and comment on garden produce and everyday events.
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Ainsworth
John Shook
Burlington
C. C
Jess Marr
Jessie Dryden
Bettendorf
Mart Stewart
John Edmondson
Mildred
Sycamore
Ill
Junction locals share visits and family news
Miss Anna Miller and others from Iowa City visited the Lee Colton home. Families and friends from Davenport Oaktons Burlington Cedar Falls Chicago Knoxville Vinton Crawfordsville Oskaloosa and Conesville were noted visiting relatives and returning from trips across the region.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Anna Miller
Ray Kauffman
George Miller
Iowa City
Lee Colton
Carl McGill
Margaret Williams
Ervin Williams
Davenport
Chester Ogier
Jane
Gertrude May
Detroit
Ira Oats
Harold Swanson
Libertyville
Max Vannice
Burlington
Glen Hawkins
Cedar Falls
Emrys Jones
Chicago
A. A. Jean
Conesville
Verne Jack
Vinton
Jack
M. H. Bowman
L. Y. M. Girls Meet and Visits Noted in Community Roundup
The Rev Emanuel Jasman family and Miss Marie Rees hosted L. Y. M. Four-H girls gathering Tuesday evening with Ames meeting reports. Mrs Lillie McDonald of Detroit spoke on demonstration work. Community members including Mrs Ellen McFarland visiting in town and relatives visiting in Rising City noted along with a Sacramento high school survey showing spending on sweets, food, clothes and amusements.
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Emanuel Jasman
Marie Rees
Ames
Lillie McDonald
Detroit
Ellen McFarland
Quincy
E.G. Brent S. J. Miller
Mary Butcher
G. H. Miller
Town City
Early irrigation by Spanish missionaries in California
Early eighteenth century Spanish missionaries practiced irrigation in California. The brief note highlights colonial agricultural methods and water management used by mission communities during that era.
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California
Sweet Teeth Costly: Sacramento High School Costs
A Sacramento report notes that sweet teeth among high school students drive a major portion of their expenditures. The Ins adds context on spending trends and dietary choices affecting student budgets.
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Sacramento
Cal
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