First Meeting Organizes Local Girl Scout Troop
The first meeting of the Girl Scouts was held at Misa Florence Cunningham's home on Past Main Street. Thirty five girls attended and signed to join the movement with plans for a camp next week. The cost is six dollars for a week with transportation provided. The troop name will be chosen soon and next meeting is set for Wednesday at three. The camp at Midriver north of Iowa City will be supervised by trained workers and nurses.
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Girl Scouts
Misa Florence Cunningham
Main Street
Girl Scout
F. Av Kin
Iowa City
Miss Cunningham
Evenng
Mrs Kinney
Miscah Lemmon
Cunningham
East Main Street
Midriver
A. M. E. Concert This Evening at 8 o clock
The A. M. E. church hosts a benefit concert at 8 o clock this evening in the 1st United Presbyterian Church. Tickets are sold at city drug stores or at the door, with proceeds aiding the struggling congregation through annual fund-raising. Be there early for best seating.
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U. P
Man Sought For Forged Checks Cashed In County
Local police hunt a man who cashed two checks yesterday totaling 37.50 on Washington men. The forger used the name of Sam Schulty a prominent farmer, endorsed by the bearer George Rogers. The suspect claimed past work on the Schulty farm but says no recent checks were issued.
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Washington
Sam Schulty
George Rogers
Seculty
Sechulty
Iowa Utilities To Serve Many Towns
Grinnell July 17 The Iowa Southern Utilities company has acquired the property of the Iowa Light Heat and Power company at Grinnell and seven nearby towns It will now serve seventy cities and towns in the state The Northwestern holdings of the Iowa Light Heat and Power company are not affected by the deal
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Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Iowa Light, Heat and Power Company
Brooklyn
Malcolm
Newburg
Sully
Kilduff
Lyneville
Keillogg
Iowa Southern
Iowa
Advertising Pays Off Says The Journal Service
The Journal promotes advertising, stating it has always paid to advertise and that the paper is at readers’ service for smart, effective ads.
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Journal
Kinney Recommends Camp Age Requirement at Least Twelve
Mrs Kinney argues girls attending camp should be at least twelve years old to ensure maturity and safety. The suggestion focuses on age as a criterion for participation and guidance.
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Mrs. Kinney
Legion Band To Lead Washington Delegation To Ottumwa
The On to Ottumwa committee and the Washington band business manager arranged for local musicians to accompany the Washington delegation to the state Legion convention in Ottumwa late August. The band will parade in Hussar uniforms leading the contingent, likely Tuesday August 26, reflecting strong cooperation with Leon Beatty post. A large Washington delegation is anticipated, with participation from county towns and former service members.
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Miss Ella Reister Plans France Trip with Mohr Family
Letter from Mrs. Nell Dewey Mohr says Ella Reister and Isobel will call on the Leviathan for France on July 5. In Paris they expect to meet Helchel's fiancé Mr. Williams, to be married July 15. In Schenectady Cheryl Gaston, a journalist, will join them. Mrs. Mohr, a Washington girl, is daughter of Dr. Dewey the dentist.
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Nell Dewey Mohr
Isobel
Leviathan
France
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Tachel
Mr. Williams
Paris
Washington
Mrs. Mohr
Dr. Dewey
Electrical Storm Disrupts St Louis Phone Lines
A severe electrical storm in St Louis caused about 260000 in damage and disabled 16000 telephones and 20000 electric light connections. The 54 mile per hour wind felled thousands of trees and interrupted the telephone system more than any storm since the 1896 tornado.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Cloth Chart Factory Moves to New North Marion Location
The A. B. Putnam cloth chart factory relocates from the New York store building third floor to rooms above the county agent's office on North Marion Avenue. The move enlarges space and operations, with ongoing customer shipments including charts sent to Australia.
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A. BE. Putnam
New York
Marion Avenue
Mr. Putnam and Sons
Australia
Senator Brookhart Heads to Wyoming for Talk
Senator S W Brookhart left for Torrington Wyoming to deliver an address and plans to return to Iowa for the state Republican convention in Des Moines next Tuesday.
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W. Brookhart
Torrington
Wyoming
Iowa
Des Moines
Kendalls Plan World Tour After Governor's Term Ends
Des Moines reports Governor and Mrs. Kendall will sail for Bermuda after the governor’s term ends this winter. The itinerary includes Bermuda, through the Panama Canal to San Francisco, then Hawaii, Japan, China, and a full world voyage with tentative plans announced today.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Kendall
Bermuda
Panama Canal
San Francisco
California
Hawaii
Japan
China
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We extend thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and flowers during our baby son and brother's illness and death. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Warner and family. A little Want-ad will do it.
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R. A. Warner
Robs Drug Store of Its Narcotics
Narcotics valued at fifty to sixty dollars were stolen from T. R. Phillips drug store. A burglar entered through a rear window, broke a glass pane, and opened a secured cabinet to take narcotics and a six dollar cash loss plus a gold pencil. Sheriff’s office investigates. a wandering doctor reported a clone addict may be involved.
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T. R. Phillips
Phillips
Sheriff's Offie
Washington
Helen Wills Defeats Mrs Mallory In Olympic Tennis
Paris July 17 Miss Helen Wills American women’s lawn tennis champion defeated Mrs Mella B Mallory former American champion representing Norway in the Olympic tennis championships 16-3 6-3 6-3 The match showcased Wills superiority as rallies extended and Mallory twice back court brakes stressed the Californians control while Mallory relied on defensive play and back court drives.
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Helen Wills
Mella B Mallory
Norway
Marion Z. Jessup
Kathleen MecKane
Miss Wills
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Europe
President Coolidge Reported Physically Fit After Year in Office
President Calvin Coolidge and his father John Coolidge visited Walter Reed hospital for medical examinations. Army doctors found both men in good physical condition after extensive years away from regular medical supervision.
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Washington
President Coolidge
White House
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Ohio Oil cuts crude oil quotes in seven grades
Findlay Ohio July 17 The Ohio Oil company lowered quotations on seven central west crude oil grades by ten cents a barrel New prices list Lima 2 08 Indiana 1 88 Illinois 1 87 Princeton 1 87 Plymouth 1 25 Waterloo 1 83 and Wooster 1 90.
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Plymouth
Waterloo
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Yale Team Wins in Olympic Rowing Race
Yale's champion varsity eight won the Olympic eight oared race at Argenteuil on July 17, with the Associated Press reporting a clear victory by the Yale crew.
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Associated Press
Argenteuil
Warrants Issued for Ritz Carlton Officials
Four Ritz Carlton hotel company officials face arrest warrants after a raid by prohibition agents seized a large quantity of liquor on the hotel's roof resort in New York. The action follows the enforcement drive and reflects ongoing legal proceedings.
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Associated Press
New York
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
Railway Mechanic Injured by Flying Chisel at Lathe
Charles Wagner a pattern department mechanic at the C. G. W. shops in Elwean is at the point of death in a hospital after a chisel was hurled against his head while operating a lathe. The tool lodged in his skull.
Des Moines Attorney Appeals Contempt Case to Supreme Court
Des Moines attorney F Coyle, jailed for contempt by Judge H S Sawyer, appealed to the state supreme court today. He refused to introduce testimony the judge required and was granted a stay of execution pending the high court decision.
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Treas
Des Moines
Ec. F. Coyle
H. S. Sawyer
State Supreme Court
Coyle
Supreme Court
Former New York Congressman Lathrop Brown Withdraws From Party Activity
St James New York July 17 Former Representative Lathrop Brown says he withdraws from party activity after bolting from Smith to McAdoo at the Democratic national convention. He pledges wholehearted support for the nominees and cites variance with state organization policies dominated by Tammany Hall and a belief in church and state separation.
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Associated Press
ST. James N. Y
Lathrop Brown
Smith
McAdoo
Tammany Hall
Will Name McCall Successor In August
Des Moines July 17 Gov Kendall announced no successor to Judge F E M McCall who resigned to practice law at Fort Dodge will be appointed until August end The eleventh judicial committee will nominate and the governor will appoint the nominee after August first when no court will be held
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Des Moines
FE. M. McCall
Eleventh Judicial District
Fort Dodge
Kendall
Richards defeats Rene La Coste in Olympic singles match
Vincent Richards of the United States defeats Rene La Coste of France in the Olympic championships at Olympic Stadium Colombes in a five set match 8-6 4-6 1-6 6-2 6-3 to advance toward the semi finals.
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Colombes
France
Vincent Richards
United States
Rene la Coste
Steck Named Temporary Chairman of Iowa Democratic Meet
Daniel F. Steck of Ottumwa will serve as temporary chairman of the Iowa Democratic convention in Des Moines on July 25. E. J. Feuling of Hampton, state central committee chair, will announce details to officers Saturday. Delegates will focus on framing a platform and electing a new state committee.
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Des Moines
Daniel F. Steck
Ottumwa
United States
E. J. Feuling
Hampton
State Central Committee
Four Die in Mexican Railway Wreck Near Humilladero
Mexico City July 17 Four people were killed and ten injured when a passenger train traveling from Oaxaca to Pueblo derailed near Humilladero. All cars in the train were damaged in the crash.
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