Local Manager Appointed for Washington Exchange
Loyd Morrison announces Charles Crane named local resident manager for the Washington exchange. Crane, moving from Terre Haute Indiana with his family, will assume duties around July 23 after years in the telephone business. Morrison, Iowa Continental Telephone superintendent, will free time for other properties and may relocate to Grinnell later.
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Loyd Morrison
Iowa Continental Telephone Company
Washington Exchange
Charles Crane
Washington
Terre Haute
Ind
Morrison
Iowa Continental Company
Mr. Morrison
Grinnell
Weather Delays Madison Street Surfacing Work
Rainy spell slows the west end of Madison street surfacing as a dry surface is needed for applying Missouri rock asphalt. Work that started quickly last week has advanced slowly while crews wait for suitable weather.
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Madison Street
Crawfordsville Woman Kate Teas Dies After Long Illness
Crawfordsville July 14 Kate R Rodman Teas 43 died at her home after a long illness. She used a wheelchair in recent years and could not help herself. Funeral at her home Thursday. She left daughter Edith Miller and stepsons Laura Harrison and Allie Brown, with a step grandson Lucius Harrison. Burial in Crawfordsville cemetery.
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Crawfordsville
Kate R. Teas
Kate Rodman
Isaac and
Elizabeth Nichols Rodman
Locust Valley
Lone Island
New York
Hassan
Delia Gardner
Edith Miller
Ll. J. Teas
Washington
Teas
Amos Stout Describes Corn Hog Program Benefits
Amos Stout spoke at a Rotary meeting on the Corn Hog Control association of Washington county. He explained AAA objectives as they relate to this program and its enduring aims beyond temporary measures.
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Amos Stout
Rotary
Charles Davis
Mr. Stout
AAA
Weather jinx hits southwest Iowa amid drought and heat
Southwest Iowa endures a weather jinx with the region receiving little rain while Dubuque reports 70 and Clarinda 104 degrees. Most of the state had rain last night except the southwest, and forecaster Reid predicts unsettled weather and showers for all but the southwest tonight and Wednesday.
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Dubuque
Clarinda
Iowa
Jefferson
Oskaloosa
Webster City
Burlington
Charles D. Reid
Platform Is Big Item at Convention
Des Moines reports heavy Republican prep for the state convention with focus on platform items. Speakers aim to frame national recovery as the key issue for the November election and demand fiscal restraint. Delegates gather, caucuses begin, and plans for a Turner lieutenant governor running mate unfold as candidates vie.
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Des Moines
Asd
Locas G. O. P
Roosevelt
Ilena
Funda
Central Committee
Dan W Turner
July Rains Surpass Six Months in Washington
Weather observer reports that 6.91 inches fell in July so far, with over five inches in the last week. A thunder shower last night measured 0.45 inches, and more rain was expected this afternoon or tonight as clouds lingered.
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Washington
Roosevelt Seen As Possible Breaker Of San Francisco Strike
In Santa Monica observers urge President Roosevelt to end the San Francisco labor strike, arguing he is the only figure able to persuade both sides. They note exhaustion from negotiations and doubt about any messenger gaining trust, while stressing the need for decisive leadership.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Mr. Roosevelt
San Francisco
Fairfield Washington municipal band exchange concerts planned
July 17 arrangements completed for an exchange of concerts between Fairfield and Washington municipal bands. Prof Milburn McKay will bring his band to Fairfield on July 19 for a varied program, while Prof Leo Schmidt leads Fairfield to Washington on August 9 in Sunset Park.
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Fairfield Municipal Band
Washington Municipal Band
Milburn McKay
Parsons College
Southeastern Iowa
Washington High School
McKay
Leo Sehmidt
Washington
Washington Municipal Band to Play in Fairfield
The Washington Municipal band visits Fairfield Thursday night July 14 for a 4 concert in Central Park as part of an exchange with Fairfield Municipal band. Fairfield returns the gesture August 6 in Sunset Park with a concert of popular numbers.
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Fairfield
Fairfield Municipal
Central Park
Washington
Sunset Park
Wairfield
Orowde
Hae
Walter Bender Sentenced to Six Months in County Jail
Walter Bender of Kalona was arrested on a liquor charge and brought before Judge J. G. Patterson in district court yesterday. He was sentenced to six months in the county jail for maintaining a liquor nuisance. Karl Burns, held for intoxication, received twelve days in the county jail in the mayor's court.
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Walter Bender
Kalona
J. G. Patterson
Yeesterday
Karl Burns
Corn loan due date extended to September 1
Washington county officials report that corn loan due dates have been moved from August 1 to September 1 to allow farmers to benefit from potential price increases. Installment releases stay in place, with efforts under way to guarantee farmers the best price before loan maturity.
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Washington County
Washington, DC
Murray
Iowa
Washington, D. C
Des Moines
Ray Murray
Secretary of Agriculture
William S. Bradley
Commodity Credit Corp
Washington D D. C
Opening Second Half at McKay Music School
Director Milburn A. McKay announces the second half of the slum mer music school starts this week. High school students or beginners are urged to contact Mr. McKay now to join and begin this year. Beginners may attend summer school free for the rest of the term.
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Milburn
A. McKay
McKay
Tax Ordinance Passes Council In Washington
Washington city council adopted the annual tax ordinance with no objections. The total levy is 41,120 a slight decrease from last year 41,142 The largest item is the consolidated fund at 18 038 routine matters filled the meeting.
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Washington
Home Builders to Pay Dividends in Trust Assorted Bonds
Judge Patterson ordered a 15 percent dividend for the Home Builders and Loan Department of Washington Loan and Trust Co and a 2 percent dividend on Series A debenture bonds. Trustees' counsel T L Brookhart announced checks ready for distribution by next Monday. The 15 percent adds to 38 percent in the Home Builders department with $43 145 distribution. The Series A debentures will receive five percent, totaling $8 667.
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J. G. Patterson
Home Builders and Loan Department
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Loan and Trust Company
T. L. Brookhart
the Trustees
Closes August 11 for Early Starts
The notice indicates a deadline of August 11 for participants who begin immediately. It emphasizes starting now to meet the closing date and outlines the quick readiness required.
20 000 Men In Walkout At Oakland
Fears of strikes and violence spread across the nation as 20 000 union men in Oakland and adjacent San Francisco Bay area walk out. National Guard units are on duty at the Oakland waterfront as a statewide labor wave controls commerce from Minneapolis to Alabama.
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Pacific Coast
Northwest
South
East
Minneapolis
National Guard
San Franciso
San Franccisco Bay Area
Bay
Oakland Water Front
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