Nation Sweats Under 91 Degree Heat Wave Across Nation
Heat wave grips the nation with 91 temperatures in Washington and 100 degree readings across the central plains and Mississippi Valley. One Iowa death attributed to heat and drownings mount as conditions show no relief.
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Pittsburgh
Denver
Los Angeles
Harrisburg
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Kansas City
Atlanta
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Williston
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Moorehead
Chris Miller
Iowa
Anita
Jacob Kline
Rock River
Rock Rapids
Gus Johnson
Cherokee
Worthington
Minn
Lake Okabena
Estherville
Sioux City
Dubuque
Iowa City
Hoover praised for leadership and economic relief efforts
President Hoover shows leadership in the past eight months while Democrats fail to enact constructive suggestions. Representative Snell of New York, Republican House leader, criticizes Democratic congressional leaders. The president is praised as the only figure delivering enacted constructive economic relief, foregrounding his preeminent leadership from the session's start and credit for any forthcoming success.
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Representative Snell
New York
Republican House
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Congress
Funeral set for Steven Yalker after truck rollover
Funeral services were arranged today for Steven Yalker 40 killed when his truck overturned near Red Oak yesterday Roland Smith 11 a passenger was slightly hurt in the crash near Red Oak INS reports says.
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Steven Yalker
Here
Roland Smith
Funeral services for Minnie Lohrer Wednesday
Miss Minnie Lohrer dies after long illness and funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 30 PM at Sherman’s Funeral Home conducted by Dr F W Eastwood pastor of the Presbyterian church. Friends and neighbors are invited to attend.
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Sherman Funeral Home
Minnie Lohrer
Sherman
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Miss Lehrer
YMCA Camp Enrollment Adds Five Boys in Washington
Secretary Leigh Soule announces latest registration for the annual boys camp. New enrollees include Clif ford Bleecha Junior McCabel Keith Glider Francis Glider and James McFadden. Five spots remain with enrollment capped at thirty. Transportation arranged by D J Ross and J H Peet. Camp near Central City on the Wapsie river lasts a week. A special camp display in Klein Clothing Co window draws attention.
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Clifford Bleecha
Junior McCabel
Keith Glider
Francis Glider
James McFadden
Washington
D. J. Ross
J. H. Peet
Central City
Wapsie River
Soule
Klein K§othing Co
Governor Turner Unable to Speak at Farm Bureau Picnic
Word from Washington county farm bureau committee says Governor Dav Turner cannot deliver the address at the annual picnic to be held at Sunset Park on August 11. He regrets not having an open August date and would have preferred to speak in Washington. The event accompanies the farm bureau 4H club show with exhibits and demonstrations by youth, including the pig and calf exhibits.
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Farm Bureau
Sunset Park
Washington
Garrison Bank Ex-Employee Held to Grand Jury in Embezzlement
Herman J. Rozema 40 formerly with Garri son Savings bank in Garrison Iowa was held to the grand jury on embezzlement charges. He was arraigned yesterday waived preliminary hearing bond set at 10000 and he remained in county jail. An arrest in Michigan followed a bank examiner's discovery of a 20000 shortage.
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Garrison Savings Bank
Garrison
Rozema
Michigan
Platform work and keynotes mark Iowa Republican convention
State central committee members were chosen by district caucuses before the convention. The resolutions committee worked on a platform stressing farm legislation state income tax and tax cuts. Governor Turner endorsed these themes while the platform favored Prohibition in Iowa but avoided conflict with national policy. John Cross praised President Hoover and criticized Franklin D Roosevelt as Democrats.
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Group of Des Moines Men Agree People Should Buy Things They Can Afford
A Des Moines gathering on Monday urged buying what one can afford and not chasing what is popular. Mirroring Mitchellville farmers, the group argued plenty of money and employment exist to support increased trade, urging purchases from cars to homes. The meeting was hosted by Charles B. Geissinger at 2704 East Walnut Street.
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Pageant Committee Seeks Sixty Horses for Washington Pageant
The George Washington pageant at Chautauqua park requires sixty saddle horses four mules and two ponies for the production. Volunteers should contact Dr W D Dwyer chairman of the property committee or the Journal office. Booster trips depart tonight at 6 at the Y with planned later visits to Wellman Kalona and Ainsworth. Miss Isabel Anwyl Crawfordsville is named for the Sally Fairfax role. advance ticket sales are urged with a limited number of reserved seats at Phillips Hebner drug store.
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Y To
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Crawfordsville
Sally Fairfax
Phillips & Hebner Drug Store
Two Injured in Highway Crash Near Town
Ted Kennedy and Orville Roberts were injured in a road collision southwest of town yesterday evening while returning home in a Nash roadster from a ball game. Kennedy suffered a back injury with bruises while Roberts received a head wound, side injuries, and possible rib damage. both are not believed to be seriously hurt.
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Explosion rocks three north shore towns near Wilmette
A fuel oil tank on the outskirts of Wilmette, owned by Kutten Brothers coal and oil, exploded early today causing shock in Wilmette Evanston and Winnetka as residents were awakened. Police cite possible bombing though motive is unclear.
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Winnetka
Longest Washington county district court term on record
Judge D W Hamilton of Grinnell adjourned the March term after 42 days, the longest in recent years. Hearing on the David M Laughlin trust concluded with the intervenors dismissed on merits and taxed costs. The court also ruled Sam T Donahey trustee of the Pattee trust in L A Andrew vs Washington Loan and Trust company entitled to a preferred claim.
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Hoover Accepting Nomination Mid August In Washington
President Hoover will accept his renomination in Washington on August 8 or 15. Rep Bertrand Snell announced after a conference with Hoover returning from the Rapidan camp. Snell will deliver the notification speech signaling a capital ceremony.
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East Bakersfield Observer Describes Olympic Trials Atmosphere
A reporter notes crowds in East Bakersfield viewing Stanford trials for American Olympic hopefuls. The piece highlights competing nations and races, with reflections on race and national pride as observers remark on dark complexion athletes and Finns. The tone mixes excitement with social commentary.
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Mildred Brown Speaks at Rotary About City Trip
Mildred Brown, a recent winner in a city business club popularity contest, spoke at the Rotary Club about her tour to Niagara, Albany, West Point, the Hudson area, New York City, Coney Island, and Washington DC. She shared photos and illustrated places visited, praised sponsors, and wished for more time at key stops.
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Turner Aims For Strong Showin In State Tennis
Hubert Turner of Washington competes in the junior division of the state tennis tournament at Des Moines this week and is regarded as one of the community's best court players.
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Hubert Turner
Washington
Des Moines
Unclear OCR fragment about games and Palo Alto
Fragment mentions games this month and a move to Palo Alto and refers to a notification ceremony held four years earlier. No clear individuals, organizations, dates, or events are readable.
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Contracts awarded for Junior High repairs this summer
The board of education awarded contracts for summer repairs at the junior high school. Kupka & Woods will handle the general contract for 2245 dollars, Ream & Carson the plumbing and heating for 193 dollars, and F L Broadgate the wiring for 125 dollars. Work aims to convert the second floor auditorium into four recitation rooms and the stage into a fifth, with two rooms for domestic science and more space for manual training. The project should finish by mid August using funds already in the school treasury.
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Davenport Man Kills Man in LeClaire Shack Shooting
Charles Redden admits shooting and killing Jack Ranstalder after saying he and others taunted him at his LeClaire area shack. Redden fired through a window with a .22 rifle, wounding Ranstalder who died later in a Davenport hospital. Redden in jail as authorities investigate.
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Iowa
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Ranstalder
Washington to Cut Budget by Nine Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Four
City council approved an 18 percent tax levy reduction for next year lowering the total to 41 667 from 50 900. The cut follows a 10 000 reduction by the board of education, with funds trimmed across multiple departments to ease the tax burden on Washington property owners.
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Washington Independents Thrash All Nations Clowns 10 to 6
Washington Independents defeated the All Nations Clowns 10 to 6 at Libe's park. The team piled 14 hits, with three in each of the second fifth and eighth innings, while Smith allowed ten hits and Little kept the lead as Washington rallied after a recent layoff. In Toledo, James Kubalek, 24, farmer, hanged himself at his home.
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Here
Former Des Moines Officer Appeals Discharge
John McGrath, an ousted Des Moines police officer, filed an appeal with the civil service commission from his discharge for unbecoming conduct.
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IMS
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Troop F Triumphs 16 14 In Washington Kittenball
Only one of the three games was played last night in the Washington kittenball league. Troop F defeated First Ward 16 to 14. Tonight American Pearl button factory faces Fourth Ward. Wednesday the Second Ward meets Third Ward to finish the week schedule.
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