Graduation Dr Frye Speaks At Washington High
Washington high school awarded 191 diplomas and Washington junior college 18 at graduation in the Methodist church. Dr Emil B Frye of Madison, Wis, delivered the address titled The Threat to American Culture, with valedictory by Julia Methinney and salutatory by Robert Rarelevy.
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Washington High School
Washington Junior College
Methodist Church
Frmil B Frye
Madison
Wis
J. A. Weet
Washington
Iowa reunion brings Mingus to campus after decades
Dr. F M Mingus of Loco Oklahoma visited the University of Iowa for a reunion weekend. He arrived with his daughter Mrs. Herbert Salisbury of Cresco after 39 years and registered at alumni headquarters. Mingus, medical class of 1899, waited to greet his daughter marking his first campus reunion in 25 years.
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Iowa City
F. M. Mingua
Loco
Okla
University of Iowa
Herbert Salisbury
Cresco
Mingus
Iowa
Des Moines Residents Buy Federal Baby Bonds Totals
Des Moines Iowa residents have purchased 4 660 818 in federal Baby Bonds since their March 1 launch. The bonds come in 25 50 100 100 and 1 000 denominations and mature in 19 years.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Cornell College to Build New Men’s Dormitory
Mount Vernon Cornell college plans a new men’s dormitory funded by anonymous friends totaling 149000. President H G Burgstahler announced the gift after a trustees meeting. The dormitory will complete the college’s residential system and be ready for occupancy in fall 1936.
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Mount Vernon
Cornell College
H. G. Burgstahler
Nineteen Month Old Drowns in Farm Water Tank
Leo Neehan, 19 months old, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Meehan, drowned after climbing into a water tank on the family farm near here. The body was found later floating in the tank while the parents were at work.
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Whittemore Leo Neehan
Joseph Meehan
Morrell Packing Expands to California
John Morrell and Company officials announce the purchase of Calvin M. Orr and Company’s meat packing business in Oakland California extending Morrell’s operations to the West Coast. The deal formalizes an expansion of Morrell Packing Co to California.
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Morrell Packing Co
Cal
Ottumea
John Morrell &O
Calvin M. Orr & Co
Oakland
Former Pupils Honor Teacher Who Retires
Hundreds of Mary J. OConnor's former pupils and local businessmen honored her at a reception the eve of her retirement after 52 years as a Sioux City public school teacher.
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Sioux City
Mary J. O'Connor
Pup chokes on bone. lost articles found in stomach
In Cedar Rapids Miss Mildred Ford rushed her cocker spaniel Julien Dubuque to an animal clinic after the bone became lodged. A veterinarian removed the bone and recovered from the dog's stomach a leather inner sole, a sock, and a silk stocking fragment.
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Cedar Rapids
Mildred Ford
Ceder Rapids
Julien Dubuque
Miss Ford
Julien Dubbuque
Lost Will Found in Phonograph Reveals Slain Wife’s Estate
The missing will of Estella Martens Keswick, a farm wife slain by her husband, was discovered inside the Martens phonograph sold in February to a brother of Mrs. Martens. The document clarifies estate wishes amid the murder case and legal proceedings.
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Estella Martens Keswick
Martens
Garter Snake Short Circuits Ranger Motor
Anton Snyder, employed in the upper Mississippi wildlife refuge, attempted to crank his patrol boat to patrol the river. He found a garter snake coiled under the flywheel and the current had shorted the motor, leaving him puzzled.
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McGregor
Anton Snyder
Upper Mississippi
Des Moines Tax Receipts Show Mixed Monthly Drift
Des Moines reports gasoline and inheritance tax receipts fell this month while beer taxes declined from last month but rose again year over year, according to the state treasurer.
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Des Moines
Hotel Fort Des Moines Under News Management
Des Moines largest hotel to be operated by Tanney McGinn Hotels Corp of Waterloo Iowa within two weeks announces president E F Tanney.
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Hotel
Fort Des Moines
News
Des Moines
Iowa
Taneney-McGinn Hotels Corp
Waterloo
E. F. Tangeny
North Carolina man crucified in Up-R. J. Riggs attack
North Carolina man R. J. Riggs, 35, was found nailed to a cross near his automobile service station in High Point New York. He was in critical condition with nail wounds and shock, later said a band of men entered his room after midnight, hooded him, and drove him to the crucifixion site to nail him by hands and feet. He was taken to a hospital where doctors anticipated possible recovery.
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High Point
N. Y
R. J. Riggs
Riggs
Graduates Named From Iowa and Nearby Colleges
Washington readers learn the list of degree recipients from the University of Iowa and other colleges. Ruth Foster and Wini fred Witzigman are among graduates at Iowa State College and Cornell college whileout-of-state listings include Monmouth college and Georgia Tech. The report notes ceremonies and dates around June.
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Washington
State University of Iowa
University of Iowa
Fred Moore
Margarita Williams
Jon Kyle
Wayne Brown
Cherie McBkihinney
Bis
William Masson
Monmouth College
Monmouth
Ull
Harvey Coulter
John Orwin
Stephens College
Mary Juliet Lemmon
Georgia Tech
Orval Korf
Masson Elected to Dental Honor Society
Dr W J Masson of this city has been elected to membership in Omega Kappa Upsilon Dental Honorary Fraternity He will carry the membership in My chapter at Iowa City The recognition honors graduates for scholastic work character and achievements since leaving school and service in dental associations Selections are limited to twelve percent of the class.
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Wwds Masson
Omicron Kappa Upsilon
Iowa
Clty
Quetta Earthquake Survivors Fight Fires Under British Officers
In Quetta region survivors led by British officers battled fires after a massive quake that claimed about 20 000 lives. About 200 British subjects were killed, with 1500 natives rescued from ruins and buried. Police barracks collapsed killing 160. Soldiers labored to save trapped families.
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Karachi
India
Quetta
H. Karslake
London
Karslake
Young People to Conduct Services at Church
Baptist youth will lead the Sunday evening service with Melvin Gingerich of Washington Junior College as guest speaker on The Christian Peace Message. William Hesseltine chairs, Milan Thompson conducts devotions and leads the mystic.
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Baptist
Melvin Gingerich
Washington Junior College
William Hesseltine
Milan Thompson
K C Members to Visit Ottumwa for Initiation
Several Knights of Columbus from Washington council will attend initiation at Ottumwa Sunday at 2 o clock. They will bring several candidates to join the group. A banquet will follow the meeting.
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Knights of Columbus of Washington Council
Ottumwa
Post Officer Mert Bickford Stricken by Facial Paralysis
Mert Bickford of the post officers force is suffering from an attack of facial paralysis. The illness threatens his ability to perform duties temporarily as doctors evaluate treatment options.
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Mert Bickford
Health roundup for entering students set for Tuesday
The summer health roundup for local children entering school next year will be held Tuesday, June 4, in the community room of the Y from 9 to 4. The Washington schools PTA unit under Mrs Ed Squire will lead with doctors dentists and nurses present to exam and advise on corrections for eyes teeth tonsils and adenoids. About 18 to 21 kindergartners per ward school and 21 for Heights are expected. PTA mothers will assist with reception.
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A TT Ase
Washington
Ed Squire
St. James School
Heights
Washington bakery grateful for public support and growth
A Washington bakery thanks customers for loyal support and announces improved products and variety in bread rolls and pastries. It notes immediate employment growth and higher output, stating food dealers handle Washington bakery products 100 percent and promising continued quality.
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Washington
Washington Bakery
Walkout at Coal Mines On June 16
More than 400000 United Mine Workers in bituminous coal fields were ordered to strike at midnight June 16. President John L. Lewis announced the call after failed wage contract negotiations as the current contract expires at the strike start time and mining will cease.
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Washington, D. C
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Rains Continue Across Iowa with Wet Outlook
Des Moines reports continued soaking rains as June begins. Federal Meteorologist Charles D. Reed notes widespread showers possible through today and Sunday except maybe the south. Southwestern Iowa suffers heaviest rain with Atlantic at .71 inches, Clarinda 1.16, Lamont 1.36.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Lowa
Atlantic
Clarinda
Lamont
California Poverty Bill Sparks Assembly Ruckus
In Santa Monica a heated debate erupts over a proposed bill by 27 EPICS members to curb unemployed influxes amid an 89 member lower house. Supporters claim it could end poverty, opponents warn it could bar out-of-state arrivals and trigger a Supreme Court confrontation.
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Santa Monica
Cal
MPICS
California
Sinclair
Supreme Court
Herring Testifies Before Woodbury Grand Jury
Governor Clyde L. Herring appeared before the Woodbury County grand jury investigating a payoff system tied to a Sioux City liquor and slot machine racket. He discussed conferences with law enforcement and a critique by construction contractor F Lytle. His testimony followed a tense exchange with Lytle yesterday.
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Sioux City
Clyde L. Herring
Woodbury
Storms and High Water Ravage Nebraska and Surrounding States
Nebraska braces as floods and a tornado devastate western areas. Reports indicate deaths in multiple towns including Benkleman and Max, with millions in damage as the Missouri and Republican rivers rise and a tornado strikes near McCook.
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Nebraska
Kansas City
Colorado Rockies
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Benkleman
Republican River
Max
Frank Moorhead Undertakes Private Inquiry
State agent Frank Moorhead announces a personal effort to guard his interests and conduct a private inquiry into the local situation.
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Frank Moorhead
Portraits of Washington county deputies at courthouse
A Journal photographer captured six county deputies posing in the Washington county courthouse. From left to right: Lois Holland deputy recorder, Stan Kiesey deputy Sheriff, Edna Purvis deputy clerk of court, Mildred Patterson deputy auditor, Walter Schroeder deputy auditor, Clara Faulkner deputy superintendent of schools.
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Washington County
Court House
Lois Holland
Stan Kiesey
Edna Purvis
Mildred Patterson
Walter Schroeder
Clara Faulkner
Freeing of 9-Year-Old in Cascade Foothills Abduct Case
George Weyerhaeuser, nine, was released by kidnappers for a $200000 ransom and returned home by taxicab. He emerged shaken but unharmed, welcomed by his family four miles from Issaquah at Farmer Bonita’s farm yard where he had wandered earlier. Justice Department investigators had feared the worst.
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Tacoma
WUP
George Weyerhaeuser
Farmer Bonita
Issaquah
Cascade Foothills
Department of Justice
Rev C S Williams Returns From Cincinnati Assembly
Rev C S Williams, who attended the general assembly of the Presbyterian church in Cincinnati, Ohio, returned home last night.
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C.S. Williams
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Cincinnati
Ohio
Dynamite blast damages Heidelberg president's home at Tiffin
A dynamite explosion at dawn under the front porch of Charles Miller's home in Tiffin destroys the Miller residence windows and porch, scattering debris blocks away. Miller, his family unharmed, while police and the college head search for a motive.
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Tiffin
Ohio
Charles Miller
Heidelberg College
Miller
Washington county flower show urged for next Tuesday
Residents are urged to bring flowers to the United Presbyterian church for a county flower show. Exhibits accepted from 9 to 11 am with open viewing 1 to 4 pm. an admission fee applies. Junior classes include under 14 and 14 to 20, with special features like rock gardens. A luncheon at Congress hotel for judges Mrs Seashore Mrs Johnson and Miss Davis is announced.
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Eiverybody
Washington County
United Presbyterian Church
Garden Department
Congress Hotel
C .E. Seashore
Homer Johnson
Alice Davis
Iowa City
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Sid
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W. J. Masson
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