Washington County Nursing School to Close Action by Hospital Board
An Iowa State Board ruling prevents affiliation with the University of Iowa Hospital making continued operation impracticable. The Washington county hospital board announces the nursing school will close, with one more class set to graduate after training in Iowa City and transfers planned for late summer.
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Iowa State Hoard of Education
Washington County
State Board
University Hospital
Iowa City
Federal forces strike big bootlegging rings nationwide
Federal prohibition officials report success against large organized bootlegging rings, with operations in Kansas City and routes from New Orleans to Chicago. Amos W. Woodcock leads a year‑old effort to suppress major syndicates, shifting to building a durable force to counter the rings using radio and planes.
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Washington
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Kansas City
New Orleans
Chicago
Woodcock
Howard Jones
Hawaii
Rotarians Report on Burlington Convention and Weather
Rotary club noon program features reports from Loyd Morrison Shirley Clark Al Baldrige Frank L Wilson and Ralph Shannon who attended the Burlington district convention. They recount events with light disputes over whether it rained while noting Clark preserved his straw hat and Baldrige dampened clothes. Four June-born Rotarians received red poses and convivial jokes.
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Rotary Club
Burlington
Loyd Morrison
Shirley Clark
al Baldrige
Frank L. Wilson
Ralph Shannon
Rotarians
H. R. Lund
Ralph Thompson
Eliot Grayson
Glenn Mace
Lioyad Lytle
Two Divorces Granted By District Court
Judge J G Patterson granted two divorces yesterday in district court Ruth E Beauchamp from Ralph A Beauchamp and Lloyd V Goodwin from Mary E B Goodwin. Orr appointed inheritance tax appraiser successor to Gibson. Adoption matters disposed of Frederick Van Alstine Van Agarbright adopted by James Patterson and Lester Eugene Williams adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Patterson
Ruth E. Beauchamp
Ralph A. Beauchamp
Lioyd V. Goodwin
Mary EB. Goodwin
Patterson
Washington
L. H. Orr
W. A. Gibson
Mprederick van Alstine van Agarbright
James Patterson
Lester Eugene Williams
Lyle Zear Visited Washington Last Evening
Wayland resident Lyle Zear traveled to Washington for an evening visit, with no further details provided about the purpose or events of the trip.
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Lyle Zear of
Wayland
Washington
Gun near body spurs three death theories in Hoxsey case
James E Risden of the Iowa Bureau of Investigation reports that a gun found near Dan Hoxsey of Muscatine was fired by the weapon, a theory aligning with Gisell the identification expert. The gun could have discharged when dropped, raising accidental death as a possibility alongside suicide or murder.
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Des Moines
Dan Hoxsey
Muscatine
James E. Risden
Iowa Bureau of Investigation
Hoxsey
Harold J. E. Gisell
Bureau
Risden
Ames professors hurt in collision at Towa Falls
Dean S. S. Beyer and Dean Anson Marston of Iowa State college were injured in an automobile crash near Towa Falls Iowa at dawn when Beyer failed to see a southbound Rock Island train at a grade crossing. Beyer was critically injured, Marston had minor injuries.
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Towa Falls
Dean SS. W. Beyer
Dean Anson Marston
Iowa State College
Bever
Rock Island
Beyer
Marston
Mrs BE Allen and Daughter Visit Wayland Shopper
Mrs BE Allen and her daughter Vivian of Wayland shopped here today, stopping at several stores and noting purchases for the family.
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BE. C. Allen
Vivian
Wayland
Royal Neighbors Convene in Washington County
The Royal Neighbors of America hold a Friday convention in Washington with Martha Washington Camp 1315 hosting. Officers listed include Oracle Carrie M. Wilcox and Vice Oracle Gertrude Walker with a full day of addresses, drills, initiation, and meals.
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Washington County
Oracle
Carrie M. Wilcox
Gertrude Walker
Nellie V. Moriarty
Ida M. Harmon
Nettie Horn
Rath-Turner-Campbell
Supreme Officers
Washington
Ainsworth
Wellman
Katone
Rubio
Brighton
Riverside
Martha Washington
Flower Show Planned at Ainsworth Church
The Ainsworth community flower show will be held in June at the United Presbyterian church from 3 to 6 p.m. Mrs Bert Booth and Miss Pearl Gardner are chairmen of the general committee. A program is set and refreshments include home made ice cream cake hot chicken sandwiches and coffee.
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Ainsworth
United Presbyterian Church
Bert Booth
Pearl Gardner
Vatican-Fascist Deadlock Over Catholic Lay Groups
In Rome on June 2 Vatican and fascist authorities failed to resolve charges against Catholic lay organizations. Negotiations to avoid breaking the Concordat paused while unofficial talks continue. The Knights of Columbus playgrounds, run by Americans, were closed as part of the dispute. Pope's interview stresses Azione Cattolica was non political and laments factional strife among Catholics.
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Rome
Vatican
Italy
Knights of Columbus
Vatican City
Monsignor Diaz
Mexico City
Azione Cattholica
Volunteers of America Tag Day Set for Saturday
Permission granted for Volunteers of America representative to hold Heart Tag day in Washington on Saturday June 6. Mayor John Applegate and others sponsor with Isabelle Davis in charge of finances and youth work. city hall serves as headquarters. Funds support prison work and destitute families, raised by voluntary subscriptions.
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Volunteers of America
Washington
John Applegate
H. B. Crozier
FL W Fastwood
Res. W. Henke
Isabelle Davis
United States
Hope Halls
Pinchot Attacks Public Utilities at French Lick
Governor Gifford Pinchot accused in a speech before U S governors that about 90 percent of the nation’s electric power is controlled by four major interests. He warned such domination threatens government by the people.
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French Lick
Ind
Combine of Public Utilities
Grovernor Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
United States
Stowe Couple Return From Elk Hart After Death Call
Mr and Mrs F A Stowe return from Elk Hart Indiana where they were summoned by the death of her father.
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F. A. Stowe
Elkhart Ind
Local visitors from Columbus Junction shop in town
Miss Catharine Reese and Miss Mary Williams of Columbus Junction were here today shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Reese
Mary Williams
Columbus Junction
Music Pupils from Washington High to Study in Iowa
Washington high school pupils Mary Juliet Lemmon Henrietta Hull Vera Stutsman Karl Bevins and Donald Davis will join All-State high school orchestra and band at the University of Town summer session from June to July 16 and July 20 to August 20 respectively. They earned selection through winter Iowa High School Music Association tests and will study theory appreciation ensemble and sports while in residence under Milburn A. McKay.
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Mary Jalet Lemmon
Henrietta Hull
Vera Stutsman
University of Town
Karl Bevins
Donald Davis
University
Washington High School
Econtests
Iowa High School Music Association
Milburn A. McKay
Mary Juliet Lemmon
J EK. Lemmon
Hull
E.rb Stutsman
Pan Bevins
D. D. Davis
William Sartor
Maurice Mayo
William Mason
County students earn degrees at Iowa commencement
Iowa University honored Mary L. Kerr of Washington Martha J. Hazelette of Ainsworth and several others from the county. Donald B. Durian and Wayne Knight received arts and electrical engineering degrees. Catharine Hull and Forrest Davidson earned multiple honors including education and commerce. Mary Roberts and John Greenlee Jr. completed master’s theses in English and history respectively, with other graduates listed.
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Mary L. Kerr
Washington
University of Iowa
Martha J. Hazelette
Ainsworth
Donald B. Durian
Wellman
Luether A. Brewer
Alonzo J. Lewis
Columbus Junction
Wayne Knight
Page
John A. Greenlee, Jr
Richland
B. A. Town
Harold Haugene Zickefonse
Crawfordsville
Hoover speech counters Washingtons peril in Valley Forge
In Santa Monica on June 2 1932 President Hoover praised past resilience at Valley Forge and drew a contrast with today noting Washington faced a harsher winter while current challenges include deficits and tough summers ahead before any potential Democratic action.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Hoover
Valley Forge
Rum running boat seized after coast guard chase
San Pedro California June. One man was killed and another wounded as the rum runner Diatone fled from the coast guard cutter Arrow in a sea chase. Two crew members were arrested and to be turned over to federal authorities. The 50 foot craft resisted orders, was pursued with machine gun fire, and about 200 cases of liquor were found aboard.
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San Pedro
Cal
Diatone
Coast Guard
Arrow
Presbyterian General Assembly Refuses to Leave Federal Council
The 148th general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the USA voted to stay in the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America. It reprimanded the council for its actions on birth control and other topics and said the council has no authority to speak for member denominations. The report urged continued participation while limiting authority. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs Robert Wead and son of Stockport are visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs Arthur Wead.
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Pittsburgh
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Robert Wead
Stockport, Town
Arthur Wead
Unclear Garvey Movement Study Noted in Graduates List
The text records graduation and honors details: Merritt McDaniel earned a pharmacy degree, Ro bert Sage and Dunham Morrison earned bachelor of arts degrees, and Jeanette Karel of Riverside formerly of Washington won freshmen honors in Reading Contest as listed on the commencement program.
Rooster Day Prizes Noted In Washington Event
The article recalls the Rooster Day held in Washington with June Davis winning first prize last year among 2058 guesses across 23 stores. It lists other prize winners and top contributors, notes total payouts of 934.45 for 8495 pounds of roosters, and mentions 185 poultry raisers entering roosters. Rooster Day is planned for June 10 in Washington Ilona with local produce firms promising bargains and higher market prices.
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Davis
Washington
Seth Hart
Brighton
Wilma Te Bockhurst
Kalona
Clarence Johnson
West Chester
Ralph Orr
W F. Leppert
Ray Grecian
Martha Crone
W. N Johnson
Route Two
Clayton Bear
D. Darnell
Ilona
Canada’s tariff hikes hit US goods across industries
Ottawa imposes broad new duties effective immediately, up to 40 percent, striking farmers and manufacturers. Automobiles and parts, meats, foods, oranges, and many exports face higher rates as Premier Bennett aims to spur Canadian industry and employment. The move follows a parliamentary budget speech linking the rises to prior Hoover era tariffs and fears of repatriation. Agencies in Washington study dollar impacts for American producers.
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Commerce Department
Ottawa
Bennett
Democratic Nationals Committee
Harrison
Finance
United States
Canada
R. P. Bennett
House of Commons
Canda
Alleged 'Thrill Killer' Captured in New Jersey
Philly Knox Knapp, alleged thrill killer who deserted the Army Air Corps for lack of excitement, was flown back to face the death penalty. He was captured in West Orange, New Jersey, after living there as Allen Kessling Phillips, a humble mechanic.
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Mineola
N. Y
Mrs Guest Injured After Fall Outside Bailey Home
Mrs J A Guest was injured yesterday after exiting a car in front of the Delbert Bailey residence. A rib was broken and another cracked, with Miss Bessie Love serving as nurse. Tomorrow marks Mrs Guest's birthday.
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J. A. Guest
Delbert Bailey
Bessie Love
Mrs. Guest
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