A Column About Iowa Dr Elaine Barnes to Work Abroad
Dr Elaine Barnes daughter of Bloomfield’s Fred Barnes has accepted a position as assistant to Dr Rose Mc Bride in Johannesburg South Africa She will travel from Bloomfield to London then Paris before arriving in South Africa for the assignment
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Elaine Barnes
South Africa
Bloomfield
Fred Barnes
Rose McBride
Johannesburg
Barnes
London
Paris
Spirit Lake Boat Livery operator in critical condition
Spirit Lake resident William Thompson, 61, operator of the North Shore Boat Livery, is hospitalized in critical condition after his outboard motor exploded in his boathouse. He suffered a broken arm, fractured ribs and other injuries.
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Spirit Lake
William Thompson
North Shore
Thompson
5800 Iowa employers fail to file old age tax report
Des Moines by April 5 800 employers statewide did not file the Quarterly old age benefit tax report. Charles D Huston federal internal revenue collector commented on the lapse affecting about 5800 firmsout of 40000 Iowa employers.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Charles D. Huston
Federal
Internal Revenue Collector
County meetings to discuss soil conservation in Iowa
Iowa officials announce a state wide series of meetings next week to discuss soil conservation. Chairman O K Klein of the Iowa agricultural conservation committee says field tours demonstrations and picnics are planned for attendees.
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Iowa
Des Moines
O. Ek. Klein
Iowa Agricultural Conservation Committee
Belmond votes down municipal power plant proposal
Belmond residents reject the plan for a municipal power plant in a special election by 544 to 354. This marks the second failed attempt to establish the plant. Central States Electric Co. currently serves the city.
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Belmond
Central States Electric Co
Baby Injures Knee at Play and Dies in Texas
Red Oak reports 20 month old Mary Gibson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Gibson near Stanton, died of lockjaw at a local hospital after injuring her knee while playing with toys a week earlier. A weeklong lapse followed the knee bump before symptoms appeared.
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Mary Gibson
Clifford Gibson
Near
Stanton
Iowa Wesleyan College to Graduate Thirty Five
Thirty five seniors will be graduated from Iowa Wesleyan college at commencement in Mount Pleasant Monday. Dr. Harold C. Case of Topeka Kansas will deliver the address. The baccalaureate sermon will be given by the Rev Charles Russell Prewitt of Pittsfield Massachusetts, Iowa Wesleyan graduate of 1923.
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Mount Pleasant
Iowa Wesleyan College
Harold C. Case
Topeka
Kan
Charles Russell Prewitt
Pittsfield
Mass
Iowa Wesleyan
Wearin Draws Kraschel Fire In Des Moines
Des Moines June 3 Otha D Wearin’s fantastic tale drew criticism from Governor N G Kraschel who demanded an explanation of Wearin’s gyrations A Davenport speech claimed Wearin holds a verbatim statement that Senator Berring and Secretary Wallace urged him to sign but he refused to release it
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Des Moines
Otha D. Wearin
N. G. Kraschel
Y Club Announces Summer Swim Classes and Rates
Joe Duca to lead Y swimming program this summer with instruction for all interested. Special rates for men and boys. Life saving and swimming examination under Dr F W Fastwood, chair of the Y M C A swimming committee. Classes include non swimmers beginners swimmers and a junior life saving class Thursdays at 2 30 p m, see Secretary Soule or Mr Duea for details.
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Joe Duca
F. W. Fastwood
Soule
Duea
United States appeals to curb civilian bombing in Spain and China
The Roosevelt administration approved by Sumner Welles calls on military forces to halt indiscriminate aerial bombardment of civilians in Spain and China, framing the move as a rebuke to Japan Italy and Germany. In Shanghai eight jap planes bomb Cap ton and Taishatao refugee areas while a Sino-Bus report questions the claim of Japanese retreat forces.
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Washington, D. C
INS
Spain
China
Roosevelt
Sumner Welles
Japan
Italy
Germany
Welles
United States
Shanghai
Capton
Taishatao
Yorhow
Dothara
Lanseng
Municipal Band Opens Concert Season in Washington
On Saturday June 4 the Washington Municipal band directed by Milo T. Sorden begins a season of 24 concerts in Central Park with 14 on Saturdays and 10 on Wednesdays. The roster lists Cornets Les Muck Max Lee Dick Birney Herman Matucha Ronald Keiper Everette Burham Clarinets Don Davis Tom Grey Carl Rundquist Ralph Whittoft Lynn Hebron Richard Holden Robert Gingerich Alto clarinet Stewart Bell Bass Clarinet Francis Hughes Bassoon John Yousling Piccolo Don Radda Saxophone Gene Tucker Cloud Garrett Conn Whiteman Horn Gene Thomas Jesse Radda Jim Birney Gerald Boshart Baritone Daryl Fetters Milo Steele Trombones Paul Campbell John Hughes Dave Pearson Don Loyer Bass Ralston Meek Milo Steele Jr Merle Simpson Drums Harry Humble John Saul.
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Washington Municipal Band
Milo T. Sorden
Central Park
Municipal Band
Cornets
Les Muck
Max Lee
Dick Birney
Herman Matucha
Ronald Keiper
Everette Burham
Don Davis
Tom Grey
Carl Rundquist
Ralph Whittoft
Lynn Hebron
Rirchard Holden
Robert Gingerich
Stewart Bell
Francis Hughes
John Yousling
Don Radda
Gene Tucker
Cloud Garrett
Conn Whiteman
Gene Thomas
Jesse Radda
Jim Birney
Gerald Boshart
Herring Backs Mullett for Iowa Senate
Washington D C June 3 Senator Clyde Herring announced support for Senator Guy Mullett in the Iowa Democratic senatorial race He said he has voted by absent voters law and expects his ballot to show he supported his able colleague Mullett when counted in Iowa next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Clyde Herring
Town Today
Guy Mullette
Iowa
Gillette
Wittrig Elected Vice President of Iowa Harness Makers
Vernon Wittrig of Washington was elected vice president of the Iowa Harness Makers association at the meeting in Clinton Iowa. The announcement came today as part of the association's annual gathering.
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Clinton
Iowa
INS
Vernon Wittrig
Washington
Iowa Harness Makers Association
Municipal Band Concert in Central Park Saturday
The municipal band will perform Saturday June 4 at 8:00 in Central Park directed by Milo T Sorden with soloist Don Boyer. Selections include Heroic Overture The Flatterer Popular Double Dare You March and A Girl in Every Port March. Tenor soloist Don Boyer performs New Colonial and other novelties.
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Schnitzelbank
Our
Blue Bells
Don Boyer
New Colonial
U. 8. Field Artillery
Rumored Iowa Rep for Federal Judge Post in DC
Washington reports name Edward Eicher from Washington Iowa among candidates for a federal judge seat on the court of claims in the District of Columbia or a tax appeals board vacancy next June. Senator J Hamilton Lewis notes Eicher’s potential but cautions he is not Iowa resident.
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Washington
D. C
Edward C. Richer
Iowa
Meeks
Danville
Illinois
Marvin Jones
Texas
Dieterich
Dobbins
Champaign
Ill
Court of Claims
District of Columbia
Board of Tax Appeals
Bicher
J. Hamilton Lewis
Ilinois
G Men Silent on Kidnaping Mystery in Miami
In Miami a federal official refused to confirm or deny a ransom confession in the Jimmy Cash kidnapping case. Two thousand men hunted an 80 square mile area for clues as reports swirled that the boy might be dead and a suspect was in custody with matching fingerprints.
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Miami
INS
G-man
Jimmy Cash
Primary ballots go out Saturday for county election
Washington county prepares ballots for the upcoming primary with 12 000 copies printed. Miss Ethel Gn county auditor oversees distribution to 22 precincts as polls open Monday at eight oclock and close at eight in the evening. Voting locations remain as in the last election except Wellman and Nira shifts to the community hall and school house respectively. Ballots include 7 795 Republican 2 770 Democratic and 1 945 Farmer Labor.
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Washington County
Ethel Gn
Eigct
Grecian
Germany protests again over Czech actions in Prague
In Prague June 3 Germany lodged a second protest after a Czech apology for earlier incidents. German ambassador Ernest Eisenlohn presented the complaint to the foreign office alleging high handed acts by Czechoslovakian soldiers and police against German citizens in their new representations following a raid on a German home.
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Prague
INS
Germany
Ernest Eisenlohn
Foreign Office
Iowa Democrats weigh candidates for judgeship post
In a report on party dynamics, late Senator Louis Murphy and Iowa representatives urged candidates. Eicher is highlighted for the judgeship while Seth Thomas of Fort Dodge is named as solicitor general for the AAA. Observers disagree on Eicher’s chances. Hurja notes party strategy often sacrifices one region to gain overall ticket strength.
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Louis Murphy
Iowa
Eicher
Seth Thomas
Fort Dodge
AAA
Wearin
White House
Emil Hurja
James A. Farley
National Committee
Diploma Recipients of Junior College Class of 1938
The list honors the ten highest graduates and names numerous diploma recipients including Cecelia Bruty Mabel Burger Virginia Crafl Helen Finney Cathleen Godfrey Catherine Hardy Wilma Kerr Milburn Krabill Vincent Krabill Kittle Mae Maddock Anna Plummer Matthew John Redlinger Zora Rhodes Lois Samson Norman Schoonover Ssther Smith Frances Stewart Keith Stewart Adrian Sutton Claude Eugene Tucker Naomi Wilson Charles Wulf Dale Adrian Mary Elizabeth Atchison Robert Wendell Baker and many others from the 1938 class in Ocean Park and surrounding communities.
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Cecelia Jane Bruty
Mabel Burger
Virginia Crafl Helen Finney
Cathleen Godfrey
Catherine Hardy
Wilma Kerr Milburn Krabill Vincent Krabill Kittle Mae Maddock
Anna Plummer
Matthew John Redlinger
Zora Rhodes
Lois Samson
Norman Schoonover
Ssther Smith
Frances Stewart
Keith Stewart
Adrian Sutton Claude Eugene Tucker
Naomi Wilson
Charles Wulf
Dale Adrian
Mary Elizabeth Atchison
Robert Wendell Baker
Donald W. Bealer
Ada Mae Beenblossom
Donald M. Beemblossom
Stewart Bell Thelma Ruth Henson
Robert B. Benson
Richard Birney
Donald PD
Eliven
Ruth Boller
Dorothy Mae Boyd Rosella Brinning
Mare Helle Brown
Geraldine KE
Hioward
Burham
Carolyn M. Carbee
Dixie Carter
Stanley W. Chabal
Marjorie Chalupa
Margaret Chalupa
Lawrence Taylor Crayton
Geraldine Crone
Donald H. Custer
Mildred Davis
Carl J Tunebluth
Lawrence Trubert
Kephert Tohn Francie Killian, Jr
Jnacanestine
Gweneth Krusor Charlotte Naam Kyle
Ruth Vo Lamansky
Washington High class of 1938 launch into new voyage
Salutatory voices the class of 1938 assem bled for graduation at Washington High School. Speakers praise parents teachers and friends and compare graduates to mariners preparing to sail from a sheltered harbor into the sea. Some remain to pursue higher study while others set sail with the tide.
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Washington High School
Valedictory Address Reflects On Life Beyond High School
In a valedictory reflection, Mary Atchison compares high school to a harbor for training before life at sea. She urges graduates to use their talents for science, teaching, farming, or labor while stressing selflessness amid employment challenges.
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Mary Atchison
Marie Curie
Father
Nancy Hanks
Washington School Grads End Year with Diplomas
Washington high school and junior college held their 68th and 11th commencement respectively. 106 high school graduates and 24 junior college students received diplomas from President Glenn Mace as crowds packed the Methodist Church. 130 total diplomas were awarded, with scholarships announced for Wilma Richards and Naomi Johnson. Matt Redlinger will enter West Point. Miss Della Patton was honored for her long service as principal. Dr Karl Harper urged trustees to remain trustworthy and work together to avoid betrayal.
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Glenn Mace
Washington Board of Education
Methodist Church
EB. A. Ralston
American Legion Auxiliary
Wilma Richards
George and Ella Gun
Griffith Trust Fund
Naomi Johnson
Ralston
Matt Redlinger
West Point Military Academy
Mace
Patton
Della Patton
Washington
Miss Patton
Leeward
Karl &. Harper
Simpson College
Indianola
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Kraschel
Joe Dura
In Lee
America
Canton
Princeton, Fla
Cash
James Bailey Cash, Jr
Daryl Fetters
Milo Steele
Paul Campbell
John Hughes
Dave Pearson
Don Loyer
Ralston Meek
Milo Steele, Jr
Merle Simpson
Harry Humble
John Saul
Herring
Hoover
G. Edgar Hoover
Florida
William Campbell
Holmes Carvers
Fillmore Arr
Yoder Skornicka
LeRoy Buechtel
Jewell Jewell
Holt
Yoder Sousa
Kicher
William
Kenyon
Iown
Eighth Circuit Court
Arthur G. Butten
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Wellman
Nira
Junior College
Doris M. Leffler Dorothy Arlene Liveray
William J. Longer Bess M. Lowe
Charles A. Maas
Martha Anne Mace
Donald J. Marek William Joseph Marie Mary Esther Masson Flerman
William Matucha L.eola Mae McLamore
Dorothy L. Melinsky Donald Max Messer Lievad W. Miller
Heatrice
May Moore and Afaharty
Margaret Isabella Morrison Hetty M. Mulcahy
Mildred Ro Musil Mildred Oldfield Omer W. Palmer David RB. Pearson Mee
Rita Ragan
Charles William Rawn Fern Reinier Wilma Jane Richards
Ralph Schoonover
Virginia Maxine Schoonover
Martha Dixie Simons Rosella
Eileen Sheetz
Mary V. Shelangoski
Poth Barbera Smith
Margaret Jean Snider
Claire Stalder
Meith D. Statler
Mexine Steele Allee Meurthe Stoops
Harold FE. Strum
Mary Westphal
Earl Harper
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