Wallace family funeral attendees noted in Milton Wallace visit
Milton Wallace of Palo Alto plans to return home after attending his father M. Y. Wallace's funeral. Nettie Wallace of Oklahoma City also came for the service with Mt. Vernon figures Lee Wallace and Jeannette, MT Vernon college coach and student respectively. Victor Freding and sister Victoria traveled from Des Moines to visit, while Shirley Clark attends state university commencement events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Wallace
Palo Alto
California
M. Y. Wallace
Nettie Wallace
Oklahoma City
Lee Wallace
Jeannette
Mt. Vernon
Lee
Mt. Vernon College
Victor Freding
Des Moines
Miss Victoria
Shirley Clark
the State University
Local Ad Recap: Groceries Gifts and Jobs
Small notices show Crail's selling J J Cash Woven names in multiple colors and sizes. Des Moines guest Lettie Braden visits the Genkinger home while Miss Marguerite Hicks takes a new stenographer post at C W Busby Co. Also noted are auctioneer K F Macon in Washington Iowa and June orders for woven names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettie Braden
Des Moines
John Genkinger
Marguerite Hicks
C. W. Busby & Co. Plant
Mabel Whittaker
California
Two Duofold Davenports Recovered, In Good Condition
Two Duofold Davenport sofas have been traded in for new furniture. They have been re covered and are in good condition. Families seeking a Duofold Davenport should consider these two available pieces.
Local News Briefs From Washington Iowa Area
Miss Irma Waymack returns from Cedar Falls to Washington as Mrs C 6 Pilly heads to Burlington for lectures before German artist youths. Washington residents plan to drive to Lexington for a strawberry and ice cream festival at the Methodist church. Frank Sherlock and daughters Ruth Elizabeth visit Washington. Dr J C Boice attends Keokuk medical colleges reunion in Iowa City. J Craft of Fairfield visits Washington on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilly
Burlington
Washington
Lexington
Methodist Church
Frank Sherlock
Ruth Elizabeth
West Chester
J. C. Boice
Iowa City
Keokuk
Sluice University Medical School
Wisconsin Governor Opposes July 4 Nuclear Test Stance
Governor Blaine of Wisconsin, who opposed the September aviation defense test, reiterates opposition to the proposed July 4 test. He forwarded his earlier protest letter to the War Department and sees no reason to revise his position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Blaine
Wisconsin
Davis
War Department
Weeks
Iowa National Guard officers ordered to school of instructions
All officers of the Iowa National Guard are to attend a school of instructions from June 23 to 26. Major General Matt A. Tinley will head the school and Brigadier General Lloyd D. Ross of the 67th Infantry Brigade is named executive officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yes Moines
Iowa National Guard
Lasher
Matt A. Tinley
Lloyd D. Ross
67Th Infantry Brigade
Presbyterians to Restore Noted Church in Virginia
United Presbyterians launch drive to restore the Old First Church in Alexandria Virginia a historic building begun in 1774 with backing from Dr John Grier Hibben Gov Lee Trinkle Mrs Selden Spencer and others The campaign aims to raise funds within a year to begin restoration and notes the churchs role in Masonic and colonial history including burial sites of James Craik George Washington and other notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Old First Church
Alexandria
John Grier Hibben
Princeton
KE. Lee Trinkle
Virginia
Selden P. Spencer
Missouri
Edwin A. Alderman
University of Virginia
Huston Thompson
Robert Lansing
John B. Gordon
Fairfax Street
Lord Fairfax
George Washington
Masonic Lodge
James Muir
Alexandria Lodge of Masons
John Carlyle
General Braddock
James Craik
General Washington
No Blimp Expeditions to Polar Regions Planned
Secretary Wilbur rejects sending airships Los Angeles or Shenandoah on a polar rescue. He cites feasibility issues and weather risks, noting Los Angeles will retry Minnesota after a motor failure. A French polar relief effort led by Dr. Jean Charcot is reported forming in Paris ahead of July departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilbur
Los Angeles
Shenandoah
Amundes Volar
Ero Club
Navy Department
Minnesota
Los Angel
Cleveland
Amundsen
Paris
Jean Charcot
Japanese Gardens As Models of Perfection
Prof Takumi Tono landscape architect of Waseda University on a U S lecture tour says Japanese gardens are pictures framed like paintings. He contrasts them with Western gardens which emphasize plants, noting Japanese gardens are more naturalistic than architectural and focus on overall composition. He is a Cornell graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Takumi Tono
Waseda University
Japan
United States
Tono
Cornell University
Grain Exports Decline Across United States Last Week
United States grain exports fell to 2,626,000 bushels last week from 4,784,000 the prior week. Wheat led with 1,837,000 bushels vs 2,559,000. barley 24,900 vs 1,504,000. corn 200,000 vs 206,000. oats 64,000 vs 469,000. rye 0 vs 703,000. Canadian grain shipments reached 1,910,000 vs 1,987,000 the week before. Wheat flour exports totaled 259 barrels, up from 243.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Commerce Department
Tornado District Draws Thousands of Sightseers
In the Persia and Yorkshire tornado district near Council Bluffs Iowa on Sunday an estimated 15 000 to 20 000 automobile loads of people visited the area. Milk cans were placed along the road with a sign reading A little cash will help and many visitors contributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Persia
Yorkshire
Texas Embarking Upon New Venture in State Education
Lubbock prepares for a new Texas Technological college with $1,000,000 state funds and 2000 acres. Dr. Horn envisions a forward looking institution excluding Greek fraternities, bans hazing, and focuses on character and democracy. The plan emphasizes accessible entry, no dismissals for low grades, and a faculty of “manly men and womanly women.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Lubbock
Plains
West Place
Horn
Collegee That
Texas Technological College Oy
PW. Stern
Car Crash Fatality Near Fairfax Claims Young Farmer
The body of 21 year old Charles Dusil a farmer living near Fairfax was found partially submerged in a creek with his car on top of him. The car struck a narrow bridge leaped into the creek during the night and is thought to have occurred around 10 o clock as he was returning home. The death is believed to be from the crash rather than drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pound
Car
Cedar Rapids
Charles Dusil
Fairfax
Dasil
Passing Show Speeches in Japan Precede Public Dinners
The London Humorist notes that speeches at public dinners in Japan occur before the meal begins, illustrating the perceived wisdom of the East as displayed by the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
East
London
Noted social notes and travels from the county
Friday announcement hints at something unusual. Gwendolyn Long returns home after appendix surgery at the county hospital. D W Dayton attends Grand Lodge sessions in Davenport. Beatty family departs for St Paul for a few days. Keck residence undergoes exterior stucco remodeling. Harry Bell returns from a three week western trip highlighting Leigh Bell at USC and the Burnell home in Seattle.
taxi service passenger and staff updates from Iowa towns
J L Brookahrt carried a business passenger to Oskaloosa this morning. Edna Klein left for Mt Pleasant to teach romance languages at Iowa Wesleyan summer school. Elizabeth Lohberger returned to Rock Island after completing the first year of nurse training at St. Anthony's Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Brookahrt
Oskaloosa
Edna Klein
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa Wesleyan
Elizabeth Lohberger
Rock Island
St. Anthony's Hospital
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Bebe Daniels
Tom Moore
Rolling Pin
Rolly Rowee
Bebe
Giddap
Triangle Auto Supply Co
Esther MacGugin
Corpus Christi
West
Bugs
McElhinney Drug Co
Dr. Frey
Ollie
Frank McKay
Advt
Fairmount Creamery Company
Lawrence Genkinger
Chicago
Johnn C Genkinger
J & J Cash
Crail's
K. F. Macon
Wasington
Iowa
W. W. Wilson
Paul Jones
Crail’s
Edith Miller Hay
Indianola
Simpson College
Donald Ross
W. W. Stephens
Valvoline
Washington Oil Co
Low Feat
Irma Waymack
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
National Guard School
Presbyterians
Cretary
Washington Cleaners
Breese
Krouth
Gwendolyn Long
D. W. Dayton
Washington Lodge
Davenport
Grand Lodge
S. P. Beatty
Floyd
Gertrude
Elizabeth Irwin
Beatty Ford
St Paul
Carl Keck
Keck
Harry Bell
Leigh
University of Southern California
K A. Burnell
John Shields & Sons
Titus Cash and Carry Store
Duco
Hamm Auto Top Company
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Duco—Du Pont Duco
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