Local G A R Delegate Appointments and Civic Notes
Mrs A B Schmoeller attended the G A R convention in Council Bluffs representing the Washington Woman's Relief Corps and was named a delegate to the national gathering in Springfield this fall. The town advertises Lemmon's Pharmacy curb service and local business notices accompany social visits and medical society updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Schmoeller
Council Bluffs
Woman's Relief Corps of
Washington
Springfield
Lemmon
Lois Emry
Pleasant Plain
William Sitler
Shirley Clark Returns from State University Visit
Shirley Clark is home from Iowa City where he attended the State University. A light mid afternoon mood is lifted by trying an Oh Boy root beer to boost energy for the day. Weather outlook is partly cloudy with possible showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Clark
Iowa City
The
State University
Local Shoppers Make Weekend Stops Across Town
Wayland resident P. R. Alliman shopped today while Mrs. Frank Anwyl and Hazel Anwyl from Crawfordsville visited yesterday. Kenneth Blecha left for Spooner Wisconsin to stay with John Wingler and relatives for the summer. Milburn McKay couple visited Davenport yesterday afternoon. Ice cream and league benefit notes appear in the brief items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. R. Alliman
Wayland
Frank Anwyl
Hazel Anwyl
Crawfordsville
Kenneth Blecha
Spooner
Wis
John Wingler
M. E. Lawn
Milburn McKay
Davenport
Iowa couple charged with murder in infant death
Vera Leckhand and Henry Immens await grand jury action on murder charges after authorities found an infant's body buried under a garage in Harris. Immens admits burying the body. Leckhand says the infant was born dead. Medical examiners report lungs inflated after birth, indicating the infant lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibley
Iowa
INS
Vera Leckhand
Henry Immens
Harris
Here
Immens
Miss Leckband
McAdoo backs nationwide referendum on prohibition
William G. McAdoo former secretary of the treasury calls for a national referendum to decide whether the eighteenth amendment should be repealed or amended to allow Congress power to regulate or prohibit the liquor traffic. He says the people should vote through a referendum authorized by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Los Angeles
INS
William G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Cubit Defined as Elbow to Middle Finger Distance
The cubit is the ancient unit defined as the length from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. Estimates place it between 18 and 22 inches.
Lawmakers consider state bar association for Iowa
Iowa lawyers push a bill to create a state bar association that would license and disbar attorneys, set examination standards, and discipline members. The unit would levy a $7 annual fee, with $2 sent to state treasury and the rest funding administration. About 2,500 attorneys would be required to join if enacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iowa
State Bar Association
Iowa State Bar Association
Bar Association
Bar
Association
Towa
The
Warner Baxter Refuses Malibu Beach Fire Chief Post
Hollywood June 10 Warner Baxter film star refuses to remain as chief of the Malibu Beach volunteer fire department. He mocks municipal pressures and jokes about forming an airplane fire squad with Buster Keaton while citing past disasters and public criticism. Louise Fazenda and Janet Gaynor urge reconsideration.
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Hollywood
INS
Malibu Beach
Warner Baxter
Malbu Beach
Buster Keaton
Baxter
Manby
Walker
Cleopatra
Caesar
Louise Fazenda
Film Comedienne
Janet Gaynor
Nero
Rome
Dartmouth Old Timers Day Parade Draws Students
At Hanover New Hampshire Dartmouth College marks Old Timers Day with a campus and town parade featuring seniors in worn and tattered attire reflecting the long standing university tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
N. H
INS
Dartmouth
Twin foals born from Lancaster brood mare surprise locals
In Lancaster Kentucky a brood mare produced twins one mule and one horse colt. Garrard county farmer Dave Stephens confirms the tale and says the mare belongs to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Dave Stephens
Garrard County
Presbyterian Bible Class Meets For Charity and Fellowship
The Ladies Bible Class of the Presbyterian church hosted a meeting at Mrs. Gordon s home with president Mrs. Silas Korf presiding. Miss Anna Scott led devotions and Mrs. McGugin spoke on missions and presented Miss Margaret Cowden a needed gift. The group voted five dollars for the Daily Vacation Bible School. Refreshments were provided by a committee led by Mrs. Etta Glassburner.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Gordon
South Avenue C
Silas Korf
Anna Scott
McGugin
Margaret Cowden
M Irs
Etta Glassburner
Lydia Juzeler
Ella Kerr
George Snyder
Hollywood Kidnappers Target Rich Men in $12,000 Ransom
Acting detective captain Joseph Malina disclosed that two affluent Hollywood men were kidnapped by eastern gangsters and forced to pay 12 000 for their release. A director and another prominent Hollywood business man paid 4 000 and 8 000 respectively. Names were withheld, but the kidnapers’ identity was known. Mrs. George McKee and her daughter visit Hobart residents in Indiana.
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Hollywood
INS
Joseph Malina
Roy G. Currier
Malina
Louisa County Medical Society Meets in Wapello
The Louisa County Medical Society held its monthly meeting in Wapello last evening. Dr Pierson of Burlington presented a paper on The Use of Foreign Proteins in the Treatment of Disease, followed by a lively discussion after dinner at seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Medical Society
A. R
Court House
C. B. Luginbuhl
Des Moines
Auctignekhk
D. BF
Macon
Washington
Iowa
Red
C. A. Boice
Kyle
J Louisa County Medical Society
Wapello
Pierson
Burlington
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Madge Evanans
Una Merkel
Ralph Graves
Fox
Harry Carey
Rin-Tin-Tin
Chrysler
Rothschild
L. F. Keifer
Kalona
Nelson Woodford
Brighton
Pete Redlinger
Near Keota
Alta Groves
Keota
Alice Peterson
Daisy Huber
Yesterna
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Ellsworth Palmer
Wellman
Willard Palmer
J. R. Palmer
Winnie Palmer
Radda
Margaret Livingston
Northwestern University
Evanston
W. R. Davison
Luectiile Davison
University of Iowa
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Matinee
S. W. Brundage Carnival
St. Regis
GEO. L. McDaniel Druggist
Mare
Hank
Washington State
Washington State Bank
Territory
Washington, Iowa
Glen N. Barclay
Ross F. Davis
Lee A. Holland
Board of Directors
G. N. Barclay
R. F. Davis
John F. Foster
Ernest Knotek
Presbyterian Bible Class
Mrs. Bryan Coakley
Bryan Coakley
Sunset Park
Maurine
Maurine Martin
Burlington Hospital
Martin Tome
West Chester
Helen Martin
Marjorie
Mary Louise Robertson
Lucille Davison
Helen Schoonover
Evelyn and
Sherman Watson
Grant McKune
Donald Coats
William Masson
Miss Martin
Donald Bowes
John Robertson
Glen Martin
George McKee
Maxine
Hobart
Ind
Mrs. McKee
M. Crone
Harry Drake
Chocolate Shop
Washington Cleaners
South Side
Wisie Long
Shall Weiners
Tony
Thompson’s Choceronia
Co. W. Davis
Harry Reed
Goodrich
Tucker & Eicher
Chevrolet
Biles Furniture
C. H. Leu Co
Muscatine
Westphal
Jewelr
Crescent Inn
West Madison St
Iowa Motor Service Armory
Dixie Pep
Dixie Gas
Winstop Duzati
Washington Oil Co
Washington, Lows
Rae
Phat
John Shields & Sons
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