Chautauqua Park Chosen for County Pageant Display
The county historical pageant set for July Fourth will be staged at Chautauqua Park with Commander Walter Conner announcing the site. Rehearsals begin at the high school gym and armory with Miss Edith Belleau leading the group alongside Mr. Wade and Jesse Miller.
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Chautauqua Park
Walter Conner
Leon Beatty Post
Weldon B. Wade
American Legion
Chautauqua
Wade
Edith Belleau
Jesse Miller
Grace Hill Church to Observe Children’s Day Sunday
Grace Hill Church west of town will host a Children’s Day program next Sunday evening at eight o’clock. The lineup includes songs, recitations, and readings by various students and classes, with Mr. Bender delivering the scriptural lesson and concluding remarks.
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Grace Hill Church
Mr. Bender
Bender
Josephine Hbrinning
Cloyce Hayes
Charles Libe
Kather Miller
Dwight Hayes
Roselle Brinning
Helen Turnipseed
Anna Marie Anderson
Lawrence Mikach
Fkugene Engel
Jesus
Donald Hayes
Hoyas
Miriam Miksch
Florence Johnson
Robert Turnipseed
Germany Sees Surge in Car Ownership and Driving Test Changes
Berlin May 19 driving one's own car is becoming a popular sport as more autos reach markets and Germany relaxes stringent driving license examinations. The shift follows broader adoption of personal vehicles and evolving traffic rules.
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Berlin
Germany
Magistrate hears confession in machine control case
A New York magistrate hears a chauffeur admit he could not control his machine, arguing that if he could have controlled it the officer would not have arrested him. The exchange underscores the defense of involuntary action in the case.
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New York Mail
Pageant Sees 400 Performers With 2500 Seats Arranged
Under Mr. Wade, daily practice continues for the pageant as organizers arrange seating for about 2,500 spectators. Policies implemented after two years ago’s seating complaints aim to prevent a repeat, with elaborate costumes and a Washington County history themed production. The Washington band will provide musical accompaniment.
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American Legion Jusiliary
Wade
Miller
Mmneluden Henry Bailey
Isabelle Minick
Alice Heaseltine
Elizabeth Sherman
Hetty Hollingsworth
Dean Beving
Washington County
Washington Band
Fourth of July Fund Drive Under Way in Washington
A committee led by Fred Downing and others began collecting subscriptions from Washington business men for the American Legion Fourth of July celebration. Most donations are $25 with a few larger gifts, aiming to cover rain insurance and equipment. The total pledged was 2050.50 dollars, with expectations of full payment plus late contributions. The post plans a prominent observance utilizing the funds.
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Fred Downing
Harold Tolander
Everette Griffith
Frank Cherryholmes
Clarence Barnett
Ray Guest
Washington
American Legion
Legion Post
Post
British debt payment to be made largely in cash
The next interest installment on the British debt due June 15 will be paid mostly in cash, with J. P. Morgan and Company acting as fiscal agents. In New York Dr. Morris W. Ehnes of Chicago was elected treasurer of the Methodist board of foreign missions.
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New York
J. P. Morgan and Company
Morris W. Ehnes
Chicago
Methodist Board of Foreign Missions
Warmest Day Yet Hints at Official 90 Degree Mark
Townwide impression swells that today is the warmest so far this year as midafternoon readings are absent yet the vibe points to near ninety degrees and the official tally may confirm the peak heat.
Clerk Clay County Beauty Shoppe Opens in Former Parlor
Mrs. Clara Dean announces a new Beauty Shoppe in the former Black Beauty Parlor. Mrs. H. F. Kumm and granddaughter Betty Willoughby returned to Chariton after visiting at Mrs. S. N. Sorrell's home. Mrs. KE. C. Nichols of Forrest City Ark has also been visiting the Sorrell home.
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Clara Dean
Black Beauty
H. F. Kumm
Betty Willoughby
Chariton
S. N. Sorrell
KE. C. Nichols
Forrest City
Ark
Sorrell
Dawes Nominated as Republican Vice President Candidate
Delegates at the party convention engaged in days of maneuvering over the vice presidential pick. After Chief Coolidge’s nomination, discussion centered on Kenyon, Curtis, and the revived Lowden surge, which drew the largest demonstrations despite his initial protest.
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Frank C. Lowden
Alinde
Ben
Lowden
Coolidee
William 8. Kenyon
Town
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Lowden Wins After Tumultuous Ballot Fight for Nomination
The first ballot produced 222 for Lowden 172 for Kenyon 149 for Dawes and 154 for Burton. On the second ballot Lowden surged to 779 with Burton 90 Kenan 74 and Dawes 32. Senator Willis moved for unanimous support but Wisconsin caused delay while Mondell restored order.
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Mr. Lowden
Judge Kenyon
General Dawes
Theodore E. Burton
Representative Burton
William H. Butler
Coolidge
Lowdon
Burton
Kenan
Dawes
Frank B. Willis
Ohio
Wisconsin
Mondell
Lowden
First annual United Presbyterian picnic planned at Sunset Park
Sunset park hosts the first annual United Presbyterian picnic for Keokuk presbytery churches next Thursday. The event emphasizes informal activities with music directed by committee chair Miss Hamilton and brief talks and features. Revs. McCrory and Wylie lead the program committee. Invitations go to nearby congregations and several towns in southeastern Iowa. A basket dinner follows at noon with Washington churches supplying drinks and dessert.
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United Presbyterian
Churches of
Sreed Hamilton Ia
J. Reade McCrory
Williard Wylie
Washington
Keota
West Chester
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville
Columbus City
Winfield
Morning Sun
Iowa
Greb and Stribling to Meet in July Fourth Ten-Round Bout
Promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons announced Harry Greb the middleweight champion and Young Stribling of Macon Georgia will box ten rounds at Michigan City on July 4. In Cleveland Greb outpointed Marty Parke in ten rounds for the heavyweight win.
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Brenton Harbor
Mich
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Harry Greb
Young Stribling
Macon
Michigan City
Cleveland
Marty Parke
Lions Club to focus on child welfare at June convention
Omaha reports Lions International plans for the year center on child welfare. Programs include caring for the blind and the crippled, publishing a Braille children's magazine, and rallying civic groups for undernourished children. Melvin Jones calls Lions a service club.
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Omaha
International Board of Directors
International Association of Lions Club
Lions International
Melvin Jones
Lions
Sterim
Japanese Capital Invested in Manchuria and Mongolia
Japanese statistics published by the colonial affairs bureau show about 750 900000 in private Japanese capital invested in Manchuria and Mongolia. The figure excludes the large holdings of the South Manchuria Railway Company where the government is the principal shareholder.
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Ching Tokio
Manchuria
Mongolia
Stasues
Colonial Affairs Bureau
South Manchuria
Meaning of the Word Mutt and its slang usage
The article explains mutt as a slang term for a dog especially a mongrel and as a mild insult for a person. It notes variant spellings mutt and wut and suggests calling someone a mutt is a casual way of saying they are a mixed breed or imperfect.
Minnie the mouse exterminator tops building trust ratings
In New York on June 13 the Equitable Building reports Minnie the veteran rodent ex terminate r is rated supreme by C T Coley, operating manager, as part of building operating equipment. Other cats praised by managers mark the trend in pest control across the National Association of Building Owners and Managers.
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New York
C.T. Coley
Equitable
National Association of Building Owners and Managers
Coley
Minnie
Jeann Guy
Announcements The Children's Day Program at Lexington Church
Notice that the Children’s Day program will be held at the Lexington church on Sunday morning at 4:30 PM. The announcement appears in a brief church notices column.
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Lexington
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