Bus and Rail Debate on Washington County Transport
In Depression era debate residents note Reister Produce trucks and branch houses, rising bus use, and rail taxes. The piece discusses shipments to New York, Washington depots, post office trucks, and the potential for interstate rules to level competition between railroads and road transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reister Produce Company
Chicago
New York City
Reister Brothers
Wellman
Columbus Junction
Wayland
Riverside
United States
Senate
Lee
Case Against Violet Sharpe and Brinkert Collapses
New Jersey authorities face criticism as Violet Sharpe dies by her own hand just before further questioning in the Lindbergh baby case. The circumstantial case against Sharpe and chauffeur Ernest Brinkert collapses, though Brinkert remains in Alpine as a voluntary prisoner. Ernest Miller from Closter now claims he was with Sharpe and Ernie on March 1 at a roadhouse the night of the kidnapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Violet Sharpe
Englewood
N. J
New Jersey
Dwight W. Morrow
Ernest Brinkert
Brinkert
Alpine
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Ernest
Ernie) Miller Closter
Miss Sharpe
Ernie
Cal Coolidge Seen As Clear-Sighted Leader
The item notes Calvin Coolidge as a decisive voice amid widespread talk and alibis, suggesting he remains able to see ahead. It mentions Will H. Hays and Bishop Cannon in a light, satirical tone about public figures and current debates.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Will H. Hays
Old Presbyterian
Bishop Cannon
Calvin Coolidge
Calvin
Washington Defeats Giants 8-0 in Negro League Tilt
Stan Kiesey dominated with 14 strikeouts as the Capital City Giants were limited to three hits. Washington jumped early with four runs in the first inning and added four more in the sixth to seal an 8-0 victory. McAvoy Case Martin Thompson and Mays sparked the offense while Rice faced heavy pressure throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Kiesey
Des Moines
Capital City Giants
Kiesey
Rice
Washington
Giants
Washington O
McAvoy Case
Martin
Thompson
Mays
S. Kiesey
McAvoy
Jackson
Preston
Knottnerus
Boileau
Washington AB
T. Kiesey
D. Kiesey
Jacobs
Case
W. Kiesey
Winn
Winn, 2B Ed 0 2Bannes Miller, Clark, Rf Ance Atlg Oenae
AB Bpoa
Supzi
Meyers
Et Jackson
Crow
Hays
Henderson
Awe
Osm
Marion
Floods Threaten Northwestern Iowa Rail Lines
Flood damage loomed in northwestern Iowa after heavy weekend rain swelled the Floyd River and other streams. The Floyd rose and swept over banks near Alton, while a rail line section washed away at Brunsville. Traffic was delayed on highways and the railroad as precipitation fell across the state, with the heaviest rains in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
Floyd River
Alton
Brunsville
Vacation Bible School Sees Big Enrollment
Seventy five children attended the Daily Vacation Bible School at the Presbyterian church opening this morning. The three week program runs daily 9 to 12 except weekends with swimming periods on the last periods of Tuesday through Friday mornings.
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Daily Vacation Bible School
The
Presbyterian Church
Fairfield Pastor Delivers Address at Union Young People Service
Rev C V Allison of Fairfield spoke at the United Presbyterian church addressing two types of people leaners and lifters. He based the talk on a poem as fifty young people listened Miss Ruth Stewart sang with Mrs A A Vinz accompanying Group singing was led by Milan Thompson with Miss Eva Diller at the piano Rev Allison offered the prayer Sherman Watson presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Allison
Fairfield
Union
United Presbyterian Church
Ruth Stewart
A. A. Vinz
Milan Thompson
Eva Diller
Doctor closes Baker Hospital at Muscatine today
Muscatine Iowa June 13 Dr J L Statler ordered to vacate the hospital formerly run by Norman Baker. Statler closed the institution after leasing the property from the Baker Investment Company following an injunction against Baker’s practice. The hospital here, involved in prior legal skirmishes with the state, is now unoccupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
INS
Norman Baker
J. L. Statler
Statler
Baker Investment Company
Baker
Baker Company
Cars in Collision on Primary Road Near Ainsworth
Automobiles driven by George Williams and Greg Smith crashed on primary road No.61 near Ainsworth yesterday evening. Both cars were damaged but occupants were not seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williams
Greg Smith
Iowa State Moose Set Waterloo Meet June 12 13
About 1000 Moose and families from across Iowa are expected for the annual Iowa State Moose Association meeting in Waterloo June 12 and 13. Notables include U S Senator James J. Davis former congressman Frederick N Zihlman and Moose leaders. Events feature a mammoth parade, Legion frolic, banquet and ball, plus a sight seeing trip and discussions on scholarships and future meetings in Davenport and Rock Island.
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Iowa State Moose
Waterloo
Davis
Iowa
Iowa State Moose Association
United States
James J. Davis
Pennsylvania
The
Frederick N. Zihlman
Maryland
Malcolm R. Giles
Moose Heart
Illinois
Waterloo Lodge
Black Hawk County
Town State Moose Association
Davenport
State Legion
Iowa Moose
State Association
Glenn A. Tib
Iowa Crop Conditions Report Shows Mild Gains and Declines
Iowa crop conditions on June 1 show oats and barley improving while winter wheat remains well below 1931 and 1926-30 averages. Oats expected yield around 86 bushels per acre, pasture conditions stronger than last year, apples and peaches lag in places, and milk production per cow near five year averages.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Leslie M. Carl
Probate of Clayton C Pearson Will Set for July Hearing
Edna C. Purvis clerk of district court notifies that the last will of Clayton C. Pearson, dated January 16, 1922, has been filed in Washington County Iowa No 6370. A hearing is fixed for July 2 1932 at 9 99 o clock before the district court or clerk at the courthouse in Washington Iowa. Citizens interested must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the deceaseds last will and testament. Dated June 18 1932. Seal of the court. Dr Carl Kunath returning from Harvard Medicine degree will begin internship at Cincinnati General Hospital July 1 after stopping in Chicago en route home.
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Clayton C. Pearson
Court House
Washington
Iowa
District Court
D. W. Hamilton
Carl Kunath
Boston
Mass
Harvard
Cininnati General Hospital
Cinccinnati, C
Chicago
Columbus Gazette Picnic Set for June 24 at Chautauqua Park
The Columbus Gazette announces its annual picnic on June 24 at Chautauqua park. A noon picnic dinner will precede a program honoring George Washington conducted by Mrs. Wol ford. A children's day program will follow.
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Columbus Junction
Columbus Gazette
Chautauqua Park
George Washington
Wolford
Rebekah lodge convention set for Grandview in June
Muscatine and Louisa counties Rebekah lodges plan the thirty second annual convention at Grandview on June 18 with forenoon afternoon and evening sessions. Officers from Grandview include Fannie Shew president Hila Reed vice president Ollie Thompson secretary Ethel Colgar treasurer.
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Evangelical Church of Cairo
J. M. Robertson
Old Clifton Club
Vincent Skubal
John A
Elizabeth Morgan Rees
Edward R. Rees
Columbus City
Rowland Rees
Columbus Junction
Richard Jenkins, Cotter
Elizabeth Ann Davis
Irene Smith
Creco
Roe Hawkins
Anna Cuthamp
Holland Furch
Lee Cutkomp
Basil
Oliver Cutkomp
L. B. Cutkomp
Donald
Jeff Cutkomp
John
Betty
Robert
Chet Cutkomp
Arnold Dean
Mary
Louis
Benjamin Cutkomp
Maud Boulton
Robert Kulp
Rebekah
Muscatine
Louisa Counties
Grandview
Fannie Shew
Hila Reed
Ollie Thompson
Ethel Colgar
Anna Morrison
West Liberty
Merle Schabilion
Mary Mohlie
Wapello
Anna Reynolds
Nichols
Goldie Overson
Wilton
Gertrude Griffin
Letts
Emma Waterhouse
Oakville
Bernice Vetter
Lucy Stocke
H. M. Gilkey
Lee Syphrit
West Middlesex Pa
Louisa County
Four-H
Columbus Chautauqua Park
Mary Pauline Hiller
Blue Bird Club
Jefferson Township
Marguerite North
W. S. Club
Elm Grove Township
Alice Louise Lowe
H. W. Club
Concord Township
Mary Griffith
F. B W. H. Club
Morning Sun Town
Lions club to sponsor Fourth of July at Columbus Chautauqua Park
The Lions club will sponsor a community Fourth of July celebration at Columbus Chautauqua Park with a program of games, contests, band concerts, fireworks and other attractions under L. S. Meyers postmaster. Picnic dinners at noon, free lemonade and no admission.
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Lions Club
Columbus Chatauqua Park
L. 5. Meyers
Alta B. Clift
Adell Newton
Cincinnati
Iowa
J. C. Richie
Burlington
Hilda Marsden
Belle Plain
the Reformed Church
Conesville
West Hill
McKay
South Hill
R. J. Gilkey
Columbus Junction
Church of God of Iowa
Cairo Church
Everette Naftzger
J. E. Gray
CC. E. Pierce
Evergreen Farms
Columbus City
Marian Hanft
Desmond Kulp
Louisa County
Community Nomination Event At W R C Meeting
Nomination of Garner en at the W R C meeting Friday afternoon led by Mrs William Gilkey patriotic instructor. Social hour committees include Mesdames William Gabriel S A Dwinell J A Green John Hoover Elizabeth Davis R J Gilkey and Miss Anna Duncan. Lyle Weber from Iowa State College Ames returned home for summer. John Oakes Davenport visited Friday with his mother Mrs Hir am Oakes who has been ill.
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William Gilkey
William Gabriel S. A. Dwinell
J. A. Green
John Hoover
Elizabeth Davis
R. J. Gilkey
Anna Duncan
Lyle Weber
Iowa State College
Ames
John Oakes
Davenport
Hiram Oakes
Dig Up Old Tragedy Near Sioux City
Workmen cutting a highway cut through a hill near Sioux City Iowa and uncovered four human skeletons buried fifteen feet deep along with a rotted buggy harness and a horse skeleton. Authorities believe the remains may be victims of a historic Indian massacre long ago.
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Sioux City
Iowa
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Reister Company
Washingon
Sigourney
Oskaloosa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington County
Los Angeles
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Baxtvers
Hany
Negro Ball Club
Fairfield Pastor
Edward U. Meyer
Moose
Sixth Judicial District of
Edna C. Purvis
Martha Butler
Charles H. Sabin
Women’s Organization For Prohibition Reform
Courtland Nicoll
Archibald Roosevelt
Senorita Josephina Olea M
Robert Silva
Simeon D. Fess
Eeft
Ohio
Republican National Committee
G. O. P. Committee
Fess
Ralph E. Williams
Tom Connally
Texas
John Nance Garner
California
Connally
William G. McAdoo
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