Fireworks stock destroyed after sprinkler failure in Waterloo
Ten thousand dollars worth of fireworks at the Waterloo Papeco were ruined Sunday night when an automatic sprinkler released about a thousand gallons of water. Gus Thode, president of the company, said most of the supply had been sold and is now unrecoverable. A separate note reports a 10 month old baby in Rogsville who swallowed an open safety pin. doctors in Rochester removed the pin without further harm.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Papeco
Gus Thode
Waukon Tech
Gaylord Moose
Rogsville
Wks
Rochester
Minn
Des Moines Storm Wrecks Buildings Causes Flooding in Iowa
A severe wind and rainstorm hit northern and eastern Iowa early Sunday, tearing down buildings and washing out corn and oats fields. Telephone and electric service were disrupted. Reported rainfall included Hidera four inches in three hours, Belmond Waverly Mason City and Vinton three to four inches, Cedar Falls 4.3 inches, and Garner four inches, with no injuries reported.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Hidera
Belmond
Waverly
Mason City
Vinton
Cedar Falls
Garner
Iowa State to Host thirteenth Annual Co operation Institute
More than 3,000 agricultural cooperators from across the nation will gather at Iowa State College June 21 to 25 for the thirteenth annual session of the American Institute of Co operation. The event, held jointly with the Town Country Life Institute, will focus on practical farmer problems in a shirt-sleeve setting.
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Ames
Iowa State College
American Institute of Co-operation
Town Country Life Institute
White Robin Dead Shocks Waukon Bird Lovers
White robin once a local spectacle in Waukon has died last week. The rare visitor had made the town its home for weeks, and its death remains unexplained.
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Waukon
Petitions Seek Special Election on Cedar Rapids Electric Franchise
Citizens in Maquoketa circulate petitions asking the city council to call a special election to decide whether Iowa Electric Co. of Cedar Rapids should receive an extension of its franchise. The current franchise does not expire until December 1940.
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Maquoketa
Iowa Electric Co
Cedar Rapids
Utilities Workers Organize Union in Ottumwa
Robert Logsdon of St Louis announces that Iowa Southern Utilities Co employees formed a union Saturday night in Ottumwa electing Virgil Bryant as temporary president.
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Utilites
Newton Robert Logsdon
St. Louis
Committee of Industrial Organization
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Ottumwa
Virgil Bryant
Ames State 4-H Girls Ticket Names for 1927 Officers
The state 4-H girls ticket for the 1927 officers was named at the annual convention opening Wednesday on the Leew State College campus. Candidates include Mary Ellen Wendell Bronson Francesa Fllingsworth Cory don Marie Riley Ames Mil dred Taylor Milford Carol Schultz Lost Nation Maxine Dial Ottumwa Helen LeFever Muscatine and Marie Grunwald Blairstown. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. McFarlare and the McFarlanes returned from Red Cloud Nebraska and Colorado.
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AMES
Lews State College
Mary Ellen Wendell
Bronson
Francesa Fllingsworth
Corydon
Marie Riley
Mildred Taylor Milford
Carol Schultz
Lost Nation
Maxine Dial
Ottumwn
Helen LeFever
Muscatine
Marie Grunewald
Blairstown
Ruth Smith Wins Talent Contest At Legion Event
Ruth Smith received the audience vote to win a talent contest sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary on a Saturday evening, earning a Chicago tryout with other regional talent. She starred in a dramatic sketch with Lawrence Whisler and Wendel Baker, and the show featured acts by Margare t Schneider Merrill Ostrus Norma Mae Payne Leigh Soule and many others in a varied program.
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Ruth Smith
The
Legion Auxiliary
Chicaro
Chicago
Lawrence Whisler
Wendel Baker
Margaret Schneider
Margareet Schneider
Merrill Ostrus
Norma Mae Payne
Washington
Leigh Soule
Donald Hines
den Hoyer
Archie Horack Finte
Handel Maxine Allen
Girls
Maxine Allen
Ruth Dupuis
Sally Mengold
Jo Anne Schmoeller Soo
Old Man River
Lloyd Hughes
Paul Campbell
Connie
Robert Deatsch
Riverside
June Goodwin
Lois Humble
Keith Hammond
Showdown to be welcomed by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt backs a test of his plan for restoring presidential powers through a government reorganization proposal. Congress leaders say he seeks only restoration while opponents claim new grants of power. Senate and House committees push toward a showdown under White House pressure.
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Washington
PD C
INS
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Senate
House
Wind Storm Damages Homes and Trees in Town
Debris from a severe wind storm swept Washington causing widespread tree falls and damaged buildings. A rotten maple toppled onto the roof of Dave Donovan’s home at 320 West Third while another uprooted tree hit a park bench in Central Park. Power and telephone lines were down briefly as crews cleared debris and repaired service.
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Washington
L. A. Warren
Iowa Avenue
H. W. Johnson
Weat Third
Dave Donovan
Shields
A. CC. Shields
North
Munn
Central Park
Iowa Southern Utilities
Mike Robinson
Sigourney
Wapello
S. U
Wellman
West Chester
Uhurper
Keota
Harper
Birka Bound Over in Riverside DUI Case
Birka, 23, waived preliminary hearing before Justice J EB Bovee this morning on a charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated. He was bound over to the district court, furnished bonds, and was released.
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Birka
Riverside
Justice of the Peace
J. EB. Bovee
District Court
Fractures Arm in Automobile Crash Near West Liberty
Mrs. Floyd Harvey suffered a broken arm and head wash in an accident seven miles east of West Liberty while returning from Davenport with her husband. The car upset in a ditch after they passed a truck but could be driven home. Mrs. Harvey was treated at Washington county hospital and released. Mr. Harvey had a light knee injury.
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Floyd Harvey
Davenport
Harvey
County plans preschool child physical exams countywide
Dr. E. L. Walsh directs county health unit exams for pre school children to allow two months for corrected defects before school. Examinations occur in Rubio Brighton West Chester New Heveven Highland Center June dates. other townships to schedule with doctor presence or county nurse Miss Stella Jorpeland assisting.
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E. L. Walsh
Rubio
Brighton
West Chester
New Heeven
English River Township
Highland Township
Highland Center School
Ainsworth
Marion Township
Shiloh
Lime Creek Township
Kalona Wellman
Jackson Township
Lexington
Crayfordeville
Walsh
Stella Jorpeland
Anniversary Program at 8 Tonight at A M E Church
The seventy fifth anniversary program at the A M E Church begins at eight tonight. The program includes song by the congregation invocation by Rev W M Berry scripture reading selections by the Radio Kings greeting from the city council by Mayor R L Lytle responses by P A Melamore greetings from city attorneys by County Attorney Richard A Stewart response by Mrs P A Melamore history of the church by Mrs Emma Black greetings from the Ministerial Association by Rev Vernon I Carter response by H K Crayton silver offering and benediction Crayton master of ceremonies.
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W. M. Ber
Tho
Radio Kings
R. L. Lytle
P. A. MeLamore
Richard A. Stewart
Mra. P. A
Scottsboro defendant Heywood Patterson affirmed on appeal
The Alabama Supreme Court upheld the 75 year sentence of Heywood Patterson, one of the nine Scottsboro defendants, who had appealed his assault conviction. The ruling confirms the long prison term in a landmark trial context.
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Montgomery
All
Heywood Patterson
Scottsboro
State Supreme Court
Maintain Guards at Monroe and Pickets Threats
Armed men patrolled near the Newton Steel plant amid riots last Thursday in Monroe. Sheriffs deputies and 500 volunteers remained on call after union threats while a mass protest meeting passed peacefully. John L. Lewis announced 9,000 miners in captive coal mines cannot return until new contracts are negotiated.
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Monroe
Midh
Newton
Washington, D. C
INS
Bethlehem and Youngstown Steel Companies
John L. Lewis
CIO
Perfect Attendance Names in Washington Grade Schools
The four public grade schools in Washington announce pupils with perfect attendance for the last school year. Lincoln school lists Rod Dodder Dick Dodder Bobby Thompson in grade two Evelyn Krakbill in grade three Charles Crull Kenneth Keene in grade ?. Wallace lists Barbara Etter Mary Justine George in grade four Leota Brown in grade one. Centennial lists Mary Cupp Edna Watson Jimmy Crossett Virginia Moothart with grades not listed. Heights lists Delbert Earll Robert Bontrager in grade five Charles Kelly in grade four Calvin Little in grade three.
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Washington
Lincoln School
Rod Dodder
Dick Dodder
Bobby Thompson
Evelyn Krabill
Charles Crull
Kenneth Keene
Wallace
Barbara Etter
Mary Justine George
Leota Brown
Centennial
Mary Cupp
Edna Watson
Jimmy Crossett
Virginia Moothart
Heights
Delbert Earll
Robert Bontrager
Charles Kelly
Calvin Little
Farmers Getting Bait for Hoppers in County Fight
County Agent W. J. Roudabueh warns grasshopper danger remains despite rains. Farmers should contact township soil conservation committee members to organize a coordinated bait distribution and demonstrations to protect crops.
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W. J. Roudabueh
Township Soil Conservation Committee
Grasshopper Emergency Committee
Pope Pius Condition Worsens in Rome
Rome reports Pope Pius's health has deteriorated with his physician spending every night at Castel Gandolfo to administer restoratives as doctors battle the illness.
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Rome
Pius
Castel Gandolfo
Thirty Day Jail Term for Intoxication Disturbance
Forrest Schirmer received a thirty day sentence in county jail for intoxication and causing a disturbance at an unrelated home. He was jailed last night after being released only a week earlier from a prior sentence.
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Forrest Schirmer
Justice Court
Onder
Pageant on Washington County history at Crawfordsville
Historical pageant to be performed Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. in Crawfordsville detailing the founding of the Methodist Episcopal church with scenes from 1835 to 1837. Notables include Adam Ritchey John Black and Reverend Asa West. no admission fee, Centennial Gift envelopes handed to all.
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Nellie Manners
Crawfordsville
Ville
Methodist Episcopal Church
Alberta Cochran
Adam Ritchey
Lyle Lowe
Diil Ritchey
Sarah Ritchey
John Black
Ritchey
Virgil Owens
Matthew Moorhead
Lydia Osborn
Marie Welch
David Gobie
Carl Martin
Lydia Pence
Lucile Rosas
Asa D. West
Sp Peeee
B. G. Henkins
Eee Neuen
Forrest McNeill
Henry Summers
J. Bhook
Black
Crawfor
Ina Mae Walker
Dwaynpe
Henss
Gladys Rose
Joseph H, Jones
John Nelso
Robert Miller
John Hulick
Nancy Goble
Adria Lease
Carl Atkinson
J. L. Kirkpatrick
Squire Ritchey
Moorhead
Asa I. West
Moorhead School
Washington County
Skunk River
Crooked Creek Landing
Justice of the Peace
M. E. Centennial Gets Under Way
Crawfordsville marks the 100th anniversary of its Methodist Church with large morning and evening audiences. Epworth League rally featured Rev. Fred Miller of the Burlington district. Iowa Wesleyan College President Henry spoke at eight o clock. Charles Wesley praised as a great hymn writer by Pastor C W Cochran.
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Crawfordsville
Judiciary Report Is Against It
The Senate Judiciary Committee filed an adverse majority report opposing President Roosevelt's bill to enlarge the Supreme Court. It argues the measure invades judicial powers, endangers minority rights, and violates the constitution. The report, approved by ten committee members, says it would grant political control over the court and alter the American government.
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Washington, D. C
INS
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
America
Judicial Department
Legislative
Executive Departments
Judiciary committee verdict on Roosevelt court reorganization bill
The senate judiciary committee issues an adverse report urging rejection of the president’s bill to reorganize the judiciary. It argues the plan undermines court independence, violates constitutional principles, concentrates power, and expands political control, with few past unconstitutional acts cited in defense.
Hymns Highlight Old Time Church Music Service
Rev Oscar J Fix of Wayland will lead the Crawfordsville church music program tomorrow evening. He emphasizes the old hymns from the new Methodist hymnal and notes every doctrine of the Christian faith and every phase of human experience are expressed in six thousand five hundred hymns from his pen.
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Crawfordsville
Oscar J. Fix
Wayland
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