Iowa Votes on Repeal as Prohibition Stand Hangs
Iowa voters faced a light turnout as polls closed at 8 PM and returns were expected by 9 30. The vote centers on repealing the 18th amendment and Blaine provision with Gov Herring promising state liquor control if repeal passes in a special session.
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Weather record shows heat peak at 101 degrees
The daily high reached 101 degrees around 2 PM with yesterday at 97. A weak chance of light showers was forecast for tomorrow in parts of the state. No rain in Washington since May 29, over three weeks ago.
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Washington
American Pearl Defeats Devils in Two Kittenball Games
Two kittenball games at Junkin Field ended with American Pearl, the Little Demons, crushing the Giants 8 to 1 while the Button Factory narrowly defeated the Devils 8 to 7. About 350 spectators watched the high school team led by Barker Chance and Goodlander in a fast evening of play.
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Goodlander
Chance
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Kupka
Simms
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Wells
Dusenbery
Smith
Fatherhood under scrutiny in Santa Monica opinion piece
A provocative column questions the privileges of fathers, arguing they evade blame for harmful acts due to their role. The writer condemns excuse-making and notes that outsiders would face harsher judgment, labeling fatherhood a nearly universal, overestimated social “necessity.”
Banks Merge at Crawfordsville
The Peoples Savings Bank and the Wyman Savings Bank of Wyman have consolidated into one entity to continue as The Peoples Savings Bank, located in Crawfordsville. The merged bank has opened for regular business after release from restrictions. The communities express appreciation for the reorganization and pledge loyal support.
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Peoples Savings Bank
Wyman Savings Bank of
Wyman
Senate
No Fireworks Ban Enforced in Washington City
Mayor Lloyd Lytle announces a suit and notice that the sale and use of fireworks and firecrackers are not tolerated in Washington. No sales or uses permitted at this time within the city limits.
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Lloyd Lytle
Washington
Death of Child in Iowa City Hurled by Car
Carol Pownall six daughter of Professor Pred M Pownall was killed Monday afternoon after stepping into the street as a car driven by Berne Eneslin of Washington Iowa struck her. Eneslin rushed the child to Mercy hospital but she died before arrival. Coroner Maresh said no inquest will be held.
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Iowa
Carol Pownall
Pred M. Pownall
Berne Eneslin
Washington
Enslin
Mercy Hospital
H. H. Jacobsen
Eneslin
Pownalls
Pownall
Bureau of Accuracy and Fair Play
the Register and Tribune
Des Moines
George Maresh
J. W. Enslin
Berne
Gorhams Recovering After Tonsil Surgery
Robert and Barbara Gorham, who recently had their tonsils removed, are getting along nicely and show good spirits during recovery.
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Robert
Barbara Gorham
Tax Figures Changed by Supervisors in County Valuations
County auditor and board of supervisors announce changes to equalize real estate valuations across townships after state 20 percent reduction guidance. Some reductions exceed or fall short of 20 percent. city of Washington figures unchanged. Board forwards the equalization report to the state board for a July hearing.
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Washington
Inquest Into Hradek Death Incomplete
Dr W 8 Kyle county coroner heard five witnesses at the inquest into Alvin Hradek of Wellman killed in a two car collision west of Washington. Jane Stewart and Walter Richardson in the other car are hospitalized. The hearing will resume once their testimony can be submitted. Vernon Miller testified Hradek and he were in the car..
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Alvin Hradek
Wellman
Washington
Jane Stewart
Walter Richardson
Hradek
Fioth
Vernon Miller
Richardson
Lytle to chair July 4 program after Klein resignation
Mayor R L Lytle agreed to take the general chairmanship of the Case Field Emergency Kitchen benefit program for July 4. Rev Carl W Klein resigned due to other duties, praising the project’s value to Washington and unemployed families.
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R. L. Lytle
Casefield
Carl W. Klein
Klein
Waashington
Washington County
Lloyd Lytle
Case Field
Barber Pole Outburst Triggers Arrest in Bast Lake City
In Bast Lake City Utah police arrested D C Christensen for smashing a revolving barber pole after his impulse control failed. The incident followed complaints the pole had annoyed him and police described the action as an impulsive act of vandalism.
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Bast Lake City
Utah
Upp
D. C. Christensen
Tax Payment Sent by Express in Washington
WALLA WALLA Wash UP One taxpayer sent the county treasurer 74143 in currency by express to cover his annual bill. The action aimed to ensure timely payment amid the tax deadline.
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Walla, Wash
Iowa seeks $20 million bond to free public funds
The Iowa Supreme Court will hear a pivotal appeal this week over a proposed $20,000,000 bond issue to release public funds held in closed banks. A Polk County judge had blocked the bonds, tied to a one mill tax slated to raise funds in 1934 to guarantee deposits for school districts, counties, cities and townships.
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State of
Iowa
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Lou Ladd
Jes Moines
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Washington City Council Votes to Remove Intersection Light Posts
The Washington city council approved removing four intersection light posts at the square, replacing them with markings and later traffic signals. The meeting also covered routine business and cigarette license approvals for July 1, including Candy Kitchen Ray Minick Chocolate Shop Hugh Dougall Phillips Hebner John Winga George McDaniel Atlantic and Pacific grocery.
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Yeverday
Hugh Dougall
Phillips & Hebner
John Winga
George McDaniel
Atlantic and
Pacific Grocery
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