Southern Operators Assailed by Lewis
John L. Lewis launches a broad attack against the Southern Coal Producers Association to weaken it and push for a separate contract with the United Mine Workers. He seeks desertion by southern operators with help from northern and western producers and steel companies who run captive mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sulphur Springs
John L. Lewis
Southern Coal Producers Association
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Southern Association
Insurance firm extends enrollment for hospital plan
Pioneer Mutual Life Insurance Company Fargo North Dakota extends enrollment for its hospital plan for another week in Washington County. Representatives with IDs visit homes to present a policy that covers hospital doctor and surgical bills for injury or illness.
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Pioneer Mutual Life Invariance
Fargo
N. D
Washington County
Weather outlook with showers and thunderstorms
This afternoon and tonight scattered thundershowers in the extreme west with showers and storms spreading west tonight. The east coast will see rain tomorrow with cooler temperatures. Highs today 85 to 90, tonight 78 to 85. Southerly winds 10 to 15 mph, humidity high. winds shift to northwest tomorrow. Friday highs around 86 and low 64.
Summer program kicks off at YMCA and YWCA this week
The YMCA and YWCA announce full summer schedules starting Monday after Bible school ends. Artemas Brown and Marie Blattner outline detailed daily pool hours for multiple age groups and activities including beginner classes, mixed swims, and Friday trips with girls participation noted at the YWCA.
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YMCA
YWCA
Union Bible School
Bible School
Funeral Monday for Mrs. Fred Knecht 67
Funeral services for Mrs. Fred A Knecht 67 of 608 Fast Sixth Street Davenport set for 2 PM Monday at Sherman’s funeral home. Dr Fred F.E. Miller to preside with burial at Elm Grove Cemetery. Survived by husband Fred A Knecht a daughter Verna Call of Two Harbors Minnesota and two sisters Ellen Hustin Davenport and other relatives.
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Fred A. Knecht
Sixth Street
Davenport
Sherman
Fred FE Miller
Elm Grove
Knecht
Alice Graves Knecht
Keosauqua
Iowa
Henry Graves
Senate Tightens Oversight on Atomic Project Spending
A subcommittee approved an amendment to curb the Atomic Energy Commission's ability to begin new construction or expand costs beyond its current budget. The rule requires Bureau of the Budget approval and detailed explanation before any unbudgeted or overrun project proceeds.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Independent Offices
Commission
Yvu
Subcommittee
Joseph S. O'Mahoney
Wyo
Hanford Wash
Congress
Bureau of the Budget
House
Senate Appropriations
Temptation Jones to Appear Before Public Tonight
Washington residents can view Temptation Jones lying in state from 9:00 to 10:30 tonight at the funeral. Attendees may guess the right name for prizes at the softball game on July 1.
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Washington
Temptation Jones
Marriage Licenses Issued to Ross Hotle Miller and Others
Two marriage licenses were issued Friday afternoon. Robert Reide Ross and Kathryn Geniveve Hotle of Washington received licenses, along with Merle Frederic Miller of Ainsworth and Alberta Maxine Smith of Washington.
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Robert Reide Ross
Kathryn Geniveve Hotle
Washington
Merle Frederic Miller
Ainsworth
Alberta Maxine Smith
De Walt Family Mention In Obituary Fragments
Mrs. Catherine De Walt of Los Angeles and her family are listed with a brother George of Bonaparte Iowa along with two grandchildren and three great grand children in the obituary fragment.
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Catherine de Walt
Los Angeles
George
Bonaparte
Iowa
Scott Warns Young Republicans of Impending Economic Collapse
In Salt Lake City GOP officials including chairman Hugh Scott warned Young Republicans that the nation risked bankruptcy and a severe depression. Sen George W Malone warned of economic collapse citing textile and copper industry downturns while Scott blamed 16 years of Democratic rule and urged Republicans to mobilize to win power in Washington.
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Salt Lake City
Hugh Scott
GOP National Committee
Democrataic
Washington
Red Cross Chapter Plans Annual Meet
The Washington county Red Cross chapter announces its annual meeting to be held Friday evening July 1 at eight o'clock in the east Community room of the YMCA. Mrs. Winnie Keller says election of officers and program planning for the coming year will be featured and urges all members to attend, emphasizing members shape the chapter’s activities.
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Washington County
Red Cross Chapter
Winnie Keller
East
YMCA
Nual
Red Cross
Union Daily Vacation Bible School
Lincoln Grade School
Milo Phillips
Washington County Girl in Iowa 4-H Chorus at Convention
Mary Rita McLaughlin of Washington County was among 159 Iowa 4-H members from 51 counties chosen to join the state chorus at the twentieth annual 4-H girls convention. The concert Friday morning June 24 at State Gymnasium featured choral arrangements from the new song book Music of One World. May V. Exner directed the chorus with 200 applicants narrowing to 159 performers.
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Washington County Club
Iowa State College
State Gymnasium
May V. Exner
Extension Musi
Iowa
Iowa 4-H
Extension Music Office
Washington County
Mary Rita McLaughlin
Weather notes and tornado damage near town
The weather observer logged 122 percent inches of rain Friday, with showers continuing. A small tornado eight miles south of town damaged four large trees and scattered farm machinery at the Jesse F. Moore farm, while buildings remained undamaged. The quality of produce depends more on temperature exposure than time since harvest.
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Jesse F. Moore
Gillette Opposes Switzer for Iowa Federal Bench
Sen. Guy M. Gillette of Iowa formally opposes Carroll Switzer’s nomination to the U S district court. He cites inadequate training and background, bypass of Iowa senators, and lack of fair comparison with other candidates. He notes his prior refusals of federal judgeships and calls for a Senate hearing to elaborate his views.
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Washington
Guy M. Gillette
Iowa
Carroll . Switzer
Switzer
Truman
Gillette
Pat McCarran
United States
United States Senate
Polk County
Thirteen Iowa 4-H Boys to Attend State Convention
Thirteen Washington County 4-H boys and one leader join about 1,400 Iowa 4-H members at Iowa State College June 27 for a four day boys 4-H short course. Participants include James Barnes LaVerne Sherman Edwin Robison Sam Rathmel Harold Hagist Eddie Gray Don Meyer Victor Klopfenstein Robert Eagle LeRoy Hammen Richard Stephens Dick Schneider Elmer Schneider plus Floyd Goodell and Gus Alsip. They will hear talks on Better Living for 4-H Boys lead by McNee Porter and Phillips, sing, elect officers, and tour the college campus under a program headed by ISU President Charles E Finley.
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Washington County
Iowa
Iowa State College
James Barnes
Brighton
LaVerne Sherman
Edwin Robison
Sam Rathmel
Wellman
Harold Hagist
Keota
Eddie Gray
Ainsworth
Don Meyer
Washington
Victor Klopfenstein
Robert Eagle
LeRoy Hammen
Richard Stephens
Dick Schneider
Riverside
Elmer Schneider
Charles E. Finley
Wakelin McNeel
Wisconsin
Henry Porter
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Don Phillips
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