Nurses Report Public Health Work Across County
County nurse Miss Hilkea Jacobs details May activities examining 192 preschoolers in 13 locations with 141 mothers present. Immunizations reached 197 children bringing county total to 919. 274 physical exams performed. 32 rural school inspections. dental corrections rose but varied from last year. Laura Einspahr reports 1931 32 school year with 411 defects treated, 192 dental corrections, 59 adenoid tonsil operations, 24 preschool throat nasal defects, and 1077 pupil exams at junior to high school levels.
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Washington
Hilkea Jacobs
Laura Einspahr
Washington County
Jacobs
Gurmer
State Theater
Wash
Ington
Laura M. Einspahr
Children's Hospital
Iowa City
Rotary Club
M. A
United Presbyterian Aid Society
Washington Traveler Praises Friendly Local People
Thomas Ballard of Seattle praised Washington residents as the friendliest he has met on his cross continental trip. The 59 year old sheet metal worker, now traveling to earn his keep, spoke to the Journal about his experiences and noted that many itinerant workers are willing to work if jobs were available.
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Washington
Thomas Ballard
Seattle
Journal
Ballard
Close Fight Expected in County Meet
Washington county Republicans will hold a convention Saturday to nominate two supervisors among ten aspirants. County Democrats meet at the city hall in a tame session. Republican delegates aim to vote before noon with contests to follow. Democrats plan an orderly gathering. The article lists primary vote totals for ten candidates and notes possible regional effects on nominations.
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Washington County
Chicago
B. N. Jessen
Lime Creek Township
Walter S. Boyer
West Chester
Harry L Whittaker
Washigton
E. D. Lewis
Wellman
Charles Greiner
Franklin Township
O. C. Patterson
Cedar Township
T. H. Huston
Crawford Township
Walter C. Sheets
Dutch Creek Township
Herman A. Koenig
Iowa Township
W. CC. Hradek
Jessen
Boyer
Whittaker
Lewis
Patterson
Sheets
Huston
Koenig
Washington County Democratic convention delegates named
The Washington County Democratic convention meets at City Hall at eleven o clock on Saturday July 1932 to select 14 delegates for the state convention in Des Moines July 2 1932 and 14 delegates for the Judicial convention in Des Moines July 29 1932 with 18 delegates to the Congressional convention in Mt Pleasant. Date to be announced later. F E Smith county chairman.
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Court House
Glenn Mace
F. K. Smith
Washington County
Washington
Des Moines
Mt. Pleasant
F. E. Smith
High School Youth Dies in Car Crash at Mount Ayr
Carlton Hill, 17, died and seven others were hospitalized after a collision last night between two cars carrying Mount Ayr high school students in Iowa.
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Mount Ayr
Iowa
Carlton Hill
May Garner Casts as Possible Nominee if Roosevelt Falters
The prospective candidate John N. Garner is viewed as a potential nominee in Chicago should Roosevelt falter on an early ballot. This reflects early party maneuvering as some factions weigh alternative leadership.
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John N. Garner
Chicago
Roosevelt
Mrs Don Smith Dies After Illness at Washington Hospital
Mrs. Donald Smith, 33, died at Washington county hospital at 2 30 this morning after two weeks of admission. Born Viola Marie Frederickson in Peoria Illinois she lived in Olds Crawfordsville and married Donald Smith Sept 22 1922. Survived by husband her mother and stepfather Mr and Mrs O L Page two brothers Henry Frederickson Roy and Jesse Page. Funeral Saturday 2 30 at L A Jones funeral home Wellman Methodist pastor Rev T C Kennedy burial Elm Grove cemetery.
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Donald Smith
Washington County Hospital
Crawfordsville
O. L. Page
Washington
Iowa City
Washington Hospital
L. A. Jones
T. C. Kennedy
Methodist
Wellman
Elm Grove Cemetery
Ilinois
Viola Marie Smith
Peoria, Ill
John
Alma
Rich) Frederickson
Olds
Congregational Church
Henry Frederickson
Decatur, Il
L. Page
Roy
Jesse Page
Keota
Store on wheels struck. Ruegsegger duo slightly injured
A mobile shop operated by Mr and Mrs Carl Ruegsegger was hit and overturned around 5 30 pm on highway 2 between Keota and Washington. John Greiner of Washington and his granddaughter Geraldine were in the car. Ruegsegger couple had minor bruises and damaged samples. The Ruegsegger truck required hauling. Greiner’s car suffered broken windows and bent fenders.
Church Choir Sponsors Friday Evening Entertainment
The Church of Christ youth choir presents an evening program at the church on Friday July 1 featuring vocal and instrumental music readings and a playlet Sewing for the Heathen. Admission is free and a silver offering will be collected.
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Church of Christ Choir
Divorce Petition Filed by Erma Edmondson Against Earl Edmondson
A suit for divorce was filed with the district court clerk yesterday by Erma B. Edmondson against Earl Edmondson for the September term.
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District Court
Erma B. Edmondson
Earl
Japan To Resist Arms Limitation Proposals At Geneva
Tokyo asserts opposition to Hoover plan demanding one third general armament cuts. Navy claims the American fleet would stay near intact, except five capital ships scrapped, while several new ships could be built. Lausanne committee moves to redefine reparations as Germany's contribution to Europe's reconstruction.
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Tokyo
Navy Office
Lausanne
INS
J. Ramsay McDonald
Germany
Europe
Many Stores Close Monday in Washington Observance
The city cites a Better Washington club resolution as retailers announce closures for legal holiday. Ready to wear clothing and shoe shops will close all day Monday July 4. Groceries and markets will open until about 10 AM before closing for the remainder of the day.
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Washington
Better Washington Club
Fairfield Man Sought in Slaying of Nick Coin
Davenport Iowa June 30 officers checked the story of Charles Elder 230 of Fairfield third suspect arrested in connection with the slaying of Nick Coin a local bootlegger.
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Davenport
Iowa
INS
Charles Elder
Fairfield
Nick Coin
Baker Candidate of Farm Laborites in Iowa Slate
A full slate of candidates led by Norman Baker as gubernatorial choice will be entered in the November elections in Iowa by the former labor party, according to state Chairman Roy Harrop.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Norman Baker
Labor Party
Roy Harrop
Keota Defeats Northside in Kittenball Thriller
Keota beat the Northside Independents of Washington by 3 to 3 last night at Keota City Park. Washington battery was Art Edmondson and Matlock as a large Keota crowd watched the game.
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Keota
Northside Independents of Washington
Art Edmondson
Matlock
Washington Battery
Will Rogers on Democratic Nominating Process and Roosevelt Kin
Will Rogers quips about the Democratic Party delaying a chairman selection and jokes Roosevelt's youngest son being the likely survivor. He praises Owen D. Young as a capable figure, notes Coolidge was blocked at the Republican convention, and muses on presidential nomination politics with his characteristic humor.
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Democratic Party
Owen D. Young
Calvin Coolidge
Follies of 1932 brings unusual bargains to Washington
Washington retailers promote a sales event called the Follies of 1932 to clear overstocked merchandise. Ads urge customers to shop Friday and Saturday, noting heavy past buying and the need to move desirable goods at strong value. The promotion promises the dollar goes far in Washington during the event.
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Washington
Washington Fellies
Democratic National Convention Opens Nominating Session
The Democratic convention began nominating a presidential candidate with roll call of states under permanent chair Thomas J. Walsh. Six hours of speeches followed as balloting likely to start tomorrow, Roosevelt’s name positioned first after Alabama yielded to John E. Mack. Roosevelt endorsement from Governor Roosevelt announced through James A. Farley, praising the platform as clear and readable and aligned with his past campaign. Iowa delegation showed wavering with anti-Roosevelt talk and possible moves to unit-rule voting.
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Stadium
Chicago
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Alabama
John E. Mack
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
INS
James A. Farley
Iowa
Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Canceusing
Iowa Delegation Battles Over Gov Roosevelt Support
As the Democratic presidential nomination nears, Iowa faces a split over support for Governor Roosevelt. Edward Dunn of Mason City and W. McManus of Keokuk back Roosevelt rivals, while Farley and Mabel Fickle highlighted Roosevelt during a demonstration.
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Iowa
Gov. Roosevelt
Ritchie
Alfred E. Smith
Edward Dunn
Mason City
W. McManus
Keokuk
Roosevelt
Jim Farley
Lowa
Mabel Fickle
Farley
Chrissinger Rites Held at Sherman Funeral Home
Funeral services for E. W. Chrissinger were conducted by Dr. F. C. Witzigman at Sherman’s funeral home yesterday afternoon. Pall bearers from the Sons of Veterans included Orville Elder Don Sherman William Mc Connaughy Dr. C. A. Boice W. E Barber and Milian Shields. Members of the Women’s Relief Corps G A R and Daughters of Union Veterans attended. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery.
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E. W. Chrissinger
Sherman
F. C. Witzigman
Sons of Veterans
Orville Elder
Don Sherman
William McConnaughy
C. A. Boice
W. E Barber
Milian Shields
Women’s Relief Corps
Daughters of Union Veterans
Elm Grove Cemetery
Moving to New England apartment on East Washington
Mr and Mrs Clarence White relocate to an apartment in the New England building on East Washington street. Mrs Ralph Pratt and Mr and Mrs Harry Miller with Billy Ewing arrived from St Louis last night. Pratt and Billy visit the Miller home while Mr Miller is on vacation.
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Clarence White
New England
East Washington Street
Ralph Pratt
Harry Miller
Billy Ewing
St Louis
Democrats Close In On Prohibition Issue At Convention
Chicago dispatch reports Democratic delegates move toward repeal of the 18th amendment and modification of the Volstead Act. A "straddle plank" failed by 934% to 213%, ensuring a wets favored prohibition plank. Roosevelt leads with about 650 votes on first ballot, Farley optimistic at 690, with 770 needed for nomination under the two thirds rule.
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Chicago
Franklin
Roosevelt
Gov
James A. Farley
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