Flood Fears Rise as Mississippi Levee Breaks in Arkansas
Storm-affected areas in Arkansas Missouri Kentucky and Tennessee face rising flood danger after a 125 foot Mississippi levee breach northeast of Blytheville Arkansas. Relief crews and supplies move to weakened points as rains continue and forecast crest near Memphis by next week with backwater risk from tributaries.
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Ark
Arkaskas
Kentucky
Tennessee
Arkanas
St. Planeis
Mississippi
F W. Brist
United States
Class Series Won by Juniors
Washington high school juniors win the double round robin tournament at the school gym with four wins and two losses. Seniors and sophomores tie for second with three wins each. freshmen go fourth with two wins two losses. Seniors beat juniors 33 to 21 in final morning game. freshmen beat sophomores 20 to 11 after overtime.
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Washington High School
Ndun
Freshmiors
Body of missing Fairfield fireman recovered by crew
Fireman Bilson Gridley, 28, of Rook Island, drowned after being swept from Cedar Creek near Fairfield. Following a fortune teller’s directions, workers located the body near the creek with two maple trees and recovered it after a daylong search along the riverbank.
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Fairfield In
Marsh
Bilson Gridley
Rook Ialand
Cedar Creek
Pairfield
Marguerite Erring Correspondent Reports On Bridges Visit
Ruth and Mamie Bridges Misses visited and Marguerite, Red Brick correspondent, notes the event with local interest.
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Red
Marguerite Erring
R Ruth and
Mamie Bridges
Mayor Nominates Ticket As Court Sees New Docket
The mayor announces a 3A caucus case schedule and submits a city ticket headed by the mayor for mayoral reelection with Walter Conner as treasurer, C K Lemley assessor, John Simpson park commissioner, and councilmen for wards one through four. Following the caucus four ward meetings named the slate. meanwhile new divorce cases appear on the court docket as the term opens March 19.
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FN Nownarren
W. Anmtesato
Genera
Walter Conner
C.K Lemley
John Simpson
Will Kos
L.B. Lupton
City Counc
John Squire
George Pauls
He M Weber
D. TN
E. Mace Nering
ALE Baldridge Notary
Ffty
Fire causes slight damage to Norton restaurant building
A blaze discovered at the rear of a Norton restaurant on North Town Avenue burned a pile of rubbish outside and scorched the outer walls but did not do major damage. Fire crews responded promptly and contained the fire.
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North Town Avenue
Norton Restaurant
Temperature Above Normal Next Week Forecast
Weather outlook predicts above normal temperatures across the Mississippi and Missouri valleys and the northern and central Great Plains. Periods of precipitation expected by Tuesday and again by week’s end with temperatures warming early in the week and cooling later.
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Missppi
Missouri
Great
Plains
Lindbergh Arrives in Brownsville Texas
Charles A Avndbereh piloting the first direct airmail service from Mexico City to Brownsville lands at 1 37 p m local time. He departed Mexico City at 7 56 a m Mex time and stopped briefly at Mexico before continuing to Brownsville to inaugurate the southern airmail link.
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Brownsville
Tex
Maren
Charles AL Avndbereh
Mexico
Mexpital
Mexico City
Tompico
Moving and settling new neighbors around Washington
Residents report multiple families moving onto farms and properties around Washington. New owners include Tom and John Attar, who bought the John Kuhn property behind the church, and the Beenblossoms taking the vacated Gibbs place. Various families relocate to nearby farms and cross streets as the community expands.
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Washington
Wm. Powell
Chas. Donaldson
Rubio
Billy Jones
Clark Bell Place
Tom
John Attar
John Kuhn
Glen Beenblossom
Rendas
Glenn
Ray Reeves
Schofield
Will Pow Fell
A. Johnson
McCormick-Deering
Renda
Bandmen Laud Cooperation at Washington Band Meeting
At the regular monthly business meeting of the Washington band last evening the committee in charge of presenting the play Way Down East reported on income and expenses. A motion thanked all who helped make the production a success and extended banks’ appreciation to individuals. praise went to specialty acts, city council for use of city hall, Graham theatre management, county newspapers, downtown volunteers, and ushers. It was decided to stage a winter play as a band benefit, and the next song will be Quincy Adams Saver.
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Washington Band
Eity
Graham Theatre
The
Graham
Quincy Adams Sayer
Road Bond Issue May Be Voted On By Howans Again
Vague reports indicate a state road bond proposal could be reconsidered this week in Des Moines. Fred White, chief engineer, says current funds and a constitutional amendment would be required. committees delay action pending further work by Attorney General Pletcher and lawmakers. A one cent gasoline tax proposal resurfaces as bill debates stall.
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Howans
Des Moines
Fred White
Sine Hi Wimission
Mmembey Howse
House
Eral John Fletcher
Lowse
Campbell
O'Brien
Meyer Bound Over on Forgery Charge
Charles Meyer was brought before Justice of the Peace W. Barber to answer forgery charges. He waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to the March term of court for grand jury action. Meyer had just finished a thirty day county jail term, imposed by Mayor Applegate for molesting guns on Washington Street.
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Charles Meyer
Justice of the
Barber
Cour
Meyer
Applegate
Washington St
Mrs Blanchard Dies Former Washington Resident
Mrs Blanchard former Washington resident died Wednesday in Chillcothe Missouri. Funeral services were held there yesterday. She was a sister of the late Charles E Meri.
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Planchard
Washington
Chillcoth Mo
Charles FE. Meri
Mrs Crawford Transferred to Washington for Care
Mrs Crawford moved to Washington with assistance from Oscar George Ralph Lyt and Clifford Snyder. Neighbors provided support during the relocation. George Aeka and Nellie visited Davenport to see Mr and Mrs Potie Sew Pullips at Washington County Hospital, which reports steady improvement after ten days. Marian Munro traveled from Mt Carroll to visit Mrs Schully and spent the weekend at her West Chester home.
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Crawford
Washington
Oscar George
Ralph Lyt
Clifford Snyder
Avhiotus
Fox
George Aekea
A Ter
Nellie
Davenport
Potie
Washington County Hospital
Marian Munro
Ina Evering
Princes Shimer School
Mt Carol
Charles Schully
West Chester
Funeral of N. Sowash at United Presbyterian Church
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for W. N. Sowash at the United Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. D C Fulton with music by church choir members. Pallbearers included George Hreitembach Don Sher n Frank McFarlane Frank Sage Frank Macon and A B Atchison members of G Whitepost G A R. Burial was at location not specified.
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N. Sowash
W. N. Sowash
United Presbyterian Church
D.C Fulton
George Hreitembach
Don Shern
Frank McFarlane
Frank Sage
Frank Macon
A. B Atchison
G. Whitepost
Catholic Church Moderates Condemnation of Rotary
Rome reports Vatican sources say condemnations of Rotary International may be softened by the Catholic Church. Officials note the Holy See has not officially defined Rotary, while clergy are urged to avoid actions that could threaten ecclesiastical status. A Vatican response will clarify the church stance in coming days.
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Holy See
Rotary
Consistorial
Priet
Sation
Father Envica Rost
Iit
Father Rose
Otters
Five Best Features on the Radio Sunday
A 1924 United Preseys listing of radio programs across networks WGN NBC WEAF WJZ and WIZ with Toscanini Stock Meisel McQuhae Simmons and the National Light Opera Co presenting concerts operas and performances across times from 6:20 to 10 PM featuring orchestras tenor and baritone.
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The
Radio Sunday
United Presey
Newark
Cstonic Symphony
Orchetra
Arturo ‘Toscanini
WGN
NBC
C! Choagemphony
Frederick Stock
WJZ
Kathryn — Meisle
WEAF
Allan McQuhae
William Simmons
CSP
National Light Opera Co
Men of
Crawford Johnson Visitors and Town Cars Stir Local Scene
Mr. and Mrs. Vance Colem ud hosted at the Geo Shaner home with Elmer Johnsons, Virgil and Wallace, as neighbors share visits. Auto traffic shows vacation mood while a local is famed for talk of the horseless age. Mrs. John Me Muscating visits family as Mrs. Stella Messenger hosts. Mrs. Deichert of Chicago arrives with granddaughter and plans to visit Mrs. Messenger.
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Mary
M'ke Richard
Nger
John Me Muscating
Mrs. Williams
Stella Messenger
Mrs. N. Deichert
Chicago
Washington
Deichert
Federal army pushes rebels in Mexico City fight
Reports from Mexico say large federal forces moved toward Mexico City as Calles takes command to protect the capital. Rebels had hoped to seize the city. authorities promise a decisive push, with optimistic notes from Kellogg on federal prospects.
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Calles
Mexico City
Borgmer
Nogbles
Mar- Wlin
Sinaton
Genne
Guada
Weslington
Kellogs
Pius
Columbus Junction Notes On Relatives Attending D J Welle Rites
Relatives attended the funeral at Sioux Falls for D J Welle held at his home. He is survived by a widow from Columbus Junction and several nieces nephews and local relatives. Miss Beege McCov ta visiting aster Mrs Clyde Workman and others are mentioned. A recent telegram from Spokane Washington references a Tamaenee off, formerly of Galga.
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D. J. Welle
Sioux Falls, & Cr
Myr
May Lowe
Beege
Clyde Workman
Oulire
Community Schedules and Local Visits Reported in Brighton
March 9 report from Brighton PRIGHTON notes Py thian sisters inspection and a later officers’ instruction meeting. Mrs Carter of Bairfield attends, 40 attend a Methodist Ladies Aid luncheon. Plus socials at Pleasant Valley with Mrs A B Horton, 17 members present. Various residents visit Meierfeld and Crawfordsville, with upcoming annual election book director candidates listed.
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Vieitine
Maar
Gower
Roman Borkeski
C. G. Plekin
Fairficht
Teauchamp
Santiary Ox
Truaigar
Vere Dayentet
Tor Hinton
Mick
Deauélus Horton
Eta
Perenas
Mat Rowand Woll
Washington County
Tor Eppendieltis
Florence Willits
Nina Eee
Armour Co Opens New Cream Station in Washington
Armour Packing Co opens a cream station named Armour Cream Station at Warrens seed store in Washington. He Holingsworth, in charge, says the unit will operate through Des Moines and aim for permanence in the community with cooperative efforts and staff including Kermit Payne. No changes to Warren's seed store policies accompany the new department.
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Armour Co
Armour Packing Company
Armour Cie
Washington
Warrens
Middle West
He P. Itllingsworth
Hss
Des Motes
Hee
Air
Holingsworth
Kermit Payne
Harry Pan
Payday
Warren's
Welsh Singers To Perform At Methodist Church Next Tuesday
The Rhondda Welsh male singers will appear at the Methodist church next Tuesday March 12th. The fourteen trained soloists bring an outstanding program arranged to benefit the church entertainment fund.
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Methodist Church
Bor
Fairfield Loses to Iowa City Five in District Tourney
Iowa City five defeated Fairfield 35 to 27 in the district basketball tourney held there. Davenport beat Darlington 38 to 27. Davenport and Iowa City were set to meet in the Class A finals, while Batavia won over Crawfordsville in Class B and prepared to face Parnell.
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Iowa City
Davenport
Darlington
Jowa City
Batavia
Crawfordsville
Parnell
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