Companion of Dillinger killed in Michigan gun battle
Herbert Youngblood, a Dillinger associate, was fatally wounded in a shootout with Sheriff William Van Antwerp Deputy Charles Cavanagh and Officer Howard Lohr in Port Huron Michigan. The officers were wounded, condition critical, as authorities canvassed the area for Dillinger and accomplices.
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Port Huron
Mich
Mareh In
Herbert Youngblood
John Dillinger
Indiana
William van Antwerp Ant
Charles Cavanagh
Howard Lohr
Youngblood
Dillinger
Morrison Seeks Re nomination for County Attorney
George F. Morrison announced his candidacy for re nomination as county attorney in the upcoming Republican primary in June. He has practiced law in Washington for twenty years since graduating from the State University of Iowa in 1913 and cites his office record as basis for support. The field includes Henry St ailey J. DD. Ashby replaces Walter Schroeder as county auditor assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Morrison
Morrison
Washington
Law School
State University of Iowa
Henry Stailey
J. DD. Ashby
Wellhan
Walter Schroeder
Long Service With Schools Recognized
A Washington teachers association meeting at the high school followed a dinner in the cafeteria. Fifteen Washington teachers with ten or more years in the local system were named and given red roses under Dean Harland Mead. Names include Katherine Latta Althea Montgomery Mdith Shields Carel Porgey Ana Mercer Ethel McCreedy Helen Wilson Lillian Minick Ruth Lemley Della Patton Mabel Buckley Helen Wylie W F Biekel Guy Carlton Elizabeth Irwin. About sixty attended the dinner and meeting. Dr Pp L Etter and Mrs Etter attended as guests. Dean T R McConnell of Cornell college spoke on the psychology of new teaching processes.
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Cornell College
Open air spring style show planned by Washington merchants
Merchants arranged an outdoor spring opening event for Washington next Thursday March 22. A decorated truck will tour participating stores with models displaying apparel on the truck platform for 15 minutes per firm. If rain, the show will be postponed. a band will play for a gala atmosphere starting at 1 PM.
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Washington
War talk and quick wheat deal overshadow Rome conference
A chaotic dispatch notes a Russian plane forced to land over Manchukio and captured by Japanese forces. It claims leaders Goemboes, Mussolini, and Dollfuss meet in Rome to plot war, while Collinse allegedly sells Mussolini 12,000,600 bushels of wheat, cited as the sole practical outcome of the talks.
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Santa Monica
Cala
Manchukio
Collinse
Mussolini
New Meat Department Head Steve Anderson Arrives in Washington
Steve Anderson, newcomer to Washington this week, will run the De Wit Grocery and Market meat department. A native of Ottumwa, he moved as a teen to Wirksville Missouri and began as a Kirksville delivery boy earning $2 a week. He later operated markets in Ottumwa Knoxville Boone and Ames.
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Steve Anderson
Washington
de- Wit
Ottumwa
Wirksville
Missouri
Kirksville
Steve
Anderson
Knoxville
Boone
Ames
Preparations Underway for Washington Municipal Band Season
Preparations for a summer program of C band concerts are underway with Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon performances by the Washington Municipal band. Rehearsals happen Monday evenings as the band expands its repertoire and builds a robust schedule. President Cloyd Garrett has sent invitations to local musicians to join and unite community talent for a strong Washington band.
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Washington Municipal
Cloyd Garrett
Washington
Special Services at U P Church Sunday
Two services are planned at the United Presbyterian church this Sunday. In the morning ordination and installation will occur for elders C A Boice Clarence Logan and Arthur Buensing while Hervey Finney will be installed. In the evening youth members lead with special music and talks by David Fulton and Richard Stewart on Youth and the Present Day.
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United Presbyterian Church
Pelders
C. A. Boice
Clarence Logan
Arthur Buensing
Hervey Finney
Ainsworth
David Fulton
Richard Stewart
Mystery of Julie Kingdon Solved Story of Birth and Move
Hollywood reports reveal Julie Kingdon born Mary Pephybridge in Washington Iowa. She moved to Kansas City at age one and later studied drama before joining New York stage groups and appearing in several westerns in Hollywood.
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Julie Kingdon
Hollywood
Washington
Kansas City
Mary Pephybridge
Hollwood
Julie
Iowa
Central High School
Miss Farton
Jean Harlow
New York
New York City
American Academy of Dramatic Art
Provincetown Players
Greenwich Village Players
Katheryn Hepburn
Dog License Tax Due This Month in County
County auditor Miss Ethel Grecian urges dog owners to pay the annual license in March to avoid a one dollar penalty per animal if unpaid by April first. So far 814 Washington county dogs have licenses for the current year, compared with 1,426 dogs licensed the previous year.
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Ethel Grecian
Washington County
Lindbergh Testifies on Airmail Contracts at Senate Hearing
Col Charles A Lindbergh tells the Senate committee that private airmail carriers deserve trial before contract cancellation and denounces the administration's methods. He favors private over military pilots, says American commercial aviation leads, and criticizes the pending airmail bill as unfair.
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Washington, PD. C
Charles A. Lindbergh
Roosevelt
Senate Committee
Lindbergh
McKellar
Concert by Wellman high school musicians rescheduled
The Wellman concert set for Tuesday March 21 was moved to Wednesday evening March 21 after new notice.
Installation Program for Christian Church Service
The Christian church holds an installation Sunday at 10 45. Readings include Ave songs and hymns, sermon on the kind of minister to have, and a charge to officers. Rev Vernon Carter presides with Dean Caldwell delivering the charge and responses from officers and pastor concluding with a Benediction.
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The
Christian Church
Lover of
Jesus
Rey Vernon Carter
Lord
Velda Parcell
Dean Caldwell
Dr. & P. Telford
Jessie KK
Revo Vernon Carter
Athletic Show Draws Big Crowd in Washington Event
The Washington post Veterans of Foreign Wars staged a boxing and wrestling show at City Hall that drew the largest audience yet. Boxing featured Beers defeating Lewis in straight falls, while Slim Summerville and Leo Cain battled to strong decisions. A fifth show is planned for April 19 with a boxing tour and two wrestling matches.
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Washington
Washington Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
City Hall
The
Post
Bob Rush
State University of Iowa
Rush
Emergency Kitchen
Beers Downs Lewis
Jonny Lewis
Winfield
Summerville
Leon Lynn
Iowa City
Lynn
Leo Cain
Long City
Karl Shetler
Kalona
Norway
Hammond
Texas
Ray
Billy Smith
Lelroy Walter
Smith
Horr
Ilona
Frerette Halliday
Carl Brade
Mus
Halliday
Brade
Softball Group to Confer Here North Iowa Meeting
A meeting is planned in Washington next Sunday to discuss and likely organize a regional softball league. Attendees expected from Riverside Hills Columbus Junction Wapello Winfield Wyman Wayland Crawfordsville Mt. Pleasant Fairfield Brighton and Washington. Ted Brown notes strong 1934 season interest and possible eight team league formation with district supervisor from state and national organizations present. Wilcox had tonsils removed at Dr Stutsman’s office this morning.
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Washington
Riverside
Hills
Columbus Junction
Wapello
Winfield
Wyman
Wayland
Crawfordsville
Mt. Pleasant
Fairfield
Brighton
Ted Brown
Pete
Fred Mains
Naton
Insull Captured Off Egypt Coast During Escape Attempt
Samuel Insull feared to escape Greece as a Greek destroyer intercepted the Moetis near Port Kesser by Alexandria. The Chicago utilities magnate faced expulsion after an extradition battle. the seizure almost triggered a cabinet crisis and cost Interior Minister Mougt souldes his job. Meanwhile Martin Insull’s extradition to Chicago was upheld by Canada's Court of Appeals, ending his defense in the case linked to the empire’s collapse.
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Athens
P Samuel Insull
Mediterranean
Egypt
Chicago
Port Kesser
Alexandria
Insull
Greece
Mougtsouldes
Secret Police
Martin
Toronto
Canada
Martin Insull
Samuel Insull
Court of Appeals
Insell
Washington Y M C A Defeats Iowa City Faculty Volleyball
Washington Y M C A beat a University of Iowa faculty team after dropping the first two games. Stan Kiesey joined the Washington squad and helped secure three straight wins. Plans for a volleyball tournament next Thursday include teams from several eastern Iowa towns.
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Washington Y. M
University At
Iowa City
Stan Kiesey
Washington
Wash Inston
Everal
Iowa
Seven Year Old Mildred Morgan Injured Playing
Mildred Morgan, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Morgan, fell yesterday afternoon and broke her left leg while playing.
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Mildred Morgan
Mia
Alfred Morgan
Date Set for Troop Inspection in Washington
Captain Jay Drown of Troop BM 113th Cavalry announced May 10 as the annual inspection date for Washington troopers. Major Frank Nelson, Regular Army, will inspect, succeeding Captain R. A. Isker. Major Nelson, from Fort Riley, Kansas, praised the troop equipment, stables, horses, and overall condition after his first visit to Washington.
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Jay Drown
113Th Cavalry
Washington
Frank Nelson
Regular Army
Iowa Cavalry Regiment
R. A. Isker
Iowa’ Guard
Nelson
Iowa
Fort Riley
Kan
Brown
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America
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Laurie Telfer
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Hollywood Report
Drake
Dean J.C. Caldwell
Deni
Vernon Carter
R. S. Sinnock
Philadelphia
Style Wilcox
Lea
Major Nelson
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