Roosevelt Named Iowa Delegation At Democratic Convention
Iowa delegates pledged 26 votes for Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York at Chicago after a tumultuous state convention. The body endorsed Roosevelt, backed submission of prohibition to states, and reelect- ed Richard F. Mitchell and Mrs. W. S. Etter to national posts while Tinley was chosen as vice president- ial nominee. Delegates-at-large faced strident debate, with changes amid a behind schedule afternoon session.
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Davenport
Iowa
Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Congress
M. A. Tinley
Council Bluffs
Richard F. Mitchell
Fort Dodge
W. S. Etter
Sigourney
J. C. Campbell
Charles City
T. F. Diamond
Sheldon
Mark Walsh
Burlington
Diamond
E. G. Dunn
Mason City
Ed McManus
Keokuk
D. KE. Maguire
Dubuque
Ed H. Birmingham
Sioux City
Central Committee
F. A. O'Connor
Thomas Walsh
W. J. Keete
Clinton
June Fickel
Hastings
W. L. Etter
Louis Murphy
Roosevelt
McManus
Insurrection Gains in Manchuria Amid Unrest
In Harbin Manchuria an uprising blamed on communist influence challenges the new regime led by Henry Yi. Korean and Chinese insurgents along the frontier opposite Vladivostok grow in number using terrain for cover as they receive ammunition from Vladivostok ships near Yuanchuho.
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Harbin
Manchuria
Manchurian
Vladivostock
Henry I
Centennial Pupils Present Spring Glow Operetta
Centennial School staged the operetta Spring Glow by Carrington last night in the high school auditorium before a large audience. The three act program featured the bluebird Margaret Jane Carris, elaborate frost elf and flower maiden ensembles, and a lively dance sequence by Richard Wanerus and others as Jack Frost led the frost elves. The finale united all groups to honor Spring with songs and the crowning of Betty Payne as Spring.
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Carrington
Margaret Jane Carris
Pussy Willows
Helen Gardner
Mary Hesseltine
Ethel Jane Turner
Viva Yeoman
Eleanor Turgger
William Miller
Maurice Koehler
Marion Benson
Chester McChurch
Frost
Frost Elves
Spring
Jack Frost
Richard Wanerus
Henry Miller
Nan Hoover
David Turner
Betty Lou Custer
Ira Morrison
Gene Davis
Richard Grecian
Kenneth Scott
Mabel Hayes
Grace Freisen
Betty Patterson
Betty Stafford
Jean Marie Schenck
Jean Marie Schenck. the Breezes
Evelyn Meek
Wanda Custer
Helen Lee
Margaret Schaffer
Helen Hayes
Carol Brewer
Edna Marie Schaffer
Merry
Rosalie Higby
Jerald Chance
Marcella Schaffer
Etta Mae Johnston
Ralph Schilling
Benny McChurch
Francis Schaffer
Henry Bruty
Dorothy Pratt
Lucy Jones
Maxine Schaffer
Frances Sartor
Maxine Rhodes
Georganne Rudiger
Ella Jones
Marguerite Benson
Donald Morrison
Harold Yeoman
Paul Freisen
George White
Charles Lemley
Everett Stafford
Maurice Brooks
Raymond Miller
Raymond Moriarty
Howard White
Billy Brewer
William Perdock
Junior Goodwin
Bobby and
Dickie Ross
Betty Payne
Nothing to Give Out Is Statement
Rear admiral Guy H Burrage acting as spokesman for the three negotiators said nothing has happened in the Lindbergh baby case. He spoke after a brief meeting with Rev H Dobson Peacock and John Hughes Curtis about the negotiations. A statement said if negotiations fail the kidnappers will know why. Federal agents near Hopewell New Jersey operate independently from state police and are following clues in the case.
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Norfolk
INS
Guy H. Burrage
H. Dobson- Peacock
Christ Episcoal Church
John Hughes Curtis
Norfolk Shipbuilder
Trenton
Hopewell
N. J
New Jersey State Police
Department of Justice
Haskins resident Alex McCreedy visits on business
Alex McCreedy of Haskins spent the day in town on business matters, seen meeting with local contacts and touring facilities.
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Alex McCreedy
Haskins
Rev John Simpson to become Buffalo pastor
Mr and Mrs John F Simpson announce their son Rev John FE Simpson D D of Pittsburgh will move April 29 to lead a United Presbyterian church in Buffalo New York. He has pastored North United Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh for fifteen years since graduating from Pittsburgh Seminary. He resigned on Easter Sunday. He is a Washington academy and Monmouth college graduate and received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Monmouth college last June.
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John F. Simpson
John FE. Simpson
D. D
Pittsburgh
United Presbyterian Church
Buffalo
N. Y
John E. Simpson
Frances
John Jr
Simpson
North United Presbyterian Church
Pittsburgh Seminary
Washington Academy
Monmouth College
Public Schools to Get Spring Vacation
Washington pupils will have vacation after school today and through next week. School resumes Monday morning April 11. During the first two days of vacation March 31 and April 1 Washington teachers attend the southeast district meeting of the Iowa State Teachers association at Ottumwa.
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Washington
Iowa State Teachers Association
Ottumwa
Centennial school operetta thrills with student performers
Speaking parts were delivered clearly as the program ran smoothly. Florence Peterson provided piano accompaniment and worked with Centennial school teachers led by Principal Helen Levis and Mildred Woodburn. Teachers Myerna Jacobson Anita Tellin and Mary Wetch aided, with mothers assisting costumes. The junior college orchestra directed by Helen Coffey supplied between acts music, enhancing the evening.
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Florence Peterson
Centennial School
Helen Levis
Mildred Woodburn
Myerna Jacobson
Anita Tellin
Mises Mary Wetch
Junior College
Helen Coffey
Popularity Contest Seeks Votes for European Trip Prizes
Voters urged to back their favorite in a two day popularity contest April 1 and 2. The top three vote getters win cash prizes of 5, 3, and 2.5 dollars, aiding a contestant to Europe for 25 days. Votes must be in by 6 p.m. Saturday. results published Monday April 4.
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Europe
Contest notice urges customers to ask firms for votes
People are urged to ask Washington firms for their votes when making cash purchases or payments on accounts as new firms give them unless the customer shows enough interest in the contest to ask for them. It is a bitter disappointment to the hard working contestants to have their backers forget to ask for the votes. Those who have not yet selected one or more favorites should do so and get in on the fun.
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Washington
Washington High Wins Debate in Iowa Nine Competition
Washington high school defeated Iowa City high school yesterday in the Iowa Nine debates, with Iowa City advancing to the final group. Davenport and Burlington join the finalists. In the first round, Iowa City Grinnell and Washington each went two wins and two losses, but a three judge vote favored Iowa City. Dr Clayton Herthberger of the University of Iowa served as the sole judge. Maurice Mayo and Milan Thompson spoke for Washington on the negative unemployment insurance side.
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Washington High School
Iowa City
Iowa
Davenport
Burlington
Grinnell
Washington
Clayton Herthberger
University of Iowa
Maurice Mayo
Milan Thompson
Anniversary Observed by Washington Knights of Columbus
Washington council Knights of Columbus marked the fiftieth anniversary of the order with about 75 members present. Father J. H. O'Donnell of Washington and Father Mienhardt of Lone Tree spoke along with C. A. Neiswanger recounting the history of the order and the local council. A brief musical program by young people followed.
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Washington
Washington to send twenty to state indoor track meet
Coach Jim Shultz plans to take twenty Washington high school boys to the state indoor track and field meet in Iowa City Saturday. The team mirrors its Little Six lineup from the Town Field House appearance last week and has shown outdoor practice gains. Preliminaries begin Saturday at 2 30 p m with finals at seven p m.
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Jim Shultz
Washington High School
Iowa City
Washington
Muscatine High School
Casefield
Radio Anniversary Program Honors Long-Serving Members
A national hook-up marked the anniversary when three members with 25 years of service were recognized. The honorees were Dr. J. A. Marie, George Wheelan, and J. J. McKeone for their long tenure and contributions.
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J. A. Marie
George Wheelan
J. J. McKeone
Baby news from Virginia sparks cautious optimism
Beverly Hills reports cautious excitement over Virginia baby news with local observers urging restraint. Prominent figures are urged to avoid sensational claims until verified, as false hope would mislead the public and invite publicity. The tone stresses measured anticipation and trust in responsible disclosure.
Wellman Road to Receive Crushed Rock Surfacing
Weather permitting, crushed rock will be laid on primary road No. 81 from Wellman to its junction with road No. 2 west of West Chester to create a fully surfaced link between Washington and Wellman. Russell Frink, maintenance engineer, said the Cedar Rapids firm won the contract last fall but delays halted work. Rock will be quarried near West Chester.
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Wellman
West Chester
Washington
Russell Frink
Cedar Rapids
Munro Takes Stand In Case Over Road Widening
David R. Munro testified as first witness in an appeal over the valuation of land in Franklin township taken to widen Primary Road No. 81. The plaintiff seeks 3200 dollars arguing the site was specially valuable for cattle finishing and pens would be ruined. the defense contends no damage occurred. A jury of twelve was drawn and opening statements were made by Ralph Munro for the plaintiff and B. Haldrige for the defendant.
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David R. Munro
Franklin Township
R Ralph Munro
As BB. Haldrige
Munro
Gussie Knerr
Mae McGovern
Leo Mangold
Elmer Bush
Ernest Carlson
E. P. Foss
W. H H. Stone
Margaret Pratt
Merwin Lamoraux
Lona Boice
Joye Niffenegger
Helen Wolfe
Athletic Awards Made to Cardinals At Junior College Assembly
At the regular junior college assembly college cage veterans received athletic awards. Walter Wells and Kenneth Cline were given sweaters, while Henry Little Harold Ahrens Dale Kiesey Dale Fuhr Ernest Marshall Burdette Westermark William Shannon Bill Kern and Leslie Blick earned letters. Dean Harland Mead presented the Black Hawk conference title trophy, a plaque, to Coach Freshwaters with a fitting response. Dr H L Hendricks spoke on Preventative Medicine.
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Walter Wells
Kenneth Cline
Henry Little
Harold Ahrens
Dale Kiesey
Dale Fuhr
Ernest Marshall
Burdette Westermark
William Shannon
Bill Kern
Leslie Blick
Dean Harland Mead
Blackhawk
Freshwaters
H. L. Hendricks
Postal Rate Increase Boosts Budget Bill Vote
The House voted 147 to 68 to raise letter postage from two to three cents, aiming to raise 135.6 million dollars annually as part of the budget balancing tax bill. The move, part of a heated debate, raised total new taxes to 187.5 million and aided passage of the revised tax program.
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Washington
Mareh
House
Ways and Means Committee
INS
Garner
Washington De Molay basketball team selected for state tourney
Ahrens Kiesey Wells Cline Little Shannon Minick Keiper from Ainsworth and Zillmer from Wellman join the Washington De Molay squad plus one more boy yet to be chosen. Coach George Freshwaters will lead ten players to Muscatine for the state tournament Thursday through Saturday. The team faces Monticello in the opening round after a workout at the high school gym.
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Ahrens
Kiesey
Wells
Cline
Little
Shannon
Minick
Keiper
Ainsworth
Zillmer
Wellman
Washington de Molay
Muscatine
George Freshwaters
Monticello
de Molay
Freshwaters
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