Rubber-tired farmer earns column title for Iowa rider
Manchester farmer K Ross Childs wins the title rubber-tired farmer for using pneumatic tires on his machinery. His equipment includes a combine tractor three wagons a three bottom gang plow portable hammer mill a two wheeled trailer a corn binder and a manure spreader. He says rubber tires provide easier riding and more efficient operation.
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Duke of Windsor Reunites With Mrs Simpson at Chateau Conde
In Monts France on May 4 1937 the Duke of Windsor meets Mrs Wallis Simpson at Chateau Conde after six months apart. A crowd of reporters gendarmes and investigators watch as he arrives with a convoy. The couple share a sudden embrace as she runs to greet him and he calls her name Wat lia.
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Wallis Simpson
Chateau de Conde
Touraine
Chateau
England
Mrs. Simpson
Hullo
Geoffrey Dennis
Edward
Mabel the cattle dog earns sixteenth license year
Myron Hines reports his dog Mabel, a longtime Cattle Dog, was licensed for the sixteenth spring. He notes all her many puppies inherit her strong cattle-herding ability.
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Mabel
Visiting Professor Ames McLeen Thompson Joins Iowa State
Dean of University of Liverpool and Hartley Botanical Laboratory director Ames McLeen Thompson will serve as visiting professor at Iowa State College during the first summer session. The announcement confirms the collaboration and campus appointment.
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Ames Dy McLeen Thompson
University of Liverpool
Hartley Botanical Laboratory
Iowa State College
Mt Vernon survey on why students came to college
A Mt Vernon report notes that 14 of 325 Cornell collegians surveyed said college meant a piece to go home on weekends. Fifty nine said parents wanted them there and 21 cited mating reasons.
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Cornell Collegians
Powell perfects local identification card with fingerprinting
Virgil Powell, a police fingerprint expert in Cedar Rapids, reports that a motorist identification card system utilizing fingerprinting has been perfected to strengthen verification and security.
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Powell
Cedar Rapids
Virgil Powell
Eighth Grade Pupil Marries Man in Iowa Falls
Clara Knode a 15 year old eighth grade pupil from Iowa Falls announced her marriage to Florid Meyera a 19 year old man from near Ackley. They were ferried to a ceremony on Wednesday in Iowa Falls Abia
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Clara Knode
Iowa
Falla
Elghth Gerade
Flord Myera
Neay Ackley
Albia
Pelican Flocks Return to Lake Region
ARNOLDS PARK The pelicans are back in the lake region after a winter. flocks appear smaller and more scattered than last season when as many as four hundred birds were reported in the area.
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Arnolds Park
Fox Den Bears Evidence of Being Collector
NASHUA After investigating a fox den on his farm Rox Hunt declares foxes are natural born collectors In the den he found five fox ends two pheasants one jack rabbit one erm al pie one rat one ground mole one hen twelve field mice
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Rox Hunt
Famous Names to Appear in State Music Festival
Helen Jepson from Moorhead high school headlines Iowa State University music festival in Iowa City this weekend as a contralto soloist not the Metropolitan Opera star. Other entrants with famous names include Glen Cunningham of Ames High School, John Lewis, and Glen Morris of Waterloo, all noted in the prep showcase.
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Helen Jepson
State University of Iowa
Metropolitan Opera
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Iowa Prep
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John Lewis
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Bituminous Coal Commission
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Glen Morris
Waterloo
Vandal Attack Amid Hollywood Industry Walkout
In Hollywood on May 4, vandals struck a theater union branch still not joining the film studio strike. Doors were forced, windows smashed, and furniture damaged, with officials offering no comment and no police report filed. Production continued despite worker absences as pickets patrolled major studios.
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Salvation Army Campaign Starts in Washington County
Envoy W. L. Lowe of Des Moines arrives this week to lead the Salvation Army fund drive in Washington. He has represented the organization in the county for eight years and will issue receipts to contributors. All funds raised will be accounted to the Washington National Bank. no other Salvation Army solicitation will be authorized for a year.
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Salvation Army
Local Weather Report Shows Modest Temperatures
The past 24 hours recorded a high of 67 degrees and a low of 62. Rainfall totaled 0.6 inches, according to the regional weather observations.
Recital Opens Music Week Program Here
Washington residents heard soprano Mrs. Ondbelle Ellett of Iowa City lead the first National Music Week program with bold encores. Her Jenny Lind group drew strong applause, and she also sang Ombra Legiera. Accompanist Mrs. Maude Whedon Smith of Iowa City displayed notable piano skill. Washington organist Mrs. Edith Shields performed Barcarolle and Gavotte. Portnightly club leader Mrs. D. Morrison Jr. introduced the musicians and outlined the week’s plans. Tonight the junior high and elementary pupils perform in the high school auditorium under Miss Bernice Nash, Miss Ruth Stewart, and Maurice Slayton. Concerts follow by the Washington concert band and Washington Municipal band in Central Park, and special music at United Presbyterian Church.
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Ondbelle Ekkett
Lowa City
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Edith Shields
Faulkey
Gavotte
Thomas
Bernice Nash
Ruth Stewart
Maurice Slayton
Washington Concert Band
Washington Municipal Band
Central Park
Rule Estate Wins Return or Sale of Three Studebaker Cars
Judge J G Patterson in district court ordered the return to the Rule Estate of three Studebaker automobiles seized in a replevin action by Davenport's Commercial Investment Corporation after the proprietor Oral M Sweet died. The cars valued at 2140 will enrich the estate. the Davenport firm may file claims with other creditors. The matter was argued by T L Brookhart, executor, with counsel W Livingston and Smith & Swift.
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J. G. Patterson
District Court
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T. L. Brookhart
Sr. W. Livingston
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Smith & Swift Firm
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Wavenport
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Washington
Davenport Corporation
Sweet Estate
Statler
Zeigler
Hexworth
Stout
Small Roof Fire on East Adams Street
Fire department responded to a small residence roof fire on East Adams Street near Case athletic field. Extinguished with a small extinguisher, damage described as slight. Initial confusion about location delayed responders but corrected. fire brought under control quickly.
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Case Athletic Field
East Seventh Street
Iowa Supreme Court Delays Tax Law Decision
The Iowa Supreme Court postponed ruling on the constitutionality of the $4 billion annual income tax and the $18 million annual Siles tax. With 13 other opinions issued, the tax decision now likely lands next Tuesday.
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Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa
State moves to equalize property tax assessments
The state tax board sent seven field men to various parts of the state to begin a campaign to equalize undue variations in local property valuations. Dr and Mrs O F P Boller traveled to Des Moines to attend the state dental convention.
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Anthem Comments and Sermon by Dr Owen Featured
Ruth Stewart and Ralph Kleesze attended a service where Dr C A Owen commented on each anthem and delivered a sermon titled To Sing Bagg.
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Ruth Stewart
Ralph Kleesze
C. A. Owen
County auditors offices bustle as homestead tax credit appeals rise
Miss Ethel Grecian estimates about 1,000 Washington county homeowners have filed for the homestead tax credit. About 3,500 blanks were printed. taxpayers must apply by June 1. Bring deed and two witnesses from the same district. group filings encouraged.
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Ethel Grecian
Washington County
Claire Dewey
Everett Stewart
Waas
Auditor's Office
Former Attorney General O Connor seeks back salary ruling
Edward L. O Connor announces plans to file a writ of mandamus in Polk County District Court within days to compel payment of 2160 dollars he says he is due. He bases his claim on the Supreme Court decision invalidating the salary reduction act of 1933.
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Alty
Edward L. O'Connor
Polk County
O'Connor
Supreme Court of the
Nearly 500 Attend K P Lodge Conclave In Iowa
About 500 Nuigets Of Pythias members from 23 districts in central and southeast Iowa gathered in Washington for a large conclave at the Rendezvous. Grand officers and visiting members witnessed the initiation of 8 to 93 candidates, with four men earning supreme lodge medals for bringing 12 new members apiece.
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Ralph
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Grand K of R. & S
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New London
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Supreme Lodge
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Clarence Hahn
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Martelle
Walter Godoun
W. C. Fischer
Ovion Lodge
Washington county photo contest open to county residents
The first annual Washington county photographic contest invites nonprofessional photographers to submit contact prints or enlargements to the Y M C A by May 22. Judging by Campus Camera Club members offers cash prizes in Scenic Views and Human Interest categories with honorable mentions and later exhibiting and pickup at the Y M C A in Washington. Joe and Ed Skinner of Columbus City visited Washington today.
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Campus Camera Club
University of Iowa
Phillips and Hebner
Washington
The
Evening Journal
Human Interest
McDaniel
Joe and
Ed Skinner
Columbus City
Initiation Record in State Noted Except 1925 Event
The article notes no broader initiation class in the state aside from a 1925 event in which 20 percent of candidates including then Governor John Hamill undertook the work.
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John Hamill
British Navy Ready to Escort Refugees from Bilbau
International News Service reports from London that the British navy is prepared to escort ships carrying refugees from Bilbao to England. Loyalist planes bombed a rebel train at Sigüenza and shelled positions across Guadalajara, while a rebel column near Beamée reportedly suffered heavy Italian losses.
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International News Service
London
Bilbao
England
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Guadalajara
Beemee
House panel seeks probe of motion picture industry
Washington MayINS The House Judiciary Committee asked the Rules Committee to consider a regulation authorizing the Judiciary Committee to investigate the motion picture industry under the anti trust law.
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Judiciaizry Committee
Stolen Car Brought Back by Muscatine Police
Muscatine police recovered a car reported stolen after broadcasting the theft on their radio. The vehicle was found abandoned a few blocks away with a nearly empty gas tank. Officers learned the owner had loaned the car to Marvin Buckwake and Melbe McAvoy for a trip. the youths were briefly held pending clarification but not jailed.
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Telen
Muscatine
Marvin
Melba
Milk Ordinance Before Council Sets Standards for Milk
Washington city council discussed finalizing a milk regulation ordinance to govern sanitary rules for dairies selling milk to residents. The measure includes cattle testing inspections and safety provisions, with adoption expected soon. Mayor Lloyd Lytle and council members support revising the milk regulations to ensure purity and safety. Routine budget items occupied part of the meeting.
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Washington
Lloyd Lytle
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