Route bond plan gains more county support in Iowa
Four counties Clarke Blackhawk Marion and Crawford join the county road bond plan expanding statewide. Supervisors set May 22 for Clarke County 250000 issue May 1 for Blackhawk 1900 board May 24 for Crawford 1500000 and earlier Story Shelby Audubon Adams and Page counties already approved bonds totaling 3850000. Upcoming elections include Dallas Fremont Boone Taylor and others in May totaling many millions.
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Des Moines
Supreme FE
Clarke
Blackhawk
Marion
Crawford
Boards of Supervisors
AL Oseesta
Clarke County
Highway Commission
Story County
Isaac
Shelby
Audubon Adams
Page
Dallas
Fremont
Boone
Taylor
Mahaska
Clarke, and “Marion, — Will Vote Then. "5 Isane
Ono
Dubuane
Union
School Musicians to Sing Tonight in Washington
This evening high school glee clubs and soloists directed by Miss Dorothy Detthof perform at 7 20 PM at United Presbyterian Church as part of the music week close in Washington. Performers include Donald Steele tenor and Esther Elgar violin among others with Stifford Reinert cornet and Thora Warner alto. boys quartet and girls trio also appear.
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Washington
Dorothy Detthof
Florence Peterson
United Presbyterian Church
Boya
Donald Steele
David Fulton
Thora Warner
Esther Elgar
Stiff
Hoover Optimistic on New Prospect of Arms Reductions
Washington May 7 Hoover expressed gratification over a possible arms reduction path from the Geneva conference. He stressed agreement among powers to substitute reduction for limitation in discussions and hopes the groundwork from Ambassador Hughes’s statement will yield important results.
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Hoover
Washington
Rotary meeting gathers neighbors to discuss community issues
About twenty five attendees from neighboring towns join Rotary Habaw and a post session on community problems. Zeehe delivers an address and Harold Montgomery discusses relation between business men and farmers. Next voting set for May 21 at Ma yestin. program led by Rev J W Zerbe promotes small town discussions across Muscatine, Louisa and Washington counties.
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Rotary
Zeehe
Rotary Meet
Harold Montgomery
Tera Hounty Kent
Monro
J. Pollock
Good Will Builders
Eta
Mavestine
J. W. Zerbe
Columbus Junction
Town Association of Commercial Organization
Secreies
Zerbe
Rotary Club
Town Association
Muscatin Lomisa
Washington Counties
Washington County Medical Society Meeting Highlights
The Washington County Medical Society met last evening at the nurses home for a regular gathering. A paper by Dr. O L Alcorn on Deukeima was the main feature. The society was incorporated and officers and managers attended to other business.
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Washington County Medial Society
O. L. Alc ‘Orn
Child Hurt When Hit By Automobile In Muscatine
Irene Beverlin five was struck by a car late yesterday in Muscatine and today is being treated for injuries. The child’s head was crushed and prognosis is doubtful.
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Muscatine
Irene Beverlin
Ata
Wimonsen
Farm Home Burned North of Town
Early this afternoon the farm home of Armour Griggs six miles northwest of town burned down. Neighbors arrived quickly and saved nearly all content. The farm is owned by Charles Corete of Washington who had insurance. A possible chimney cause was discussed. Detective Tom Swift, helping rescue goods, suffered a deep cut from broken upstairs glass.
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Armour Griggs
Charles Corete
Washington
Arby
Tom Swift
Montgomery Ward to Open New Store Soon
The Montgomery Ward store here nears completion under manager O T Peterson. A large local workforce is planned with ten men and twenty to thirty women for opening day. New fixtures allow customers to handle merchandise, counter layouts are redesigned, and Ward stores are said to draw shoppers from distances up to 100 miles.
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Montgomery Ward
OW. T. Peterson
Peterson
Feer
Petery
Ward
Sons of Civil War Veterans Meeting at Moose Hall
A gathering for the institution of a Sons of Veterans of the Civil War camp is planned for Thursday evening at Moose Hall. Eligible attendees include sons and grandsons of Civil War veterans, with Ray B. Gibford and staff present to inaugurate the camp. The event invites all eligible members to attend and become charter members.
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Sons of Veterans of the
Moose Hall
Ray B. Gibford
Department
Lnst
Brookhart Bill Aims to Regulate Motion Picture Industry
Senator Brookhart of Iowa introduced a bill to regulate the motion picture industry by banning practices like blind and lock bookings. The measure would place film business under the Interstate Commerce Commission and carry a $5,000 fine or imprisonment for violations.
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Brookhart
Bill
Washington
U.2
Republican
Iowa
Interstate Commitee Commission
Livingston elected to American Law Institute in Washington
Sinla ir Wash May 7 Marty F arose from a hard cut shortly after 5 45 a m today to serve the first day of one month s sentence in jail for contempt of court The multimillionaire wore the blue suit he arrived in and wore a colored tie He greeted fellow prisoners and entered the mess hall The article covers Livingston s election to the American Law Institute and outlines the institute s aims and leadership It notes Will Livingston son of the attorney will speak at Harvard Law School and plans to practice law in New York City
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Sinlair
Marty F
Sinclair
S.W. Livingston
Washington, D.C
American Kaw Institute
Mayflower Hotel
American Law Institute
Livingston
United States
Fem
Lmiteston
The
American Law Intitute
Elihu Root
George W. Vickers Stam
Benjamin N. Cardoso
James Hryne
George W. Murray
William Draper Emis
New York City
Murray, Aldrich Roberts
Messrs. Murray and Roberts
Murray
Philadelphia
Pittsbure
Wealthy oilman in jail job shift and late-night talks
The wealthy oilman, held in jail, keeps valuables including a wrist watch and is reassigned to assist to Dr. Macwis Hyman under Major William J. Peak. Katherine Wright joins the drug room staff as nurse. A long chat with prisoners ends with a wary remark about a future meeting, and the oil business resumes on Page 6.
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Shum
Sinclair
William J. Peak
de. Macvis Hyman
Gall Phyetotan
Rng
Sam
Jim
Katherine Wright
Junior College Play Thursday and Friday at High School
The Junior College presents an unusual and fascinating play Thursday and Friday in the high school auditorium. Directed by Margar Firth, the cast includes Anna Marie Anderson, Jane Godfrey, Verlie Kennard, Lucille Reister, Mary Finke, Martha Hendrickson, Ray Impson, Henry Little, George Zeck, and Westphal. The high school orchestra will perform both evenings with music before and after the performance. Sears tickets go on sale tomorrow at Phillips Hebner Drug Store.
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Try
Harland Mead
Sears
Phillips & Hebner Drug Store
Margar Firth
Anna Marie Anderson
Jane Godfrey
Verlie Kennard
Lucille Reister
Mary Finke
Martha Hendrickson
Ray Impson
Henry Little
George Zeck
der Westphal
Pilgrims Flock to Orleans to Honor Joan on Wednesday
Thousands of pilgrims from around the Christian world gather in Orleans France to honor Joan of Arc on the eve of May 8 the anniversary of her victory over English forces in 1429. The event draws ambassadors and church dignitaries as Jos Dr Are is celebrated as a saint.
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Orleans
Joan
France
Jos
YMCA Elects Five Board Members for 3 Year Terms
At the annual Washington YMCA meeting in the community room, five new directors were elected for three-year terms: Mech Wot i Done FH, Peet, D. Ross, Leslie Dunlap, J. M. Bratten and Orville Ble. The session followed a dinner with the Y's Men club as chair Livingston Press SAW. Laingston chaired the meeting after opening by President Don Sherman. Reports by treasurer Leslie Dulap and others highlighted finances and programs with the community room hosting 187 gatherings in the past year.
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FH. Peet
Ross
Leslie Dunlap
J. M. Bratten
Orville Ble
Washington Y. M.C. A
Yach
Ys Men's Club
Livingston
Saw. Laingston
Don Sherman
Milburn McKay Wa
Leslie Dulap
Charles W. Davis
House
Lee Holland
Tucker
Menelu
D. J. Ross
Coorg Jones
Hi Y Club
Frank R Sage
Wary
L. W. Soule
Victor Mastin
Rehairman
Myars
Davis
Fych Soommsate
le Armen
The
Religions Fend
Student Recital Next Friday Evening at Presbyterian Church
A Friday afternoon recital by piano and violin students will be presented at 4 20 PM at the Presbyterian church. Represented instructors include Misses Mae Wehr Elsie Brat ten Edith Rotem Dorothy Detthof Carolyn Hamilton and Mrs A Anderson with kindergarten hand led by Mine Mary Welch. You and your friends are cordialy invited.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Mae Wehr
Elsie Bratten
Edith Rotem
Dorothy Detthof
Carolyn Hamilton
A. Anderson
Henry Shield
Mary Welch
Tariff bill aims to shield U S agriculture and industry
Washington May 7 The administration's new tariff bill proposed higher duties on cotton wool and silk fabrics sugar and various agricultural goods to protect American farmers and some industries. Opponents argued the bill's details were hidden and would spark a major party clash. The measure also raises sugar and meat duties while leaving some items on the free list. The bill faces a Monday floor debate under tight rules as Democrats attack the secrecy and Republicans defend the levies.
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Washington
Hawley
The
Wits and Means
John Democratic
Cuba
South American
Council Attends to Routine Business
Last evening the city council remained focused on routine matters and approved several bills. A special session is scheduled for this afternoon to finalize acceptance of the new sewage disposal plant.
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Eardley Dean
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Brey
L. W. Durst
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W. W. Jamison
F Kraem
J. Kirk Latta
Washington County Medical Body
Charles Corette
Sons of Civil War Veterans
Barcelona
Spain
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Association of Lawyers
Ike
Gan Law Institute
Veoss
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Bcard
Kal Tatarcd
Imate
Junior College
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Y.M.C.A
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