Relief Reaches Explorer on Greenland Ice
Augustine Courtauld, stranded on the inland ice of Greenland, was rescued by a sledge party led by H. G. Watkins. The British Arctic aerial route expedition reported the relief by land sea and air was successful as Courtauld trekked toward the base camp near Angmagsalik with the Watkins party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Explorer
The
United Press
Copenhagen
Augustine Courtauld
Rich Young
Priton
Greenland
H. G. Watkins
Watkins
Courtauld
Fishing Ministry
Angmagsalik
Northland
Molly Montgomerie
Mothers' Service at Baptist Church
Baptist church in Whistler hosts a Mothers Day service at 7 pm with tableaux by Blinehard and Long singing. Nellie Wylie speaks on Mother's Day while the choir performs I’m Wearing a... for You Mother Dear. Four children distribute bouquets to mothers. Rev. A A Vinz delivers the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Baptist Church
Whistler
Della Blinehard
Charles Long
Mine
R. L. Grimes
Nellie Wylie
Dorothy Davidson
Darlene Young
Darwin Vacca
Billy Arnold
A. A. Vinz
Young People to Gather for Union Service at United Presbyterian
Young people of the community are invited to a union service at six o clock Sunday evening at the United Presbyterian church. Lantern slides depict the life of Christ as shown in paintings by great masters. The interchurch council has organized several union meetings including Easter service and breakfast. The council includes representatives from the young people societies of local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Interchurch Council
United Presbyterian Church
Christ
Young People's Societies
Death of Harry Shrader Prominent Local Contractor
Funeral services for Harry Shrader, died after brief illness, will be held at 2 30 Saturday in the Presbyterian church with Dr F W Eastwood officiating. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery is private. Shrader, born February 1867 in Washington, was a noted building contractor and longtime church member. He married Jessie Lelie French, then Laura Charles. survived by Laura, sister Ida Nesseltine, brother James Shrader, and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Harry Shrader
F. W. Eastwood
Elm Grove Cemetery
Sheriman
Shrader
Washington
Phillip
Louisa Logan Shrader
Jessie Lelie French
Davenport
Laura Charles
Los Angeles
Ida Nesseltine
James Shrader
Merced Cal School Bus Hit by Train Fatalities Rise
A Santa Fe freight train struck a loaded school bus at the G street crossing in Merced California injuring many children. The death toll reached six with 16 others in serious condition and 19 only lightly hurt. The bus driver J X Kregger 50 did not survive long after the crash.
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Merced
Cal
Muriel Keller
Jack Keller
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Railroad
G Street
J. X. Kregger
Judge Denies New Trial in Lingle Case
Judge Joseph Sabath refused a new trial for Leo Brothers convicted of killing Alfred J. Lingle Chicago Tribune reporter. Brothers sentenced to 14 years. Attorneys Cantwell and O'Brien filed notice of appeal to the state supreme court. Sabath granted a 60 day stay of sentence to perfect the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi
Chicago
Joseph Sabath
Leo IV’. Brothers
Alfred J. Lingle
Chicago Tribune Treporter
Harry Cantwell
St. Louis
James C. O'Brien
State Supreme Court
Sabath
Chicago Woman to Talk Here Tuesday
Mrs. Edwin Eells of Chicago will speak at the Presbyterian church on Tuesday May 12. At 2 30 p m she addresses the Missionary society and ladies social, and at 7 30 p m the whole congregation is invited to hear her. She is a trained neighborhood house worker with experience among Italian Jews and Poles. Her counsel is sought by Presbyterians and others in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Eells
Chicago
Presbyterian Church
Women of the Missionary Society
Ladies
Eells
191 Cars Tested on Safety Lane
A total of 191 automobiles were tested on safety lanes to assess performance and reliability. Details on the testing criteria and outcomes are not fully provided in the fragment.
Hospital Open House Set For National Day May 12
Mrs. Margaret H Rose announces Washington County Hospital observance of National Hospital Day with open house demonstrations of X ray lab and other departments A baby show with reunions of babies born at the hospital is planned Also Safety Lane tests for brakes lights horn and steering run through the week with OK certificates and gas prizes for perfect cars The lane is on Second Avenue east of the Y M C A sponsored by the American Legion and city authorities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret H. Rose
Washington County Hospital
National Hospital
American Legion
Police Department
Applegate
Washington Oil Company
United States
Second Avenue
Pastors to Attend Session at Junction
The Louisa County Ministerial Association hosts guest day Monday at Columbus Junction Methodist Church. Sessions start at 10 a.m. with afternoon activities after dinner and social hour. The Washington and Muscatine County associations will join in a program on The Minister His Divine Call Study Vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa County
Methodist Church
Columbus Junction
Washington
Muscatine County
Knights of Pythias and F O O I Lodges
Local fraternal lodges Knights of Pythias and F O O I hold joint meeting to discuss community service projects and upcoming charity events. Members from both organizations plan joint fundraising, public acknowledgments, and interlodge cooperation for civic initiatives.
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Knights of Pythias and
F. O. O. I. Lodges
Marek Dies Suddenly at Home in Washington
Joseph Marek died suddenly about 7 am at his East Washington street home. He had a history of heart attacks. Funeral at 9 am Monday at St. James Church with Rev. J. T. O'Donnell. Born in Europe March 24 1857 he came to Washington county at age two. Survived by wife Anna Longer Marek a son Vince and two daughters Mrs Frank Horn and Mrs Will Tellin. Four brothers Vince Oklahoma Lew Iowa City Melack and Anthony Washington. Marek was a farmer living seven years at his East Washington street home outside the city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Marek
East Washington Street
St. James Church
J. T. O'Donnell
Jones Funeral Home
Marek
Europe
Washington County
Anna Longer Marek
Vince
Frank Horn
Will Tellin
Washington
Oklahoma
Lew
Iowa City
Melack
Anthony
Junior High Band and Washington Concerts Take Week Spotlight
The junior high band performs a 7 15 pm concert in the school auditorium while Washington Concert Band plays tomorrow evening in Central Park directed by Neil Humble with Grant Humble as manager. Milburn A. McKay directs the junior high band for tonight's exhibit tied to manual training and home economics, running 7 to 9 pm, following a State Theater program of Viennese Nights and Herbert selections the previous night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Central Park
Goldman
Rosie O'Riley
Cohan
Wil- Erie Poe
Aee Alford
Freischa Weber
Tobani
St. Louis
Gruenenfelder
Milburn A. McKay
State Theater
Victor Herbert
Glidden Couples Attend Iowa City Music Contest
Dr and Mrs W T Lindsey of Glidden visited the home of Dr and Mrs W L Alcorn last night. The Lindseys brought their daughter and other Glidden girls to Iowa City to compete in the state music contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Lindsey
Glidden
W. L. Alcorn
Lindseys
Iowa City
Junior College Men’s Club Wins Local Play Contest First Place
The junior college Y club won first for Drums of Dude by Austin Strong staged in the high school auditorium with cast Wendall Booth Gale Fisher Raymond Minick Willis Witmer George Zeck Charles Johnson Lawrence MeKune and directors John Westphal Charles Rademaker Donald Benz Law rence MeKune played a woman Mrs Clayton The second prize went to Where But in America by Oscar M Wolfe staged by the Y W with Mary Louise Harwood Hilda Marcucci Jane Fulton directed by Everstine Daniels and staging by Dorothy Booth Verna Palmer Hilda Marcucci played a man A jury including Mrs T A Michels Mrs H C Hull and Keith Vine judged on acting staging and direction The contest may become annual and other plays included Joint Owners in Spain by Leona Welfe Ruth Cunningham Verna Palmer Dorothy Booth directed by Hilda Brown and Sham by Frank G Thompson produced by the Washington Junior College association led by Alice Wolfe with cast Harvey Coulter as thief and key relationships The plays were student coached with Mrs C S Williams advised on the picks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Strong
India
Wendall Booth
Gale Fisher
Raymond Minick
Willis Witmer
George Zeck
Charles Johnson
Lawrence MeKune
John Westphal
Charles Rademaker
Donald Benz
Clayton
America
Oscar M. Wolfe
College
Y. W
Mary Louise Harwood
Hilda Marcucci
Jane Fulton
Everstine Daniels
Dorothy Booth
Verna Palmer
T. A. Michels
H. C. Hull
Keith Vine
Dean Harland Mead
Frank G. Thompson
Washington Junior College Association
Alice Wolfe
Alice McDaniel
Winifred Carris
Howard Benn
Harvey Coulter
Charles
Orval Kort
Clara
Demolay District Meeting Draws Southeastern Iowa Boys
About 150 Demolay members gathered in Davenport for the annual district meeting. Chapters from Cedar Rapids Davenport Burlington Clinton Muscatine Dubuque Marion Iowa City Keokuk Washington and Fairfield were represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Clinton
Muscatine
Dubuque
Marion
Iowa City
Keokuk
Washington
Fairfield
Henry Co Attorney Faces Court Trial
Mount Pleasant Iowa May 8 Charged with embezzling about 20 dollars from a client Leo V Collins former county attorney will go to trial in district court next week. He is accused by Mrs Josephine Alcott for whom he acted as agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Leo. V. Collins
Collins
Josephine Alcott
Mellon Doubts Boost From Luncheon Despite Red Balance
Hollywood figure Uncle Andy Mellon bluntly warned of worsening 1973 conditions at a luncheon. He admitted books will not balance for the first time in years, with a deficit of 900 million, highlighting the strain of the financial shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Cal
Andy Mellon
Mellon
Washington Faces Stiff Race in Southeast Iowa District Meet
Washington high school aims to defend its district title at Fairfield with standout runners and field events. Key performers include Stutsman in the mile Kiesey in the javelin Frederick in the discus, while Bowes Crone Hesseltine and Coates are expected to add points in sprints jumps and hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Iowa
Fairfield
Washington
Jim Shultz
Fairfield High School
Burlington
Fort Madison
Keokuk
Stutsman
Kiesey
Frederick
Two Sent Up For Robbery At Burr Oak
Harold Jacobin and Earl Trumbull were sentenced to life in the state pen at Fort Madison after pleading guilty to robbing the Burr Oak Savings Bank on April 23. Judge Taylor announced the sentences as officials departed for Fort Madison with the pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr Oak
Decorah
Iowa
Fort Madison
Harold Jacobin
Earl Trumbull
HR. Taylor
Trumbull
Jacobin
Frank Curtis
West Point
State Bank
Canadian Bank
Winnipeg
Man
Dominion Bank
P. B. R. Tugkey
Tucker
South Dakota
Elkton
S. D
Corn Exchange Bank
Funeral of Mrs Griffith Sunday in Washington
The funeral for Mrs. George Griffith, born Ella McAnulty May 4 1859, will be held Sunday at 2 30 PM from the home 917 North Iowa avenue. Friends may call at L A Jones funeral home until 10 AM Sunday. She taught school and was a Methodist. survived by husband George Griffith and sister Edith McAnulty Gillespie of Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Iowa Avenue
George Griffith
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Mrs. Griffith
Ella McAnulty
Joseph P
Julia Bodine McAnulty
Franklin Township
Washington
Methodist Church
Melzer Savage
Marion Avenue
Roof Fire at Lovelett Home Causes Small Loss
Fire department responded yesterday afternoon to Mrs. Mary B. Lovelett's residence at 422 East Second Street. A roof fire was quickly extinguished with only a minor loss reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Lovelett
East Second Street
Washington students place in Iowa state music contest
William Masson and Karl Bevins of Washington high school won third place in the Iowa state music contest at Iowa City yesterday for tuba and clarinet solos. Vera Stutsman earned sixth in bassoon. Director Milburn McKay praised the strong state competition and growth of school music in Iowa with nearly 600 member schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Masson
Washington
Karl Bevins
Iowa City
Vera Stutsman
Iowa
Milburn McKay
Mrs Dan Peters of Brighton Shopped Here Yesterday
Mrs Dan Peters of Brighton visited the shop yesterday making a notable local purchase. The report highlights a single resident’s shopping activity in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Peters
Brighton
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Word of Courtauld Rescue
Tion
Grace Thompson’ Seton
San Francisco
National League of American Penwomen
Cago
Junction
Jos
Pope
Vatican
Pope Pius XI
Cardinal Mundelein
Junior College
Spain
Leona Welfe
Ruth Cunningham
Hilda Brown
Henry CO
Fairfield—Fair
Indiana
Ilowa
Music Meet
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