Lateness of Iowa Crops Aids Against Severe Weather
Des Moines May 10 U P reports from Charles Reed director of the Iowa Weather and Crop Service say late planting reduced hail and wind damage across the state last week. Corn planting is delayed to ten percent, oats barley wheat and flax are dawdling two weeks late, and hay shortages loom this summer due to weather.
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Des Moines
U.P
Charles Reed
Lowa Weather and Crop Service
Reed
Sudan
Paraguay Declares War on Bolivia in Border Dispute
Paraguay announces war on Bolivia citing Bolivian aggression and violation of territorial integrity after a June 15 1932 attack. Bolivian raids last week struck two Paraguayan cities, killing seven civilians and damaging foreign property amid ongoing unofficial warfare over a 100000 square mile border tract.
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Asunclon
Paraguay
Bolivia
Vacation Church School Institute Held At United Presbyterian
About forty vacation school workers from Washington, Louisa and Henry counties attended a conference at the United Presbyterian church. Rev N H Carman Des Moines spoke on organizing and promoting the program while Miss Helen Lackey Carlisle addressed material selection. OO G Huebrecht Des Moines discussed Young People work. Wasco picnic follows at 5 pm.
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United Presbyterian Church
Washington
Louisa
Henry
N. H. Carman
Des Moines
Baptist Churches of Iawa
Helen Lackey
Carlisle
OO. G. Huebrecht
Iowa State Council
Final Approval Granted for Farm Relief Bill
Chicago events highlight a 25 million dollar show titled World in Miniature with nearly every globe region represented. The Fair features a Wonder land exhibit set on a lake bed once part of Lake Michigan, reflecting dramatic site history from twelve years ago.
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Bed of Lake Michigan
Chicago
Old Fort Dearborn
Golden Temple of
Jehol
China
Lake Michigan
Egypt
Hall of Science
Eee
Troopers Stand Inspection Today In Washington
People of Washington are invited by Captain Jay Brown to the annual Troop F Cavalry inspection at the stable and drill grounds at the foot of South Iowa avenue. Major Lambert and Colonel Venter are expected to attend with visiting officers arriving as the program proceeds.
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Washington
Jay Brown
114Th) Cavalry
Iowa Avenue
R. A. Isker
Regular Army
Paul V. Davis
Lambert
Sigourney
Colonel Venter
Lowa City
Brown
Technocracy Aids Crops In Providence Report
A moratorium on manual labor is announced as police deploy an automatic electric machine in the traffic division. The device polishes badges and pistols, tasks previously done by hand, marking a shift toward mechanized efficiency in city operations.
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Providence
R. L-W
Local Arrangements Shaped by Washington County Council
In Iowa arrangements for the meeting were organized by the Washington county council of religious education and Rev. D. C. Fulton of the hosting church.
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Iowa
Washington County Council of Religious Education
D. C. Fulton
Roosevelt Delivers Stirring Radio Address Says Nation Hopes
A New York listener recalls President Roosevelt delivering a mighty radio speech Sunday night. The speaker praised the nation, argued for prosperity, and noted the president’s radio popularity while mentioning he read minutes from the last meeting and offered little on future plans.
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New York
Tornado Storm Kills 35 in Kentucky and Tennessee
A tornado swept southern Kentucky and north central Tennessee killing 35 and injuring more than 150. Beatty Swamp suffered 25 dead and 75 injured. four other towns reported casualties. Wire lines were down, delaying confirmation of total deaths and additional victims.
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Nashville
Kentucky
Tennessee
Red Cross
Beatty Swamp
Sound Improves at State Theater
The State theater’s sound system was upgraded with two deluxe Bacon units to evenly distribute tone to all seats. Audience members notice clearer, fuller sound from front to back, even in the far corners of the auditorium.
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State Theater
Washington Y M C A Holds Spirited Annual Meeting
Ninety four men attended the Washington Y M C A annual meeting in the community room. D. D. Sherman presided with Henry Bailey as secretary. Everett L. Stewart spoke on the choice of speaker and praised the program.
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Washington , M. C. A
D. D. Sherman
Henry B Bailey
Carl W. Klein
F. W. Eastwood
Foster Bickel
A A. Vinz
R. E. Shannon
Ross
Stewart
Everett L. Stewart
Ke-Wash Track Meet Postponed By Wet Field
The Ke-Wash conference track meet at Case field was postponed due to a very wet track and cold weather. Teams from Brighton Wellman Kalona West Chester Keota and Richland were set to enter, with a new date likely next Tuesday or Wednesday evening if conditions improve.
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Case Field
Brighton
Wellman
Kalona
West Chester Keota
Richland
Big Crowd Attends School Music Week Program
High school and junior college musicians performed for a packed audience in the high school auditorium. The Little Symphony orchestra led by Milburn A. McKay and the high school girls’ glee club directed by Miss Helen Coffey showcased strong student work. Further performances are planned Thursday and Saturday with recitals by piano pupils, vocal students, and a high school band concert in Central Park.
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Little Symphony Orchestra
Milburn A. McKay
Helen Coffey
College Women's Trio
Velda Parcell
Helen Alcorn
Vernette Johnson
Karl Bevins
Helen Melinski
Ruth Speidel
Wilma Palmer
Ruth Davis
Gina Bianchi
Virginia Davis
Duane Peterson
Junior Bolee
Hayden Hughes
Harry Barker
Virgil Wittmer
Washington
Mia
J. B. Ream
Central Park
McKay
Y M C A Men Laud Strong Man Ideal In 1935 Program
Y M C A leadership urges building strong men with muscles, means, intellect and faith for service. Sherman praised by the club as he is thanked for years of service. Reports show heavy building use and sound finances amid tough conditions. Lewis Warren notes the Y’s readiness to help in future undertakings.
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Roosevelt
White House
Congress
Y. M
M. CG. A
Stewart
Washington
Sherman
Winfields Smouse
Ris
Lewis Warren
Y's
Heifer with no neck on display at Abilene zoo
A three year old neckless heifer is shown at the Abilene zoo where owners await a calf due in June. The animal cannot turn its head though otherwise healthy.
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Abilene
Tex
Price Fixing Provisions Eliminated in Relief Bill
Washington May 10 The administration backed relief bill won final congressional approval today awaiting signa tures to take effect It removes price fixing provisions authorizing the secretary of agriculture to guarantee fixed prices for domestic market crops The measure also grants the president authority for credit expansion up to three billion dollars and includes farm mortgage relief through bond issues and RFC loans to reduce burdens
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
Agriculture Department
Federal Land Bank
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
WVair to Feature Circus Wagons
Four teen miniature circus wagons built by A G Bernard and his 18 year old son Albert will be a feature at the Chicago World's fair this summer. Bernard a retired circus performer who traveled under the big top for five years did much of the hand carving work on the wagons.
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Wichita, Kau
A. G. Bernard
Albert
Barnard
Edith Seaton Dead at 51 in Brighton
Edith Seaton 51 died this morning at her Brighton home after long illness including diabetes and cancer surgery in Iowa City last fall. Born September 8 1881 she moved to Brighton 25 years ago. She leaves two sisters and two brothers. Funeral at Presbyterian church with burial in Brighton.
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Brighton
Edith Seaton
Iowa City
She
Washington
W. S. Staller
Cora
Joe
Ray
Ceder Rapids
Presbyterian Church
Whiting
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Ore
Syron Hess
Stewart Speaks
Shields
The
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Freature
Hivifer
Powers
Wvair
Miss Seaton
Tion
Snyder
Rebekah Snyder
Wichita
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