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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1934

Page

3

New York Mothers Day Drive Aims to Improve Maternity Care

Campaign launched for Mother's Day with men's clubs from coast to coast joining in the push led by the Maternity Center Association. Mrs. Shepard Krech cites ten thousand annual U.S. maternal deaths preventable with adequate care, urging local posts to mobilize around public awareness and action.

New York American Legion Rotary Kiwanis Lions Clubs Shepard Krech Maternity Center Association United States

Kites and Wires Warned Against Near Power Lines

A paid notice from Iowa Southern Utilities Company cautions residents, especially youth, about the hazards of kite flying near electric wires. The advertisement highlights risks of electrocution and urges safe conduct to prevent injuries.

Iowa Southern Utilities Company

Insurance Group Meet in Washington Des Moines Firm Attends

Representatives from Allied Mutual Insurance Company met yesterday in Washington in a group conference held in the Congress Hotel private dining room. About 25 attendees from southeastern Iowa joined Burns H. Davison who led discussions after a luncheon. Mrs. Frances McCoy Cherry arranged the gathering. A noted recital by Miss Elsie Bratten and pupils was announced for Friday May 11 at 7 30 p m at 1039 North Iowa avenue. The article also cites safety warnings to keep kites and wires away and to avoid touching hanging wires and climbing poles to prevent injuries.

Allied Mutual Insurance Company of Des Moines Washington Congress Hotel Iowa Burns H. Davison Frances McCoy Cherry Dale W. Kremer Wapello Frances L. Cherry Jacob Roth Wayland T. J. Russell Winfield Rob Bonar New London A. J. Lundquist Fairfield F. W. Lundquist Ira A. Coon Ainsworth Geo. M. Lord Wim. P. Greiner Keota Paul RR J. Ernest Corey Carson Fogzy Burlington A. M. Russell Eldon Burns H Davison George H Koch John Ben*ler Salem Henry D. Luers Rubio Ralph Shannon Elsie Bratten T. A Michels North Iowa Avenue Betty Michels Frances Sartor

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