Alabama Rep proposes list of foreign-born federal workers
Rep. Starnes announces a house resolution to name and report salaries of all foreign-born federal employees who have not become citizens. The measure, tied to restricting 1938 appropriations to citizens, faces opposition from Labor Secretary Perkins and WPA head Hopkins over potential relief roll losses. Starnes says the number of aliens in federal service is unknown.
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Washington
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Starnes
Alabama
House
House Committee
Labor
Perkine
WPA
Hopkins
Arthur Yo Play at Rendezvous by Johnny Arthur Band
Johnny Arthur and his eleven piece orchestra from Omaha will provide music for Friday’s dance at the Rendezvous. This is Arthur’s first Washinton appearance as his band’s fame spreads, with the Arthur organization regarded as one of Omaha’s better outfits.
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Johnny Arthur
Omaha
Wash
Indton
Arthur
Wash Arthur
Meton
Johnny
Public Offices School News Continues On Page
Public official announcements continue on page with school notices and local items of interest. Readers see ongoing updates about district programs, governance actions, and community events affecting schools.
Pupils Discuss English Throne and Bird Studies
In a language class Pupile and fourth to fifth graders read poems about Mother Friday. In nature studies third graders collect last year’s bird houses and study species such as Blue Jay Oriole Robin Bob White and Wren.
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Mother
Bob White
Forensic Club To Stage Annual Picnic
The Forensic Club plans its annual picnic at Fern Cliff on Thursday May 18 at five. Committee members include Hazel Harbison as chair, with Ben Moore Wendell Baker Ruth Turner and Donald Marek. Tickets were sold at the candy table in the front hall Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Fern Cliff
Thursday Avenue
Hazel Harbison
Ben Moore
Wendell Baker
Ruth Turner
Donald Marek
Y W C A Dinner Hosts Senior Girl Reserves
The Y W C A invites the Senior Girl Reserves to a 6 30 dinner this evening replacing the usual breakfast in an annual event. The change from breakfast to dinner marks this year's notice.
Seniors Reveal Plans For The Future
Edith Patterson plans a long vacation and a year at home. Rush Negus expects to attend college but may stay local. Wanda Casper will study physical education at the State University of Iowa. John McKinstry aims to run a farm. Keith Hanan eyeing journalism at Iowa or Washington Junior College. Ruth McGrawe will pursue nurse training in Ottumwa. Alice Mundt intends beauty culture studies. Junior Fry wants electrical engineering. Rex Haven plans business college in Ames. Lloyd Mikseh will farm with his father. Edward Starr intends to take
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Edith Patterson
Rush Negus
Washington
Wanda Casper
State University of Iowa
John McKinstry
Keith Hanan
Washington Junior College
Ruth McGrawe
Ottumwa
Alice Mundt
Junior Fry
Rex Haven
Ames
Lloyd Mikseh
Edward Starr
College Choices for Washington Junior College Graduates
Some Washington junior college graduates have definite plans for fall while others are undecided. Dorothy Blanchard aims for Cedar Falls or Iowa City. Merri Johnson considers Ann Arbor or other options. Leona Kurtz will teach at Oakdrove School. Inez Schoonover eyes Iowa State Teachers College or another normal school. Myria Stephens plans further college study possibly at Iowa State or Cornell but will teach Pleasant Hill next year. Marjorie Strong desires Wheaton Illinois. Lou Jean Stewart is listed among those attending.
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Washington Junior College
Dorothy Blanchard
Cedar Falls
Iowa City
Merri Johnson
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Leona Kurtz
Oak
Silverside
Inez Schoonover
Iowa State Teachers College
Myria Stephens
Iowa State Collge
Cornell
Pleasant Hill
Marjorie Strong
Wheaton Lnois
Lou Jean Stewart
Students eye colleges for next year across Iowa
Verna Bickel plans to attend the State University of Iowa. Manda Davies aims for Coe College in Cedar Rapids. Roger Eicher’s next school is undecided. Daryl Fetters will study music elsewhere. Catherine Masson leans to the State University of Iowa. Kathryn Stewart targets a business college. Join Coulter will enter the University of Iowa this fall. Robert Thompson considers Iowa State College.
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Towa
Ames
Verna Bickel
State University of
Manda Davies
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Roger Eicher
Daryl Fetters
Catherine Masson
State University of Iowa
Kathryn Stewart
Join Coulter
Robert Thompson
Iowa State College
Notable Washington Scholar Mabel Burger Wins Legion Aid
The Washington junior college awarded a Legion scholarship to Mabel Burger, a Washington High School graduate. She studies American History German English and American Government and plans to become a kindergarten teacher at Cedar Falls State Teachers College. Maxine Allen shines as a flute soloist and music leader in several groups while pursuing science and library activities.
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Leon Beatty
American Legion
Washington Junior College
Washington High School
Legion
Mabel Burger
State Teachers College
Cedar Fells
Robert Taylor
Mabel
Maxine Allen
Gtate
Girls Glee Club
Lelawala
Hebe
Maxine
Library Club
Class Room Notes on Typing Lessons Progress
First year typing classes completed methods for two page letters. They will study formal and informal letters signatures and postscripts next. Advanced typing covers application letters and pupils practice dictation at the typewriter including bank drafts checks and the check protector.
Typing class at Iowa Southern Utilities visit
Thursday the typing class visited Iowa Southern Utilities where Glen Carris demonstrated machines including a stamp affixer addressograph calculating and ditto duplicator. Students learn percentage business applications while solid geometry covers volume of prisms cones and pyramids and plane geometry tackles parallelograms trapezoids triangles and rhombuses.
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Iowa Southern Utilities
Glen Carris
S.dless
Miss Mercer Teaches Three Percentage Problem Types
Last Thursday Eldridge spoke to the morning business training class on how to get a job. He emphasized helpfulness and personal presentation in dress and manners. Richard Minick introduced him to the class. letters of application and job interviews were two projects last week.
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Miss Mercer
Ven Eldridge
Richard Minick
Haunting Notes and Rumors From J. C. Gossip
A week in the life at J. C. centers on romantic rumors involving Vincent Krabill and a mystery girl, with mentions of Mabel Naomi and Leona Kurtz. Faculty chaff and a popularity contest debate surface beside light classroom antics and a spooked tone.
Girl Scouts Reorganize Summer Unit Elects Officers
The Girl Scouts reorganized for the summer with Miss Helen Kamerow directing. The first meeting at the Y on Monday at 4 15 drew patrols, elected Edna Schaeffer treasurer and Margaret Ragan scribe, and planned a Saturday hike at 10 30.
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Helen Kamerow
Edna Schaeffer
Margaret Ragan
How New Income Tax Law Affects State Taxpayers
Des Moines reports explain the new state income tax structure for individuals. It outlines tax rates from 1 to 5 percent across income brackets, higher exemptions for single and married filers, and increased dependent exemptions. Examples show tax amounts at $1000, $2000, $3000, $4000 and $5000 incomes, comparing single and married totals under the new law.
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Des Moines
Garbo Recalled As Sweden Lady Barber by Ex Actor
Eugene J. Nifford, former actor and Hollywood restaurant owner, recalls Greta Garbo as a plump but appealing girl who worked as a lady barber in Sweden before becoming a major screen star. He supports claims in a dispute involving David Shratter, German film producer, over a $10,500 loan in Garbo’s early days.
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INS
Ieta Garbo
Eugene J. Nifford
Assienes
David Shratter
Nifford
Miss Garbo
Greta Gustafson Starts Rise From Stockholm Barber to Actress
In 1920 Stockholm a plump but appealing girl attracted attention at a silent film set. Greta Gustafson, 16, worked as a barber and asked how to advance. He predicted she would be a star. she pursued dramatic training, joined the royal dramatic academy, and after two seasons won a $40 a month contract.
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Garbo
Greta Gustafson
Royal Dramatic Academy
It Is About Education and Wisdom in Chinatown
A fragment quotes Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown saying education takes many years to acquire and more to learn how best to use it. The remark reflects enduring value and guidance from a local мудрость line.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
Riverside Locals May 12 Clergy and Visits
Rev Monsignor Bernard Jacob Smeier assisted at St James Church in Washington during a service deoration for candidates with Bishop Henry Rohimann of Davenport presiding. Local residents Mr and Mrs Buell Unfertt and Mrs Edith Heitzman visited Davenport relatives. Oscar Critz from Fort Cod visited his sister Mrs Joseph Heitzman en route to St Louis for his daughter Jane Critz. Velma Tobin, Solon teacher, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs R B Tobin.
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Riverside
Bernard Jacobsmeier
Washington
St. James Church
Henry P. Rohimann
Davenport
Buell Unfertt
Edith Heitzman
R. H. Heitzman
Oscar Critz
Fort Codz
Joseph Heitzman
St. Loui
Jane Crtz
Velma _ Tobin
Solon
R. B. Tobin
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