The Man Who Tortured and Attacked Des Moines Child
A Saturday feature reviews a horror case in Des Moines where a nine year old girl Evelyn Lee was killed after torture. Citizens joined with police to search the city as investigators hunt the suspect across the state. The weekly digest also notes political rallies in Richland, a town chapter election, and local civic updates including church funding, census work, and a reward rising to 1050 dollars for Evelyn Lee’s slayer.
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Evelyn Lee
Des Moines
Vagabond Lover shines with Rudy Vallee at Graham
The film debut of Rudy Vallee in The Vagabond Lover at Graham Theatre features his singing prowess and a strong cast including Sally Bland and Marc Dressler. The program also touts Technicolor musical titles and other forthcoming features like The Vagabond King and Under a Texas Moon.
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Graham News
Rudy Vallee
Radio Pictures
H Rudy
Marc Dressler
Sally Bland
Vallee
Pai Mount
Graham
Dennis King
Ias
Herman J. Mankie- Wiex
Paramount
Paris
Louis 11Th
Connecticut
Jeanette MacDonald
AIL Technicolor
Dr L D Young Remains A Noted Evangelist Abroad
A London profile highlights Dr L D Young former Washington pastor now based in Dallas Texas. From Lincoln to Dallas his ministry expanded including City Temple Abbey Presbyterian church work and lectures such as America For Me If I Were a Salesman. He authored Know Your Bible and led campaigns converting many soldiers and church members while raising funds for a hospital in Kadek China.
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L. D. Young
Mrs Young
Washington
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God
Abbey Presbyterian Church
Ross Avenue
Harwood Street
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Zollege
Chamber of Come
Prinematt Jberacen
He. Eget
Mareg
Charlestown
Indion
ToltedSiateg Chamber of Commerce
Tadlasspols
Oor
Iowa
Beatrice
Nebraska
First Presbyterian Church
Lincoln
City Temple
Abbey Presbyterian
America
Europe
Andrew C. Zenos
Camp Hills
New York
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Goldier Ditors
Te City Temple
Uie
Church of the Flaming Heart
Kadek
China
Lfe
Washington in May 1920 Highlights Local History and Activities
In Washington May 1920 notes cover school district consolidation votes, senior class events, and new commissions. Highlights include Troop D captaincy, frost events, a high school literary club production, theatre company histories, and carnival visits. Also mentioned are Parsons College meet results, faculty changes, memorial day plans, and local student achievements.
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West Chester
Gladys Clark
Williard
Hunter
Farl Limerman
D. Washington
New National Guard
Pumpkin Ridge
James Work
Richard
Stephens
Charles McLaughlin
Clarence Logan
Murray McCreedy
Richard Me
Clifford McCreedy
Adams Theatre
Des Mones
Graham Theatre
Graham Opera House Company
C. H. Wilson
C. E. Rork
Ly D. Robinson
J A. Young
W. A. Wilson
Win Smowe
C. M. Keck
Frank Stewart
Teane Klein
W. R. Beamer
George Stewart
al N. Alberson
J. W. Moore
E. N. Foster
Frank L. Wilson
Washington County News Highlights County Elections and Local Events
Mrs Winnie Palmer was reelected county superintendent for three years. A resolution urged boosting the salary by 800. Rotary reports from Marshalltown convention were shared. Nine girls join Washington hospital program with part time work at Washington Junior College starting September. John Dodd injured loading cattle. Eldridge v Rock Island case argued. About 300 local high school students attended state exams. Funeral for DeWitt Robertson held at New Haven. Hazel Kracaw entertained at Methodist church. Washington high school excels in academic contest with multiple placers. Track team to Fairfield for district meet. Dr C A Bolce elected to state law council.
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Washington
Washington ‘High School
Parsons College
Fairfield
Fort Madison
R. M. Vitquain
Asia
State College
Ames
H.S. Young
Wasington County
Winnie Palmer
Board of Supervisors
Washington County Hospital
Washington Junior College
Lola Frances Alliman
Wayland
Genevieve Wehr
Mabel Telford
Jean Stirling
Twyla Reed
Mildred Leet
West C
Marie Jenkins
Columbus Junction
Barbara Bauer
West Chester
Mary Isabelle Stout
Brighton
Washington High School
Muscatine
Mary Mickey
Marjorie Pratt
George
Elizabeth Sampson
Don Coats
Chicago Gun Battle Kills Two Ro lers and a Recketeery
A violent Monday in a north side Chicago beer flat left two rolers and a recketeery dead after police ambushed a gang of bandits. In other news, famed Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen died at 68, India’s independence movement grows more violent, Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd returns from Antarctica, Hawley-Smoot tariff debates resume, RCA anti monopoly case moves forward in Wilmington, London naval treaty debated, League of Nations funds approved, Al Capone secures release on habeas corpus, major grain elevator fire causes extensive damage, Bishop Freeland warns of a global threat to Christian ideals, and Wisconsin Governor Kohler is cleared of election spending charges.
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Chicago
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Lita Lee
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TOW & London
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Hooper
Immigration Committee of the House
Louisville
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Mildred
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Brookhart
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Ri'chard McCleers
Allon Law
Lala Reed
J. OM. Wishart
First United Presbyterian Church
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Gal Training Examinations
Cecile Rolville
Glover Ferrell
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Rotary Club
Marshalltown
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J. H. Peet
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W. G. Eldridge
Rock Island Railway
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Montezumaa
Towa
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New Haven
DeWitt Cinton Robertson
Dutch Creek Township
Roseie Robertson
Ann Little
J. W. van Dyke
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William C. Robitson
Artford Richardson
Dublin
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Mt. Peint
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Mt. Pleant
Towa Wesleyan
Hedrick
Denver
Colo
Young Women's Home Missionary Society of the Church
Ory
Verna Palmer
Stanley Simpson
Eleanor Stone
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Frank A. Gagebs
Decatur
Gagsby
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Earle Corbin
Davenport
Mr. Cor~ Him
Parent Teach Association of Junior High
Catherine Reece
E. E. Greenfield
Howell Neigh Wood House
Condit
Howell House
J. A. Taylor
Spech
Washington School
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John Mai
Waships
Mga Gold
Jim Shiltz
Washingte High School
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C. A. Bolce
Council of 180
Fidtjo
Nansen
Independent Movement
India
Richard E. Bry
Antartic
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Wedneday
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Radio Corporation of America
Wilhington
Del
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Adams
Admiral Pratt
Smohyssiene Bureau
New York City
Sounell
League of Nations
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Miami
Fla
Pitty Fire Engine Companies
Wer Saile
Knignt Keverena Games
B. Rreenan
Walter J. Kohler
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