Memorial Dedication for World War Soldiers at Elm Grove
Memorial to forty Washington County soldiers killed in World War I to be dedicated next Sunday at Elm Grove cemetery. Ceremony includes Colonel C J Wilson address, drum corps, band, unveiling, wreaths, and taps, with Legion and Auxiliary organizers inviting public attendance.
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Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Legion Auxiary
Elm Grove Cemetery
C. J. Wilson
Washington County
A. A.vinz
Frank Kurtz
Virginia Rohrer
Kenton Kurtz
Po L. Htter
Harold Ross
Wellman
Legion Auxiliary
A. W. Henke
Wheat export countries urged to cut yields
London May 19 Sam R McKelvie FM on U S Federal Farm Board told International Wheat Conference that world wheat surpluses are too large. He urged a common diagnosis and harmonized policies to curb production and restore balance, saying drastic acreage cuts are hard but needed. He cited 70 percent of world crop outside China and called for both expanding consumption and cutting production.
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London
Sam R. McKelvie
U. S. Federal Farm Board
International Wheat Conference
United States
McKelvie
United State
China
Senior Class Play Premieres This Week
The senior play The Youngest by Philip Barry is set for Thursday and Friday night performances after intensive rehearsals. A preparatory dress rehearsal occurs tonight ahead of the final full dress run Wednesday night. The work highlights complex character portrayals and sharp dialogue as the young man faces career choices conflicting with family plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Barry
America
University of Town
General Reduction of Rate of Interest Aims to Boost Recovery
Economists propose lowering rates on commercial and savings deposits to move money into circulation and stimulate business. The Federal Reserve Board notes widespread reductions not limited to major centers, with savings deposits at record highs cited as context.
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Washington
Postal
Federal Reserve Board
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baby Tests Show Healthy Growth At Washington County Hospital
Helen Marie Wilcox nine months old achieved perfect height and weight for her age. Six nearby infants Elaine Green Patricia Longwell Bruce Pearson Owen Gingerich Duane Redlinger and Patria Stewart were nearly at the same growth, tested on National Hospital Day last Tuesday.
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Helen Marie Wilcox
Lyle Wilcox
Washington
Washington County
Elaine Green
M. R Green
Patricia Longwell
Frank Longwell
Bruce Pearson
C. C. Pearson
Ainsworth
Owen Gingerich
Melvin Gingerich
Duane Redlinger
Earl Redlinger
Route Three
Patria Stewart
Everett Stewart
National Hospital
Scholarship Fund Established By Mrs. Ella Griffith
The Washington junior college will receive a $100 annual scholarship for a deserving high school graduate selected by the faculty based on character and effort, not grades. The will also creates a posthumous fund to aid aged residents, with selection by the district court on mayoral, county auditor, and Methodist minister recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Junior College
Washington High School
Ella Griffith
Court House
George W. Griffith
Griffith
District Court
Washington
Methodist Church
Interior Improvements at Commercial Savings Bank
In addition to the recent painting at the Commercial Savings Bank, several interior improvements have been completed. New flooring was laid in one room and the south side platform of the building has been removed.
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The
Commercial Savings Bank
City Council Approves Parking Ordinance Across Districts
Washington city council passed a parking regulation dividing the town into two districts. Parking allowed along park fence and street centers, but not at store curbs except unloading. Vehicles must back into spaces with 24 hour limits and right of way to through traffic. Penalties set. effective after publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Washington Streets
Central Park
Memorial Sermon Planned by G A R Womens Relief Corps
Plans for the annual memorial sermon for the G A R Womens Relief Corps and patriotic groups are announced for next Sunday at 2 30 PM. The service takes place at United Presbyterian Church with ev B C Fulton delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Womens Relief Corps
United Presbyterian Church
Ev. B. C. Fulton
Rainfall Reaches 1.30 Inches Across Much of State
The official measurement records total rainfall of 1.30 inches from yesterday and last night. The precipitation helps moisten the drought afflicted season while covering most of the state except its northwestern part. The report notes a warm spell with temperatures around 89 degrees last Saturday.
Washington girl joins Mortar Board honor group
Iowa City May 19 Twelve junior women at the University of Iowa were elected to Mortar Board the honor society recognizing scholastic and extracurricular achievement Josephine Staab Wall Lake Ruth Burnstedt Webster City Helen Fox Iowa City Dorothy Fluke Clinton Marian Frahm Davenport Genevieve Fuller Centerville Elizabeth Larson Council Bluffs Jeanie McEwen Rolfe Jean McManus Keokuk Chrystal Price Grundy Center Margarita Williams Washington Carma Warner Reinbeck were named to the group in today’s announcement.
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Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
Mortar Board
Josephine Staab
Wall Lake
Ruth Burnstedt
Webster City
Helen Fox
Dorothy J. Fluke
Clinton
Marian Frahm
Davenport
Genevieve Fuller
Centerville
Elizabeth Larson
Council Bluffs
Jeanie McEwen
Rolfe
Jean McManus
Keokuk
Chrystal Price
Grundy Center
Margarita Williams
Washington
Carma Warner
Reinbeck
Miss Corbin to Broadcast on WHO Radio Program
Miss Margaret Corbin will broadcast Wednesday at 3 15 PM on WHO as part of the Drake university program. She previously sang a soprano solo during the Faster night presentation of Gaul s Holy City in Washington during spring vacation and is well known locally for her voice. This evening she will give a recital in Des Moines while her former teacher Miss Carolyn Hamilton attends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Corbin
Drake University
Commencement Held For 159 Rural School Pupils
Commencement exercises for 159 rural pupils were held at the Methodist church at 2 PM on Saturday May 23. A parade of pupils with signed dental cards opened the program at 10 AM. Lincoln fifth graders performed marionette plays under Miss Charlotte Foster and Miss Isabelle Davis. Readings, a rural clarama contest awards, and a chorus directed by Miss Barker accompanied by Mrs. Winnie Palmer's rural music program followed. Richard McCleery spoke, and a long list of graduating names from many townships was announced by Mrs. Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Richard McCleery
Lincoln School
Charlotte Foster
Isabelle Davis
Barker
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Winnie Beiter
Enterprise School
Dutch Creek Township
Riverside lenders and a frantic loan chase in warm Santa Monica
In Santa Monica on May 19, residents describe a frenzied scene as banks fill with people renewing notes and seeking loans. A man prepaid interest at a bank, drawing police attention after links to late robberies were suspected.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Aimee
Clara Bow
Court of Honor Held by County Scout Troops
Nearly 200 boy scouts scouters and parents attended the county quarterly court of honor at the Methodist Church in Washington County. Rev. Houston of Iowa City spoke on obedience and honor, noting service as the rent for space occupied and stressing scouting as a serious program with achievements. Iowa City troops and neighboring towns participated, with Tenderfoot Investiture and merit badges awarded.
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Washington County
Methodist Church
First County
Iowa City
Mr. Houston
Houston
Dick McCleery
Deeck
Dan Peters
Leeper
Brighton
Lowell Carver
Mearl Munson
Wellman
Kalona
Fred Burgosse
Fred Kepler
Riverside
Henke
Local Camp Assembly Plans and Officers Initiated
Wellman hosts charter initiation at Talissa with Morning Sun password drill and elects officers. West Liberty talks by supreme officers and fancy drill. Muscatine hosts question box and officers retiring in March. Conesville noted. Committees include Arington, MaxwelI, Lambert, Snyder with Mary Singleton and others. attendees from Durant Mayflower, Burlington camps, Stockton, Walcott, Winfield.
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Wellman
Attalissa
Morning Sun
Wilton
West Liberty
Muscatine
Conesville
Clara Arington
Jennie Maxwell
Lula Lambert
Edna Snyder
Mary Singleton
Mary Owens
Margaret McKee
Minnie Rabenold
Bessie Hanft
Ada Lewis
Lulu Snyder
Laurena Maxwell
Katie Adams
Hilda Owens
Margaret Brock
Elizabeth Pierce
Neva Maxwell
Ruth George
Gladys Welch
Anna Owens
Alvera Maxwell
Leda Lamb
Durant
Mayflower
Burlington
Stockton
Walcott
Winfield
Elberton Mob Clash With Guardsmen Ends Firefight
In Elberton Georgia on May 19 a mob of about 2000 attacked the jail to lynch two black suspects. National guardsmen fired into the crowd wounding two, as the mob retreated after tear gas and dynamite threats.
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Elberton
Luiet
National
Atlanta
Fulton County
National Guardsmen
Monroe
S. B. Seymour
Seymour
Fire Department
Iremen
Hoge
Louden Elected Rotary Governor in Burlington Iowa
Roy Louden of Fairfield was chosen as governor of Rotary International's 11th district at the Burlington convention. More than 1,000 delegates attended the final session. Three bids for next year's convention were received from Des Moines Davenport and Dubuque, with the site to be announced next fall.
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Burlington
Roy Louden
Fairfield
Rotary International
Towa
Des Moines
Davenport
Dubuque
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Elm Grove
Ben Briley
Oscar Lane
Auxiliary
Russell Frink
Lon
Don
Tomor
Addie Gibson
Marian Hadden
Indianapolis
Ind
Elmer Wells
J. M. Godfrey
Jane
Frank Wells
Phillips and Hebner's
George Griffith
Miss Corbin
Winnie Palmer
Gladys Waller
Center School
Seventy-Six Township
Betty Wilson
Red Brick
Washington Township
Frederick Wenger
Theo Logan
Eureka
Marion Township
Mildred Fetes
Florence Marr
Oregon Township
Victor Freund
Holy Trinity
English River Township
Rothmary Dunbar
Walnut
Brighton Township
Cecil Woodford
Clay Ind
Clay Township
George Miller
Pleasant Plains
Jackson Township
Marvin Bishop
Lexington
Cedar Township
Iowa Township
Harold Ray Cummings
Crescent
Guy Cgerot
Orval Gerot
Valley
Hazel Horn
Greenfield
Florence Koenig
Maynard Marshall
Wilma Mineer
Alice Thompson
Yatton
Bernard Yegery
Oak Grove
Velda Duwa
Howard Keifer
Arlene Kern
Florence Kern
Luella Lasek
Simon Mast
Richmond
Muriel Michel
Pleasant Hill
Harold Prebyl
Carol Saforek
Richard Scott
Lookout
Helen Stumpf
John Thatcher
Middleburg
Dale Yoder
Snake Hollow
Ray Yoder
Raymond Zook
Lime Creek Township
Blumenstein
Wasson- Ville
James Bell
Lester Butterbaugh
Dayton
Ville
Dorothy Collingwood
Bunker Hill
Donald Davisson
Fairview
Irene Detweiler
Grandview
Mattie Detweiler
Boyd Emde
Daytonville
Ruth Fountain
Union Ralpy
Cordelle Greiner
Smith Creek
Mamie Hole
Surprise Valley
George Karr
Mildred Kelley
Orval Kelley
Leo Lemley
Wesley Lowry
Marjorie Martin
Bunker H
Donald Perrin
Daryl Potsander
Merwin Rugg
Earnest Swartzendruber
Wassonville
Cathryn Werge
Norma Wilkins
John Winegarden
Lester Yoder
Union
Vera Yoder
Eagleville
Darren Zillmer
Union Seventy-Six Township
Irene Adkins
Omer Flanders
William Henderson
Gerald Hubbs
Prairie Flower
Alene Miller
Maple Grove
Robert Vincent
Hopewell
Center Cedar Township
Clara Finke
Prairie
Charles Dawson
Egypt
Richard Hubbell
South Prairie
Lucille Kurtz
Christina Malichky
Eldon Navy
Mildred Peters
Martha Richards
Duane Shalla
Kathryn Stewart
Living Lake Highland Township
Lucille Coon
Lloyd Durst
Hast Prairie
Paul Hartsock
Grace Marie Houseal
Ruth Houseal
Alice Meeks
Center
Raymond Moberly
Arnold Nicholson
Albaugh
Donald Nicholson
Alba
James Wehr
John Wehr
Raymond Wehr
Jucille Bond
Rubio
Virginia Brown
Black Hawk
Milford Cook
Helen Dickinson
Neil Drish
Pleasant Grove
Hubert Horton
Harold Hyde
Carroll Johnson
Helen Johnson
Maxine Mourer
Merlin Pohren
Francine Snider
Maxi
Columbus Junction
Royal Neighbors of America
Muscatine and
Louisa County
Odd Fellows Hall
Michel Gabriel
Myrtle Jennings
Eva Blair
Yessie Bliven
All of
del Gabriel
R&esponse
Wapello
Royal
Columbus
Oak Camp
Nichols Camp
Rocers
Haere
Georgia
Louden
Rotary
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