Evacuation Ordered as Atchafalaya Levee Threatens Point Coupee
In New Orleans May 20, flood director John M Parker warned of imminent east bank levee breach on the Atchafalaya river prompting a pressurized evacuation order for Point Coupee Parish residents. Louisiana puts farm land value at eight million dollars as relief boats assemble along Baton Rouge Old River corridor.
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New Orleans
Atchafalaya
John M. Parker
Point Coupee Parish
Pointe Coupee Parish
Sugar Bowl
Louisiana
Louisiana Department of Agriculture
Baton Rouge
Alons Old River
Parker
Personal crisis reports rise in Iowa according to health data
Des Moines May 20 personal crisis reports in Iowa show an uptick per state health department figures. March reports reached 45 vs 26 in January and 28 in February, while accidents declined with 83 deaths in March after 108 in January and 103 in February.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Health Department
Henry Albert
Albert
United States 10th In Literacy Ranking
National survey by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs targets one county per state to reduce adult illiteracy before the 1930 census. Mrs. Elizabeth C Morriss directs Buncombe County North Carolina efforts, stressing house to house visits and cooperation of schools and community leaders. Early reports show promise, with broader state and national expansion planned.
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Washington
United States
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Elizabeth C. Morriss
Buncome County
N. C
Lawson
Death List at Bath Today Increases to Forty Four
Bath Michigan May 20 The Bath school tragedy by Andrew Kehoe left forty four dead. Dozens of funerals were planned in Bath and nearby townships for children and others killed. A hospital tally shows thirty six injured with some not expected to live. The state raised relief funds to aid repairs and prevent bankruptcy as grief held the town.
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Bath
Bath, Mich
Gath
Andrew Kehoe
Michigan
Fred W. Green
Eighth Grade Operetta Impresses at Junior High
Eighth graders staged The Isle of Chance at the Washington Junior High School impressing a full auditorium. Harold Kerr led as island king with Rex Nelson, Harry Montgomery, and Mary Pauls among cast. Miss Mary and Miss Evelyn praised for fine singing. An added flood fund appeal raised ten cents per ticket, aiding the Washington county Red Cross. The Junior High Orchestra opened the program under Mrs. A. Dickerson, earning widespread applause for its rapid progress.
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Washington High School
Isle of Chancé
Harold Kerr
Rex Nelson
Harry Montgomery
Robert Springman
Donald Welch
Mary Pauls
Evelyn Bambrick
Simpeleta
Miss Mary
F Evelyn
Fanchian Moberly
Helen Payne
Betty McCrory
Ben
Ethel McCreedy
King
Folly Fanchian Moberly
Roger Wilson
No Cares
Wm. Sartor
Jolly Tars
Follies Chorus
Hazel Blaklealy
Alice Bratten
Edna Carr
Ellen Crossett
Ruby Hindahl
Lucile Wagner
Virginia’ Wallace
Edna Moriarity
Doris Zeck
George McCall
Ray Caldwell
Wm. Shannoi
Birdie Howard
Catherine Goff
Edith Boileau
Florence Cunningham
Ethan Stacy
Elsie Moser
Boileau
Washington County Red Cross
South
Eljing
Mra. &. A. Dickerson
Sinclair Is Sentenced to Jail Term
Sinclair Harry Ford Sinclair, a multimillionaire and sportsman, was sentenced to three months in jail and a $500 fine for contempt of the Senate investigating committee and resisting questions about the teapot dome affair. His lawyers gave notice of appeal, delaying the start of the sentence pending appellate review.
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Sinclair
Washington
Harry Ford Sinclair
Senate
Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Class Play Seats Go On Sale At Drug Store
Seats for the high school class play The Copperhead go on sale tomorrow morning at Phillips and Helmer drug store. The performance is next Tuesday and Wednesday with general admission priced at 35 cents.
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Phillips & Helmer Drug Store
Copperhead
Veterans Invited to Memorial Service May 25
All veterans of the Spanish American and world wars will attend an annual memorial service at the MoE church Sunday afternoon May 25. The G A R W A C and Women’s auxiliaries of the Spanish war veterans and American Legion are also invited. Dr W W Bowers will preach the sermon.
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Moe
W. W. Bowers
All Claims Between Great Britain and America Adjusted
A settlement of all claims between Great Britain and the United States was reached via an exchange of notes in Washington. Britain waives its claims and submits about 1.5 million dollars of American shipping and naval claims to British courts. The United States will pay the difference to claimants if British courts do not full warrant. No further diplomacy or arbitration will be sought.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
Kalona Adds 80 Toward County Refuge Fund Total 2800
County Red Cross chairman Rev. J Reade McCrory reports Kalona donated 80 to the county relief fund bringing total contributions to 2800 from Washington county. Riverside Wellman Crawfordsville Ainsworth West Chester and Haskins also gave generously as countywide donations push toward 3000 with more expected.
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J. Reade McCrory
County
Red Cross
Kalona
Washington County
St. Louis
U. and I. Club
McCrory
Riverside
Washington
Wellman
Crawfordsville
Ainsworth
West Chester
Haskins
Poppy Poster Contest Extended Through May 27
Mrs Oscar Lane of the American Legion Auxiliary announced an extension to May 27 for children to submit poppy posters. Any child up to 8th grade may enter, posters must be 15 by 18 inches or smaller, with the author’s name on the back. Prizes are 2 dollars for first, 1 dollar for second, and a candy box for third. entries are to be left at Nicola and Harmon’s store and judged for display at booths on the poppy sale day May 28.
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Oscar Lane
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Nicola and
Harmon
Bank changes appoint Kenneth A Coats as teller
Kenneth A Coats formerly at Chapin Savings Bank becomes bookkeeper and teller at Washington National Bank replacing Mrs Nelie Wolf who will visit California with her daughter. Mrs Wolfe longtime employee of the bank. There are said to be three million people still held in slavery.
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Kenneth A. Coats
The
Chapin Savings Bank
Washington National Bank
Nelie Wolf
California
Wolfe
Lindbergh Sails for Paris in Bold Atlantic Run
Charles Lindbergh took off from Roosevelt Field at 7 51 A M in a Ryan monoplane heading for Paris amid cautious optimism weather viewed as favorable. Crowds watched as the lone pilot faced a perilous 30 to 40 hour transatlantic flight with fog and wind hazards reported at sea and onshore.
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London
Charles Lindbergh
North Anthantic Ocean
Buresau
Air Ministry
ST. Johns
N. F
Wits
Cape Race
Newfoundhoand
Charles Lindberg
New York
Paris
Roosevelt Field
Charles K. Lindbergh
Long Island
Yound
Port Jefferson
N. Y
Lindbergh
Curtiss Field
Richard Byrd
Coney Island
LL. LL
Atlantic
Curtis Field
Lindhbereh
The
Independent Wireless Company
Lewisburg
Nova Scotia
Paris stirred by Lindbergh flight
Charles Lindbergh's daring solo flight to Paris captivates Paris as news spreads. The city buzzes with calls to radio stations and newspapers seeking arrival times and routes, with French citizens expressing hope for a successful New York to Paris crossing.
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Paris
Lindbergh
Charles Lindbergh
New York
Backers Back Lindbergh Plan Gala Return in St Louis
St Louis supporters of Captain Charles A. Lindbergh plan a gala reception upon his return from Paris. Harry F. Knight Jr, Harold M. Bixby and Major A B Lambert agreed to underwrite about 15000 dollars for the trans Atlantic flight as construction of the Spirit of St Louis proceeds.
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Grover Whalen
Richard KE. Byrd
Anthony Fokker
Paris
Byrd
C. W. Skidmore
Garden City
Lindbergh
ST. Louis
Charles A. Lindbergh
Air Mail
New York
Harry F. Knight, Jr
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Ireta Fetters
Irene Fissburn
Katherine Gallagher
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Mary Jureing
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Cherry McElhinney
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Pearl Blick
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Eloise Mallory
Louise Jane Wasson
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Evelyn Crawford
Ruth Jones
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Dona Clow
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Leota Albaneh
Shadows
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Leslie Blick
James Schmoeller
Ray Burham
Harold Beatty
Orville Foss
Edwin Hale
Harold Harter
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Lester Messer
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