Supreme court ruling on railroad valuation sparks policy fears
May 29 Washington The Supreme Court decision in the O Fall on case upholds an interstate commerce stance that ignores reproduction costs in railroad valuations. Senators warn the ruling could hasten public utility effects and even government ownership of railroads, touching on rate burdens and national transport policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
U.S. Supreme Court
Taw Ous O'Fallon
Walch
Montana
Thas
Grookbart
Katona high School plans May 28 commencement with noted speaker
Katona Iowa May 16 plans for graduation exercises May 28 at the Christian church with Dr J Isazell of the state university delivering the address. Senior class play “Back Again Home Town” to be shown May 16 and 17 at Grady hall. Ten graduates listed incl Barbara Kaul and Dorothy Thompson. Baccalaureate sermon May 19 by T J Sparks. Other local items include obituaries and various visits and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Katona High School
The
Christian Church
J. Isazell
State Univn
Grady’ Hall
Melvin Saforek Pail Benell
Clifford Miller
Clyde Felzk Rey
Apfel
T J. Sparks
Seyna
Williat
Joan Sher
Sherman Lahey
Jimmy ‘Tolébert
Waukesha
Wis
Tom Lahey
Mee
H.R. Armour
Des Moines
Hochstetler
Mr Hochstetler
Shannon
Brighton
U. G. Snider
C. le Rogers
L. R. Feldman
V. Davis
Davenport
Albert Fry
Lamont
Pat. A
Alona
Stoner
Frytown
Frank Fry
Max
Town City
Rex
Lost Nation
Floyd and Clark
Philadelphia
Tom Laker
Swan Creek
Airplane Crashes Take Eight Lives Over Last Weekend
Eight fatalities occurred in separate crashes reported by United Press over the weekend. The victims included a government license inspector, an aerial stunt man, a mechanic and tour pilots amid a toll across multiple locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Ud Tour
Memorial Poppy Sale Planned by Smer-Jean Legion Auxiliary
Arrangements by Leon Beaty Jr and Smer Jean Legion Auxiliary outline a memorial poppy sale on May 25 in Washington. A large shipment of red poppies made by disabled World War I veterans will be distributed by unit members and students to raise funds for the relief of disabled veterans and the families of the dead. Proceeds support the post’s yearlong relief work and the auxiliary seeks a strong turnout to exceed last year’s donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Beaty Anit
Smer- Jean Legion Auxiliary
Washington
Planeter
High Saat
Miss Swift
Leon Beatty
Writ Ars
Legion and Auxiliary
Legionnaire Auxiliary
Body of missing boy found after week long search
Atlantic May 20 A boy of seven who vanished May 12 was found yesterday afternoon in Troublesome River near Atlantic. The body was lodged under the bank after blasting the stream failed to loosen it. Officials believe foul play or misadventure led to his death. The boy, a student of Atlantic High School, died while gathering violets for his mother on Mother's Day week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlantic
Dr. Rowe
Tod
Almo
Burdett L. Roland
Cor Mer
Carlier
Atlantic High School
Washington plastering man leads Montgomery Ward store opening
J M Goodwin oversaw plastering operations for the new Montgomery Ward store opened Saturday. The Washington man was among the crew handling interior plastering duties during the opening and fitout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Montgomery Ward
J. M. Goodwin
Tuesday's Five Best Radio Features
Radio highlights from 1929 list programs and network affiliations. Includes WEAF NBC and CBS markings with times for minstrel, Paul Whiteman orchestra, vaudeville hour and Curtis Institute concert. Mentions Old time melodrama and Curtis Institute. Describes schedule items and network partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
WEAF
NBC
Wdz
WARC
CBS
Paul Whiteman
Curtis Institute
Debenture plan dispute continues in farm relief talks
Washington May 20. First conference between Senate and House on farm relief debenture provision ends in disagreement. Both sides plan to meet again tomorrow. Conference is expected to last about 10 days with leaders predicting the debenture plan will likely be eliminated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Lonvertor Hewauve
Jie
Timber fire in Dutch Creek Township reported extinguished
A timber fire near Dutch Creek Township covered about two acres before being put out yesterday. The blaze started as a brush fire, spread through dry growth, and damaged a roughly hundred acre area surrounding the site. Firefighting by local men and boys prevented further spread and saved nearby walnut seedlings set out this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookharts
Cantata “The Rose Maiden” set for Tuesday service
The Methodist church choir will present the cantata The Rose Maiden tomorrow evening at the church. A silver offering will defray presentation costs. Conducted by Schuster the work features nine soloists and a ten piece orchestra with a chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodi T
Iatorus
Pune xe'Schuster
Lorchestra
Chicken Thief Busy in Wellman Vicinity
A theft of fifty White Leghorn chickens from Albert E. Zook’s farm four miles west of Wellman was reported to Sheriff Charles M. Denison. The birds were missing since Sunday morning and had recently been moved within a day or two. The sheriff’s inquiry into the matter continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert E. Zook
Wellman
Charles M. Denison
Tod
Stampede at Yankee Stadium Leaves Two Dead and Dozens Injured
In a Sunday stampede at a rain disrupted game, two fans died and over 60 were injured as crowds flooded toward exits at the tunnel from the bleachers. Eyewitnesses said a crowd collapse and trampling occurred after a hogged corridor incident. Authorities cleared the area and investigated safety lapses while the Yankees won 2 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Yankees
Joba B
Fleamer Price
Joseph Fcarter
Evryone
Ume
Lord the Street
Funeral of Mrs Green Held Today
Funeral services for Mrs Nancy Green were held today at two o'clock at LA Jones funeral home and Baptist church. She died Saturday after a long illness from strokes and paralysis. buried at Ainsworth remote cemetery. Survived by husband Renne E Green and twelve children, including George Raymond and Lydia Mike, with roots in Mississippi River towns and Washington area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ara
Nancy
East
Madison
LA. Jones Fueral
Ada
Baptist Church
Aineworth
Oranee
Henry
Lytia Cent Rasnand
Townles
Mississippi
Musea
Ainsworth
Conn
Raymond
Haskins
Chitren
Lalce George Raymond
Fresno
William Swailes
Columbas City
Charles €. Raymond
The
Masking Communs
SR Drake
Columbus Junction
Albla
Azor Raymona
Chinese Civil War Reopens in South China
Shanghai reports flare of conflict as Canton falls under Kwangsi rebel pressure. General Chen Chi-Tang flees Peng Dehuai declares war on Chiang Kai-shek. Feng Yu-Hsiang and rival warlords mobilize, signaling a widening civil war with forces moving from Kwantung toward Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
China
Canton
Way
Chen Chi-Tang
Peng
Wa Don
Mat
Feng Yu-Hsiang
Chiang Kai" Hek
Chi
Kwansgi
Better Washington Dinner Friday Eve
A special committee of the Better Washington club has scheduled a dinner meeting for Friday evening at 6:00 at Yo M. GA. A directors meeting will precede the program for the year’s work, and a large crowd is expected. Tickets are urged for community attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Washington Club
Yo M. GA
Chord of Directors
Washington Entivaesiasls
Home Demonstration Club Plans Yearlong Projects
Mrs. Mary Kureeg meets fifteen local ladies at the farm office to draft yearlong home demonstration projects. The plan covers August 5 to 8, features "accessories, cushions" and "floor coverings" with a June 18 to 20 shing school for two delegates from each township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kureeg
Tarah
Ates c
Maxwell
Chonthoden
Washington
Francis River Levee Breaks Floods 50,000 Acres
Kennett Missouri May 20 A break in the St. Francis river levee today flooded about 50 000 acres of cotton and corn lands six miles northwest of town. The levee breach occurred where least expected though the river was said to be on a stand and expected to fall soon. Local officials reported several hundred men were at work along other points to reinforce levees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennett
St. Planets
A. J. Davison
Davidson
Lindy Hop To Paris Flights Mark Anniversary
May 20 reports from New York and Roosevelt Field detail preparations and delays for multiple aerospace efforts on the Lindbergh anniversary, including Roger Yancey and Lewis Yancey planning a Rome hop from Old Orchard Maine, and Charles Lindbergh’s continued cross Atlantic interest as press coverage highlights. Other items note record flights in Jacksonville and Fort Worth, with pilots breaking endurance and altitude marks. a 19 year old Jean Durand parachute jump sets a new women’s world record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
Atlantic Ocean
Roger Jams
Lewis Aheey
Jane Clarence Chamberlain
Germany
Teter- New Jersey
Nehmen
Rene
Lefevre
Jean Assolant
Armeno Soitl Jr
Roosevelt Field
Maine Feterboro
Roger
Lewis A. Yancey
Green Flash
Old Orchard
Maine
Aine
Rome
Yancy
Flash
North Hay
Ennel
Anne Jarrow
Fort Worth
Tex
Minneapolis
Minn
Jean Durand
Minneapolk Y
Eit Ester Tay
Girl Reserves Install Service At Presbyterian Church
The Girl Reserves of Washington High School held an installation service yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian church. An organ recital by Mrs. Henry Shields preceded the program. Miss Margaret Montager read scripture, followed by a vocal by Charlotte Campbell and Wi Walker with Mrs. A. A. Wing. Miss Edna Mercer spoke about Girl Reserve work before the installation ceremony. Officers installed included Barbarand Ly, president. Cherry McElhinney, vice president. Marjorie Robert von cretary. Lucile Davidson, treasurer. Verna Palmer, program chairman. Helen Jungbluth, social chairman. Flora Dodds, social service reviewer. Kate ny Mae Mangold, sh chair. Leona Pare, finance chairman. The service closed with prayer by Missy Margaret Monineger and the recessional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasiington High School
Presbyterian Church
Henry Shields
Margaret. Montager
Charlotte Campbell
Wi Walker
A. A. Wing
Edna Mercer
Barbarandly
Cherry McElhinney
Marjorie Robert Voncretary
Lucile Davidson
Treaser
Verna Palmer
Helen Jungbluth
Social Chaiman
Flora Dodds
Eviewe
Incident near Richland injures man and delays work
Mr. Watson of near Richland was in a mishap Wednesday morning while attempting to dump his truck. He suffered a severe sprain, initially thought to be broken. Miss Maude Brinton plans to visit this weekend after completing the school year at Paola Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Watson
Richland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Railways
Tom Lab
Boston
Goodwin
Dutch Creek
Renne E. Green
Neil Urs
Wasmngton
Ducks
Iamt
Fla
Machado
Cuba
Miami
Chicago
South
Opses
Joe Clyde
Robin
Carthage
W. O. Kunkel
Francis River
Nina Helmtex
Pnuchtton
Hevne MusicHe
Wayne Jones
Mas Ua Winkle
Helen Cote
Ol Rusty
Philip Grove
Delbert Bep
Delbert
Theodore Roose
Calvin Coolidge
Keith van Winkle
Dwight Keats
Hoyer Johnso
Maria Simmonsel
C. J. Christiansen
G. K. Heldal
Howard Johnson
Hurliveton
Eval Wikot
Lyman Sibcock
Waington
Dorothy Tohneon
Glen J. Hit
Beloit
Wise
Renemer
Ma Atine
Neo Hte
Billion
Hoffman
Helen Khe
Wayland
Ell Brighton
Victor Oswa
Keokuk
Oxalt
Ed Smith
Ct Jone
Rock Island
Rock Island RW
A. J. Jolson
Insurance Writers
Fidelity Casualty Co
Sune Ist
Ren. Brier
Frank Hokis
Och & Son
Alsortha Mangold
Des Moine
Jun Rath
Near Washinton
Ava Wikoti
John McCart
Ottumwa
AL Meart
Delbert Rigor
Bairfield
John Brown
Birmingham
George
Shayham
Albia
P. Me
LINDY
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!