Eicher outlines farm bill impact on economy and relief aid
Eicher discusses the emergency farm bill signed May 12 detailing price controls, acreage limits, and mortgage refinancing to aid farmers. He notes interest at 4.5 percent, five years of principal relief, and bonds to back loans, plus psychological market effects and a push for public works and broader industrial recovery.
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Washington D. C
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Rebekah Lodge Honors Pioneer Sarah Williams
At the Rebekah meeting a framed portrait of the late Sarah Williams, pioneer lodge member, was presented by Miss Gretta Williams of Denver. Mrs. Hilma Larson and Mrs. Richard Johnson unveiled the gift as the lodge recalled Williams born February 13 1847 and died May 18 1932. Williams was the lodge’s oldest member and a past noble grand. A new member was voted in and officers were nominated for June 2. The staff practice followed, with a May 26 session announced.
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Rebekah
Sarah Williams
Larson
Alps Guides Wage Scale for Swiss Alps Excursions
The guide fee in the Swiss Alps varies by excursion. Short easy trips cost about 15 francs while harder climbs run up to 200 francs. First class climbs typically charge 60 to 80 francs.
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Swiss Alps
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Travels
Miss Lillian Minick Ana Mercer Helen Levis and Mrs Winnie Palmer stayed with Mrs A S Smith in Fairfield. Mr and Mrs Daryl Dayton plan to leave Monday for Cheney Washington to teach at State Normal in summer term. Mrs Ella Shively of Wayland shopped there today. Mrs C W Startsman Lansdowne Pa Mrs H C Hull and Catherine Null with Louise visit Iowa City to see the Startsman sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Minick
Ana Mercer
Helen Levis
Winnie Palmer
A.S. Smith
Fairfield
Daryl Dayton
J. D. Dayton
Cheney
Wash
Ella Shively
Wayland
McDaniel Drug Store
C. W. Startsman
Lansdowne, Pa
H. C. Hu
Catherine Null
Louise
Iowa City
Startsman
Post-nuptial Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Harold Klopfenstein
The Sunshine Community club hosted a post-nuptial event at the groom’s parents home with over fifty attendees. The bride and groom Expressed thanks in short talks and received many gifts and congratulations. Attendees included Marie Donaldson Richard Scott Robert Miksch Harm Westen Roy Hahn Mary Stout and others. A playlet “Johnny Breaks Up the Aid Meeting” was performed by local women with Esther Wolfe as Johnny. The entertainment committee led by Mrs Underwood and Miss Koehler organized music and refreshments were provided by Mrs Scranton and Mrs Ruebsam.
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Sunshine Community Club
Harold Klopfenstein
Joe Klopfenstein
Marie Donaldson
Richard Scott
Robert Miksch
Harm Westen
Roy Hahn
Mary Stout
Johnny
Milburn Underwood
L. A. Foss
Charles Wolfe
Frank Scranton
C. A. Ruebsam
Esther Wolfe
Undderwood
Augusta Koehler
Bertha Klopfenstein
Frank Moore
Tyrone School Out for Plen Dinner and Local Visits
Tyrone area notes report a Friday school break and a midday plen dinner. Sunday visitors include Richard Linnger and family at the Lenington home. Several families, shoppers, and neighbors are listed visiting and socializing around Harper Keota and Talleyard areas. rain has delayed farm work and corn planting remains light.
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Tyrone
Richard Linnger
Peder Nielson
Marvin
Raymond Baumert
Helen Sheetz
Charles Lenington
Fred = Sheetz
Dorothy
Bobbie Lenninger
Burell Sheetz
Clarence Lickley
Harper
Sikki David Temple
Dave Temple
Oscar = Mourer
Charles Lenninger
Washington
Everett Wagan
Watter Fagan
Keota
Otto Sheetz
Rosa Sheetz
Talleyrand
Rural Iowa community bids farewell as school term ends
Sunday guests at the Ralph Kelsey and Gardner homes included Elmer Rhoader and family from Sioux City, Randolph Kelsey family from Washington, Glen Anderson family from near Crawfordsville, and Mia Eva Crawford from Davenport. No. 3 closed a successful term on Friday May 12 with a big picnic. Teacher Mrs. Marsh departs due to eye trouble. Jeanne Martin and Joella Beenblossom earned school awards amid ongoing plans for next year.
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Ainsworth RR
Ralph Kelsey
Elmer Rhoader
Sioux City
Randolph Kelsey
Washington
Glen Anderson
Crawfordsville
W. F. Gardner
Mia
Eva Crawford
Davenport
Ore No. 3
Ridey
Marsh
Beacon City discussed as Chicago fair site access
The club heard about Beacon City a few miles south of Chicago as a convenient, affordable way to experience the fair. Packages include lodging meals transport and admission with five days six nights at 34.95 or three days at 19.95. Paul Gorham presided. Rooster Day planned for May 24. Washington Municipal Band offers free service for civic events.
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Beacon City
Shannon
Chicago
Washington
City
Gorham
Ralph Scott
Paul Gorham
Harry Simpson
Karl Bevins
Washington Municipal Band
Sorosis Study Club Aides Dinners In Iowa City
Riverside May 18 members of Sorosis Study club traveled to Iowa City for a 1 pm luncheon at Red Ball Inn with Beatrice Wheelan Lela McCreedy and Irma Heitzman as hosts. Ruth Gallagher University spoke on The Disarmament Conference. Outgoing president Laura Cress received a bouquet. Baccalaureate services at the Methodist church next Sunday feature songs and various speakers.
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Riverside
Sorosis Study Club
Iowa City
Red Ball Inn
Beatrice Wheelan
Lela McCreedy
Irma Heitzman
Wos
Ruth Gallaher
The
State University
Laura Cress
L. G. club meets for May supper and games at Ginwitie r home
Members of the L. G. club gathered Friday evening May 12 for a cafeteria supper and 8 tables of progressive rock. Most families attended and plan a two week meeting at Howard Been blossom home with Mrs. Lins, Mrs. Mair, and the writer as committee.
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L. G
Howard Been Blossom
Lins
Mair
Lightning Burns Barn On Sam Goldsmith Farm Near Wayland
The large barn on the late Sam Goldsmith farm five miles southeast of Wayland was struck by lightning Monday evening and burned down. Government and local residents describe widespread storm damage and injuries from a tornado near Bearing Missouri affecting residents and businesses.
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Wayland
Sam Goldsmith
Emil Steiner
Cletus Ruxlowe
Bearing
Jacob Graber
C. O. Barr
Evra Wittmer
J. B. Neff
Pleasant
Harry
Clark Virginia M
Clintic
Irma
Norman Clark
Lockridge
Clarence Mickey
Winifred Clark
Harry Clark
Lockridge School
Paul Witting
Elkhart
Ind
C. R. Wyse
Witting
Parker Lever
W. T. Levert
Allen Stuart
Trenton
Pilot Edmund Matucha flies on seventh Southwest Airway flight
Chicago Herald and Examiner photo features Pilot Edmund Matucha of United Air Lines who flew the first mail plane on the Southwest route May 12 1926 and piloted the mail passenger plane on the route’s seventh anniversary. Matucha is son of Yaro Matucha of Tipton with brothers W M Matueha of Washington and Yaro noted.
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F. Mason
Washington
Iowa
Phong
Chicago
Eclipse Lumber Co
4-H Girls Rally Day Practice at City Hall
The county announces a single practice session for the 4-H girls rally day at Washington City Hall this Saturday evening May 27 at 7 30. County chairman Mrs. Cloyd Knupp urges strong attendance.
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City Hall
Washington
Cloyd Knupp
Benches Disappearing from Iowa State College Campus
In Ames Iowa on May 20 the class of 1917 donated a dozen heavy stone benches to the college. Alumni secretary Harold Pride reports only about six benches remain missing presuming they were stolen.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
Harold Pride
Elite Pronounced Ayleet Leads Band In June Concert
The leader for the band is named Etite or elite with emphasis on the second syllable. The first concert is expected on the first Wednesday in June. Dr. E. G. Ritter, chairman of the Commercial club, served as master of ceremonies for the evening's activities.
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Ayleet
Elite
Tyleet
Secon Able
E. G. Ritter
Commercial Club
Funeral attendees share in Mrs. Crosby's obsequies
John Woods headed to Muscatine for the weekend while relatives gathered for the funeral of Mrs. KB. PF. Crosby. Attendees included Mrs. W. A. Vestal of Alexis HL, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Franklin of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Curtis, Frank Harshbarger and Guy, Roy Harshbarger of Galesburg Ill, and Miss Mable Anderson of Springfield Lil. The Anderson garden shows tulips and iris as Dr. W. E. Anderson hosts. Dr. C. W. Stewart to return today from University hospital Iowa City where Mrs. Stewart has visited daily.
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John Woods
Muscatine
KB. PF. Crosby
W. A. Vestal
Alexis
Fred Franklin
Des Moines
Frank Curtis
Frank Harshbarger
Guy
Roy Harshbarger
Galesburg
Ill
Mable Anderson
Springfield
Lil
W. E. Anderson
Eclipse Lumber Co
C. W. Stewart
University Hospital
Iowa City
Auction Promises Free Shekels With Purchases
More than fifty dollars worth of merchandise to be awarded as free shekels at the sale. Local merchants including John Westphal Lemley Yard Economy Oil Co Washington Lee Co Milady's Heartle Shoppe Franzen Battery Station Wolf Floral Co The Evening Journal and State Theater participate in the promotion.
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John Westphal
Lemley & Yard
Economy Oil Co
Washington Lee Co
Milady’s
Heartle
Franzen Battery Station
Wolf Floral Co
the Evening Journal
State Theater
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Ichkey
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O. P. Heggie
Melville Baker
Lock Kirkland
Rowland V. Led
Universal News
Eicher
Leon
Beatty
DeWitt
Gkko. L. McDaniel Druggist
Wardrobe Cleaners
S.W. Corner Square
Kodak
Phillips & Hebner’s the
West Side Druggists
Rebekah Lodge
Rebbekah Lodge
Willams
Williams
Alps
Tyrone Flotse
Sheetg
Ainsworth
H. Beenblossom
Jeanne Martin
Joella Beenblossom
Chicago Fair
Anna Griffin
Nettie Reardon
Nellie Quinn
Erma Heitzman
Ethel Flynn
Victoria Griffin
Faye Cress
Jennie Sterett
Bird Cress
Hazel Blythe
Mary Salladay
Maude Cress
Helen Kron
Misa Kestelle Critz
Methodist Church
Invndattion
Rev. G@ E
Pitt
Ier
Kara Wittmer
Baja Boller
State Motor Vehicle Department
C. C. Wenger
D. J. Boller
Bessie Ballard
Ruth Ballard
Irvin Rich
Washington Cleaners
South Side Square
Wiste Long
Navajo Club
Herman’ Funeral Home
Navy
Lowe
Clark
Westphal
John Shields & Sons
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