Four Iowans Dead in Road Crashes
Reported incidents describe widespread unrest in Cuba with rebels active in Manzanillo Jiguani Guantanamo Puerto Padre Holguin and Bayamo amid claims of insurrection against President Machado. Officials say the army has the situation in hand but censorship and unconfirmed reports caused widespread tension in Havana and among police forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Octavio Zubizarella
Manzanillo
Jiguani
Ho'euin
Chaparra
Ile
Machado
Upp
Gerardo Machado
Beeun
Mintingo de Cuba
Guantanamo Puero Tarafa
Holkuin
Bayamo
Santiago
Extra Girl Killed Near Keota
Keota May 21 Lucille Willis 21 died this afternoon in a two car collision two miles east of Keota. She rode with Mar and Mars Wane Rash of Keota. Miss Willis was a dairy of Walter Willis of Keota. Rash and Mrs Rash were hurt. The other car occupants were not identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Lucille Willis
Mar
Mars
Pavemort
Miro
Rash
Railroads seek rate hikes to protect credit
Eastern railroad chiefs at a New York meeting ask the Interstate Commerce Commission to restore freight rates to levels they deem necessary to safeguard railroad credit. A committee will draft details, with increases likely in eastern territory, not exceeding what is essential. Rock Island seeks bond pledge authority of 15,087,000 to back short term notes amid cash squeeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eastern Railroads
Mississippi
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rock Island
Bunds
Washington
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Reject Germans Plea to Reduce Conscript Armies
In Geneva on May 21 the 1982 world arms conference prospects dim as the council of the league’s legume rejects Germany’s bid to push a plan limiting conscript forces in Europe and Japan. Opponents, including Aristide Briand, deem the disarmament framework fragile and say any revision could topple the entire structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Council of the Legume of Waclons
Japan
Aristide Briand
League
Bevery Hills
Cal
League of Nations
Troop F Demonstrates Fine Inspection in Spectacular Show
Hundreds of Washington residents watched Troop F at the Troop and drill field south of town as Capt R A Isker and Sgt Paul V Davis of the regular army observed. The inspection covered records stables equipment and horses with drills in open field including riot duty map reading and chemical warfare. Capt Jay Brown and Lieutenants Conner and Donaldson led mounted and foot drills while Ottumwa Burlington and Iowa City members attended a first time annual inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
R. A. Isker
Paul V. Davis
Regular Army
Isker
Iowa
Ottumwa
Burlington
Iowa City
Jay Brown
Conner
Donaldson
Public Open House At New Masonic Lodge Rooms
A Washington lodge of Masons invites the public to inspect the new lodge rooms in the Masonic temple with an open house from two to five o clock tomorrow. Eastern Star and White Shrine hostesses will greet visitors and serve punch and wafers while guides show the furnished club rooms. Shields orchestra will provide music during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge of Masons
Masonic Temple
White Shrine
Mrs Hull's Nephew T J Berdo Visited Washington Area
Mrs. H C Hull hosts her young nephew T J Berdo son of Mr and Mrs Henry Berdo of eight miles northwest of Washington for a several days visit.
Poppy Sale Committee Named and Memorial Plans Discussed
Mrs. Russell Frink heads the Lee ion Auxiliary poppy sale with a long list of assisting workers. The sale begins 9 AM Saturday around the square with headquarters at the Chocolate Shop annual. Also planned is the Elm Grove cemetery memorial dedication for World War II dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Frink
Ed Grayson
Kitt Grayson
A. Linnenkiam
Byron Snider
Clarence Jacobs
Charles Denmnon
Robert Brinton
Maysnard Brown
Charles Brown
Page
Qwen McGovern
Ed Squire
Charts Clark
Walter Conner
R. J
Chocolate Shop
Legion Auxiliary
Elm Grove Cemetery
Washington County
F. L. Wilson
Washington Cemetery Association
Cemetery Association
Riverside
Burlington
Delates
Carrie Wilcoy
Hla Grove Cemetery
Prosecution Demanded for 17 Coal Firms in Colorado
Denver May 21. The state industrial commission was urged to prosecute 17 coal mining firms for cutting wages and violating the state industrial act. The petition for prosecution was filed by F Nigro of the United Mine Workers and John E Gross, secretary of the Colorado Federation of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
State Indusrial Commission
F Nigro
United Mine Workers
John E. Gross
Colorado Federation
Labor
Air Armada Attacks Chicago As Hawks Set Record
Chicago witnesses a massive air show as about 700 aircraft sweep from Waukegan to Gary and back, staging a mock attack on Navy Pier to test readiness. Capt Frank Hawks also shatters speed records arriving Le Bourget after flying 1100 miles from Malmoe via London and Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Waukegan
Gary
Wankergan
North Shore
Navy Pier
Paris
Frank M. Hawks
le Bourget Field
Malmoe
Sweden
Seft Malioe
London
Berlin
Hawks
City Beautiful Committee Talks Plans for Beautifying Washington
The City Beautiful Planning committee met to discuss a city wide beautification movement in Washington. Members include Mrs A K Baldrige Mrs KE D Morrison Mrs Delbert Bailey Frank Miller Lloyd Lytle Preston Wolf and Ralph Shannon. The group suggests organizing residents by blocks with free planting plans and aerial work to start next summer planning for a no cost plan service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Beautiful Planning Committee
Washington
A. K. Baldrige
Ke, D. Morrison
Delbert Bailey
Frank Miller
Lloyd Lytle
Preston Wolf
Ralph Shannon
Senior Class Day Honors Highlight High School Event
The senior class celebration featured novelty stunts, a band concert under Milburn McKay, and a published program with articles by advanced typing students. Awards covered debate, oratory, athletics, typing accuracy, and sub district contest results, with numerous letters and cups presented by staff and coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milburn McKay
Cherie Mcklhinney
Lucille Davison
Helen Green
Mlotse Mallory
Ernestine Murdock
Will
Will. Virginia Mirron
Robert Petratz
Jake Glenn Lambert
Lloyd Augustine
Martha Shelansoski
Genévieve Bailey
William Shannon
Charle Berdo
World nerves on edge as Russia sparks Geneva talk
Report from Geneva notes a Russian delegate stirs distrust with a bold proposal. Observers question sincerity as global leaders fear destabilizing moves and unsettling hints echo through diplomacy.
Red Cross 50th Anniversary Dinner and Hoover Speech
Observance of the American Red Cross jubilees marked by a dinner at the YMCA this evening. The event highlights the radio broadcast of President Hoover’s address from Washington D C and urges attendance to learn about Red Cross achievements and ongoing humanitarian work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Yy. M. C
Hoover
Washngton D.C
Red Cross
W. Eastwood
F. W. Hastwood
Washington Co
American National Red Cross
Mr. Hoover
International Committee
Geneva
Max Huber
Clara Barton
John Barton Payne
Class Day Program Marks Transfer and Skit
The senior president William Masson received the class key from the old line and Maurice Mayo accepted as Junior president. Sherman Watson and Mary Mickey read the Last Will. William Shannon led the class Prophecy with Ruth Foster, Robert McFarlane, and Vivian Bridges in cast roles. The 1941 versus 1931 theme was staged with a banquet and a class song by Mary Pauls and Donna Crow. Annuals went on sale after the exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Shultz
Kern
Judevine
Kiesey
Jones
Watson
Shebeck
Endicott
Raymond
Snyder
Fuhr
McElhinney
Young
Kolosick
R. Stutsman
Stutsman
Lytle
Mohr
Shanton
Wells
Simpeon
Crone
Minden
Frederick
Howes
Hesseltine
Berdo
Akbaueh
Coats
Keating
Helwick
Ro Stutsman
Plesseltine
Harriett Barrett
Commercial Department
Lucille Davison
Helen Green
Cherie Melhinoney
Donna Crow
Rose Carbaugh
Miss Patton
Mildred Maurine Martin
Helen Martha Schoonover
Mary Pauls
Mary Ellen Mickey
Ruthlesabel Foster
Cherie Marguerite McKihinney
Marjorie Mac Dunbar
Donald Coats
Alice Lucille Nicola
Pernice Adrian
Marjor Robertson
Edna Mae Flartman
Raymond Witting
William Masson
Grant Mekune
Bernice Derby
Mioiie Mallory
William Welle
Jr Cherie Mckihinnes
WieLite
W. Paxter Bilekel
Elias
Maurice Mayo
Sherman Watson
Mary Mickey
William Shannon
Ruth Foster
Robert McFarlane
Vivian Bridges
Local Social Guests Visit In Marble Rock
Mrs Roy Lang of Mason City and Mrs T Rex of Marble Rock stayed with Mrs May Frink and Mrs Lyle for a few days this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Lang
Mason City
T. Rex
Marble Rock
May Frink
Gon Lyle
Four Iowa Crashes Kill One, Injure Nine
Multiple Iowa crashes leave four dead and four seriously hurt. Catherine Wernette of Forest City and Frank Hittie of Mechanicsville among the deceased. Roy Baker and Clyde Benting critically injured near Mordam in a train collision. Swen Hanson killed near Garner. others injured as truck hits a buggy. Olis Reese badly burned and hospitalized in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Wernette
Forest City
Frank Hittie
Mechanicsville
M. Spurgell
Omaha
Marie Jepperson
Roy Baker
Ben Baker
Baker Engraving Company
Clyde Benting
Mondamin
Iowa
Benting
Baker
Lord Lister Hospital
Garner Garner
Swen Hanson
Here
Hanson
Hittie
Lincoln Highway
Hitfle
OlUls Reese
Marshalltown
Reese
Cedar Rapids
Wards Organize City Clean-Up Effort Across Divisions
The Clean-Up program of the City Beautiful campaign is being organized through ward meetings. Ward three under Clarence Logan established plans with Miss Etha Dawson aiding the main committee. Ward one south of the tracks met under Miss Alice Rownd and ward one north convened at Mrs. Charles Brown’s home. Ward four met led by Miss Ella Gordon at the library. Ward two begins organization under captain Mrs. Claire Dewey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Beautiful
Clarence Logan
Etha Dawson
Alice Rownd
Ward One
Charles Brown
Ward Four
Ella Gordon
Ward
Claire Dewey
R. J. Rowan of Ainsworth Travels to Washington
R. J. Rowan of Ainsworth was in Washington today, placing him among visitors engaging in discussions and meetings at federal offices. Local observers noted his trip aimed at addressing regional concerns and potential projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Rowan of
Ainsworth
Washington
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Holguin
Miss Willis
Walter Willis
Ikeota
Federal
R. R. Board
Son TC Pemple
Charrge—Fends ‘Roald
Lake Front
Air Corps
Benjamin Foulois
Lake Navy Pier
Grant Park
City Beautiful Committee
John
Jake
J. A. Taylor
Cherie McKihinney
William Sartor
Thelen Schoonover
Raymond Wittrig
Edna Mae Hartman
Drake University
Weaver
Columbine
North Western
Calamas la
Russia
ING OP Society
W. Foster Biekel
United Press
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