Historic air races and endurance attempts attract crowds
In Old Orchard Beach and Fort Worth crowds gathered as the Green Plush, a green and orange monoplane, began a trial flight toward a 5000 mile nonstop Rome attempt. Armando Lotti Jr arrived from New York to inspect Old Orchard runway amid plans for Bernard-191 in Paris. Weather easing improves chances for early morning starts. In Texas Rex Robbing and Jim Kelley pushed toward the midway in the Bellanca “Three Musketeers” endurance bid, a prior refueling mishap nearly wrecking the craft.
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Old Orchard
Rome
Epins
Armno Lotti, Jr
New York
Paris
Est
Atlante
Fort Worth
Tex
Rex Robbing
Jim Kelley
Decoration Day Committees Meet in Hugh Mercoms Legion Center
A meeting of the Decoration Day executive committee and special committees in Hugh Mercoms Legion Center, with Chair Clery presiding, reviewed duties and planned a full report in a few days. The program follows the order of events including a morning address by Judge Pronkeehly of Montezuma, parade, and services honoring soldiers.
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Legion 1 Center
Hugh Mercoms
Clery
Pronkeehly
Montezuma
Willi Present Medal to Junior High Pupil
At a Friday morning chapel, a medal will be presented by Mr. C. A. Speer of the Sons of the American Revolution. Pupils chose the winner by voting. the award honors the most outstanding member in the eighth grade. J. H. Peet will speak on Fundamental Character Building.
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C. A. Speer
Pofety
Sons of
American Trevolution
J. H. Peet
Calles Withdraws to Private Life After Revolt
Mexico City May 22 Avetarco Elias Calles longtime leader and former minister of war announces retirement from politics. In a farewell public statement he defends the revolution of 1910 and urges better governance by the Mexican people while noting the revolution’s substantial economic and social benefits.
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Calles
Mexico City
Avetarco Elias Calles
Nesidel
Sans
Cantata by Choir Delights Methodist Church Audience
The Ros e Maiden cantata performed last evening by a nine piece orchestra and the local choir at the Methodist church drew an appreciative crowd. Herman N. Schuster directed with solo parts sung by Bernice Warren Martha Teds Johanna Ream Donald Steele Charles J. Harber L. Brooklin and W. C. Hedges. The production featured professional conduct and a costly rental for the music, with rich attire and church decorations by Owen Hayes enhancing the performance.
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Rose Maiden
Rederic H. Conny
la Hornses
Methodist Church
Wax
Odist Choir
Herman N. Schuster
Bernice Warren
Mavet Schuster
Martha Teds
Johanna Ream
Donald Steele
Charles J. Harber
Brooklin
W.C. Hedges
Herman N. Selister
Owen Hayes
Kelley Elected to Supreme Convention
Kelley elected delegate to the supreme convention at Connell Bluffs. This marks the first time a Washington man will attend the national gathering. Bernard Wolf and Leo J. Wegman noted, with Wegman elected state deputy to succeed Ries of Iowa City. Mrs. M. O. Sharpe traveled to Ab Fon to visit Mrs. Lambert.
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Jm, Kelley
Thehington
Kulbus
Connell Bluffs
Milweathe
Washington
Kelley
Bernard Wolf
Washington Council
Leo J. Wegman
Carroll
Ries
Iowa City
Governors of Oil States to Hold Meeting
President Hoover invited governors of oil producing states to Colorado Springs to discuss a national program for oil conservation. The plan includes an interstate contact committee with state representation and a federal board, led by Interior Secretary Wilbur.
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Washington
Hoover
Colorado Springs
Colo
Federal Oil Conservation Board
Wilbur
Goober Derby Weather and Update From Colorado Springs
Sunny skies greet the Pikes Peak goober derby in Colorado Springs as Bill Williams aims to cover distance today. Weather improves after yesterday’s mishap with a propeller, mud on Ute Pass road, and a $500 prize tied to the challenge. Williams plans to reach the required miles despite potential new storms.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Bill Williams
Pikes Peak
Till
Esterday Hashortly
Ute Pass
Chinese Rebels Suffer Heavy Losses in North River Region
Reports from Canton claim Chinese rebels were defeated with 60 prisoners taken and significant ammunition and military equipment seized by Cantonese troops in the North River Region. The dispatch notes heavy casualties and several captured assault weapons.
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Hong Kong
North River
Canton
Final Rehearsal for Play Tonight at High School
Dress rehearsals this afternoon and evening for the senior class play Friend Hanah. The production, drawn from eighteenth century England, blends romance tragedy and humor. Director Mr McCleery notes this may be his last high school show as he departs after the year. Rented costumes and a vivid stage set promise a colorful, professional feel. many seats were reserved today but some remain available tomorrow.
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Hanah
England
McCleery
Demented Woman Suspected Author Of Blackmail Letter
A likely mentally ill woman was seen in Westwood Massachusetts by investigators as the author of a recent blackmail letter sent to Constable Morrow, targeting his 15 year old daughter. The note demanded $50,000 and mentioned a cap in the wall on the Joseph Ralch estate, with authorities leaning toward nonlethal intent despite the threat.
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Westwood
Mass
Invest Day
Constancs Morrow
J W. Morrow
Joseph Ralch
Washington light ordinance report delays franchise decision
The city solicitor submitted a draft tenets report on the proposed Washington light plant ordinance. He argues the current franchise paragraphs are unclear and should better protect city rights before any adoption. The council adjourned after hearing the report.
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Washington
Wikon
Sity
Sollel Tor
New Entrance Planned for Masonic Temple Building
Wilson and Roth plan a new street entrance to the Masonic Temple with second and third floor access. A tiled lobby will feature the Masonic emblem, paneled sides and a dome light, plus beveled glass doors. The improved entry aims to be more inviting than the current dwindling entrance.
Plan to Tack Debenture on 10 Tariff Bill
The article reports a parliamentary maneuver by farm bill conferees to remove the debenture from the tariff measure. Democrats and senators seek to present the debenture as an amendment to the tariff bill to unblock deadlock. A third conferee meeting produced a plan to push the farm bill after eliminating the debenture, aiming for rapid passage before adjournment. Domestic census actions and committee plans are also noted as Congress debates the tariff and farm items.
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Washington, Slay
Garner
Senate
4 H Club Meeting at City Hall Delivers Progress Report
Nearly one hundred attendees heard Dwight Booth lead the program at the 4 H club meeting in City Hall. Harold Montgomery praised the clubs, announced a June 2 and 4 boys tour, and noted talks by Stephen Wolfer and John Youns about their Chicago stock show trip. Mrs Rennie Dawson urged fourteen more clubs and highlighted the achievement day prep and June 25 rally plans.
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Viegram
City Hill
Atten
Dwight Booth
Bernice Dawson
Velma Statford
Harold Montgomery County
Wil
Stephen Wolfer
John Youns
Chicago
Fern Chie
Joe Wright
Rennie Dawson
James
Airplane Destroyed by Fire Near Nevada Flight Test
Seven passengers and two pilots escaped uninjured when a Boeing air transport plane was destroyed by fire four miles west of Elko Nevada during a test flight. The craft, trailing flames, landed safely despite the fire and the pilot, Pat Hugh Barker, managed a controlled descent.
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Oakland
Cal
Boeing Air Port Company
Elke
Nev
Pat Hugh Barker
Earth
Harker
Rural School Exhibit Returns to County Windows
County Superintendent Winnie Vaimer announced in Washington that rural school displays will be placed in county store windows and ready for the public tonight. Forty business houses opened their show windows for the annual exhibit, larger than last year with more schools and better products. The county plans a noon Friday display at Sunsey Park if weather allows, with other halls hosting the public viewing. An invitation urged interest groups to attend and partition seating by school or township.
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Winnie Vaimer
Sup
Washington
Palmer
Sunsey Park
Othe Ery Hall
Sebel
Speller Miss Olon Finishes Ninth in National Contest
Washington contestant Miss Olon placed ninth in the national spelling bee after stumbling on the word corral. The event drew entrants from across the state and featured tense moments as competitors raced to spell complex terms.
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Washington
Olon
Con Swell
Miss Olon
Four Drowned in French Plane Crash Near Marseilles
Four people died when a postal airplane ditched into the sea off Marseilles. Pilot Ringel survived. radio operator, mechanic, and two others including Captain Arman of the French army perished. The incident occurred May 22.
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Marseilles
Ringel
Mechnic
Arman
Cannibalism Trial Keeps Gypsies Out of Court
The public is barred from the cannibalism trial of 19 gypsies as court officials and press enter only. The case, delayed two years, stems from the original arrest of 22 band members. Mrs. Tom Little and daughter Fina Mae, and Mrs. Bessie Hamm are among the accused. others attended Brighton for personal reasons. Max Van Winkle is noted as a graduate in Strerode ceremonies.
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Pragun
Tom Little
Fina Mae
Bessie Hamm
Brighton
Mies
Petitions Circulated in Two Counties for Highway Bonds
Des Moines May 9 24 four Mahaska Marion Clarke Guthrie and Crawford counties vote on highway bonds to fund hard surfacing and paving projects. Proposed issues total 0 43 800 000 with Clarke county adding 259 000 and Crawford county 1 500 000. If approved these issues enable completion of routes including highway 63 8 and Lincoln highway paving from Knoxville toward the north while strains on county limits remain under state law.
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Des Moines
Mahatka
Marion
Clarke
Petrons
West Sitzon
Guthrie County
Dea Moines
Andy
Central Tor
Marton County
Oskatoona
Ottuma
Il Tomani
Veteranspital
Knoxville
Clarke County
General Assembly
Crawford County
Linco Highway
Carroll County
Tryouts Set For Washington Junior Band Ahead Of Summer Practice
The Washington Junior tussar band holds later tryouts at city hall on Thursday and Friday under Neil Humite and Hal Rebst er. Open to all ages who pass the musical standard, about fifty players are expected. Rehearsals shift to Tuesdays after this week. a Decoration Day concert may be delayed. Mrs. Frank Strong returned from Missouri after attending her parents 50th wedding anniversary.
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Washington
McKay
Mr. McKay
Frank Strong
Menden
Missouri
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Erorner Rinerry
Masonic Temple
Mae McWilliams
Mr. Joy
Grover Custer
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Congress
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Washington County Hospital
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