Heights School Wins Track Meet at Case Field
Heights swept the grade school track meet yesterday at Case Field setting a strong team tone. Custer of Centennial led individual scoring with 12 points while Heights with 30 percent of the points edged Wallace 25 to Centennial 14 and Lincoln 6.
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Case Field
Heights
Don McClure
Wallace
Centennial
Lincoln
Custer
James Custer
Charles 1St
Barham
Bob Lowe
Ben McClure
Ed Squire
Eddie Barker
P Lince
William Mitchell
Guy Carlton
Leigh Soule
Durst
Burham
Lowe
Arnold
Evans
Prebyl
Wilso
Faulkner
Brock
Molesworth Praised as Outstanding Coast League Infielder
Oakland shortstop Keith Molesworth earns high praise from a Oakland Tribune writer for a standout game style. He hit two triples and two singles, captured ten chances without a bobble, and showcased aggressive defense. Oakland leads the Coast League with 26 wins and 9 losses, ahead of Los Angeles.
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Oakland Tribune
Keith Molesworth
Washington
Molesworth
Oakland
Los Angeles
Shell Button Industry Timeline in the United States
The narrative notes that buttons have been crafted from sea shells in the United States since 1865 and from fresh water mussel shells since 1891, outlining the development of two shell button streams.
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United States
Baseball Standings and Results From National and American Leagues
National League standings show Cook leading with 18 wins and .692, Bookie close at 18 11, Red at 15 13. Yesterday Pittsburgh beat New York 9 4, Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 9 1, and Philadelphia edged St. Louis 7 6. American League leaders Chicago and New York each at .692 and .571 respectively. yesterday Chicago beat New York 3 2 while Boston topped Cleveland 7 2. American Association results include Milwaukee 15 9, Minneapolis 19 12, and Toledo 5 with St Paul 38. Multiple games listed for today across leagues.
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W. L. Pet Ew
Cook Ce Cteewn
Bookie Ammacuwn
Gegeee Caonmucuee
RED Am Deleceinn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louis
L. Pet
Cleveland
Washington
Bo Shcenncen
Louis
Detroit
American Association
Lou S . Nccesses
Toledo
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Columbus
Kansas City
Louisville
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Dinner Tonight After Golf Tournament At Country Club
The first golf tournament dinner of the season will be served at seven o'clock this evening at the country club. Captain Thomas Brookhart's team holds a six stroke lead over Captain Ralph Shannon's aggregation at noon, though many matches remain undecided. The finish is expected to be tense and hot as players fear may have to pay for the dinner.
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Thomas Brookhart
Ralph Shannon
Troop F
Brighton
Troopers
Washington
Odd Fellows Troop F
Riverside Man Accepts New Job In Cotter School
Ralph Shalla is elected to fill the Cotter school superintendent post for the coming year. He previously held similar roles in Johnson county schools and has run a Standard Oil filling station in Riverside for the past year. The Measles epidemic is reported in the town alongside community activities and Memorial Day planning by local Relief Corps and Ladies Auxiliary.
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Ladies’ Auxilary
Relief Corps
American Legion Hall
Wiliam O'Loughlin
Ralph Sleichter
Interstate Construction Company
Madison
Wis
Riverside
Edward Winger
George Deutsch
Albert Bekker
Lone Tree
Rudolph Simon
Janet
Mary
Alice Thompson
Garna Laney
Willis Cupp
Billington
Henry Jaron
Pay Depositors Final Dividend at Letts State Bank
Checks for the fourth and final dividend of the Letts State bank, closed years ago, will be issued to depositors on May 23 in Columbus Junction. The payout amounts to a little over 18 percent of deposits, about 9000 dollars, bringing total paid to 27000 dollars from an original 50000 dollars.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Letts State Bank
Betty Edmondson
Pleasant View School
Muscatine
Shirley Temple
H. W. Four-H Club
Concord Township
June Woodhouse
Rex Duncan
Chicago
J. CC. Seboch
Eldon
Warren
Dwight Johns
Providence
R. I
Pioneer Remembers Iowa Roots and Island of Home
Pleasant Ridge correspondent relays the life of T J Bales born July 12 1853 in Penn township Iowa. He hauled wood and flour to towns on Merrimac route and helped build dams and bridges. He married Martha Ross in 1880, farmed near White Oak and Sugar Creek, faced loss of son Ray in 1929, later lived with daughter Edna Reeves since 1931 and praises Washington County Iowa as home.
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T. J. Bales
Penn Township
Walnut Township
Jefferson County
Iowa
Mt. Pleasant
Fairfield
Swedesburg
Pleasant Plain
Brighton
Richland
Merrimac
Skunk
Rome
Kansas
Nebraska
Mr. Bales
Martha Ellen Ross
White Oak
Sugar Creek
Ray
Coppeck
Washington Butter Auction Announcement and School Play
The notice lists a Washington address for an auctioneer DP Frey and a professional mis seur at Cy Bushrus, with a sale on Sat May 25. It also promotes Seniors in New Fires at H S Auditorium 8 15 p m, and a Senior Class Play at 8 15 p m with 25 cent admission. Janie Baldrige is ill from ivy poisoning.
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Mar Va
Washington
Isvu
Frey
Cy Bush Rus
4Th Ave
H. S
Janie Baldrige
Conroy Bonds in Graft Case After Slot Machine Probe
Testimony details Conroy funding the alleged racket and being squeezed out after planning to split proceeds. Page testifies Gagan posed as a state agent to run slot machines and secure a $1 monthly protection, with Conroy slated to receive a share before being cut out when money failed to materialize.
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Conroy
O'Connor
Page
Gagan
Gagen
Page Con
Whose Wife Clews Shaw Erskine Murder Mystery
A nightly rooftop fight call pulls New York police to 784 West Fifty-seventh Street. Officers Murphy and Larkin find Mr Vane asleep and his wife Isobel missing from their bedroom as a mystery builds around a possible murder plot.
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Police
Davis
Renton
Ilbur Renton
West Fifty-seventh Street
St Davis
Murphy
Larkin
Yassuh
Robert F. Lee Jackson
Lee
Atlanta
Georgia
Mr. Vane
Suseny
Headquarters
Isobel
Ol Ong
Mcaulay Oy
Ring Features Syndicate
North Side Cafe and Demon Club Teams Win City Softball
The North Side Cafe defeated the Giants 17 to 8 and the Demon Clubts beat the Seventy-Six 5 to 4 at Troop Field. Key big innings powered both victors with eight runs in the fourth for the North Siders and four in the first for the Demons.
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North Side Cafe
Giants
Little Demons
Troop Field
North Siders
Demons
Smith
Zook
Battery
Case
Crone
Small
Norton
Kiesey
Jones
Gregory
Schroeder
Omens Shape Ohio Indian Food Fire Custom
The Ohio Indians, guided by superstition, carried all food from a house after a playful secalp, planning to burn it to appease the Great Spirit who provides sustenance. The passage notes widespread reliance on auguries influencing daily acts and rituals.
Many Happy Returns Celebrities Celebrate Birthdays
Mary Louise Harwood of Washington celebrates her birthday in Waterloo today. Happy birthday wishes go to Mrs Wise Long, Orville Hardin of Scott Furniture, Mrs Everette Coon of Ainsworth, Dean Rinner of Noble, Mrs Reed Moore, and Ralph Curl, a Wallace first grader. From Sandyhook Daryl Tucker marks May 22. he graduated Brighton High May 16 and led the class as president, played saxophone four years, and was a football player.
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Mary Louise Harwood
Washington
Waterloo
Orville Hardin
Scott Furniture Store
Everette Coon
Ainsworth
Dean Rinner
Noble
Reed Moore
Ralph Curl
Wallace
Sandyhook
Daryl Tucker
Brighton High School
Birthday note for Forrest Jacobs and Bell family
Forrest Jacobs of Mason City former Washington resident has a birthday today. The note also records Francis Marion Bell born today, grandson of Mrs. Mary Dennison of Washington, with Mrs. Bell identified as Bessie Dennison. Francis is 20 today.
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Forrest Jacobs
Mason City
Washington
Francis Marion Bell
Mary Dennison
Bell
Bessie Dennison
Francis
Martha Mathers and John Skubal Wed in Fairfield
Martha Mathers and John Skubal quietly wed in Fairfield in Dr A S Smith’s study at the Washington Methodist church. The bride, a 1932 Washington High School graduate, taught at Round Grove School and excelled in 4 H activities. Skubal, a farmer east of Haskins, has ties to the Columbus Junction band and will reside on his father’s farm.
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Haskins
Martha Mathers
John Skubal
Fairfield
A. S. Smith
Martha
Washington Methodist Church
K. A. Mathers
Jean
John Terry
Dr. Smith
Skubal
Columbus Junction
Senior Play Reservations at Phillips and Hebner’s
Mrs. S. W. Shannon and her daughter Mrs. Everette Jarvis visited from West Pleasant, spending the day with relatives. A YW rummage sale is planned in the women’s room at the Y on Saturday. Please leave articles at the room on Tuesday or Friday. 81t2
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Phillips and Hebner’s
S. W. Shannon
Everette Jarvis
W. Pleasant
Brilliant Revue Show Brings Unique Dance to Manhattan Stage
The State theater hosts the Manhattan Revue with a packed program of dance and entertainment. From a high hat ensemble to a fan dance by Rosalie the act features chorus numbers, solo appearances, team routines, and acrobatic skits.
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State Theater
Manhattan
Rosalie
Washington
Flea Preserved in Amber Said to Be Five Million Years Old
A flea preserved in amber from East Prussia is described as about five million years old. The find is cited as a rare glimpse into prehistoric life and evolutionary history observed by researchers.
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East Prussia
Slot Machine Racket Alleged by Page Testimony
Testimony last week by Page claims the slot machine racket was still operating at the time, with ongoing concerns about illegal gambling activities.
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Page
Fitzgerald-Wieland Wedding Held Here
The marriage of Miss Marian Fitzgerald and Joseph B. Wieland Jr. occurred at St. James rectory on May 15 with Rev. Henry Corcoran presiding. The couple will reside in Riverside after a small reception at the Fitzgerald home.
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Fitzgerald-Wieland
Marian Fitzgerald
Ben Fitzgerald
Ainsworth
Joseph B. Wieland, Jr
Joseph Wieland
Riverside
St. James Rectory
Henry Corcoran
Henry Wieland
Shirley Mae
Ainsworth High School
Io Riverside
Rey Fitzgerald
English Scientist Advises Early Sleeping Hours
An English scientist urges that eight to midnight are the natural sleeping hours. He says insomniacs should retire early and obtain as much sleep as possible before twelve.
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Lauds Molesworth
Colorado
Yellowstone
ST Oke
Via
Cot
Letts Bank
Positors
Edward Settlemire
Joseph Gipple
A. W. Jones
Swank Cemetery
William McCreedy
Paul Gerot
Pioneer
Home
The
Evening Journal
Pleasant Ridge
Ray Reeves
Cladys Shaw Erskine
Cyrus K Mantel
SWAN _ FIRTH
Zoe
Vane
Cer
Ohio
Mrs. Wise Long
Washington County National Farm Loan Association
Sidney Moore
Secy
Treas
Bee Simpson Finance Co Journal
Robert Linnenkamp
Washington County Hospital
George Wheelan
Sam Erwin
WM. E. Sloat
Mangold Car & Radio
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