Rural eighth grade graduation set for Washington county
About 180 rural pupils will receive graduation certificates Tuesday evening June 5 as County Superintendent Lester B Krabill organizes the event. Dr Harry Henry Iowa City will deliver the commencement address and rural and junior choirs will provide musical numbers.
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Washington County
Lester B. Krabill
Towa City
Harry Henry
Iowa City
University Town
Wellman
Keokuk
Iowa
Washington County Rural Choir
Krabill
Argument Between Darrow and Gen Blagh Johnsen Continues
In Beverly Hills the debate between Darrow and Gen Blagh Johnsen persists over a document report of many pages. The speaker notes mixed praise and fault with the NRA and urges open-mindedness while suggesting charging admission if the dispute continues.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Mr. Darrow
Gen Blagh Johnsen
Johnsons
Funeral services held for Mrs A J Booth at L A Jones home
Funeral services were conducted by Rev A A Wing of the Baptist church at L A Jones funeral home. A quartet from the Baptist choir provided music. Pallbearers included W D Booth J A Booth O B Mouser Howard Kerr T C Reeves and A W Yard. Interment followed at Lin Grove cemetery.
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A J. Booth
L. A
Libe to Speak at Franklin Township Meeting
Karl Libe, progressive chairman, will deliver an educational talk on butter making at the Franklin Township Farn Bureau meeting. The event starts 8:15 PM Friday at Leslie Gates home on Brighton road, with additional program features announced by Mrs. Dale Atchison.
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Franklin Township
Farn Bureau
Leslie Gates
Brighton Roads
Karl Libe
Libe
Dale Atchison
Reach Agreement to Halt Strike
The regional labor board ordered the truck drivers strike ended in Minneapolis. The labor unions and employers will vote today to accept last night’s agreement. One death and over 100 injured followed rioting linked to the strike.
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Minneapolis
County Agent to Talk on Chinch Bugs
Mr Roudebush will give a talk on chinch bugs drawing on firsthand pest control experience from another county. His practical background should make the presentation interesting. All are invited to attend.
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Roudebush
White Shrine Event Draws Large Out of Town Attendance
The White Shrine reception honored Mrs. Fred Reid the newly elected supreme noble prophetess in Washington last night drawing a large distant attendance. About 100 visitors were present with 75 members signing the visitors book from cities including Chicago Cicero Racine St. Paul Rock Island Des Moines Davenport Iowa City Cedar Rapids Muscatine Ottumwa Clinton Marion Cedar Falls and more.
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Fred Reid
Order
Washington
Damascus Shrine
Chicago
Cicero
Racine
Wis
St. Paul
Rock Island
Des Moines
Davenport
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Clinton
Marion
Cedar Falls
Nazareth
Bethlehem
Mara Natha
Damascus
Iowa corn germination slow amid droughts 98 percent planted
Des Moines reports 98 percent of Iowa corn planted eleven days ahead of normal, but germination is slow or halted in half the acreage. Drought from April and May caused heat and dust losses, oats and hay failing, and replanting urged. Rain is needed. May temperatures set record highs.
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Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
Iowa
Reed
Bulletin
First hostess day at D A R low cabin Sunset park
The first hostess day at the D A R low cabin in Sunset Park will be Thursday afternoon from two thirty to five. Visitors are cordially invited. Hostesses are Mrs. Harry McCall Mrs. Watneetah Ingalls and Mrs. Orville Eldes. No admission, contributions for
Rooster Day Returns To Washington For Eight Year
Thursday ushers in Rooster Day as farmers bring roosters to Washington produce dealers for a special price ahead of market. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce the event offers prizes for the nearest total weight with town and out of town divisions and cash awards of 5 and 2.5 dollars. Guesses due by 5 p.m. at participating stores.
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Washington County
Washington
The
Chamber of Commerce
Jbest
Poppy Day Set for May 26 Across United States
Washington to join national observance on the Saturday before Memorial Day as American Legion Auxiliary plans poppy distribution to aid disabled veterans and families. Poppies symbolize remembrance and relief, with funds supporting groceries shoes and loans for veterans unable to work.
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Washington
United States
Flanders Fields
American Legion Auxiliary
A. K. Baldrige
France
Auxiliary
American Legion
Washington county old age pension tax collection urged
County commissioners report only 293 residents have paid the old age pension tax since May 1. With more than 12 000 eligible, including all residents over 21, the county treasurer warns of crowding before July 1. Delinquents face a four fifths of a cent monthly penalty and the tax may become a lien on property. Employers are required to withhold and forward payments to the state treasurer in Des Moines for certification to the county.
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Washington County
Des Moines
Journal Pilgrim to Panama and New Orleans Visit
A travel diary notes a busy day in New Orleans with tickets to check on and storage for a car arranged. The author moves from hotel to YMCA and writes letters while observing a Boy Scouts event and the Mertt Hardee show, praising the Gulf breeze and city scene.
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New Orleans
Mertt Hardee
Gulf
Fred Mannhardt to Direct Washington Concert Band
Muscatine musician Fred Mannhardt will direct the Washington Concert band with regular weekly rehearsals. The first rehearsal drew 26 members, and occasional Wednesday concerts in Central Park are planned. Mannhardt led the band nine years before moving to Muscatine and is known as an accomplished musician and director. A complete reorganization is planned with new members to be added as needed.
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Fred Mannhardt
Muscatine
Washington
Central Park
Mannhardt
Education officials discuss federal emergency program on NBC
Commissioner George F. Zook and other leaders outline the past present and future of the federal emergency education program in a Wednesday NBC interview broadcast by School Life editor William Dow Boutwell.
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Federal Office of Education
School Life
William Dow Boutwell
NBC National
George F. Zook
Hoover to Run Again for Congress in Ohio Primary
Herbert Hoover will run again as a Republican candidate for congressman at large in the Ohio primary. The ex president shares a name with an Akron realtor.
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Akron, O
U.P
Herbert Hoover
Akron
Ohio
Ambushed By Sheriff In Louisiana
Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker were killed in an ambush near Girsl and Louisiana by six officers led by Sheriff Henderson Jordan. Barrow, 24, and Bonnie, 19, died as they rode in a coupe with Barrow’s machine gun between his knees. The couple had been in the area for a week, leaving a trail of crime including murders and bank robberies.
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Girsland
U.P
Clyde Barrow
Bonnie Parker
Desperado
Henderson Jordan
Barrow
Bonnie
Iowa
Marvin Harrow
Clyde
Blanche
Water Tank Collapse Kills Six in Chicago Building
Officials say a 150 ton water tank atop the Oakley building broke free and plummeted through five floors of offices and work rooms. Three bodies were recovered and three remain missing with six others injured.
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Chicago
Oakley
Y M A Extends Building Use to Women on Fridays
The Washington Y M C A board voted to end restricted use and extend Friday access to the Y W A for women. Starting June first, Fridays will be fully reserved for women, with the Y M C A giving over the building for their program. The board re-elected D. D. Sherman as president, Orville Hitler as vice president, Fred L. Stewart as secretary, and Leslie Dunlap as treasurer.
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Washington Y. M. A
D. D. Sherman
Orville Hitler
Fred L. Stewart
Lesiie Dunlap
Hoover Runs Unsuccessful for State Treasurer 1926
The article notes Hoover's bid for the position of state treasurer in 1926 ended without success, outlining the campaign context and outcome.
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Hoover
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