Floods Widen In Point Coupee Parish Stranding Hundreds
New Orleans reports more than 200 square miles in Point Coupee parish covered by murky flood waters. Hundreds at the parish’s upper tip are marooned but being moved to safety by small power boats. No casualties yet. Crevasse in the Atchafalaya river feeds flood, affecting Theria and Assumption parishes and nearby towns.
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New Orleans
Point Coupee Parish
Point Coupee
Atchafalaya
Theria and
Assumption
New Ford Model Announced By Detroit Factory
Detroit May 26. A new Ford model designed by Henry Ford will be produced soon. Ford said the car continues the light car field with quality production, high quality and low price, offering speed and economy, though costing more to manufacture.
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Ford
Detroit
Henry Ford
Tow Damaged Liner Malolo Headed Toward New York
Four tugboats towed the disabled Matson liner Malolo toward New York after a collision off Nantucket light. The new seven million dollar ship, built for the Hawaiian California service, was on a trial run when rammed by the Norwegian freighter Jacob Christensen, delaying tow for about 24 hours. The ship carried 145 aboard including Matson and Cramp Shipbuilding officials. A separate Denver case noted a thief wearing victims' teeth and shoes.
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New York
Matson
Philadelphia
Jacob Christensen
Nantucket
Matron Lines
Cramp = shipbuilding company
First Poppies Sold Will Go Out of Town
The first poppies of the year sold by the American Legion Auxiliary will be sent by mail to a donor who cannot attend the sale. Local members Miss Katherine Bostwick Mrs Bert Pierce Mrs Belle Rice and Miss Elizabeth Isher will sell in residences and businesses. Proceeds support rehabilitation and welfare work. Memorial Day wreaths will be prepared with help from Auxiliary and Woman's Relief Corps. committees include Mrs Lyman Bunce and others. Mary McAvoy and Mrs Russell are gold star mothers.
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Oscar Lane
Katherine Bostwick
Bert Pierce
Belle Rice
Elizabeth Isher
Iowa
American Legion Auxiliary
Woman's Relief Corps
W. RR
Lyman Bunce
T. S. Crone
S. W. Livingston
J. D. McLaughlin
J. 2. Minick
H. W. Russell
T. F. Steck
Frank Kurtz
Mary McAvoy
Fred Stewart
McAvoy
Russell
Speer Elected Moderator as Presbyterians Face Fundamen talist Clash
In San Francisco on May 27 the Presbyterian assembly elected Dr. Robert E. Speer moderator by acclamation amid tensions over a proposed seminar y report. The committee backs appointing a single seminary board and counters a Machen faction accused of ultra fundamentalism. Speer, a Princeton graduate and lay leader, is hailed as a step toward church harmony despite looming doctrinal controversy.
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San Francisco
Presbyterian Church
Princeton Seminary
Robert FE. Speer
J. Willison Smith
Philadelphia
J. Gresham Maehen
Clarence F. McCartney
W. O. Thompson
Speer
Altha
United States to Reaffirm Friendship With France
Washington reports a likely personal letter from Secretary Kellogg replying to Robert Underwood Johnson. The message would reaffirm lasting friendship and reference the 1914 Franco American treaty for the advancement of peace. Kellogg would say the U S stands ready to receive Briands proposal if France formally submits it.
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Washington
France
United States
Charles Lindbergh
Briand
Kellogg
Johnson
Kellogi
State to surface Letts Morning Sun roads in Louisa County
The state highway commission will refund Louisa County 21000 this spring for early right of way costs on primary roads. The funds will surface main roads from Letts to Primary No. 2 and from Morning Sun to Federal Road No. 61, integrating both towns into the state road system. Most work is slated for this year.
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Columbus Junction
State Highway Commission
Louisa County
Letts
Morning Sun
Gas well fire in Sanford kills four in explosion
A Sanard Tex gas well exploded, killing four men and injuring eight as flames shot high into the air. Three men are missing and feared dead. The cause of the blast remains undetermined as residents fear for their safety.
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Sanford
Tex
Road Proposition Is Favored at Brighton
Brighton Enterprise reports strong voter support for the good roads program in Washington County. The plan allows the county to issue bonds totaling a million dollars with taxes only payable if auto license and car tax revenues fall short. If revenues meet expectations, taxes need not be levied. The county’s credit backs the bonds and the program aims to improve roads without tax increases unless revenue drops.
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Brighton
Washington County
Brighton Gives to Help Flood Relief in Washington County
Chairman J. Reade McCrory reports a draft of 250 dollars sent to Red Cross HQ to add to Washington county's flood relief, bringing the total to 3,500 dollars. Contributions come from Brighton 167.95, West Chester 27.68, Lexington community 25, Lexington school 16.50, Pythian Sisters 10, Kalona over 500 and more to come as banks accept donations. Hoover will radio report Saturday at 7:30 pm CST via red and blue network.
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J. Reade McCrory
Red Cross
Washington County
Brighton
West Chester
Lexington
Lexington School
McCrory
Pythian Sisters
Kalona
Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Herbert Hoover
New Orleans
Fire marshal probes alleged arson in Boone residence
State Fire Marshal Tracy investigates an alleged arson attempt by Mrs. E Commesser and her three sons at a Boone home. Police hold all four as investigators examine a scene with soaked kerosene and excelsior found inside. Mrs. Commesser denies the charge.
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Boone
Tracy
E. Commesser
Tracey
Mra
Cormmesser
Settlement Sought On Des Moines Drake Merger Plan
Des Moines and Drake University merger talks resumed as a special committee of the Northern Baptist Convention meets Chicago to decide if consolidation proceeds Des Moines University may be turned over to the Iowa Baptist Convention or continue independently. The meeting is led by Frank Padelford of the mission board. W A Stephen is reported seriously ill today. The Dalai Lama has imposed a tax based on nose size in Pihet.
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Des Moines
Dee Moines
Drake
Low Baptist Convention Contera
Board of Education
Northern Baptist Convention
Chicago
Frank Padelford
Metioenal Board
Des Moines University
Towa Baptist Convention
Aquidat
Dalai Lama
Pihet
Britain Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Moscow
London reports Britain formally notified the Soviet Union of breaking off diplomatic relations. The note demanded departure of the Soviet mission and the trade delegation, with Britain withdrawing its Moscow mission. Premier Baldwin cautioned the rupture does not imply war and urged continued legitimate trade, while a neutral government for Moscow was not selected.
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London
Great Britain
Moscow
Chesham House
House of Commons
Russia
Britain
British Isles
Inoscow
Baldwin
Unionist Movement
Albert Hall
Brighton and Clay News Notes Preserve Memorial Day Traditions
Local items from Brighton and nearby Clay report a light farming period with few corn plantings and plowing delays. The Clay school closed with a picnic and ball game as teachers and families gathered for a warm send off, while Memorial Day services were planned for the cemetery to honor Civil War and War of 1812 veterans.
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Brighton
Clay
Clay School
Mildred Woodford
Suns Day
M. Hollings
W. R. Cc
Rain Delays Farm Work In Dublin and Local Visits
Heavy rain again slows farm work in Dublin on May 25. The Doe Engle family spent Thursday at Alvin Strium's. Misses Pearl and Merle Robertson visited Willie Robertson's Friday afternoon. Mrs Flam Johnson and daughter Norma visit their sister and daughter in the area.
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Vernalda Hansen
Wesley
Iowa
John Goodman
Washington
Doe Faele
Hazel Little
Finday
Mabel Sayre
Edward Engle
Alvin Strum
Nick Tinnes
Rubio
Dublin
Doe Engle
Alvin Strium
Pearl
Merle Robertson
Willie Robertson
Flam Johnson
Norma
Washington Weekend Visitors and Local Travel Notes
Shoppers in Washington Saturday afternoon included Mr and in D C Davidson. Mr and Mrs Harry Roth and three sons of Burlington were weekend visitors at RLFR Nichols home. Gilbert Simpson of Burlington spent the weekend with his father. Bealah McKune of Wayland spent the weekend at home. Arthur and Hallie Ricks visited with home folks Saturday evening and Sunday. Everette Weaver owns a new Ford touring car bought from McClintic and Bieher at Wayland.
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Coppock
D.C
Davidson
Washington
Harry Roth
Burlington
Nichols
Gilbert Simpson
Bealah McKune
Wayland
Arthur
Hallie Ricks
Oskaloosa
Gleede Dold
W. H. Hoenshe
Birmingham
Clarence
Ralph Messer
Fairfield
Everette Weaver
McClintic and Bieher
Grack Hill Notes From Marys Sherlock District
Grack Hill Marys Sherlock correspondent reports Grack Hill visitations by the Wilson families. George Wilson and kin hosted guests at Washington. The Ladies Aid met on Wednesday afternoon. The R. B. Brinning family visited the Beitel home Monday. Two Wilson men were callers Saturday and recalled childhood years with their uncle Henry Wilson. They attended Sunday school locally.
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Ladies Aid
R. B. Brinning
B. F. Beitel
Wilson
Henry Wilson
Memorial programs set for Koata Sunday and Monday
Memorial observances in Keota feature a Presbyterian church service at 11 am with Rev. Nalley delivering the sermon. Afternoon gatherings visit Lafayette Center Talleyrand and Tyrone cemeteries with programs at each site. Monday includes a march led by W. C. Peiffer to the Christian church for a program and Legion address, then cemetery rites and Taps.
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Tyrone
Maren
W. CC. Peiffer
Marshall
Christian Church
T. L. Wolfe
American Legion
Crafta
Epworth League Elects Officers and Delegates
The Epworth League of the Methodist church elects Clyde Teel as president and Marjorie Dell as first vice president with several other officers named. Delegates to the district convention at Washington include Teel and Margare t James. The intermediate League also names officers and delegates. Miss Helen Hunt to teach in Brockton high school. Superintendent W G Robertson visiting his mother in New Wilmington PA. Edith Kelly completes a course at Richmond business college. Priscilla club to meet Friday evening with Mrs Duncan.
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Columbus Junction
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Clyde Teel
Marjoria Dell
Margaret James
Helen Green
William Cecil
Alice Hanft
Lois Simons
Beaste Deizell
Marjorie O'Dell
Mildred Hiui
Intermediate League
Creta Knauss
Wayne Simons
Verlee Shaw
Carl Weber
Floyd Teel
Ruth Anwyl
Roy Maurer
Roy Mauer
Washington
Margaret Cecil
Ralph Lukings
Woodrow Shearer
Helen Hunt
Brockton, I
W. G. Robertson
New Wilmington
Edith Kelly
Dunction
Richmond, Va
Priscilla Club
Pris
J, Duncam
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Denver
Tulane
Bertie Bierman
Tulane University
Doc” Williams
Minnesota
Clark Shaughnessy
Becwuliy
General Assembly
Ment
Edsel Ford
County
Pund
W. A. Stephen
Homer Stephen
Harold Duke
Producers Commission Co
Phyllis Woodford
Qakaloosa
Esther
Art Forber
Woodfords
Eliza Stannard
J. Mastorre
Gleede
Grack Hill — Marys
Sherlock Correspondent
Grack Hill
Jas
George
Martha Butler
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