Town University faces Big Ten suspension row over paid athletes
Town University battles allegations of paying athletes amid a Big Ten suspension vote. Major Griffith arrives as faculty committees publish charges and possible reinstatement terms. Officials dispute claims of a hush fund and stress the need for concrete evidence before any final decision.
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Chicago
Potown University
Bitten Athletic
Engain
John L. Griffith
Athletis
United Press
Towa
Atte Oy
Taina
Hart Tnawerson
Iowa
Mike Farrah
Big Ton
Towa Ty
Ig Ten
Cristith
Towa City
University of Towa Sport
Big Ten Athletic Conference
John J. Griffith
Belting
Crethren
Lala
Walter A. Tessup
Louis Pelzer
Big Ten
Walefer A. Seman
Abolition of Senate Secrecy Rules Seen as Possibility Today
Washington on May 27 reports a shift toward ending the long standing Senate secrecy rule. Chairman Moses leads the committee toward a modified secrecy standard to be presented to the Senate for consideration next week.
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Senate
Washington
Moses
Tulee
Rural Pupils Earn Diplomas At County Graduation
Crowded Washington high school auditorium honors 141 rural graduates from county schools. Diplomas were issued by Mrs Winnie Palmer with speaker Miss Gessie Falkson urging students to pursue the Second Mile in education. County choir performed as readings and music complemented the program. Awards also announced for rural school exhibit and essay contest with prizes via Women’s Relief Corps.
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Washington High School
Wash
Falkson
Gessie
Tech
Winnie Palmer
County Five
Helen
A. A. Wing
Ington
Irving Wolf
Town State Tea College
The
Olive
Lorena Donidson
Marie West
Barbara Brooks
Evelyn]lous
Gale Yoder
Miss Parker
Wolf J. W. Enslin
Silver City
Pine Grove
Highland Township
Dutch Creek Township
Willebrandt to Relinquish Justice Post
Mabel Walker Willebrandt plans to leave her post as head of the justice department legal branch. She will enter private practice in New York and Washington. A resignation has not been formally submitted, but replacement arrangements are considered. Her health has deteriorated and she is expected to take an extended rest.
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Washington, Mins
Mabel Walkersistant
Department of Justice
New York
Washingon
United Press
Willebrandt
Rotary Convention Opens in Dallas Led by Texas Governor
Rotary International opens its annual convention in Dallas with delegates from across the nation arriving. The event features discussions on international goodwill, amity, and decentralization of control, with a formal vote on leadership and plans announced by President J B. Sutton.
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Rotary
Texas
Dallas
Tex
Maynes
Rotary International
Orner
Wichitta
Kansas
Hof
J. Wade
Dan Moody
J B. Sutton
Raymond *Noepple
New York
Eugene Newsome
Durham
United Olin
Memorial sermon honors veterans at Grinnell Baptist Church
In Grinnell Iowa Rev A A Vine preached the memorial sermon to Civil War veterans and patriotic societies at the Baptist church. He urged integrating Christian principles into national life and praised the flag raising aboard a World War I battleship as a sign of faith guiding the nation. A car accident near the service left Mrs. David Wolfe of Ottawa Illinois burned to death when a vehicle struck another and overturned. her son and daughter-in-law Elmer Wolfe of La Salle Illinois escaped unharmed.
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Grinnell
David Wolfe
Ottawa
Wolfe
Elmer Wolfe
la Salle
A. A. Vine
Ie Baptist Church
The
Baptist Church
Wing
Phi
Mr.Wine
Nursing School Graduates Four in Washington County Hospital
Dr W W Bowers will address four graduates at the Washington county hospital training school for nurses tomorrow evening. The commencement will be at the Methodist church at 7 with Chairman William Griffin presiding and a brief musical program. Ella Reitan will present the class and Griffin will award the diplomas. A reception at the nurses home follows. The graduates are Wilma Barr, Leele Dumar, Ruth Skidmore, and Jowie Wills.
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W. W. Bowers
Washington County Hospital Training School
William Griffinth
1Hoard of Trustees
Ella Reitan
Hospital
Nurses’ Home
Wilma Barr
Eeile Dumar
Ruth Skidmore
Jowie Wills
County picnic draws crowd amid rain and memory tribute
The second county picnic for rural school patrons drew about 3 attendees indoors due to rain. Mrs A B Seamovser of the Women’s Relief Corps presented a tribute to Emily Alder, an Army nurse, with Miss Warner singing and Tester Thompson on the organ.
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A. B. Seamovser
Women’s Relief Corps
Emily Alder
Des Moines
Miss Warner
Tester Thompson
F.W
Washington County closing events boost rare wheels display
The report highlights annual Washington County closing events reinforcing the success and continued development of the rare wheels display as a key attraction.
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Washington County
Creative Life Urged for Class of 1929 at Graduation
Dr W W Bowers urged 107 Washington high graduates to live a creative life rather than seek only possessions in a union church service. He cited poets and composers who wrote for little profit, urged service to world needs, and said poverty may end through creative living guided by community education and faith. Bowers spoke as the class faced diploma day next Friday.
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W. W. Bowers
Washington High School
Methodist Church
Bowers
Milton
Schubert
Hemers
Tor
J. D. Bowers
Show at Graham Is Enjoyed by Children
About 500 pupils from local schools attended a free matinee at the Graham Theatre. Miss Helen Sebesta sang several songs including Mother Mahree before the film Marie. The event, a school party arranged by Manager Sehes and backed by Supt. J H Peet and school staff, was well received by all.
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Graham
Hame
Helen Sebesta
W R C Reports Busy Week Activities
The Women's Relief Corps 4 Washington kept a busy schedule with plans for advance work and multiple events. A flag was presented to a new Boy Scouts troop, flags for Memorial day were given to Centennial school, prizes in a flax exam contest were awarded, and corps members attended memorial services at the Baptist church honoring an Iowa army nurse who died last year.
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Women’s Relief Corps
Washington
Larson
Centennial School
WOR
Baptist Church
Towa
Four Counties Vote Road Bonds In Major Election Week
Four counties hold elections on road bonds totaling about 4.0 million dollars. Webster County faces a 1.9 million original issue. Linn County 1.7 million. Dubuque County 900 thousand. Van Buren County 275 thousand. Union County votes tomorrow on 550 thousand. Black Hawk 1.0 million and Montgomery 450 thousand assessments. If all succeed, the week would set a record in road bond authorizations.
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Webster County
Linn County
Tssnes
Hon Une
Fwe
Alain Sosreers
Negro Arrested With Stolen Car
Don Robertson a colored youth twenty one years old, was arrested here after an automobile stolen in Iowa City was recovered. He reportedly escaped from Johnson County Jail by climbing inside a chimney and jumping forty feet to the ground. Robertson’s home was stated to be in Texas. Deputy Sheriff Fred ay afternoon?
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Don Robertson
Lowa City
Towa City
Robertson
Johnson County
S To
Texas
Fred
Flight records set near Fort Worth by improvised monoplane
Facts recount an improvised monoplane flown by Reg L. Robbins a former railway mechanic and self taught pilot with Jamey Kell as mechanic. The craft flew for about 4:07 p.m. Sunday May 26 after a 32 hour training period and unofficially set a distance record of roughly 000 miles at speed around 75 mph.
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Ryan
Seylinder
Reg L. Robbins
Jamey Kellexcowboy
Mallon Refuses To Answer Questions In Aerial Feat tale
Fort Worth coverage recalls an aerial endurance event with Reg Robbins and Jim Kelly amid crowd scenes. Witnesses include Lady Mary Heath and an English aviatrix, with praise for the pilots and their crew. Mallon faces questions as the story ties to political reporting and the Lenroot roll inquiry.
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Wright
Kelly
Robbin
Mary Heath
Hill
Robbins
Fort Worth
KK. Kottman
H. S. Jones
Jhtate
United Press
Senate Rules Committee
Orac
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Mary Hunter
Phar Roll
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