Social events brighten Washington week with brid ge party and showers
The society scene centers on Lois Brown upcoming marriage with a bridge party hosted by Edith Cairly near Washing ton. Guests from Chicago St Louis Cedar Rapids and Des Moines attend along with local families as baskets foods and a kitchen shower mark the celebration. Ronald Renn and Neva Mitchell exchange vows in Des Moines at the Methodist church parsonage.
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Lois Brown
Edith Cairly
J.C. Carris
the Anderson
Chicago
Roles
Helen Livingston
7. R. Renn
Ronald
Des Moines
Neva Mitchell
Methodist Church Parsonage
Revn
Des Moines Wedding and Club Activities Report
Des Moines hosts a wedding reception with several guests and prizes won by Helen Young and John Patterson among others. The Jolly Dozen met at Jesse Shall home for games, wreath decor, and a late refreshments run with Mr. and Mrs. Patterson and others in attendance. The Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. T. J. Berdo's home for devotions and reports, led by Mrs. Kiath, with mite box offerings and committees noted for upcoming officer elections.
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Jolly Dozen
Jesse Shall
Banco
Helen Young
John Patterson
Wes Sojka
Orge Havel
Dai Jeane
Helen
John You Mae
Lloyd Sojka
Jessie Kallaus
George Shallaheer
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
T. J. Berdo
J. F. Kiath
Priscilla Junkin
C. M. Rain
Crawfordsville
W W. Bowers
Brinton
Chas. Speer
Ethel Atkinson
Fred Mauthe
Bunce
Mise
Clara Huber
George Brinton
RG. Cherry
Palmer Rabcack
All. Griffith
Kathrine Null
Announcements for Veterans Camp Meeting May 20
Fons of Veterans plan a fast meeting in the G A K nesslay on May 20 to transact business. All sons and grandsons and others invited to attend and pursue full membership, with emphasis on those who have applied. Delegates for the next state meeting depend on current membership numbers.
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G. A. K. Nesslay
Deneng UN
State meet performance falls short for Washington team
Last Saturday Washington did not fare well at Ames. Mason City High won the meet with Newton second. Washington’s track team scored three points while Ames claimed top honors. The next meet is the Interscholastic at Iowa City, where officials expect better showings.
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Washington
Ames
Korf
Quinette
Mason City
No Bids For Drainage Bond Issue in District 12
In Columbus Junction on May 27 no bids were offered for the 30,900 drainage bond issue for Drainage District No 12 as boards from Muscatine and Louisa counties met at the courthouse. State law caps interest at five percent and bonding firms declined. Investigations into federal aid and flood control act provisions were noted.
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Columbus Junction
Boards of Supervisors
Muscatine
Louisa Counties
Court House
Masine
HL Young
Jate
Misissippi
Mississippi
Keota woman jailed for passing bad checks fifteen day sentence
Claire Dusenberry of Keota was jailed on a charge of posing bogus checks. Justice of the Peace F. Barber sentenced her to fifteen days in the county jail.
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Claire Dusenberry
Keota
F. Barber
Washington Wins Game at Junction
Washington defeated Junction 2 to 0 as Stan Kuntner or similar hurler limited Junction to scarce hits. Washington bats powered by several players, with three pitchers used by Junction including veteran Steins. Washington has won three of four games this tour.
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Washington
Junction
Stan Kunction
Lesey
Columbis m
Gene
Steins
Flood of Mexicans Drives White Labor From the Southwest
New York dispatch reports a rising Mexican influx across the southwest border, exceeding 100,000. University experts warn the movement displaces white labor in western states and cities, straining economic and social conditions and raising charity and crime concerns.
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New York
United States
Samu J Jmes
University of
Holmes
Order States
Ely
Mexican immigration debate and labor impact in 1920s United States
An analysis cites unaffordable immigration taxes and tests for Mexicans, noting 68,766 admitted legally in 1927 with 5,060 crossing border to dodge fees. The piece discusses rising Mexican labor in the North, displacement of American workers, and cites a Texas labor official on high Mexican labor share. It includes ads for tires and a Duroc male, with employment listings.
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Mexico
Europe
Holmes
Los Angeles
McKenny
Texas
America
Ames Air Conference Opens With Iowa Aeronautics Talks
The first aeronautics conference in Ames opens with Prof E J Smith of Iowa State College chairing discussions on aviation as a career. Col Frank Ral Jen of Pine Shiffs Ark and Gov John Hamill are among speakers outlining progress and weather considerations for flying. The program continues with Charles D Reed and others slated to speak.
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Ames
E. J. Smith
Iowa State College
Frank Ral Jen
Pine Shiffs
Ark
John Hammill
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Des Moines
C. B. Robbins
Secretar
Air Endiramwe Record Set Sunday by Flyers in Texas
Flyers Robbins and Kelly set a new endurance record Sunday over Texas after a challenging flight. The crew remained aloft through motor trouble and a long refueling, landing at 4 07 p m. The Fort Worth chamber of commerce pledged 10 000 plus hourly incentives, with a shared prize of 12 200 for the crew.
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Texas
Tme
Aid
Reg
Ake
Robbins
Kelly
Fort Worth
Marentine C B S group meet and banquet notice
The C B S group plans a meeting in Marentine on May 29 with a banquet for attendees. Notify secretary Mrs Bickford by Monday May 27. The text also references Civil War initiation and a related meeting on a Monday with 853 attendees.
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C. B.S
Marentine
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