Armistice Day Observances Planned by Legion and Schools
Washington prepares Armistice Day programs in schools with eleven oclock assemblies and devotional services conducted by local figures. The American Legion post hosts a 6 20 p m banquet in the Y M C A community room with talks, musical performances, and a noise making street celebration.
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American Legion
Washington
American Legion Post
Women's Auxiliary
France
W. W. Bowers
Jesse J. Miller
T. L. Brookhart
R. J. Breese
Lillian Minick
Bertha Hay
John D. Kern
Alex Miller
Legion
Leon Beatty Post
Ed Grayson
PARENT TEACHER MEET OPENS TODAY IN IOWA CITY
The thirteenth biennial Iowa branch convention of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers opened in Iowa City with President Walter M. Jesup welcoming delegates from Des Moines Ames Fort Dodge Council Bluffs Underwood Atlantic Sioux City Mason City and Boone. Afternoon and evening sessions will discuss problems of preschool children.
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Iowa City
Iowa
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Walter M. Jesup
University of Iowa
Des Moines
Ames
Fort Dodge
Council Bluffs
Underwood
Atlantic
Sioux City
Mason City
Boone
Daughter of Texas Governor Sued Over Insurance Commission
Mrs. Ruth Yett sues Ouida Fercuson Nalle daughter of Governor Mirame Freuson in district court Austin seeking 939 dollars of a 1878 commission for a surety bond tied to a road project with state highway contracts. Mayor’s daughter-in-law listed as associate in the insurance business.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Ouida Fercuson Nalle
Mirame Freuson
Ruth Yett
Washington High Girls Basketball Schedule Planned
A six game schedule for Washington high school girls basketball is set for the coming season. Games include December 11 at Columbus Junction and January 8 at home with Brighton. Washington travels to Cotter January 15, hosting Cotter January 22, then meets Brighton January 29 and Columbus Junction February 12.
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Washhieh
Howard Freshwaters
Washington
Columbus Junction
Brighton
Cotter
Crawfordsville
Muscatine
State High School Athletic Association
Wells and Boys Married as Minors in London
London reports cases of 15 year old Engin girls married to widowers with their own children and 17 year old boys wed to widows with children close in age to their step-fathers. The note highlights child marriages among widowed parents and their young spouses.
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London
Policeman Killed In Bomb Blast At His Home
Chicago scene reports traffic policeman Fred M. Schmitz aged 39 died when a bomb exploded in front of his two story flat he owned. The blast damaged three adjacent flats while Schmitz stood in the basement at the time. Authorities could not account for the bombing.
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Chicago
Fred M. Schmitz
Schmitz
Judge to Request Outside Hearing for Farmers and Merchants Bank Case
A request will be made to the Iowa Supreme Court chief justice to appoint an outside judge from the sixth district to hear the Farmers and Merchants bank case at the November district term. Depositors seek to set aside a settlement between the banking department and the bank's directors amid alleged fraud. Judge Henry F. Wagner declined to hear it.
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Iown Supreme Court
Sixth Judicial District
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Henry F. Wagner
State Banking Department
D. W. Hamilton
Grinnell
Beir
Wavner
Ray Venter
Jews City
Clark
Versus
Des Moines
Ben Gibson
B. J. Morrison
Washington
Floyd Loita
Lee Gordon
L. B. Lupton
BF. C. Pittard
W. Jh. Rittenhouse
L. Stewart
Ben Stont
Judee Warner
Harold Lloyd Draws Big Crowd to Graham
Harold Lloyd drew a large audience for the first Graham theater showing of The Freshman last night. The film runs for three days, with manager Ralph Pratt anticipating packed houses each performance. Lloyd, a leading film comedian, delivers laughs through ridiculous football scenes and numerous humorous mishaps.
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Harold Lloyd
Graham
Ralph Pratt
Harold
Filipinos to Vote for Independence Plebiscite
Manila November 10 The Senate bill for a plebiscite on Philippine independence passed the representative body unanimously. The House amended the bill to remove a six year path to independence, leaving a vote for or against immediate complete independence. Governor General Leonard Wood is expected to veto the measure.
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Manila
Hevee of Representatives
Senate
Philippines
House
Leonard Wood
Wyandotte Poultry Show Notes Local Entrant Winners
Mrs. Harry W. Jones hosts a display of sash-white Wyandotte cockers and pullets at the county fair with judged entries from local breeders. The event highlights showmanship and breed conformity among parlors and farmyard exhibitors.
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Harry W. Jones
Campaign to End Glaring Headlights Across State
Statewide drive targets glare from defective headlights and lenses. Warren M. Calladay and county sheriffs mobilize local police and auto clubs in ninety-nine counties to enforce the headlight law. Atty. Gen. Ben J. Gibson's office issues enforcement notices to peace officers statewide.
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C. C. Laffer Automobile Are
Warren M. Calladay
State Motor Vehicle Department
Calladay
Ben J. Gibson
Toledon Seed Market Seed Prices and Dates
Clover seed cash prices listed for November 17 25 December 15.90 February 15.50 and Timothy seed cash 3.45 for November 3.45 December 3.50 March 6.60 with event location in Toledo Ohio dated November 10.
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Toledo
Ohio
Clover Seed Cash
Timothy
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P. L. Etter
C. Hi. Guther
Auxiliary
Ralph FE. Shannon
Everette Griffith
Preston Wolf
J. J. Miller
George Stewart
Boyd
Har
Paminy
Sal Aera
Ryne Price Co
GOULD
Brandes
Cunningham
Crosley
Crosley Trimndyne de Lune
Brown
Freed-Eisemann
HE Wagner
M. State Bank
Cline
Kelso
Vaclav Yansky
First State Bank of Riverside
Havel
Lorack
Davidson Ve. Davidson
T. J. Berdo
Commercial Savings Bank
Colthurst
Dougherty Ve. Kepper
Dougherty Bros
Va. Manatt
Wolcott
Stalker
Guy & Skipton Va. Pulver
Armers State Bank Reeves
Toledon Seed Market
Boys’ Kantockers
AML
West Side
Washington, Iowa
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