County Auditor A L Griffith Named Cashier at First Savings
County auditor A L Griffith has been elected cashier of the First Savings bank in Crawfordsville replacing Lee Huston who moves to Columbus Junction as cashier of the reorganised bank there. Griffith plans to resign with the county board promptly and assume duties Monday November 22, with relocation to Crawfordsville in December. He will be missed in the Methodist church and local musical circles.
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A. L. Griffith
First Savings Bank
Crawfordsville
Lee Huston
Columbus Junction
Griffith
County Board of Supervisors
J. T. Matthews
Methodist Church
Crowds greet Coolidge on Armistice Day train run
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge faced huge crowds as their navy train moved toward Washington after Armistice Day remarks in Kansas City. He pledged U S adherence to the world court only on Senate reservations. Liberty Memorial dedication drew about 150 000 attendees.
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Associated Press
United States
Coolidge
Kansas City
Senate
Southwest
President Coolidge
Kansas
Dwight Davis
War Department
Everett Sanders
Washington
New York Reporter Encounters Mussolini and Greek Kingmaker
Irvin Cobb returns from a trip recounting a meeting with Mussolini who declares himself an old newspaper man. The dialogue features Mussolini posing questions and remarking on Cobb being in Europe to become a grandfather with hope for the child to join the black shirt movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Irvin Cobb
Mussolini
Benito
Irvin
Europe
Lake Superior Level Falls Amid Great Lakes Dispute
Federal observations show Lake Superior dropped 1.67 feet from 1860 to 1925 as Great Lakes diversion litigation proceeds. Newton D. Baker allege Lake Michigan diversions for sewage disposal lowered Michigan waters and cost shipping about $3 million annually since 1900.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Lake Superior
Supreme Court
Great Lakes
Newton D. Baker
Lake Michigan
Kalona Red Cross Drive Aims For County Roll Call
Kalona will organize a Red Cross drive with the women’s club in charge. Rev. J Reade McCrory hopes every town in the county joins, including Wellman Riverside West Chester Brighton Crawfordsville and Winsworth. The Washington roll call is set for next Tuesday November 16 by forty women in four groups. Last year 600 members were counted in Washington, with similar or better target anticipated this year. Funds are best supported by annual one dollar memberships to sustain Red Cross operations during wars and disasters.
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Kalona
Washington County
J. Reade McCrory
Red Cross
McCrory
Washington
Wellman
Riverside
West Chester
Brighton
Crawfordsville
Winsworth
Chief of Police in Iowa City Dismissed by Mayor
Iowa City, Nov 12 The chief of police Albert Burger was dismissed this morning by Mayor John J Carroll after a three week probe by State Agents into conditions on the local force The dismissal followed charges including misconduct while on duty Burger who is ill at home had served 16 years on the force and as chief for over a year
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Iowa City
Associated Press
Albert Burger
John J. Carroll
Burger
State Bureau of Investigation
Carroll
Risden
Breitenbach Appoints Judge to County Tax Appraisers
Charles A. Dewey announced George Breitenbach to the county collateral inheritance tax appraisers to succeed A. N. Alberson who resigned after years of service. Mrs. E L Norton of Chatfield Illinois visited her son A L Norton yesterday evening.
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Charles A. Dewey
George Breitenbach
A. N. Alberson
E. L. Norton
Chatfield
Porter Shown as Business Caller at Morning Sun
J A Porter has been a business caller at Morning Sun during recent days, visiting local merchants and noting market conditions.
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J. A. Porter
Morning Sun
Uncle Joe Gannon Dies in Danville at Ninety
Danville Illinois November 12 Uncle Joe aka Danville’s illustrious son died at noon at his home 418 North Vermilion street after a long life of iron willed leadership. He built the rambling brick mansion for his bride and was known for ruling the House of Representatives as the Czar of the House before his 1910 fall. He had continued his daily town walks until illness forced him to retire to car rides.
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Associated Press
Danville, II
Joe
Danville
North Vermilion Street
Wilkinson
Cannon
Congress
House
House of Representatives
Funeral services for J L Brookhart set for 3 PM
J L Brookhart died yesterday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at three o'clock Saturday in the Methodist church. Dr W W Bowers will lead. A morning paper had said two o'clock by error. The casket will be open at the church from one to three o'clock.
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J. L. Brookhart
W. W. Bowers
Death of Walter Sweet at Spokane paper mill
Walter Sweet, 63, died after smoke inhalation at a Spokane paper mill where he worked. He left the building with coworkers and was found lifeless in the room. He leaves a wife and one daughter. The notice also reports visits and trips by local residents over the weekend, including W. T. Trotter, Mrs. Melinda Van Horn, and Grace Walker among others.
Passenger on Mail Plane Killed in Crash Near Van Nuys
A Pacific Air Transport mail plane crashed three miles south of Van Nuys California early today at 3800 feet killing 21 year old passenger Donald Rossiter of Los Angeles. Pilot Charles Widmer parachuted to safety and later found Rossiter's body in the wreckage.
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Associated Press
van Nuys
Calif
Donald Rossiter
Los Angeles
Pacific Air Transport Company
Whitley Canyon
Here
Chas. EK. Widmer
Widmer
Polie
Burlington Wins 7-0 Over Washington in Muddy Clash
Burlington defeated Washington 7 to 0 on a muddy Burlington field. A third quarter forward pass from Bowen to Blaul produced the only score, while Layton led Washington’s ground game. The game featured a slippery surface, substitutions, and praise for the Washington band despite the lop-sided score. Des Moines-Webb Spurs, a famed traveling salesman, died at his home yesterday a 33rd degree Mason.
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Burlington High School
Washington
Burlington
Bowen
Blaul
Layton
Des Moines
Webb
Iowa
Iowa Homecoming featuring Ainsworth players.
Ainsworth was well represented at the Iowa Homecoming game though enthusiasm was muted. Karl Gosling and his family are once again residents of our city after moving here recently from Washington.
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Ainsworth
Iowa
Karl Gosling
Our City
Oar
Washington
Banker Says Politics Hinders Farm Recovery At Nebraska Meet
A. F. Dawson of Davenport Iowa told Nebraska bankers delegates that farming recovery is a business issue not solved by legislation. He urged farm organization, diversification of industry, and restrained government control of markets to speed growth.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
A. F. Dawson
Natonal Bank
Davenport
Iowa
Nebraska Bankers’ Convention
Mr. Dawson
Armistice Day Banquet Honors Veterans in Washington
Armistice day in Washington featured a banquet by the American Legion auxiliary for World War I veterans in the community. Nearly 150 veterans enjoyed fried chicken and revelry at the YMCA with music by Shields orchestra and a reception for city leaders. Col. Wilson received chrysanthemums and a keynote Armistice address urged military training to prevent future wars. Alex Miller closed the program with reflections on war and peace, followed by outdoor noise-making and a patriotic band march.
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Washington
American Legion Women’s Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Leon Beatty
Dale Atkinson
Legion
Jesse J. Miller
Miller
W. J. Crail
Wilson
Phil Crail
Col
J. Wilson
Colonel Wilson
Legson
Alex Miller
Atkinson
Wara
Carlos Denison
Oil Station Improves Facilities on North Town Ave
The Washington Oil Company's filling station on North Town Avenue is undergoing improvements this week. Cement flooring covers the west and south driveways. Two off pits are added and two more pumps will be installed. New storage tanks feed these pumps from the rear of the station.
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Washington Oil Company
North Town Avenue
Judge Sets Equity Court Assignments for Next Week
Judge Charles A. Dewey has assigned non jury cases for Monday November 28 at 1 30 pm and a jury docket starting Monday November 29 at 1 30 pm in the equity court. Listed are Keck vs McKinsky Andrews vs Brighton State Bank Chapman Vis Oldaker Michum and others along with Chesley vs Kiefer probate Estate of Barbara Brandt and West vs Rogers Stapp vs Martin Williams vs Daering on subsequent days.
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Charles A. Dewey
Court House
Keck
McKinsky
Andrews
Brighton State Bank
Chapman Vis
Oldaker & Michum, Et
Chesley
West
Rogers
Stapp
Martin
Williams
Daering
Huskers from 12 Counties Compete For Iowa Bid
Champion huskers from 12 counties contest at Grundy Center Iowa to select the state representative for the Midwest meet in Fremont Nebraska on November 17. Joe Stanek of Webster county and Lee Kettler of Keota are veteran contenders with several new competitors listed among the entrants.
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Grundy Center
Iowa
Fremont
Neb
Joe Stanek
Webster County
Fort Dodge
Lee Kettler
Keota
Orrin Swift
Gilman
Wallace Henke
Muscaetine
Wallace Samuelson
Boone
Forest Fry
Wapello
Henry Lame Pa
Mechanicsville
Howard Rea
Red Oak
Arthur J. Revers
Bryeant
Wilbur Thompson
Dickens
Merle Cottreff
Carroll
Joba Paterni
Reinbeck
Gannon Resigns at Y M C A Will Lead Ames Store
Marshall Gannon, custodian of the Y M C A building, resigns to move to Ames and take charge of an A and P grocery store. He aims to begin by November 27 and previously worked at the Lytle grocery, gaining useful experience. No successor for the “Ti” is announced.
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Gannon
Ames
Marshall Gannon
A. and P
Lytle
Mrs. Turner Returns to Eldon After Visit
Mrs. Fred Turner came back to Eldon today following an evening visit with her daughter Mrs. Bel a Tufts.
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Fred Turner
Eldon
Be.la Tufts
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Breitenbach
Joe Gannon
DIST
A. P. Jeffrey
Grace Walker
Cedar Rapids
Merle Simkins
Iowa State Teachers College
Will Simkins
Tloyd Hamill
John Hamill
Derpeat
Iington Eggleston
Turner
Oceco
Vratt Hingst
Pepaen
Haia Phillips
Fisher Bowen
Wreuver Krieg
Lofstedt
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Adolphsor
Roberts
Morrison
Tucker
Pratt
Gallaton
Smith
Geo
Gallagher
Bain
Kaker
Devine
Finmen
Lanes
New Haven Normal
Burlington Ninkeye
Washington High School
Wallington
Fairfield
Ottumway
Ft. Madison
Keokuk
Winfield
Oskaloosa
Albia G
Lincoln Ad
Dress
Dawson
Strom Ua
Federal Reserve System
L. B. Lupton
Preston Wolfe
Peter Perdock
P. L. Etter
Dewey
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