Lindbergh Leads Maiden Pan American Flight to Cuba
The American Clipper with Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh at the controls completed its first leg to Cienfuegos Cuba landing at 1 32 PM local time. The flight carried 37 passengers and aimed toward Jamaica next with plans to Colombia and the Canal Zone.
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Cienfuegos
Cuba
Central America
Charles A. Lindbergh
Jamaica
Gulf
Carey
Florida
Keys
Cienfugos
Lindbergh
Canal Zone
Miami
Fla
Pan American Airways
Kingston
Colombia
Colon
Declama tion Contest at High School Declamation Night
The final local high school declamatory contest will be held Monday night at 7 30 in the school auditorium. About fifty students competed in elimination rounds with new talents and entertaining readings from recent collections. Contestants include Helen Masson Anna Plummer Milan Thompson Virgil Wittmer Ruth Marie Morrison Mary Louise Robertson William Stewart Hubert Turner Gina Bianchi Gilbert Dickinson Junior McConnell Marjorie Smith Adrienne Vanerus Clara Witting with dramatic and humorous readings.
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Helen Masson
Anna Plummer
Milan Thompson
Virgil Wittmer
Ruth Marie Morrison
Mary Louise Robertson
Bobby Shaftoe
William Stewart
Hubert Turner
la Rue
Gina Bianchi
Gilbert Dickinson
George
Junior McConnell “Dooley
Marjorie Smith
Faro
Adrienne Vanerus
Clara Witting
Obituary: Joseph M. Klaas Killed by Flying Wood Block
In Dubuque Iowa on November 20 Joseph M Klaas was killed when a block of wood he was sawing on a ripsaw flew out. The incident occurred as he worked at his station, and the fatal accident is under local report.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Joseph M. Klaas
Armistice Plan In Principle Explosion on Tanker Charles Watson
Five men were killed and seven injured when three explosions rocked the Standard Oil tanker Charles Watson at Pier to discharge gasoline. The blast hurled crew into the bay as flames enveloped the deck hindering access to engine rooms. Fire crews battled the blaze as rescuers recovered bodies and transported wounded to hospitals.
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San Francisco
U.P
Standard
Charles Watson
Will Rogers floats plan to end Sino Japanese war
Will Rogers visiting Portland announces a peace proposal. He jokes that rain stops fighting and suggests moving the conflict to Portland for meals. He plans to go to Manchuria to see the war if it lasts until he gets there.
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Portland
Ore
Navy
Will Rogers
America
Manchuria
Will
Book Review Today by Mrs Stephens at the library
Mrs S A Stephens of the Sorosis club gave the book review at the Ainsworth library at one this afternoon. Despite inclement weather attendance was good with many Ainsworth women present. The review was enjoyed by listeners. The week’s final review will be Saturday at one by Miss Jeanette Kyle on Humanity Uprooted by Hindus.
Wheat futures fall sharply on Chicago board of trade
In Chicago on November 20 wheat futures slid 3 to 4 cents a bushel as traders pressed prices lower. The decline came during the first hour of trading with no specific news driving the drop, marking the sharpest retreat in weeks amid a routine market recession.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Plans for Newton Bank Reorganization Approved
Newton Iowa November 20 Plans for reorganizing the First National bank have been approved by the comptroller of currency in Washington according to word received today.
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Newton
Iowa
First National Bank
Comptroller of Currency
Washington
USGA Abolishes Balloon Ball for 1932 Golf
The United States Golf Association announced through United Press that starting January 1 1932 the official ball will have a 1.68 inch diameter and 1.62 ounce weight replacing the balloon ball which also had 1.68 inch diameter but weighed 1.55 ounces.
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New York
United States Golf Association
United Press Today
Man Fatally Struck In Chest In Unclear Incident
A violent incident left a man struck in the chest after a struggle for control. Authorities have not released fuller details or identified the individuals involved.
Bell Orchestra Concert Delights United Presbyterian Audience
The Swedish American Bell orchestra performed at the United Presbyterian church sponsored by the young people's society. Ern est Simpson announced the program as glassophone and violin pieces delighted listeners. A large bell ensemble with 206 bells impressed the crowd, and the Stars and Stripes Forever closed the set. Proceeds totaled about 46 dollars with most going to the musicians.
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United Presbyterian Church
Young People's Society of the
Ernest Simpson
Golgotha
R. Slater
Tonerna
C.L. Sjoberg
Goltermann
Ovide Mausin
Bell
Joe
Bell Orchestra
Sousa
David Irwin
Armine Irwin
Naomi Simpson
Marie Donaldson
Margaret Stewart
Extension of Cattle Test War Planned
DES MOINES Nov 20 UP states a plan to repeal Iowa cattle tuberculin test law was debated at a farmers protective association meeting led by C L McKinnon. The group discussed broadening the drive to repeal or modify the test law and possibly revising the association constitution.
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Des Moines
Iowa Farmers’ Protective Association
C.L. McKinnon
J. W. Lenker
Association
Batavia Batavia
Iowa
Jefferson County
Fairfield
Charles Marsh
Robert Forman
National Guard
Local Kalona Wedding and Community News
Miss Edna Hochstettler wed Mr. William Logan at the Hochstettlers northwest of Kalona in a noon Sunday ceremony attended by 30 relatives officiated by Rev. D J Fisher. Bridesmaid Miss Verda Gingerich and best man Mr John Rhodes. other local notes cover illness, travel, and visitors.
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Kalona
Edna Hochstettler
William Logan
Dave Hochstettler
D. J. Fisher
Verda Gingerich
John Rhodes
Bertha Grady
Charles Shaffer
Father and Son Banquet at Eicher Mennonite Church
Dr. F. W. Eastwood of Washington delivered the principal address at the father and son banquet held yesterday evening at the Eicher Mennonite church near Noble. Other speakers from the Noble area included Jacob Roth Raymond Rich P. P. Wenger J. J. Rich and Ed Bicher.
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F. W. Eastwood
Washington
Eicher Mennonite Church
Noble
Jacob Roth
Raymond Rich
P. P. Wenger
J. J. Rich
Ed Bicher
Mrs Vere Davis of Kalona Shopped Here Yesterday
Mrs Vere Davis of Kalona visited the local shop yesterday, engaging in purchases and leaving with receipts and a friendly impression of the store’s service and selection.
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Vere Davis
Kalona
Skidding at Washington Junior College Little Theater
Comedy timelines unfold as Skidding entertains with a modern love triangle and family politics. Mary Pauls as Marion Hardy impresses with fire and grace, Harvey Coulter as Wayne Trenton ill offers witty romance, and Ruth Gideon shines as Mother Hardy the campaign manager. The cast also includes Sartor, McKune, Westermark, Coats, Walker, Hoping and others with stage help from Scott Furniture and Wolf Floral. The production, directed by Mrs. C. S. Williams, features local student musicians and a largely first-time cast delivering strong comic timing.
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Washington Junior College Little Theater
Harvey Coulter
William Sartor
Marion
Mother Hardy
Ruth Gideon
Mary Mickey
Mary Louise Hopping
Three Speakers Set for Will H. Pilgrim Conservation Dinner
E L Breitenbach announced that H J Metcalf of the state fish and game commission will speak briefly at the Will H Pilg conservation league dinner in Washington Monday evening. Governor Dan Turner Dr W C Boone and Mr Metcalf are on the program with about two hundred expected to attend the Y community room event on conservation. Turner will speak at a later eight oclock meeting in the Y gymnasium. Rev Carl Klein hopes Washington residents give the governor a large hearing on the economic situation and Iowa tax conditions.
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H. J. Metcalf
State Fish and Game Commission
Washington
Dan Turner
W. C Boone
The
Will Dity Conservation League
Will H. Pilg Conservation League
E. L. Breitenbach
W. C. Boone
Otatumwa
Metcalf
Turner
Carl Klein
Iowa
Des Moines Man Kidnapped for Six Days Freed After Ransom Paid
Des Moines cigar store proprietor Aliie Kiddie was released after a $10,000 ransom was delivered by an associate on Highway 32 east of the city. Kiddie, kept blindfolded for six days, returned home in a nervous state and declined detailed police talk. Detectives interviewed Kiddie as the investigation continued.
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Des Moines
Aliie Kiddie
Highway 32
Here
Kiddie
Clint Petty
Petty
Will 4 Rocers notes a busy news day in Beverly Hills
The Beverly Hills dispatch notes a mix of headlines from Wednesday including China attacks Japan and Japanese attacks China, Grandi and Hoover informal talks, American exports affected by a Prince of Wales appeal, Canadian sales tax and customs, plus a single light item about a man with a hiccup cough drawing readers.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
China
Grandi
Hoover
Prince of Wales
U. S
Canada
Hicecoughs
League of Nations
Jimmy Walker
Washington Faces Keokuk in Final Home Game
Washington coach Jim Shultz expresses concern over overconfidence as the Demons prepare for a home clash with Keokuk tonight. Keokuk’s strong passing attack could test Washington while the team also eyes next Thursday’s Mt. Pleasant showdown that may decide the Little Six title. A large crowd is expected despite the forecast rain.
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Keokuk High School
Jim Shultz
Washington
Keokuk
River Town
Cloud
Mt. Pleasant
Boys Will Attend State Conference In Ottumwa
A dozen Washington boys from various churches and the Hiclub will attend the state older boys conference in Ottumwa November 27 to 29. Adult leaders include J. H. Peet Ray Guest and Leigh Soule. Between 300 and 400 boys from across Iowa are expected with speakers Rev Stoddard Lane Des Moines and L C Oberlies Lincoln Neb among them.
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Washington
Ottumwa
Leigh Soule
M. CG A
J. H. Peet
Ray Guest
Mr. Soule
Stoddard Lane
Des Moines
L. C. Obe
Kidnapping cases tie to Illinois gang activity
A frightened victim claimed captivity near Sheridan while James Sheridan, a Kiddie’s cigar store partner, was held for ransom in Illinois. Des Moines’ Skinny Nelson aided in the release, and authorities suspect a Chicago area gang linked to abductions in Illinois and St. Louis.
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Sheridan
Ilinois
James
Jimmie) Sheridan
Kiddie
Nelson
Des Moines
Illinois
St. Louis
Armistice Accepted by China and Japan in Manchuria
The League of Nations teased both China and Japan accepted an armistice in principle for Manchuria and a neutral inquiry commission, possibly led by an American. evacuation terms to be settled. In Heilungkiang a provisional regime under Chang Chin Hui asserts Japanese influence as Ma Chan Shan seeks regrouping.
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Paris
China
Japan
League of Nations Secretariat
Manchuria
John J. Pershing
Charles G. Dawes
Charles Evans Hughes
League of Nations
Council
Commission of Enquiry
Washington
State Department
United Press
Anganchi
Heilungkiang
Tistsihar
Chang Chin-Hui
Manchurian
Mukden
Kirin
Tsitsihar
Ma Chan-Shan
Hailun
Harbi
Koshan
Lungkiang
Ene
Harbin
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Lindy
Pinal Home
San Francisco Pier
Rogers
Mrs. Stephens
Newton Bank
Bell Rincers
United
Presbaterian Church
Stanley Mouser
Lexington
Washington Today
Harry White
Crawfordsville
Organization of Farmers At
Tom Lahey
Mallisa Louck
Ralph Adams
George Petsal
Juanita Ritz
Iowa City
Dale Jackson
E. A. Ritz
Dr. Eastwood
Greece
Elizabeth
Romania
Carol
Grant McKune
James Hardy
Burdette Westermark
Donald Coats
Grandpa Haray
Wilma Walker
Aunt Milly
Scott Furniture Company
Wolf Floral Company
Ruth Cunningham
Wendall Booth
Lucille Nicola
Ruth Foster
Boneta Larby
Kenneth Cline
Colege
Helen Coffey
Ernest Marshall
Roy Finch
John Owen
Dorothy Masson
Jane Fulton
Rocers
Tihe Inn
Shultz
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