County Board Names General Election Election Boards
At a county supervisors meeting judges and clerks were named for the November 22 election. Receiving board members include Judges C P Mann Lydia Cooper A J Johnson and clerks Pearl Frain L E B White. Counting board members include Judges H W Telmick B S Rudolph J W Vanerus and clerks J G Heacock D J Kyle. Additional township and precinct boards listed with multiple judges and clerks for each precinct across Brighto Crawford Kalona Richmond Franklin Center and other townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
C. Pp. Mann
Lydia Cooper
A. J. Johnson
Pearl Frain
L. E B. White
H. W. Telmick
B.S. Rudolph
J. W. Vanerus
J. G. Heacock
D. J. Kyle
Francis Slose
A. G. i Marc Young
Saraly Melwick
C. BR. Lemley
Deereteiving
F. R. Sage
Leland Carris
O. M. Cuddy
Washington Township
J. H. Kennedy
Murray C. Smylie
Etta Swift
Pearl Kennedy
Chas
Wm. Jackson
Ernest Carlson
Herman Otto
Leigh Poster
W. J. Crozier
Lloyd Swift
Sunday schools meet at Brighton in Washington county
The Washington county Sunday school association held its annual convention at the Christian church in Brighton with J. H. Jones of Crawfordsville re elected president. Officers include Peter Koehler, Rev. B P James, Walter Leet, Miss Gla Gordon, Selma Sommer and others across divisions. The attendance was light due to local events. Crawfordsville supplied the largest delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Jones
Crawfordsville
Washington County
Christian Church
Brighton
Peter Koehler
Ainsworth
B. P. James
Walter Leet
West Chester
Gla Gordon
Washington
Selma ('. Sommer
Noble
Paul Wittrigg
M. M. Spettler
Johnd. Kern
J. J. Schrag
Wayland
Itive
Washington county hospital nurses graduate ninth class
Clara Yoder Vivian Caldwell and Beulah Harvey received diplomas as the ninth graduating class of the Washington County Hospital training school. The ceremony at First United Presbyterian Church featured remarks by Dr. J Fred Clarke who cited the county’s 1910 hospital tax vote as a pioneering act and urged graduates to serve with humility, study, and patient focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Yoder
Vivian Caldwell
Beulah Harvey
Washington County
First United Presbyterian Church
Hugh McCleery
Hospital
J. Fred Clarke
Fairfield
Ella Reitan
Clarke
Adam Ritchey
Open Investigation of Liquor Charges Ties Chicago Police to Graft
Federal agents open inquiry into liquor charges involving Chicago police with subpoenas listing raids and assignments. Chief Collins ordered data production as agents review records at the federal building. The probe notes graft connections with bootleggers and mentions notable indictments and prior trial allegations.
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Chicago
A. P. Madden
Special Intelligence Unity
Chicago Police Department
Patrick Roche
Cicero
Collins
Roche
Federal
Grand Jury
Detective Bureau
German Industrial Leaders Meet With Britishers in London
German industrial and financial leaders visited London for a secret conference with British counterparts chaired by Sir Robert Horne. Speculation centered on a European industrial pact or steel trust as participants from coal, iron, textiles, shipping, and mining sectors discussed possible collaborations.
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Associated /Press
London
Robert Horne
United States
Europe
England
Baldwin
Three Negroes Lynched in Georgia
The Associated Press reports Clarence and Dommon Lowman and Dommon's wife Bertha were taken from the Aiken County jail in South Carolina by armed men early today and lynched. The incident occurred near Augusta, Georgia, as confirmed by a telephone message to the Augusta Herald.
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Associated Press
Augusta
Clarence
Dommon Lowman
Bertha
Aiken
Augusta Herald
Yanks Refocused After Two Wins In Trip Back East
The New York team heads to New York after two victories in enemy territory with one more game to clinch the title. Bob Shawkey is set to pitch tomorrow with Urban Shocker as an alternative. Miller Huggins aims for a decisive sixth game against the Cardinals. The skipper notes a narrow margin of victory so far and foresees a tough rally from St Louis.
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New York
Yanks
Cardinals
Bob Shawkey
New Yorkers
Miller Huggings
Urban Shocker
Grover Alexander
Hugeine
Porter accuses Brookhart of dodging debate and visits
Claude R. Porter of Des Moines a Democratic senatorial candidate in town says Col S W Brookhart dodges joint debate and avoids speaking in the same town on the same day He cites Brookhart's absence from the Washington fall festival and a canceled speech in Alberta as evidence Porter spoke at Graham theater at two this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude R. Porter
Des Moines
Col. S. W. Brookhart
Colonel Brookhart
Washington
Porter
Graham Theater
Three Graduates Honored In Church Diploma Ceremony
Miss Catherine Goff performed three solos with Miss Edith Rodeau as accompanist. Miss Pellan led the class as they received diplomas from Chairman McCleery. Dr. F. W. Eastwood gave the benediction, followed by a reception hosted by the county hospital auxiliary women in the church chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCleery
Catherine Goff
Edith Rodeau
Pellan
F. W. Eastwood
County Hospital Auxiliary
Miss Olive Pfeifer Wins Washington County Beauty Crown
Miss Olive Pfeifer of Dutch Creek township won the Washington County beauty contest, crowned festival queen, receiving a gold prize of one hundred dollars. Fifty four contestants competed, judged on face, figure, health, and personality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Pfeifer
Dutch Creek Township
W. J. Pfeifer
Washington County
Pfeifer
Washington National Bank
J de Miller
Mary Elen Lytle
Elizabeth Thorne
Mr. Arnold
E. T. Schroeder
University of Iowa
H. Guther
Washington
Miss Pfeifer
Horseshoe Championship Semi Finalists Named in SE Iowa
Twelve men advanced from elimination rounds in a southeastern Iowa horseshoe pitching tournament. Contenders include Oscar Wilson and W C Wilson of Wellman, Sam Warren and August Zeiglowsky of Washington, Ernie Miller of Washington, Everette Bozman of Columbus Junction, G W Skinner of Columbus City, Charles Maple of Wellman, C Causten of Morning Sun, Will Roberts of Ainsworth, R W Forner of Columbus Junction, and C A Moorman of Washington. A large crowd watched the day’s play with more spectators expected for today’s decisive rounds.
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Horseshoe
Southeastern Iowa
Oscar Wilson
Wellman
W. C. Wilson
Sam Warren
Washington
August Zeiglowsky
Ernie Miller
Everette Bozman
Columbus
Jtunction
G. W. Skinner
Columbus City
Charles Maple
C. Causten
Morning Sun
Will Roberts
Ainsworth
R. W. Forner
Columbus Junction
C. A. Moorman
Washington County Farm Exhibit Draws Crowds
Visitors flock to the Craft store room to view a large farm and garden display featuring nearly sixty ear samples of Washington County corn, twenty displays of grain, twenty of potatoes, a broad mix of vegetables, and three counters of apples from local orchards. Corn and apples attract the most attention while Washington County farm women showcase sewing samples.
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Washington County
Free Acts Charms Crowds At Washington Fall Festival
The Rose Sterling Trio performs on the north side of the square while the Three Londons thrill the crowd on the south side. Despite only two acts, the show is costly and praised as a highlight, drawing large audiences and aiding in the festival’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vita
Washington
High Close
Rose Sterling
Lets of Pumpkins Decorcharm by corn stalks display
A local decorations committee chose corn stalks over hunting themed adornments to create a festive display. The decision emphasizes rustic seasonal charm and simpler decor ideas for public spaces.
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Committee of Decorations
Prize awarded in Gladwin for best fiddling at festival
Enfield of Gladwin won the first festival contest yesterday afternoon earning top honors in fiddling. Fred Kolosiek and Elmer McKinley were other contestants, with more fiddlers expected today as the crowd enjoyed traditional dance tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con Enfield
Gladwin
Enfield
Fred Kolosiek
Elmer McKinley
Fred Shew Returns with Ferris Wheel Enterprise
Fred Shew of Grandview returns with his ferris wheel and merry mix-up, again this year, running a thriving business by taking in nickels and dimes as fast as the wheels spin. He notes he enjoys Washington visits where he receives fair treatment and steady business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Shew
Grandview
Nicke
Washington Band Performs Park Concert and Parade Preview
The Washington band gave a colorful park concert yesterday afternoon and is set to lead the parade today. Keota band also performed well and the high school band filled in yesterday morning with highly acceptable services.
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Washington
Clark Endorses Smith Brookhart in Political Address
Howard J. Clark of Des Moines argues Brookhart headed in the right direction and urges unity to beat problems. he criticizes “big business” influence, praises Republican tariff policy for farmers, and calls for public control of banking and fair railroad compensation. (Continued on page 6).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Brookhart
Democratic Party
Howard J. Clark
Dé Moines
Graham Theater
Clark
Republican Party
Middle West
New England
Des Moines
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J. W Spevacek
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H. T Carris
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Pred Kupka
George Statler
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E. A. Wetrich
Maye Livezey
W. B. Weostrer
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Fern Shuch
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Roy Darian
Emma Webster
Nella Spear
Marion Township
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J T. Thompson
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Uurks
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Merle Lytle
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Karona Heiel Walters
Betty Bowes
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Haskine
Mildred Leet
Cedar Township
Bernice Dawson
Jackson
Marjorie Clark
Mary Scranton
Therese Swisher
Mary Estalla Anderson
Chay Hownslip
Velma Stafford
Ona Donaldsan
Csif Robertson
Myrtle McConnel
Lime Creek
Helen Lewis
Maxine Teets
Lime Creek Township
Anne Wenger
Crawfordaville
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Heley
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Edith Carr
Mildred McCreedy
Florence Glasgow
Marion
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Threse Boyer
West Cheater
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Esher Hanley
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Wigifred Carris
Franklin Township
Vera Harvey
Fern Cook
Oregon
Lucile Hotle
Olive Pfeffer
Jean Stening
Lucy Bruty
Edith Miller
Lilian Harvey
Florence Anderson
Anna May Conrad
Marie Kaflous
Dorothy Waggoner
Emma Maple
Edith Keoh
Fra Patterson
Irma Parcell
Clay Township
Violet Anderson
Gladys Burroughs
Baighton
Rath Endicott
Highland Township
Olive Underwood
Florence Gardner
Doris Stockman
Clara West
Margaret Dayton
Seventy-Six
Alice Hotle
Winnie Chalupa
English River
Fred
Graham
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