Oratorio Plans by Local Students for Messiah Performance
Plans are underway for a student edition of Handel Messiah to be presented around Christmas time by the high school and junior college musicians. Miss Helen Coffey and Milburn A. McKay will direct voca and instrumental music with high school glee clubs college vocalists and a Washington Little Symphony group performing. Soloists include Helen Melinski Virginia Davis and William Stewart. The edition aims for accessibility while offering notable music expected to draw much interest.
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Helen Coffey
Voca Music
Milburn A. MekKay
Washington Little Symphony Orchestra
Teams Ready for Burlington Tilts in Washington
Washington junior college and high school coaches express cautious optimism about tackling Burlington tonight and tomorrow. Cardinals visit Burlington junior college Blackhawks for the second game. Greyhounds of Burlington high school travel to Washington to meet the Demons. Strong workouts and renewed scrimmages prep both squads as Jackson and Glider are noted for key roles and injuries.
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George Freshwaters
Guy Carlton
Washington Junior College
Burlington
Cardinals
Burlington Junior College Blackhawks
Burlington High School Greyhounds
Washington
Washington High School
Jones
Carlton
Willis Jones
White
Dowgall
Demons
Mt. Pleasant
Mt Roosevelt tops stock rumors in Santa Monica cue
The clipping notes Mt Roosevelt as the sole man capable of moving the stock market without funding, as mischief rumors about Ford building a six door sedan or government recognition of Tammany Hall trigger sharp market swings with notable point moves in American Can, American Tel and Tel, and more.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Roosevelt
P. R
Europe
Mr. Ford
Tammany Hall
Bernard Baruch
American T. & T
Repair Remodel Legion Post Room in City Hall
Leon Beatty post of the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary begin repairs and remodeling at their club and meeting rooms in the city hall. Crews patch walls and repaint ceilings in cream and ivory, with woodwork in light green, a ten day project to improve the space.
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Leon Beatty
American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
City Hall
Moothart
Minister Sues Church Board for Breach of Contract
Rev. Gordon Kent former pastor of the First Unitarian church sues the church board of directors for 2730 dollars claiming breach of contract he says the church ousted him without three months notice. He seeks the remaining salary for the year and parsonage privileges.
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Sioux City
Gordon Kent
First Unitarian Church
Church Board of Directors
County Husking Meet Set with Twenty Contenders
A Washington county corn husking contest is planned for Saturday at the Fred Palmer farm one mile east of town. Twenty entrants are listed though weather may delay. If funds and water arrive, all will compete in a first come, first served order. picking starts at 7:20 PM with participants to gather by nine. Lunch will be served.
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Washington
Fred Palmer
W. J. Roudabush
Palmer Farm
Luneh
Colder Weather Forecast Hits Iowa With Snow Spreads
A large cold wave moves across the upper Midwest with heavy snow in Duluth and sleet in Chicago. Forecaster Reed predicts 20 degrees in the northwest and 35 in the southeast Iowa while rains loom in the southeast.
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Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Duluth
Minn
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Chicagro
Rainfall Tames Leaves in Washington Morning
A light rain began in Washington early today and stopped by mid forenoon. Precipitation amount was not reported.
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Washington
Iyckponites and Northern Star Girls at 4H Clubs Announced
Mr. Roudabush announces Iyckponites and Northern Star girls joining 4H clubs. The note highlights girl members and club affiliations with no additional details.
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Iyckponites
Northern Star Girls
Mr. Roudabush
Government lifts gold price to bolster commodity levels
The Roosevelt policy seeks to raise gold to push up U S commodity prices. The move raises the official gold price by 18 cents to 31 54 an ounce while London prices sit at 31 06 reflecting global balance. No gold purchases have yet occurred as the buying machinery is not in place.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
London
United States
R. F. Co
45 Attend M E Convent ion Meeting at Washington Church
About 45 people from six churches attended the Home Missionary group meeting at Washington Methodist church. Representatives came from West Chester Wayland Ainsworth Columbus Junction Kalona and Washington. Mrs Cora Downs Stevens national field secretary spoke. Mrs C Bostart of Wayland presided. The program theme was Road Menders for the year’s work. The local Wom and Wesleyan Home Missionary societies served as hostesses.
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Methodist Home Missionary Societies
Home Missionary Group
Washington Methodist Church
West Chester
Wayland Ainsworth
Columbus Junction
Kalona
Washington
Cora Downs Stevens
Canaan
Conn
Methodist Women's Home Missionary Society
C. €. Bostart
Wayland
Home Missionary Societies
Women's Home Missionary Society
The
Wesleyan Home Missionary Society
University of Pennsylvania bars cosmetics from freshman class
The Sophomore council bans Whiladelphia De Rouge face powder and lipefiex from the freshman class of the new college of Liberal Arts as part of traditional hazing rituals.
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New College of Liberal Arts
University of Pennsylvania
Yale Books on display at Catholic Congress sessions
Yale University collection of books and manuscripts tied to the Oxford Movement will be shown in Philadelphia during the Catholic Congress sessions from October 22. The display highlights prominent religious works and historic texts associated with Yale scholars.
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Philadelphia
Yale University
Catholic Congress of the
Episcopal Church
Pheasant hunting expanded to 34 Iowa counties in 1933
Des Moines reports the Iowa Fish and Game Commission adds ten counties to pheasant open season, bringing total to 34. The season runs noon to 5 p m on selected dates from November 10 to 28, with six open days in five counties and four days in 19 counties. New counties include Mitchell Floyd Bremer Chickasaw Black Hawk Grundy Butler Franklin Buena Vista Plymouth Ida. Hamilton and Webster dropped.
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Des Moines
Iowa Fish and Game Mission
Mitchell Floyd
Bremer
Chickasaw
Black Hawk
Grundy
Butler
Franklin
Buena Vista
Plymouth
Ida
Hamilton and
Webster
Lyon
Osceola
Dickinson Emmet
Winnebago
Sioux
O'Brien
Clay Palo Alto
Kossuth
Hanenet Counties
Worth Mitchell
Cerro Gordo
Floyd Bremer
Futter Ranklin
Wright
Humboldt
Pocatentas
Cheroke
Bathing Pools Licenses Pending in Pennsylvania
During the past summer 823 public bathing pools were licensed in Pennsylvania. Applications for 45 licenses still are pending in Harrisburg.
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Harrisbuig
Pennsylvania
Maine cancer toll high in proportion to population
In Portland Maine the UPI report notes that in year last year more Mainers died of cancer relative to population than in any other state, highlighting a severe toll and regional health concerns.
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Maine
Portland
UPI
Open Convention of Eastern Star Opens Des Moines Session
More than 1,000 members from Iowa gather for the fifty-sixth annual Eastern Star convention at Shrine temple Des Moines with election and installation of state officers and retirement of Mrs Anna Blaylock. Long memorial service honors past matrons and patrons as Leo Percival and others take part.
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Des Moines
Order of the Eastern Star of Iowa
Shrine Temple
Anna Blaylock
Grand Junction
Teo
Percival
Winterset
Prenk Howard
Clinton
John Burianek
Cedar Rapids
Maria Jackson
Cornell Bluffs
Order
Iowa
Anna Israel
Chariton
Offi Corse
Thorn St. Burrell
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Fern Noble
Auburn
Worthy Brand
Leo Percival
Quit Mail Route After 10 Years in Ottawa
OTTAWA Kan. after more than twenty years of delivering mail to rural sections Robert Nutt will retire. He has traveled by foot horse and buggy and automobile during his long service contribuir.
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Ottawa
Kan
Robert Nutt
Fisherman Quips on Changing Sport Forever
Judge Tunkins recalls a bygone era when fishing was recreation, but laments today’s shift toward gambling and profit making the pastime less enjoyable. He notes the drift away from simple enjoyment to risk and wagering.
Showdown Promised If Prices Drop by Hog and Corn Pact
Washington reports the farm strike action escalates as Secretary Wallace warns meat packers of a showdown if they threaten the corn and hog reduction program. The AAA expands crop loan programs to stabilize corn prices with 4 percent interest, targeting 19 4 production cuts and restricting loans to Iowa Illinois Minnesota and Kansas under warehouse laws.
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Washington
LG UP
Wallace
Washington, D .C
U.P
Agriculture Adjustment Administration
Chicago
Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Kansas
AAA
Midwest farmers clash with pickets over farm strike convoy
Eight hundred southwestern Iowa farmers led by a sheriff escorted fifty livestock trucks to market near Plattsmouth while officials discuss relief. Sheriff De Moss warned pickets against interfering with shipments. Holiday leaders including Milo Reno back Governor Herring’s call for a Des Moines conference in October. Strike remains active in Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin with reduced picket activity.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Missouri River
Plattsmouth
de Moss
Glenwood
Milo Reno
Herring
Oet
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Archaeologist to Survey Southwest for Ancient Indian Ruins
Arthur Woodward, curator of history at a Los Angeles museum, plans an extensive aerial survey across the Southwest to locate ancient Indian ruins. The project aims to identify discernible ground traces and map potential archaeological sites.
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Tucson
Aria
Arthur Woodward
Los Angeles Museum
Junior College paddling sparks mixed views in Phoenix
In Phoenix Arizona juniors at Phoenix Junior College reportedly use pad dies to discipline freshman women this year with factions praising the practice for effectiveness while others condemn it as harmful and inappropriate.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Phoenix Junior College
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Goodlander
Fuhr
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Demon
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Peice
Inset
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Gores
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Hopewell
N. J
Indbergh
Home Missionary
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Yale
United German Societies of America
New York
America
Heinz Spanknoebel
Hans Holterbusch
Commission
Wat Bathing Pools Licensed
Mason
Des
Moines
Jud ‘Tunkins
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