Graf Zeppelin Nears Pernambuco End of South Atlantic Flight
The Graf Zeppelin, flying from Friedrichshafen, skirts eastern Brazil and is expected to moor in Recife Pernambuco this afternoon after a non stop 5000 mile crossing. Commander Hugo Eckener reports westward routing to avoid storms. In New York DO NX, a German flying boat, completed a 90 minute flight over the area with 59 guests aboard.
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Fernado DE
Friedrichshafen
Brazian
Pernambuco
Recife
Hugo Eckener
New York
Collore Point
L. F
Two Hurt In Truck Crash Near Brighton
At a corner about a mile west of era on Highway 1 the Peterson Produce truck driven by Marie of Washington overturned in loose gravel. Marie and Kenneth Klecha suffered cuts requiring stitches. both were treated and one was cared for by C. L. Peterson before the truck was towed to Washington. Marie resumed work the following day.
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Brighton
Leo Marie
Washington
Kenneth Klecha
Peterson Produce Company
Marie
Era
Highway 1
L. Peterson
Petersons
Blerha
Rubio
Afton youth wins ICWA health prize at state fair
Des Moines reports 11 year old Kenneth Seeley won the 4H club boys health contest at the state fair with 98.4 points. He edged Stewart McSherry 4.3 points by ten tenths and Ivan More placed third with 98.1 points in this health competition.
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Des Moines
Kenneth Seeley
Afton
Iowa
Seeley
Stewart McSherry
Brooklyn
McSheery
Ivan More
Fayette
Dig for Victims in Second Plot in Powers Case
Clarksburg West Virginia deputies begin digging on a second plot near the Powers farm to search for more victims in the famed bluebeard case. Five bodies have already been recovered from the Quiet Dell property as investigators press for new clues amid a widening inquiry.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Harry F. Powers
W. B. Grimm
Grimm
Quiet Dell
Bluebeard
Dorothy A. Pressler Lemke
Worcester
Powers
Romeo
West Va
Chief Johnson
Park Ridge
Ill
Johnson
Virginia D. Bell
Hagerstown
Dorothy Pressler Lemke
Northboro
Mass
Asta Richer
Sou
Washington High sees lower first year class than last year
The current freshman class at Washington High School totals 108 students, down from 130 a year ago. Officials expect enrollment to approach normal by opening week as country district entrants finalize registrations. Senior enrollment stands at 78, with three transfer students, while juniors and sophomores are registering to reach about 134 and complete late registrations later in the week.
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Washington High School
Milk Dump by Mob Ties to Dairy Price War
A dairy price protest by St Louis area producers and Pevely Dairy led a mob of about 500 to dump 4,000 gallons of milk on a highway near St Jacobs. Milk was en route to Pevely in large tanks when protesters halted transport after a meeting condemning the low pricing.
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ST. Lou
Pevely Dairy Company
St. Jacobs
Pevely
Pevely Company
Pilots Move for Safety at National Air Races
An army pilot from Selfridge Field Michigan swam to shore after a parachute escape from a disabled plane near Bay Village Ohio. The event occurred as contestants gathered for the national sweepstakes derby with emphasis on safety over speed and plans for the next transcontinental derby.
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Cleveland
Selfridge Field
Mich
Lake Erie
Lieut
Thayer Olds
Bay Village
Derby
Weather Dampens Attendance at State Fair
Des Moines reports show 36 998 attendees versus 48 671 last year as rain and poor business weighed on crowds. First judging highlighted Iowa entries with Collynne Clipper Star winning Shorthorn-bull championship and Elliott Brown's Angus bull taking best in breed. C H Bears relocate, Wells plans Milwaukee engineering studies.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Elliott Brown
Rose Hill
Robert H Hazlett
Fldorado
Kan
Mrs T A Jones Visits Brother In Pomona Mo
Mrs T A Jones is visiting her brother Harlan Snyder in Pomona Missouri for two weeks.
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Mrs. T. A. Jones
Harlan Snyder
Pomona, Mo
Heavy rains bring year’s heaviest storm across Des Moines area
Des Moines reports up to two inches of rain statewide with Albia noting 4.285 inches in the heaviest shower of the season. Cooler temperatures anticipated after the widespread downpour as farmers welcomed rain for plowing. Max 93, min 47, with many towns recording over two inches.
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Des Moines
Albia
Pacific
Mercury
Inwood
Fort Dodge
Atlantic
Clarinda
Omaha
Waterloo
Burlington
Keokuk
Oskaloosa
Man killed in vehicle collision on viaduct
Myron Sorenson aged 42, a salesman, was killed yesterday while standing on the running board of a car carrying picnickers. The driver H Thompson swerved to avoid a crash, crushing Sorenson against the viaduct wall.
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Sioux City
Myron Sorenson
H. Thompson
Sorenson
Football prep heats up with 38 outfits issued
Coach Jim Shultz reports 38 football outfits issued to about 40 boys with a target squad of 50 to 60 as classes begin. A strenuous three week drill starts before the opener at Oskaloosa on September 18 and a return game with Ottumwa on September 25 to dedicate the new Washington field. The slate includes Little Six foes plus Ottumwa Muscatine Burlington Fairfield Mt Pleasant with home games set against Burlington Ottumwa Muscatine and likely Mt Pleasant.
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Jim Shultz
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Washington Illuminated
Hanes
Muscatine
Burlington
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Southeastern Iowa
Mt Pleasant
New Low Stage Recorded on Missouri River at Omaha
The Missouri River at Omaha averaged 6.8 feet in August, a new all time low surpassing the previous record of 6.1 feet set in 1975. Recent rains have raised the level to 6.7 feet as of today.
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Omaha
Missouri
Arrest Alleged Kidnappers Nab Three in Manhattan
Last minute briefs report three men arrested in Manhattan as part of a gang linked to the Rosenthal kidnapping. Four other alleged members had already been taken into custody, with the search for remaining suspects ongoing. A second item notes a strong quake felt in Lima with no casualties. The third item states Captain Wolfgang von Gronau left Long Lake, Ontario for Chicago by air.
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New York
U.P
Charles M. Rosenthal
Lawrence, L. L
Manhattan
Gronal
Chicago
Wolfgang von Gronau
Long Lake
Ont
Canadian National Railways
Hurley Arrives in Manila for Official Tour of Investigation
Secretary of War Patrick J. Hurley arrived in Manila for an official tour of investigation. Government officials and thousands of natives welcomed him as harbor crafts and army airplanes escorted the liner President Cleveland entering the harbor.
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Manila
P. 1
U.R
Patrick J. Hurley
President Cleveland
Hurley
Owen D. Young Named Head of Unemployment Relief Fund Committee
Walter S. Gifford announces Owen D. Young as chairman of a committee to coordinate collection of funds for winter relief for the unemployed under the president's unemployment relief organization. The appointment was disclosed in Washington.
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Washington
U.R
Owen D. Young
Walter S. Gifford
Post and Gatty Family Headed to Cleveland Air Races
Santa Monica notes the Post and Gatty family spending Sunday with locals. Gatty believes their pilot and engines can take them anywhere, signaling departure for Cleveland air races. Post won last year's event. Jimmy Doolittle arrives with a fast new plane predicted to win.
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Santa Monica
Post and Gatty
Gatty
Cleveland
Post
Jimmy Doolittle
Y M C A Plans Pool Meet for New Swim Team
Edwin Griffith of the Y M C A announces open meetings to form a city swimming team. A Friday 7 pm pool gathering aims to organize a squad, with invitations sent to Newton and Cedar Rapids for dual meets and potential matches with other towns.
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Edwin Griffith
Newton
Cedar Rapids
Public wedding at Junction Fair in Columbus Junction
A public wedding of a well known local couple will be part of the Louisa County Fair at Columbus Junction from September 9 to 11. Local firms provide numerous gifts including cash from the fair, waves for the bride, appliances, groceries, and various goods to be displayed at area stores. Also noted are shorts items about chiropractic student J. Koch, and Mrs. Dettweiler leaving the hospital after an operation.
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Columbus Junction
State Bank
Louisa County National Bank
Milady
Weber and
Huston
Smithcraft
Smit Press
Recker
J. C. Richie
J. E. Bell
Albert Breneman
W. R. Mulhern
Zion Products Company
Tannery Studio
William Williams
L. W Fisher
American
Eclipse Lumber Company
Washington fall festival grows to record event
Plans for the Washington fall festival call for a September 15 kickoff lasting three days. A premium farm products list near 1240 dollars marks the largest in the festival’s history. Committee chairs meet at city hall for a progress check and final arrangements.
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Washington
Carl W. Klein
Klein
Wisie Long
Court Opens Quietly as Grinnell Judge Arrives
Judge Dan W. Hamilton opened the September term of the district court in Washington but found little business on the opening day. He and the attorneys conferred on the term's workload and will schedule cases for trial later in the session.
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Dan W. Hamilton
Grinnell
Washington
District Court
Local Musicians Prepare for Muscatine Band Contest
The Washington band with Capt. W. J. Stannard will compete in Muscatine on Friday at 7 2 p. m. They will perform A Day In Bombay as the required piece and the overture Orpheus as the elective. Army band concerts are scheduled for 3:00 p. m. and 8:00 p. m., with other town bands expected to participate.
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Washington
Muscatine
United States Army Band
W. J. Stannard
Bombay
Isenberg
Orpheus
U. S. Army
Army
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Icwa Health Prize
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Washington, D. C
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Edith D. Simpson
Detroit
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Olean
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Philadelphia
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Ainsworth
Florence Barnes
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Rome
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East Washington Street
William Wells, Jr
Milwaukee
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George S. Price
Naval Board
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Missouri River
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Junction Fair
Ty Koch
Davenport
Palmer School of Chiropractic
John Koch
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Hubert Dettweiler
Washington County Hospital
Washington Band
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