Home Furnishings Course Draws Big Fall Attendance
Training schools last week in Wellman Riverside Brighton and Washington organized by the Washington county farm bureau women’s division led by Miss Allie Mae Smith from Iowa State college offered a first series on Basket Weaving. A second series on Trays runs Sept 30 to Oct 4 with more reed craft instruction and follow up for those absent from the first. Future lessons cover household accessories lamp shades pillows and cushions with a county achievement day planned for spring to send the best work to the state fair. This is the third year of the program and attendance remains strong.
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Wellman
Riverside
Brighton
Washington
Washington County Farm Bureau
Allie Mae Smith
Iowa State College
Ames
Washington County
Columbus Junction Church Assignments and Local Notes
Rev. J W Zerbe moves to Iconium circuit while Rev W A Lamp and Rev Wayne Emery take Columbus Junction and Columbus City churches. Miss Dorothy Van Meter begins nurses training in Davenport. Local visits, bake sale, water main extension, and marriages noted among area churches and residents.
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Columbus Junction
J. W. Zerbe
Methodist
Iconium
Wayne Emery
Columbus City
Dorothy van Meter
St. Luke's Hospital
Davenport
G. W. Clow
Allerton
T. E. Johnston
William Jassman
W. M. BR
Presbyterian Church
James Kerr
Mary Dill
Martha
Grace Butler
Cedar Rapids
Bessie Moore
Walter Cornie
Mel Mckihinny
United Brethren Church of
Benteco
Noble Grand Circle
Edgar
Russel Partington
Lowa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Philathea
Presbyterian Sunday School
J .T. Kinmonth
Elizabeth Shaum
Sutton
N. D
Priscilla Club
Ralph Marshall
Fear of Death Shortens Lifespan Say French Scientist
A French scientist notes that fear of death reduces the average life expectancy. The finding suggests psychological factors can influence mortality and may affect public health approaches.
Huckins Wins Defamation Case Connection With Government Clash
Elmer Huckins, an Iowa financier, won a court clash as prosecutors seek to return charges related to an alleged defrauding scheme. After witnesses testified, a U.S. commissioner dismissed the case, releasing Huckins on a $25,000 bond.
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Huckins
E. J. Koezler
Federal
Grand Jury
Hancock
Wis
Parade Meeting Tonight at City Hall
Chairman Russell Jennings and his committee announce a special called meeting for all parade participants. Decorators from a Rock Island firm will discuss decorations and float building at City Hall tonight at 8 o'clock.
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Russell Jennings
City Hall
Rock Island
Official Statement on Plane Crash on Mountain
The Trans Continental air transport tri motor passenger plane from San Francisco crashed head on into a mountain at full speed. All occupants were killed and gasoline exploded burning the ship and its contents. Pilot Stowe did not fly against conditions or judgment. The company may never know full causes but will release facts if available.
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ST. Louis
U.P
San Francisco
Stowe
Birds Rarely Sighted by Airmen At High Altitude
The note states birds are seldom seen by pilots flying at 3000 feet or higher, suggesting rarity of avian encounters for high altitude flights.
Man Paralyzed During Double Showing In York Theater
In York Iowa John W. Brant sat through two performances in darkness before bystanders noticed he had become paralyzed. He collapsed unconscious at the end of the second show and was carried home for treatment.
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York
John W. Brant
G O P Chairman Plans Year Round Party Organization
Washington reports that Claudius H Huston to reorganize the Republican National Committee for continuous operation. Huston aims to match Democratic year round activity by placing party staff and headquarters on a permanent, business like basis.
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Washington
U.P
Claudius H. Huston
Tennessee
Republican National Party
Huston
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
Jouett Shouse
Shouse
Senate Committee
Union District notes and family visits in Sept
Union District No. 1 reports Sept 9 updates as Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bear attend the Oskaloosa fair. Marjorie Benson ill with nurse care. Families Chaubal Kurtz and Ritz return from Missouri. Visits to Benson and Kurtz homes. Miss Mildred Benson visits Washington. Mrs. Bear returns from Illinois. Prairie Flower mission circle reschedules for Wednesday afternoon. Ray Bell and son visit Benson home. Earnhardt family visits Benson home.
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Charley Chaubal
Hugo Strove
John Kurtz
C. B. Hamilton
Charles
N. J. Benson
Mildred Benson
Cy Bush
Washington
C. EF. Bear
Illinois
Prairie Flower Mission Circle
Ray Bell
Families Move Into Vacant Robinson Farm Home After Fire
The Stannard family relocates to the Robinson farm house while a new dwelling is built to replace the recently destroyed one. R. H. McCracken's jaw injury from August is treated in Iowa City with a favorable recovery noted by the surgeon.
World's youngest forger captured in Pueblo at seven years old
Police report a seven year old in Pueblo Colorado signed the name John Yatsko on a $60 check and attempted to cash it. The incident marks the capture of the so called youngest forged check artist, enhancing fears of early criminal activity.
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Pueblo
Colo
John Yatsko
County Institute Will Close Today
The county teachers institute ends this afternoon after Dr H E Bradford of Lincoln Nebr spoke on Twenty five Minutes in Music Land. Miss Elfriedo Cartano accompanied the musical portion.
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County Teachers Institute
H. E. Bradford
Lincoln
Nebr
Bradford
Music Land
Elfriedo Cartano
J. B. Coons
Mt. Pleasant
W. W. Bowers
Richard McCleery
L. W. Soule
Lou A. Shepherd
Doris von Kaenel
Ida Huglin
Edith Countryman
Institute
Washington High School
Milburn McKay
Johnson estate case underway in district court
Trial of Hattie Grecian’s claim for 180 dollars against the Charles A. Johnson estate began in district court with a 3 26 p m jury assembly. The jury includes Crone Hardy Bush Johnson Wilson Kelley Fleming Davis Bratten Lemley Koch Winja. Evidence continues at noon with anticipated daylong proceedings.
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Hattie Grecian
Charles A. Johnson
H. M. Crone
D. S. Hardy
Viola Bush
King Johnson
Harold Wilson
J. M. Kelley
Audley Fleming
BF. G. Davis
Elsie Bratten
J. C. Lemley
E. G Koch
John Winja
Co. C. Wilson
Grecian
Eri
G. Blieher
Oscar Jugenheimer
Johnson
Frank Bechly
A. D. Sanders
Harold Tadlock
Legion Picnic Considered at City Hall If Sunset Park Weather Fails
The committee announced a basket dinner picnic for Legion members, their families, and Legion Auxiliary members. If weather is cool at Sunset Park the event may move to City Hall. location to be decided tomorrow. Attendees are asked to bring precine dinner baskets with glasses, silverware and plates.
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The
Legion
Legion Auxiliary
City Hall
Sunset Park
France Reaps Over 200 Million From Tourism Each Year
The tourist sector generates more than 200 million dollars annually for France. Tourism supports jobs, services, and regional economies across the country, highlighting the sector's importance to national income and growth.
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France
Cornstalk Gas Could Heat Light Power and More
Illinois chemists A M Buswell and C S Boruff at the 78th American Chemical Society meeting described a cornstalk gas fuel produced by fermenting cellulose bacteria from farm waste. A circle of corn land eight miles across could supply a city of 89 000, with methane and dry ice for refrigeration. The process would also digest stalks leaving a fibrous fraction usable in paper.
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Minneapolis
U.P
A. M. Buswell
C. S. Boruff
American Chemical Society
Buswell
Boruff
Vare Contest Push in Senate Tariff Battle
Senate Republicans plan to rule on the William S. Vare seat dispute to avoid delaying the tariff bill. If Vare is denied, Pennsylvania Governor Fisher may appoint a Republican to replace him, securing a vote for the tariff amid bloc opposition. Senator Reed expects a quick disposal of the case.
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Washington
Senate
Farm
Vare
William S. Vare
Pennsylvania
John S. Fisher
David A. Reed
Whiting School Turmoil Resolved as Ashton Reinstated
After a week of turmoil Whiting’s school opened under Superintendent W P Ashton after Judge C C Hamilton ordered the board to retain Ashton and dismiss L L Fowler. The board had claimed Ashton was incompetent and had hired Fowler in Everly.
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Whiting
U.P
W. P. Ashton
Ashton
L. L. Fowler
Everly
C. C. Hamilton
Onawa
Fowler
Throne of Tur ey Sultan Worth Over Fifteen Million
A massive beaten gold throne studded with diamonds rubies and emeralds set in mosaic is appraised at more than 15000009 dollars. The listing highlights luxury and royal craftsmanship.
Corn and Wheat Production Estimates for 1929
The Agriculture Department estimated 1929 corn output at 2.456 billion bushels with a 67.9 percent of normal condition on Sept 1. Wheat production was tallied at 785.7 million bushels as oats reached 1.205 billion. Last year’s corn output was 2.836 billion and corn condition on Sept 1 stood at 78.4 percent. spring wheat 82.1 percent and oats 84.4 percent.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Stop signs loom at square intersections on state roads
State highway commission places large yellow stop signs at corners where primary roads meet the arterial highways. Despite warnings, many drivers ignore them as watch records show only about one third stopping. Sign placement expands across intersections, with signs on all four corners to enforce compliance.
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State Highway Commission
Mrs J Jeffreys ill and visits noted in Xenia column
Xenia reports Mrs John Jeffreys spent several days in Cedar Rapids with daughter Aileen who was ill. Mrs J E Cook visited relatives near Riverside. A. P Jeffrey ill after return from U S hospital. Glenn Sands and family host and visit. Ora Henderson helps at Jeffrey home. Willy Moore and Vane Wallace visit the Jeffrey home.
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Xenia
John Jeffrey
Cedar Rapids
Aileen
J. E. Cook
Riverside
Frank Carson
Washington
A. P Jeffrey
U. S Hospital
Rudy Wagenknecht
Henry Wagenknecht
Glenn Sands
Ora Henderson
A. P. Jeffrey
Will Moore
Vane Wallace
Haskins
ER. P
Two Men Fined in Taunton Drunken Driving Case
In Taunton Mass a judge fined Edward Collings and William Gorman $100 each for drunken driving after court could not determine which man was operating the automobile at the time.
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Taunton
Mass
Edward Collings
William Gorman
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Rotarians
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Frank R. Sage
A. W. Clow
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Frank L. Wilson
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Mary Hunter
Knight
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