Iowa corn near normal as state reports yield drops
Iowa farmers face a 26 percent drop in total grain production from 1983. Corn condition on September 1 stands at 78 percent, with a projected yield near 37.5 bushels per acre. Oats and flaxseed show record lows, while late potatoes improve and fruit crops vary by variety. Mrs. Carl Hancher and Mildred Blake visited Davenport, meeting Mr. Haneker returning from Philadelphia.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Towa
Carl Hancher
Mildred
Hancher
Ro Ro Blake
Davenport
Mr. Haneker
Philadelphia
Demons and Cardinals Scrimmage Ahead of Osceola Game
High school coach Guy Carlton and junior college mentor George Freshwaters merged squads for a first scrimmage of the year. Both sides showed strong defense and potential offenses as players like Lester Jones, Walter Jungbluth, Leeper, Bill Jones Libe, Eicher, and Waggoner fought for roles ahead of Friday’s Oska loo game.
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Guy Carlton
George Freshwaters
Cardinals
Demons
Lester Jones
Walter Jungbluth
Leeper
Bill Jones Libe
Eicher
Carlton
Hotle
Nowell
Durst
Waggoner
Oskaloosa
Freshwaters
Business Men to Play in Benefit at Junkin Field
Washington businessmen form two teams the Cubs and the White Sox for a charity game at Junkin field to aid the emergency kitchen fund. Managers Glenn Mace and Leslie Eichler lead rival squads composed of local owners managers or employees. A second match between the American Pearls and Troop follows, with a municipal band concert from seven to 7 30. Proceeds and admission are a dime.
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Washington
Junkin Field
Glenn Mace
Leslie Eicher
Cubs
White Sox
Chicago
Washington Municipal Band
Brookhart Joins National Intolerance Campaign Group
Former United States Senator Smith W. Brookhart of Washington Iowa accepted membership in a 300 member laymen council across 44 states. The National Advisory Council, formed by a Jewish and Christian conference, aims to promote an education drive against intolerance and foster better relations among Jews Catholics and Protestants.
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New York
United States
Smith W. Brookhart
Washington
Iowa
National Advisory Council
Nation Conference of Jews and Christians
Freshman Squad Train Under Henry Little at Practice Field
Henry Little directed a lively practice with his freshmen and high school reserves. The field buzzed with drills and constant motion as the workouts continued.
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Henry Little
Every Town to Have Its Own Board
The National Recovery Administration launches a drive for full compliance with the blue eagle re employment pledge. Hugh S Johnson announces town and city boards to investigate non compliance, educate, and conciliate, with representatives from employers employees and consumers.
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Washington
Dpd
National Recovery Administration
Hugh 8. Johnson
NRA
Pasadena visitor and Nebraska trip dominate local notes
Dr Lorena Breed from Pasadena arrived for a extended visit with her sister Mrs W T Marr and relatives. Richard Marr and uncle John Potter went to Chicago for the Century of Progres exposition. Ronald Havant family returned to Lincoln Nebraska after visiting RB Sands home. C R Stearns remains ill. Frank Chihak, after an Iowa City operation, shows slight improvement though pneumonia developed post surgery.
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Ainsworth
Lorena Breed
Pasadena
Calif
W. T. Marr
Richard Marr
John Potter
Chicago
Ronald Havant
Lincoln
Nebraska
RB. Sands
C. R. Stearns
Frank Chihak
Iowa City
Washington Man New Moderator Keokuk Presbytery elects Rev W M Matthews
Rev W M Matthews a retired Washington minister was chosen moderator of the Keokuk presbytery of the United Presbyterian church. The gathering occurred at Rev Carl Megdelsen’s fruit farm in Montrose with local delegates D C Fulton D N Anwyl William Masson and Charles Owen present. Rev S F Sharpe Ainworth became vice moderator and Rev C Ramedal Columbus City named clerk. Ramsdale also serves as secretary of the young people's work.
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W. M. Matthews
Washington
Keokuk
United Presbyterian Church
Carl Megdelsen
Montrose
D. C. Fulton
Washington United Presbyterian Church
D. N Anwyl
William Masson
Charles Owen
S. F. Sharpe
Ainworth
C. §. Ramedal
Columbus City
Ramsdale
Young People's Work
Young People's
ILL Posies on Headlines and World Powers
An amused commentator from Santa Monica mocks sensational headlines about Cuba, mis sissippi battleships, and British interests. He argues big nations dominate news while small nations lack a say, comparing global affairs to a crowded port regatta.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Cuba
Mississippi
United States of America
King George
New Pafark Harbor
America
Employment Office Lists 87 Job Applicants
The re employment office in the courthouse basement reports 87 men applied for work today with cards detailing qualifications and experience. Workers include an electrician, welder, baker, concrete and construction crews, drivers, mechanics, carpenters, clerks, and high school graduates. The aim is to place men on public works or with private employers, with many ready to take any available job.
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Court House
Public Works
Griffith
Auto Accessories Store Opens Soon
Fd Conner formerly with the J C Penney store in Washington plans to open an auto accessories shop in the Motta building just south of the Journal office within about two weeks. The Gamble Store agency will offer tires radios and related lines. Workmen began preparations including shelving changes and a general overhaul of the store room.
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Fd Conner
J. (. Penney
Washington
Motta
Journal Office
Conner
Gamble Store
Dave Fulton Drives Owen Brothers to Monmouth Tomorrow
Dave Fulton will drive John and Charles Owen to Monmouth tomorrow. Harvey Coulter went over yesterday.
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Dave Fulton
John
Charles Owen
Monmouth
Harvey Coulter
Hearings Set on Liquor Control Plans September 20
Des Moines reports Governor Herring appoints Tinley as state chairman of the town liquor control legislative committee. The panel will hold public hearings starting September 20 with 30 minutes set for oral testimony and briefs allowed for each group. Nine members to report on various international control plans.
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Des Moines
U.P
Matt A. Tinley
Council Bluffs
Liquor Control Legislative Committee
Clyde L. Herring
W. H. Mfilhaem
Chos
Tinley
Ontario
Stoddard Lane
Quebec
Co.r. Latham
Iowa State Teachers College
Commission
Uquor Control
Testimony Begins in Robinson vs Winga Trial
Otis Robinson sues John Winga for 10000 damages over injuries from a March 1936 fall in a Winga restaurant cellar. Judge J G Patterson presides Oska loosa with a jury impaneled. Anna Haney testified for the plaintiff as Ralph Munro leads the case for Robinson.
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Otis Robinson
John Winga
J. G. Patterson
Oskaloosa
Robinson
Winga
Anna Haney
Ralph Munro
Fairfield
George F. Morrison
Dunham Morrison
Eva Davison
Byron C. Brinton
T. V. Knorr
G. A. Stannard
W. M. Suffel
H. L. Walker
Vera Moss
Mary Lord
Edith Wade
Celeste Maas
Ray Walton
Charlies Schiebel
Mrs Mabel Monroe Leaves County Hospital for Home
In Washington county a short time ago Miss Mabel Monroe left the hospital for home. While others seek permanent full time work, jobs are scarce. Mr. Griffith is keeping a list of residents willing to take odd jobs and asks anyone seeking work to contact him. He also wants a list of locals who can provide fixed employment for certain tasks.
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Mabel Monroe
Washington County Hospital
Griffith
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