Forty Nine Murders Reported in Iowa in Ten Months
Des Moines December 16 1925 the state health commissioner Don M Griswold released a summary of violent deaths showing forty nine murders in Iowa during the first ten months of 1925. The report notes automobile deaths total 209 and rail accidents 119 with other causes including falls and burns contributing to a higher toll than in 1924. The summary lists specific counts for methods of death and contrasts 1924 to 1925 across categories such as homicide by firearms poisoning and accidental deaths.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Don M. Griswold
Griswold to Acquire New Fire Fighting Apparatus
Griswold Iowa will receive a chemical fire apparatus mounted on an International truck chassis. It includes two chemical tanks 250 feet of hose ladders and axes plus room for 1000 feet of large hose. Delivered by February 1 from LaFrance company after council approval.
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Griswold
LaFrance Company
Senatorial Opening Noted In Washington Visit
Reverend J W Ferner reports observing Congress convening the U S Senate with Vice President Dawes presiding Three new Senators sworn in and the chamber crowded with audiences including fifteen colored attendees and one Indian The day is clear after a week of rain and spirits are high in the gallery and corridors
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Mr. Buda
Congress
U. S. Senate
Dawes
Senate
Obedience Lodge Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
At the last regular communication of Obedience Lodge No 980 A F and A M officers for the ensuing year were elected. Worshipful Master Art Armentrout Senior Warden Van Underwood Junior Warden Dean Armstrong Treasurer H O Stone Secretary M Millbollin Trustee H C Lewis.
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Obedience Lodge
A. F
Art ‘Armentrout
van Underwood
Dean Armstrong
H. O. Stone
M. Millbollin
H.C. Lewis
Anita Post 210 Elects Legion Officers for Coming Year
At a recent Anita Post No 210 American Legion meeting the officers elected include W T Biggs as Post Commander Paul Smith as Vice Commander Ray Workman as Adjutant Herbert Von Blohn as Sergeant at Arms and G O Smither as Chaplain.
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Anita Post
American Legion
Grant Township Farm Bureau Meeting Planned at Joe Morgan Home
An all day Grant township farm bureau meeting is set for Friday December 18 at the home of Joe Morgan. All ladies are asked to bring well filled baskets. County agent L G Sorden will attend and speak about the American Farm Bureau Federation meeting in Chicago.
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Grant Township Farm Bureau
Joe Morgan
L. G. Sorden
American Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
Ku Klux Klan Meeting Announced at Griswold County Hall
A KKK gathering is scheduled Friday evening December 18 at Griswold county hall. All members must attend for degree work and bring robes, entry by 8:00 p.m. E. and Mrs. Harold Weaver hosted a seven o'clock dinner Thursday night for their first wedding anniversary with cards as entertainment.
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Griswold
Harold\-Weaver
A Merry Christmas Gift and Christmas Trees Offer
A Merry Christmas message invites choosing Briardale delicacies in custom baskets at pleasing prices. The note offers prepared assortments and emphasizes desirable gifts. Christmas trees are available now and can be set up for customers before stocks run out, described as beauties.
Christmas Grocery Suggestions Card
A short list of seasonal groceries and snack items for Christmas meals and treats. Seedless raisins dates figs cranberries mince meat olives preserves celery lettuce grapes apples oranges and sweet potatoes appear alongside holiday sweets and candies.
Surprise wedding at the Reverend's door in Des Moines drive
At about 10:00 p m Sunday Rev B W McEldowney hosted a surprise marriage for a couple who had traveled from Des Moines after obtaining the necessary papers in Atlantic. The groom had secured them earlier, and the ceremony ended before midnight with the couple departing happily. Names are withheld. A separate item notes a night watchman finding four unlocked business doors last Thursday.
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Des Moines
Atlantic
Narrow escape for Griswold gridder in momentary collision
Kenny Gammel, Griswold high school football standout, narrowly escaped serious injury after colliding with a car while leaping to catch a football kicked by a companion near the high school. He was unconscious briefly, then recovered, as Frank Hunt assisted. Also notes a baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Wycoff in Anita, South Dakota, died shortly after birth.
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Griswold
Kenny Gammel
Young Gammel
Frank Hunt
Joyce Lumber Company
C. G. Wycoff
Anita
Pierre
South Dakota
Wycoffs
New Market for 100 Million Bushels of Corn
Des Moines report quotes George Kuhns of Bankers Life advocating corn sugar as a large scale outlet. He notes 25 pounds per bushel yield and by products, argues new legislation is needed to classify corn sugar as pure sugar and stimulate a national educational campaign and a yearly 100 million bushels market.
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Des Moines
George Kuhns
Bankers Life Company
Country Folks Enjoy Dance at K P Hall
Mr and Mrs C V Wilson Mr and Mrs Curtis Moore and Mr and Mrs Ray Keith hosted a large gathering of neighbors and friends for a dance at K P hall. The crowd danced to every style from waltz to Charleston then enjoyed a cafeteria lunch around midnight before more dancing. A folk dance by the Moores daughters added to the evening's enjoyment.
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C. V Wilson
Curtis. Moore
Ray Keith
K. P. Hall
Curtis Moore
Land Bank Records Show Strong Performance in Region
The federal land bank operating in Omaha reports eight years of loans to 8 075 Iowa farms with only two foreclosures two due to abstract errors and one for nonpayment. Lincoln resident Mrs Bertha Steinmetz renews Tribune subscription and local social notes mention a W P G club dinner hosted by Mrs J H Hill with guests. Homer Kirkham and family return from Town City after his son undergoes toe surgery with a small bone fragment removed and expected quick recovery.
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Federal Farm Land Bank
Omaha
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
Homer Kirkham
Homer
Town City
Hey
Boy Killed as Car Plunges From Grade Near Wiota
A Ford touring car driven by Miss Beulah Angell of Atlantic veered off the Whiteway 7 Highway grade near the Voorhees farm, killing Bernard Jones, two, instantly and seriously injuring Miss Angell. Bernard, born November 19 1919 in Atlantic, was visiting relatives of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Guy Deeming. funeral to be held in Atlantic then Evergreen cemetery.
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Here
Wiota
Beulah Angell
Atlantic
Bernard Jones
Voorhees Farm
Miss Angell
Anita
Guy H. Deeming
Will Bury
William Jones
Cleone
Amelia. Jones
Marseilles
Illinois
Evergreen Cemetery
Anita Checker Artists Defeat Guthrie Center
Anita's checker team defeated Guthrie Center 28 to 29 with a draw as Kelley Schultz led Anita with nine victories. Guthrie Center’s Duffield and McLaughlin posted strong records, while Parker Kennedy and Dallas Galiher contributed for Anita.
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Anita Checker
Guthrie Center
P T A Meeting Delivers Student Health Focus and Talent Program
The P T A held a regular meeting at the high school with a program supervised by Miss Butler and Miss Burrows. Students presented songs and readings from sixth grade, Opal Turner violin solo, and dialogue by Mildred Allanton and Edward Betl, followed by Supt. Garlock stressing pupil health and Rest. County Red Cross nurse Miss Jones outlined health findings and urged parental action. Next meeting set for January 14 at 8:00 p m with Miss Wilson and Miss Swatosh coordinating. Refreshments by sixth grade mothers. attendance noted as light but promising.
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Miss Butler
Mise Burrows
Opal Turner
Opal Bontrager
Virginia
Norman Wagner
Isabelle Biggs
Mildred Allanton
Edward Betl
Supt
Garlock
Miss Jones
County Red Cross
Thurgsday
Wilson
Swatosh
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Owa
Leo V. Rongers
C. H. Keeler
Thomas
Lovine Boller
John ‘Bennett
J. W. Ferner
Washington, D. C
Willow Ave
Takoma ‘Park
Maryland
Officers
Masonic Lodge
American Legion Post
Farm Bureau Meeting
K. K. K. Meeting
the Briardale Grocery
Miller’s Market
Fullerton Lumber, CO
V.c. McCoy
Land Bank
Bertha Steinmetz
Lincoln Township
the Tribune
J. H. Hill
Rose Hill Avenue
W. P. G. Club
P. T. A. Meeting
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