Congressional Conventions Raise Iowa Nomination Debate
In the seventh district both major parties fell short of 35 percent in the primary allowing conventions for the general election. Shenandoah radio figure James Pearson is a central spoiler in Republican speculation. The piece contrasts convention nominating with runoff style and argues for direct expression by voters while noting seeds, corn, and a naturalization fee decision.
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James Pearson
Shenandoah Radio
Pearson
Shenandoah
Iowa
Knowing Your Candidates and Primary Reforms
An Iowa reader argues the primary system works for local and top state offices but fails for mid range nominations. Voters cannot evaluate many candidates, and familiar names influence choice. party conventions could improve quality if delegates vote for best qualified candidates.
Ma duff's Market Owner Hosts Dinner and Bridge Night
Henry Maduff, owner of Ma duff's Food Market, returned Monday from a two week trip to St Louis Missouri. Last Thursday at 7:00 o'clock the 2 1 2 1 2 dinner and bridge club met at Mr and Mrs Fred G Boren's home for a covered dish dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Eric Osen. The group played bridge with high scores earned by Mrs Raymond Lantz and Arthur R Robinson.
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Henry Maduff
Maduff
St. Louis
Fred G. Boren
Eric Osen
Raymond Lantz
Arthur R. Robinson
Gail Wiese Returns Home After Iowa State Graduation
Gail Wiese recently graduated from the State University of Iowa City pharmacy college and spends a week in Anita with his mother Hattie Wiese and relativesbefore heading to Sioux City for work in a drug store. Geneseo native James Wheeler visited Anita during the weekend before returning home. Helping Hand club met at Mrs Frank Kopp's home with guests including Mrs Charles Liston and daughter Marietta, Mrs Wayne Liston recently married, and Mrs Capp of Adel. Wayne Liston received a quilt from the club as ladies quilted and hemmed tea towels. Next meeting planned at Mrs Clyde Pollocks home.
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Gail Wiese
Pharmacy College
The
State University
Iowa City
Anita
Hattie Wiese
Gail
Sioux City
James Wheeler
Geneseo
N. Y
Frank Kopp
Charles Liston
Marietta
Wayne Liston
Capp
Adel
Clyde Pollock
Annual Certificate for Publiction for American Union Insurance
Maurice V. Pew Commissioner of Insurance certifies that American Union Insurance Company of New York is authorized to transact Fire Wind storm Automobile Fire Property Damage Collision Marine Insurance in Iowa until April 1, 1939. The December 31, 1937 sworn statement shows assets 3,267,152.82 liabilities 485,390.20 capital paid up 1,000,000.00 surplus over liabilities 1,781,762.62 and surplus as regards policyholders 2,781,762.62.
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Insurance Department of Iowa
Code of Iowa
Maurice V. Pew
Iowa
Des Moines
Commissioner of Insurance
Oak floor renovation at Briardale Grocery week
Harry A. Gill attended from Anita at the Iowa Masonic grand lodge meeting in Waterloo last week. The Home Owners Loan Corporation, owners of the East Main Street residence once occupied by George Parker and family, are remodeling the property at an estimated cost of about 600 dollars.
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Harry A. Gill
Anita
Iowa
Home Owners Loan Corporation
George Parker
Local residents relocate to new homes and visit kin
Roy Scholl, a noted resident living southeast of town, joins a modern residence on his farm. Mrs. Anna Sankey and the Gladys and Norma Ramos return to their LaVerne home after a week with grandson Bert. The item records family moves and a family visit.
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Roy Scholl
Jo Ing
Anna Sankey
Gladys
Norma Ramos
LaVerne
Town
Bert
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Crawford’s
Clover Farm
Anita Tribune
Tribune Publishing Co
F. Budd
United States
Guess
Gosh
Congress
Hickenlooper
Thompson
Corning
Bedford
Insurance Department of
American Union Insurance Company of New York
New York
State of
Weil
California
Sunkist
California Sunkist
Briardale
Herbert Bartley
Eyeres Omedy
Mobil
O. W. Shaffer
S. Anita
O. W. Shaffer & Son
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