Cass County Board Names Primary Election Boards
Atlantic Cass County Board of Supervisors met May 18 1940 approving May 1 minutes and appointing judges and clerks for the June 3 1940 primary election across multiple townships and wards including Atlantic Bear Grove Benton Brighton Cass Grove Franklin Massena Lincoln Edna and Grant townships with named judges and clerks for each precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Cass County
Laws
Hawley Lynch
Mike Metz
G. EF. Eshelman
F. W. Wiese
W. H. Wehlenhaus
Atlantic
First Ward
Charles F. Jensen
Joe Pogge
John O'Connell
Mary Zuch
F. J. Tuck
Fourth Ward
M. H. Funk
Jesse E. McCrory
Albert Christensen
Irwin Pellett
Fritz Hansen
L. R. Nelson
Kelso Sacmiach
G. M. Chaffee
Lottie Darling
Augusta
C. F. Darrow
Dennis Pearce
Cecil Budd
Merle Robison
Gail Burke
Grant Township
R. A. Wilson
F. H. Osen
Ruby McDermott
A. A. Hayter
Nellie Petersen
Edna Township
Charlies
I. Connor
John Byers
L. J. Jennings
Lloyd Anstey
William Tracy
Grove Township
49th State Boys at Camp Dodge Highlight Iowa Youth Politics
More than six hundred sixty Iowa boys attend Hawkeye Boys State at Camp Dodge Des Moines. They form a mock government elect officials form parties and count ballots while enjoying swimming and sports, with county city and state offices mirroring Iowa. The camp outlines daily meals and activities and includes detailed rosters and governance procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lews
American Legion
Hawkeye
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Boys State
Bill Eklund
Jefferson
Jack Thoren
East Des Moines
Tinley
Calflesh
MacNider County
Gordon Ferguson
Marengo
Eugene Rubenking
Malvern
Bay State
Paradise City
Kelly County
Don Thompson
Vinton
Lampoon
Story City
Charles Pribyl
Belle Pisine
Bob Newander
Remeen
Clarence Versteeg
Orange City
Government of
Iowa
Iowa Daily
Wire Stretcher Accident Injures Avoca Man
Bernard O Neill an employee of the Towa Nebraska Light and Power Co at Avoca was knocked unconscious with head injuries after a wire stretcher being used by a coworker fell from a light pole. The incident happened during a maintenance project at Oakland and he is receiving treatment at home in Avoca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Bernard O'Neill
Towa-Nebraska Light and Power Co
O'Neill
Oakland
Belligerent Owls Killed After Porch Attack in Griswold
Griswold Iowa June 8 Two belligerent owls that had tormented residents were killed by the town marshal after a Griswold woman was bruised on the forehead when one bird pounced on her while she sat on her porch. The birds had disturbed neighbors for several nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold, Ja
Griswold
Griswold set to vote on gas and electric franchise
Griswold voters go to the polls Tuesday to decide a proposal granting a 25 year renewal for the Iowa Nebraska Light and Power company. If approved the utility will install natural gas service for Griswold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold
Iowa-Nebraska Light and Power Company
Marne Briefs: Mayo Clinic trip and local visits
Mr and Mrs Fred Long returned from Rochester Minnesota where Mrs Long underwent observation at the Mayo clinic. Mr and Mrs Ed Keller visited in Omaha Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Alfred Remien attended graduation at the CCCC in Des Moines Friday night. Their daughter Anna Ruth was in the class. One accident may be one too many Drive Carefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marne
Fred Long
Rochester
Minn
Reflections of an Iowan on the West Coast
The piece discusses Bret Harte's California poem and notes San Francisco population growth to 686000 in 1940, new bridges, hotel activity, and a wartime upswing in quicksilver mining. It highlights New Indiaa mine in San Benito county with 200 workers aiming for 5000 flasks in 1940, plus historical context of global mercury production and uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Bret Harte
Bay Area
California
United States
America
San Benito County
Hollister
New Indiaa
Ocean Road Reverie On Mt Tamalpais And Coast Highway
The narrator recalls a weekend drive to Mt Tamalpais and back along Highway 1 above the Pacific, noting shelf-like roads and the enduring ocean. He quotes Longfellow on life's toil and compares the sea to Old Man River, reflecting on human futility and resilience.
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Mt. Tesalpais
Rugged
Sentinel Morth
Golden Gate Bridge
Pacific
Europe
Longfellow
Exira News Briefs Highlights Local Courteous Visit
Judge Charles E. Herrick of Craig Colorado visits Exira with his mother after attending a University of Iowa class reunion. Roy Kent and wife stay with L. F. Kluever. Mable Wallace and Joan Andreasen plan a three week Texas west coast trip. Don Bloxham on vacation in Sioux City and Sheldon. Ronald St John leaves as linotype operator for Spencer. James Frisbie from California joins the local newspaper staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extra
Charles E. Herrick
Craig
Colo
Jessie Herrick
University of Iowa
Roy Kent
Jamestown
S. D
L. F. Kluever
Mable Wallace
Joan Andreasen
Texas
West
Bar Association Calls For Parole System Overhaul
The Iowa Bar Association at Waterloo urged major parole system changes including appointing the board by the supreme court, nine year terms, merit based appointments, a formal parole process, a state director, and moving parole power to a pardon board. New officers include Richard H. Plock as president and Ray Nyemaster as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Laws Bar Association
M. E. Rawlings
Sioux City
Woodbury County
Parole Board
Supreme Court
Iowa
Richard H. Plock
Burlington
Kenneth T. Wilson
Ray Nyemaster
Des Moines
Robert Buckmaster
Spiek er to graduate from Iowa State College
Massena reports mounting family travel as Ira Spieker prepares to graduate from Iowa State College in Ames. Relatives include Elmer and Violet Spieker, LeRoy Mehrmann, LaVerne Helvie, and other local families traveling to attend commencement. Additional notices recount visits and pursuits of local residents including J A South, D D Slocum, Eleanor Collman, and Dale Pace with career updates and relocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Blauvelt
Virginia South
Campbell
Neb
Henry Erickson
D. D. Slocum
Columbia, Mo
Slocum
H. C. Collman
Cedar Falls
Eleanor
Lows State Teachers College
Heart of America Golf Tour and Kansas City Events
June events highlight the 11th Heart of America Golf Tournament at Swope Park from June 12 to 15 with boxing, dancing, and musical showcases at Hotel Continental and Fairyland park. Gene Autry and a Golden West Pageant appear for American Legion day, plus a Sky-Hy Roof luncheon with George Hamilton. Final tennis rounds feature top players on Rockhill courts. Betty B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart of America
Swope Park
Rita of Rhythm
Hotel Continental
Omar
Fairyland Park
Gene Autry
Novak
Dan Dowling
Kansas City
George Hamilton
Rockhill
Betty B
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legal Publication
Proceedings OF County Board
H. M. Butler
Lucy Janss
Peter Stolley
Hattie Darrow
Carl Phares
Loren King
Lucille Anderson
H. C. Gillett
Josphine Arn
Lulu McCaustland
J. B. Jipson
Velace Cunningham
Frank Todhunter
Margaret, Woolsey
Elinor Cook
Merritt Bailey
C. H. Cornell
Carl Comes
Mattie Hutchins
Emma Cameron
Third Ward
Charles Donahoe
Henry Walter
Charles Jensen
John Curry
Roscoe Clark
J. W. Jordan
J. W. Morgan
Clair Aldrich
Werner Blunk
J. B. McDermott
Brighton ‘Township
Orlie Paulsen
Fred Newlin
William Stamp
Austin McFadden
Niles Blake
M. O. Trailer
A. W. Armstrong
E. P. Kuehl
Ben Skow
Charles Pitsenberger
Cass Township
Walter C. Burnside
Alfred Dement
R. C. Howard
Andrew Petersen
Solon A. Karns
Claude Smithers
Chris Jacobsen
Estey Smith
John Hamerick
Roy L. Fancolly
J. F. McCourt
Emert Adams
George Shepperd
Harry Kay
C. W. FE. Dallinger
LeRoy Retallic
Franklin Township
William Nimm
Fritz Tibken
Albert Morgan
A. M. Acker
Ray Morgan
Kenneth Neary
F. M. Bell
KE. C. Henderson
J.P. Metz
Harold Ostrus
Massena Township
Sam Murray
Henry Bissell
Fred Groves
FE. A. Denham
Orland Yarger
Charles McBride
Wray Wollenhaupt
Charles Bliese
George N. Scase
Arthur Taylor
Lincoln Township
John Pearce
Frank A. Daughanbaugh
Otto Eden
de Pollock
John W. Mehl
Ids
Bill Barbour
Mason City
Pete Hannasch
Carroll (Center
Atate Commerce
Carroll
George Schmid
Allen Barber
Jack Traner
Wilbur Collister
Cedar Rap
Iman
Noble Township
F. H. Wohlenhaus
Alvin Lehmkuhl
Pete Eisel
C. D. Funk
Ellis Muller
Pleasant Township
First Precinct
Wilbur Sunderman
E. A. Sutton
Archie Conklin
Mary Peebles
H. W. Rousseau
Pymosa Township
Roy Herbert
J. D. McAfee
Chris J. Tiedemann
Robert Wilburn
Ralph Milford
R. H. Blain
M. B. Christian
J. W. Mueller
Dale R. Boseck
James Lary
Pleasant Township Second Precinct
Thomas Gittins
Herman Newman
James P. Casey
S. W. Woods
John E. Swanson
Union Township
W. E. Gerlock
M. W. Persels
John J. Euken
Harley M. Weber
Fred Brahm
Devere Hoyt
Russell Hines
Carl Hansen
Ivan Brown
W. B. Denham
Victoria Township
Walter Kerkiman
W. F. Kuesel
Elmer Spicker
J. D. Amder
W. D. McMartin
Washington Township
James Winston
Ernest Zellmer
George Knop
Emil A. Brehmer
Boyd Bailey
Cress County
Cars County
Canada
Peth Worthington
C. M. Skipton
District Court
Shelby County
Maurice Proctor
R. J. Arn
Harry Dressler
Harold A. McDermott
Alfred Topp
Ernest E. Harris
Paul A. Nichols
Woblenhaus
Wiese
G. E. Eshelmin
W. H. Wohlenhaus
M. E. Hubbard
Marne Briefs
Los Angeles
E. P. Chase
San Francesco
Orchids
New Jersey
Almaden
Spain
Italy
Indria
Huancavelica
Peru
San Jose
SEC
Roosevelt
Sumner T. Pike
Maine
Securities and Exchange Commission
George C. Matthews
Pike
EXIRA
BAR Association
Massena News
Palm Beach
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