Iowa to receive monthly drought relief cash from federal plan
Iowa will get one million dollars in cash each month under a drought relief program coordinated by the governors' administration. The plan, involving the Works Progress Administration, the Relief Administration, and the Resettlement Administration, aims to aid about 30,000 distressed farm families across 43 counties with 15,000 drought relief grants and 5,000 additional WPA jobs.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Clyde L. Herring
Washington, D. C
Works Progress Administration
The
Relief Administration
Resettlement Administration
Herring
Rexford G. Tugwell
R. G. Smith
Indianapolis
Ind
C. S. Jacobson
Chicago
WPA
Hopkins
Roosevelt
Washington
Iowa Wpa
Moon Goddess Diana Honored With Crossed Buns
Ancient Roman priests baked hot cross buns to honor Diana goddess of the moon. The round bread symbolized the moon with a cross dividing it into four quarters.
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Diana
Spencer Tracy and Carole Lombard Team Up for Exclusive
Hollywood gossip notes that Spencer Tracy will be borrowed from MGM by Paramount for the Lombard film Exclusive. The piece also mentions Barbara Stanwyck and Herbert Marshall in Behold the Bridegroom, George Raft signing a new two year deal, and various industry chatter about casts, schedules, and party sightings.
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Los Angeles
Spencer Tracy
Carole Lombard
Carole
Spencer
Paramount
Spence
MGM
Jack Moffatt
Sidney Salkow
al Hall
Lombard-Tracy
Barbara Stanwyck
Herbert Marshall
Sam Briskin
Radio
Bart
Barbara
George Kelly
Gertrude Purcell
Adolph Zukor
Gary Cooper
Zukor
George Raft
Raft
George
Hollywood
Return Home Sparks Turmoil at Circle V Ranch
Lee Hollister returns from abroad to Circle V ranch to find neglect and learns Matt Blair has died by suicide. Virginia contemplates marriage to Stan while torn by Lee's influence and Milton Bradish’s schemes as Josefa Ramirez hints at affection for Lee. Virginia rejects Stan and plans to confront the situation as tension rises with family and business interests.
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Lee Hollister
Circle V Ranch
Joey
Matt Blair
Lee
Matt
Virginia
The
Archers
New York
Milton Bradish
Matt’s. Lee
Mrs. Archer
Stanley
Josefa Ramirez
Josefa
Fire Threat Looms as Drought Bites Ranch Country
The dry season has left grazing lands parched and water scarce. Virginia, Stanley, and Joey discuss a nearby wildfire blamed on reckless tourists, while Lee patrols and protects Virginia, contemplating his own stance as the danger grows. The scene ends with a tease of continuation tomorrow.
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Stanley
Virginia
Lee Hollister Alost
Vee
Joey
Lee
Circle V
Porcupine
Hero
Notice of Will Probate for Carrie W. Shank
The district court in Linn County Iowa will hear on August 17 1936 at 9 am a may be last will and testament of Carrie W Shank deceased for proof and admission to probate. Clerk WIN LUNDQUIST notes this notice and R D Reynolds is the attorney.
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Becnare
State of Iowa
Linn County
District Court
Carrie W. Shank
Said County
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Bob Burns Debuts in Paramount Musical Rhythm On The Range
Van Buren Arkansas radio star Bob Burns appears as a cowhand in Rhythm On The Range at Paramount with his bazooka prop. The film features Bing Crosby and Martha Raye with Frances Farmer in a light musical comedy praised for its frivolous entertainment and strong cast.
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Bob Burns
Sage
van Buren
Ark
The
Paramount
Bing Crosby
Old Bob
Burns
Martha Raye
Miss Raye
Will Rogers
Ted Healy
Crosby
Frances Farmer
Paramount News
T. C
Two Men Die In Train Collision At Avon Lake
A Nickel Plate work train and coal train collided on a loading spur late Friday. Slvneor Cuthrie 40 Lorain and Michael Coloff Avon were killed. Samuel Sikora 22 Lorain trapped under wreckage and severely injured. George Biltz Avon Lake and G Soto Lorain hospitalized. Sikora received pain relief while his father watched.
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Avon Lake
Nickel Plate Railroad
Slvneor Cuthrie
Lorain
Michael Coloff
Avon
Samuel Sikora
George Biltz
G. Soto
Sikora
Marion Man Sentenced for Cattle Thefts in North Dakota
Thomas Reimer of Marion Iowa received a two year sentence after pleading guilty in district court to stealing six head of cattle from two farmers near Carson North Dakota.
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Marion
Mandan
N. D
Thomas Reimer
Iowa
North Dakota
Carson
Prisoner Cost Comparison Reveals Parole Savings Gap
The article compares annual prison upkeep with parole costs, noting a prisoner in custody costs about 435 dollars per year while parole costs are lower, highlighting financial implications for corrections policy.
Alice in Blunderland on Father Coughlin
Beverly Hills reports summarize the dispute over Father Coughlin with mixed signals about whether he is disciplined praised by bishops or under Vatican pressure. The piece notes debates on his political campaigning and potential Rome involvement, ending with a reflection on possible dramatic consequences.
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Beverly Hills
Father Coughlin
Rome
Vatican City
Michigan
Alice Longworth
Red Sievers Orchestra At Swisher Tonight
Minneapolis waltz king Red Sievers and his orchestra of twelve will perform at the Para mount pavilion in Swisher tonight. Frank Stangler, manager, promises real entertainment as the northwest’s best in music.
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Red” Sievers and His
Swisher
Red” Sievers
Minneapolis
Paramount Pavilion
Frank Stangler
Sievers
Northwest
The Case of the Velvet Claws and Other Theaters
Theaters list shows Warren William and Claire Dodd in The Case of the Velvet Claws at AT THE THEATERS Iowa with March of Time and Paramount features Rhythm on the Range starring Bing Crosby Frances Farmer and Bob Burns. Public Enemy's Wife and Three on the Trail play at STATE with The Farmer in the Dell and Show Them No Mercy. The Leavenworth Case and The Desert Phantom headline RIALTO.
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Iowa
Warren William
Claire Dodd
William Cargen
Florence Rice
Paramount
Bing Crosby
Frances Farmer
Bob Burns
State
Pat O’brien
Margaret Lindsay
Public Enemy
William Boyd
Jimmy Ellison
Palace
the Farmer
Fred Stone
Jean Parker
Rochelle Hudson
Cesar Romero
Warren William 15 Tops In Iowa Film
A cinema notice reviews The Case of the Velvet Claws showing in Iowa with Warren William as Perry Mason and Claire Dodd delivering standout performance. The piece notes Shaw as a loud suspect, mild tension due to comic detours, and praises ensemble acting while mentioning a second feature Blackmailer starring William Gargan and Florence Rice.
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Nero Wolfe
Perry Mason
Velvet Claws
Iowa
Perry
Warren William
Claire Dodd
Wim Shaw
William Gargan
Florence Rice
W. M
PWA Worker Killed In Well Cave In
Terre Haute Indiana rescue teams broke through 25 feet of mud and sand to recover William Huddleston a 22 year old PWA worker from his home well collapse caused by loose walls.
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Terre Haute
Ind
William Huddleston
PWA
Britt coach Whitney resigns for Kanawha position
Elgin Charles S. Whitney of Britt, a high school athletic coach for the last ten years, has resigned to accept a similar post at Kanawha.
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Elgin
Charles S. Whitney
Britt
Kanawha
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