Kentucky Prisoner Identified as Kidnapper of Davenport Men
Palmer, a condemned inmate from Huntsville Texas, was seized in Paducah Kentucky after detectives followed a clue from a detective story. He had abducted three Davenport residents last June, forcing them to drive into Missouri before being captured and handed to Texas authorities.
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Kentucky
Paducah Ky
Joe Palmer
Huntsville
Tex
Palmer
Bryant
Alvin Karpis
Minnesota
Kentucky State
Eddeyville
Daily
Sheehan
Kelley Franklin
Cop
Davenport
Paducah
Here
Missouri
Elmer Scheuter
al Schultze
Schultze
Walcott
W. HL. Fitch
Fitch
St. Joseph
Texas
Dam rollers allow Mississippi crossing near Davenport
Ferry boats resumed crossing the Mississippi between Davenport and Rock Island as federal engineers opened rollers at the government dam. Navigation became possible after water flow increased, though the ferry halted service Saturday after hitting forks in low water near the Iowa dock.
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Davenport
Mississippi River
Rock Island
Government Dam
Ulmois Dock
Shakespeare Play At S U S Aug 20 21
Iowa City Gazette reports University theater presents Much Ado About Nothing as the third Elizabethan production of the summer. The play will be staged Aug 20 and 21 in a reconstruction of the Fortune Theatre on Machride Hall stage with director B Iden P. ore and prominent Shakespearean actor.
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Sprea
the Gazette
Iowa City
William Shakespeare
University Theater
Fortune Theater
Herve
Machride
Iden P. Ore
Wil Durant To Open S. U. I. Lecture Course
Wil Durant and philosopher Ben Shanboagh Cainman are slated to open the University of Town lecture series. Durant will conduct a round table and deliver additional gas methods. Expected to arrive by January. Funeral notices report Mrs Alice Mitchell of Crawfordsville died Saturday in Washington hospital, survived by husband Crit Mitchell and children Max and Irene, with several relatives. A separate Iowa incident recounts a worker’s daring rescue from a 120 foot rope fall, escaping serious injury after gripping the rope and wrapping legs to slide to safety.
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Towa Ctty Wil Durant
Philmophes
Nest
Washington
Crawfordsssie
Auce Motehell
Wandington
Daugster
Lane
Crawfeardsyle
Crit Mitchell
Methodist
Tinecb
American Legion
Burvising
Max
Irene
Crawfordsvite
Ro Bozvman
Wanfield
Chis Lote
Mount Pleasant
Fred Lo
Rex Long
Crawfondu
Lone
Waslui Eter
Vinton
Restoration Of historic John Brown House Planned
The John Brown House near West Branch, a significant abolitionist landmark, is set for restoration under a statewide survey of historic sites sponsored by the State Historical Society and the State Planning Board. The crumbling cement structure has walls caving in and faces imminent loss without prompt work.
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John Brown
West Branch
State Historical Society
State Planning Board
Iowa State Fair announces special days for 80th event
Des Moines officials released the final program for the 80th Iowa State Fair opening next Wednesday. Highlights include Children's Day on August 24 with free admission for all under 16, 4 H stock judging and auto racing. World War veterans receive free admission on August 25 along with Derby and stock events. Garden Club and Music Day on August 26 features Rural School Chorus and bands. Farm Bureau Day August 27 spotlights Rexford Tugwell and livestock judging. Old Soldiers' Day on August 28 offers free admission for veterans.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Garden Club
Iowa Public Schools
Farm Bureau Day
Rexford G. Tugwell
Cedar Rapids Man Heads State Group of Meat Cutters
In Waterloo AP reports 200 delegates from Iowa Illinois Minnesota and South Dakota gathered to plan conferences with midwest packers over wage discrepancies for similar work. Iowa officers elected include President Lewis Clark Cedar Rapids and secretary Richard Vignaroll Des Moines.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of America
Midwest
Iowa
Lewis Clark
Richard Vignaroll
Des Moines
Martin G Wehmeyer
Harry Brady
Joseph Boyer
John O'Rourke
Dubuque
George Scurlock
Roy de Graffi
Ottumwa
A P Moller
Robert Kydnrey
Sioux City
George Johnson
Mason City
Samuel Twedel
Sioux Falls
Herbert Landis
Huron
William Pasek
Duluth
Minn
A. G. Voliles
Topeka
Kan
4 H Club Honors at State Fair Week
Sor Sopereee and industrial exhibitors receive special honors as 4 H club members who finished record work gain free admission Wednesday August 29. The annual million dollar live stock parade is set for Thursday August 30. Closing day Friday August 31 features auto race day and baby beef and pig sales with hundreds of livestock auctioned by 4 H members.
Meteor Shower Set to Peak Late Wednesday Night
Des Moines experts say the Perseid meteor shower will climax around midnight Wednesday with as many as shooting stars visible from rooftops and across the area late Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Observers are advised to watch the sky after twilight for best views.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Rosa Robehy Arovisi
Tax Receipt Drop Prompts State Economy Push
Des Moines report says drought hit southern Iowa will cut tax receipts. Comptroller CD Murtagh urges strict economy in all state expenditures as many farmers may not meet tax obligations. He cites $125,000 in savings already achieved by state institutions and expects further cuts.
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Des Moines
D Murtagh
Murtagh
State Board of Control
Drought Cuts Iowa Wild Duck Population and Ducks In Town
Iowa City report says drought lowers duck numbers across the state and in towns. Homer RO Dual, wildlife expert and museum director, notes scorching weather dries ponds and streams where migrating ducks and geese settled, though other game like rabbits may face less impact due to wet days.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Homer RO
University of Town Museum
Sixth Townen Tield By Strip Bandits
Des Moines man Von Baden mobbed by two bandits. He was robbed of $26 and his trousers, then left briefly in distress until a passerby helped him for another pair of trousers. The incident followed a series of similar attacks in the area.
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Des Moines
von Baden
Des Mone
Garmr
Siuya
von Baren
von Karen
Baden
State campaigns under way early in Iowa race
A stormy Iowa campaign portrait emerges with Republicans pacing to begin by August 23 and Democrats claiming a strong state-wide machine. Key figures Gov. Clyde L. Herring and Lieut Gov. N G. Kraghel lead Democrats with Dan W. Turner and George Patterson spearheading tours. Turner will deliver over fifty speeches across Sidney LeMars Harlan and other towns. Kraghel will campaign in Osage Leland Hopkinton Fairbank Cresco Central City Solon Lamont. Republicans plan a voter canvass from Sept 10 as county leaders seek to register affiliations amid district-organizing efforts statewide.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Democracy
G. O.P
Fort Des Moines
Clyde L. Herring
N G. Kraghel
Dan W. Turner
George Patterson
Turner
Tomorow
Sidney
LeMars
Harlan
Enesco
Cambridge
Stratford
Democratic
Kraschel
Osage
Leland
Hopkinton
Fairbank
Cresco
Central City
Solon
Lamont
P. H. Frank
Will Hay
Washington
Cedar Rapide Bile Union
Marshalltown
National Committee
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
L. J. Dickinson
Louis Murphy
Sioux City Beer Sunday Sales Deemed Legal by City
Sioux City dealers sold beer on Sunday while experts debated a legal issue. City ordinance was ruled valid, police said they were not responsible for enforcement, but state officials insist the Sunday beer ban remains in effect and will be enforced.
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Sioux City
INS
Washington Riverside Favored As County Liquor Store Sites
In state liquor store plans for Washington county, officials favor sites in Washington or Riverside and aim to establish the store before November 1. A Washington petition asks that the store not be located in Washington.
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Washington
Riverside
The
Gazette
Washington County
State Liquor Commission
Des Moines
Fayette Veterans To Meet At West Union
The fifty fourth reunion of the Fayette County Veteran association will be held Thursday in West Union. Addresses by Rev. Dr. John D. Clinton and Rev. George D Fisher. Four Civil War veterans survive: R. Z. Latimer J.T. Gager H. E. Foster and Franklin S. Downs. Latimer is commander. Downs is the sole survivor of Co I Third Town Infantry, first Fayette county unit, mustered May 29 1861.
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West Union
Fayette County
Franklin S. Downs
Co. I
Third Town Infantry Regiment
Iowa City Banks Set Plan for New State Bank and Trust
Organizers announce pledges totaling 125000 for Iowa City’s new Iowa State Bank and Trust Company. The bank will start with 100000 capital and 25000 surplus, charter approved, plans to open within thirty days, ending a period with only one local bank and several closed institutions.
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Iowa City
Iowa State Bank and Trust Company
Ntbw
State Banking Department
Johnson County Bank
Hit And Run Driver Kills Ackworth Man
Warren county officials sought a hit and run driver after his car struck and killed Earl Roush of Ackworth Iowa and injured his brother Robert Roush also of Ackworth on a highway eight miles east of Indianola. The car bore a Missouri plate and was driven by a Black man. The brothers were dragged more than 100 feet. Robert Roush remained in serious condition Monday.
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Indianola
Warren County
Earl Roush
Ackworth
Robert Roush
Here
Missouri
Foreclosure Decrees Signed In Tama County Court
Judge Carl B Stiger in Tama county district court ordered foreclosure decrees in two Equitable Life Assurance cases. The society wins against Bessie Ying and others for 3380.60 with a receiver appointed James D. Blake for 40 acres in Howard township. A second judgment against Henry Schmidt and others totals 29154.75 with foreclosure of 274 acres in Grant township. The Suitable Life Insurance Co of Ames sues Henry Thiel and others with a receiver appointed.
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Toledo
Carl B Stiger
Rents
Equitable Life Agurance Society
Bessie Y
Equitat Tie Assurance Society
S. Bovenmyer
Howard Township
James D. Blake
Henry U Schmidt
Mort- Soe
Grant towNip
Charles Benesh
Suitable Life Insurance Co
Toys
Henry Thiel
Feuling Forecasts Democratic Victory On New Deal Issues
Des Moines. E. J. Feuling, chairman of the Democratic state central committee, predicts a Democratic victory this fall in Iowa on New Deal issues. He criticizes U. S. Senator L. J. Dickinson for opposing Roosevelt policies and argues Iowa is sold on the New Deal.
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Feuling
Des Moines
Iowa
E. J. Feuling
Democratic State Central Committee
U. S
L. J. Dickison
Yowa
Dickinson
Green Bay
Nelson to Speak at Norway Ox Roast
Republican candidate Nelson will speak at the seventh annual ox roast and sports day in Norway on Thursday Sept 6. A Belle Plaine vs Norway baseball game is on the schedule and free roast ox sandwiches will be served at noon.
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Norway
Fred Nelson
Belle Plaine
Elgin Blacksmith Andrew Nyberg Celebrates 80th Birthday
Andrew Q O Nyberg a veteran blacksmith of Marion township observed his eightieth birthday by walking 1.5 miles to his shop and 1.5 miles home each day. Born in Norway he has 61 years in the trade and 35 years at Gunder shop. He came to America at nineteen and has a wife and four children.
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Elgin
Andrew QO. Nyberg
Gander
Marion
Mgr
Nyberg
Norway
Gunder
Garrison Creamery Day Parade and Games Set
Garrison holds Watermelon and Creamery Day on Thursday featuring a 9 30 a m parade with prizes of 10 5 2 50 and 1 for best floats. A kittenball game with Dysart at 11 a m and a Garrison versus Newhall baseball game at 2 30 p m followed by addresses from Rev A H Hoefle and Rev Mr Whitmore.
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Garrison
Dysart
Newhall
A. H. Hoefle
New Heat Wave to Hit Northern Iowa
The heat wave that scorched southern and eastern Iowa moves to the north with forecast highs near 100. Meteorologist Charles D. Reed expects 95 to 100 Monday and well above 100 Tuesday as rain clouds depart northern Iowa. Sunday brought scattered showers and a brief pause, with Waterloo top rainfall at 1.5 inches, Keokuk 0.5, and Des Moines 0.9.
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Des Moines
Towa
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Mercury
Waterloo
Keokuk
Towa Falls
Lamoni
Clarinda
Atantic
Albia
Inwood
Forest City
Estherville
Huey Long to Speak at Independence Convention
The Veterans of Foreign Wars third district convention will hear Louisiana Senator Huey P. Long in Independence on September 6. Long will discuss redistribution of wealth as part of his remarks.
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Huey Long
Independence
Slaymaker Reunion Near Marengo Draws 157 Attendees
In Marengo area, 157 members of the Slaymaker Swedenheim family gathered at Ficster's grove for their 35th annual reunion and picnic. The event notes descendants served in the Revolutionary, Civil, Spanish-American and World Wars with Sun day attendee Uncle Dave Shaull aged 89 representing Civil War veterans. Executive committee members were elected to replace Swede Slaymaker who died.
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Marengo
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Slaymaker
Swedenheim
Ficster’s Grove
Here
Kent Rosenberger
Ladora
Mathias Slaymaker
Dave” Shaull
Jake Slaymaker
Brooklyn
Valve Wyant
Robert Swedenheim
Charles Misel
Joan Shaul
C. B. Slaymaker
O. B. Slaymaker
J. W
John” Slaymaker
A. H
Bert” Slaymaker
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