Four Big Ten Nominees Seen
Chicago sources discuss potential Western conference candidates if the Big Ten severs football links, listing Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Michigan State, and Nebraska as possible members. The University of Chicago weighs continuing non football Big Ten participation despite skepticism.
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Chicago
INS
University of Chicago
Notre Dame
Pittsburgh
Michigan State
University of Michigan
Nebraska
Iowa Cagers Quit For Holiday Best
IOWA CITY University of Iowa basketball players packed up their suits for Christmas and headed home on Saturday noon. They will resume practice Wednesday after a two game road trip with losses to Wayne University in Detroit and Ohio University in Indianapolis. Next on the Hawkeyes schedule is Marquette in Milwaukee on December 30 and Toledo University in Toledo on January 1.
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the Gazette
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Iowans
Wayne University
Detroit
Mich
Oo University
Indianapolis
Hawkeye
Marquette
Milwaukee
Wis
Toledo University
Toledo
Arrest Warrants for Rapides Parish Grand Jury Indicting 66
Warrants for the arrest of the Rapides parish grand jury that returned 66 indictments were sworn by W. T. Bradford. He charged misfeasance claiming veniremen could not legally indict him. Warrants were issued by E. J. Vallery. District Attorney A. B. Handley did not press the indictments. Several prominent Louisiana politicians were named in the indictments.
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Alexandria
INS
Rapides Parish
W. T. Bradford
Bradford
E. J. Vallery
Curious English Village Names Mentioned in List
An assortment of village names in England appears in a brief note listing quirky place names such as Egg Jump But ter Bump Great Fryup and High indicating local naming curiosities and regional character.
Multiple Obituaries and Local Notices Across Towns
Funeral services and deaths are reported for Charles H. Starr Clifton G. Roberts and Jacob Larson. Community events include Christmas programs at St Luke's Church and various local clubs, with elections and officer appointments noted in Volga City, Winthrop, and other towns.
Iowa Holiday Trade Gains 10 Percent Across State
An Associated Press survey finds Iowa merchants steadier Christmas buying with overall receipts about ten percent higher than 1938. Sioux City and Waterloo report 12 and 13 percent gains, Muscatine up to 25 percent, Mason City sees the biggest since 1928, and Des Moines plus Iowa City show five to seven percent rises. Clinton notes 19 to 30 percent gains, the strongest since 1929.
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Des Moines
Santa Claus
Sioux City
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Charles City
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Centerville
Keokuk
Muscatine
Mason City
Iowa City
Davenport
Clinton
Rock Island Railway Posts Higher November Income
Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway reports net railway operating income of 563 802 dollars for November up from 160 842 a year ago. For 11 months to November the company shows 4 861 820 dollars in net railway operating income versus 1 934 110 dollars in the prior year.
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Chicago
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Reich Sweden Trade and Debt Pact Finalized
Germany and Sweden reached an agreement to boost trade and settle mutual debts. The deal was announced by the German news agency DNB after 11 days of negotiations in Berlin.
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Sweden
Berlin
Germany
DNB
Deny Sabotage School Denounced by Garment Union
The executive board of Local 150 United Mechanics of the Garment Industry in New York dismissed reports of a fantastic sabotage school involving members and officials as scatterbrained concoctions with no substance or foundation.
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NEW York
United Mechanics of the Garment Industries
Woman Sentenced for Forgery in Anamosa Court
Ruth Gibson alias Valght and Harriet LaRue was convicted of check forgery and sentenced to 10 years in Rockwell City reform school by Judge J E Heiserman. She allegedly passed forged checks in Martelle Clarence and DeWitt as her attorney J T Remsey argued for a new trial but was denied. She denied guilt and referenced the desk motto Justice for all men.
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Gazette
Anamosa
Ruth Gibson
Valght
Harriet LaRue
Rockwell City Reformatory
J. E. Heiserman
Martelle
Clarence
DeWitt
J. T. Remsey
Sheriff Seizes Two Slot Machines in Des Moines Raid
Polk County sheriff Vane B. Overturff announced the first seizure of slot machines since raids in September 1938, with two devices taken at El Rancho tavern on highway 65 north of Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Vane B. Overturff
Polk County
el Rancho Tavern
Strawberry Point Couple Honored On Golden Anniversary
Strawberry Point Mr and Mrs Fred E Tracy were surprised Thursday evening when relatives gathered to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with an oyster supper. They married in Lone Rock Wisconsin on December 21 1889 and later farmed before retiring to town. Mrs Tracy has been confined at home since October 29 1938 after a fall.
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Strawberry Point
Fred E. Tracy
Tracy
Flora A. Steward
Lone Rock
Wis
Purse Snatched From Des Moines Girl After Blood Donation
In Des Moines AP reports a 13 year old girl Patricia Steen who had just donated blood and saved $3 for Christmas gifts had her purse torn from her by a thief described as the meanest. The incident happened as she walked with pedestrians and money was taken.
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Des Moines
Patricia Steen
Iowa City Briefs Highlight Local Promotions and Licenses
Harley McNabb of the Iowa City fire department has been promoted to motor mechanic with a $10 monthly raise after a city council move to create the new post. The Iowa State Historical Society elected 12 new members from Cedar Rapids Iowa City Davenport Marengo Washington Keota Des Moines Indianola and Burns Wyoming. Johnson County auto license chief Burton V Bridenstine reports 1940 license sales far exceed last year with over 2 000 licenses sold at this point compared with about 1 500 a year ago.
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Iowa City
Harley McNabb
Horse Killed in Collision Near Waukon Injures Couple
A horse was killed when it was struck by an automobile 12 miles northeast of Des Moines on Friday night. The car caught fire and was destroyed. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Howes of Waukon sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene.
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Des Moines
Glen Howes
Waukon
Here
Iowa City Bank Receivership Case Seeks Amendment
Iowa state banking superintendent D. W. Bates files in Johnson county district court to reopen and amend the Farmers Loan and Trust receivership begun earlier. The petition asks to vacate the April 26, 1939 closing order, reexamine the receiver, appoint a new trust officer if needed, and liquidate remaining unaccounted assets with protection for creditors and beneficiaries.
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Iowa City
D. W. Bates
Johnson County
Farmers Loan and Trust Company
S. Summerwill
Summerwill
Workers Raise Cash for Iowan to Seek Frozen Sleep
A Des Moines physician says Lawrence Briley will be among the few can cer patients to walk unaided into Temple University Hospital Philadelphia for the new frozen sleep treatment. Funds were raised by Des Moines hosiery mill workers and Briley's wife, who contributes 25 cents weekly for a month. Briley, 25, learned of his cancer 19 months ago and has not been bedbound since. He was a guard on Boone High’s 1931 state championship basketball team.
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DES Moines
Lawrence R. Briley
Philadelphia
Temple University Hospital
Des Moines Ice and Fuel Company
Briley
Boone High
Freed Of Charge In Drunk Driving Plea Mired In Bail
Des Moines AP report says 47 year old George Murray pled guilty to driving while intoxicated and paid 100 dollars of a 300 dollar fine. Municipal Judge C S stz ordered the information set aside and the plea set aside, with the 100 dollars impounded as cash bail for appearance. The Polk county grand jury ignored the charge, freeing him. Court officials said the 100 dollar down payment must be returned.
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Des Moines
George Murray
Ats
C. S.stz
Murray
Polk County Grand
McConlogue Home Damaged By Fire
LISBON The home of Mr and Mrs R B McConlogue was damaged by fire early Saturday A blaze was discovered in the master bedroom around 4 o clock A slate roof kept flames from spreading across the roof and firefighters confined them to the worn furnishings of the room Smoke and water damaged the entire second floor and the first floor furnishings as well The damaged area has been shut off and the couple will not have to move out The brick house was the pioneer home of Harrison Stuckslager father of W C Stuckslager Lisbon banker
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Lisbon
R. B. McConlogue
McConlogues
Harrison Stuckslager
W. C. Stuckslager
Iowa Marine Officers Slated For Promotions
President Roosevelt approved the future promotions of 110 marine officers as vacancies occur. Eighty-one captains will be promoted to major and 29 first lieutenants to captains. Names and current stations for several captains include Robert O. Bare Quantico Winterset Ia Charles L Fike San Diego Des Moines Ia Paul A Putnam San Diego Washington Ia Russell N Jordahl VU S S West Virginia Monona Ia.
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Charles L. Fike
San Diego
Des Moines
Paul A. Putnam
Russell N. Jordahl
VU. S. S. West Virginia
Monona
Linn County Board of Supervisors Proceedings 1939
The Linn County Iowa board adopts notices to depart for named individuals under Chapter 267 1935 code and cancels Benton County Electric Co operative Association franchise for a transmission line. They approve Linn County Fair report 1939 and authorize tax sale certificate assignments. The board grants Wesley B. Tichy soldiers exemption 1938 taxes and settles a guardianship lien release for Glenn E Flowers.
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Iowa
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Jasper County
Sadie
Lowell
Mass
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North Range
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Central City
Lews
48Th General Assembly
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Tyrrell M. Inger
Wesley B. Tichy
Kenwood Park
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State Hospital For
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Ef Towa
Ne 48Th Ce Assembly
Jenn E. Flowers
Linn Unty
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Glenn FE
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Greenville, Il
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Ross Leitsinger
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Columbus Junction
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Nora Chord
Fayette
Samuel W. McComb
W. C. Welch
Elwood
W. T. Bright
Hugh Wilson
Benton County
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Cedar Township
Bruce Township
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Floyd Gillespie
la Porte City
Ruby Gillespie
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West Union
Arthur Herman
Clayton County
Winton
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Keystone
W. J. Mainert
Marengo
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Frank E. Bryant
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W. B. Allen
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Decatur, IL
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Postville
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Iowa University
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Linn CO. Board Supervisors Proceedings
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