Director Holds Firm On WPA Strike Talks
A WPA wage dispute raises tensions as L S Hill negotiates with union leaders in Town. The federation seeks higher pay while a statewide strike was authorized for January if wage demands are not met. A Workers' Alliance resolution urged postponing the strike amid ongoing talks.
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Imovies
Fin Iowa
Memnt
L. S. Hill
Smass
Hill
C. Lewis
Federation of Labor
Ruth Federa Ore Tor
Ives
Anid
D. A. Judd
Irman
TP Ate Federation
WPA Ers
AD Mar
Chers
The
Alliance
Lewis
Labor Federation
Funeral Rites For Mrs Eliza Ebersol Held In Winthrop
Funeral services were held at the Congregational church for Mrs Eliza Ebersol who died in Marshalltown. Burial by her husband Fred Ebersol’s side in Fairview cemetery marks her former Winthrop residence and relation to C J Kimball.
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Winthrop
Congregational Church
Eliza Ebersol
Marshalltown
Fred Ebersol
Fairview Cemetery
George Harris
Virgil White
Hubert Rickman
Bridge
Sigourney
Five Hundred
Euchre
Arnold Wagner
Margaret A. Fleming
Methodist Church
J. J. Kidder
Manchester
Jesse Fleming
Olympia
Wash
Ryan
St Patrick’s Church
Mary Ellen Crowley
E. J. Crowley
Martin Leahy
Danbury
M. J. Farrelley
Edna Leahy
Zion Evangelical Church
F. J. Abele
Niermeyer
Charlotte Dircks
Germany
Henry Niermeyer
London
Henry
William
Here
Iowa liquor seals mystery under scrutiny by state official
Lehan T. Ryan assistant attorney general reports taking statements from about twenty people who had liquor seals, some turning them over. Governor Herring ordered an affidavit based investigation to reveal the source of seals circulating with bootleggers. Rich C. Anderson met with Governor Herring amid prior firing and trials involving B. E. Manley and Mike Mercurio.
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DES Moines
Lehan T. Ryan
Iowa
Ryan
Clyde L. Herring
Francis Kuble
Polk County Grand Jury
Rich C. Anderson
Liquor Commission
Herring
Anderson
Commission
Mike Mercurio
B. E. Manley
Mercurio
Manley
Dogo
Vinton Fox Terrier Toots Dies After Saving Family
Toots, a fox terrier owned by Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Bleke, died after saving the couple from a fire in their cafe apartment. They woke to flames. Bleke threw the dog from a window, but she reentered to ensure their safety. Fire caused about 500 dollars in damage. In Maquoreta, Jackson county records show 162 district court filings in the year, 33 for the next term starting January 7, 1936, plus 115 probate cases and a record 23 divorces in the decade.
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Vinton
Toots
Edward C. Bleke
Blekes
Maquoreta
Jackson County
Frank D. Kelsey
Maquoketa
Waterloo man resigns as state sales tax director
Fred H. Wray of Waterloo resigns as director of the state sales tax division effective January 1 and will head the field force for 22 northeast Iowa counties from Waterloo. The move complements plans for regional offices as 39 field workers audit merchants and pursue delinquencies. Wray led the department for 19 months since the 1934 law and more than 18 million dollars has been collected under his tenure.
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Des Moines
INS
Fred H. Wray
Waterloo
State Tax Board
Wray
Iowa
Tax Board
The
State banking figure formerly with FDIC
A former official connected to the state banking department is identified with prior service at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
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State Banking Department
The
Rece Deposit Insurance Corporation
Fine Men For Killing Deer Near Dutch Creek
Three Brighton men were fined in Washington Iowa for deer shooting in Dutch Creek last week. Clair Conrad received 10 dollars and costs for possessing two deer hides and venison but did not admit to killing. John McClintic and Robert Guy pled guilty to shooting the two deer and were each fined 75 dollars plus costs. Authorities expect more arrests from Saturday’s hearing as Dutch Creek farmers reported the hunts. The area has a deer herd that locals fed and cared for, with earlier violators penalized heavily two years ago.
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Gazette
Washington
Brighton
Dutch Creek
Clair Conrad
Harold Putnam
Conrad
John McClintic
Robert Guy
Brandon Alumni Meet Elects New Officers
The Brandon high school alumni gathering met at the G A R hall Friday with about forty attendees. Officers elected included President Mildred Pardon Vice President Vera Stainbrook and Secretary Treasurer Iris Albert.
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Brandon
Brandon High School
G. A. R. Hall
Mildred Pardon
Vera Stainbrook
Iris Albert
Fire destroys Williams burg farm barn and corn crib
A heavy early morning blaze on Sam Welsh’s Williamsburg area farm destroyed a large cattle barn a double corn crib housing 2000 bushels of corn a shed and stock feeding area with fifty tons of hay. All cattle were saved except one calf. Short circuit suspected. Firefighters and local farmers aided. Insurance partly covers losses.
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Gazette
Williamsburg
Sam Welsh
Edgewood Couple Married Saturday
Edgewood wedding of George S. Hagensick and Anita Hildebrandt took place at the bride’s home with Rev. F. E. Damm officiating. Both graduates of Edgewood High School class of 1934, they will reside on a leased farm owned by Fred Sherman starting January 1.
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Edgewood
George S. Hagensick
M. G. Hagensick
St Ansgar
Anita Hildebrandt
A. H. Hildebrandt
F. E. Damm
Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Elkport
Edgewood High School
Fred Sherman
Ryan Couple Weds at Immaculate Conception Cedar Rapids
Miss Marcella Phillips and Clair Magirl wed at Immaculate Conception church in Cedar Rapids on Thursday. The bride’s sister Mrs. Matt Corcoran of Manchester attended, and Louis Magirl served as best man. The couple, daughter and son of local families, will reside in Ryan after the ceremony.
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Ryan
Marcella Phillips
Clair Magirl
Immaculate Conception Church
Cedar Rapids
Matt Corcoran
Manchester
Louis Magirl
Joseph Phillips
W. J. Magirl
Cedar District Court Records 31 New Cases Filed
Thirty-one new cases were filed in Cedar district court including five criminal, sixteen law, and ten equity actions. Criminal defendants include Earl M. Fisher for operating a vehicle while intoxicated Alvis Cliff for larceny and bond forfeiture David Greene et al for illegal possession of intoxicating liquor Henry Peden for larceny and Alvis Cliff for larceny. Law actions include Chris H. Muesing et al Administrators vs August Horman et al landlord writ Elizabeth C Heiner Administratrix vs Frederick J Kuppinger account A M McCormick vs Raymond Wehde et al landlord writ Frank Bierkamp et al executrix vs Peter Schorr et al.
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Tipton
District Court
Earl M. Fisher
Alvis Cliff
David Greene
Henry Peden
Chris H
WPA Workers in Iowa Survey Show No Strike Intent
A Des Moines report states WPA workers across Iowa show no urge to strike for higher wages. Officials note no strike votes by WPA members or building trades unions in several cities. only Fort Dodge workers backed a strike two weeks earlier, with no immediate action expected.
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DES
Muscatine
Marshalltown
Clinton
Sioux City
Burlington
WPA
Fort Dodge
Strawberry Point Alumni Banquet Held at Masonic Temple
The Strawberry Point high school alumni banquet was held at the Masonic Temple on Friday with 175 guests. Dinner was served by the OES. Speakers included Mrs. A J Stampx Mrs Otto Gipper Pearl Lady Albion Mich Supt Alvin Baumgartner Wilton Junction Jesse Sloan Manchester Raymond Fliehler Iowa City and Father Julius Olinger Cedar Rapids. Telegrams and letters were read by Mrs Earl Knight. Officers for 1936 include President Mrs Earl Knight Vice President Carol Lee Secretary Irma Comner Treasurer Earl Knight Directors Mrs Carl W Buls Gerda J Gill and Mrs Otto Fuehr.
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Strawberry Point
Masonic Temple
Joe Gill
A. J. Stampx
Otto Gipper
Pearl Lady
Albion
Mich
Alvin Baumgartner
Wilton Junction
Jesse Sloan
Manchester
Raymond Fliehler
Iowa City
Julius Olinger
Cedar Rapids
Earl Knight
Carol Lee
Irma Comner
Carl W. Buls
Gerda J. Gill
Otto Fuehr
Veteran Woodmen official reelected clerk at 82
Dick Beckman was elected clerk of the Modern Woodmen lodge at age 82 marking his forty first year in the post. Other officers elected include Albert Wagner as councilor Philip Kelting as adviser John Brennan as banker and trustees O R Ball Rudolph Schadt and Louis Pingle.
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Wheatland
Dick Beckman
Woodmen Lodge
Albert Wagner
Philip Kelting
John Brennan
O. R Ball
Rudolph Schadt
Louis Pingle
Toledo Eastern Star to Install Officers January Second
Toledo chapter No. 380 Order of the Eastern Star will hold installation of officers Jan. 2. Mrs. H. G. Smith will act as installing officer with Ruth Rines and Lenora Schultz as installing marshal and organist. Electives: Frank Kremenak, Harry Rager, Walter Huyck, John Barlow, Carrie McKinney, Victoria Slessor. Appointives listed with multiple named officers.
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Anna
Erich.von, Muenster
Bénnett
Denna Bushing
Olin
Louise Hein
London
Toledo
Order of the Eastern Star
H. G. Smith
Ruth Rines
Lenora Schultz
Frank Kremenak
Harry Rager
Walter Huyck
John Barlow
Carrie McKinney
Victoria Slessor
Chaplin
Elin Boyer
Marshal
Francis Hanity
H. P. Giger
Adah
Ruth
Lester Kuhner
Esther
F. Clark
Martha
Sidney Thompson
Electa
J. Kindera
Warder
Lee Youngman
Sentinel
Belle Plaine Alumni Meet Elect Officers
About 150 attendees gathered at Belle Plaine High School for an alumni gathering. Officers elected were Wallace Snyder president Lyle Woods vice president Monzetta Marstellar secretary treasurer Mrs Jessie Baxter Charles Pryble Fletcher Parks and Joe Strawhorn as board members.
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Belle Plaine
Wallace Snyder
Lyle Woods
Monzetta Marstellar
Jessie Baxter
Charles Pryble
Fletcher Parks
Joe Strawhorn
Harold Fraeze
Grace Marck
Maxine Dunlap
Bertha Collins
Bess Hall
McGinty
Virginia Whitehead
Ruth Strawhorn
Jean Sanket
Dixie
Betty Marie Walker
Carol Conklin
Margie
Helen Palmer
Mary Lou
Sybie McCune
Patsy Park
Billy Weaver
Lova Wolfe Swagert
Don Hunt
Bud Donovan
Chris Bennett
Lillian Palmer Wright
Snowqualmie Falls
Wash
Myrtle Oliver Ifi Wade
Springdale
Ark
Lottie Prill Schulitz
Zona Hall Guyott
John Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Helen Kepner Howard
Sioux Falls
Lois Luedtke
Ames
Ross Hammond
Chicago
Frances Brand
Crystal Lake, I
Equity and Foreclosure Dockets Lead Cedar County Courts
The January Cedar County district court term opens Monday with numerous equity cases listed including foreclosures mortgage disputes and partition suits. Separate items note local anniversaries and church school officers in Keswick and Toledo as readers receive community updates.
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Fimovera
Nee
Workers’ Alliance “of
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Sessien Packer
Iowa News
Rich Anderson
Williamsburg Farm
Hugo H. Joens
Tama County
Carl Joseph Hoing
Green Mountain
Daisy E. Hofer
Montour
Wayne B. Ralston
Carol I. Klinefelter
Grundy Center
Leo B. Bell
Carol L
Cedar District Court
Iepel Voth Ey Tere
A. J. Crock
D., W. Bates
LeRoy Holst
D. W. Bates
Lloyd Reinbrecht
Crane Company
Hugo Boldt
R. H. Jones
Cecil Meyers
Landford
Henry Kahl
Chris J. Kline
Et Aliii
Blanche F. Wellman
E. Collins
Kale Company
W. L. Hofffman
Nehlsen Brothers
C. E. Baxter
R. P. Andreas and Son
Hugh W. Elliott
C. W. Norton
B. P. Otto
Alii
Commission For
P. M. Hoffman
Walter Cliff
Equitable Life Insurance Company of Town
Elliott L. Baird
Charles Swartzlander
Jackson A. Evans
Frances Seiberling
John Seiberling
First Trust Joint Stock Land Bank
Charles S. Nebergall
Clara Cain
Ed Cain
Raymond W. Nelson
H. E. Gibeaut
T. L. Lynch
Violet Wilson
Elwood Wilson
George Wehde, Sr
Richard Wehde
Henry Hell
Cedar County District Court
Keswick
John E. Dersch
Iowa County
Mr. Dersch
Keokuk County
White Pidgeon
Dersch
Blanche Claypool
South English
Claire
Carrie Moore
Omaha
Beu-lah
Presbyterian Sunday School
W. J. Davidson
Clarence Welle
Wayne Otterman
Marjorie Cooper
E. K. Townsend
Robert Ritts
Janette Addy
Pauline Kremenak
H. Paxton
Barbara Muetzel
J. Ritts
Porter Whetstine
Ronald Harrison
Home Department
W. H. Batcher
Ranegisco
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