Kraschel Orders Probe Into Thompson Death Case
Gov. Nelson Kraschel assigns his agent Frank Moorhead to interview Tony Thompson in the Fort Madison death row case for the murder of Martin Wolz. Thompson, slated for execution in March, claims innocence and provides an “inside story” alleging a frameup by two others.
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Shellsburg Glee Clubs to Perform Love Pirates of Hawaii
The Shellsburg high school glee clubs will stage the operetta Love Pirates of Hawaii Friday night in the high school auditorium. Marian Reynolds and Louis Deklatz lead, with Marvin Holmes and Boyd Owens in supporting roles. Hawaiian numbers will be performed by mixed choruses from the two clubs.
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Investigation Notes on Family Welfare and Custody
Thompson said four of his five children were placed in a home because his wife cannot earn money. He cited financial strain and legal concerns affecting the family's stability.
Sermon Should Be Like A Red Hot Poker Says Luccock
Des Moines RP report notes Dr Halford Luccock of Yale Divinity School told 300 Iowa convocation delegates that a good sermon must be sharp direct and drive home to the individual preached at like a red hot poker or bayonet. He said too many sermons aim at the solar system rather than a human soul.
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Fort Des Moines Troops Reach Mississippi Flood Duty
About 400 cavalry and artillery men from Fort Des Moines are on duty in the Mississippi flood area. Officials say they will remain for the duration of the war or at least a month to handle flood difficulties.
Funeral services for Ernest Huling held in Maquoketa
Delmar resident Ernest Huling WPA worker was struck by a car on Highway 61 Tuesday night and died. Funeral services set for Friday at Carson-Balster mortuary Maquoketa with burial in Sutton cemetery Fulton. Survived by widow and eleven children in various Iowa locales. Born Fulton IA, lived in Dixon Tenn and Cedar Rapids before settling in Delmar.
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Brandon Cemetery elects 1937 officers
Brandon Cemetery association elected officers on Tuesday for 1937. President is Mrs. Edith Stainbrook, vice president Mrs. William Short, secretary Mrs. W. A. Deeter, and treasurer Mrs. Lizzie Albert.
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A P Moats Center Junctions Oldest Resident Dies
A P Moats 91 longtime Center Junction resident and Civil War veteran died at home Wednesday. Born June 22 1845 in Ashland county Ohio he came to Iowa in 1851 living in Davenport Maquoketa Scotch Grove and Center Junction. He served three years in Company H 38th Iowa infantry and later worked as a blacksmith. Survived by two daughters Mrs May Himebaugh and Mrs Grace Thompson and five sons Emmett George Kent Lyman Bert.
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Beer and Dancing in Iowa Taverns Face Major Reform
Des Moines AP report says Rep J P Gallagher leads a liquor control committee proposing drastic beer law revisions for the Forty-seventh Iowa General Assembly. Plans include a state board of beer control, stricter licensing, ban on sale in residential areas, and hearings before action aimed at separating beer from dancing.
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Plan Iowa City Council on Juvenile Delinquency
Iowa City to host a Monday February 22 meeting to form a Johnson County coordinating council aimed at reducing juvenile delinquency. Rev W S Drysinger leads the effort with speakers including Judges Harold Evans James Gaffney probation officer Mrs Mabel Evans and others inviting all service groups and PTA organizations in the county.
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Wind Drifts Snow In Vicinity Of Stanwood
Cedar county faced drifting snow for the first time in weeks as a strong wind pushed light snowfall into drifts on highways and railroads. A North Western section crew worked the Tipton Stanwood line with a freight train as school bus drivers reported delays due to the weather.
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All-Iowa Art Show to Open at University of Iowa
The All-Iowa Art Exhibition debuts Sunday in the University of Iowa Fine Arts building lounge. Organized by the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs and chaired by Mrs. Louis Pelzer, it features 75 works with $875 in prizes awarded to artists including Arnold Pyle, Edith Bell, F. A. Bliss, and Eugene Dana. Professors Longman and other artists will attend the Sunday afternoon event as the exhibit showcases contemporary Iowa art.
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Nashua
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Anti-Saloon League Replies to O'Brian in Iowa
In Des Moines the Anti-Saloon League released a resolution in reply to Dr. Robert E. O'Brian Iowa secretary of state and former Morningside College president. The group reaffirmed that selling and drinking liquor is a major social and economic issue and inherently a moral issue.
House contest lineups undecided in Des Moines
Reports say two Iowa house contest committees have not reached final decisions. Rep. Thomas Stimpson and Milton Peace clash over Clinton County results while H. L. Peyton leads in Harrison County. 54 54 deadlock in the chamber hinges on seating a contestant, with Speaker LaMar Foster opposing seating either challenger.
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Cedar County Raises Over $2000 for Flood Relief
TIPTON The Cedar county Red Cross chairman Ray A Potter Tipton reported Wednesday that Cedar county had raised more than 2000 for flood relief. A total of 1800 had already been forwarded to national headquarters and another 200 was forwarded Wednesday.
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