Mason proposes investigation into Iowa insurance merger
Senator E J Mason a Democrat from Brooklyn urged a six member committee to probe the 1931 merger of Mason City Modern Brotherhood of America and Toronto Ontario based Independent Order of Foresters. He alleges policyholders suffered losses over a million dollars and seeks to trace a $300 000 secret payment to Mason City officers and to probe the state insurance department.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Senate
E. J. Mason
Brooklyn
State
Mason City
Toronto
Canada
Pen
Mason
Modern ‘Brotherhood of America
Independent
Order of Foresters
E. W. Clark
Clyde Herring
State Insurance Department
Iowa City Woman Rose Tauber Dies at 92
Mrs. Rose Tauber aged 92 died unexpectedly at her Iowa City home Tuesday. Funeral services are planned for Thursday. A Bohemia native, she had lived in Iowa City most of her life. Survived by son Frank of Iowa City and three daughters Mrs. Michael Jirava Mrs. George Hornung and Mrs. Fat Zara, all of Iowa City.
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the Gazette
Iowa City
Rose Tau‘ber
Bohemia
Frank
Michael Jirava
George Hornung
Fat Zara
Ene City
Sets Aside Assignment Of Kroupa Farm Lease
Judge W L Eichendorf set aside the farm lease transfer from W L Kroupa of Cedar Rapids to Ralph Lupton of Tama after a two day hearing. The ruling cited improper attorney involvement in litigation and ordered Lupton to account within twenty days for any compensation. Kroupa was represented by Frank Healy. Lupton by Vernon L Kepford.
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B Spedal
the Gazette
West Union
W. L. Eichendorf
W. L.kroupa
Cedar Rapids
Ralph ‘Lupton
Tama
Lupton
Kroupa
Donnan
Fayette County
Eichendorf
Supreme Court
Americans
Iowa Bar Associations
Frank Healy
Vernon L. Kepford
sToledo
Marengo Commercial Club Names Officers
Marengo Lewis Swezey was reelected president Tuesday night to succeed Harold V. Ellis. Otto E. Panknen was chosen vice president, R. R. Schroeder treasurer, and Glenn Ellis added to the board of directors. Lloyd Lynch spoke to the group on income tax problems after a dinner at the Masonic hall.
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Marengo
Lewis Swezey
Marengo Commercial Club
Harold V. Ellis
Otto ‘E. Panknen
R. R. Schroeder
Glenn Ellis
Lloyd Lynch
Masonic Hall
There’s No Place Like Home Even If Its A Jail
Tama resident Milton Armstrong 75 to Tama appears at jail door to demand admission and is sentenced to thirty days for intoxication by Justice Lew Smith. He previously completed an eighteen month Leavenworth liquor sentence and was paroled, then returned to jail after violating parole. He complains of Leavenworth food and prefers Tama jail life.
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Gazette
Tama
Milton Armstrong
Tama County
Lew Smith
Milt
Leavenworth
Legion Leader Urges Quick Payment of War Vets Certificates
State Commander William Rathke of Glenwood urged Benton county American Legion members to demand immediate payment of adjusted compensation certificates for World War II veterans. He argued government debt recognition and noted large relief fund figures while highlighting support from Major E. A. Conley, Mrs. Clara Cullison, Victor Sieverding, and Magnus Gunderson at Legion Hall in Vinton.
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Vinton
National American Legion Organization
William Rathke
Glenwood
Benton County American Legion
Legion Hall
Rathke
United States
E. A. Conley
Marshalltown
State Motor Vehicle Patrol
Clara Cullison
Victor ,Sieverding
Grundy
Magnus Gunderson
Norway
Benton County school calendar approved for 4 events
The Benton County Better Sail League approved a calendar listing a county basketball tournament in Keystone February 14 to 16, a declamatory contest in Shellsburg February 25, sectional basketball in Vinton March 7 to 9, a county spelling contest in Keystone March 25, and a state spelling test in Des Moines April 27. Next league meeting set for Shellsburg March 26. West Branch Juanita chapter OES held a school of instruction led by Mrs. Stella Sandrock with initiation ceremonies and observed the chapter’s 35th anniversary.
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Winton
Benton County
Newhall Monay
Keystone
Shellsburg
Vinton
Urbana
Newhall
Des Moines
W. T. Weems
League
Supt. Thompson
West Branch
Juanita
Stella Sandrock
Cedar Rapids
Masonic Rooms
Mildred Speight
F. H. Christee
Grattan Retrial Opens Next Week in Decorah
In Winneshiek district court the retrial of 87 year old Civil War veteran Marvin T. Grattan begins Monday. Convicted of the 1933 murder of Claude Meade, Grattan's life sentence was set aside by the supreme court and the case remanded for trial. His defense counsel includes J. A. Nelson, aided by former G A R official James W. Willett. Grattan may plead guilty to manslaughter. he has resided at the Marshalltown State Soldiers home with his wife since removal from Fort Madison penitentiary.
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James W. Willett
Tama
High Court
Willett
J. A. Nelson
George W. Patterson
Nelson
Grattan
Supreme Court
Marshalltown
Clyde L. Herring
Reed of Wheatland Dies at 62 in Davenport Hospital
Charles Adelbert Reed 62 of Wheatland died in a Davenport hospital. Born September 25 1873 in Norway Iowa he married Laura Mae Thompson April 4 1900 at Tipton. Survived by widow seven children and three brothers funeral Thursday at 2 pm at the family residence conducted by Rev A C Fischer.
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Wheatland
Charlies Adelbert Reed
Davenport
Mr. Reed
Norway
David Reed
Laura Mae Thompson
Tipton
Olin
North Western Railroad
Stanwood
Lowdon
DeWitt
Sabedia Clemments
Lisbon
Nancy Clemments
Three Cities Entered In S U S Play Festival
Iowa City Fort Dodge Greenfield and Orange City have entered casts in the University of Iowa play production festival on March 28 29 and 30 The Fort Dodge group will perform in the original play division while Orange City and Greenfield enter high school casts in the class B one act division An institute for directors and players will accompany the festival with discussions on stagecraft costuming lighting directing playwriting and teaching dramatics Ely high school pupils present a three act comedy As A Woman Thinketh Friday evening at the American Legion hall under Edward E Osborn with a listed cast of students
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the Gazette
Iowa City
Fort Dodge
Greenfield
Orange City
University of Iowa
Ely
Ely High School
American Legion Hall
Edward E. Osborn
Joe Bechka
Emily Binko
Bessie Cesticky
John W. Clark
Norbert Krob
Robert Krob
Dean Lockwood
Olga Lorence
Florentine Lustick
Adelaide Nemecek
George Pisarik
Lumir Skripsky
Verne H. Upmie
Iowa News in Brief Highlights Local Contests and Meetings
Ralph Fratzke won first in the Iowa high school declamatory contest with Frances Rueber second. Betty Lockwood captured first in drama with Beatrice Hocine second. Earl Parke led humor, Margaret Stalnaker second. Pianist and vocalist were Kathryn Sarset and Una Hodson. judges included Mrs. Ra ccinez of Sumner, Mrs. Das kam of Cresco, Robert Graham of West Union. In Wyoming, Mrs. M R Terhune elected Hawthorne Club president. Williamsburg library board eyed two new members. public works project chosen later with PWA funding 40 percent and city 60 percent. Mayor Stake and officials traveled to Des Moines to present options.
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Maynard
Ralph Fratzke
Frances Rueber
Betty Lockwood
Beatrice Hocine
Earl Parke
Margaret Stalnaker
Kathryn Sarset
Una Hodson
Fernn Hileman
Otto Raccinez
W. B. Brown
Williamsburg
Public Library Board
Henry Thinghes
Thomas O'Dowd
Gayle Schroeder
James ,Hodgson
Fred Blythe
Ed Evans
Watts
Hughes
Robert Harris
L. J. Hogan
John Donohoe
Bert Hanson
Howard Still
Ann Kelly
Alice Scholl
George Stake
PWA
Stake
Ed von Hoene
P. H. Giblin
Des Moines
Old Globe Troupe to Stage Twelfth Night and Julius Caesar
The Old Globe Theater Players present Julius Caesar and Twelfth Night at Cornell College on Thursday at 8 p.m. The troupe, directed by Thomas Wood Stevens, performs in Shakespearean style on a stage built to original theater plans, promising swift scene changes.
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Old Globe
Julius Caesar
Cornell
Gazette
Mount Vernon
Cornell College
Old Globe Theater Players
Thomas Wood Stevens
West Liberty Couple Observe Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Barnes marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the home of their son-in-law and daughter in South Prairie. Married Feb 11 1885 the couple's celebration drew relatives including three attendees from the original wedding. Barnes known for Apple orchards and horticulture. both are active in local church and fraternal lodges.
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West Liberty
B. W. Barnes
R. R. Wricht
South Prairie
Indiana
Mr. Barnes
Barnes
Tva Templeman
P. N. Gibson
Fannie Leabhart
Tipton
Ten Dealers Enter Cars In Iowa City Auto Show
Ten local auto mobile dealers will display their latest models at the Automobile show sponsored by the Iowa City Lions' club here next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Thirty other booths, in which general and home appliances will be exhibited, will also be set up.
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The
Iowa City
Iowa City Lions’ Club
Iowa Seeks Permit For Des Moines River Power Project
Iowa and its planning board asked the Federal Power Commission for a permit to build a dam on the Des Moines River near Bonaparte thirty eight miles from the river mouth. The plan aims at public power development with recreation reforestation and aid for displaced workers. Power would serve state owned mills and small industries. no private profit. Robert W. Curtis of Keokuk holds a preliminary permit for a downstream dam.
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Washington
Iowa
Federal Power Commission
State of
State Planning Board
Power Commission
Des Moines
Bonaparte
Robert W. Curtis
Keokuk
Permit Expires August 3 For Power Commission License
The permit expires August 3, and he would have until then to file an application for a power commission license.
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Power Commission
Coach Solem Describes Hauptmann Trial Drama
Iowa coach Ossie Solem watched the Bruno Hauptmann trial in Flemington New Jersey and compared it to a county fair. He called Hauptmann and Colonel Lindbergh the central figures and noted Hauptmann’s groomed, handsome appearance and Solem predicted a life sentence unlikely.
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Iowa Cyty
Ossie Solem
University of Iowa
Flemington
N. J
Bruno Hauptmann
Iowa
Kiwanis Club
Col
Charles Lindbergh
Hauptmann
Colonel Lindbergh
Salem
Senators Targeted by Hoax Phone Calls
Iowa senators report late night calls urging them to visit Judge Bradshaw for something important. Three Democrats, including Carolyn Pendray and Howard Baldwin, recall being offered money. Paul Schmidt says no money was mentioned. Bradshaw, a Des Moines attorney, suspects pranksters or drunks as the culprits.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Judge Bradshaw
Carolyn Pendray
Howard Baldwin
Paul Schmidt
Iowa City
Schmidt
Iowa City Woman Sues for Damages in Car Crash
Nellie Jackson of Iowa City sues Anthony H. Jiras for 5758.50 in district court over an August 8 1934 collision near Tiffin. Jiras counters with 2112. Tuesday the court allowed Mary Detert a claim of 600 against the Anna Elias estate.
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the Gazette
Iowa City
Nellie Jackson
Anthony H. Jiras
Miss Jackson
Tiffin
Jiras
Mary Detert
Anna Elias
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