Iowa House Recommends Three Dry Measures in Biennial Wrangle
The Iowa House liquor control committee backed three anti saloon league bills to allow local option on liquor stores and beer sales and to separate beer from other merchandise. Wet members warned the vote would trigger a familiar biennial liquor fight as the House contemplates further action.
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Corning
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Guardians, Inc
Davenport
Van Horne Couple To Observe Their Fiftieth Anniversary
Special to The Gazette Van Horne Mr and Mrs Will F Rieke will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with open house from 6 to 9 PM at their home southeast of Van Horne. Attending will be their four daughters, 13 grandchildren, and Rev L W Bock and his wife.
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Orin C. Thompson
L W. Bock
Cedar Falls
Kennedy, Neb
W. A. Stauffer
Barrington, Tl
Leah
Ames
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Rieke
van Horne Evangelical Church
Three Clayton County Taverns Are Raided
Saturday evening, deputies and state investigators raided White Springs tavern, Hiway Inn, and Twin Bluffs tavern in Clayton County. Four slot machines and liquor were seized, with four officials and a state bureau of investigation rep present. Operators A H Hartman and Ed Coon face district court informations.
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Clayton County
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Mueller
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State Bureau of Investigation
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McGregor
A. H. Hartman
West McGregor
Twin Bluffs
Marquette
Ed Coon
E. K. Roggensack
Drag River For Eighth Drowning Victim In Prairie du Chien
Workmen drag the Mississippi at Prairie du Chien Wisconsin for the body of Clarence Sanderson 25 near Waukon believed drowned when an automobile containing young folk went into eight feet of water Saturday night Seven bodies were recovered from the car when it was pulled from the river His hat floated on the water and his father Carl Sanderson watched the search Monday The car went over the ice into the river after tolls at the Marquette bridge suggested he was not aboard The party had spent hours at a tavern and restaurant in Prairie du Chien The bridge superintendent C E Ferris Marquette is pictured nearby
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Waukon
Sanderson
Marquette Bridge
Carl Sanderson
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Marquette
Tama Man Injured In Freak Accident
Tama Glen Anderson, 24, Tama, was severely injured Monday loading ice for Dutton Ice Co. A cake of ice broke the upright supporting the platform, sending him about 15 feet and fracturing both bones of his left leg. He was treated at Tama clinic and returned home with a leg cast.
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Iowa House Rejects Tax Plan Targeting Big Insurers
Des Moines reports the Iowa House sent back a left wing bill taxing land over 640 acres owned by a single party or firm, aimed at insurance companies with foreclosed farms. Rep. Gustave Alesch pushed for floor passage but failed to secure a two thirds vote amid opposition citing socialist leanings.
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Plymouth
Alesch
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Ways and Means
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van Oosterhout
How to Make a Splendid Cough Remedy at Home
A simple home cough remedy uses 2 cups granulated sugar and 1 cup water to dissolve, then add 21 ounces Pinex from a druggist to a pint bottle. The syrup yields a long lasting, effective cough suppressant that eases breathing and relieves throat irritation, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Iowa City Bus Strike Ends with Service Restored
Henry Negus, president of Iowa City Coach, announced all buses are back on regular schedules after a two week strike. Fifteen drivers and mechanics walked out February 11 over wages a six day week and a closed shop. Non-union drivers have filled routes since last week as strikers picket downtown stops.
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Henry Negus
Iowa City Coach Company
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Preserve The American Way Of Life
Virgil Hancher, president of the University of Iowa, urged Iowa Legion leaders to preserve the American way of life by grassroots action and responsible community leadership. He cited Benjamin Franklin and stressed practical example over speech, warning leaders to uphold civility and republican ideals in society.
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Virgil Hancher
University of Iowa
Iowa American Legion
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Franklin
H. H. Liddy Elected Clayton Democrats Chair
H H Liddy of Littleport a former Clayton county clerk of courts was elected chair man of the Clayton county democratic central committee at a special meeting in the courthouse last Saturday evening He succeeds J J Tayek of Monona who resigned to become superintendent of the county insane hospital effective March 1
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Littleport
Clayton County
Democratic Central Committee
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Monona
County Insane Hospital
GOP reveals Iowa plan to shrink nine districts to eight
Des Moines GOP figure H A Tex Grantham outlines a proposed eight district map in his weekly column. The plan moves to cut one seat due to population lag and lists eastern Iowa divisions including Clinton Scott Muscatine Cedar Johnson Louisa Henry Des Moines Washington Lee with a total 338,152. Other proposed lines cover Jackson Dubuque Jones Linn Benton Tama Black Hawk Grundy and more counties with varied population totals.
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H. A “Tex” Grantham
Republican State Central Committee
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Henry
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Benton
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Kennedy In Contention For State Checker Title
Bobby Martin, 25, Davenport, remained in the running as the state checker tourney entered its second day. Three contenders trailed him: Bob Kennedy Cedar Rapids Will Cook Ocheyedan Ia and Howard Owen Davenport. The finals probably will be Tuesday night.
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Bobby Martin
Bob Kennedy
Cedar Rapids
Will Cook
Ocheyedan
Howard Owen
Patrolman Krutchen Suspended From Iowa Highway Patrol
Des Moines AP reports Harry L. Krutchen of Ottumwa has been suspended from the Iowa Highway Patrol. Commissioner Karl Fischer gave no reason. Krutchen, on the force since 1937, remains off active duty.
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Iowa Public Safety Department
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Ottumwa
Lewa
Pioneer Stanwood Couple To Celebrate Anniversary
Stanwood residents Mr. and Mrs. Louie Meyer celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a noon family dinner and an open house tea. The couple, who married in 1891, will be joined by their four sons their daughters four grandchildren and extended family. They emigrated from Germany in the 1880s and have long been members of St. John's Evangelical church in Clarence.
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Louie W. Meyer
Jerry Hartog
Hartog
Tipton
Pauline L. Meyer
Cedar Rapids
Mery Meyer
Kenneth
Ruth
Martha Jean Meyer
Mr. Meyer
Iowa
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Germany
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St. John’s Evangelical Church
Clarence
Kinzie Kinzie Marriage Sealed at Robins Home
Miss Oral Matheny daughter of Mrs Irma Matheny Robins and Edward Kinzie son of Mr and Mrs Lester Kinzie Cerro Gordo were married Saturday evening at the bride's uncle and aunt Earle Boyd home Elder Lester Kinzie performed the ceremony The Kinzie and Matheny families and Edna Kinzie of Delphi Ind attended The couple will reside in Robins with out of town guests entertained at the Boyd home over the weekend.
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Everett Kinzie
Delphi
Ind
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Evelyn Lanning
Toddville
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Russell Miller
Lafayette
Kinzie
Marion Woman Weds Waterloo Man in Home Ceremony
Miss Laura Shirley of Marion and Robert C. Nass of Waterloo were married Sunday at 2 30 p m at the bride’s mother’s home 1962 Fifth Avenue by Rev L W Inman pastor of the Baptist church The bridal attendants were Mr and Mrs Max Zwanziger of Waterloo A luncheon was served by Mrs Dorothy Ellis An out of town guest Mrs Martha M Nass mother of the groom The couple will make their home in Waterloo where Mr Nass works as an iron welder.
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Fifth Avenue
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Athenian Club Reschedules Colonial Party At KV Cafe
Members plan to attend the Colonial costume party Thursday at 8 p.m. at the KV cafe must reserve with Mrs Fred Lutz at 413-J before Wednesday. Members are asked to note the date change and bring "idle" books to the party.
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Marion High School Basketball Schedule Before Sectionals
The Marion team will travel to Anamosa on Tuesday evening and play Monticello at Monticello on Friday. These are the final games before the sectional tournament set for March 5 to 8, with Marion competing in the tournament on March 7.
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Disturbance arrests in Cedar Rapids area noted
Donald Lloyd and Milo Webb, both 23, of Cedar Rapids were arrested for causing a disturbance at the Eda burn beer parlor. They posted bonds of 10 dollars each, were released, and face a Wednesday hearing in Mayor Pazour's court. Other local social news and church events are listed.
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Milo Webb
Cedar Rapids
Edaburn
John H.pazour
Alleged Hanging At Glenwood Inmate Case Sparks $1641 Claim
Des Moines report states a Glenwood state hospital inmate allegedly hanged by another inmate led to a $1641 damages and funeral expense claim. The suit cites negligence by staff leaving an impaired inmate in charge as key cause of the death of a boy aged about 14 in 1939.
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Matheson
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Mrs Elizabeth McGaw Vernon Dies At 92 In Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon obituary for Elizabeth W McGaw age 92 who died at her son Prof Fred M McGaw's home after a stroke. She was born September 12 1848 in Williamsport Pennsylvania and lived with her son six years. Survived by three sons Hampton McGaw Woodville NH Thomas McGaw New York City. Funeral Wednesday at 1 30 at Neff chapel with Rev Glenn Rowley officiating.
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