Union Leaders Face Kidnaping Charges in Sioux City
Three officials of the Sioux City AFL truckers union faced kidnapping for ransom charges. Charles Cunningham, Howard Fouts, and Ralph Johnson allegedly abducted George Brown, Merritt Brazier, and Marvin Cooklin on February 19, holding them at union HQ and near town to force H. G. Gibson to negotiate. Fouts and Johnson had prior South Dakota and federal sentences for related truck arson and conspiracy.
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Sioux City
Sioux City Truckers Union
AFL
Charles Cunningham
Howard Fouts
Ralph Johnm
Maurice Rawlings
Woodbury County
George Brown
Merritt Brazier
Marvin Cooklin
Havelock
Brown
Brazier
Rawlings
H. G. Gibson
Fouts and Johnson
South Dakota
Mrs Henry Nichols 84 Mother Of Mrs Eby
Mrs Henry C Nichols 84 pioneer West Liberty resident and mother of Mrs Moray L Eby of Cedar Rapids died after a long illness Surviving are her daughter two sons George P Nichols Harold Nichols five grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 30 p m at the Christian church West Liberty
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West Liberty
Henry C. Nichols
Moray L. Eby
Cedar Rapids
Nichols
Eby
George P. Nichols
Harold Nichols
Des Moines
Robert Eby
John C. Greedy
Mary
George Nichols
Clinton Nichols
The
Christian Church In
Funeral services for Grafton W Shedenhelm Marengo IA
Funeral services for Grafton William Shedenhelm 64 will be held Thursday at 2 p m at the Methodist church in Marengo with Rev George G Hunt officiating. He died at his home four miles southeast of Marengo after a several months illness. He was born in Marengo to L J and Martha Wood Shedenhelm and married Etta Yeaman in 1889. Survived by his wife two daughters Mrs Martha Comb Cedar Rapids and Mrs Lovell Gast Grand View two sons Russell and Ray at home a brother Ollie Shedenhelm and half brother Charley Myers of Marengo.
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Marengo
Grafton William Shedenhelm
George G. Hunt
Shedenhhelm
L. J
Martha Wood Shedenhelm
Etta Yeaman
Martha Comb
Cedar Rapids
Lovell Gast
Grand View
Russell
Ray
Ollie Shedenhelm
Charley Myers
Birthdays Arrive for Two Leap-Year Girls
Dorothy Ann Ellis and Twila Kroul, both eight, born on February 29, celebrate their unique birthdays this week. Dorothy plans a Friday supper party, Twila a Saturday afternoon gathering. They attend second grade with teacher Mrs Genevieve Burns.
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Marengo
Dorothy Ann Ellis
Glen Ellis
Twila Kroul
William Kroul
Dorothy
Twila
Genevieve Burns
Six Planets To Be Visible Wednesday
Drake University astronomers say six planets will appear in the western sky Wednesday evening with five visible to the naked eye: Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, and Mars. Uranus will form the chain but require a telescope to see.
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Des Moines
INS
Drake University
Mercury
Jupiter
Venus
Saturn
Mars
Uranus
Atalissa High Names Staff for 1940 Yearbook
Doris Burns is editor-in-chief for the 1940 Atalissa High School yearbook with assistants Ber nice Smith Ardyce Ellsworth Marilyn Foster Geneva Foster Raymond Depping Dorothy Rochau Wayne White Gerald Leggins Marie Passmore Fred Evans Frances DeVore Bernice Smith Robert Staley Lucille Gerdts Harold Spilger Leota Wathan Ronald Martin and Dalton Phillips. Supt. R A McBlain serves as adviser.
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Atalissa
Doris Burns
Bernice Smith
Ardyce Ellsworth
Marilyn Foster
Geneva Foster
Raymond Depping
Dorothy Rochau
Wayne White
Gerald Leggins
Marie Passmore
Fred Evans
Frances DeVore
Robert Staley
Lucille Gerdts
Harold Spilger
Leota Wathan
Ronald Martin
Dalton Phillips
Supt
R. A. McBlain
Legionnaires Hear Plea For Defense At Iowa Meeting
More than 700 post commanders and adjutants attended a two day Iowa Legion conference where National Commander Raymond J. Kelly urged defense spending. He called for a strong navy a secure canal and expanding air force and army. Arnolds Park was chosen for the 1940 Legion convention.
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Des Moines
INS
American Legion
Iowa
Raymond J. Kelly
Detroit
Panama Canal
Kelly
B. B. Hickenlooper
Cedar Rapids
George A. Wilson
Legionaires
Whitehill Seeks Reelection as Iowa Senator
Des Moines reports state Senator B. C. Whitehill of Marshalltown asked for nomination papers Tuesday sparking talk he may seek reelection to the Iowa Senate. He previously held the Marshalltown soldiers home post and may challenge Rep. John Knudson for the Republican nomination in the district.
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Des Moines
B. C. Whitehill
Marshalltown
Iowa
Chamber backs Sunday skating in Manchester rink
The Manchester Chamber of Commerce endorsed Sunday operation for D. J. Meggenburg’s roller skating rink despite Mayor Charlton and the council opposing it. Meggenburg had a six night a week permit at 25 dollars yearly and earlier faced a Sunday shutdown after a private party.
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Manchester
Manchester Chamber of Commerce
D. J. Meggenburg
S. B. Charlton
Meggenburg
Chamber of Commerce
Blind Veteran Loses Fight For Sight In Eye Transplant Failure
Fremont H. Clark a 41 year old World War II veteran lost vision after corneal transplants using infant and monkey tissue failed. Despite temporary light and color perception Clark’s eye ulcer and rupture ended any hope, though he praises Dr Castroviejo for advancing research and vows to continue fighting his blindness with support from his wife and seeing eye dog Patsy.
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The
Gazette
Wadena
Fremont H. Clark
Clark
New York City
Ramon Catraviejo
Columbia Medical Center
Castroviejo
State Blind School
Upper Iowa University
Patsy
Tipton Youths Indicted For Extortion Case
Grand jury indicts Wilbur Tracht 33 for lascivious acts with a child under 16. Harry Grings 18 and Kenneth Montz 17 charged with extortion and complicity. Grings and Montz allegedly obtained $800 from Tracht under threats. Tracht released on bond, unmarried, lives on farm near Tipton. Grings jailed. Montz in juvenile custody. Grings and Tracht to be arraigned Wednesday. County Attorney Reid L. Hunt led investigation. Jury served five days.
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Tipton
Wilbur Tracht
Harry Grings
Kenneth Montz
Grings
Montz
Tracht
Here
Reid L. Hunt
Save a Life Always Stop at Highway Stop Signs
Public safety notice urges strict adherence to stop signs at intersections warning that more fatalities occur there than elsewhere. Emphasizes caution for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists in urban and rural crossings.
File For School Election Nominations For Reelection
Miss Elda M. Kemp filed for reelection to the school board and E A Lagerquist for reelection as school treasurer. Kemp has served nine years on the board. Both seats expire this year. Election set for March 11.
Indian Creek Fish and Game club elects new officers
New officers for the coming year were elected Monday by the Indian Creek Fish and Game club. Officers named include President Paul Beach Vice-President Charles Dye Secretary Frank Heffron Treasurer Bob Hess and Work Committee Chair Elmer Mitchell.
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Indian Creek Fish and Game Club
Paul Beach
Charles Dye
Frank Heffron
Bob Hess
Elmer Mitchell
Lenten Service at St Pauls Lutheran Church
Lenten services set for Wednesday at 7 45 p m at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev Carl E Krog delivering a sermon titled Jesus on Trial By His Disciples. Sunday school teachers of St Pauls Lutheran Church meet tonight at 7 30 at Mrs Ben Tudeens home.
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St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Carl E. Krog
Jesus
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Ben Tudeen
Dinner at 577 Twelfth Street Honors Guest
Mrs. Kenneth Silker entertained at dinner Sunday at her home. Miss Helen Bubla of Cedar Rapids was an out-of-town guest.
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Kenneth Silker
Twelfth Street
Helen Bubla
Cedar Rapids
Dykes Guests Visit New Hampton Parents Sunday
Mr and Mrs Melvin Dykes of New Hampton were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs C A Dykes, the couple's parents, during a family visit.
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Melvin Dykes
New Hampton
Mr. Dykes
C. A. Dykes
Student Eugene Newlin to Visit Fort Wayne Parents
Eugene Newlin a student at Indiana Technical College Fort Wayne will arrive Tuesday evening to spend a week with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred C Newlin.
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Eugene Newlin
Indiana Technical College
Fort Wayne
Fred C. Newlin
Local Resident Undergoes Emergency Operation
H. P. Kline of 297 Eighth Avenue underwent an emergency operation Monday evening at St. Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids. He is making a satisfactory recovery.
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H. P. Kline
Eighth Avenue
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Choir meets Thursday at Methodist church at 7 30 p.m
The choir of the Methodist church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the church.
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Methodist Church
West Marion Garden Club Meets at Neff Home
The West Marion Garden club will meet Wednesday at 2 30 at Mrs Elmer Neff home 725 Fifth avenue Mrs Carl Carver will lead the lesson.
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West Marion
Community events and obituaries noted in Marion notices
Family nights at Christian church Wednesday include a 6 30 picnic supper led by the Men s Bible class and a program by the Rev Vernon H Carter. Ira D Horst 45 died after a long illness born November 21 1894, Orrville Ohio. The Ehaweetanda Camp Fire group meets Wednesday at 4 20 p m in the public library auditorium. Several bake sale and social notices from local clubs and churches accompany the day’s calendar.
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The
Christian Church
Vernon H. Carter
Ira D. Horst
Orrville
Marion
J. M. Horst
Canton, O
Ehaweetanda
Musical Literary club hosts Russian music program reading
The Musical Literary club met with Mrs. Emery J. Miller guiding the study of Russian music led by Miss Lula Toms. The program featured vocal and piano solos plus duets by Toms, Mrs. Robison, Burns, and Kinser, and a discussion on The World's Largest Carillon by Metta Whitcomb.
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Musical Literary Club
Emery J. Miller
Lula Toms
C. Merle Robison
Metta Whitcomb
Patmos Commandery plans district school of instruction
Patmos Commandery No 27 K T will hold a district school of instruction Wednesday at 3 pm in the Masonic temple. Members from Cedar Rapids Belle Plaine Iowa City and Vinton will attend. Supper at 6 pm and work at 7 30 pm. Members urged to wear full uniform. Mrs E C Ainley hosted Monday to the Ivanhoe club.
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Patmos Commandery No
K. T
Masonic Temple
Cedar Rapids
Belle Plaine
Iowa City
Vinton
Columbus City Woman To Celebrate 95th Birthday Open House
Mrs. Eleanora Colton of Columbus City will host an open house Friday afternoon for her ninety fifth birthday. A long time resident and former schoolteacher, she moved to the city over 70 years ago and later managed the family store after her husband’s Civil War veteran retirement. She is active in the Eastern Star and Methodist church with two daughters and three granddaughters.
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Columbus Junction
Eleanora Colton
Columbus City
Ohio
Iowa
W. W. Garner
Garner
Colton
University of Iowa
Frank Colton
West Liberty
Eastern Star Lodge
Honor Fayette Couple On 50th Anniversary
A surprise dinner honored Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Spatcher for their golden wedding, on the eve of their 50th anniversary. Mr. Spatcher was born October 12, 1871 in Arlington and Mrs. Spatcher, Lela Ogden, was born March 5, 1873 in New York.
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Gazette
Fayette
Albert M. Spatcher
Mr. Spatcher
Arlington
Lela Ogden
George A. Spatcher
Fern Payne
West Union
Irene Debow
Spatcher
Annie Paul
Josie Burger
Rose Caudle
Julia Russell
George Paul
William Mullins
Grinnell Elderly Banker Hurt in Home Fall
John Goodfellow a 94 year old retired banker living alone here slipped and fell Sunday afternoon sustaining a broken hip. Attendants at St Francis hospital report he is as well as could be expected after the accident and is under medical care.
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Grinnell
John Goodfellow
Goodfellow
St. Francis Hospital
Speaker at Iowa Safety Council Annual Meeting
Principal speaker at the Iowa State Safety Council annual election and business meeting in Des Moines Sunday will be Paul Jones publicity director of the National Safety Council. Jones, with the national council for three years, formerly was a Cleveland newspaper man.
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Iowa State Safety Council
Des Moines
Paul Jones
Chicago
National Safety Council
Jones
National Council
Cleveland
Ossian Farmer Dies by Own Action in Abdominal Wound
Ossian area farmer Herman Stoll a longtime resident north of Ossian died Monday from a self inflicted gunshot to the abdomen. In poor health for some time he leaves his wife and daughter Ruth. He had rented the Emily Benson farm and planned to move March 1.
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Ossian
Herman Stoll
Ruth
Stoll
Emily Benson
Cedar County judges draw March jurors for Cedar County court
Tipton Pettit jurors for the March Cedar county district court term were drawn Monday. The term opens March 18 with Judge Charles J. Haas of Marion presiding. grand jurors reported as directed and a large list of petite jurors including Nellie Trump Mechanicsville Ronald Harness Clarence Frank Vetter West Branch and many others across Tipton Wilton Junction London and surrounding towns.
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Tipton
Cedar County
Charles J. Haas
Marion
Nellie Trump
Mechanicsville
Ronald Harness
Clarence
Frank Vetter
West Branch
Fred Deerberg
London
DeVere Young
Emil Lamaack
Wilton Junction
Harry
Elva Helmet
Arthur Bartscher
Otis Barkhurst
James E. Elliott
Downey
Paul Shultz
L. B. Dauber
A. T. Bright
Massillon
Earl Escher
John Sharpless
G. D. Crispin
Eddie Wulf
Alfred Munn
Durant
P. M. Hoff
James M. Ward
M. C. Snider
Chris Hansen
Lowden
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Nettie Greer
Frank Randall
George Smith
John Kimm
Oscar Anthes
George Goodyear
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A. A. Hardin
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John F. Kinstler
Delbert Shaw
Janice
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