G O P Slate Nears Full As Blue May Enter Iowa Race
Des Moines AP report outlines Iowa primary field nearly complete with Gov. Robert D. Blue expected to file by March 15. Democrats target congress seats in the Third Fifth and Seventh districts as party hopefuls, including Ernest J. Seeman, W. L. Browner, and Sewell Onawa attorney, seek nominations. Major offices show incomplete fields with Lt. Gov. Kenneth being noted as unopposed thus far.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Robert D. Blue
Lou Gardner
Blue
Congress
Ernest J. Seeman
Waterloo
Gwynne
W. L. Browner
Paul Cunningham
Sewell — Onawa
Ren. F. Geage
Jensen
Extra
Commerce Commission
David B. Long
Warren MacHenry
B. M. Richardson
Kenneth
Reformatory Map Highlights Linn Polk County Inmates
A map at Anamosa by E W Carlsen uses red green and yellow pegs to show 625 inmates 1945 admissions departures and paroled figures by county including Linn and Polk as top sources. The ward for the criminally insane houses 106 inmates with 335 paroles outstanding and 33 life sentences.
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Reformatory
Linn County
Polk
Des Moines
Anamosa
E. W. Carlsen
State Board of Control
Fort Madison
Carlson
Peadice
Ft. Madison
Townsend criticizes employer in pension plan dispute
Davenport report quotes Dr. Francis E. Townsend calling the employer unfair for holding both ends of the stick in a pension plan dispute. Townsend, a pension plan advocate, spoke Saturday.
Jail Sentence For Violating 1928 Liquor Injunction
Pete A. Rand former operator of the Mainliner night club was ordered by District Judge Lou Ladd to pay a 1000 dollar fine and serve six months in jail for contempt. The sentence runs concurrent with a 12 month term from last week. Rand was found guilty of violating the 1928 liquor injunction and faces additional charges with potential penalties up to three years.
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DES Moines
Pete A. Rand
Mainliner
Lou Ladd
Rand
Ladd
Story County
Mainliner Club
Iowa
New USES Schedule Shifts for Tipton Anamosa Interviews
A new U S Employment Service schedule announced by supervisor John A Scorpis places Tipton field interviews on the courthouse third floor every Tuesday 10 a m to 4 p m starting Jan 22 with no Tipton coverage before that date. Anamosa will have no field man this week. Interviews in Marengo occur Thursdays 10 a m to 4 p m on the second floor post office. Vinton interviews remain Fridays 11 a m to 4 p m at the courthouse.
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U. S
Tipton
Anamosa
John A. Scorpis
Cedar Rapids
Jones County
End Vanton Cei Ules
Marengo
Vinton
Traer Assured 20 NHA Housing Units for Veterans
Mayor F. E. Brutsman announced that the National Housing Agency has allotted 20 housing units to Traer to house veterans and families. Chicago regional office approved the Dec 1 application. units are 13 by 38 prefabricated double bedroom homes delivery expected after Congress funded transport and erection. Sixteen veterans have signed up for the units.
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Traer
F. E. Brutsman
National Housing Agency
Chicago
NHA
Washington, D. C
Brutsman
Reas Co Asi
Uni
Chicago Nha
Manchester price panel keeps work pace steady under new policy
The OPA price panel in Manchester, Delaware County, will stay active and capable after a policy shift. Chamber president Laverne Becker praised the panel for curbing price violations and said the panel’s work keeps citizens aware that price control serves their welfare.
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Manchester
Delaware County
Laverne Becker
Clyde Bigham
W. C. S. Busby
OPA
Des Moines
Walter D. Kline
Iowa
Becker
County-wide Initiation For Legion at Anamosa
Anamosa hosts a county-wide initiation for the American Legion with E. J. Newell of Davenport as featured speaker. After the ceremony post commanders and adjutants plan a county organization. Oxford Junction Olin Wyoming Monticello and Anamosa posts present candidates. Hanford Post No 5 Cedar Rapids leads degree work under Emil Farragut. Simon A. Davidian delivers a lecture in the high school auditorium.
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Anamosa
E. J. Newell
Davenport
Iowa
the American Legion
Oxford Junction
Olin
Wyoming
Monticello
Hanford
Cedar Rapids
Emil Farragut
Simon A. Davidian
Two Women and Man Given 10 Year Terms for Bad Checks
In Des Moines AP report three members of a St. Louis foursome who passed nearly 700 dollars in counterfeit checks on merchants were sentenced to 10 years by District Judge Tom K. Morrow. The fourth member faces sentencing Tuesday. Leo Vandon 26 drew an Anamosa reformatory term, Betty L Mantle 21 and Shirley Mae Lutz 19 to Rockwell City Women's Reformatory, Paul Hugh Rafferty 24 sought delay until his mother could attend.
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DES Moines
St. Louis
Tom K. Morrow
Leo Vandon
Anamosa Reformatory
Betty L. Mantle
Shirley Mae Lutz
Rockwell City
Women's Relief Corps Expires at Anamosa
The Fred Steele chapter of the Women's Relief Corps surrendered its charter to the Iowa department and is no longer an organization. Organized in Anamosa in 1887, the corps focused on civic and patriotic enterprises.
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Anamosa
Fred Steele
The
Women’s Relief Corps
Iowa Department
County Home Expansion Needed for Recalling Custodial Patients
Linn county supervisors discussed recalling custodial patients from state hospitals if county home upgrades are made. The 70 year old building near Marion needs tile, nurse housing, and better toilets to house additional insane and poor residents. Bleakley, the steward, says taxes would be required for major improvements, and fire and toilet concerns remain key issues.
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Linn County
Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Marion
Elmer Seevell
Clare Petty
Springville
C. L
Petty
William Bleakley
Bleakley
Otto Hanzlik
Linn
the Gazette
Independence
Arthur Axmear
Veterans Hospital
Hanzlik
Tieats
Inde
New Evening College Established at Drake
Des Moines AP says Drake University forms a new Evening College to coordinate Iowa education programs and extension activities. Dr Henry G Harmon, president, announced the opening January 26 with a faculty plan. John H Hutchinson will be dean. Classes already run for teachers in Marshalltown Chariton Oskaloosa and rural Lucas County teachers.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Drake
Enry G. Harmon
Marshalltown
Chariton
Oskaloosa
Fish and Game Group Names Kehrli Chief
Elmer Kehrli of west of Manchester was named president of the Delaware County Fish and Game association at its annual meeting. Arthur D. John M. Brayton as vice president Percy R. Lillibridge as secretary treasurer. Directors include G. H. Gill Clarence File Maurice Raymond Brown Hubert Cocking Louis Reilly Bert Barth Greeley Josephs McKihott Ree McElliott Masonville Ronald Davey Earlville.
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Manchester
Elmer Kehrli
Delaware County Fish and Game Association
Kehrli
Arthur D
Construction of Pool At Iowa City Stalled
Iowa City officials report the city pool project is stalled as of now. H S Ivie chairman of contracts cites material and inter department delays while a site clearing for the park proceeds in the city.
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Iowa City
H. S. Ivie
Inter
Ivie
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