Drought Clamps Canadian Regions Amid Border Impact
Canada reports severe arid conditions across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with grasshopper threats stem rust hail losses and June rains affecting northern areas. The drought sits across the U S border from North Dakota and Montana as Manitoba faces widespread dryness. In Ohio area Toledo district court sees two more divorce suits filing as Donald Southard seeks separation from Clara Gertrude Southard.
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Ottawa
Ont
Midwest
Canadian Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Manitoba
Rocky Mountains
North Dakota
Montana
Red River Valley
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Toledo
Donald Southard
Traer
Clara Gertrude Southard
Willie Willis Reflects on Perception and Behavior
Willie Willis comments on how his everyday good conduct goes unnoticed while any misstep draws quick attention. He discusses public judgment and the challenge of proving consistent character amid scrutiny.
Divorce Suit Seeks Custody and Desertion Allegation
Anna M. Fiala of Tama files for divorce from Frank Fiala citing desertion as grounds and seeks absolute custody of their child.
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Anna M. Fiala
Tama
Frank Fiala
Car Ditches After Steering Gear Breaks injuring Passenger
Police were notified by Robert Gillan of 1415 B avenue NE of an automobile accident Monday evening on the old Marion road around 7 p m. The steering gear broke, the car left the road and overturned into a ditch. Raymond Quaid 18 of 1415 B avenue NE suffered cuts on his hands and was a passenger.
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Robert Gillan
B Avenue NE
Raymond Quaid
Gillan
Marion Road
Quaid
Officers Installed By Maine Lodge Of The Odd Fellows
Maine lodge No. 643 of the Odd Fellows installed officers Tuesday at Maine lodge hall 838 First Avenue East. The ceremony was led by Elmer J. Ulch district deputy grand master and staff from Ely. New officers include Noble Grand Ed Dose and Junior Post Grand W E Dyson with committees named for finance social and refreshments. Initiation work was postponed due to extreme heat.
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Maine Lodge No
Odd Fellows
Maine Lodge
First Avenue
Elmer J. Ulch
Ely
W. E. Dyson
Ed Dose
Carroll T. Briggs
C. Metz Gordley
Alvin Dare
Charles Wright
Maurice Jones
J. L. Hemminger
Noble Grand
Harry L. Moody
James H. Woodside
Vice Grand
John G. Farley
George C. Smith
Inside Guardian
Dan Castle
Outhide
L. J. Hansen
Strangers’ Relief Committee
E. A. Tuck
Verne Gordon
W. F. Jepson
James Geist
Joe Hronek
Charles Bachman
Ahmed Hamad
Ed Borschel
Aleh
Reinald Werrenrath Performs First UI Concert
Nearly 2000 fans fill Iowa City venue for a baritone from the Metropolitan Opera Company in the university’s first concert of this kind.
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Iowa City
Reinald Werrenrath
Metropolitan Opera Company
University of Iowa
Swisher Trust and Savings Bank June 30 1936 Condition
Official statement for Swisher Trust and Savings Bank Johnson County Iowa sworn by officers W J Netolicky M D president Joseph C Coufal vice president Chas J Ross cashier Elmer J Ulch assistant cashier. Details show resources liabilities deposits capital surplus undivided profits trust funds and various certificates with figures. Sent to state authorities July 6 1936 and notarized by Adeline A Koss.
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Aoe
Iowa
Johnson County
W. J. Netolicky
M. D
Joseph C. Coufal
Chas. J. Ross
Elmer J. Ulch
M.D
Palo Savings Bank Statement Shows June 30 1936 Finances
In Linn County Iowa the Palo Savings Bank reports total resources of 181 229 78 with cash items 55 04 and other assets 101 59. Liabilities include capital stock 10 000 notes and discounts 0 loans unspecified and banking house 2 000 plus surplus 5 000 and undivided profits 1 853 17 with savings deposits 30 755 60 and other liabilities 18 302 02. Officials R B Hayes president and J Warren McClintock cashier swear the statement is full true and correct, sworn July 7 1936 before Notary L E Aitchison.
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F. D. I Oy
U. Eeea
State of
Iowa
Linn County
R. B. Hayes
J. Warren McClintock
J Warren McClintock
Seal
L. E. Aitchison
J. I. Beatty
John A. Owens
How to Play and Win Contract Bridge Strategy
North must indicate hand strength while avoiding weakening trumps. He discards a club on the first heart, East wins with the Ace, and after a trump sequence the Diamond Ace and a ruff set up the dummy. The hand is securely established through careful ruffing and card feeding. A free copy of Bridge Rules and Etiquette is offered by The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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West
Declarer
East
King of Hearts
The
Gazette
Josephine Culbertson
Culbertson
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Nearly 1000 Attend Harrison Playground Community Program
About a thousand residents gathered at Harrison playground for a community night program. A pet show opened the event with contestants parading pets and winners chosen by applause.
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Harrison Playground
Pets win prizes in local county fair show
Donna Mae Hiland's kitten won first prize while Juanita Dale's trick-performing white puppy earned honorable mention. Other contestants include a canary owned by Anna Mae Manwiller, a white dog in baby clothes owned by Mary Jane Bingham, and a pigeon owned by Jane Lorraine Wallace.
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Donna Mae Hiland
Juanita Dale
Anna Mae Manwiller
Mary Jane Bingham
Jane Lorraine Wallace
Sullivan to Speak at University of Iowa Lecture
Mark Sullivan, veteran Washington political writer, will deliver a public address Friday in Iowa City and lead a round table discussion Saturday morning as the final speaker in the university lecture series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Iowa City
Mark Sullivan
Washington
University of Iowa
Sullivan
Iowa Sheep Health Regulation Amended in 1936
Iowa Regulation 8 updates sheep import rules requiring official health certificates, scabies inspections, and dipping within ten days of shipment under federal or approved veterinary supervision. Special permits allow quarantine entries at low temperatures and dipping at destination with accredited vet supervision.
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State of
Iowa
Sioux City
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Division of Animal Industry
State House
Des Moines
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Fairfax Iowa incorporation election notice 1936
Notice to Linn County voters of July 20 1936 election at Fairfax schoolhouse 8 AM to 8 PM on proposition to incorporate as Fairfax Iowa. Includes legal territory, boundaries, and a question asking shall the incorporation be adopted. Court clerk notice lists commissioners appointed under Iowa Code 286.
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Fairfax
Iowa
Linn County
Owwa
District Court
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Willie Willis
Peoples Savings Bank
Peoples Savings Bank Finance Plan
the Bank
Maine
Swisher Trust
Swisher
Johnson
Noovav
Total Resources
LIA Capital Stock
Com- Togers
Palo Savings Bank
Palo
County of
Linn
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
North
Killian
Food Press
Kerr
Aluminum
Collander
Navy
Nen’s
Batiste
Cannon Towels
Save
Oxford
Ray Murray
Agriculture
Wayne C. Boland
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