Heskett Heads Iowa Post Office ClerksConvention Officers Named
C L Heskett of Des Moines and C E Harrington of Ottumwa were re elected president and secretary treasurer of the Iowa Federation of Post Office Clerks at the two day convention closing session at the Hotel Roosevelt. Off icers include Donald E Dunn Ralph Coppock George Canaday O R Pulis and Orin A Knapp. E L Bullington named delegate to the State Federation of Labor convention. James Jennison won the convention golf cup with Bruce Wig as runner up. Next year s meeting set for Ottumwa July 11 12 13. Auxiliary officers elected headed by Mrs Nona Harrington with Mrs Carrie Kouba secretary treasurer and other posts. Installations performed by Mrs W F Koenig. A gift given to outgoing president Mrs Edna Landon.
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C. L. Heskett
Des Moines
C. E. Harrington
Ottumwa
Iowa Federation of Post Office
Hotel Roosevelt
Donald E. Dunn
Sioux City
Ralph Coppock
George Canaday
Council Bluffs
O. R. Pulis
Iowa Falls
Orin A. Knapp
Cedar Rapids
Bullington
E. L. Bullington
State Federation of Labor
James Jennison
Bruce Wig
Davenport
Nona Harrington
State Auxiliary
Carrie Kouba
Louise Dunn
Esther Martens
Katherine Kakert
Edith Anens
Red Oak
Geneva Mickelson
Clinton
W. F. Koenig
St. Louis
Edna Landon
Koenig
Heskett
KGBZ Radio Ends 10 Year Run After FCC Order
In York Nebraska the KGBZ station ceased broadcasting after ten years when an FCC order reassigned its air time to KMA in Shenandoah Iowa effective immediately.
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York, Neb
KGBZ
Federal Communications Commission
KMA
Shenandoah
Alice in Blunderland and Washington intrigue in 1936
A satirical 1936 column by Alice Longworth mocks administrative resistance to Passamaquoddy plans and contemplates moves by Tugwell Roosevelt Hopkins and others. It hints at using a model village for resettlement or a veterans hospital, and jokes about a Florida ship canal funds fight and Astor’s yacht Nourmahail as a posturing hedge.
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Passamaquoddy
Tugwell
Veterans’ Hospital
Maine
Hopkins
Mr. Roosevelt
Washington
Congress
Florida Ship Canal
Mr. Astor
Nourmahal
Maquoketa Highway May Be Improved
Governor Clyde L. Herring planned a conference with state highway officials on upgrading 8 to 10 miles of highway 117 east of Maquoketa. Maquoketa figures Earl Boyer and Frank Ellis urged reallocation of funds to resume paving as the road and bridge handle heavy traffic beyond the last stretch of blacktop.
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Des Moines
Clyde L. Herring
State Highway Commission
Maquoketa
Earl Boyer
Frank Ellis
Herring
Mississippi River Nears All Time Low Stage
The Mississippi River, which flooded thousands of homes months ago, nears an all time low on Wednesday. Army engineers say only heavy rains can prevent a new record low.
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Rock Island, Ill
Mississippi
U. S. Army
Prostates and Modern Relief through Electro Surgery
Dr William Brady outlines a shift from prostatectomy to endoscopic cystoscopic methods using electro surgery to remove prostatic obstruction. He notes improved outcomes with minimal pain and rapid recovery and warns against dismissive older doctors.
Tumor career pens and iron tonic pricing inquiry
A reader asks about non surgical tumor treatment, noting x ray effectiveness. A second query concerns iron and ammonium citrate cost for medicine and a pharmacist’s hesitation. The third item explains identical twins arise from one fertilized ovum while ordinary twins come from separate ova.
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Ooften
Radio Program Schedule and Administrator Notice
Evening radio listings show NBC CBS and WJZ WABC WCCO network programs with orchestras, operas and dramas across the dial from 7:00 to 11:00, featuring Col Stoopnagle, Eddie Duchin, Shandor violin, Fletcher Henderson, Nat Ohman and more. Notice: In Linn County Iowa on July 7 1936 J J Locher appointed administrator of Edgar G Himes estate with payment and claim filing directions.
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WEAF
CBS
WABC
XMOX
WCCO
Ae Ban Basocian
WJZ
Eddie Duchin Orch
KMOX
Col. Stoopnagle and
Budd
Weaf Wow
Andre Kostelanter Orch
WBBM
WOC
WCC
Chicago Civic Opera Orch
Ee Ohman Orch
WJZ Chain
Wabc Kmo
Fletcher Henderson Orch
Weaf Chain
Ee Busse Orch
Shandor
WGST
Milton Kellem Orch
WACO _KMO
Iauigt
Romanelli
Orch
Eddie Peon
Breakfast Club
Lary Vincent
Streamliners
Bett and
Bob
Wabc Chain
Vausha de Leath
Ww Chain
Alden Edkins
Cinderella
Ralph Kirk
Dream Singer
Salon Musicale
WACO
David Harum
Wendell Hall
the Goldbergs
Fiddiers Three
Vic and Sade
Harris
Dot and
Will
Mary Dietrich
Seni Tay
Beecher Orch
Nada and Home Hour
Leafer Orch
Rudy Vallee
Hal Kemp
En Morgan
Srville Knapp
Charles Dornberger
Bernie Cummins Orch
Fletcher Henderson
Wee Violinist
WiZaay Busse
George Givot Circus
Benny Goodman
Eddie House
KMO
State of Iowa
Linn County
Edgar G. Himes
Iowa
District Court
Funeral Services For O H Brainerd One of Oldest Iowa U Grads
O H Brainerd 81 an early University of Iowa alumnus and longtime Iowa City resident died at a Monticello hospital Sunday. Dr Avery E Lambert led the burial at Oakland Cemetery. Brainerd graduated in 1876 and taught in Iowa. He served 19 years as superintendent of schools in Hampton Chester Beatrice Lyons and Clinton. He later worked as a banker and financial secretary of the ...
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Iowa City
O. H. Brainerd
University of Iowa
Monticello Hospital
Avery E. Lambert
Oakland Cemetery
Brainerd
University
Hampton
Chester and Beatrice
Neb
Lyons and Clinton
Brainerd Manufacturer Named Charter Fraternity Member
He was a charter member of Phi Kappa Psi and served as treasurer of the alumni chapter for many years. Survived by his wife, four sons, two daughters, and 16 grandchildren.
Grass Fire Burns 40 Miles Along Milwaukee Line
A grass fire near New Hampton spread 40 miles along the Milwaukee railroad right of way from Bassett to Calmar. Telegraph poles fences and grass were consumed as sparks likely started the blaze on a tinder dry day.
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New Hampton
Milwaukee Railroad
Bassett
Calmar
Thousands of Patents Granted for Perpetual Motion Machines
A vast number of patents have been issued for perpetual motion machines amid ongoing debates about feasibility and novelty. Inventors and patent offices face scrutiny over claims and the limits of legitimate perpetual motion concepts.
Second of Siamese Twin Girls Dies
In Michigan City Indiana the second of Siamese twin girls born to Mrs Wesley Glick died late Tuesday after birth. The first twin lived 15 minutes. Doctors say the twins shared one brain and the living child might not have survived even with separation. Mrs Glick refused operation and whisky kept the babies alive. The twins weighed 512 and 314 pounds at birth.
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Michigan City
Ind
Wesley Glick
H. L. Brooks
Diego Fiorenzo
Medford
Mass
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