Three Iowa convicts escape Oakdale work camp
Three trustees fled the Oakdale sanatorium work camp in a state owned Buick between 2 am and daylight. Steve Lepovitz 23 Madrid serving 10 years for breaking and entering Joe Yeager 27 Davenport five years for embezzlement Robert Mathews 22 Earlham one year for automobile theft may return to Davenport. They were spotted in Davenport and Rock Island where a police chase followed until a bridge collision halted pursuit. Authorities consider a possible return to Davenport as parole eligibility nears for all three.
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Iowa
Illinois
Davenport-Rock Island
Steve Lepovitz
Madrid
Joe Yeager
Davenport
Robert Mathews
Earlham
George Marcilliat
Reed Phillips
State Board of Control
Des Moines
Oakdale
Marcilliat
Lepovitz, Yeager
Mathews
Dental health improves draft eligibility in Iowa
Des Moines report says bad teeth no longer top reason for draft rejection. Lieut. Col. Robert S. Shane credits Gov. George A. Wilson with appointing dentists to draft-board examiners, urging dental care to improve overall health in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Robert S. Shane
George A. Wilson
Shane
Aged Banker Merchant Celebrates 81st Birthday
August Freund head of A Freund and Company dealer in merchandise farm machinery and automobiles and president of the American Trust and Savings Bank marked his eighty first birthday on Sunday. His sister Mrs Emelia Wild of Chicago visited and a dinner was given at Elizabeths Guest Home where he lives. He began as a salesman in Chicago and later joined his uncles Petersen Brothers in London before taking control of the family business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowden
August Freund
A. Freund and Company
American Trust and Savings Bank
Emelia Wild
Chicago
Elizabeth
Attleboro
Mass
Carson, Pirie, Scott
London
Petersen Brothers
Julius Freund
August Petersen
August
Julius
Motorboats Collide on Turkey River Picnic Left With Five Flung Out
Five people on a Clermont outing were thrown into the Turkey river near the power dam as two motorboats collided. The only casualties were a picnic basket holding three fried chickens and lost spectacles. Passengers included Mr. and Mrs. W F Johns Mr. and Mrs. H P Coke and Patty Coke eight, and Reuben Hackman of Elgin piloted the other boat. Johns and Coke rescued the others. fishing tackle was also lost.
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West Union
Turkey River
Clermont
W. F. Johns
H. P. Coke
Patty Coke
Reuben Hackman
Elgin
Johns
Mr. Coke
Wilson Hickenlooper To Visit Powder Plant
Gov George A. Wilson and Lieut. Gov B B Hickenlooper along with Adj Gen Charles H Grahl will visit the Burlington munitions plant Wednesday as guests of a commanding officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Hickenlooper
Powder Plant
Burlington
George A. Wilson
B. B. Hickenlooper
Adj
Charles H. Grahl
A M. Rank
Lois Paulsen Weds Alvin E Peterson in Iowa City
Lois Paulsen and Alvin E. Peterson married Sunday at St. Pauls Lutheran University Church in Iowa City. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Carsten Paulsen of Keystone, taught in Keystone and worked at Sears Roebuck in Iowa City. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson of Charlotte, is in the family contracting business. They will reside in Charlotte after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Iowa
L. C. Werffel
St. Paul’s Lutheran University Church
Iowa City
Carsten Paulsen
Keystone
Keystone High School
Iowa State Teachers College
Brown’s Commercial College
Sears Roebuck Company
Carl Peterson
Iowa Safety Leader Reports First Traffic Crash
W Earl Hall of Mason City told about his first reportable traffic mishap at Ottumwa where his car skidded on a wet centerline and collided with Lemuel Balaban’s vehicle. Hall blamed himself. both cars required towing but no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Ottumwa
W. Earl Hall
South America
Hall
Iowa State Safety Council
Lemuel Balaban
Chicago
Mason Cityan
Balaban
Edward Birmingham to Become Iowa Internal Revenue Collector
A misprint changing Edwin to Edward Birmingham of Sioux City will not block his confirmation as Iowa internal revenue collector. Senator Herring said the error should be corrected and Birmingham will replace Charles D. Huston, Cedar Rapids printer, as collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edwin
Edward
Edward H. Birmingham
Sioux City
Internal Revenue
Iowa
Birmingham
Herring
Charles D. Huston
Cedar
Funeral Services for Mrs. Frank Kremenak Held
Funeral services were held Monday for Marie Lavicka Kremenak 56 born in Bohemia who died early Saturday. She immigrated at 16, lived in Chicago and Tama County where she married Frank Kremenak. Survived by husband, daughter Olga Hartman of Steamboat Rock, son Edward at home, sister Mrs. Frank Machovsky of Chicago. Body cremated in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Machovsky
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Iowa to issue 900000 driver licenses amid new shifts
The Iowa driver’s license division at the statehouse will output about 20 000 licenses weekly with potential 24 000 if a second shift starts. Mailing starts in about two weeks and new licenses may arrive by September. Each license is checked against records for accuracy and license status. Exam delays avoided by new applicants during the shift change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State — Safety Department
State House
Iowa
New Iowa Democrats to Choose Leaders for 1942
Des Moines AP reports Iowa Democrats will rearrange leadership for the 1942 elections with E. H. Birmingham nominated for internal revenue collector and G. G. Jeck considered for party chairmanship. The state central committee will drop to 16 members and a new line up will be set by next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Iowa
Birmingham
Central Committee
Walter Balluff
Davenport
W. R. Hart
Iowa City
Ray Reed
Waterloo
Erwin Larson
Charles City
Leona Busching
Nashua
S. J. Burroughs
Albion
Balluff
Hart
Larson
Pitts Fined for Reckless Driving After Stop Sign Crash
W H Pitts of What Cheer paid a $25 fine plus costs for reckless driving after running a stop sign in Boone causing a collision injuring six people slightly. He claimed not to see the sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
W. H. Pitts
Iowa City Airport Concludes East-West Runway Work
Concrete work on the 4000 foot east west runway at Iowa City municipal airport was completed Monday. The city and WPA project partners have moved to the 600 foot section on the northwest runway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
WPA
Christianson Gets Sanitary Sewer Job
The Dan Christianson Construction company of Cedar Rapids won the bid for a sanitary sewer on Twenty sixth street between Third and Fifth avenues at a city council meeting. Christianson's bid was 916.96 while E. B. Castle and Son and Haegg Construction offered 953.12 and 973.28 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Christianson
Seventh Avenue
East Seventh Avenue
Marion
First Street
Indian Creek
DeWitt H. Smith
Winfield A. White
Scoreboard shows Packers win twice in split league softball
Scoreboard, Packers in Loop Softball defeated Milwaukee Service Club 13 to 8 as they opened the second half of the split season. A seven run sixth inning sparked the comeback, with Packers later winning 9 to 5 in the nightcap as Coast-to-Coast fell. In the playoff race Milwaukee meets Springville Merchants after a postponed game.
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Ping
Milwaukee Service Club
Milwaukee
Service Ee i
Hanna
Littie
Stodola
C.J
Packers
Hardware Boys
C.L. Packers
Abernathy
Poole
Cooler
Springville Merchants
Scoreboard
Whittier
Marion luncheon honors Kathryn Kendall as she switches careers
Mrs Ed Sigfred hosted at Marion Golf Club to honor her niece Kathryn Kendall who resigned from New Hampton high school and will join Central Arizona Light and Power in Phoenix Arizona. Kendall plans to depart Marion Sunday with four teen guests and garden flower centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Sigfred
Marion Golf Club
Kathryn Kendall
New Hampton High School
Home Service Department
Central Arizona Light and Power Company
Phoenix
Ariz
H. N. Reich
New Hampton
Robert C. Toms
Cedar Rapids
Miss Kendall
Marion
Scout Postponed and Lodge Meeting Schedule
Scout Troop 38 postpones tonight's meeting and directs members to assemble at 7 30 in the Lincoln building Osceola lodge 18 I O O F meets Thursday at 8 pm in the hall Readers note home for sale six room modern house available by phone 470 Also Miss Katherine Taube visiting from Hyattsville Md at A J Taube home Eastman Kodak film deals at Owens Cut Rate Drug Girls summer voice class gather Wednesday 830 am in Lincoln auditorium for concert prep LeRoy Barber hosts Halstead guests for dinner with Dr D V Conwell and families in Cedar Rapids
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Auditorium
Taube and Wiggins Birthday Observance Dinner
Mr and Mrs A J Taube hosted a family dinner east of Marion in honor of their birthdays and H W Wiggins birthday which falls Tuesday. John Lines and son Bobby returned to Davenport after visiting at the Stanley Thomas home this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Taube
Marion
Mr. Taube
H. W. Wiggins
John Lines
Bobby
Davenport
Mrs
Stanley Thomas
Concord Club to Meet at Mrs Bertha Blinks Home
The Concord Agricultural and Literary club will assemble Friday evening at the new home of Mrs. Bertha Blinks located at 997 Tenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Union A. and L. Club
Prairie Chapel Church
Jesse Starry
Concord Agricultural and Literary Club
Bertha Blinks
Tenth Street
Mrs Granger Hosts Bridge Night with Prizes Awarded
Mrs A E Granger entertained Monday evening at two tables of contract bridge. Prizes were won by Mrs F E Stimson, Mrs Oscar Byam and Mrs Edwin Beadle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Granger
F. E. Stimson
Oscar Byam
Edwin Beadle
Winona Couple Guests Honor Weekend in Davenport
Mr and Mrs Ralph Kohner of Winona Minnesota were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Oxley. A picnic dinner Sunday at the Oxley home honored the Kohners. Others present included the Howard Nanke family from Waterloo and the Nankes and Dippels from Davenport and Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kohner
Winona
Minn
Ralph Oxley
Oxley
Kohrer
Howard Nanke
Waterloo
Warren Nanke
William Dippel
Davenport
Albert Petrusch
Marion
Sunday visit by Newlin party from Washington and Cedar Rapids
Spending Sunday at McGregor were Mrs. C. J. Newlin and her house guest Mrs. J. L. Ingram of Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Martin and their son David, Bob Newlin and Miss Fern McNiel. Mr. and Mrs. George Newlin of Cedar Rapids accompanied them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor
C. J. Newlin
J. L. Ingram
Washington, D. C
Howard Martin
David
Bob Newlin
Fern McNiel
George Newlin
Cedar Rapids
Morley Woman Returns From Los Angeles Visit
Mrs. J. H. Leaf of Morley, who accompanied her grandson, Marvin Hart, to Los Angeles, returned home Monday after visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Hart, en route to Morley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Leaf
Morley
Marvin Hart
Los Angeles
Ethel Hart
James Cunningham of Coggon dies at 75
James Cunningham 75 retired farmer and former Coggon town marshal died of a stroke at 7 a.m. Tuesday. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian church in Coggon. He was born in Francisville Indiana and moved to Iowa as a child. Surviving are his wife Jessie a daughter Mrs Roy Nietert of Central City a son Dale a Cedar Rapids police sergeant two sisters two brothers five grandchildren two great grandchildren. Moon funeral home in Cedar Rapids handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cunningham
Coggon
The
Presbyterian Church
Francisville
Ind
Iowa
Jessie
Roy Nietert
Central City
Dale
Cedar Rapids
Susie Kingsbury
Ames
Ida Gilbert
Stoughton
Wis
Charles
Albia
Allen Wright
Dwain Simmons
Walker
Gene C
Mary K
Jimmy Cunningham
Mary Jo
Roy Wright
Moon Funeral Home
Red Cross Unit No 1 Skips Weekly Meeting
The Red Cross Unit No 1 will not meet this week. Members are advised to observe the schedule and await further notice from unit leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Unit No. 1
Robert Mitchell W R C meets Wednesday in Memorial Hall
Robert Mitchell W R C No 126 will meet Wednesday at 3 15 p m in Memorial Hall for a scheduled gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mitchell
W. R. C. No. 126
Memorial Hall
Mr and Mrs Roy Jordan Guests of Mrs Annie Taylor
Mr and Mrs Roy Jordan of Cedar Rapids were guests Sunday of Mrs Annie Taylor at her home in Central City.
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Roy Jordan
Cedar Rapids
Annie Taylor
Central City
Draftsmen Rejected for Flat Feet Return Home
Edward Conrad, who left Sun day with Linn county draftees for Fort Des Moines, was rejected because of flat feet and returned to his home Monday evening. He will be employed by the P. G. Harlan Paint company. Melvyn Arp will leave Wednesday to visit his brother, Donald Arp, and his wife, at Hamilton field, near San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Conrad
Linn County
Fort Des Moines
P. G. Harlan Paint Company
Melvyn Arp
Donald Arp
Hamilton Field
San Francisco
Tharp Family Return From Cedar Rapids Hospital
Mrs. Bruce Tharp and her daughter Arlene Ruth will be brought home to 1380 Fifth Avenue from a Cedar Rapids hospital on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Tharp
Arlene Ruth
Fifth Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Granger Completes Test Flight for Pilot License
John Granger son of Mr and Mrs Arthur E Granger completed a course in the civilian pilot training program at Cornell college Saturday and will receive a pilot license after his test flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Granger
Arthur E. Granger
Cornell College
Mrs Schrimper and companions visit Arlington
Mrs George Schrimper Richard Schrimper and W H Roberts will travel to Arlington on Wednesday to spend the day with Mr Roberts sister Mrs Lillian Lickess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schrimper
Richard Schrimper
W. H. Roberts
Arlington
Mr. Roberts
Lillian Lickess
Church Choirs Set Wednesday Rehearsal at 7 30 PM
Members of both the senior and junior choirs of the Christian church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the church for re hearsal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Mrs. Sheets and Blinks Visit Farm Exhibit in Ryan
Mrs. W. C. Sheets and Mrs. Bertha Blinks along with her son Edwin visited a farm equipment exhibit in Ryan on Tuesday to see the latest agricultural implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Sheets
Bertha Blinks
Edwin
Ryan
Mrs. Hickey and Patricia Ford Visit Des Moines en Route to Laurens
Mrs. Dan G. Hickey and her granddaughter Patricia Ford traveled to Des Moines on Tuesday for a short visit before continuing to Patricia's home in Laurens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan G. Hickey
Patricia Ford
Des Moines
Patricia
Laurens
Berkeley visitor to Boston and Marion kin visit Cedar Rapids
Miss Louise Beyer of Berkeley arrives in Boston early week after attending the National Education association convention to visit her parents Mr and Mrs August W yer. Mr and Mrs Albert Beyer and their children and Miss Louie Betzen of Wichita arrive in Marion for a two week stay with Mr Beyer's parents. U S Circle meets Wednesday at 2 pm at Mrs Donald Patschke's home with Frank Webber and Mrs Bernard Tudeen in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Beyer
Berkeley
Calif
National Educational Association
Boston
August W. Yer
Albert Beyer
Louie Betzen
Wichita
Kan
Mr. Beyer
U. S
Donald Patschke
Frank Webber
Bernard Tudeen
Iowa City visitors stay with Miss Lois Leidigh this weekend
Gleanna Roberts and Elinore Kesting of Iowa City spent the weekend in the home of Miss Lois Leidigh, enjoying hospitality and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleanna Roberts
Elinore Kesting
Iowa City
Lois Leidigh
Gerald Williams Visits Miles Hess and Earl Caraway Homes
Gerald Williams of Moline is visiting here, staying with the residents of the Miles Hess and Earl Caraway homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Williams of
Moline
Miles Hess
Earl Caraway
Family vacation team returns from Missouri Arkansas trip
Mr and Mrs Miles Hess and their son returned Sunday from a motor trip through Missouri and Arkansas. Mr and Mrs Lee Williams and their son Gerald of Moline accompanied them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Hess
Missouri
Arkansas
Lee Williams
Gerald
Moline
Cadet Pilot John E. Titus Leaving for Des Moines
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Straley host dinner tonight with guests Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Titus Miss Mildred Titus and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Straley and son Richard Jr honoring cadet pilot John E. Titus who departs Wednesday for Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Titus
Army Air Corps
Des Moines
Frank Straley
H. M. Titus
Mildred Titus
Richard Straley
Richard, Jr
Mrs. J L Ingram Visiting Washington Cousin in Marion
Mrs. J L Ingram formerly of Marion, now of Washington DC, is visiting her cousin C J Newlin and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Ingram
Washington, D. C
Marion
C. J. Newlin
Marvin Hart Secures San Diego Factory Job
Marvin Hart, son of Mrs. Ethel Hart, who left Marion for California weeks ago, has obtained a position in the Consolidated factory at San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Hart
Ethel Hart
Marion
California
Consolidated Factory
San Diego
Iowa May Open Deer Hunting To Curb Numbers
Iowa conservation officials expect an open deer hunting season due to rising wildlife numbers. Taylor Winston estimates about 1,100 white tail deer in the state as farmers report corn losses and motorists note increased wildlife activity along the Missouri River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Iowa
State Conservation Commission
Taylor Winsotn
Huston
Missouri River
IOWA NEWS IN BRIEF SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE
Funeral services were held for Joseph Pfiester 68 at What Cheer and for Jesse H Stice 71 at Tama with burial at Indianapolis cemetery and Oak Hill. Pfiester born in Iowa county married Clara Yearain in 1895 and left five children. Stice died July 4 in Marshalltown after stomach ailment. Authorities report Keith Marvin pled guilty to reckless driving in Independence and received a $50 fine or 15 days in Buchanan county jail.
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Keswick
Christian Church
What Cheer
Joseph Pfiester
Oskaloosa
Indianapolis
Jerome
Margaret Pfiester
Iowa County
Clara Yearain
John
Tama
Alvie
Pearl Ray
Delta
Edith Cary
Garwin
Amos
Francis
Davenport
Bob
Sigourney
Fred
Lizzie Annett
Clara Fisher
Sarah Rank
Mary Bickham
Leona Pfiester
Jesse H. Stice
Mason
F. W. Getty
Methodist Church
Mr. Stice
Marshalltown
Oak Hill
William
Cynthia Ann Roupe Stice
Albia
Myrtle Woodley
Estherville
Anna Harrison
Akron
C. Independence
Keith Marvin
Waterloo
W. A. Johnson
Buchanan County
Marvin
Eo Hoffman
Jesup
Fort Atkinson Fort Closed for Repairs in Iowa
The Fort Atkinson historical monument in Winneshiek county will be closed for several months for repair and excavation work, announced Tuesday by the state conservation commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fort Atkinson Historical Monument
Winneshiek County
State Conservation Commission
Elmer Rice Play Too Wordy For University Players
Iowa City critics fault Elmer Rice's Flight to the West for overlong dialogue as University Theater presents the drama with Frederic McConnell directing and Syd ney Head and Upton Palmer lead roles. The production runs 8 15 p m through Friday with stronger promise expected in next two weeks for The Winter's Tale and My Heart's in the Highlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Democracy
Elmer Rice
West
University Theater
Frederic McConnell
Cleveland Playhouse
Arnold S. Gillette
Sydney Head
Ronald Colman
Upton Palmer
Herman Walter
Earl Harlan
Dallas
Tex
Betty Field
Shakespeare
William Saroyan
Postwar U S slump unlikely says Prof Davies
Iowa City Prof George R Davies of the University of Iowa forecasts no serious postwar low mood in the United States after world peace. He cites the end of the gold standard in the 19th century and argues inflation will be moderated, with no sharp wartime to peacetime readjustment and continued military readiness. Inflation will occur but be tempered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
United States
George R. Davies
University of Iowa Business Research Bureau
Davies
Republican Writer Flags Coal Control in Iowa Column
An Iowa Republican column by Lou Gardner denounces federal coal regulation as blocking honest work. It cites a Cincinnati Iowa producer ordered to sell below minimum price, highlighting unemployment among miners and urging action on perceived government overreach harming liberty and livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Republican
Lou Gardner
Cincinnati
Iowa
Decorah Man Wesley Gager Dies at Home in Orleans Township
Wesley Gager died Sunday at the home of his nephew Carlton Gager in Orleans township. A D Phelps conducted funeral services and burial followed in Oaklawn cemetery. Born January 1 1859 he was the eldest child of Nelson and Mrs Gager. His father was the first settler in Orleans township in 1853. He married Helen Gill in 1898 who died in 1940. the couple had no children.
Wind Storm Leaves Waterloo in Damage Trail
A violent wind storm struck Waterloo causing over 10000 dollars in damage. Trees snapped, garages and outbuildings were demolished, and power lines fell in the northern residential district and Home Acres. An accompanying hail storm damaged windows and the Bunger and Sons greenhouse, with crop damage varying by area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Bunger and Sons
High wind and hail damage several farms near La Porte City
Strong winds and hail struck six miles east of La Porte City Sunday afternoon causing extensive damage at the Leo Donovan farm where half the barn roof was torn off and trees and fences were uprooted. The Frank Powers farm also suffered roof damage and tree loss while the E. W. Jesse farm saw a machine shed shifted and other buildings damaged. A corn field at the Walter Fehl farm was destroyed by hail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Porte City
Leo Donovan
Frank Powers
E. W. Jesse
Walter Fehl
U S Position More Precarious Than In World War
Iowa City AP Dean Mason Ladd of the University of Iowa law school warned Monday that the United States faces a more precarious position than in the first World War. He urged vigilance by peace officers amid threats of sabotage and subversive elements during a five day course with over 300 enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Mason Ladd
University of Iowa College of Law
United States
Ladd
America
Japanese Leader Sees Friendly Ties With United States
Dr Toyohiko Kagawa told a Des Moines audience that 99 percent of Japanese love Americans and do not seek war unless the United States attacks Japan. He cautioned reformers and Christians in Japan face nationalist opposition but praised improving relations with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
United States
Japan
Toyohiko Kagawa
Kagawa
Uni
War Department Wins Land for Des Moines Area Ammunition Plant
Federal Judge Dewey signed an order granting the War Department immediate possession of 2 445 acres southwest of Ankeny Iowa for a 30 million dollar small arms ammunition plant. Construction not imminent and most land will be appraised and paid for before work begins. A six man commission will appraise the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
War Department
Ankeny
Charles A. Dewey
United States
Gillespie
Defense Boom Town To Curb Beer Trade
ANKENY AP This town of 632 people plans for a boom from a $30 million small arms munitions plant. The city council limits beer permits to two class B licenses and bans dancing to control the coming boom. A grocery store holds the only class C license off the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ankeny
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Lois Paulsen
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Ben F. Gill
Central Avenue
Mary and
Louise Durham
Donald Durham
L. F. Templeton
Annapolis
Boise
Ida
Lucille Kimball
Boy Scout Troop No. 38
Lincoln Building
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Katherine Taube
Hyattsville, Md
Eastman Kodak
Owen
W. R. Barber
D. V. Conwell
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Halstead
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John F. Coakley
Storm
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Specia
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Jean Witmer
War Dept
L. E. Storm
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