Labor splits and farm labor party shifts in Des Moines
Five CIO officials from Newton and others press for joining progressive forces to defeat Republicans in Iowa. Delegates at the farmer labor convention consider renaming to progressives, but may postpone after a governor's opinion. Key speakers criticize Maytag officials and Gov Kraschel, while Benson planned to speak at Scandinavian day after delays.
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Sioux City
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United States
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Maytag Washing Machine Company
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Ayr
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Vote New Courthouse Audubon PWA Grant Sought
Plans moved to apply for a 59000 dollar PWA grant to aid in a new 131775 dollar Audubon county courthouse with extra voters believed to be in the fold.
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Burns year ago fatal at Humboldt school
Rolfe A. Nicolson, custodian at a Humboldt Iowa school, died from burns suffered a year earlier while waxing the floors. Local officials reported the death occurred late Friday, marking a fatal outcome from an earlier accident.
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Stanley and Wapello School Openings and Band Schedule
The Stanley consolidated school opens August 29 with Superintendent W J Edgar Stanley and staff in charge. In Wapello C C Smith, instrumental music director, announces the regular instrumental schedule starts Monday at the high school with all band and marching band urged to attend for upcoming engagements at the American Legion state convention in Davenport August 9 and the Louisa county fair in Columbus Junction.
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Springville Woman Dies in Her 87th Year
Special to The Gazette Springville Mrs Sarah Owen Dunlap 87 died Friday at 7 p m in her home after a stroke two weeks earlier Born December 8 1850 in Pittsburgh she married W N Dunlap December 8 1869 They moved near Springville in 1874 Mr Dunlap died four years ago A Presbyterian church member for 45 years charter member of Evergreen Rebekah lodge and the Royal Neighbors She is survived by three children Jessie Briner W F Dunlap of Springville and C L Dunlap of Hopkinton a daughter Addie Higgins preceded her in death Also surviving are brother Brice Owen and sister Mrs Martha Grubbs of Fairview Pa nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren Funeral services will be held in the Presbyterian church Sunday at 2 30 p m with Rev R A Badger conducting Rebekah lodge service will be held Friends may call at Beck funeral home until Sunday noon.
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Approve Installation of 290 Automatic Signals On Highway Crossings
Iowa state highway commission announced approval of 290 automatic signaling devices for crossings. Construction hinges on authorization from the bureau of public roads and the railroads involved. More than 860000 dollars was appropriated for flashing light signals costing about 3000 dollars each and maintained by the railroads.
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Every pupil testing May 8 9 at University of Town
Iowa City briefs note the education and extension division set the dates for the every pupil testing program May 8 and 9 and the brain derby scholarship contest June 5 and 6 for over 1000 top scholars. Also mentioned are a class book compiled by Fred M Hopkins and foreword by Michael McKinley, a $20000 Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co store planned in Iowa City ready by Oct 1, and the death of Lloyd Claypool 8 of North English in University Hospital.
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Grinnell Econ Professor to Lead International Relations Institute
GRINNELL Prof. Earl D. Strong of the economics department will chair the Grinnell Institute on International Relations for its Pi annual session, to be held on the Grinnell College campus in July 39, announced by Guy W. Solt of the American Friends Service Committee. MARENGO Cedar Rapids Concrete Mills, led by S. P. Moore, won a bid Friday to surface 35 miles of Iowa county roads with class A crushed stone at 2.05 dollars per cubic yard, beating B. L. Anderson of Toledo. WEST LIBERTY Jimmy Kurr and W. H. Goben, Austin Minnesota and Madison South Dakota, were jailed in Muscatine Friday after selling socks and spark plugs while driving an Iowa-licensed car. DELHI L J Strong of Cedar Rapids and Ross D. Fierstine of Hopkinton bought the Maples resort.
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S. P. Moore
Iowa
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Toledo
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Austin
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Maquoketa Mayor Resigns Over Illness
Maquoketa mayor W J Pendray submitted his resignation to the city council Friday night due to illness. Le Roy Schroeder, former city attorney, was named to serve the unexpired term. Pendray, elected by landslide in March 1937, had a term ending in 1939. He previously served as county clerk and county attorney.
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Tracr Jailbreaker Sentenced To One Year In Penitentiary
Conrad Gaston 34 of Tracr pleaded guilty in Tama county district court to breaking jail. Judge B O Tankersley sentenced him to one year at Fort Madison plus 300 dollar fine and costs. Appeal bond set at 1500 dollars. Gaston broke jail July 21 after smashing Blass, tearing out a jail window frame and radiator, and chiseling a hole through the wall.
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Harry Otterman
Rain Lifts Iowa Corn as Weekend Storm Taps North
Northwest and north central Iowa received soaking rain Friday night into Saturday morning aiding corn growth. Rockwell City area saw the heaviest rainfall, totaling 3.66 inches, matching normal July totals for the region. Weather officials note corn can use the moisture at this crop stage.
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Motorist Pulls 3 From Flaming Car
ADEL MNS Lester Mates of Dexter pulled three injured people from a burning car after a tire blowout caused a wreck and ditch plunge. Mr and Mrs Willoughby Dye and Mrs H K Dye of Macedonia were rescued and taken to Des Moines for care.
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Manchester-Dubois suit dismissed after hay truck fall
Judge A B Lovejoy of Waterloo dismissed Henry L Dubois's damage action against L M Ryan following a fall from a hay load on Ryan's truck. The court found no contributory negligence by the defendant.
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Funeral service held for Mrs Jay B Smith in Manchester
Funeral services were held at St Marys Catholic church Manchester for Mrs Jay B Smith 77 a lifelong resident who died Wednesday in Des Moines at her daughters home Burial was in the Catholic cemetery She was born December 13 1860 at Dixon Iowa and married Jay B Smith They farmed in Coffin's Grove township Surviving children include Sophina Worthington Agnes Baughman Jay Smith Margaret Gerard and others with eighteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mrs Smith was a lifelong Catholic.
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Des Moines
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John
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Knoxville
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Ene Hebron
Strawberry Point
Gusta Schmidt
Charles City
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Dyersville
Suit Seeks To Regain Alleged Payment To Vinton Woman
Irene Eggleston of Vinton named defendant in district court action filed by A L Schuler of Washington to recover 14549.4 dollars paid in settlement of Ralph H Leverich estate. Schuler, administrator, says he mistakenly paid Eggleston who he believed was sole heir, claiming two brothers later revealed. estate reopened, court ordered return of property and funds, Eggleston returned goods but not money.
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Norwegian Official To Talk At Decorah Aug 22
C J Hambro president of the Norwegian parliament and Norway's league of nations representative will visit Decorah Aug 22 as a guest of the Sons of Norway fraternal order to speak on the international situation. He arrived in New York recently and will tour thirty five U S cities during his American visit.
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Record Number Applies For University Degrees
University of Iowa convocation officials report a record number of summer session degree applications. More than 440 have been submitted so far, likely an all-time high, surpassing last year’s 406 degrees awarded.
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Maynard Funeral for Ray Lockwood Held at Methodist
Funeral services for Ray Lockwood 47 were held at the Maynard Methodist Church. He died at home after years of poor health. Born Jan 23 1891 near Oran he lived in Fayette and Maynard most of his life. He ran a general store and was active in Elks Masons and other organizations. He leaves his wife Inez and two daughters Betty and Eleanor plus several siblings.
PWA Grants Awarded to Iowa Cities and Counties
The Public Works Administration announced Iowa grants including Lisbon for school remodels at 29430 dollars, Anamosa for city hall and fire station reconstruction at 8280, Remsen for a power plant 25200, Union Township school addition 7550, Davis County roads 45000, Keokuk County roads and bridges 44325, Ringgold County roads 57600, Sidney schools 16750, and Brooklyn for paying 5625 dollars.
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Name Winners In Iowa U. News Photo Contest
Winners of the first annual short course for news photography were announced at a dinner Friday night in Iowa City. The Daily newspaper class awarded John H. Reynolds of Ottumwa Daily Courier first, Tom Powell of West Union second, Harold Benzing of Marshalltown third. Weekly class first went to C. P. Woods of Sheldon Mail, second to Arnold Spencer of Audubon Advocate-Republican, third to Russell William of New Sharon Star. Open class top honors went to Vernon Putnam of Iowa City, with Dave Denmend of Ft Madison second and Donald Honeyman of Morning Sun third. Judges included Thomas Miller of Eastman Kodak, Prof Charles Oker bloom Jr. of the University of Iowa, and Tom Mahoney of Look magazine.
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West Union
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Sheldon Mail
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New Sharon Star
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Dave Denmend
Ft Madison
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Morning Sun
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Eastman Kodak Company
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Look Magazine
Grinnell Places Chlorine In City Water Supply
Grinnell health officer Dr. J. T. Padgham announced that sufficient chlorine is now added to the city water mains to render the entire supply safe for drinking. A chlorinator was installed after a state lab checkup in Iowa City confirmed water safety.
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Reed explains shade temperature and sun color cloths
Des Moines report notes federal meteorologist Charles Reed says air temperature is measured in shade to avoid sun absorption effects. He adds light colored clothing spreads northward as dark fabrics fall out of favor due to higher sun absorption.
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Riverside landmark to be torn down on Main Street
A two–story frame building at the west end of Riverside’s Main Street business district will be demolished per Louis A. Rose who ran a harness shop there until 1937. The structure, erected about 67 years ago, started as a private bank by Petit F. Brockway, later housed a dwelling, a pool hall, and a harness shop managed by George and then Louis Rose.
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Executor Appointment Notice in Linn County Iowa
Notice is given that on July 29 1938 the executor was appointed and qualified for the estate of Lawrence Freeman, deceased of Linn County Iowa. All debts should be paid to the undersigned. Those with claims must file them with the Clerk of Linn County Town District Court. Merchants National Bank. Execut Geo C Gorman Attorney min.
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Iate
Iowa
Merchants National Bank
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