Miller seeks 2500 for safety award plaques in Iowa
Iowa Secretary of State Earl G. Miller said he will ask the state executive council to allocate 2500 from the highway safety appropriation to buy 99 plaques for the best school safety patrols in each county. He warned he would pay himself if needed and argued schools should teach highway safety.
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Des Moines
INS
Earl G. Miller
State Executive Council
Iowa
Miller
General Assembly
Polk Coroner Links Sedative to Unsteady Arrest
Polk County Coroner A. E. Shaw testified in district court that a sedative mixed with alcohol caused his unsteadiness during a drunk driving arrest on April 14. Shaw admitted taking the sedative the night before for a claimed heart ailment and denied drinking beer or liquor to explain his condition. Six officers testified to intoxication, but could not confirm the sedative’s effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Polk County
A. E. Shaw
Shaw
Fuhrmeisters Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Ely residents Mr and Mrs P F Fuhrmeister marked their golden anniversary with a Monday evening gathering at the Legion hall attended by about 100 relatives and friends. He is 76 and she 75, born near Ely. they were wed in Cedar Rapids by Rev J K Bloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
P. F. Fuhrmeister
Legion Hall
Fuhrmeister
Rose Lorence
Cedar Rapids
J. K. Bloom
Iowa
Emma Anthony
W. J. Netalicky
Jesse Fuhrmeister
North Liberty
Forrest
Horace Garnant
Georgia Fuhrmeister
Mason City
Peter Fuhrmeister
West Side Mutual Insurance Company
Lutheran Church of Ely
Celebrate 90th Birthday of Linn County Pioneer Bowdish
Forty five relatives and friends gathered at the Bowdish homestead near Waubeek to honor Jackson Bowdish on his ninetieth birthday. A Linn County pioneer, he arrived in Iowa in 1856 with his parents and built a career in banking across multiple cities. He has served as district court clerk and as a member and auditor of the state board of education. He now resides in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdish
Waubeek
Jackson Bowdish
Linn County
Iowa
Marion
Chicago
Canisteo, N. Y
Cedar Rapids
State Board of Education
Increased Fire Protection Sought by Tama Jury
Tama coroner's jury investigating a May 27 fire at the Tom Price home could not determine the blaze cause but urged extending water mains and hydrants to areas with poor protection. Fire Chief Henry Anderson testified hose had to be laid 1150 feet and hoses switched between trucks during rescue. The Price children died of burns and suffocation. survivor Dick Price, 11, reported smelling smoke before discovery. Dr Wentzien, Coroner, and County Attorney Struble heard nine witnesses.
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TAMA
Tom Price
Henry Anderson
Price
Dick Price
A. J. Wentzien
George Struble
J. A. McCurdy
William Euler
John Argall
GOP Cleanup Iowa Capitol Windows Were Washed
In Des Moines the Iowa state capitol dome windows were washed after years of buildup. Custodian Gray Anderson said the tall windows had not been washed for three or four years, and their frosted appearance from the ground was clarified after cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Gray Anderson
Boys State Learns Governance From Iowa Governor
Des Moines. Hawkeye Boys State at Camp Dodge heard Gov. George A. Wilson discuss salary timing and daily routines while stressing a partnership between people and government. Robert A. Alexander of Davenport was welcomed as the new Boys State governor and urged democracy education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
American Legion
Camp Dodge
George A. Wilson
Wilson
Robert A. Alexander
Davenport
Oelwein approves school bond issue
Voters in Oelwein approved a $100000 bond issue to finance reconstruction of the central school building and construction of a new grade school. The proposition carried by a margin of 30 votes over the required 60 percent.
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Oelwein
Rural And Urban Youth Plan Four State Projects
Four state projects were chosen by rural and urban youth coordinating councils in Des Moines. The group will keep the Wayside Parks program with shared costs. They also proposed rural urban exchange meetings, rural parking issues, and a joint study of county governments and tax structures.
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DES Moines
George Strayer
Hudson
Iowa Rural Young People’s Assemblies
Hugh Curtis
Coordinating Council
Byron Jeffrey Burlington
Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce
Junior Chambers of Commerce
Alburnett Reelects Howard Ellson Band Instructor
The Alburnett school board on Monday reelected Howard Ellson of Marion as band instructor. Ellson also directs bands at Norway Palo and Newhall, expanding his duties across multiple campuses.
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Alburnett
Howard Ellson
Marion
Ellson
Norway
Palo
Newhall
Ossian Couple Wed In Church Ceremony
The wedding of Miss Margaret Wolf and Andrew Meyer was held at St. Francis de Sales church in Ossian. Rt. Rev. Msgr. M. J. Thiltgen performed the ceremony with attendants including Marie Wolf of Chicago as maid of honor and Mrs. Fred E. Jones of Des Moines as bridesmaid. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Anna Wolf, is a nurse and Mercy Hospital graduate. the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Meyer, is a funeral director who recently bought the Foster funeral home in Sterling. A wedding breakfast for 30 guests followed at Hotel Ossian.
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Ossian
Margaret Wolf
Andrew Meyer
St. Francis de Sales
M. J. Thiltgen
Marie Wolf
Chicago
Fred E. Jones
Des Moines
Leo G. Dessel
Irvin Collins
Bernice Dessel
Panis Angel
Sioux City Man to Head Iowa Bankers
Charles R. Gossett, head of Security National Bank of Sioux City, elected president of Iowa bankers for 1939 40 term. E. A. Ebersole of Keokuk to be former president. Clay W. Stafford elected vice president and treasurer. Association calls for end to postal savings deposits except in towns without banks and criticizes federal wage and hours act. Budget economy urged and federal spending faulted for hindering recovery and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Charles R. Gossett
Security National Bank of
Sioux City
State Association
E. A. Ebersole
Keokuk
Clay W. Stafford
Ames Trust and Savings Bank
Obituaries and marriage notices from Iowa towns
Shellsburg George J. Gintert, 78, dies after illness. funeral held. burial in Mount Bloom cemetery Tiskilwa. Born there, long Iowa residence on a Shellsburg area farm. survived by wife Hannah and three sons William, Albert, Frank. son Charles preceded him. La Porte City Bernice Burke wed Harold Broad November 25 1938 in Lancaster Missouri. both youths are graduates. couple to live on Broad farm in Spring Creek township.
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Shellsburg
George J. Gintert
Tiskilwa
Ill
Mount Bloom
Mr. Gintert
John
Balbenna Gintert
Iowa
Hannah Bruer
Princeton
William
Cedar Rapids
Albert
Sheldon
Frank
Charles
LA Porte City
Bernice Burke
Irvin Burke
Waterloo
Harold Broad
Harry Broad
Lancaster
Broad
Officers Reelected By Humane Society In Linn County
Miss Anna Zick and Joseph Sadowsky were reelected as ruling officers of the Linn County Humane Society at a board meeting Tuesday night. Other reelected officers include Mrs. C. G. Yost and Miss Kate Wing. A $100 bequest from Laura May Bovey will aid shelter improvements at the 700 Avenue NE facility. The shelter’s annual work has doubled over six years, with 1,930 animals cared for in 1938.
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Anna Zick
Linn County Humane Society
Joseph Sadowsky
C. G. Yost
Center Point
Kate Wing
Laura May Bovey
Mount Vernon
Sadowsky
Avenue NE
Animal welfare totals for the year in city records
City residents brought in 1 013 animals, 900 by the Humane Society, and 17 by police and fire departments. Humane officers logged 30 investigations, 19 about dogs, 7 about horses, and 4 about cows. One arrest and conviction occurred for animal mistreatment.
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The
Humane Society
Fire Departments
Humane
No Change Expected In Beer Ordinance Before New Permits
City officials anticipate few changes to the beer and dancing ordinances before new licenses are issued this month. The council plans to review infractions, with Harry Johnson and Police Chief Bob Vinch preparing reports to determine permit denials if necessary.
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Harry Johnson
Bob Vinch
New Licenses Effective July 1 For Health and Fire Compliance
Details show transfers to the police department for past records review and to the building department for health and fire regulation checks. New licenses become effective on July 1.
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Police Department
Building Department For Health and Fire Regulations
Dr F J Naibert Speaks To Chiropractors Club
Dr. Frank J. Naibert delivered a scientific paper on diabetes to Linn County Chiropractors Study club at the Montrose hotel Tuesday night. Doctors Kerr Minick Navratil discussed it. next meeting set for July 11 to study Xray interpretations of the upper cervical region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Naibert
Linn County Chiropractors
Montrose Hotel
James O. Kerr
F. L. Minick
A. W. Navratil
Hoyt Thomas
F. J. Prout
B. T. McCready
Clara B. Dice Roe
W. A. Mason
L. L. Dolson
Linn County
Chiropractic Society of Iowa
Iowa Chiropractors Association
Des Moines
Funeral services for James Risinger near here
Funeral services for James Risinger 53 farmer who died Sunday were held in the local Methodist church. The obituary notes he was father of 15 and links his death to the family’s rural farming community.
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Andrew
James Risinger
Here
Methodist
Service for departed father draws large family
Wednesday a funeral service was held with the attendance of his wife and 15 children including Arthur of Lost Nation Olive Smith of Preston Ava Yezeger of Chicago and Leo Elmer Glenn Anna Donald Fay Elsie Harry June Marvin Mary and Dolly Esther all at home Three grandchildren and three children who predeceased him were noted The Rev D C Perry of Maquoketa officiated the service.
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Arthur
Lost Nation
Olive Smith
Preston
Ava Yezeger
Chicago
Leo
Elmer
Glenn
Anna
Donald
Fay Albert
Elsie
Harry
June
Marvin
Mary
Dolly Esther
D. C. Perry
Maquoketa
Representatives of Phillips Petroleum In Conference Here
More than 65 agents and representatives of Phillips Petroleum met at Hotel Roosevelt in an all day session led by H. R. Cunningham of Bartlesville Oklahoma. The program covered sales methods and Phillips product round table discussions with a social tour planned for the evening. Also present were C. S. Hansen assistant to Cunningham and A. F. Richter Des Moines district manager. Attendees came from across eastern Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Petroleum Corporation
Hotel Roosevelt
H. R. Cunningham
Bartlesville
Okla
Phillips
C. S. Hansen
Cunningham
A. F. Richter
Des Moines
Towa
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Fund For Safety
P. F. Fuhrmeisters
She Gazette
Young Folk Plan
Rapids
NAVY
Citat Land
Second St. SE
Dows Bidg
Artay A de Reta Store
Newsave
Third Street
Armstrong's
I Cali Elie
First Avenue E
Hardendorf
Hardendorf Camera Shop
Third Avenue SE
F. J. Naibert
Chiropractors Club
Phillips Petroleum
Coca-Cola Bottling CO
Buehler Brothers
First Street
Fighee’s Cor
3Rd Ave
2Nd St
Kaybee
Jewelers First Ave
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