Wind and flood sweep Villisca in massive storm damage
A severe wind and lightning storm drenched Villisca Iowa causing heavy property damage and widespread flooding. Snowplows helped clear mud from highways while telegraph lines and utilities were ruined. Dozens of barns trees and buildings suffered, with cars ditched and roofs torn off in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villisca
Bez Day Farm
Here
Villisca Country Club
Nodaway
Clarinda
Des Moines Lightning Strikes Kill Magazine Seller
An Iowa storm with wind and lightning caused property damage and one death in Des Moines. John B. Kearney of San Francisco, 22, was killed while waiting for his crew under a tree as lightning struck nearby. Wires fell and hospital elevator shafts were damaged, with five hours of power lost in some areas. Rainfall totals varied across the state, aiding dry fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Moines
Iowa
Des Moines
John B. Kearney
San Francisco
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Marshalltown
Dubuque
Clarinda
Lamont
Monroe
Burington
Grinnell
Keokuk
Waterloo
Centerville
Ottumwa
Fort Dodge
Davenport
Ames
Governor of Hawkeye Boys' State Named
Robert A. Alexander, 1939 Davenport high school graduate and wrestling captain, is elected governor of the Hawkeye Boys' State at Camp Dodge. He leads on the nationalist ticket with 394 votes, while Allen Hogle of Newton, a federalist opponent, trails with 182 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Alexander
Davenport High School
Hawkeye Boys
Camp Dodge
Alexander
Allen Hogle
Newton
Iowa Postmasters Get Confirmation
The U S senate confirmed Iowa postmasters including Lester A. Falcon Central City Anna M Stephenson Deep River Myrtle E Smith Edgewood Gordon J Mosby Elgin Harry R Merchant Garrison Eva L Ochs Garwin Harry W Kelly Grand Mound John E McHugh Lisbor James B Gilroy Lost Nation Frank G Huebsch McGregor Ruth M Emmett Reinbeck Charles E Horning Richland Jonathan F White South English Myrle Ruth Lash What Cheer William Hoker Wheatland Ernest Reitz Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S. Senate
Iowa
Lester A. Falcon
Central City
Anna M. Stephenson
Deep River
Myrtle E. Smith
Edgewood
Gordon J. Mosby
Elgin
Harry R. Merchant
Garrison
Eva L. Ochs
Garwin
Harry W. Kelly
Grand Mound
John E. McHugh
Lisbor
James B. Gilroy
Lost Nation
Frank G. Huebsch
McGregor
Ruth M. Emmett
Reinbeck
Fugitive From Insane Asylum Is Captured
Everett Orr, a former Hazel Green township farmer and escapee from Independence insane hospital, was captured at his old home after two years internment. He initially barred the home, swung an axe, then surrendered after officers and a ladder ascent persuaded him to drop the weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Everett Orr
Hazel Green
Carl Anderson
G. R. Beswick
Karl Meinhard
Independence
Orr
Anderson
Water and Smoke Damage Hit Washington Theater
Fire discovered in a store room above the State theater in Washington Iowa caused smoke and water damage. About 150 people were in the theater when the fire was found around 10 30 p m. The audience exited in order as staff directed. Firefighters controlled the blaze in half an hour and the theater was saturated with smoke. Pratt Brothers operate the theater. building owned by R E Dougherty and the Winfield Smouse estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Washington
State Theater
Pratt Brothers
R. E. Dougherty
Winfield Smouse
Hopkins Weighs Buying Farm in Iowa
Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins, a Sioux City native, is seriously considering purchasing a farm in Iowa. He will attend the Grinnell College alumni reunion and likely stay for Monday’s commencement. Hopkins previously announced plans to make Grinnell his permanent residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington (Ap
Harry Hopkins
Grinnell College
Iowa
Hopkins
Sioux City
Grinnell
Toads Lack Ribs Help Breathing Through Body Expansion
The passage notes that toads have no ribs which facilitates their ability to expand and contract the body for respiration. This anatomical trait aids their breathing as the rib cage is absent and the body adaptively changes volume.
Dickinson Backs Taft for Republican Nomination
Former Senator L. J. Dickinson of Iowa said he would support Robert Taft of Ohio for the Republican presidential nomination with Arthur Van denberg and Thomas E. Dewey as alternates. He cited Taft as the best name and background and predicted Roosevelt would seek a third term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
L. J. Dickinson
Robert Taft
Ohio
Taft
Dickinson
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Dewey
Vandenberg
Landon
Roosevelt
Iowa Tax Commission To Cut 50 To 75 Employees
State budget cuts ordered by the last legislature will reduce Iowa tax commission staff by 50 to 75 workers by July 1 and trim highway department staff by a large margin. The tax board employs about 275 but may drop to 225 250, with duties expanded previously by the legislature adding cigarette beer and inheritance collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Tax Commission
Highway Commission
Tax Commission
Iowa
Robbery Reported Near Sharon by Dale Ressler
Iowa City police received a report from Dale Ressler who lives west of Sharon alleging he was robbed of about $20 by two men described as roughly 20 years old with dark hair. The incident occurred Wednesday night and is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Iowa City
Dale Ressler
Sharon
Novak tenth wedding anniversary observed at La Porte City
Mr and Mrs Frank Novak celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary at home in La Porte City. Out of town guests include Bill Krejci Lee Krejci Syvlia Ann Ignace Krejci Lewis Krejci George Krejci Lester Noak Patty Novak Charles Novak Frank Synacek Ellen Synacek Martin Synacek George Synacek Georgie from Cedar Rapids and Eugene Kocher of Sa Porte City. Dinner will be served by Mrs Novak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Porte City
Mtr
Frank Novak
Bill Krejci
Lee Krejci
Syvlia Ann
Ignace Krejci
Lewis Krejci
George Krejci
Lester Noak
Patty
Charles Novak
Frank Synacek
Ellen
Martin Synacek
George Synacek
Georgie
Cedar Rapids
Eugene Kocher
Sa Porte City
Novak
Dr. David Berger to Lead Coe Bible Department
Dr. David I. Berger former pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Muscatine will head the Bible department at Coe College. He resigns from Muscatine after five years, succeeding interim leadership while Lloyd Morris and James B. Hodgson taught Bible last year. Berger previously came to Muscatine in 1934 from Dubuque where he led the University of Dubuque seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David I. Berger
First Presbyterian Church of
University of Dubuque
Monona Man Fined For Drunk Driving After Blood Test
The first Clayton county alcoholic driving case with a blood test used was disposed in Judge Eichendorf's court. William Baeth, 54, Monona, pled guilty and was fined 300 dollars and costs, plus 30 days in county jail and a year revocation of his license. L C Krambeer, 54, Luana, is bound over to the grand jury under a 1000 dollar bond. Russell Brown, 22, pled guilty to stealing chickens and was sentenced to six months hard labor. Three Boge brothers faced assault charges. Eugene 18, Lawrence 26 and Norbert 27 were fined 50 dollars and 15 days in jail. elder brother paid, others serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleader
Clayton County
W. L. Ejcchendorf
William Baeth
Monona
L. C. Krambeer
Luana
H. K. Roggensack
Russell Brown
Eichendorf
Allamakee
Clayton
North Buena Vista
Justice of the Peace
George Ehrhardt
Eugene Boge
Lawrence Boge
Norbert Boge
Mrs J C Arington 70 Dies After Months of Illness
Mrs J C Arington 70 longtime Columbus Junction resident died at home after months of illness. Born Clara Worley in Amoret Missouri she moved to Columbus Junction at age seven. She married J C Arington August 2 1887. he died two years ago. Survived by three sons two daughters seven grandchildren two brothers and two sisters She was a Methodist andmember of the Silver Leaf Rebekah lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
J. C. Arington
Clara Worley
Daniel Worley
Amoret
Gamble to Direct Elkader High School Band This Summer
Harold Gamble of Postville will lead the Elkader high school band during summer vacation. Paul Reagan leaves for the University of Iowa. John Sanders is elected successor and will start next fall. First concert is June 23 followed by seven more. Practices occur Thursday nights. Senior members will stay on until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
Harold Gamble
Postville
Paul Reagan
University of Iowa
John Sanders
Marion News Tag Day drives aid for destitute mothers
The Volunteers of America plan their annual tag day in Marion on Saturday to raise funds for destitute mothers and children across the state. Local girls will sell tags under Mrs J Lawrence Bigger with headquarters at the public library, under sponsors Rev Irving E Wade Emma Klein Rev T J McElliott Elda M Kemp and Metta Whitcomb. Prizes from merchants await top sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volunteers of America
Marion
Maude Ballington Booth
J. Lawrence Bigger
Public
Irving E. Wade
Emma Klein
T. J. Mc
Dow Attends Northwestern Class Reunion in Chicago
Dr. L. C. Dow spent Wednesday in Chicago attending a reunion of his Northwestern university graduating class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Dow
Chicago
Northwestern University
Dickeys Foods Ad Prices Sausage Ham and Produce
Pork sausage 122c, himburger cheese 25c per lb, cooked picnic hams 25c per lb, radishes two bunches 5c. Dickeys Foods advertises these deals in a period style marketplace listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickeys Foods
Local society notes and rental ads in Waterloo
Mrs L M Greglow and her son Bill attend a Waterloo drum corps convention. Lost wrist watch reward. phone 5201. Mr and Mrs Lee R Fitzgerald and Barbara, with Lyman Hough, return from Grimes visit to Fred Wrights. For rent furnished 3 room modern apartment. phone 613. Miss Hazel Ross returns from Chicago trip with Denver cousins Ward Gilbert and family. Mr and Mrs Gilbert plan return visit. For rent modern 5 room bungalow call 4839th avenue after 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee R. Fitzgerald
Barbara
Lyman Hough
Grimes
Mr. Hough
Fred Wright
Hazel Ross
Mrs. Ward Gilbert
Denver
Chicago
Mrs. Gilbert
Miss Vivian Smith Vacationing in Marion with Parents
Miss Vivian Smith county nurse of Des Moines county lives in Burlington and is visiting Marion for a month's vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Smith
Des Moines County
Burlington
Marion
W. E. Smith
Mrs McGowan Improves as Sister Travels to Marion
Mrs H E McGowan at St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids is improving after a critical diabetes illness. Her sister Mrs L E Bleasdell of LeMars has been summoned to Marion due to the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. McGowan
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
L. E. Bleasdell
LeMars
Marion
Mrs Snyder Visits From Anamosa Returns Home
Mrs. Frank Snyder of Anamosa has been a guest since Sunday of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harold M Howe and her sister Mrs George L Erwin. She returned to her home Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Snyder
Anamosa
Harold M. Howe
George L. Erwin
Club Luncheon At Cedar Rapids Theres Trial Club
Sixteen members attended a luncheon Tuesday at the Wurster tea room in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Irving E. Wade won first prize in a contest. Mrs. C. V. R. De Jong sang with accompaniment by Mrs. A. J. Keyes. Serving on the luncheon committee were Mrs. W. G. Koppenhaver, Mrs. R. J. Williams and Mrs. J. Lawrence Bigger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Therestrial Club
Wurster
Cedar Rapids
Irving E. Wade
C. V. R. de Jong
A. J. Keyes
W. G. Koppenhaver
R. J. Williams
J. Lawrence Bigger
Mrs Mosher party to visit Washington with Mead family
Mrs K M Mosher and daughter Carol Kay of Riceville join Mrs C A Mead of Elma as guests in the Doan home. Mr Mosher will come to Marion Saturday and will spend Sunday in Washington in the home of Mrs Doan’s nephew H W Mead with Mrs Mead and Miss Amy Doan.
Awbrey Brothers Visit Chicago Relatives
Richard and Jack Awbrey, sons of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Awbrey, traveled with relatives to Chicago. They will visit in the home of their uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Jack Awbrey
Mrs. C. W. Awbrey
Chicago
Mrs. C. W. Mitchell
Comforter division meets at Mrs. Erwin’s home
The Comforter division of the Methodist Ladies Aid society was entertained Wednesday at the home of Mrs. George L. Erwin. Thirteen members were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comforter
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
George L. Erwin
Frank Snyder
Anamosa
Miss Elizabeth Klein to Spend Summer with Klein Sisters
Miss Elizabeth Klein a Minneapolis teacher will arrive Friday to spend the summer vacation with her sisters Misses Emma and Catharine Klein in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Klein
Minneapolis
Emma and
Catharine Klein
Death of William E Wood reported in Monroe Wisconsin
Marion friends learned of the June 3 death of William E Wood who resided in Oak Park Illinois. He previously worked in the Milwaukee Railroad engineering department. His wife Grace Wells of Marion had died years earlier. Elwyn Miller and son John of Maquoketa visited Marion over the weekend with George Reichard and Bertha Miller before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Monroe, Wis
William E. Wood
Wood
Oak Park
Ill
Milwaukee Railroad
Grace Wells
Elwyn Miller
John
Maquoketa
Mullaley goes to Browns farm for summer visit
Bernard Mullaley travels to Browns to spend the summer on his grandmother Mrs. B. Timmer’s farm. His brother Michael accompanies him and plans to return home later in the week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Oakley with their son Harry Jr. and Mrs. George Oakley plus Carl Greishaber visit St. Paul Thursday and plan to visit Greishaber’s sister. En route home they will drop by Miss Pauline Oakley in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Mullaley
Browns
Harry Oakley
Harry, Jr
George Oakley
Carl Greishaber
St. Paul
Mr. Greishaber
Pauline Oakley
Chicago
Family visit and social gathering reported in local notices
Mr and Mrs W E Van Fossen and family traveled to Nevada Thursday to visit relatives Mr and Mrs Ray Bodger. Mrs Ray J Valentine of Cedar Rapids joined them. Miss Phyllis Closson of Cedar Rapids visited Miss Jean Dow. Mrs Pat McCann hosted the Get-together card club at Thomas Park with Mrs Howard Caldwell winning high and Mrs Neal Bunting second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. van Fossen
Jimmie
Herbert Price
Nevada
Ray Bodger
Ray J. Valentine
Cedar Rapids
Phyllis Closson
Jean Dow
Pat McCann
Thomas Park
Howard Caldwell
Neal Bunting
Birth of a son for Carsner family announced
Mrs Ralph Oxley received a Thursday message announcing the June 7 birth in Ventura California of a seven and three quarters pound son named Stewart Ellis to Mr and Mrs Louis Carsner formerly of Marion Mrs Carsner is Elizabeth McConaughy Also notes Church and club meetings and a social visit honoring Mrs Harry Schweitzer of Yankton South Dakota with her cousin group picnicked at Miss Edyth Gordons home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry P. Dunlap
Lee Dunlap
Eighth Avenue
Marion High School
University of Iowa
Quill
Delta Sigma Delta
Ralph Oxley
Ventura
Calif
Stewart Ellis
Louis Carsner
Marion
Carsner
Elizabeth McConaughy
Edyth Gordon
Harry Schweitzer
Yankton, S. D
Grace Clark to Attend Springville Banquet with Grandmother
Mrs Margaret Clark will attend the mother and daughter banquet Friday evening in the Presbyterian church at Springville as the guest of her granddaughter Grace Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Clark
Presbyterian Church
Springville
Grace Clark
Athenian Club Style Show Postponed till Next Week
Miss Ruth Maier hosts porch supper with quarter table roses as the Athenian club postpones its Friday evening style show to next week. Norman M. Ives of Los Angeles travels to Iowa City Thursday for his mother Mrs. John J. Ives illness. Sunshine division of the Methodist Ladies Aid met with several hostesses and guests. fifteen members attended with Mrs. Carl Hill among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Maier
Norman M. Ives
Los Angeles
Iowa City
John J. Ives
Sunshine Division
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
George Stone
Jennie Faulkner
Will Sherman
Elmer Barnhart
Harry Hammond
Carl Hill
Martins Visit Uncle Critically Ill in Martelle
Oscar Martin and Mrs Mae Wahl visited their uncle Fred Martin who is critically ill at his home in Martelle on Wednesday. They were joined by Mrs Oscar Martin of Marion and Mrs James Martin and Mrs Clarence Martin of Alburnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Martin
Mae Wahl
Fred Martin
Martelle
Marion
James Martin
Clarence Martin
Alburnett
W S A Club Plans Friday Picnic Dinner
The W. S. A. club will meet Friday at 12 30 for a picnic dinner at the home of Mrs C E Moe Cannon 397 Seventh Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Art Club
James Biesecker
Ninth Avenue
W. S. A. Club
C. E. Moe Cannon
Seventh Avenue
Trojan lodge meeting announced for Friday at 7 30
Trojan Lodge No. 548 A F and A M will hold a meeting Friday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic temple with members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Lodge No. 18
Trojan Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
Testifies 200 Per Cent Guarantee On Main's Machines
A former Main's Enterprises sales manager testified that Main objected to salesmen misrepresenting profits from vending machines. On redirect, Tucker said Main ordered reemployment of some salesmen who had quit after misrepresentations. Sales lessons read to the jury included urging quick dismissal of hesitant customers and promoting a 120 per cent guarantee to secure orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Tucker
Auto finish restorer marketed to clean and wax in one
A new auto finish restorer is on the market promising to polish and wax in a single application. The product is advertised as simplifying car maintenance by combining cleaning and waxing steps into one process.
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Tralee
Heidelberg
Milwaukee
Boys
Iowa Daily Press
Washington Theater
13Th Street
David Berger
Muscatine
Bible Dept
Coe
Marion News
Owen’s Drug Store
Willard McCune
McCann
William Peterman
New York City
Jane Peterman
Robert Munson
Iowa State College
Andrew P. Munsen
Kansas City
Kan
Proctor and Gamble Company
9Th Avenue
Chitaga
Tire Company
DIAL
Crosley
Crosley Trooper
H.oransky
Mgr
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