Iowa asks FAA to refuse licenses to five out of state liquor firms
Iowa requests federal alcohol administration deny wholesale licenses for the Old Town Beverage company Sioux Falls Stevens S D F and J Supply East Dubuque Ill Warner Brothers Liquor House Galesburg Ill and Walter Spector Barney's Liquor House Rock Island as part of an enforcement push. Data from six agents supported by the Iowa liquor commission backs the move with evidence from raids and serial numbers to curb illegal sales to Iowa retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
The
Liquor Commission
Federal Alcohol Administration
Washington
FAA
Old Town Beverage Company
Sioux Falls
Stevens
S. D
F. and J. Supply Company
East Dubuque
Ill
Warner Brothers Liquor House
Rodloff
Roelofs
Commission
Andrew J. Stewart
Stewart
W. W. Akers
State
Leo Tremmel
Ashton
Tremmel
Arnold Tremmel
Sibley
Grand
Old Town Company
R. Schubbe
Milford
Sioux City
Akers
Walter Baumgartner
George Dickey
James Lawrence
Cemetery association officers elected in Conesville
The Conesville Cemetery association chose A. W. Jones as president Lorena Maxwell as secretary and Mrs Emma Francis as treasurer at a Friday night meeting A music program by Mrs Kelly McKee preceded the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesville
A. W. Jones
Lorena Maxwell
Emma Francis
F. G. McCullough
L. R. McKee
Muscatine Area
J. L. Foster
West Liberty Area
Collie Jones
Debbie Coffin
Conesville Area
Kelly McKee
Fred Montz
Robert
London
Lyman R. Kirst
Chicago
Leta Montz
Oelwein
Wanda Montz
Cedar Rapids
Center Junction
Paul Smith
T. E. Stanton
Leroy Dirks
St John Lutheran Summer School Enrolls Fifty Students
Luana records show the St. John Lutheran church summer vacation school enrolling 50 pupils. Instructors listed include Rev. H. P. Kumpf and teachers Ida Beade Alma Landt Caroline Overbeck and Margaret Krambeer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luana
St. John’s Lutheran Church
H. P. Kumpf
Ida Beade
Alma Landt
Caroline Overbeck
Margaret Krambeer
Iowa Payrolls Up 17.6 Percent in May
Iowa industries show a definite upward trend in employment. Payrolls rose 17.6 percent in May 1936 from May 1935, with a 9.1 percent month to month gain and a 2.3 percent rise from April. Only textiles, leather, and tobacco fell. stone and clay led with a 37.8 percent jump. City gains included Mason City 12.5 percent and Cedar Rapids 1.1 percent, Des Moines 3.7, Fort Dodge 6.1, and Dubuque dipping 0.2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Frank E. Wenig
Iowa
Wenig
Cedar Rapids
Mason City
Burlington
Clinton
Davenport
Fort Dodge
Marshalltown
Ottumwa
Sioux City
Waterloo
Dubuque
Muscatine
Iowa employment service reports May job placements and referrals
Iowa state employment service says 13 420 people found jobs in May while 15 151 applicants were referred, an 89 per 100 placement rate. Of the hires 1 295 were women and 1 281 of 12 125 men were veterans, with 3 498 entering private industry.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Employment Service
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Council Bluffs
Davenport
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Ottumwa
Sioux City
Waterloo
Farmer and Dog Die in Lightning in Atlantic
Soren Anderson, a wealthy Lewis County farmer, and his police dog were killed by a bolt while walking in a barley field north of Atlantic. The strike tore his clothing and ripped his shoes, and his sister-in-law alerted authorities after he failed to return for supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
INL
Soren Anderson
Lewis
Anderson
Dale Traylor
Clyde Herring
Call Examination For Marion Post Office Job
Washington reports the Civil Service Commission will hold an examination for a substitute clerk carrier at Marion Post Office in Iowa. Applications must be filed with the Civil Service District Manager in St Paul no later than June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Rep
B. M. Jacobsen
Marion
Civil Service District
St. Paul
Des Moines Speaker Leads Local Flag Day Elks Event
OEL Frank Miles of Des Moines delivered the principal address at the Flag Day celebration of the Elks lodge on Sunday afternoon. Dr F C Witzigman gave the invocation and E B Shaw provided a brief flag history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oel — Frank Miles
Des Moisres
Elks Lodge
F. C. Witzigman
E. B. Shaw
Violet Richards
American Legion
William Walker
Evelyn Eck
E. J. O’hagen
Hazel Hansen elected noble grand of Silver Lining Rebekah lodge
Mrs Hazel Hansen is elected noble grand for the next half year at the Silver Lining Rebekah lodge. Also chosen are Mrs Margaret Prehn as vice grand Miss Vera Lambertson as recording secretary and Miss Cornelia V Anderson as treasurer.
Iowa State Grants 452 Degrees At 65th Commencement
A total of 452 degrees were conferred Monday at the sixty-fifth annual commencement at Iowa State College. Dr. Thomas O. Walton delivered the address and Dr. Charles E. Finley presided as degrees were awarded to graduates from numerous Iowa counties including Cedar, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Iowa, Jones, Linn, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, and Winneshiek with fields spanning veterinary medicine, engineering, agriculture, home economics, and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College
Thomas O. Walton
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
College Station
Charles E. Finley
Iowa State
Iowa
Cedar County
Arthur Henry Davidson
Stanwood
Oren Bolin
Tipton
Clayton County
Gertrude Emma Kaiser
St. Olaf
Delaware County
Donald James
Byers
Manchester
Viola Lydia Holthaus
Earlville
Fayette County
Florence Lenora Sauerbry
Oelwein
Martha Elizabeth Hough
James Wayne Robison
Maynard
Max Sauerbry
Oeelwein
Iowa County
Harold Arthur Sherman
Ladora
Jones County
Harry Eugene Rodman
Monticello
Linn County
William Frank Kretzschmar
Cedar Rapids
Clifford Henry Schlesselman
Charles Stanley Miller
Henry Christian Spencer
Milton Lee Weislogel
Alburnett
George Howard Tellier
Walter Xavier Cole
Paul Wallace Henderson
Coggan
James William Pirie
Springville
Louisa County
Martin William Hiller
Wapello
Poweshiek County
Robert Carlos Talbott
Minnie Hauk Breaks Ground as First American Carmen
Minnie Hauk born 1852 rose to fame as the first American girl to perform the operatic role Carmen. Her breakthrough noted as a milestone in American opera history marked by 19th century stage acclaim.
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Minnie Hauk
Carmen
Postville Raid Nets 16 Northeast Iowa Robberies
State Agent William Arthur said weekend raids cleared up at least 16 robberies across five counties. Thirteen suspects were arrested in four counties, with items including a stolen motor, radio, engine-removal tools, and stolen lumber and roofing recovered at sites in Cresco and Watson. Alcohol suspected at Lon Sawbell home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
William Arthur
Iowa
Toad” Gordon
Postville
Arthur
Fred Bergman
Cresco
May building activity rises with 49 permits and 134 394 valuation
Des Moines and Iowa report May building activity up over April with 49 additional permits and a valuation increase of 134 394 50. First five months show a year to date gain in valuation despite fewer permits. Des Moines leads May with 242 160 valuation, followed by Waterloo and Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Labor Department
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Council Bluffs
Davenport
Sons
Iowa
Marshalltown
Mason City
Wees City
Fire Marshal Urges Rational Observance of Fourth Of July
Des Moines newspaper reports State Fire Marshal J Vincent Pyle urges rational Fourth of July observance as no state law regulates fireworks. He notes over fifty towns have ordinances restricting sale and use, cites Spencer as a warning, and calls for safe display and supervised celebrations.
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Des Moines
INS
J. Vincent Pyle
Pyle
Spencer
Pioneer Vinton Woman Dies at 87
Mrs. Katie Donels 87 widow of Gosper Donels died at her daughter's home in Vinton after a long illness. Born in Blair County Pennsylvania she moved to Iowa as a girl and joined Oak Grove Christian church. Survived by son Albert near Shellsburg daughter Mrs D C Knapp and niece Miss Minnie Usher. Funeral arrangements not set.
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Vinton
Katie Donels
Gosper Donels
D. C. Knupp
Blair County
Iowa
Oak Grove
D. C. Knapp
Minnie Usher
Cedar Rapids
Wapello Man Seriously Hurt In Gun Accident
Wapello resident H. M. Leyda is in critical condition with infection after a gun accident at his farm home Friday. Leyda had been shooting groundhogs and placed his shotgun in the truck bed in the garage. Clyde Torode and 15 year old Richard Morris were nearby when the gun discharged, injuring Leyda in the leg. He was hospitalized in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
H. M. Leyda
Clyde Torode
Richard Morris
Eesiaen Buntig Leyes
Wesitting
Torode
Fie Iin Herdhey' Hospital
Muscatine
Mrs. C. A. Benson Celebrates 90th Birthday in Toledo
Mrs. C. A. Benson of Toledo marked her ninetieth birthday with church greetings and a corsage during a Sunday service. A family dinner followed, with relatives from Keokuk, Afton, Sidney, Detroit, Humboldt, Chicago, Gladbrook, Beaman, and Chariton attending.
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Toledo
C. A. Benson
United Brethren Church
Dell Newcomb
Keokuk
Charles Briggs
Afton
Ross Benson
Dorothy
Maurice
Sidney, Mont
Ralph Benson
Detroit
Ira Coulson
Roberta
Humboldt, Neb
E. A. Benson
Rolland
Alice
Chicago
Ned Dann
Ida Newton
Martin Neil
Charles
Jean
Gladbrook
Chauncy Russie
Beaman
Aubrey Pond
Chariton
Tama G.O.P. Women Annual Meeting in To ledo
Tama County Republican Women hold their annual meeting at Clark Park in Toledo with a noon picnic, officer reports, and election of leaders for two years. Mrs. Henry Woods of Moville will speak on secretary of state, and Willard Russell from Toledo will share convention highlights. County candidates and others are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Tama County
Republican Women’s Club
Clark Park
Henry Woods
Moville
Willard Russell
Cleveland
Search For Three Armed Men In Car
Des Moines police hunt a gray 1935 Chevrolet driven by three armed men who visited a Hamilton county farm after one man knocked on a farmer's door. The gunmen shouted threats and fled. authorities doubt robbery occurred and consider the men may be Minnesota asylum escapees.
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Des Moines
INS
Hamilton
Minnesota
Wayne Hunter Weds Miss Iola Hickman in Chicago Chapel
The Rev Wayne Hunter son of George Hunter of Mount Vernon married Miss Iola Hickman daughter of Mrs Della Hickman of Ogden Utah in Thorn dike Hilton Memorial chapel Chicago on a Wednesday evening Louise McHugh of Ogden was bridesmaid Laurence Hunter of Mount Vernon served as best man The couple will reside at 512 Laurel Chillicothe Ohio Attendees from Mount Vernon included George Hunter and Edith and Laurence Hunter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta
Veda Stevens
Fred Stevens
Gerald Reed
H. T. Reed
Christian Church
J. M. Elam
Oskaloosa
Betty Stevens
Gilbert Reed
Manchester
J. Frank Moore
Manchester Community Church
Dorothy May Frentress
William H. Frentress
Melvin Earl Landis
Earl Landis
Greeley
Laurel Simons
Cecil Johnson
Mildred Hansel
Landis
Manchester High School
Maquoketa
Patricia Chalmers
Mayme Jackson
Clear Lake
S. D
J. C. McIntire
H. A. McIntire
George F. Barsalou
Fred H. Young
Black Hills
Yellowstone Park
McIntire
Western Union
Niagara
Mount Vernon
Wayne Hunter
George Hunter
Iola Hickman
Della Hickman
Ogden
Utah
Thorndike Hilton Memorial Chapel
Chicago
Louise McHugh
Laurence Hunter
Cornell College
Utah State Agricultural College
Central Junior High School
Chi Omega Sorority
Delta Theta Chi Business Women’s Sorority
Hunter
McCormick Theological Seminary of Chicago
Beta Sigma
Chillicothe
Laurel Street
Laurence
Edith Hunter
Decorah Man Dies in Highway Crash
A Decorah man Otto Frey 23 died when the car he rode in was struck by a hit and run truck driver early Sunday. 11-year-old Willmar Krall was critically injured. In Atlantic James Briner 60 was killed repairing a tire. Nine Iowans died in last week’s highway crashes raising toll to 173 for the year.
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The
Decorah
Here
Otto Frey
Willmar Krall
James J. Krall
Frey
Des Moines
James Briner
Atlantic
19 Experts Set To Discuss Child Welfare Conference
Nineteen authorities from nine states join experts at the tenth annual conference on child development and parent education in Iowa City. The event, directed by the Iowa Child Welfare Research station and sponsored by 18 Iowa organizations, hosts 800 expected attendees and features lectures by Floyd H. Allport Hart Ruth Frickner and others on family relations and child guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
Iowa
Floyd H. Allport
Syracuse University
Syracuse
N. Y
Cornell Hart
Hartford Theological Seminary
Hartford
University of Chicago
Ruth Frickner
Child Study Association of America
Merrill-Palmer School
Detroit
Robert C. Foster
Hughes Nearns
New York University
William C. Reavis
University of Iowa
Nora A. Talbot
Division of
Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College
Stillwater
Okla
Moses Jung
University of Iowa School of Religion
Charles Hall
Children’s Bureau of
Minnesota
Harold M. Skeels
Iowa State Board of Control
Grace Langdon
WPA
Washington, D. C
Ana
Marengo Vac ation Bible School Closes With Program
Seventy pupils completed a two week Presbyterian vacation Bible school in Marengo with a Sunday evening program and craft exhibit. Diplomas were awarded for regular attendance. Directors of beginners included Marie Rathjen Ann Scott and others, with Lois Spoerry and Helen Paine among the juniors. Rev. Frank Paul supervised the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Presbyterian Vacation Bible School
Marie Rathjen
Annes Scott
Ggg Frick
Lois Spoerry
Helen Paine
Aine
Beth Jenkins
Bernice Wiese
Fred Branch, Jr
Oor Nielson
Clarence Kern
Harold Swift
Odena Dillin
Frank Paul
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U.S
George Mills
Iowa Daily Press Bureau
Iowa News
North Liberty
Nelle Byrne
Edith Young
Lila Alt
Verne Colony
Mary Wolfe
Inez Anderson
Mabel Young
Mabel Z. Stoner
Jessie Green
Faye Myers
Bess Myers
Emily Means
Minnie Coglan
Mary Overholt
Lillian Myers
A. J. Black
Irene Coglan
R. M. Ritz
Illinois Central
Ritz
Delhi
Bennett
American Legion Auxiliary
Rixe-Lausen
M. F. Bullis
Hoyt Battolph
W. F. Blair
J. G. Engel
O. B. Wright
Ed Kruse
Norma Kruse
Arthur Bachus
Charles Grell
Herman Weih
Mer
Mount Pleasant Hospital
Omer Wright
Veno Conrad
Anamosa
First Ward
F. J. Kay
R. J. Bone
C. A. Coxsee
T. E. Hamilton
Ray Echternacht
J. E. Heierman
John Perrine
J. J. Locher
R. J. Langer
F. W. Ferrine
M. F. Hogan
Bernice Byerly
R. L. Langer
Second Ward
Leslie Reade
Leigh Clark
Ray Marugg
C. C. Hodson
Harry Rodman
E. W. Brashaw
William Netcott
J. E. Heiserman
John Liddy
J. J. Hayes
Jacob Arduser
Honor Clark
Bertha Locher
Third Ward
Henry Ohe
Jake Metzenburg
John Schoon
Dora Ohe
Harry Doyle
Dr. C. Burris
Herman Burker
William Waddick
Charles Scherrer
Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythias
Mausolem
C. R. Zimmerman
Albert Turner
Dana Freeze
Dorothy Darling
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
I. O. O. F. Hall
Elizabeth Kimball
Lloyd Kent
Ed Smith
Katherine Turner
Laurence Current
Bert Avery
Martha McCune
Charles Beach
Jerry Walters
Mae Mitchell
Belle Plaine
Earth Photo
H. H. Thurber
Farmer
Marion Post Office
Iowa Daily Press
Allen Wheaton
South Dakota
Henry Plummer
Wheaton
Plummer
Omaha
Claude Callan
Satan
Pioneer Vinton
Tama G.O.P
Cornell
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