Supreme Court halts $20 million Illinois bank rescue bond plan
Judge Lou Ladd ruled the proposed 20 million loan to replenish Iowa's sinking fund is unconstitutional. He issued an injunction stopping the bond issue aimed at freeing deposits frozen in closed Iowa banks. The Hubbell case challenged the measure, which the state plans to appeal to the supreme court.
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DES Moines
INS
Lou Ladd
Iowa
F.C
J W Hubbell
Supreme Court
Counel
Ladd
Hubbell
Disappearance of Glidden Farmer Reopened Inquiry
Glidden farmer F T Prill, 74, missing since April 20, has prompted a reopened probe led by the Iowa state bureau of investigation. Edgar C. Dewes, 63, who was last with Prill, was questioned after authorities detained him two days after the disappearance.
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Glidden
F T Prill
State Bureau of Investigation
Prill
Park A. Findley
Bureau of Investigation
Edgar C. Dewes
Dewes
Keota theater owner Frank Bridwell dies at 64
Frank Bridwell operator of the Princess theater in Keota dies at 64 after a hospital illness linked to uremic poisoning. He ran the theater for twenty years. Surviving are his widow and three daughters Mettero Balawi Pas Calif Mrs Basil Jones of Oskaloosa and Dorothy Bridwell of Cedar Rapids. The report also notes a separate social gathering in Manchester with Royal Neighbor lodges and musical solos.
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Gazette Keota
Frank
Bridwell
Princess Theater
Town City
Manchester
Independence
Will J Burk
Nellie Sexton
Cedar Rapids
Doris Dutton
Dorothy Frentress
Josephine Atwater
Charmion Cox
Suit to Test Pay Reduction for Public Officials
Sioux City Iowa January date AP reports F P Rice Smith Woodbury County treasurer challenges Senate File 479 in district court The act cuts 10 to 15 percent salaries of public officials in Town except sheriffs judges and court reporters Smith seeks writ of mandamus to force county auditor Frank S Lamar to pay pre existing salary An amended petition tolls constitutionality and legality of the act
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Sioux City
General Assembly
F P Rice Smith
Woodbury County
Senate
Smith
Frank S Lamar
Bank Liquidation Planned After Unanimous Vote
Fayette County National Bank West Union plans liquidation rather than reorganization and a new institution may be organized locally. The bank remains open under conservator D R Lynch appointed March 22 as a Washington group seeks a new national bank charter with capital 28000 and surplus 5000. the original Fayette County National Bank chartered in 1872 had no deposit restrictions before the March moratorium. BELLE PLAINE District convention for the Degree of Honor Juvenile Jodges set for June 19 in Knights of Pythias hall with Etta Branson presiding. events include dances, queen crowning, juvenile reports, a noon picnic, and pageants with deputies and bearers from multiple lodges.
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Garete West Union
Fayette County National Bank West Union
D R Lynch
West Union
Washington DC
It National Bank
Fayette County
Belle Plaine
Knights of Pythias
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
Etta Branson
Spirit Lake National
Harlan Peters
Marshallstown
Star No. 4
Carrie Morcombe
PeCessulere
Glen Peters
Juvenfiles
Frecerca
Bele Plaine Co
Grummer
Martha
George
Orater Marshalltown Row
Marshalltown Sweasr
Moon s Emerald Oil and Soft Corns Relief Ad
An ad for Moon s Emerald Oil and Soft Corns relief promises fast reduction of bunion pain and inflammation with two to three applications. It touts a returnable-money guarantee and a formula of essential oils camphor and antiseptics while claiming large yearly sales and broad effectiveness.
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Moon
Jodas
Reforestation camp trainees named in Mount Vernon
Twenty two local men were accepted at the Palisades Kepler state park reforestation camp with several serving as foremen. The group includes Warren McKune L W Carley Walter Hughes and others from De Witt Elgin Clutier West Branch Keota and Sigourney with dates and local roles noted.
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Mount Vernon
Palisades- Kepler State Park
Warren McKune
L. W Carley
Walter Hughes
Ernest T Sproston de Witt
Kohl
Harold Minnick
John L. Steffey
Harold S Reid
Frank A
Crandall
Homer DeCamp
William B Mullen
Harlan A Brown
Marvin I. Stoncking
William F Weaver
Harlan I Levy
Harry Hartung
Walter B Crumbaurd
Frank C. Gage
Floyd D Cartright
Ray A Burnett
Joe S. Kadera
Edwin M Mitchell
Dewitt
First Congregational Church of
Leonard A Spooner
Grinnell
Freeland Barber
Near DeWitt
Ivan Eugene William Russell
Harry Lyle Clifford Freelan
Ellis Decales
Myrna Mae
Virginia Mae
Iowa Faces Five Day Campaign For Eighteenth Amendment Referendum
Iowa prepares for a five day countdown to repeal referendum with last minute rallies by Prohibition forces and repeal advocates. Gov Clyde L Herring may appear at Shenandoah as dry counties plan seventy eight county rallies and intensified pulpit appeals to mobilize dry voters before Tuesday vote.
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Des Moines
Iowa
All-Iowa Emergency Prohibition Council
Repeal For Prosperity Committee
Clyde L. Herring
Shenandoah
Tama County elects Tracr Legionaire commander
Glenn Shortess of Tracr was elected American Legion commander for Tama county at a Tuesday night meeting. The county organization endorsed Victor Siverington of Grundy Center for district commander, correcting Wednesday's Gazette report that named the Third district. NR McAnulty of Toledo was named county adjutant.
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Toledo
Glenn Shortess
Tracr
American Legion
Tama County
R. McAnulty
Victor Siverington
Grundy Center
Witmer Elected President of Local Missionary Society
Mrs J Nevin Witmer was elected president of the Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church at its meeting hosted by Mrs W McClellan. Officers named include First Vice President Mrs M C Hamiel and Second Vice President Mrs RE White, with Mrs T J Highly as treasurer and Mrs P E Sheets as recording secretary. Will Carroll served as installing officer. Mrs Otis Wilson and Mrs W E Van Buren led devotions, and Mrs Highly announced the lesson while Mrs Witmer reported on the Mount Vernon missionary convention. "A Perfect Day" was sung by Mrs Fay Wagner.
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Otis Wilson
W. E. van Buren
T. J. Highly
Jesson
Nevin Witmer
Mount Vernon
Fay Wagner
Fish water chaos ends in dismissal after raid
Des Moines police raid on J M Virden’s home June 3 leads to a splashy moment when he dumps fish water from a goldfish bowl splashing Charles Nichols outside the scene. The judge dismisses the case after a chemist’s analysis is presented.
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Des Moines
J. M. Virden
Charles Nichols
City Liquor Bureau
Nichols
Virden
Allen
Cedar Rapids Law Students Are Admitted To Bar
One hundred law graduates were admitted to the bar with 77 from the University of Iowa. Eight Cedar Rapids residents joined the Southern district federal practice after swearing in by Judge Charles A. Dewey. The class included Justin W. Albright and Stratton Eller among Cedar Rapids entrants.
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Iowa City
University of
Lisbon
Edgar Egan
Donald Brodkey
Fred Dewey
Stratton Eller
Cedar Rapids
Frederick Fisher, Jr
Wills Glassgow
Alois Hasek, Jr
Bruce Henning
Charles Holleran
J. B. Howell
Don Howell
Frank Hronik
Esther Liffring
Milo Mitvalsky
Edward Morrison, Jr
Washington
Joseph Naughton
Williamsburg
Liewyn Norris
George Obear
Gilbert Sargood
Towa City
James Shiley
Philip Walker
Stewart Wilson
Eden Brashaw
Monticello
John Brooks
Francis Ellis
Maquoketa
William Ellwood
Local Woman Sells Day Bed via Want Ad
Mrs S E Dickey of 1718 B avenue NE sold a day bed through a Want Ad and urges readers to try the same. Advertisement emphasizes ease and opportunity for quick sale.
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S. E. Dickey
B Avenue NE
Iowa G A R elects 1934 commander and city
Fort Madison reports the 1934 Iowa G A R encampment officers named with Frank L. Quade of Dubuque chosen commander and Des Moines set as the 1934 convention city. New officers include senior vice commander Charles McCoy and junior vice commander H R Emms. Des Moines also reelects state adjutant John Risley.
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Fort Madison
Iowa
Frank L. Quade
Dubuque
Des Moines
J. W. Willett
Tama
Quade
T. J. Ioll
Grinnell
Eighth Town Cavalry
Charles McCoy
Keokuk
H. R. Emms
Perry
L. J. Leech
West Branch
Oley Nelson
Slater
John F. Risley
Sons of Union Veterans
Charles L. Miller
Claude Stanfield
Iowa City
Clifford Taylor
Marshalltown
F. M. Stull
Waterloo
Childs
Centerville
Ladies of the
G. A R
Bertha Hunt
Fannie Small
Clinton
Capitola Bowman
Maquoketa
Zella Chaloupka
Delia McAllister
Monticello Men Plead Guilty In Liquor Cases
Two Monticello men faced liquor charges in Jones county district court. JE Eggers pled guilty to illegal possession and transportation and received a $300 fine plus costs and three months in the county jail. E H Allen also pled guilty to illegal possession and was fined $300 and costs with three months in jail. Failure to pay the fine could add three more months in jail.
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Anamosa
Jones County
F. O. Ellison
Bees Parade Up Man's Pant Leg In Courageous Escape
Red Oak Iowa AP Bannery Shay Jr. faced a bee swarm that hid in a tree in his yard He donned protective gear then fought to drive them away A limb broke sending bees tumbling to ground The queen charged up his pant leg but Shay quickly loosened his belt and the queen escaped with the swarm no sting reported
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Red Oak
Bannery Shay, Jr
Shay
Plan for Washington County artificial lake in Dutch Creek township
Final arrangements are made for an artificial lake in Dutch Creek township, Washington County. A fund drive aims to raise 4000 to 5000 dollars for site purchase. The Iowa State Fish and Game Commission selects the site from three options and will stock and maintain the lake. The 200 acre site lies 12.5 miles southwest of Washington, near Rubio trunk road, with a 650 foot by 40 foot dam and 2000 cubic yards of earth to be moved. The shore will stretch 2.79 miles with trees planned along the banks.
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Washington
Washington County
Dutch Creek
State Fish and Game Commission
Iowa City
Fish and Game Commission
Rowley Farm Burned Destroys Home and Outbuildings
Fire by Rowley farm destroyed the home of Mrs. Jennie Leheu and all outbuildings three and a half miles south of here shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Damage was about 15 thousand dollars. A double corncrib with 1,000 bushels of corn and a brooder with 250 chicks burned, along with a milk house. Ten hogs, a Brown Swiss bull, and hay were lost. Insurance partly covers the loss.
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Rowley
Oriegin
Jennie Leheu
Here
Jolas Opens Third Annual Concert Series In Mount Vernon
In the Cornell summer colony chapel Jacques Jolas, noted pianist, opened the third annual concert series with works by Purcell Marpurg Rameau Couperin Wagenseil Scarlatti and Handel. His precise harpsichord touch and refined interpretation drew praise for clarity and musical expression. The next program is scheduled for Friday evening June 23.
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Grant Perrin
Mount Vernon
Jacques Jolas
Cornell
Jolas
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