Exoneration in Lubec lake drowning of twelve picnickers
Washington county authorities dropped their investigation into the Gardner lake tragedy in East Machias, exonerating Calvin London of criminal negligence after his trail boat capsized during a picnic on the first day of summer. Twelve Lubec children aged 8 to 17 died. teacher Stella Burhoe acted as heroine, rescuing and aiding several youngsters before the deaths were confirmed.
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East Machias
Washington County
Calvin London
Gardner Lake
James A. Cummings
New England
Frank McCurdy
Daniel
London
Lubec
West Lubec
North Lubec
Stella Burhoe
Marion Kelly
Miss Burhoe
Kelly
Steel Sliver Pierces Man During Log Splitting Alarm
Wesley Dumond, 27, of Toddville, underwent emergency surgery at Mercy hospital to remove a steel sliver that pierced his stomach while splitting logs with a sledge and wedge. He was reported in good condition Saturday after the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Dumond
Toddville
Mercy Hospital
Dumond
William Trede Dies Cedar County Supervisor at 59
William Trede, 59, Cedar County supervisor from the Fourth district, died at his Durant home after a lingering illness. Born February 7, 1877 in Scott County, he was elected in 1932 and re-elected in 1934 for a term starting January 1, 1936. His death triggers elections in all five county districts this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
William Trede
Cedar County
Street Improvement Plan Unveiled by Lone Tree Council
Lone Tree town council at a special meeting approved street improvements using oil and crushed rock. The project, costing about 3800 dollars, will be assessed to abutting properties. A public hearing on the resolution is scheduled for July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
Landon the careful Kansan looks before he leaps
Alf Landon is portrayed as a careful, steady leader in politics and business. The article traces his cautious approach from boyhood to governor, notes his modest, plain living, and highlights his reliance on expert advice, restraint in campaigning, and belief in common sense and cooperation.
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LF Landon
Alf Landon
West Kansas
West
Kansas
Landon
Loafers
Loafer
Kansas Day
Brookings Institution
Soule
Topeka
Omaha
Indianapolis
Camp Good Health Fund Seeks Donations For Needy Children
Health outings for 111 children at Camp Good Health on the Lincoln highway to Mount Vernon require supplies and nourishment. Public Health Nursing Association operates the camp for physically handicapped youths of Cedar Rapids. contributions support milk, eggs, meat, produce, and other needs. Send donations to The Gazette Cedar Rapids Ia.
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Lincoln Highway
Mount Vernon
Camp Good Health Fund
Camp Good Health
Public Health Nursing Association
Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Large firms receive AAA cash in 1935 farm program
A report lists 55 corporations owning many farms and receiving large AAA payments. Insurance firms such as Metropolitan and Prudential along with others appear among major beneficiaries. Amana Society stands out as an individual owner with significant funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Prudential Insurance Co
Travelers Insurance Co
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Lee Moor
Texas Cotton
Supreme Court
Moor
Amana Society
Northwest
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Wallace
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Central Life Assurance Society (Mutual
Des Moines
Independent Order of Foresters
Mason City
the Liquidation Corporation
Davenport
W. E. Oxley
Forty Die in Iowa May Auto Crashes Report
DES MOINES AP Mrs. Alex Miller reports forty Iowa fatalities in May across 928 accidents with 1 394 vehicles involved. Eleven pedestrians died, 913 were injured, and 41 drivers had been drinking. Most crashes occurred on dry pavement with cars in straight motion.
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DES Moines
Alex Miller
Iowa
Births in Center Point and area shout joy
Dolores Ann Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Brown of Center Point born June 19 at Mercy hospital Wayne Earl Edgington son of Mr and Mrs Earl Edgington of 1825 Wilson avenue SW born June 19 at Mercy hospital Barbara Lea Robertdee daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Roberdee of 1710 C avenue NE born June 20 at Mercy hospital
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Glenn Brown
Center Point
Dolores Ann
Mercy Hospital
Earl Edgington
Wilson Avenue
Wayne Earl
Clarence Roberdee
C Avenue
Barbara Lea
Lemke Forms Third Party With Coughlin Backing
Lemke announces a 15 point platform for a new union party backed by Father Coughlin and announces Thomas Charles O'Brien as running mate. The platform calls for liberty from foreign entanglements, a central bank, wealth conscription, living wage, old age security, civil service, anti-bureaucracy, public works, and protection of small industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Townsend Old Age Pensions Clubs
Cleveland
Gerald L. K. Smith
Louisiana
Sen. Long
Lemke
Congress
O’brien
Boston
Thomas Charles O’brien
Suffolk County
Mass
William E. Borah
Borah
New Union Party
Father Coughlin
National Union For Social Justice
America
United
Council Bluffs Man Takes Kerr's Place For Sumner
Henry R. Peters of Council Bluffs is in Cedar Rapids serving as local agent for the Illinois Central railroad while Sanford Kerr is on leave. Peters has held the Council Bluffs IC agent post for four years and plans to stay through the summer. Kerr recently departed on a trip to Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Peters
Council Bluffs
Cedar Rapids
Illinois Central Railroad
Sanford Kerr
Peters
Illinois Central
Mr. Kerr
Alaska
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Kenneth M. Cassens
Barbara Taylor
Leah Wilcox
Aaron Mahar
Barbara Tyler
Daniel McCurdy
Evelyn Mahar
Rayman Knowles
Ronald Eaton
Doris Small
Christine Sleight
Merle Lewis
Jerome Kenney
Milton Dinsmore
Glen Morey
Frank Reynolds
Kansan
BY Willis Thornton
NEA Service
Brinkley
Washington
Alfred Mossman Landon
Alfred M. Landon
Topeka Capitol
Fort Dodge
Titus Management Company
Muscatine
Bankers Life Company of
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
Royal Union Fund
Iowa Land and Investment Company
Sioux City
Iowa Joint Stock Land Bank
Coughlin
SRD
la Follette Progressive Organization
Olson Farmer-Labor Party
Organized Labor
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Roosevelt
Central Bank
Kerr
Sumner
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