Local Birth Announcements From St. Raihes Mercy and St Luke’s
St. Raihes hospital reports a son June 25 to Mr. and Mrs. D A Edwards of 1409 Havenne NE. Mercy hospital records a son June 26 for Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hartenberger of 1315 Elmhurst Dr NE. Mercy hospital also lists a daughter June 26 for Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Moyer of 425 Twelfth St SE. St Luke’s hospital notes a son named Robert Howard born June 23 to Mr. and Mrs Harrison W Shipe of 404 Thirty-second St NE.
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St. Raihes Hospital
D A. Edwards
H Avenne
Bert Hartenberger
Elmhurst Drive
Mercy Hospital
Raymond Moyer
Twelfth Street
Marital Dissolutions and Cruel Treatment Cases Listed
Evelyn Dale from Paul Dale faces cruel and inhuman treatment with no alimony. Married July 22, 1936, before Judge H. C. Ring. Stella Sturm from Fred W. Sturm also cited cruel and inhuman treatment with a $300 total settlement prior to presiding Judge Ring. Libbie Barta from George Barta, married December 21, 1915, listed cruel and inhuman treatment with no alimony, Judge Ring noted.
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Evelyn Dale
Paul Dale
H. C. Ring
Stella Sturm
Fred W. Sturm
Jucae Ring Libbie Barta
George Barta
Judge Ring
Two Iowa City Residents Named in Record
Michael Louberto and Margaret McCabe of Iowa City are identified in the notice. The brief item lists their names as involved parties to the filing.
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Michael Louberto and
Margaret McCabe
Iowa City
Dubuque Man Remanded on Vagrancy Charge
Jim Cain 33 of Dubuque remanded to county jail in lieu of 100 bond for vagrancy. Irvin Conley 39 of Marshalltown sentenced to 30 days as floater for drunkenness. Both cases before Justice W A Rall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Cain
Dubuque
Irvin Conley
Marshalltown
W. A. Rall
Defendants Ordered to Appear in Powell Court Saturday Morning
In Police Court Judge Thomas B. Powell presides with defendants told to appear at 8 am Saturday. If Powell remains away for asthma and bronchitis treatment in Iowa City, Justice H R Churchill will serve temporarily in his stead.
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Thomas B. Powell
Powell
Iowa City
H. R Churchill
Deaths of John Andrie Bertha Schneider and Margaret Thurston
John S. Andrie aged 65 died at 148 Seventeenth Street SW after a long illness. Bertha S. Schneider aged 22 died at her brother Joseph Schneider's home at 1331 C Avenue NE. Margaret Thurston aged unknown died at 1317 L Avenue NE in a local hospital.
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John S. Andrie
Seventeenth Street
Bertha S. Schneider
Joseph Schneider
C Avenue
Margaret Thurston
L Avenue
U S Plans Two Refugee Ship Lifts From New York
Washington and Manhattan to sail from New York to Galway and Lisbon to rescue American refugees stranded in Ireland and Portugal. The Washington departs Friday, expected to reach Galway on the fourth. The Manhattan will depart after repairs in Lisbon. Both ships have prior refugee duties.
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Washington
United States
Manhattan
Galway
Ireland
Lisbon
Portugal
New York
Iowa Agents Seize Nebraska Liquor at Council Bluffs
Des Moines police report eight cases of Nebraska liquor seized. three more cases of Nebraska wine found in a Shenandoah man's car. L. T. Murray arrested on illegal transportation of liquor charges. arraignment planned in Council Bluffs.
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DES Moines
INS
R. W. Nebergall
State Bureau of Investigation
Nebraska
Council Bluffs
Nebergall
L. T. Murray
Shenandoah
Murray
Oldest US mining charter tied to Simsbury copper mine
The Simsbury copper mine in Connecticut held the oldest mining charter in the United States, dating back to 1709, signaling early colonial mining rights and local industrial activity.
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United States
Simsbury
Conn
Convention Delayed Over Foreign Policy Rifts
The Republican convention stalled over foreign policy as isolationist-leaning delegates clashed with prowar voices. Dawes helped settle a dispute over a declaration on foreign bloodshed, shaping a plank labeling the party as Americanism, preparedness, and peace. Willkie Dewey Taft and Vandenberg vie for delegates, with McNary rumored as a possible running mate.
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Dewey
Illinois
Senate
Charles L. McNary
McNary
Willkie and Stassen Endorsements Highlight 1940 Race
The leaders press for national preparedness and industrial efficiency. Willkie argues for private rural electrification financing reform and cautions about St. Lawrence project feasibility while endorsing EC oversight revision. Stassen backs Willkie’s leadership, pledging support on the first ballot and urging executive direction to strengthen the nation's industrial system.
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Willkie
Taft
Dewey
Son
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Utilities
Washington
St. Lawrence River
Securities Exchange Commission
Stassen
Wendell Willkie
Chase Convict Trio Through This City
A trio of escaped convicts robbed an Ames filling station, a roadside oil truck driver, and a cash drawer near Gallatin and Humansville Missouri. Ivan Sullivan led the group with Lowell Haenze and Forrest Estes, all armed with a machine gun and shotgun. Witnesses Emmons and Soy identified them, and police tracked possible routes toward Iowa while distinguishing them from the so-called parlor bandits.
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Ton
Ira
Humansville
Fair Grove
Gallatin
Iowa
Ivan Sullivan
Emmett County
Lowell Haenze
Sioux County
Forrest Estes
Greene County
Sullivan
Jerry Emmons
Ames
Bill Soy
Estes
Emmons
Soy
Haenze
Altoona
Camp Good Health Seeks Funds For Capacity Growth
The Gazette reports more children remain on the Camp Good Health list seeking recovery from illness and underweight. Public Health Nursing Association operates the camp with trained nurses, a dietitian planned meals, supervised play, and pre admission medical exams. Donations are urged to reach at least $3,000 to cover season expenses.
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Camp Good Health
Public Health Nursing Association
Camp Good Health Fund
Care of the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Supervisors Promise July 2 Decision on Union Wage Plan
County supervisors pledged a July 2 decision on the No. 231 maintenance employees union proposals for raises and paid vacations. The 12 point program seeks minimum salaries seniority in layoffs, sick leave, six eight hour days four week pay, and two week vacations for long service. Union spokesman George Shelton pressed for a firm answer, while County Attorney Thompson warned seniority rules may clash with Iowa law. The action comes after two months of talks with little progress. More than 93 percent of fatal automobile drivers in 1939 were men.
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State and
Clare Petty
Viola
C. L. Beeson
Cedar Rapids
A. F. of L. Union
Elmer Seevell
Marion
George Shelton
King Thompson
Iowa
Hoover warns Republicans against Roosevelts third term and urges seven stern tasks
In a speech Hoover attacks the New Deal and urges a preparedness program. He lists seven tasks to revive liberty morals living standards for farmers and workers restore competent government defend the western hemisphere and pursue cautious foreign policy while opposing deficits and inflated debt. He criticizes Roosevelt for seeking a third term and warns of economic and national defense dangers.
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Hoover
New Deal
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Air Corps
Congress
America
Rain Threat Passes and Cooler Cedar Rapids Day
Light sprinkle in Cedar Rapids Wednesday gave way to mainly cloudy skies as temperatures stayed in the mid to upper 60s. A cool 64 at 9 15 a.m. rose to 79 by 2 40 p.m. with Tuesday’s 76 peaking and falling through the night to 59 by early morning.
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Cedar Rapids
Washington
Jews Falls
Tamna
Mount Ayr
New Orleans
Sioux City
Galveston
Omaha
Los Angeles
Maines Carles City
Seattle
San Francisco
AM LaCrosse
Havre
SA Dubuque
Dismarck
Raven
ST Detratt
Keokuenpark
Chicaro
New York
Pittsburgh
Boston
Houston
Mercury
Chambers Inskeep
Bill to grant new powers to British India governors
In the House of Commons on Tuesday a bill was introduced giving new powers to the governors of India and Burma. Informed sources expect quick passage, suggesting the measure aims to appease certain Indian independence demands.
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London
INS
India
Burma
House of Commons
Nazis Advance On French Atlantic Coastline
German forces push northwestward along the French coast from a point east of Tours toward the Spanish frontier with a route through Dole Paray-le-Monial Bourges Mont-de-Marsan and Orthez. A German high command communique notes bombing raids on central England and British air raids on Germany with casualties reported.
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Dole
Paray-le-Monial
Bourges
Tours
Tours- Angouleme-Libourne
Mont-de-Marsan
Orthez
Ministry of Information
London
British Isles
High Command
England
Ireland
Germany
McUnder Shuns Vice Presidency May Split Republican Ranks
The report lists numerous Republicans including S. D. J. H. Milroy Des Moines IA and Robert Cal flesh Cedar Rapids IA among others as part of a faction expected to fly to Philadelphia to join the group, signaling a possible split over the vice presidency.
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F. G. Gullickson
Wisconsin
Thomas Whelan
Pembina
N. D
Philadelphia
Secrecy Cloaks Departure of U S Fleet From Hawaii
Washington reports show a sudden fleet departure from Hawaii amid questions about U S plans toward Japan. Officials refuse to confirm routes or destinations while Navy flyers in Honolulu tell families they head to the Panama Canal. Some diplomats doubt the move fits the Pacific status quo, others fear urgency of Western Hemisphere defense.
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Washington
United States
Hawaii
Far East
White House
State Department
South American
Orient
Honolulu
Panama Canal
Pacific
Federal official aids Iowa child labor record drive
A Des Moines report notes Evelyn M. Hughes of the federal children's bureau reviewing birth records in state archives to verify ages for child labor compliance. The act prohibits hiring under 16 in interstate industries, with 18 for hazardous work. Acceptable proof includes birth records, baptismal certificates, school records, or parent affidavits, with work permits required for ages 14 to 16.
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Des Moines
Federal
Children's Bureau
Evelyn M. Hughes
Superintendent of Schools
State Labor Department
Japan to issue East Asia autarky doctrine warning
Asahi reports Japan will issue a sweeping pronouncement akin to a Monroe Doctrine. It would guarantee autonomy for East Asia and apply to Italy Germany Great Britain and neutral powers in the European conflict.
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Asahi
Japan
East Asia
Italy
Germany
Great Britain
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Frank Gannett
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George H. Moses
New Hampshire
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David Reed
Pennsylvania
Vandenberg
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Resolutions Committee
SEC
Bie
Prilyn
Sives
Herbert Clark Hoover
Mr. Roosevelt
Republic
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Roosevelt Alibi
Europe
Fort Knox
Money Corporation
CEDAR
Snd
Ind
Tad Ave
French
Atlantic
M'Under Shuns
Istration
Aaa
Typewriter Exchange
Pepe Ovent
Oxfords Suas
the Big Shoe Store
Second Avenue
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