Holbert Adds Zest to State Politics
Des Moines AP reports Iowa politics shift as gubernatorial race potential contender Thomas Holbert plans an open house near Greeley this Saturday. Republicans from across the state weigh rival candidates including George A Wilson while Dems focus on Guy Gillette. Holbert, a newcomer, may loom in the governor race.
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Weather Man Confirms Spring Arrives in Iowa
The weather bureau announced that spring is on the way with generally fair and warmer forecasts for Saturday. Readings posted 52 degrees in Sions City and 26 in Mount Ayr and Iowa Falls, with light showers in eastern Iowa and bright sun statewide.
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Parsons College President Quits After Ten Years
Dr Clarence W. Greene resigns as Parsons College president after a decade in office. The resignation was accepted by the board of trustees and will take effect July 15. A committee will pick his successor as the college navigates a period of low morale.
Parker Crouch Des Moines Mayor 1930 32 Dies
Parker Crouch, 64, former mayor of Des Moines from 1930 to 1932, died Friday at his home after a bronchitis illness. He had been sleeping excessively in the days leading to his death. His widow, three children and a brother survive.
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Convict Escapes From Anamosa Prison Farm
Elmer Auman a 25 year old trusty at the state reformatory escaped from a prison dairy farm near Anamosa Thursday afternoon. He is serving a three year sentence from Cherokee on a statutory charge and had about a year remaining. Auman wore striped denim overalls over grey prison clothing, is 5 ft 7 in, 120 pounds with blue eyes light brown hair a fair complexion and a knife tattoo on his left forearm.
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Williamsport Junior High Spelling Winners Named
Jessie McQuerry won first place and Joan Edwards took second in the junior high elimination. The county spelling contest is set for March 19 at the county superintendent's office in Marengo.
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Tama County Men Testify In Trial Of Cattle Dealer
In Newton Iowa R L Pemberton owner of the Toledo sales barn testified he bought twelve head of cattle from a man who claimed his name was Moore Ferguson The cattle are tied to the case against E B Ferguson who is charged with stealing them from Vernie Braden Union Mills A Mahaska County deputy sheriff testified he helped Braden search and that the cattle were found on Tama County farms Several witnesses including a sales barn bookkeeper and a truck driver linked the cattle to the Toledo barn sale and deliveries were made to buyers.
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Iowa City News Briefs Highlights Local Happenings
Funeral services set for Paul Pierce decorator and painter who died after six months illness. An injunction blocks George and Stella Coan from selling intoxicating liquor. Elmer Jacobs faces city beer ordinance charges on appeal. Police investigate a wrecked car possibly stolen. Elks funeral for Orville Carpenter, architect, with survivors named. Prof Wilbur Schramm has a new Francis Parkman book. Public hearing on next year’s city budget scheduled March 28.
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Obituary notices and local election news across towns
East central Iowa communities report deaths, school band changes, council and school board races, and civic events. Items include the Boone widow Mrs J E Irwin funeral, Frank Whaler named band instructor in Wyoming, Edgewood Women’s club officers, Monona caucus nominees, and several high school plays and community meetings.
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Monona
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G. F. Fos
Mark Loveland
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W F Humphrey
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Brandon Man William Ray Kizer Dies at Des Moines Hospital
William Ray Kizer 45 died at the veterans hospital in Des Moines. He was buried in Brandon Cemetery after funeral services at the Christian church. He was born January 23, 1893 in Brandon and was a World War veteran. Survived by wife Veda, mother Sadie Williams, one brother Jay Kizer, four half sisters and a half brother.
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Kansas City
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Idaho
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Roy Kohl
Julius Hunt
Chicago
Name Petit Jurors In Fayette County
Special to The Onzette. Fayette county district court convenes April 4 in West Union under Judge H E Taylor. A jury panel of forty includes many Oelwein residents and several from Fayette, West Union, Elgin, Sumner, Clermont, Wadena, Hawk Eye and other towns.
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Joseph Hagemann
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Waucoma
N Nelson
Clermont
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Eldorado
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Hawk
Independence Civil War Veteran Samuel Cole Dies at 90
Samuel Cole 90, Civil War veteran and longtime Independence resident, died at home Friday. Born in Shelbursg Pa he joined the Army of the Potomac in 1863 and fought near Richmond including Appomattox maneuvers. A wagon maker for four decades he was active in Republican politics and Masonry. Survived by adopted daughter Mrs Ray C Oliver and seven grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 at Swan and Leytze chapel conducted by Rev Floyd H Weed.
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