Manning Urges New Faces in Iowa Republican Senate Bid
Centerville May County Ottumwa Mayor Edwin Manning running for the Republican nomination for U S senator urged in a talk before Appanoose County Women's Republican Club that the party demands new faces. He cited the Feb 28 state convention and said Dickinson’s influence wanes while Iowa Republicans push reform and farm relief. He vowed to attend future conventions like Allison and Cummins, claiming an Iowa senator should reflect Iowa sentiment.
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Monticello Couple Observes 64th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar A. Hubbard of Monticello mark their sixty fourth anniversary, longest married couple in Jones County. Married March 14, 1872 in Leicester Massachusetts, they lived in Worcester before moving to Iowa in 1876. They later farmed Castle Grove Township and Monticello, with Mr. Hubbard in furniture and undertaking until 1931. Their son George Hubbard died two years ago. both natives of Massachusetts.
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Traer Municipal Election Promises Hot Contests
Traer voters face a March 30 election with near complete tickets on two rival slates. Incumbent mayor Dr. R. P. Wild leads an independent slate with council incumbents Joe Tomlinson John Powell and F. J. Rosicka, plus new candidates C. D. Buis and H. E. Deke. Park official Lyman Wood and treasurer Otto F. Moeller seek reelection. The caucus ticket nominates ex-mayor L. L. Sawyer for head and includes L. H. Geyer M. H. Bordewick Dean P. Thomas John Townsend and F. W. Wehrhan.
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Federal Agencies Employees Must Pay State Income Tax
Des Moines officials announce that employees of all federal agencies including AAA and WPA must pay state income tax if within the statute. The board says the ruling applies to salaries received after January 1 1935.
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Iowa Doctor Named to National Children's Bureau Panel
Dr. Everett D. Plass of the University of Iowa will serve as one of six consultants to the national children s bureau under the social security act. He aids in Washington with planning for the act and heads the obstetrical and gynecology department at the Iowa medical college.
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Editors in plea for harmony at Iowa GOP meeting
The Iowa Republican Editorial association met in Ames to urge harmony in the primary campaign to secure a Republican victory in the general election. Forty editors reaffirmed the plea and planned a second meeting after the Republican national convention. Officers were reelected: Berry F. Halden president E. P. Chase vice president S. W. Needham secretary treasurer. directors named across districts.
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Oelwein
Berry Halden
Tom Rogers
Coon Rapids
J. C. Gillespie
LeMars
Bucking ham repairman survives solder tank blast on Friday the 13th
Abe Carolus, Buckingham township highway maintainer, escaped sight loss after a gas tank leak caused an explosion while he cleaned and soldered the tank. A Traer physician reports the vision remains intact despite facial burns and eye injuries from hot solder fragments.
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Fire damages home on Martin J. Gaffey farm Holbrook
A residence on the Martin J. Gaffey farm in Holbrook was partly destroyed by a Friday afternoon fire with substantial damage to its contents. Neighbors helped bring the blaze under control.
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Grinnell College suspends seniors for drinking
Grinnell College officials announced disciplinary actions after an inquiry into student intoxication. Three senior men were suspended until June, two received two week suspensions, and five freshmen were placed on strict probation. Names were not released.
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Woman manager of Farmers Elevator at Traer resigns
Mrs. Nelle Ashbaugh, longtime manager and former bookkeeper at the Traer Farmers Elevator, resigns to marry. A. A. Agnew of Whitten is chosen to succeed her, bringing twelve years in elevator work and five years managing a private facility.
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Ethel Ryan Speakers At Cornell College Dinner
Miss Ethel Ryan director of physical education at Coe College spoke at a dinner for Associated Women Students of Cornell College. Her talk on Integrating Values opened the program which also installed new officers led by incoming president Janet Winston. Mary Foster Elizabeth Isaacs Marian Blair Adelaide Flexner named to roles.
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McGregor High Debaters Qualify for State Tournament
McGregor high school affirmative team coached by Principal James Broderick qualified at the north eastern Iowa tournament in Cedar Falls to enter the state tournament in Iowa City the last week of March. Debaters Jean Chambers and John McGhee won two of four debates and placed third among affirmative teams in the event. This marked McGregor’s first entry in the northeastern Iowa contests.
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Belle Plaine
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Eastern Iowa in Brief Confirms Local Election Noms
Nomination papers for the March 30 town election filed with the town clerk. On the Citizens ticket mayor H F Jacobsen seeks re election. councilmen include J T Rosburg William Freeman F A Werning I C Weichman and Louis Baumgartner. treasurer George Doebel. assessor J A Miller. Independent candidates include mayor J M Krumm and councilmen L C Gardemann H J Hartse William Gardemann Robert Hegewald T E Seilhamer.
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Iowa Law Students Kidnap Band Before Mecca Ball
Iowa City law students capture Ina Ray Hutton and entourage at Law Commons during Mecca week. The group dines with Miss Hutton, then the band will perform at the Mecca ball at the Iowa Memorial Union. Engineers kidnap Beryl Goodenow and parade him with paddles. Florence Paine named queen of Mecca week. she is Alpha Chi Omega member and daughter of the city police chief.
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Arraign Pace Boy on Murder Charge
Rodney Pace 16 was arraigned in district court on murder charges for the fatal shooting of his brother Ogden 18 after an attack on their sister Thyrza 11. Hearing set for Wednesday. Paul Smith appointed defense counsel. Pace in custody of Sheriff Hammler. Ogden died from two rifle bullet wounds. Thyrza wounded but improving and conscious.
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Retrial Date Set in Iowa City Murder Case
Iowa City will retry Clay 27, a Negro, for the murder of 77 year old George J. Folsom in district court on March 30. State may seek the death penalty after the supreme court reversal over corroboration of testimony by Mable Davis, his former wife and alleged accomplice. The crime occurred December 24, 1933 and was reportedly linked to a 1935 life sentence which was overturned.
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Johnson County
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Unlucky Friday for Emmett Peacock in Habeas Plea
Emmett Peacock formerly of Stone City and detainee at Jones county jail had his habeas corpus case against the county sheriff heard before Judge H C Ring. The demurrer was overruled and Peacock was ordered returned to jail to finish his sentence. Peacock ran a Rainbow Inn road house near Anamosa last summer and is serving time for illegal beer operations. Represented by Attorney George C Lawrence of Anamosa.
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Jones County
H. C. Ring
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Recommends Woman For Postmaster At Oakdale
Rep. Edward C. Eicher of Washington Iowa recommends Friday appointment of Mrs Irene Gee as postmaster at Oakdale Iowa in a formal request to the federal post office. The action highlights efforts to appoint qualified women to local federal offices and follows party guidance.
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Delta Town Election Field Narrowed to One Ticket
Only one ticket for the Delta town election on March 30 is filed to date. The slate lists Mayor Matt Brewan. councilmen C. A. Burt, W. S. Garrett, D. L. Grothaus, H. R. McGuire, Tom Stephenson. treasurer Rex Vernon. assessor George Bensler.
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Probate of Will No 13839 in Linn County Iowa
Notice informs that Hayes Elmer of the county is deceased and a will is to be probated and admitted. The district court in Cedar Rapids schedules a hearing for proof and admission of the last will and testament. Signed by the district clerk.
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Thomsen Trial Nears Verdict After Final Arguments
Attorneys wrap up the Thomsen manslaughter case as the jury of ten men and two women nears deliberation. Prosecutors say Thomsen shot Jacobson with negligence and recklessness while the defense claims the shooting was accidental during a gate-crashing incident at the county fair.
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Employment Offices Report 6974 Jobs In February for Iowa
Iowa employment offices placed 6974 people in February including 1043 women and 5931 men 790 veterans. Private employment accounted for 2630 placements while 3731 new applications were filed and 6702 renewals recorded. At month start the service held 98659 applications including 84162 men and 14497 women. Sioux City led with 1650 total placements among cities listed.
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Warning Against Unofficial State Income Tax Guides
The Iowa Tax Board warns taxpayers against using unofficial manuals to prepare state income tax returns. Officials say such aids are not approved or checked and may mislead or cause penalties and additional assessments. The board offers official rules and regulations free for taxpayer use.
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Senator Wilson Opens Campaign for Governor in Iowa
Des Moines Senator George A. Wilson launched his bid for the Republican nomination by naming Charles R. Fischer as campaign manager at a Hotel Savery rally. Fischer, a veteran strategist with ties to former Gov. Dan Turner, has led prior campaigns and held Iowa Securities Department oversight. Wilson pledged a issue driven race and promised no whisper campaigns or personal attacks while criticizing bureaucratic rule and calling for abolition of many alphabet agencies.
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Williamsburg Breaks Ground on New Grade School
Work starts on a new grade school in Williamsburg with completion expected by September 1. Robert Scott and Company of Albert Lea Minnesota serve as contractors for the roughly 75000 dollar project.
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