Cold Wave Brings Relief to Flooded Iowa Areas
A sharp northwestern cold wave reduces flood runoff in Hamburg and Missouri Valley as temperatures fall to near zero in parts of Iowa. Snow and rain forecast in the northeast, while Omaha records a 66 degree day yesterday. Water rescues and cleanups continue in flooded areas as train service resumes.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Hamburg
Missouri Valley
Bureau
Minnesota
Bemidji
Dakotas
Minot
Shenandoah
Ed Gowdy
A. S. Christopher
State Board of Health
Boyer River
City and Health Department
Dean Rutledge to Address Cornell Students Wednesday
Dean Wiley Rutledge of the University of Iowa law school will address the Cornell student body on Wednesday morning March 22. He has been presented as a candidate to fill the vacant seat on the United States supreme court.
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Mount Vernon
Wiley Rutledge
University of Iowa Law School
Cornell
Dean Rutledge
United States Supreme Court
Charles H Stoffel 68 Dies In Iowa City Hospital
Funeral services for Charles H Stoffel 68 retired clothing store proprietor will be held Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church. Stoffel an officer in the church for over thirty years died early Monday in an Iowa City hospital with Rev E Winslow Brown of Cedar Rapids officiating.
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Mechanicsville
Presbyterian Church
Charles H. Stoffel
Iowa City
Stoffel
E. Winslow Brown
Cedar Rapids
Man Finds $4,000 on Road Receives $1 Reward
Clarinda Iowa AP report says Charles Borden a Shambaugh laborer found a money bag with 4000 dollars on the road while walking to work. He turned it in to the sheriff. A trucking firm driver from Kansas City to Sioux City identified the bag and claimed the money, Borden received a one dollar reward.
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Clarinda
Charles Borden
Shambaugh
Sheriff's Office
Kansas City
Sioux City
Borden
Davenport Favors Daylight Saving
Davenport voters approved a daylight saving advisory by 2477 to 1617 on Monday with 2,477 in favor and 1,617 against. The plan awaits backing from East Moline Moline and Rock Island and would not take effect unless quad cities vote uniformly at the April 18 general election.
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Davenport
East Moline
Moline
Rock Island
Quad-Cities
Fayette Receives Bequest to Create Forest Park
Davenport resident Mrs. Stella Sweet Kemmerer dies February 20 and leaves property in Fayette Iowa to establish a public park named Forest Park. The bequest aims to create a community green space in Fayette funded by the estate.
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Davenport (Ap
Fayette
Forest Park
Stella Sweet Kemmerer
Davenport
George Calvert 75 Viola Pioneer Dies After Stroke
George Marshall Calvert 75 longtime Viola resident died Monday after a stroke Sunday. Born in Ohio he moved here as a child and spent most of life farming. Survived by wife died four years ago and three sons Frank Cecil Carl. daughter Olive Smith. sister Mrs. Rachel Romans. brother Walter. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Viola Methodist church with burial in Springville cemetery.
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Viola
George Marshall Calvert
Ohio
Calvert
Frank
Martelle
Cecil
Carl
Springville
Olive Smith
Center Point
Rachel Romans
Walter
North Dakota
Viola Methodist Church
Mount Vernon
Charles V. McClellan
Linn County
John
John McClellan
Catherine Owens
Charles W. Kepler
Charles L
Duluth
Wilton
Alonzo B. Smith
Mr. Smith
Ashmont
Iown
Andrews
Lottie McPeek
Lenora Zellmer
Muscatine
Beryl
Byron Edward
Smith
Methodist Church
Oakdale Cemetery
James Mullen
Roy Thomas
Mullen
Staten Island
N. Y
John Mullen
Amanda Arp
Mary Sellers
Ernest
Stockton
Louis
Wheatridge
Colo
Lizzie Osmers
Anna Fliss
Geo. Mullen
Glenco
Ill
Grace Reformed Evangelical Church
J. M. Newgard
Keswick
M. P
Richard Rickman
Mr. Dillon
Webster
Pansy Rickman
Christian Endeavor
Ellen
Ila
Ruth
Riverside
Peter Gerot
Gerot
Theresa Gerot
Ida Moss
Robert
Orval
Daryl
Cleo
Elaine Gerot
Birdie Godlove
George Gerot
Lew Benedict Estate Pays Tax in Cedar Rapids
Des Moines report shows an inheritance tax of 4392.91 dollars paid on a 43929 dollar estate of the late Lewis Benedict of Cedar Rapids. The payment was recorded by the state treasurer's office on Tuesday.
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Des Moines
INS
Lewis Benedict
Cedar Rapids
School board reelected director in Springville returns 101 votes
L. L. Batchelder reelected president of the School Board with 101 votes to J. C. Waddell’s 56 on Monday. One vacancy filled. Walford voters chose Walter Erger for a three year term to replace Harold Brockshink and Henry Schulte for another three years. Otto Messa elected for two years to replace Joe Svoboda. Lisbon relatives honor Ray and Mrs Kirkpatrick on twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a family dinner and six children present.
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Springville
L. L. Batchelder
J. C. Waddell
Walford
Walter Erger
Harold Brockshink
Henry Schulte
Otto Messa
Joe T. Svoboda
Lisbon
Ray Kirkpatrick
Mount Vernon
George No Longer Drinks Whisky
An advertisement claims a remedy called White Ribbon can stop drinking addiction. It promises a woman cured a 20 year drinker with one box. Priced at $2.00 and sold at Podzimek's Pharmacy and May's Drug Store.
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Podzimek
May
Geologist says no Iowa site ready for oil well drill
Geologist W. C. Osborn of Douds Iowa says no site in the state is prepared for an oil test hole. He faults stalled lease formations among landowners oil companies and organizations amid an oil boom in the Forest City basin and urges quicker arrangement of drilling blocks.
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Iowa
Creston
W. C. Osborn
Douds
Osborn
Forest City
Res
Missouri
E. W. Richards Tama County Pioneer Dies at 88
E W Richards 88 longtime Tama county Toledo resident died Monday from influenza after a week of illness. Born Oct 9 1850 in Huntington Indiana he moved to Tama county in 1866 with his family. He served as Toledo street commissioner and worked as a carpenter before retiring. Funeral is set for Wednesday 2 30 p m at Toledo United Brethren church with burial in Woodlawn cemetery.
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Toledo
E. W
Lige” Richards
Tama County
Mr. Richards
Huntington
Ind
David K
Elizabeth Quick Richards
Indiana
Richards
Abraham Tompkins
General Assembly
Des Moines
Tama
C. H. Kemler
Marshalltown
Ralph G. Richards
C. M. Richards
Toledo Chronicle
Funeral notices and lectures mark Iowa City week
Funeral services for Frank H. Stagg 77 held in Oathout chapel after death Monday in local hospital. Andre Maurois to speak at Macbride auditorium on Wednesday at 8 p.m. on French Wit English and American Humor. University of Iowa journalism school praised by American Press Society as top tier. Funeral for Dr F H P Edwards 73 held at Trinity Episcopal church in Chariton after death Sunday at daughter’s home. Dr Edwards practiced veterinary medicine 43 years in Iowa City.
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Iowa City
Frank H. Stagg
Stagg
Scott Township
Martin Brogaard
George Bowers
Louis
West Liberty
Emory
Bessie Stagg
Sam
Citronelle
Ala
Andre Maurois
Macbride Auditorium
Maurois
Ariel
England
Disraeli
American Press Society
University of Iowa School of Journalism
Iowa
Midwest
Trinity Episcopal Church
F. H. P. Edwards
Cecil Johnson
Chariton
Dr. Edwards
Shellsburg School Election Sets Record Vote
Shellsburg voters cast 234 ballots the largest count in years as Henry Weichman won 148 votes and Glenn Wilt 109. Other candidates included W. H. Linder 105, R. Senft 75, and William Rambo 22 with incumbents Rod Boyer and Myron Lubbock not running. In North English Tate Lawn and son Dean escaped injury when their car stalled on a Milwaukee crossing as train approached. car demolished but both unharmed.
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Shellsburg
Henry Weichman
Glenn Wilt
W. H. Linder
R. Senft
William Rambo
Rod Boyer
Myron Lubbock
Tate Lawn
Dean
Rules Bon Harris Must Stand Trial in Des Moines Case
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled Don L. Harris must stand trial in Lee county district court on a charge under the Iowa securities act. Harris argued improper jurisdiction due to eight terms of postponements. the court found Lee district court still could hear the case given the reasons for delays.
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Des Moines
State Supreme Court
Don L. Harris
Lee County
Harris
Ray Harrison
Supreme Court
Lee District Court
Phil Roan
Fort Madison
Coggon Junior Class to Present Spring Fever Play
Coggon high school stage production of the junior class play Spring Fever is set for Friday. Leading roles are Lucille Kinley and Paul McAreary with a cast including Marie Schatzle Alberta Fowler John McDonnell Helen McDonnell Kenneth Barker Mary Eloise Senst Donald Hall Howard Runyan Robert Hill and Lavina Wulfekuhle directed by Miss Nina Pritchard.
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The
Gazette
Coggon
Coggon High School
Lucille Kinley
Paul McAreary
Marie Schatzle
Alberta Fowler
John McDonnell
Helen McDonnell
Kenneth Barker
Mary Eloise Senst
Donald Hall
Howard Runyan
Robert Hill
Lavina Wulfekuhle
Nina Pritchard
Obituaries and notices from Mount Vernon and nearby towns
Mount Vernon and surrounding communities report deaths and civic notices. Charles V. McClellan, 80, dies at his son John’s home after a week ill. Alonzo B. Smith, Wilton, dies at home. James Mullen, Wilton, dies at daughter’s home. Other items include school elections, appointments, and local government updates across Keswick, Grinnell, Manchester, Lisbon and Riverside with multiple survivors listed and funeral details.
Double Action Ad Admits Constipation Relief Quickly
The advertisement claims two benefits for Adherika a carminative cathartic. It says accumulated wastes press nerves causing headaches dizziness and loss of appetite while partly digested food decays creating gas sour stomach heartburn and unease. It promises relief within two hours with no overnight wait. Lead ing druggists carry it.
Wilson decries state aid mania and tax burden
Gov. George A. Wilson spoke at the Iowa Structural Clay Products Institute in Des Moines, warning that government reliance on legislation and aid plus increased regulations hamper private business. He said lawmakers seek to ease taxation and strive for better public efficiency, though perfect parity with private enterprise remains unlikely.
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Des Moines
George A. Wilson
Five State Structural Clay Products Institute
Wilson
Three Tickets Enter Vinton City Race
Nomination papers filed Saturday for March 27 election. Independent ticket led by Mayor Geo W Reynolds lists councilmen at large and ward candidates. Progressive ticket headed by Clare O Donels presents incumbents among its slate. Citizens ticket offers Kline Rowe and others with Ancel Snyder undecided on ticket.
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Manchester
Manchesters
Howard W. Drew
Frank B. Wilson
Archie Lyman
Shannen B. Charlton
Fred O. Haug
Ernest Layman
Frank A. Lundell
Forrest K Jones
Curtis J. Hockaday
Charles J. Leeds
Thomas M. Martin
People's
T. Doug May
John M. Brayton
Justice of the Peace
Vinton
Geo. W. Reynolds
Reynolds
Earl Ervin
J. C. Jack
L. E. Whitcomb
Ivan Davis
James Ludden
Whitcomb
Clare O. Donels
L. S. Lewis
A. B. Kirk
M. G. Alcorn
Lester Richart
Carl W. Kouba
Karl G. Roths
Harold C. Bryant
G. R. Woodhouse
George N. Urice
Citizens
Charles J. Kline
Carl Knutson
C. W. Rowe
Kline
Rowe
Body Of SUI Janitor Found In Pool
George L Boss a janitor at the University of Iowa library annex was found dead in a swimming pool. An autopsy will determine the cause of death. Coroner Callahan notes fainting and falling as possible scenarios. Firemen retrieved the body after Merle Titus located it.
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Iowa City
George L Boss
University of Iowa
Merle Titus
Melbourne
Boss
George D. Callahan
Three Cornell Students Named Phi Beta Kappa
Mount Vernon report states Rebecca Reeves of Fort Madison Richard Moore of Tipton and Phyllis Hoffman of Freeport Illinois were elected Monday to Cornell's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Reeves participates in English club Oratorio society and Arrow social unit. Moore was a football lineman three years a choir member and Cornell Christian association. Hoffman presides over Associated Women Students is a Torch member and Delphi social member of the Delphi group.
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Mount Vernon
Rebecca Reeves
Fort Madison
Richard Moore
Tipton
Phyllis Hoffman
Freeport
Ill
Cornell
Phi Beta Kappa
The
Arrow Social Up
Cornell Christian Association
Associated Women Students
Torch
Honorary Women’s
Women’s Athletic Association
Delphi
Keller reelected to school board on 32 of 34 votes
George Keller was reelected to the board of education on Monday with 32 votes out of 34. He will serve a three year term.
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Victor
George Keller
Board of Education
Keller
Feuling Loses In Home Town School Board Race
In NEW HAMPTON AP report two veteran candidates were defeated in the city school election. A L Riley defeated E J Feuling 803 to 352 for a seat on the board of education. Robert Moorhead beat B A Brigadier 878 to 283 in the other race. Feuling is a former state Democratic chairman and Brigadier a Republican district leader.
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NEW Hampton
A. L. Riley
Business Machine
E. J. Feuling
Board of Education
Robert Moorhead
B. A. Brigadier
Feuling
Brigadier
Washington County School Elections Quiet Yet Victorious
Washington County held a quiet school election with 109 ballots in the county. Incumbents A E Atchison and P L Etter tied at 106 votes as part of the board lineup alongside Glenn Mace Claude W Tucker and T J Pease. Will Roberts Lee Norris reelected in Ainsworth, Kalona and Riverside reelect incumbents, Keota and Wellman keep their boards, West Chester votes split with Kreese and Porter elected and rivals defeated. Hubert Doud elected treasurer with 160 votes.
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Gazette
Washington
A. E. Atchison
P. L. Etter
Glenn Mace
Claude W. Tucker
T. J. Pease
Ainsworth
Will Roberts
Lee Norris
Roger Colthurst
Kalona
I. E. Grady
S. W. Yoder
C. E. Hershberger
E. J. Hesselschwerdt
T. R. James. Keota
Frank L. Dasher
Lester Smith
Riverside
H. E. Doud
Joe Kneber
R. C. Rummelhart
Hubert Doud
Wellman
J. G. Wehrle
F. R. Lewis
West Chester
Washington County
B. H. Kreese
H. N. Porter
Glenere
Milo DeLong
Colesburg Couple Honored on Golden Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Timmons celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in Colesburg with fifty relatives and friends. The couple, parents of two sons and one daughter and grandparents of twelve, were joined by all but one grandson as a dinner and program followed the observance.
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Colesburg
Edward W. Timmons
Mud No School Closes Clarence School Two Days
Clarence school closed for Tuesday and Wednesday due to unpaved roads making bus routes impassable. Many students come from rural districts, and officials warned conditions could extend closures if needed.
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Clarence
Hartwick Willliam Possehl Dies After Illness
Hartwick William Possehl died Saturday after weeks of pneumonia. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Congregational church. She is survived by two children, Mrs. Alvin Busch and Clarence, and one grandchild. Brooklyn school board members C. E. Brooks and Roscoe Ormiston were reelected Monday. Other members are Dr. E. J. Schmitz, Ray Light, O. M. Latta, with C. W. Fowler as treasurer.
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Hartwick
William Possehl
Possehl
Congregational Church
Alvin Busch
Clarence
Brooklyn
Brooklyn School Board
C. E. Brooks
Roscoe Ormiston
E. J. Schmitz
Ray Light
O. M. Latta
C. W. Fowler
Iowa City elects school board winners in spirited race
Albert B. Sidwell J M Kadlee and Arthur O Lef won three year terms on the Iowa City school board. Roy A Ewers D C Nolan and Glen R Griffith announced minor posts after a voter turnout of 1721 ballots and a late ballot recount.
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Iowa City
Albert B. Sidwell
J. M. Kadlee
Arthur O. Lef
Roy A. Ewers
Glen R. Griffith
Burglar Loots Auto Parts Safe With Tear Gas Escape
A burglar broke into American Auto Parts in Sioux City and stole about 75 dollars. He smashed the safe dial, released tear gas, attached a fan to vent fumes, and fled the scene.
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Sioux City
American Auto Parts Comepany
Sentence Of Butter Thief Is Affirmed
The Iowa supreme court affirmed a 10 year Fort Madison penitentiary sentence for Harvey Mighell of Holstein in a 1936 Kimballton creamery robbery. Mighell, the fifth man convicted in the butter theft ring, had earlier served part of a 10 year term for a 1931 store robbery in Anamosa reformatory.
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Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
Fort Madison
Harvey Mighell
Holstein
Kimballton
Mighell
Audubon County
Iowa
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Iowa News
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Poweshiek County
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Montezuma
Helena Irwin
Donald Miller
Searsboro
Tom Jantzen
Kenneth Sage
Maurice Halterman
Jane Goplerud
Osage
Grinnell College
Fred Pauls
Simon
Robert Hamann
Betty Allyn
Laura Cruzen
Oskaloosa
Virginia Brimhall
State Center
Neuman Fell
Highland Park
Charles Sayre
Charles Rowe
Mr. Hagen
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L. E. Bigger
J. B. Culbertson
St. Rita’s Court
Women's Catholic Order of Foresters
Rose Dautremont
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Hilda Knittel
Bena Leeney
Mary Shebanek
Matilda Wieland
L. J. Homan
Hosea B. Willard
Reuben W. Teske
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Teske
Elmer Kehrli
West of Manchester
Dr. Willard
Don D. Duckett
Percy R. Lillibridge
Marengo
R. A. Griffin
State Department of Instruction
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R. P. Andreas
Merle Kepler
Vinton City
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Sidwell
Kade
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Spence
David Thomas
Ewers
D. C Nolan
Griffith
Johnson County
Solon
O. E. Markitan
Charles Bender
F. W. Miltner
Charles O'Donnell
Markitan
Bender
Miltner
O'Donnell
John Novy
J. A. Zenishek
Velma Beck
Tiffin
Ken Ingham
Charles Fingle
Oscar Bigelow
Oxford
Williams Reynolds
Horace Paul
George Robertson
E. C. Green
G.3. Kirchner
Lone Tree
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L. A. Lower
SAM Lee Jeweler
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