Boy Run Over by Fort Dodge Train
One person was killed and seven injured in Iowa accidents over the weekend. The dead is Shirley Tise 17 Springfield Missouri. Injured include Beulah Clooney 45 Council Bluffs J W Meneray 81 Council Bluffs Delbert Brantner Jr 8 Newton John Wavra 65 Fairfax.
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Associated Press
Iowa
Shirley Tise
Springfield
Beulah Clooney
Council Bluffs
J. W. Meneray
Delbert Brantner, Jr
Newton
John Wavra
Fairfax
Tise
Fort Dodge
Illinois Central
Hrs
Clooney
Meneray
Counc Bluffs
Delbert Brantner
Wavra Injured Dragged by Car at Fairfax Cemetery
John Wavra, Fairfax cemetery caretaker, was seriously hurt late Sunday when his car in gear dragged him about eighteen feet. He suffered a broken collarbone and potential spinal injuries after the vehicle struck a gate pillar. He was found around 6:45 pm by Orville Rogers and others while two funerals were underway.
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Fairfax
Breda
the Gazette
John Wavra
Fairfax Cemetery
Wavra
Orville Rogers
Maura
Wool theft at Elmer Axmear farm west of Keswick
County officers pursue suspected thieves after a barn theft on the Elmer Axmear farm west of Keswick. More than 200 pounds of wool were stolen, valued at over $40.
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Keswick
Elmer Axmear
Des Moines Streetcar Men Urge End to Pick-Ups
Des Moines Railway employees warn motorists against giving rides in the city to avoid stealing fares from street cars. When a pickup is seen, the car number is noted and the owner receives a call asking to stop the practice, with a follow up thank you if there is compliance. The campaign plus improved business reduces April revenue loss to four percent versus the usual ten percent decline.
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DES Moines
INS
Des Moines Railway Company
Mount Auburn Boy Burns in Car Explosion
Mount Auburn 17 year old Bradley Hopper son of Mr and Mrs C Hopper was severely burned when gasoline in a car he was working on exploded. Most serious burns cover his upper body especially right arm and shoulder. The accident occurred at his grandfather W W Usher's home northeast of Brandon and he was rushed to Vinton hospital in serious condition.
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The
Gazette
Mount Auburn
Bradley Hopper
Co. F Hopper
W W. Usher
Brandon
Vinton Hospital
Earlville Alumni Banquet and Commencement Schedule
Earlville high school holds its annual alumni banquet at the Methodist church with a dancing party at the Masonic hall. Alumni officers listed include President Katherine Klaus and secretary Ruth Klaus. Weeklong commencement events run Wednesday exhibit day, Thursday class picnics, and Friday commencement.
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Earlville
Earlville High School
Methodist Episcopal Church
Masonic Hall
Katherine Klaus
Della Parkin
Ruth Klaus
Mildred Hamblin
Congregational Church
A. W. Sinden
Prohibition Officers Seize 300 Gallons Whisky in Home Raid
Federal agents tracked 500 gallons of whisky and alcohol concealed in the residence of Lester R. Chapman. His brothers Leonard and Henry Chapman, already convicted in Des Moines on liquor conspiracy charges, are linked to the case. The raid recovered 280 gallons in kegs 288 pints 30 quarts and about 156 gallons of alcohol. No one was present in the home. Leonard and Henry Chapman plan appeals and deny jury tampering charges from a prior trial.
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Carroll Fup
Lester R. Chapman
Prohibition
Chapman
Leonard
Henry
Des Moines
Henry Chapman
Delaware County Plans Rural Graduation Day in Manchester
About one hundred eighth grade students from Delaware county rural schools will graduate at 10 30 a.m. Friday in Manchester high school gymnasium. County Superintendent W A Ottilie announced. The ceremony includes a program by pupils, an address by Prof C Fuller, honor letters and diplomas for top averages, and a valedictory by Francis Wendling. A newsletter-style picnic follows and a parade and games fill the afternoon. In Clutier, the senior class will stage The White Elephant at the Community hall, then dance. cast includes Hanus Caslavka Blakely Peters Pavelka Hach Arp and others.
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Gazette
Manchester
Delaware County
W. A. Ottilie
Manchester High School
C. Fuller
Iowa State Teachers College
Ottilie
Francis Wendling
Amiel Wendling
Coffin’s Grove Township
Des Moines
Elsie Blankenship
Fairgrounds
Dundee
Greeley
Oneida
Clutier
the Clutier High School
White Elephant
Agnes Hanus
Gladys Caslavka
Herbert Blakely
Earl Peters
Joseph Pavelka
Bernard Hach
Rudolph Hanus
Charles Arp
Sylvester Caslavka
Margery
Libbie Kremenak
Shellsburg School Head Accepts Post At Marion College
Shellsburg consolidated school superintendent L. Mack will resign after this school year to become dean of education and professor at Marion College Indiana. He will oversee practice teaching in Marion public schools and teach education classes. Mack has taught at Cornell and Coe colleges, directs Marion college summer session, and has led regional education groups for fifteen years.
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Shellsburg
C L. Mack
Marion College of
Marion
Ind
Marion Public Schools
Mack
Cornell College
Coe College
Marion College
Iowa
Benton County
Clinton County
Photographers Convene in Decorah for May Meeting
About thirty northeastern Iowa photographers will gather in Decorah May 17 and 18 for a two day convention. Speakers include Bob Howse and Mrs Richard Stafford of Binghamton New York. A banquet May 17 will feature Luther College faculty entertainment and a business session followed by a display of members work.
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Decorah
Iowa
T. T Henning
Northeast Iowa Photographers Club
Bob Howse
Richard Stafford
Binghamton
Henning
Luther College
First State Savings Bank Opens After Merger
McGregor and Marquette merge National and State banks with the Savings bank to form the First State Savings Bank. Opened Monday in the National Bank building with F. S. Richards as president. Merger consolidates three banks under a Marquette charter. Fifty percent of deposits released. remaining funds placed in state control trust.
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McGregor
Savings Bank of Marquette
First State Savings Bank
National Bank
F. S. Richards
State Bank
Marquette Bank
State Banking Department
Evacuation of Troops Reduces Garrison at Le Mars
Le Mars and vicinity near normalcy as Plymouth county troops withdraw. Fifty National Guardsmen remain after 45 men sent home from companies M and L Sioux City, with a detachment to aid regular law enforcement. Most guardsmen expected home by week end.
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LE Mars
INS
Plymouth County
Figrty
Sioux City
Traer West Branch And Sigourney Boys Honored At Iowa U
Iowa City UP reports six juniors at the University of Iowa receive membership in R. E. I. the highest student engineering honor. Named are Kenneth Ristau of Davenport Sidney Dean of Traer William P Jones of West Branch Howard Noble of Clemens Earl R Ewald of Sigourney and Vincent Allison of Taberville Missouri.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Kenneth Ristau
Davenport
Sidney Dean
Traer
William P. Jones
West Branch
Howard Noble
Clemens
Earl R. Ewald
Sigourney
Vincent Allison
Taberville
Divorce Granted To Agnes Kiester Wife Of Perry Kiester
Judge Carl B. Stiger granted a divorce Saturday to Agnes Kiester of Chelsea from Perry Kiester of Cedar Rapids. She may resume her maiden name Agnes Klemak and receives most household goods. She said Kiester has convictions for a felony and liquor charges and is in Linn county jail on a federal charge.
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Toledo
Carl B. Stiger
Agnes Kiester
Chelsea
Perry Kiester
Cedar Rapids
Agnes Klemak
Kiester
Linn County
Dr. Martin Dewey Dies Former ADA Leader at 52
Dr. Martin Dewey a former president of the American Dental Association and former University of Iowa dental school professor died Sunday at his New York home. The 52 year old dentist had a prominent career in national dental affairs and academia.
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New York
Martin Dewey
The
American Dental Association
Dental
University of Iowa
Riverside Woman Elected Head Of Washington P T A
Mrs H E Blythe of Riverside was elected president of Washington county Parent teacher association at Wellman election. Others chosen include Mrs P G Widmer as vice president, Mrs Roy Kos secretary, and Mrs Tom Carris treasurer. Mae Pardee Youtz of the University of Iowa spoke on child study and parent education.
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Gazette
Washington
H. E. Blythe
Riverside
Washington County
Parent-teacher Association
Wellman
P. G. Widmer
Roy Kos
Tom Carris
Keota
Mae Pardee Youtz
University of Iowa
T C. Kennedy
Widlein
Wellman P. T. A
Emde
Ward Miller
Marjorie Godber
Jean McIntosh
Miss Youtz
Blythe
Winnie Palmer
Harold Ross
Meeks
Pioneer Of Louisa County Dies At 85
Richard Jenkins 85 longtime Louisa County resident died Friday after a brief illness at his son John J Jenkins residence four miles west of Columbus Junction on the family farm purchased in 1883. He was born in Wales came to Louisa County in 1869 farmed 120 acres then 240 acres later served as Columbus City township mayor an elder of Cotter Presbyterian church and a director of Cotter Savings Bank. His wife Katherine Rees Jenkins died several years ago. Funeral services held at Cotter Presbyterian Church with burial in Cambrian cemetery.
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Columbus Junction
Richard Jenkins
Cotter Presbyterian Church
W. H. Parker
Cambrian Cemetery
Mr. Jenkins
John J Jenkins
Here
Wales
William and
Jane Rees Jenkins
Jenkins
Louisa County
Columbus City
Catherine Rees
Cotter
Beer sales allowed across bars in Iowa eating houses
Iowa bars in eating establishments may serve beer across the bar with food. The attorney general’s opinion, by Leroy A. Rader, says the original ban was stripped, and any licensed eating house with seating for 25 or more may offer beer across the bar.
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Des Moines
CINS
Iowa
Leroy A. Rader
Resume Work On State Road No 13 North Of McGregor
Work resumed on the $115 000 contract to grade six miles of Iowa state road No 13 north of McGregor after a March halt due to state funds being tied up in banks. Nolan brothers and the state highway department reached arrangements to resume work through late fall.
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McGregor
M’gregor
Iowa Road
No. 13
Nolan Brothers
State Highway Department
Dubuque Man Heads Iowa Rabbit Breeders
George Glassner of Dubuque was elected president of the Iowa State Rabbit Breeders Association at the annual convention. D M Markheiser of Storm Lake was named vice president J H Huxford of Des Moines treasurer. Directors include E T Smith Cedar Rapids George C Wilson Oelwein C A Poully Mystic W W Bennett Waterloo Elinor Holden Weldon and C E Nedland Marshalltown.
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Des Moines
Three Iowans Top Contenders for R F C Board
L A Andrew state banking chief Col C B Robbins of Cedar Rapids and ex Representative T J B Robinson emerge as leading candidates for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation board. Claude Porter backs Robinson and seeks Rep Guy M Gillette support. The seat must go to a Republican under the act.
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Gazette
Washington
Gardner Cowles
Des Moines
Reconstruction Finance Corporation Board
L. A. Andrew
Col
C. B. Robbins
Cedar Rapids
T. J. B. Robinson
Claude Porter
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Robinson
Guy M. Gillette
Cowles
Andrew
R. F. C. Robinson
Congress
Col. Robbins
Junior Chamber Elects Officers at State Meeting
The Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold its 1934 annual convention in Keokuk. Allen Whitfield of Des Moines was elected president, with vice presidents Her bert E Vaughan Waterloo Clifford Nolan Iowa City and Alvin Doran Boone named to the slate.
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Waterloo
Iows Junior Chamber of Commerce
Keokuk
Allen Whitfield
Des Moines
Herebert E. Vaughan
Clifford Nolan
Iowa City
Alvin Doran
Boone
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