Reforestation Army Camps Open In Iowa Plans
Des Moines reports five of twenty six civilan conservation corps camps to open soon at Lacey Keosauqua Albia Backbone Chariton and Spencer. One hundred fifty recruits arrive at Fort Des Moines for conditioning with 150 more to report. Iowa aims for 750 in the reforestation army, reaching 5000 total with future mobilization.
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Fort Des Moines
Story
Carroll
Jasper
Cass
Warren
Boone
Marshall
Dallas
Poweshiek
Madison
Iowa unit rated excellent by army for fifth year
The University of Iowa R O T C regiment received an excellent rating from U S Army officers for the fifth consecutive year Col Converse R Lewis head of military training announced Tuesday in Iowa City The rating reflects sustained training standards and discipline across the unit.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
United States Army
Converse R. Lewis
Tuesay
Kraschel Urges Swift Farm Aid From Agencies in Iowa
Des Moines AP. Lt. Gov. Nels G. Kraschel urged prompt action by loaning agencies to finance farmers. He said assistance is needed now so farmers can operate while prices rise and called the new federal farm credits provision the most important phase of the national program this year. He emphasized getting agencies functioning in the state.
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Des Moines
Nels G. Kraschel
Denver Bishop to Speak at Cornell College Commencement
Mount Vernon Cornell College announces Bishop Ralph S. Cushman of Denver will deliver the commencement address at the eightieth annual exercises on June 5. The Rev C C Bacon of Marshalltown fixes the baccalaureate sermon for June 4. The Rev Irving Putnam of St Paul will speak at Sunday evening vespers. both men are Cornell graduates.
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Mount Vernon
Ralph S. Cushman
Denver
Cole
Cornell College
Cushman
Methodist Church
C C Bacon
Marshalltown
Irving Putnam
St Paul
Cornell
Former Albia bank teller admits embezzlement over twenty-three thousand
Frank Wilkinson 55 a former teller at the First State Bank in Albia Iowa admitted embezzling more than 23 000 during an eleven year period. County Attorney Frank A Mickel said the shortage totals 23 000 and Wilkinson faces an embezzlement charge likely to be arraigned within days.
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Albia. Ia
INS
Frank Wilkinson
First State Bank
Wilkinson
Frank A Mickel
Mickel
Testimony in Gas Tax Case Against Theodore Wall
District court heard further testimony in Des Moines as Theodore Wall the Des Moines attorney faces a charge of obtaining money from the state by false pretenses The state witness Dewey Berlovich testified he suggested refunds could be profitable and solicited eleven firms obtaining gasoline invoices from three J C Blunk Construction Ottumwa J Kearns Fairfield and M W Daley Burlington Don Blunk of Ottumwa was expected to testify later May be part of scheme involving fuel tax refunds
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Des Moines
Theodore Wall
Dewey Berlovich
Berlovich
J C Blunk Construction Company
Ottumwa
J. Kearns Company
Fairfield
M. W. Daley Company
Burlington
Don Blunk
Iowa Coal Output Reaches Four-Year High in 1932
Iowa produced over four million tons of coal in 1932, the state’s largest in four years, per the state board of mine inspectors reported by Secretary Phil R. Clarkson. Domestic demand drove most production with 1.292 million tons shipped out of state and 1.265 million sold within state.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Lows Board of Mine
Phil R. Clarkson
Carlson
Drunk Driver Sentenced in Tipton District Court
Anthony Keefer of near Wilton Junction pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in Tipton district court. Judge John T Moffit offered a choice of a 90 day jail term or a $300 fine plus costs with a 90 day driving ban after sentence. Deputy Melvin Marks and Charles F Murray arrested Keefer after his car left the road three miles south of Tipton Sunday night. Keefer is expected to choose jail.
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Tipton
Anthony Keefer
Wilton Junction
John T Moffit
Keefer
Melvin Marks
Charles F Murray
Maquoketa Milk Price War Ends
Maquoketa's two month milk price war ends with retail milk restored to eight cents a quart after a series of cuts down to four and even one cent. Mrs. Lillian Clark Cary of Dubuque is slated as Memorial day speaker for Maquoketa with a parade at 1 pm. Organizations include G A R, Ladies of the G A R, American Legion and Auxiliary, Spanish American War veterans, Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, and local students.
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Gazette
Maquoketa
Lillian Clark Cary
Dubuque
Ladies of the
F R Purinton
G A. R
Womans Relief Corps
American Legion and
Foot Care Remedy Ad From May Drug Co
An advertisement promotes Ra dox foot treatment claiming to soften and comfort tired feet. It suggests soaking feet in a gallon of hot water for about 29 minutes to draw out acid deposits from pores and reduce morning foot discomfort. The copy mentions Podzmek Phes and a drug store pathage with a price of 45 cents.
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Jovois
May Drug Co
Untitled Rheumatic Cripple Promises Quick Salvation
A sensational testimonial claims a man paid 85 cents to restore a rheumatic cripple to work within 48 hours. The piece narrates astonishment from family and friends as the man endures pain and relies on a pharmaceutical remedy described as Awen ru.
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Tos
Jeants
Awenru
Iowa Republicans Back Robinson for RFC Board
Iowa's four Republican members of Congress urged President Roosevelt to appoint former Rep. T. J. B. Robinson of Hampton to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation board. The move fills one of three Republican vacancies, with Gartner Cowles of Des Moines having quit weeks ago. Accompanying the delegation were Sen. L. J. Dickinson and Reps. Cassius Perwell, Lloyd Thurston, and Fred Giehrist, plus Clade Cass of Waterloo. An Andrew County superintendent of barking term expires, and Butler also has been suggested for an RFC post.
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Washington
Iowa
Congress
Roosevelt
Rep. T. J. B. Robinson
Hampton
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Gartner Cowles
Des Moines
Lowans
L. J. Dickinson
Cassius Perwell
Lloyd Thurston
Fred Giehrist
Clade Cass
Waterloo
Andrew Iowa
Barking
Puty
RFC
Edna Ferber Leaves Des Moines for New York trip
The Des Moines visiting novelist Edna Ferber plans a Tuesday afternoon departure after a two day stay. She traveled from Des Moines to Ottumwa visiting the childhood home she once lived in.
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Des Moines
Cins
Edna Fercer
New York
Iova
Ottumwa
Twelve Sentenced for Denison Riot
AP reports twelve men charged with rioting at a Denison farm sale pled guilty to contempt of court and resisting service. Judge Homer A. Fuller sentenced each to one year in the state penitentiary on the resistance charge with bench paroles, and fined $50 on the contempt counts plus one day in jail. Failure to pay fines adds fifteen days. Ten others remain to be tried.
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George Edberberg
R. C. Cooper
George Tietfort
James Hawn
James Michael
Ralph Nesler
Carl Nelson
Iowa Court Upholds Wartime Mortgage Relief Law
The Iowa court rules the wartime mortgage relief act constitutional, citing police power and emergencies. It rejects claims of contract impairment and class legislation, noting state and national precedents and the act’s uniform operation amid extreme conditions.
This Man Will Steer Clear Of Police Court
Burglar who broke into Judge Thomas B. Powell's home on 412 Sevententh street Monday night may avoid police court if he is caught. Latch forced on rear porch screen door. missing a cake and small radio. Police report two other porches in the neighborhood robbed. At 1710 C avenue NE a basket of clothes and six shirts, a dress and underclothes missing. At 1714 C avenue NE an ice box raid left several grapefruit taken.
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Thomas B. Powell
Dr Irwin Speaks On Medical Progress At Canopus Club
Dr Charles E Irwin addressed the Canopus club at the Hotel Roosevelt Tuesday noon outlining medical progress through history. He cited resistance to new ideas such as anaesthesia and smallpox vaccine and linked scientific advance to greater civilizational responsibilities.
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Charles E. Irwin
Canopus Club
Hotel Roosevelt
Irwin
Krebs Dairy Foods Defends Ice Cream Wagon Licensing
Krebs Dairy Foods representatives told the city council they oppose licensing ice cream wagons as a public safety measure, claiming petition signers act from selfish interests and noting no greater danger from wagon sales than other deliveries. The report ends with an unrelated quotation from Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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Krebs Dairy Foods, Inc
Krebs
Oakdale Sanatorium Hosts National Hospital Day Celebration
More than 1,000 visitors attended Oakdale sanatorium for a combined National Hospital Day and Mother’s Day event marking the tenth anniversary of the Iowa Stethoscope. Oakdale’s program featured Cedar Rapids Legion Auxiliary, Hanford Post musicians, V F W band, and ceremonial flowers, with special guests from Des Moines Davenport and Eldora.
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Hanford Post
Coe College Military Band
V. F. W. Band
Cedar Rapids
Oakdale Sanatorium
National Hospital
Iowa
Auxiliary of the
American Legion
Murray Robertson
Burl Eaton
Oakdale
J. A. Edwards
Howard Neff
M. Myrton Shelley
Des Moines
C. M. van Zandt
Davenport
Oscar Anderson
Ed Garner
Eldora
William McL. Spear
W. F. Ruark
St Wenceslaus Students Stage Comedy The Yes Man
St Wenceslaus high school students performed The Yes Man on Sunday to a full house. The comic about a family living on a small salary featured George Proskovec as Joe Burns and Eleanor Koutnik as Mary with a cast including Frances Capek Joseph Severn Lilyan Majewski William Popek Charles Pisarik John Outjii Robert Babbage and Lester Moucka Plus understudies Vincent Fiala Charles Krejci George Jandl Milo Skala directed by Rev A Hlubek.
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St. Wenceslaus High School
George Proskovec
Joe Burns
Eleanor Koutnik
Mary
Frances Capek
Sally
Joseph Severn
Robert
Lilyan Majewski
Elsie Lou
William Popek
Mr. Taylor
Burns
Charles Pisarik
Jack
John Outjii
Mr. Nash
Robert Babbage
Mike Maloney
Lester Moucka
Vincent Fiala
Charles Krejci
George Jandl
Milo Skala
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