University of Iowa to Award 854 Degrees Monday
President Eugene A. Gilmore will confer 854 degrees and 82 certificates at convocation in the field house Monday morning. More than 8,000 people are expected, with about 1,200 alumni returning for class reunions as Dr. Abraham Flexner delivers the commencement address.
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Iowa City
Eugene A. Gilmore
University of Iowa
Abraham Flexner
Institute For Advanced Study
Timothy Stone
Presbyterial Theological Seminary
Chicago
Kent Photographs 50 000 Subjects in 25 Years at Iowa
Frederick W. Kent, University of Iowa photographer, has taken about 50 000 pictures over 25 years. His work covers university events from inaugurations to sports and medical lab imagery. The images document Convocation, commencements, lectures, and Old Capitol restoration details for archival and publication use.
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U. of Iowa
the Gazette
Iowa City
Frederick W. Kent
University of Iowa
Kent
Chamber of Commerce
Medical College
Vast Cedar County primary features twenty four supervisor hopefuls
Cedar County voters head to the polls with a quiet primary and twenty four candidates seeking the four district supervisor seats. Democratic contenders include state representative candidates La Mar P. Foster J T Butler and J N Wiese plus T Here W W Christian facing Charles F Muray. Republican competition includes George Miller John Bodenhofer for state representative L C Hamiel and D H Engelking for county auditor A L Mensing and Charles H Reid for clerk of the district court B J Maxwell and Reid L Hunt vie for county attorney.
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Iowa Township
D. H. Engelking
Clarence
A. L. Mensing
London
Charles H. Reid
Tipton
B. J. Maxwell
Reid L. Hunt
Quasqueton Man Held On Charge Of 15 Breakings
Harold Turner of Quasqueton was arrested by Deputy McDonnell on a breaking and entering charge for the Otterville King garage burglary on March 20. Wilbur Wheelock and his son Bensel also face multiple breakins and await trial in county jail and Vinton.
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Independence
Harold Turner
James McDonnell
King
Otterville
R. C. Turner
District Court
Wilbur Wheelock
Turner
Wheelock
Bensel
Iowa veterans to receive 36 million dollar bonus soon
About 80 000 Iowa World War I veterans will gain roughly 36 to 40 million dollars from the adjusted compensation program over the next two weeks. Distribution of bonds, likely starting June 15, could spur cash flow to private business while veterans plan prudent spending.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Congress
G. Gordon Beck
United States
Beck
Washington
American Legion
Relief Officers Build Nest Egg for Next Winter
Des Moines reports show the state relief administration harvesting a financial cushion for future winter needs. Comptroller C B Murtagh notes $1,000,000 in sales tax revenue became available April 1 and the IERA faces June with about $975,724 left. A $279,000 transfer to relief directors in May reduced the balance, while federal and county funds added May totals to $484,000.
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DES Moines
INS
State Relief Administration
C. B. Murtagh
IERA
Murtagh
Linville Urges Permanent Farm Program In GOP Senate Bid
Cedar Rapids lawyer Guy P. Linville, former Northern Iowa federal district attorney, urges a farm program that is permanently corrective and economically sound. Born near Glenwood Iowa he taught school and attended Iowa University law college. Linville chaired the 1922 Republican state convention and served Linn County attorney for three terms and as assistant attorney general for three years.
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Cedar Rapids
Northern Iowa
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Linn County
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Lucas County
Cornell College
University of Iowa Law
Algona
Fight Develops Over Estate Of Shell-Shock Vet
INDEPENDENCE The estate of Mike Blaner, shell-shocked World War veteran who died here last week, faces a lengthy legal entanglement. A will leaves all assets to be split between R J O'Brien and B F Swisher, while Frank T. Hines objects, claiming Blaner was incompetent. Blaner's $20,000 in bonds and securities come from war related insurance and compensation. Mrs Mary Wiley protests probate, noting nonrelative beneficiaries and Blaner's two guardians, C M Roberts and George C Iekel.
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Blaner
Iowa State Hospital
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O’brien
B. F. Swisher
Frank T. Hines
Veterans’ Bureau
Des Moines
Mary Wiley
Clarksburg
W. Va
C. M. Roberts
George C. Iekel
Iekel
Iowans Receiving State Old Age Pensions
Des Moines report shows 28 000 Iowans now receive the state federal old age pension checks averaging about 14 1 2 dollars monthly. Old age superintendent Byron G Allen announced after a pension checkup under the old age assistance act. About 1 225 more checks will go out after ee oo June making 424 000 dollars
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Des Moines
INS
Tea Party Tactics Shape Iowa Primary Vote
Iowa faces a quiet primary with 400000 to 500000 voters, under Iowas 1500000 eligible pool. GOP hopes for under 300000 while Democrats predict 175000 to 200000. Key races include US Senate contests Governor Kraschel Mitchell and Att y Gen contenders Cooney Mitchell Hamilton Welch.
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Hubert Utterback
Des Moines
Nels Kraschel
Harlan
Richard F. Mitchell
Fort Dodge
Matt Cooney
Dubuque
John Mitchell
Claire Hamilton
Winterset
William Welch
Logan
Iowa Auto Registrations Rise in Iowa Compared to Last Year
Iowa motor vehicle officials report higher total car registrations than a year ago after surveying figures. The latest data approximate the 1935 total of 618,487 cars, with truck registrations also showing an increase.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa
State
Motor Vehicle Department
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