Seven Violent Years End With Sullivan Gallows
Ivan Leon Sullivan, 30, executed at Iowa state prison for killing prison guard Robert Hart during a 1940 attempted jailbreak. Sheriff Maas carried out the sentence at 7 07 a.m., with two doctors pronouncing him dead at 7 20 a.m. Sullivan had a long criminal record including kidnapping and bank robbery. He read a 1,500 word statement to reporters before his execution and offered a final prayer for those involved.
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Fort Madison
Ivan Leon Sullivan
Iowa State Prison
Harry Maas
Lee County
Sullivan
Robert Hart
Glenn C. Haynes
Death Row
John Bennett
H. YV. Rongers
Haynes
Hart
George A. Wilson
Palo Juniors Present Comedy Aaron Slick From Punkin Crick
Palo consolidated school's junior class presents a three act comedy Aaron Slick From Punkin Crick in the school auditorium at 8 p m. Donald Sanders stars with Lulubee Mawdsley Leona Reynolds Vivian Phelps Ira Phelps Frank Smith and Ivan Booth in the cast under the direction of Miss Rosalie Stanley.
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The
Gazette
Palo
Palo Consolidated School
Aaron Slick
Punkin Crick
Donald Sanders
Lulubee Mawdsley
Leona Reynolds
Vivian Phelps
Ira Phelps
Frank Smith
Ivan Booth
Rosalie Stanley
Monticello Pastor Receives Honorary Doctor of Divinity
Monticello Reverend William Grossheim of the Monticello Presbyterian Church was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity by the University of Dubuque at convocation in Dubuque. The Cincinnati native and University of Dubuque alumnus has served parishes in Wisconsin and Greene, moving to Monticello.
Judge George Wood Dies While Hunting
Judge George W. Wood of Waterloo, noted conservationist, collapsed from a heart attack while pheasant hunting on the Henry Dudden farm near Grundy Center. He died before help arrived. Coroner L E Coffman confirmed the cause as heart failure. Wood had served as district judge for over ten years.
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Marshalltown
George W. Wood
Waterloo
Henry Dudden
Jrundy Center
L. E. Coffman
Wood
Aga
Regd Sige Center
Dudden Farm
Stern
Charles Peterson
Grundy Center
Loren Staats
Armistice Day Events Highlight Bowdish Federation Program
A patriotic Armistice Day program by the Federation of Bowdish of Springville featured talks on nutrition and agriculture, a pledge to the flag, glee club songs, and readings. The group announced a benefit, a luncheon with speaker Elizabeth of Wyoming, and listed multiple committees. Marion American Legion post held Armistice events at the high school with a talk by Capt. John J. Keith, invocations, and a taps service, followed by open house and a dance for veterans.
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Federation of Bowdish of
Springville
R. Lee Taylor
Irving School Glee Club
Rose Wilcox
la Verna Crew
Flag of Our Land
Richard Jeffreys
Fanders Field
Gene McDonniel
Lester Boettcher
McDonniel
A. E. Bragg
Red Cross
W. G. Koppenhaver
Federation
Elizabeth of
Wyoming
A. P. Munsen
Bernard Schenken
Hugh Gordon
Cecil Seger
D. B. Storck
O. W. Lundquist
Arthur Newman
E. A. Lagerquist
C. D. Burns
Pauldish
Lulu B. Secrist
George Reichard
Sarah 1
J. A. Beeson
C. A. Dykes
Marion Post No
American Legion
Auxiliary
John J. Keith
Army Corps
J. L. Papes
Vernon H. Carter
The
Christian Church
Singing of
America
Post
A. R. McElwain
Red Cross members to speak at Parent Teachers meeting
Linn county Red Cross board members will address the Parent Teachers association meeting Thursday at 7 45 p m in Lincoln school auditorium. Dawson Grim chairman and Mrs Wells Peck executive secretary will speak. A nursing film Footsteps will be shown. Marion township PTAs and Marion Red Cross board members have been invited.
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Linn County
Health nurses to discuss tuberculosis at Linn County luncheon
Linn county public health nurses Miss Madeline Healey and Miss Mary Rozema will address tuberculosis work at a Linn county Christmas Seal luncheon outside Cedar Rapids. The event is Friday at 10 30 a m at the RV cafe. Funds will be distributed to seal sale chairmen to complete the drive.
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Linn County Public Health
Madeline Healey
Mary Rozema
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
RV Cafe
I Sale
Leta Stevenson Rites Held in Linn County
Funeral services for Leta Stevenson lifelong Linn County resident will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Yocom chapel led by Rev. H. M. Thomas of Omaha with Rev. J. B. Clyde of Prairie Chapel Methodist church assisting. Burial follows at Dunkard cemetery near Robins.
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Leta Stevenson
Linn County
Yocom Chapel
H. M. Thomas
Omaha
J. B. Clyde
Prairie Chapel Methodist Church
Dunkard
Robins
Mrs A E Black Improves After Porch Fall
The condition of Mrs. A. E. Black, who fell from her back porch Sunday, is much improved.
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A. E. Black
Mrs Lange Honored At Mixed Shower Given By Mullaly Sisters
Mrs William Lange formerly Mary Frances Howell was feted in a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening hosted by Misses Mary and Anna Mullaly. Guests included Ruth Hanscom Dorothy Ford Kathleen Newman Faye Parks Edith H argman Marilyn Balcom Lois Leidigh Betty Fowler Helene Fiedler Glathe Port Zella Mae Fenlon Ruth Ostrander Lorraine Kramer Barbara Clay.
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William Lange
Mary Frances Howell
Mary and
Anna Mullaly
Ruth Hanscom
Dorothy Ford
Kathleen Newman
Faye Parks
Edith Hagerman
Marilyn Balcom
Lois Leidigh
Betty Fowler
Helene Fiedler
Glathe Port
Zella Mae Fenlon
Ruth Ostrander
Lorraine Kramer
Marion
Barbara Clay
Cedar Rapids
Hayrack fall injures Alfred Granger at local farm
Alfred Granger suffered a broken right leg above the ankle when he fell from a hay rack. He was taken to St. Luke's hospital. The item also notes local club meetings and advertisements from area merchants.
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Alfred Granger
St. Luke's Hospital
Deacon District Garden Club Meet Friday Morning
The Deacon District Garden club gathers Friday at 10 a.m. with Mrs. Arling Dice. The second lesson in the home-work on Better Health through Better Cookery will be presented.
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Deacon District Garden Club
Arling Dice
Milwaukee Visit For Mrs Meci And Daughter Caroline
Mrs Peters Meci and her daughter Caroline travel from Milwaukee to visit her mother Mrs Pauline. They are spending time with family and exploring local sights during the visit.
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Peter Meci
Caroline
Milwaukee
Pauline
Nasa assigns Meci to St Louis in Missouri food stamp unit
Mr. Meci is transferred to St Louis as assistant area supervisor for Missouri in the food stamp program and will stay there until after Thanksgiving. In other items, Musical Literary Club's Second division led a library auditorium program with piano solos and papers. Marion chapter O E S treasurer's meeting at Hallwood Cafe set for Thursday. Pleasantee Community club hosted by Mr and Mrs J J Albaugh with quiz program Evelyn Fillmore performing two solos.
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NASA
Meci
St. Louis
State of Missouri
Musical Literary Club
Public Library
Chopin
A. J. Keyes
United States
C. M. Robison
Czerwonky
Cherry Lane
Mokress
la Verna Crew
Marion
Hallwood Cafe
Arthur Newman
J. J. Albaugh
Pleasantee Community Club
David Gott
Fred Brenneman
Evelyn Fillmore
Vander Well Visit in Marion Ties City and Chicago
Mr and Mrs Marvin Vander Well of Orange City arrived in Marion for several days with Rev and Mrs C V R De Jong while en route home from Chicago where they visited Lloyd DeJong.
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Marvin Vander Well
Orange City
Marion
C. V. R. DeJong
Chicago
Lloyd DeJong
W S A Club Schedule Meeting and P E O Program
The W S A club plans a Friday meeting at 2 p m with Mrs Chris Johnson at 535 Eighth Avenue Hostesses include Mrs D S Stewart and Mrs J J Gatewood Sewing will be done and Christmas suggestions shared Cottey College and P E O Projects was the subject of a program by Mrs Hugh Gordon at the P E O chapter CS meeting at Mrs J L Papes home with 23 attendees
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W.S. A. Club
Chris Johnson
Eighth Avenue
D. S. Stewart
J. J. Gatewood
Tuck-a-Stitch Club Hosts Luncheon For Eleven
Mrs Elvie Peterson welcomed the Tuck-a-Stitch club to a luncheon for eleven. A new member Mrs Maxine Elkin from Avenue was introduced during dessert.
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Elvie Peterson
Maxine Elkin
Birthday party for Mrs Harold Howe noted
Mrs Harold Howe hosted a birthday gathering with guests including Patty Paula Schluter Janice Schluter Sally Je Berlin Joan Brooks Orie Sindelar Beverly and Rosenstiel. cake decorated in pink and white.
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Harold Howe
Patty
Paula
Janice Schluter
Sally Je Berlin
Joan Brooks
Orie Sindelar
Beverly and Rosenstiel
Fidelis circle sale and family travel news
Fidelis circle of the King's Daughters holds a rummage sale on Tuesday November 18. Donations can be arranged by calling Mrs. O W Mc366 W who will arrange pickup. Mr and Mrs Ed A Lagerquist and daughter Helen traveled to Des Moines after the sudden death of Mr Lagerquists father Arvid Lagerquist Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelis Circle of the
King’s Daughters
O. W. Mc
Ed A. Lagerquist
Helen
Des Moine
Mr. Lagerquist
Arvid Lagerquist
Former Iowa VFW Head Calls Lindbergh Traitor
Milton W. Stickler, past Iowa commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, labeled Charles A. Lindbergh an unqualified traitor in an Armistice address on Tuesday and called him the biggest destructive force America has ever produced.
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Davenport
Milton W. Stickler
Des Moines
Iowa
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Charles A. Lindbergh
Aaron Burr
Benedict Arnold
Lindbergh
America
Langguth Returns From 15 Day Furlough At Home
Pvt. Leland C. Langguth has returned to Camp Claiborne after a 15 day furlough spent at the home of his sister Mrs. W. J. Anderson and Mr. Anderson.
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Alburnett
Leland C. Langguth
Camp Claiborne
W. J. Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Thousands Of Hunters Take To The Fields
Des Moines AP reports thousands of Iowa hunters fanned out across 53 counties to chase fast pheasants as the seven day season opened. One arrest occurred Tuesday night in Spirit Lake region. a deputy described the offender as impatient before the season. Weather ranged with highs near 53 and lows around 26 in various locales.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Conservation Commission
Spirit Lake
Weather Bureau
Sioux City
Mt. Ayr
Iowa City Plans Ralston Creek Widening With WPA Aid
Iowa City studies a 93000 improvement plan on Ralston creek in cooperation with the WPA to widen the creek bed and form a rock and cement channel. The project aims to increase capacity and reduce flood danger while improving sewage disposal. City cost up to about 23000 with WPA grants likely covering three fourths of the total.
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Joe City
WPA
Ralston Creek
Ject
Sctohienian
Walter E. Riley
Harold Lendt
Shellsburg Farmer Publishes Poems in 40 Poem Volume
John C. Murray, a Shellsburg area farmer, released Gems of Murray's Hill featuring 40 poems. Written on rainy days, the hobby grew after his recent amateur talent contest win and a New York appearance praised by program secretary R. W. Burpee for its sincere natural quality and lively delivery.
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Shellsburg
John C. Murray
Murray's Hill
High Court Reverses Clinton County Case
Iowa Supreme Court rules that visiting private homes on Sundays to distribute literature does not desecrate the Sabbath and overturns a Clinton county ruling fining four defendants five dollars each for door to door canvassing on a December Sunday in 1940.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Supreme Court
Clinton County
Nen
McCormick Delivers Lecture at Cornell College Chapel
MT VERNON Anne O Hara McCormick NYT reporter and first woman Pulitzer winner speaks at Cornell College chapel Friday at 8 p m on Ourselves a Mrs McCormick has interviewed Hitler Stalin Mussolini Churchill Leopold and other leaders from Oslo to Ankara. She studied at St Marys Columbus and earned LL D Dayton later honored by Elmira Smith Rollins. She quips about stealing thunder amid thunderous events.
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Gazette
MT. Vernon
Anne O’hare McCormick
New York Times
Cornell College
McCormick
Hitler
Stalin
Mussolini
Churchill
King Leopold
Venizelos
Dollfuss
Schussnigg
Europe
St. Mary’s College
Columbus
University of Dayton
Elmira College
Smith College
Rollins College
Unity Plea Voiced At Toledo By Penningroth
Rapids attorney LeRoy Penningroth spoke at a Toledo Armistice Day program urging Americans to stand for principles that keep the country united. He urged support for government that enables good and safe living for industrious families.
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Toledo
Penningroth
Dar Rapids
LeRoy Reinig
American Legion
Ningroth
High Court Reverses Lone Tree Decision
Iowa Supreme Court reverses a Johnson County award of 1525 dollars to Vernon Halligan against Lone Tree Farmers Exchange and officers for malicious prosecution. Halligan charged April 17 1939 with larceny, later withdrawn, suit followed. court faulted trial for improper witness testimony about Frank Hoskins elevator manager.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa Supreme Court
Johnson County District Court
Vernon Halligan
Lone Tree Farmers’ Exchange
Halligan
Sce Oe
Supreme Court
Frank Hoskins
Iowa City Pool Delayed Beyond Next Summer Plans
Iowa City Mayor Henry Willenbrock said the municipal pool project is virtually abandoned after a Sept. 5 election approved funding. Delays stem from WPA grant timing and steel shortages due to defense production, hindering construction for next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Henry F. Wilelenbrock
Willenbrock
Iowa City Kiwanis elects Hart as president in updated slate
William R. Hart was elected president of the Iowa City Kiwanis club, succeeding Dean Mason Ladd. Other officers include Prof. W. F. Loehwing as vice-president and S. Rose as treasurer, with Dr. W. C. Enderby and William Hageboeck as directors. Eastern Iowa students named candidates for the most eligible bachelor title to be announced at the Spinsters Spree. Funeral services are set for Laura F. Kriter, 80, with burial in Cedar Rapids after her death Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
William R. Hart
Iowa City Kiwanis Club
Dean Mason Ladd
W. F. Loehwing
Ee S. Rose
W. C. Enderby
William Hageboeck
Iowa
Ted Welch
Cedar Rapids
Otto Kraushaar
James Kent
Robert Jones
Riley Chapel
Laura F. Kriter
Will George
Nettie Miller
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Winthrop Lyman
Palo Juniors
Monticello
Skinner
First Ave
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Upi
Studebaker Distributors
George Wood
Marion News
Federated Clubs
P. T. A. Meeting
Mrs. Lange
Hallmark Thanksgiving Greeting Celliedie Store
John Milligan
Four C's Club
Pinkham
Owen
United States Medical Corps
Lions Club
Masonic Temple
Boston
T. A. Mansen
Wilton Junction
Mansen
DeJong
Dubuque
Stanley Jones
F. T. Schwab
Oscar
Gilbert Voorhies
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Katz Salvage
Milwaukee Railroad Women’s Club
Louise Schweitzer
Jenny Barber
Methodist Sunday School
Osceola Lodge No
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VFW
Iowa City Studies
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Adlerika
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