Triggerman Dayton Dean Sentenced to Life
Dayton Dean, who confessed to the black legion murder of Charles Poole WPA worker, was given life imprisonment at hard labor and solitary confinement by Circuit Judge Joseph A. Moynihan. Dean’s status as a star witness led to recommittal to police custody. Eleven other black legion members face life terms. four more were convicted of second degree murder with possible up to life. Judge Moynihan will sentence the full group after a probation report.
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Detroit
Dayton Dean
Black Legion
Charles Poole
WPA
Joseph A. Moynihan
Dean
Moynihan
For Sale a Vacant Lot Moral From Edgar A. Guest
A poem reflects on a vacant lot bought for market price yielding far more value. The buyer later discovers roses walls ivy and living marvels among plants, birds, and insects, revealing that true possession is fellowship with nature rather than mere dirt. The seller’s line echoes as the bargain’s hallmark.
Tea Planned by Sixth District BPW Clubs at Maquoketa
More than 100 members and guests from Maquoketa Cedar Rapids Davenport Anamosa Monticello De Witt Clinton Muscatine Iowa City are invited to a Sunday tea at the Hurst hotel Maquoketa from 2 30 to 5 pm The program features local musicians and a discussion on programs led by district chairman Miss Lillian Smith with a parliamentary drill by Mrs Ellanor Parker and guest speaker Miss Helen Irwin Des Moines.
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Maquoketa
State Federation
Maquoketa Club
Hurst Hotel
Armella Hoffman
Eleanor Goodall
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Anamosa
Mont
Marmola Prescription Tablets Claim Easy Fat Loss
A weight loss advertisement promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple method to shed fat without dieting or hard exercise. It cites a supposed gland in the body controlling fat and claims millions use the product, with the formula printed on the package for consumer transparency.
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Yourdt
Spain Faces Dictatorship After Spanish Civil War
Dr. Meno Spaan of Iowa City told the International club in Mount Vernon that Spain's civil war will likely end in a dictatorship regardless of the winner. He noted foreign interference from Germany and Italy to the rebels and France and Russia to the loyalists, calling it dirty politics on both sides.
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Gazette
Mount Vernon
Spain
Meno Spaan
Iowa City
International Club
Mercer Files Appeal in Death Penalty Case
Mercer, condemned for the Vigilante Robert G. Sproat slaying, filed a district court notice to appeal the death sentence. The appeal is listed under attorney Arthur Lund, with Judge F. O. Ellison having imposed the gallows sentence on August 5.
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Tipton
Jack Mercer
Robert G. Sproat
F. O. Ellison
Arthur Lund
Mercer
From Death Row to Life in Prison Reconsideration
A prisoner at Fort Madison spent two months on death row and has reconsidered his original statements. Authorities note the shift may impact his ongoing case and potential sentencing.
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Fort Madison
Iowa Licenses Lost To Drunk Driving Reach Fifteen Hundred
Des Moines AP reports Ed Murray, head of state drivers license examiners, said for the year ending Aug 1 1936 Iowa drivers losing licenses totaled 2059 with 1015 due to drunk driving. Of 116541 tested only 88289 passed.
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DES Moines
Ed Murray
Iowa
Murray
Sigourney Man Dies by Poison in Tragic Death
Leo M. Rettler, 36, of Sigourney, died Wednesday evening after self-administered poison. Survived by wife, four children, parents Mr and Mrs Pete Rettler, and brother George. Funeral planned Friday at St. Elizabeths Church in Harper.
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Sigourney
Leo M. Rettler
Pete Rettler
George
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Harper
Terracing Demonstration Near Belle Plaine
A terracing demonstration will be held on Dr. C. J. Snitkay farm two miles southeast of Belle Plaine Friday afternoon. Paul Burson, four county soils agent, will lead the event and explain terracing methods to attendees.
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Belle Plaine
To Show Paintings By Iowa Artists At Little Gallery
The Cedar Rapids Art Association will exhibit Iowa artists at The Little Gallery from November 2 to 30. Artists may submit up to two works in oil or tempera with a $1 rental fee per painting for works hung. Entries due October 30, sent or delivered to The Little Gallery Cedar Rapids Iowa, selected by a jury led by Robert White.
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Iowa
Little Gallery
Cedar Rapids Art Association
Robert White
Cedar Rapids
White
Artist Organizations of America
Scout Field Executive Attends Monticello Troop Meeting
Robert L. Dill of the Cedar Rapids area Scout office attended a Monticello district and Troop 49 joint meeting after a wiener roast at Dr. John A. Fraser farm. Dill showed motion pictures of Camp Waubeek, while R. C. Hoag presented photos of a trip to Mexico and the south. Charles Field and Dean Morey received warrants as junior assistant scoutmaster and senior patrol leader respectively. A court of honor is planned soon. Rev. S. G. Gutensohn presided.
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Robert L. Dill
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Troop 49
John A. Fraser
Mr. Dill
Camp Waubeek
R. C. Hoag
Mexico
South
Charles Field
Dean Morey
Happy Relief From Painful Backache
Don’t wait to relieve nagging backaches caused by tired kidneys. Dean’s Pills have helped millions for over 40 years by aiding the kidneys to flush waste from the blood and restore energy. Buy Doan’s at your druggist.
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Dean
Doan
Edna Antons Weds Joe Logan at Ryan Lutheran Church
Miss Edna Geraldine Antons daughter of Sand Creek residents and Joe Logan eldest son of Manchester residents were married at the Ryan Lutheran parsonage Monday evening The ceremony marked the forty third wedding anniversary of the bride's parents Rev E E Senst officiated Attendants were Miss Anna Antons and Herman Antons
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Ryan Lutheran Parsonage
Edna Geraldine Antons
Henry
Antons
Sand Creek
Joe Logan
Henry Logan
E. E. Senst
Anna Antons
Herman Antons
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