Accused Towan Fails to Offer Defense in Murder Trial
In Hollywood a murder trial falls to the jury with no defense evidence presented for DeWitt Clinton Cook 20 formerly of Waterloo Jr. The state showed a movie of the defendant reenacting the crime and he did not testify. Prosecutor says that is the people's case and the defense rests. The judge adjourned until Friday for final arguments.
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Hollywood
DeWitt Clinton Cook
Waterloo, Jr
Cook
Anya Sosoyeva
City College
A. A. Blalock
Ellery Cuff
Grinnell Forms Citizens Social Problems Board
Fourteen community groups and Poweshiek county departments create a citizen's social problem board to work with the county welfare office. Chairman Dr S D Porter and secretary Mrs Bert Reinhard named. Members include Grinnell officials, college faculty, Legion, Rotary and civic leaders with Elks Kiwanis and American Legion to name reps.
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Grinnell
Poweshiek
Sam Ragan
S. D. Porter
Bert Reinhard
George Clifton
Ed Speth
E. D. Strong
Grinnell College
George Mooers
Legion Auxiliary
Elizabeth Rohr
City Nursing Service
Harry Weeks
League of Women Voters
Earl Mathews
Chamber of Commerce
James McCann
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Floyd Hatcher
Rotary
Grover Eisele
Glenn Eichhorn
Contempt Fines Paid for CIO Leaders in Maytag Strike
Jasper county district court injunction contempt fines total 1500 paid by three CIO leaders James B. Carey of New York William Sentner of St. Louis Mo and Hollis Hall of Newton Each was fined 500 and given six months in jail The Iowa supreme court upheld the fines but not the jail terms
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New’ton (Ap
Luther M. Carr
CIO
Jasper County
Maytag Company
James B. Carey
New York
William Sentner
St. Louis
Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers
Hollis Hall
Newton
Washing Machine Factory
Iowa Supreme Court
FASTEETH Advertisement Claims Firm Denture Fit
An advertisement touts FASTEETH as a pleasant powder that holds denture plates firmer and more comfortably. It promises no gummy taste or nausea and notes an alkaline formula that checks denture odor, urging readers to buy FASTEETH at drugstores.
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Fasteeth
Norway School Presents 3 Act Play Change Partners
Norway high school will stage a three act play Change Partners Friday at 8 p.m. under the direction of Dorothy Burroughs. Leading roles are Everett Frese and Evelyn Holland with June Harrington Paul Wack Mary Lincoln and Ivan Bys in supporting parts.
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Norway
Norway High School
Dorothy Burroughs
Everette Frese
Evelyn Holland
June Harrington
Paul Wack
Mary Lincoln
Ivan Bys
Link Car Thefts to Garrison Post Office Haul
Dysart Tama and Benton county authorities probed connections between three local car thefts on Tuesday night and a Garrison post office robbery the same night. Melvin Helm, Ruby Schuett and Charles Soucek reported vehicles stolen. all were found abandoned in nearby areas by Wednesday.
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Gazette
Dysart
Tama
Benton County
Garrison
Melvin Helm
Here
Ruby Schuett
Parkersburg
Charles Soucek
Traer
CIO Seeks Fund To Oppose Criminal Syndicalism Laws
Des Moines AP report says a district CIO labor group launched a campaign to raise a defense fund to free William Sentner and block use of criminal syndicalism laws in labor disputes. Sentner, VP of United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America, was convicted in Montezuma on charges tied to the Maytag dispute in Newton. The district mailed pamphlets urging donations to protect labor and citizens rights.
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DES Moines
CIO
William Sentner
St. Louis
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America
Montezuma
Iowa
Newton
Sentner
Smallpox Cost to Iowa Reaches 269000 Since 1930
Iowa Department of Health reports 10,764 smallpox cases from 1930 to 1938 with estimated cost of 269000 dollars, about 25 dollars per case. Officials urge vaccination as campaign starts in most counties on October 30.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Iowa State Department of Health
Aged Mechanicsville Woman Brought 300 Miles To Hospital
An 87 year old Mechanicsville woman, Elizabeth Boyles Jackson, was transported by ambulance 300 miles from Minneapolis to Mercy hospital after suffering a fractured hip from a fall at her daughter’s home. She was reported in good condition Thursday.
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Mechanicsville
Minneapolis
Mercy Hospital
Elizabeth Boyles Jackson
Taxes Still Due On 1938 Income In Iowa
Iowa tax commission reports $79,598 in 1938 income taxes still due from 2,314 taxpayers who used the split payment plan. The amount covers second half payments and is lower than last year’s $113,325.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa Tax Commission
Backstage Iowa Politics Reveals Governing Demands
Idaho framed as a profile by Frank Nye Jr. Iowa governors face relentless public requests. The piece notes heavy travel, constant letters, and pressure to appear at events. It recounts anecdotes of Gov. George A. Wilson traveling 1300 miles in a week and balancing duties with travel.
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Frank Nye
Des Moines
IDPA
Iowa
George A. Wilson
Death of Marion farmer Charles G. Schultz
Charles G. Schultz 78 retired farmer died Wednesday at 1 10 p m at his home 745 Central Avenue after a fall earlier that day He was born July 5 1861 in Mauch Chunk Pa and moved west at age six He married Sarah Quaas in Cedar Rapids Sept 13 1883 Survived by wife two daughters Maude and Elsie four grandchildren and a daughter who died in infancy Funeral at 3 p m Saturday at the Presbyterian church with Rev C V R De Jong in charge Burial in Oak Shade Cemetery Osceola lodge 18 I O O F will conduct grave services Friends may call at the residence Also noted were a group from the Presbyterian Christian Endeavor winning a mileage prize at the state convention in Orange City.
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Charles G. Schultz
Central Avenue
Mr. Schultz
Mauch Chunk
Wilhelm
Mary Kuiper Schultz
Shiloh
Cedar Rapids
Sarah Quaas
Schultz
Marion
Irving School
Lutheran Church
Presbyterian Church
Osceola Lodge No. 18
Maude E. Michel
P. O. Michel
Elsie M. Michel
Elmer Michel
William Godfrey
Ralph G. Michel
Dorothy L. Morrison
L. LeRoy Michel
Marie M. James
Iowa City
C. V. R. de Jong
Oak Shade
Mrs John Christie Named Church Clerk in Congregational Election
Mrs John Christie was chosen clerk at the Congregational church annual meeting after a family night picnic supper. Norman Waffle was elected treasurer succeeding the late B F Mentzer. Numerous church officers and committees were named with terms stretching to 1940 1941 or 1942 and plans set for the centennial week November 12 to 19.
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John Christie
Congregational Church
Norman Waffle
B. F. Mentzer
J. B. Howell
Karl W. Kendall
A. R. Lyons
James Wiggins
Mary Hollingsworth
Mary Klink
Josephine Whitaker
Josephine Wiggins
Cecil Seger
R. J. Kendall
Charles Ward
Christie
A. J. Keyes
Ellinger
Keyes
Lyons
Sigfred
Hickey Family Returns From West Coast Vacation
Mr and Mrs Dan G Hickey completed a month long West Coast trip via car to San Francisco where they visited the world fair and Culver City relatives. They traveled with son Emmett Hickey who stayed in San Francisco for work while the couple continued home by train stopping in Cheyenne and Omaha for visits.
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Dan G. Hickey
West Coast
Emmett Hickey
San Francisco
Culver City
Los Angeles
Cheyenne
Wyo
Omaha
Emmett
Harden Brook Visits Neola and Milwaukee Centennial
Mr and Mrs Frank J Harden brook visit relatives in Neola and attend the Milwaukee railroad centennial at Council Bluffs. Also an advertisement for a near new sales room modern home with close in location and phone 207W.
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Frank J. Hardenbrook
Neola
Milwaukee Railroad
Council Bluffs
Oska loosa delegate guest and local notices
Mrs E J McIntyre of Oska loosa attended the King's Daughters convention in Cedar Rapids and visited Mrs B E Beiber. W J Fuller of Perry visited here with his wife at the Buck home. Ads note for rent 3 room apartment with bath oil heat 625 Sixth avenue and furnished apartment. Trojan lodge meets Friday 7 30 p m at Masonic temple.
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E. J. McIntyre
Oskaloosa
King’s Daughters Convention
Cedar Rapids
B. E. Beiber
Sixth Avenue
W. J. Fuller
Perry
Trojan Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
Local choir performs selections with accompanists and guest visitors
Clark, Russell Hughes, Melvin McBride and Claire Booth with Esther Booth as accompanist sang several selections. Shirley Carver sang, Mrs Byron Ambdenstock accompanying on piano. Mrs Carl Cherry conducted a quiz. Refreshments were served to 50 members and guests Maude McBride Margery Albaugh from Marion and Mr and Mrs Robert Skinner from Cedar Rapids.
Shower honors Mrs. Bryan Sanborn and infant Colleen
Mrs Delbert Neff and Mrs Fred D Ross hosted a Wednesday shower at 1515 Ninth Avenue in honor of Mrs Bryan Sanborn and her infant daughter Colleen. Fourteen guests attended and played games before refreshments were served.
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Bryan Sanborn
Colleen
Delbert Neff
Fred D. Ross
Sanborn
Ninth Avenue
Henrys Visit Mrs Johnson for Extended Stay
Mr and Mrs Wallace Henry of Minneapolis arrived Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs L J Johnson Mrs Henry returned to Minneapolis Thursday morning and Mrs Henry remained for a longer visit.
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Wallace Henry
Minneapolis
Mrs. Henry
Surprise Housewarming Hosted by Linkletter Couple
Mr and Mrs M G Linkletter who recently moved to 1111 Tenth Street hosted a surprise housewarming on Wednesday evening. Guests served refreshments included Ariene Guzzle Darlene Keenan Lois Leidigh Jean Leidigh Barbara Price Helen Hamm Melvin Meggers Lyle Mc Conaughy Clarence Reinhardt Wilbur Clark and Alfred Pantry.
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M. G. Linkletter
1111
Tenth Street
Ariene Guzzle
Darlene Keenan
Lois and Jean Leidigh
Barbara Price
Helen Hamm
Melvin Meggers
Lyle McConaughy
Clarence Reinhardt
Wilbur Clark
Alfred Pantry
Linn Chapter D A R Meets at Biddick Home
Linn Chapter D A R met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs C R Biddicks home with Mrs Ida Bowman Mrs Effie M Miller and Miss Adeliza Daniels assisting. In the absence of the regent Mrs Willis Jordan the vice regent Mrs Mabel McCalley conducted the meeting.
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Linn
C. R. Biddick
Ida Bowman
Effie M. Miller
Adeliza Daniels
Willis Jordan
Mabel McCalley
Miss Daniels
Iowa
Maude Keyser
Cedar Rapids
Visitors Leave Fairmont and Montgomery Homes
Mrs Walter Reed and her son William of Fairmont Minn and Mrs Emma Henningson and her daughter Lorraine of Montgomery who had stayed with Mr and Mrs Clifford Cayler returned to their homes Tuesday evening.
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Walter Reed
William
Fairmont
Minn
Emma Henningson
Lorraine
Montgomery
Clifford Cayler
Marion Christian Endeavor Hayrack Party Friday Night
The Marion Christian Endeavor union plans a hayrack party and chile supper Friday at 6 30 p.m. at the Methodist church. All high school age and older youth are invited.
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Marion Christian Endeavor Union
Chile
Russell Hughes
Methodist Church
Himalayan Uplift Shifts Ocean Surface Near Shores
A study notes the Himalaya’s rise depresses the Indian Ocean surface locally as mountains push crustal water masses toward coastal regions. The effect alters sea level patterns and coastal dynamics in the region.
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Himalayan
Mid- Indian Ocean
Liquor by Drink Ban Challenged in Court
In Des Moines a constitutional challenge was filed in the Iowa Supreme Court over the liquor by the drink ban. Des Moines tavern operators Vic Talerico and Frank H. Dietz were charged with keeping liquor where beer is sold. Demurrers argue due process and title correctness. district rulings were sustained before the state appealed.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
Vic Talerico
Frank H. Dietz
Lou Ladd
Polk County
Talerico
Dietz
Youths Join Iowa National Guard At Rate Of 100 Weekly
Des Moines AP Iowa youths are joining the National Guard at about 100 a week. State Adjutant General Charles H. Grahl said Iowa would likely reach its enlistment quota of 574 before November 1. Federal orders expand Iowa Guard strength to over 4600. Units quietly implement expansion with up to 20 new recruits each, often via self promotion and waiting lists.
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Des Moines
Iowa
National Guard
Charles H. Grahl
Delta resident John Hasty dies by hanging
Funeral services for John Hasty, 60, of Delta, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Delta Methodist church. Burial is in Garrett cemetery. Hasty was proprietor of the Delta Mercantile Co. and well known in Keokuk county. His wife and son Emmet of Des Moines survive.
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DELTA
John Hasty
Delta Methodist Church
Garrett Cemetery
Hasty
Delta Mercantile Company
Keokuk County
Emmet
Des Moines
Fire Department Faces Surge in City Fires
Emmetsburg firemen, during fire prevention week, answered their fourth call in six days to extinguish a residence blaze. The department usually fights fewer fires in a month, making this outbreak unusually high.
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Emmetsburg
INS
Cloudy Cold Weather Predicted for Friday in Iowa
Federal weather observers forecast cloudy skies with scattered light rain across Iowa on Friday. Temperatures were to remain chilly Thursday night with little change except in the southeast and southwest regions. Readings dropped to a near freezing 30 at Cherokee and Estherville, prompting blanket retrieval.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Cherokee
Estherville
Prominent Veterinarian Dies in Lafayette Motorcycle Crash
Robert Alexander Craig 67, longtime head of Purdue veterinary science, native Iowan educated at Iowa State College, renowned for hog cholera vaccination work, was killed in Lafayette Indiana on Wednesday.
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Lafayette, Ind
Robert Alexander Craig
Purdue University Veterinary Science Department
Iowa State College
Craig
Fayette County Jury List Drawn for October Term
Special to The Gazette West Union names drawn for Fayette county district court jury list include John Ameling Doris Ash Arlie Bemis R V Blaine George Bowles Sadie Carter Faye Cummings May nard Esther Feld Walter Fritz Gladys Grimes J P Hastings Ralph Hawk ins Albert J Hunter Fred Hunziker W T Kennedy Louise Klingman Alva LaLone Harlan C H Lohrman John Lower Helen Mathews Charles Miller F F Miller Lavina Mark Florence Musser Frank Nichols Florence O Brien Gertrude Potter R H Putnam Mary Rawson Violet Ross John Schneider Leo Schori Charles Scott Lenna Schrack George Schultz Donald Strang Hazel Weideman Gertrude White Aulden Wilson and others listed for the October term.
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West Union
Fayette County
John Ameling
Auburn Township
Fort Atkinson
Doris Ash
Fayette
Arlie Bemis
R. V. Blaine
Oelwein
George Bowles
Illyria
Wadena
Sadie Carter
Faye Cummings
Harlan
Maynard
Esther Feld
Walter G. Fritz
Union
Hawkeye
Gertrude White
Clermont
Aulden Wilson
Davenport Diocese Seeks 400000 in Fund Drive
Davenport diocese launches a campaign to raise 400000. General chairman Lee J. Dougherty announced the drive and St Ambrose College will receive 225000 to pay off indebtedness and fund current needs as stated by Bishop Henry P. Rohlman.
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Davenport
Lee J. Dougherty
St. Ambrose College
Henry P. Rohlman
Carnegie Tech Colors Include Red Yellow Green and Blue
The article notes Carnegie Tech colors are red yellow green and blue. It identifies school identity and uniform palette without additional context or events.
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Carnegie Tech
Albright Family Guests Visit in North Liberty and Iowa City
Mr and Mrs J M Albright and Mr and Mrs Cecil Albright were guests Wednesday in the Aaron Albright home in North Liberty. They also visited relatives in Iowa City before returning home.
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J. M. Albright
Cecil Albright
Aaron Albright
North Liberty
Iowa City
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