Rebels Beat Back Spanish Loyalists Near Madrid Front
Nationalists delivered decisive defeats to leftist loyalist forces west of Madrid, forcing a retreat and prompting urgent fortification efforts in suburbs. Insurgent reports claim two Cordoba towns cut Madrid's coal supply, threatening heat and defense operations, while bombardment and relief efforts stretch the government’s position in the three month old civil war.
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Gibraltar
Madrid
Cordoba
Madrid-east Coast
Oviedo
Monticello Celebrates Its First Century In Festive Style
Monticello marks 100 years with a parade, floats, and a town centennial program. The event features a three tiered cake, early settler displays, and veterans Mark Morse and Mr Moats in attendance. Mayor McLaughlin welcome address and ceremony at the high school auditorium honor pioneer families and local organizations.
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Monticello
First Street
F. D. McLaughlin
Millington F. Carpenter
The
State University
Mark H. Morse
Wyoming
Jones County
Moats
Center Junction
Iowa Baptist Society officers named in annual meeting
Departmental Secretaries And Officers Of Iowa Baptist Mission Society Chosen. Songs popular in the eighties were featured in high school glee clubs. A quartet including Emil Ricklefs Rex Ricklefs Dale McConnell and Arch Grimes performed several numbers. Prof Carpenter presented Monticello history. Laura Hicks Koop spoke on early fashions. Old time fiddlers provided music for square dances. A 1800s fashion parade was planned for Thursday evening.
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Emil Ricklefs
Rex Ricklefs
Dale McConnell
Arch Grimes
Monticello
Prof
Carpenter
Laura Hicks Koop
Washington, D. C
D A V District Convention Held at Wapello
Special to The Gazette. Daughters of Veterans District No 1 met in Wapello choosing Washington as 1937 meeting site. Officers elected include President Mrs Blanche Foster Washington and Vice President Mrs Lucille Dupius Washington. Department officers present were Mrs Jeanette Black Nevada President and Mrs Ethel Dillon Nevada Secretary. Several local officers from Muscatine Burlingon Davenport and Wapello were listed with roles from treasurer to guard and chaplain. Miss Alice Hunt presided as musician.
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Wapello
Daughters of Veterans
Washington
Blanche Foster
Lucille Dupius
Ada Talkington
Muscatine
Jeanette Black
Nevada
Ethel Dillon
Cecil Bowers
Burlington
Guard
Ida Kremer
Louise Schnoor
Davenport
Clara Bowser
Grace Oakes
Lottie Young
Fern Deihl
Grace Smith
Alice Hunt
Two Iowa City measures head to November ballots
Iowa City voters will decide two questions at the November 3 election. One asks approval to remodel the American Legion community building. The other seeks a proposed amendment to the state constitution to abolish the decennial state census.
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Iowa City
American Legion
No Opposition for Two Iowa County Officials in Nov elections
The November 3 contest features two unopposed Iowa County incumbents, County Attorney Harold B. Claypool, a Republican, and Auditor Werner Uhlmann, a Democrat, while several other offices show multiple candidates. Notable races include Rep. J. P. Gallagher and Republican opponent W. J. Kueneman, plus State Senator Paul W. Schmidt facing Frederick C. Schadt and H. G. Smith.
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Gazette
Marengo
Iowa
Williamsburg
Harold B. Claypool
Werner Uhlmann
Claypool
University of Iowa Law College
North English
Uhlmann
York Township
J. P. Gallagher
W. J. Kueneman
Gallagher
Kueneman
Farmer-Labor
Robert Shedenhelm
Ladora
Paul W. Schmidt
Iowa City
Frederick C. Schadt
H. G. Smith
Marengo Townsend Club
Christian Nielsen 78 dies in Springville blacksmith for 45 years
Christian Nielsen a Springville resident and Denmark native who worked as a blacksmith for forty five years died Thursday after a long illness. He is survived by his widow and two daughters Mrs W H Paul of Central City and Mrs Chris Nielsen of Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held Saturday.
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Springville
Shell introduces Super-Shell balanced gasoline
A 1930s style ad explains stop and go driving wastes fuel. It claims daily 30 stops slow speed, shifting and rapid acceleration raise gas use. Shell engineers offer Super-Shell as the first truly balanced gasoline with three powers for quick starts, hill climbing, and economical running, available at 30,000 Shell stations nationwide.
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Shell
Afternoon Service at Hunte Chapel Led by Reverend L C Smith
A brief church note reports an afternoon gathering at Hunte Chapel with Rev. L C Smith officiating. The item records a solemn service led by the local pastor in a quiet religious community setting.
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Hunte Chapel
L. C. Smith
School elected officers for Hopkinton junior high
Officers were chosen at Hopkinton junior high with eighth grade leaders Richard Brown as president and Richard Smith as vice president Norma Stock is secretary and Donald Moss treasurer Seventh grade president Willetta Eike vice president Betty Wheeler secretary James Gerlich treasurer Frank Smith All listing reflects student government roles for the coming term.
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Hopkinton
Richard Brown
Richard Smith
Norma Stock
Donald Moss
Willetta Eike
Betty Wheeler
James Gerlich
Frank Smith
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le Mars
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Vinton
O. E. Wheeler
Town Falls
White Cross
Paul Morf
Fredericksburg
State World Wide Guild
J. R. Waggoner
Dows
M. L. Dewey
Wellman
Sam Shumate
Christian Friendliness
Frank Moore
Osage
Thompson Photos
Cedar Rapids
William Welsh
Grinnell
F. R. Asquith
Waterloo
E. E. Esslinger
Sheffield
S. E. Wilcox
Duster
Moen
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Wayne K. Stake
Milford Engelbert
Hilton Township
John Hlavacek
Washington Township
Roy G. Fass
Pilot Township
Christian Nielsen
Tata
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