Iowa Ranked Sixth Safest State by Travel Miles
Des Moines AP report notes Iowa had 6.9 traffic deaths per 100 million miles in the first seven months, ranking sixth safest in the nation. Iowa surpassed surrounding states, with 267 deaths in the period, while California led with 1,753. State and safety officials cite monthly year over year increases.
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Polk County Seeks Federal Grant for Arms Plant Aid
Polk County applied for a 75000 grant to support law enforcement health work and road maintenance around the Ankeny small arms munitions plant. The package asks 43740 for the sheriff 19260 for roads 7975 for the county attorney and 4025 for health. Sheriff Vane Overturff aims to post 18 new deputies for 24 hour patrols. Officials say the county cannot cover the added costs within its budget.
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Bridal party dinner honors Frederic Van Nuys nuptials
The Grangers entertained the bridal party and out of town guests at a dinner at 935 Central Avenue honoring the wedding of Dr. Virginia Van Nuys Voorhies of Embudo New Mexico to Richard Milner of Albuquerque New Mexico. Attendees included Kathryn Voorhies Red Oak Iowa and others from Des Moines Albuquerque Marion Hedrick Fairfield and Knoxville. The event featured a three tier wedding cake commemorating a golden wedding anniversary.
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Knoxville
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Des Moines
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Daytona Beach
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Cedar Rapids
U S Circle Holds Picnic Dinner At Lang Home
The U. S. circle met Wednesday for a picnic dinner at Mrs. Otto Lang’s home. Vice-president Vernon Lent presided over the business meeting and led quiz contests. Bertha Hoskins spoke of a Bad Lands and Black Hills trip. Sleepy Hollow read by Mrs. Carl Falcon. Program led by Mrs. Irving Drake. Guests included Mrs. E. Gongwer and Mrs. Glenn Lang and her daughter. Mrs. Harley W. Erwin to entertain next meeting.
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Daughters Join Mrs. Glenn O Pyle in Hollywood Vacation Notes
Mrs Glenn O Pyle of Hollywood Florida accompanied by daughters Helen Iowa City and Virginia spend a Hollywood visit. Helen begins her senior year and Virginia her freshman year at the University of Iowa this fall.
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Soldiers Destroy Tavern After Shooting Incident
In Alexandria Louisiana soldiers angered by a knee wound to Pvt Frank Miynarchek of the 32nd division prompted the destruction of a nearby tavern. Sheriff Grady L Kelley and Assistant District Attorney Ben F Thompson Jr requested Army inquiry after exonerating Henry Lambert and releasing four civilians. No arrests or charges were filed.
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Soldiers set fire to the place during clash
The soldiers charged him and set the place ablaze. Military police extinguished the flames, but later he claimed several soldiers returned and reduced the location to ashes.
George Auld Hurt In Cycle Crash Recovered At Home
George Auld was moved to his home at 1628 B avenue NE from a Green Bay Wisconsin hospital where he had been since a motorcycle accident near Green Bay ten days earlier. He suffered multiple fractures after crashing while racing in a contest when a competitor caused a dust cloud. Auld had a similar accident at Hawkeye Downs last July Fourth.
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Wheeler Brands Address Another Step Toward War
In Cut Bank Montana Senator Burton K Wheeler a leading non interventionist warns that President Roosevelts radio address is another step toward war He says the presidents foreign policy threatens Americas blood and toll in a European conflict and opposes U S intervention
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