Smoke Kills Boy in Fire At Drive In
Warren Page 14 died in a Sioux City hospital early Friday from smoke suffocation after a fire at his parents drive in cafe. Explosion started the blaze about midnight Thursday and caused about 4500 dollars in damage. Page slept in a three room apartment behind the cafe with his parents and two sisters. parents and sisters escaped with Bonebrake suffering minor injuries.
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Sioux City
Warren Page
Harvey K. Bonebrake
Warren
Fire destroys Bruce Motor Freight trailer near Des Moines
A Bruce Motor Freight semi trailer carrying white lead varnish and shoes burned early Friday nine miles east of Des Moines on highway 163. Driver Richard H. Perkins, 32, of Des Moines, halted the vehicle after the transmission exploded and gasoline lines ruptured, officials said.
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Des Moines
Bruce Motor Freight Company
Richard H. Perkins
Alexandria
Moines
Don Newquist
Perkins
Rites Held at Waukon For Dr. J. H. McCullough
Services for Dr. Joseph H. McCullough 73 were held at St. Patrick's church in Waukon with Msgr. Michael Martin officiating. A native of Ireland who studied at Northwestern University and settled in Waukon over 40 years ago, he is survived by his wife Effie Hoag a son Dr. John McCullough four daughters a sister and a brother.
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Waukon
Joseph H. McCullough
St. Patrick’s Church
Michael Martin
Loras College
McCullough
Ireland
Northwestern University
Effie Hoag
John McCullough
Eugenics Board Approves 57 Sterilizations in Three Months
Des Moines reports the state eugenics board on Thursday approved sterilization for 57 persons, including 34 women, marking the largest quarterly total ever authorized. The action reflects ongoing state policy enforcement during the period.
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Des Moines
State Eugenics Board
Child Killed by Coal Truck Near Home
Three year old Esther Flora Bagley was struck and killed by a coal truck near her home in Hampton. Her father, an air force corporal, is reported in a hospital at Frankfurt, Germany.
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Hampton
Esther Flora Bagley
Air Force
Frankfurt
Germany
St Johns Church at Tipton Celebrates Milestones
St Johns Evangelical and Reformed church in Tipton marks 90 years since founding and 80 years since the building was completed. Rev Melvin Schroer of Silver Creek will preach both services. a banquet is planned next Wednesday with guests Rev Louis Gunneman and Rev Orville Schroer.
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Tipton
St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Melvin Schroer
Silver Creek
Wis
Louis Gunneman
Lafayette
Ind
Orville Schroer
Defiance
Ohio
St. John’s
Joshua Riale
Dr. R. H. Flocks Named Urology Head at Iowa
Dr. R. H. Flocks is named professor and head of the University of Iowa College of Medicine department of urology. Approval by the state board followed President Virgil M. Hancher's announcement. Flocks joined the university in 1932, rising from assistant in 1932 to full professor in 1946, and earned degrees from Johns Hopkins.
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Iowa City
INS
R. H. Flocks
University of Iowa College of Medicine
State Board of Education
Virgil M. Hancher
Flocks
N. G. Alcock
Baltimore City College
Johns Hopkins University
American Urological Association
Chamber Hires New Leader Succeeding Phillips
The Iowa Falls Chamber of Commerce will begin the new leader’s duties on Oct. 1, succeeding John C. Phillips who resigned several weeks ago.
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Iowa Falls
Tama county health program mirrors last year plan
Tama county health officials led by Toledo nurse Mrs. Howard L. Petersen outline a current year health program similar to last year. Central City Amvets post elects officers with Commander Howard Slife and others filling key roles. West Union district will be debt free February 1 after retiring 7,000 of 105,000 bonds issued in 1930 for the high school. Anamosa hosts Jones County Society for Crippled Children annual meeting with officer elections planned.
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Toledo
Tama County
Howard L. Petersen
Central City
Amvets
Howard Slife
Warren Barclay
Dean Caryl
Darrell Mills
Mac Stone
W. D. Tidball
Harvey Sauer
Iowa Polio Fund Totals Reach $9458 In Drive
Iowa polio aid fund receipts rose to 9458 dollars by Friday with 3976 added Thursday. National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis official J W McCarthy called the gain encouraging as the drive pursues a 14500000 dollar goal. Iowa may need about 400000 more to cover past and future cases.
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DES Moines
Iowa
J. W. McCarthy
National Foundation For
National Foundation
Cedar Rapids Firms Win State Education Contracts
Three Cedar Rapids firms were awarded contracts totaling 336,563 by the state board of education. Morehead Construction Company received 285,574 for a 150 foot addition to Hillcrest men's dormitory on the University of Iowa campus. J W Darragh Company took 39,780 for plumbing and heating and Cedar Rapids Electric Supply Company earned 11,300 for electrical work.
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Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
State Board of Education
Morehead Construction Company
Hillcrest
University of Iowa
J. W. Darragh Company
Cedar Rapids Electric Supply Company
Harvey B. Everett Named Executive Secretary
Iowa Falls report from AP states Harvey B. Everett thirty five from Des Moines has been named executive secretary of a chamber position. The announcement highlights Everett as a new leader for the organization amid regional civic activities.
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Iowa Falls
Harvey B. Everett
Des Moines
Tavern owners say private clubs banned gambling devices raid
Charles City authorities raid four fraternal lodges Elks Moose Knights of Columbus American Legion seizing a total of four slot machines two at KC and Legion. Night club owners claim lodge reps declared private clubs could not operate gambling machines. Churchill and Hobert say they will pursue action with the attorney general.
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Charles City
INS
B. F. Atherton
Elks, Moose
Knights of Columbus
American Legion
Elks Club
Moose Lodge
The
Elks and Moose
Jack Churchill
Castle Club
Wesley Hobert
Hobert
Churchill
Des Moines
Larson
Monticello Hospital Installs Forty Under Pillow Radios
Forty under pillow radios were installed at John McDonald hospital in Monticello this week. Superintendent Myrtle Ross says it is among the first installations in the state. Radios are table models on steel frames at each bed with controls and a lighted dial at the bottom for patient use. the speaker sits under the pillow, keeping programs private and quiet for other patients.
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Monticello
John McDonald Hospital
Myrtle Ross
Ross
Miller Heads Police Group
Des Moines Chief Lorin Miller was elected president of the Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police and Peace Officers in Waterloo. Officers named include J. H. Clift H. A. Thordson Byrne O'Brien and Walter C. Berg as vice presidents with A. B. Manson re-elected secretary treasurer. Fort Dodge will host the 1950 meeting. The group approved a $2000 payment to Detective Chief Harry Gibbons of Sioux City after he was cleared of misconduct charges following a $4200 litigation spent. Fort Madison warden Percy Lainson urged a large legislative appropriation for new prison buildings.
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Eugenics Board
St.joseph
Marion
Barbara Trimble
Elaine Petrush
Miss Kolda
Miss Blazek
St. John's Church
Lisbon
Harold Kratzat
ED Mf
Ethical Jewelers
Chamber
Hamilton Company
Hamilton
Holland
Darwin
First Street
Second Street
Smidts
Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company
ST. Paul, Minnesota
Monticello Hospital
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