Supreme Court Affirms Death Penalty For Dubuque Slayer Heinz
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the death sentence of Marlo Heinz for killing his six year old nephew David Fos near Dubuque. The case followed a 1937 conviction in Dubuque County District Court. Heinz faced trial testimony alleging he caused the child’s death after a family visit at the Fox farm. The defense claimed an accident occurred during a walk by the creek.
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Democrats Plan Outing At Washington Sept 29
Special to The Gazette Iowa City Democrat William R. Hart announces the second annual outing and turkey dinner for district party members at the Washington country club September 29. Congressman Edward C. Ficher will host and discuss likely congressional matters with an afternoon address, followed by an open forum. dinner starts at 5 pm. Over 500 Democrats are expected to attend.
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William R. Hart
Country Club
Washington
Edward C Ficher
Congress
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Iowa
Farles
Burlington
Hart
Ottumiuea
Mourt Piuasart
Honor Newhall Pastor On Silver Anniversary
The piece notes Jubilation for Rev and Mrs Nieting on long service to Newhill Parish and mentions a Childs reunion at P Creek church with about ninety relatives, basket lunch, and officers elected for a local lineage gathering. A future reunion is planned for Praine Creek in September 1938.
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Oxford Junction Couple Honored On Anniversary
Oxford Junction M and Mrs Weber celebrated a birthday anniversary with a Mass of thanksgiving at Sacred Heart officiated by Rev Father Gregor. A dinner and dance followed with relatives and friends in attendance. The couple, married in 1887, have ten children and eight grandchildren, and Francis Weber recently married Lillian Kouba. They lived in Monmouth and later near Oxford Junction before settling in town. Francis works for International Harvester in East Moline.
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Ann Weber
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Roberta Jean Poweski
Frank Kolatik
Weber
Behema
Hs Chancee
Clara Louise Novotny
Iowa
Monmouth
Here
Antone
Chicago
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Davenport
Mary
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Massillon
Edward
Joplin
Massadore
Minnesota
Clara
Cedar Rapids
Julian
Utah
Fleanor
Francis
Moline
Minnday
Lillian Kouba
Wyoming
Sacred Heart
Raymond Nowachek
Oxford Junction High School
International Harvester Company
East Moline
Findley's Mother And Sister To Get $120,000 In Bonds
Des Moines Iowa supreme court awards Ricka Findley sister and Grace Findley mother of the late Park Findley $120,000 in bonds. They claimed he gave bonds to them three months before his death in 1935. The estate had previously been awarded the bonds. the decision directs payment of $120,000 to the pair plus $8,200 cash and a share of the remainder to Findley's widow.
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West Liberty Woman Celebrates 98th Birthday
Local pageant and community notes honor a West Liberty resident turning 98. Family relations and local greetings appear amid scattered lines reflecting a handwritten tribute and hometown warmth.
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Johnson County rebates to 4250 residents under homestead ex
Special to The Gazette Iowa City. W E Smith county treasurer will begin rebates of 188261.63 to 4250 Johnson County residents under the homestead exemption law. Most credits will reduce taxes though some cash rebates are possible. Aggregate property value of eligible homesteads is about 7500000. Election plans for a new Johnson County high school are discussed by the Iowa City board of education with potential legal counsel as they consider a bond vote. Police Judge Burke Carson aides enforcement with six violators fined up to 60 dollars. Farm Bureau and Livestock Marketing Assn plan a banquet to raise funds for a permanent Johnson County 4 H show facility. Farm Bureau hosts a Saturday barn party at 8 pm honoring pageant participants from Cory is King. University High enrollment hits a record 268 students as classes end next Monday.
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University High School
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Man Accused in Hospital Kidnapping Case in Anamosa
Indrependence Sheriff reports Supt R A Stewart plans formal charges against Sam Binley of Anamosa in a kidnapping case involving a 23 year old woman taken from Independence state hospital. Binley arrived at the hospital, obtained a visiting permit claiming he had custody of the woman. They were arrested last week at Anamosa and brought to Independence by Sheriff Hammer man.
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A Stewart
Sam Binley Aramesa
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Anamosa
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Independence
Tama Man Jailed For Driving While Drunk
Yo The Gazette reports Tama Man Borea Lloyd Fowler bound over to Tama grand jury on a drunken driving charge after arrest by State Highway Patrolman Jymes Gildray at 3 am Sunday on highway 63 in Toledo. Mayor E C Carnal sentenced Fowler to 30 days in county jail or a $100 fine and costs for intoxicating liquor not properly labeled, with sentences running concurrently. Fowler chose jail.
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Iron Lung Patients Fight For Life In Iowa Hospital
AP reports James H. Coleman 34 of Ottumwa and Mary Jo Brown 17 of Corning remain in critical condition at University hospital with infantile paralysis in respiratory form treated in iron lungs. Two more cases Arden Lynge 20 Forest City and Robert Ritts 15 Toledo not in serious condition. Others Mary Page 20 Burlington Alice Love 16 Chariton James House 13 months Farmington ill but recovering in isolation ward.
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James H. Coleman
Ottumwa
Mary Jo Brown
Corning
University Hospital
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Miss Brown
Arden Lynge
Forest City
Robert Ritts
Toledo
Chariton
James House
Farmington
James W. Hayward Dies. Pioneer of Vinton Passes at 83
James Webster Hayward, 83, longtime Vinton resident, died after years of illness. Born November 15, 1854 in West Acton Massachusetts, he moved west at 16, worked in Racine Wisconsin, settled in Vinton in 1879 and co owned Hayward Brothers shoe store then Hayward Glock Shoe Co. He helped create Riverside park, served as park commissioner, ran a pearl button factory, and promoted city lights on East Fourth Street. Surviving are daughter Mrs L W Ellis of Vinton, son Myron Hayward of Omaha, and grandchildren. His second wife Helen Liggett died earlier. he was divorced from her. Funeral plans not completed.
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Racine
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Principal Crenshaw Retires After 35 Years In Marengo Schools
Hat tie L Crenshaw, longtime principal of Marengo schools, resigns after 35 years in local service. She seeks a one year leave of absence to visit New York City with niece Helen M Crenshaw. An 1895 Marengo high school graduate she earned a Coe College scholarship and taught in Tompkins and Conrad before returning to Marengo as principal for nine years.
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Vinton
Pioneer of Waukon to Observe Birthday
Mrs Joseph Haines a longtime Waukon resident near eighty two celebrates her birthday. Born in Omro Wisconsin she traveled with her parents to Blue Earth Minnesota in a covered wagon. She married in Wyoming Iowa on April 17 1878 and moved to Waukon in 1879 where she has lived since. She and her daughter Florence spend winters in California and plan a Santa Barbara auto trip around November 1. Her husband died May 5 1928. The birthday will be quietly observed with a family dinner at her home.
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Joseph Haines
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Blue Earth
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Former Amesian Dr Paul Emerson Dies After Rattlesnake Bite
Dr Paul D Emerson 50, a former associate professor of soils at Iowa State College, was found dead in a canyon eight miles west of Rapid City after a rattlesnake bite. He had been missing since Friday while collecting soil samples for a lecture. A suction pump and a tourniquet were found near his car. Emerson earned a 1917 degree at Ames and taught at ISU from 1919 to 1935 before joining the Soil Conservation Service.
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Tax Hawkeye Estate Receives Inheritance Tax Payment
Des Moines AP report shows the state treasurer’s office collecting 818 dollars as part of the inheritance tax from the estate of ya Pleggenkuhle of Hawkeye valued at 8,180 dollars. The payment confirms tax due on the estate as the process concludes.
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Car Crash Fatalities in Washington and Burlington
A Milwaukee freight train at a blind Washington crossing fatally injured William H. Curl 26 of Washington and Jeanette Burgess 19 of Burlington. The wrecked car was dragged miles. Curl died two hours later and Burgess four. Funeral for Curl set for Wednesday at Jones chapel in Washington with Rev. Stevens officiating. Burgess’s relatives took her body to Burlington. The Dundee high school girls sponsor an amateur hour Thursday at the school auditorium to benefit the girls basketball team.
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Ralph
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Dundee High School
Wellman Men For Driving While Intoxicated
John Blodgett of Washington, 35, was sentenced to a year at Fort Madison after pleading guilty to assault with intent to do bodily injury. He was paroled to the sheriff after showing good behavior, following a home disturbance and a gun in his possession. Charles Allen, 20, and Arthur Dean Wilkins, 22, both of Wellman, pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and received three months in county jail with a one year license revocation. Christner, 32, of Washington, pled guilty to driving while intoxicated and was sentenced to four months in county jail with a one year license revocation.
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P. J. Siegers
Harold M. Putnam
Charles Allen
Arthur Dean Wilkins
Wellman
Miss Christner
Urge Inspection Of Milk At Maquoketa
Maquoketa council heard Dr W C Stewart and Dr N Snell urge milk source testing to curb Bangs disease after a Malta fever case appeared locally. The doctors noted dairy herds supplying most milk would test. Snell outlined federal state testing rules. Meanwhile a beer license revocation for Fred Kuhlman, convicted of selling to minors, was adopted in the mayor's absence.
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Boston Pet Puppies for Sale in Various Breeds
Classified ad offers Boston bull puppies along with pekes wire haired terriers beagles police pup chow dachshund pups. Listing appears under classification 36 mm in the Want Ad section.
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