Stalin to recall Radek for Polish reorganization plans
London dispatch reports Josef Stalin may recall Karl Radek from banishment to use his former journalistic influence in reshaping Soviet control of Poland. Radek, a Polish Jew, was convicted as a Trotzkyist traitor in 1936 during a mass trial alongside sixteen officials. British observers deem the move an affront to Hitler, given Radek's Jewish background.
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London
INS
Josef Stalin
Karl Radek
Poland
Radek
Hitler
City briefs and personals roundup notes events and meetings
Rotary club luncheon speaker Dr John B Magee Cornell Mount Vernon arrives at Roosevelt hotel Monday. Gable editor of Good Business magazine to speak at Cano pus club luncheon Tuesday. Knights of Pythias lodge meets Monday. bingo at Montrose hotel Wednesday. Cedar Rapids clubs host talks on Europe and unity topics. Cub Pack 25 holds meeting with 60 attendees and safety program planned. Army reserve officers meet October 11 in Cedar Rapids federal building. attendance encouraged.
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John B Magee
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Rotary Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Star of the West Lodge
Knights of Pythias
B. L. Wick
Europe
Francis J Gable
Good Business Magazine
Unity Center
Kansas City
Canopus Club
Mr Gable
Boyouts of America
Army Reserve
Linn County
Cedar Rapids Federal
C. S. Myers
Northeast
Des Moines Sells Bonds in Shadow of Pending Suit
Des Moines officials issue 249000 bridge and emergency bonds amid a cloud of a mandamus suit. Mayor Conkling opposes the sale but supports keeping workers on the riverfront project while awaiting a court decision. The Ballard Hassett firm bought bonds despite Brunk's challenge to the city debt limit.
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Des Moines
Mark G. Conkling
Ballard-Hassett Company
Gregory Brunk
Brunk
Immigrant couple to celebrate golden wedding in Muscatine
Nicholas Ludman and Mary Ann Schmidt Ludman mark fifty years of marriage at their home 1625 Washington Ave SE. Both became U.S. citizens after German and Bavarian origins. they will host about 30 relatives at noon with 40 dinner guests and open house after 3 pm. Their daughter Mrs Charles Schrimper and Sister Mary Robert will attend along with grandchildren Robert and Marilyn Schrimper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Ludman
Mary Ann Ludman
Washington Avenue
United States
Mr Ludman
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Ludman
Mary, Ann Schmidt
Bavaria
Muscatine
Lud
Emil Kranz
Chum
Churchill Drug Company
Charles Schrimper
Glenway Drive
Mary Robert
Waterloo
Sister of Mercy
Sacred Heart
Robert
Marilyn Schrimper
Flower Show Inspiration By Mrs J L Rhea
The Marion Nature and Garden club hosted a flower show with many new annual strains and novelties. Highlights include Harmony marigold edging varieties, Chrysantha marigolds, mini zinnias linearis and scabiosa, a chrysanthemum sun flower, and diverse salpiglossis. The piece urges trying these varieties next season and notes care tips for amaryllis and poinsettias.
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Marion Nature and Garden Club
Sudden Temperature Shocks Endanger Plants
Reading fragment notes plants react to sudden temperature changes. heat or cold can trigger foliage drop and stress growth.
Iowa Motor Traffic Tops Three Billion Miles Annually
Ames Iowa April report shows vehicles cover nearly 3.5 billion miles yearly on state highways. Cars account for 83 percent of traffic while trucks share the rest. Primary roads carry 73 percent of traffic on 8,462 miles. Local county roads move 20 percent of traffic on 24 vehicles per day. Peak flow hits 4 p.m. with U S Highways 65 69 6 30 75 275 as major routes.
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Ames
Iowa
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Davenport
Clinton
Mason City
Sioux City
Cincinnati Hurler Nabbed For Drunk Reckless Driving
Whitey Moore pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds was released on $700 bond after his arrest on DUI and reckless operation charges. Police found Moore dazed and injured in a damaged car on the Big Four tracks and transported him to police headquarters then twice to General Hospital for treatment before bond.
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Cincinnati
INS
Whitey Moore
Cincinnati Reds
Moore
General Hospital
Hungary Refuses German Army Pass Through
A Bucharest message to the London Sunday Dispatch reports Hungary refused two separate German requests for troops to move through its territory. An INS dispatch from Bucharest says Hitler is massing troops at the Slovak boundary for a possible push into Romania from the west as Soviet forces occupy northern Romania.
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London
INS
Bucharest
London Sunday Dispatch
Germany
Hungary
Adolf Hitler
Rumania
Rumanian
Kansas City Man to Talk at Unity Center
Francis J. Gable, lecturer for the Unity School of Christianity, Kansas City, will speak at Unity Center, 1015 Second Avenue SE. His Tuesday 8 p.m. topic is The Word of God, with Wednesday talks at 2:30 and 8 p.m. on Fret Not Thyself and Knowing Self. He edits Good Business, a Unity publication.
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Francis J. Gable
Unity School of Christianity
Kansas City
Unity Center
Second Avenue SE
Gable
Good Business
Unity
Davenport Man Applies For Writ In Maquoketa
Attorneys in Jackson county district court seek a writ of habeas corpus for John R. Griest of Davenport jailed on a charge of obtaining money from Mrs. Louis Woodard by false pretenses. Hearing scheduled for Sept 27. Defense contends prior hearing failed to prove intent to defraud and argues the $10,000 bond is excessive.
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Maquoketa
Jackson County
John R. Griest
Davenport
Louis Woodard
Lowan Named President of Fire Chiefs Group
The 1940 convention of the International Association of Fire Chiefs went to Spokane Washington after a spirited bid by Boston was defeated. The appointment of Lowan as president tops the report from the San Francisco AP coverage.
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Lowan
Fire Chiefs Group
San Francisco
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Spokane
Wash
Boston
Delegates Elect Leaders at Association Convention
Ray Tiller of Waterloo Iowa becomes president while W Hendrix Palmer of Charlotte North Carolina is named first vice president. John J Mulcahy of Yonkers New York is reelected secretary treasurer.
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Association
Ray Tiller
Waterloo
W. Hendrix Palmer
Charlotte
N. C
John J. Mulcahay
Yonkers
N. Y
Sayre Bound for Philippine Post Amid Far Eastern Tensions
Francis B. Sayre, newly named U S high commissioner to the Philippines, planned to sail aboard the President Cleveland for Manila. In an exclusive interview he said he held long secret talks with President Roosevelt and senior U S military leaders before leaving Washington.
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San Francisco
INS
Francis B. Sayre
U.S
Philippines
President Cleveland
Sayre
Roosevelt
United States Army
Navy
Washington
Monticello Club Events Highlight Fall Start
Monticello reports a fall season opening with the 94 literary club chaired by Miss Mary Coxsee and a colonial days program by Mrs Samuel Gutsohn. Other club activities include a Friday literary session hosted by Mrs F S Stuhler and Mrs John Fraser, and a country club afternoon card party with top scores by several members. A Past Worthy Matrons circle met at Mrs Cornelius Steck’s home. Fern Graham and Lee Gilbert wed at the Presbyterian manse with Rev William Grossheim officiating. Neighborhood bridge prizes went to Mrs Harry Hoag and Mrs Leslie Reade. Mrs George Maire attended.
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Mary Coxsee
Samuel Gutensohn
Albert “McNeill
E. J. Noble
F. S. Stuhler
F. P. Stuhler
John Fraser
Ries Stuhler
J. E. Heiserman
Milton Thoeni
Carrie Page
L. J. Swift
Cornelius Steck
Fern Graham
Lee Gilbert
Manchester
Presbyterian Church
William Grossheim
Theodore,Crawford
Monticello
Edward Podhaski
Bridge Club
Harry Hoag
Leslie Reade
George Maire
Harry Matthiessen
Monday Bridge Night at Goudy’s Tea Room
I I Rhatigan hosted the Monday club evening at Goudy’s tea room. Prizes for the bridge game went to Mrs G O Hargraves, Mrs Lynn Howie, and Mrs G M Jones. Guests included Mrs John Shover and Mrs Hargraves.
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I. I. Rhatigan
Goudy’s
G. O. Hargraves
Lynn Howie
G. M. Jones
John Shover
Luncheon Hosted by Mrs. Jessie McMaster Draws Out-of-Town Guests
Onslow Mrs. Jessie McMaster entertained a group of women at luncheon Tuesday. Those from out of town were Mrs. Elva Briggs and daughter Mary of Minneapolis, and Miss Laura Smith of Wyoming.
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Jessie McMaster
Elva Briggs
Mary
Minneapolis
Laura Smith
Wyoming
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Montrose Hotel
U. S
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Rollo Pickford
Robbie Vejda
Jimmie Johnson
Billy Grafton
Reuben Smith
Star Jewelry CO
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Gazette Photo
J. L. Rhea
Francis ‘J. Gable
Philippine Post
Great Heart
Hamilton Seed & Coal CO
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Fourth Avenue
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