Iowa engineers urge two-building plan for statehouse space
A special committee led by Dean F. Dawson of the University of Iowa engineering school recommends constructing a storage warehouse and an office building to relieve the statehouse space crunch. The report notes current rent exceeds 106000 annually and cites packed tunnels and attic as burdens.
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Des Moines
Dean F . Dawson
University of Iowa Engineering School
Inwa
Dean T . Age
Iowa State College Engineering Division
W L Perkins
State Board of Architectural Examiners
Dawson
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Statehouse
State Board of Education
Perkins
Dean Dawson
State Insurance Department
Marengo Masons Honor Robert Conn for 50 Years
Robert Conn was honored at a special Marengo Masonic lodge meeting for fifty years of membership. A 50 year certificate was presented by Harold Swift as Rex Hunt spoke. Relatives and members from nearby lodges attended the ceremony and dinner was served to the Conn family and lodge members.
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Marengo
Robert Conn
Masonic Lodge
Eastern Star
Mr Conn
Rex
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Russell
R H Conn
Blairstown
Rex G G Hunt
Marengo Lodge
Harold Swift
Iowa fraternities announce pledges at Iowa City rush
Fourteen University of Iowa fraternities named pledges after an eight day rushing period. Eastern Iowa pledges include Beta Theta Pi William McCollaster Cedar Rapids and Delta Tau Delta Rob ert Albright Cedar Rapids among others. Sigma Chi Sigma Nu and Theta Xi list members from Cedar Rapids Iowa City and surrounding towns.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Iowa
Beta Theta Pi
William McCollaster
Cedar Rapids
Delta Tau Delta
Robert W Albright
Robert Caywood
Clark Jennings
Carl Jungluth
Washington
John Krabbenhoff
Keith Meyers
DeWitt Delta Upsilon
Tom Walsh
Elkader
Henry Pelzer
Bill Peck
Phi Delta Theta
Burton Bridgens
Phi Kappa Psi
John Brown
Bill Diehl
Dick Edelen
Brooklyn
John Kemmerer
Independence
John Graham
John MceCollister
Jim Swaner
Jamison Davis
Oelwein
Louis Chrysler
Grinnell Phi Kappa Alpha
Raymond
Tom Phelps
Lost Nation
John Toohey
William Shindhelm
Robert Bush
Dave Armbruster, Jr
Theta Xi
Hale Coffen
Decorah
Des Moines Communists Swap Banquet for Waterfront Rally
Iowa communists barred from an invitational banquet at a Des Moines hotel will hold an open air meeting on the water front. Elizabeth Gurley Flynn of New York will speak from the east lawn of the public library Saturday afternoon.
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Des Moines
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn
New York
Public Library
Iowa Temperatures Return to Normal After Dip
Iowa temperatures rose toward normal after overnight dips into the 30s. The weather bureau noted 10 degrees below normal Friday morning with a gradual rise expected, and frosts reported in Clarinda Creston Iowa City Keokuk. Lows reached 35 in several towns, while Inwood posted 69 for Thursday. Fair, clear skies expected Friday night and Saturday.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Clarinda
Creston
Iowa City
Keokuk
Davenport
Inwood
Four More Sentenced For Dynamiting Fish
Four men in Jackson county were convicted of dynamiting fish. H Sagling and Arthur Wing of Maquoketa were fined 20675 and 16875 respectively. Harris Kemp of Hurstville and George Welch of Emeline received 30 day jail terms with 15 days suspended. State Officer E M Rooker and Local Warden Harold Banes led the case. more arrests were anticipated.
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Maquoketa
Jackson County
Court of Justice of the Peace
Clifford Miller
H. Sagling
Arthur Wing
Harris Kemp
Hurstville
George Welch
Emeline
E. M. Rooker
Harold Banes
Decorah Lawyer Wins National Essay Honors
Decorah attorney Frank R. Miller, a University of Iowa College of Law graduate, won the 1940 Nathan Burkan Memorial essay prize for “A Re-Examination of Literary Piracy.” Miller began practice with Houck and Miller in Decorah. The national prize, $100, is awarded after Iowa’s entry is chosen by a faculty committee.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa College of Law
Nathan Burkan
Frank R. Miller
Decorah
Houck and Miller
John Henry Wigmore
Northwestern University Law School
Miller
University of Iowa
Mason Ladd
Charles W. Joiner
Miller, Huebner and Miller
Des Moines
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Grace Episcopal Church Reopens After Two Months of Repairs
Decorah church resumes services Sunday after two months closed for repairs. Ceiling paneled in knotted pine walls replastered woodwork varnished Kitchen area modernized and city water installed Rev. C F Edwards formerly of Cedar Rapids serves as minister.
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Decorah
Grace Episcopal Church
C. F. Edwards
Cedar Rapids
Anderson's $12,743 Tops State Salaries
Iowa football coach Eddie Anderson topped state salary lists for the fiscal year ending June 30, earning 12,743.66 from other sources. University presidents Gilmore and Finley each received 12,000 with additional travel expenses, while Jim Yeager and George Veenker at Iowa State earned 4,500 and 7,500 respectively.
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DES Moines
INS
Eddie Anderson
University of Iowa
Anderson
E. A. Gilmore
Charles Finley
Iowa State College
Gilmore
Finley
Jim Yeager
George Veenker
Iowa
E G
Dad) Schroeder
George A. Wilson
Supreme Court
Prairie Du Chien Council Votes To Purchase Bridge
The Prairie Du Chien common council approved proceeding with a bridge purchase between Prairie Du Chien Wisconsin and Marquette Iowa. By 7 to 1 the council authorized officials to seek a purchase agreement with the Prairie Du Chien Marquette Bridge company. The city would cut bridge tolls by 22 percent if the sale is approved.
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Prairie du Chien
Wis
Mississippi River
Marquette
Prairie du
Urbana Mother Saves Baby From Her Burning Home
In Urbana, Marylyn Kay Cross, age one, survived after her mother Mrs Edward Cross rushed into the burning log house to pull the child from a crib as flames climbed the roof. The baby suffered severe burns but is expected to live. The family lost all clothing and their winter food supplies. Mr Cross worked as a tile setter.
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Urbana
Mary-lyn Kay Cross
Edward Cross
Mr Cross
DeKalb Man Fined for Car Registration and License Charge
ANAMOSA Ray Garman of DeKalb Illinois was fined 100 dollars and costs for improper registration of his car and ten dollars for driving without a driver’s license in Justice R D McIntyre’s court here Thursday.
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Anamosa — Ray Garman
DeKalb, Ill
R. D. McIntyre
Baldwin Council Upheld In Beer Permit Refusal
District Judge D V Jackson ruled Baldwin city council could refuse to renew Miss Trula Woods beer permit. Trial followed with many witnesses testifying about minors, Sunday hours, and service. City attorneys argued missing bond nullified need for stated reasons.
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Baldwin Council
Maquoreta
D. V. Jackson
Baldwin City
Miss Trula Woods
Miss Woods
Baldwin
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Ketchuy
HEINZ
Republican Headquarters
Roosevelt
G. O. P. Strategy Board
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Frank Graff
Chicago
Pillsbury’s Best
Pillsbury
Pillsburys
Equite
Pillsbury's
Pillsbury Thrift Stars
Petar Best
Pillsbury’s Thrift Star
Pillsbury Flour
Dept
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Second Street
Rath
Blackhawk
Green Giants
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Heinz Ketchup
Fjve
Haddock
Hilex
Gal
Nestles
Idaho
Randall's Jars
Wilson's
Griddle
Drewry's Beer
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