Factory Flour Collapses Injuring Ten In Clanton Plant
Ten workers injured when the third floor of the Lubbers and Bell Manufacturing plant collapsed at near 11 am. Florence Claussen and Herman Stahl seriously hurt and hospitalized. The fall also damaged floors below and steam pipes. Firemen later freed two victims from the earlier second floor collapse.
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Associated Press
Clanton
Lubbers and
Bell
Florence Claussen
Herman Stahl
J. A. Lubbers
Mary Rausch
Alice Brandt
Fulton, Ill
Eileen Murphy
Helen Ketelsen
Ethel Bergman
Beulah Nelson
Florence Hanson
Glarys Rummel
Max Demiller
Henning Stahl
Three Girls Trapped After Lubbers and Bell Plant Collapse
In Clinton Ja on January 17 three girls were trapped when the Lubbers and Bell Manufacturing plant on the second floor caved in shortly before 11. Firemen battled to free them as ambulances stood by. The loom of the plant makes fly swatters and toys and games. By 11 15 officials expected to release all victims within 10 to 15 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton, Ja
Lubbers and Bell Manufacturing Company
Clinton
British To Curb Reckless Driving
London authorities plan new laws to protect pedestrians from reckless motor driving. A draft bill is expected to adopt recommendations from the 1922 departmental report, including stricter enforcement of dangerous driving, removal of fixed speed limits in cities, harsher penalties, and a driving license fitness declaration for applicants.
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Associated Press
London
Weekly Weather Forecast for Washington Jan 17
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday calls for scattered rains and snows in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Expect snows during the latter half with moderate temperatures early and colder conditions later.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Missouri
Port Captain to be Tried for Arresting Dr Lorenz
Mexico City reports the Progreso Yucatan port captain will be tried for overstepping authority in arresting Dr W F Lorenz and party aboard the wrecked Ruth on Pierez island for clandestine fishing. Lorenz has been freed and officials notified.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Progreso
Yucatan
W. F. Lorenz
Wisconsin State Board of Control
Ruth
Pierez Island
Foreign Department
Shoals Bill Advances in Congress With Funds Page
Congress completed action on the urgent deficiency bill authorizing 150 million dollars for tax refunds. The House adopted the conference report, sending the measure to the president. The bill also includes 50 thousand dollars for the agricultural commission and 3.5012 million for completing dam number 2 at Muscle Shoals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Agricultural Commission
Muscle Shoals
House OKs extension for American debt commission
Washington January 17 The house approved a bill similar to a senate backed measure to extend the American debt commission for two more years.
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Washington
House Today
Senate
American Debt Commission
Nomination of Major General Lejeune as Marine Commandant
President Coolidge sent to the Senate the nomination of Major General John Lejeune for another four year term as commandant of the Marine Corps beginning March 5, 1945. The move formalizes continuation of Lejeune’s leadership.
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Washington
John Lejeune
Senate
Coolidge
Press editors warned against public opinion balloons
Washington January 17 Carl A Bickel general manager of United Press criticized using newspapers to test public opinion calling it dangerous. He said press groups should not tolerate trial balloon ideas from authorities and reject stories if not realized Censorship in foreign govts was discussed noting England the only country with free press.
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Washington
Carl A. Bickel
United Press Association
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Bickel
England
Davis Will Waive Preliminary Hearing in Bribery Case
Former Gov Jonathan M Davis and son Russell G Davis will waive the preliminary hearing on charges of conspiracy to accept a bribe in connection with a pardon for banker Fred W Pullman. Attorney A M Harry said the move was agreed to and would allow an early district court jury trial.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
Jonathan M. Davis
Russell G. Davis
Fred W. Pullman
Edward Rooney
Ghawnee County
A. M Harry
Davis
Lake Linden Fan Logs 242 Broadcasters on Regenerative Set
A Lake Linden Michigan resident reports he has logged 242 broadcasters using a simple regenerative receiver and a three tube amplifier. The note highlights amateur radio enthusiasm and technical setups among local hobbyists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Linden
Mich
Murder Views Creak Spirit of Jazz Mad Girl
In San Francisco on January 17 a coroner's inquest heard that Mrs Anna Ellingson was shot and killed by her 16 year old daughter Dorothy The brother Earl Ellingson testified the girl bore responsibility for her wild ways and sought excitement through jazz and nightlife He recalled disappearances to Turlock and San Francisco and said he suspected Dorothy from the start The coroner and public defender sparred over defense counsel for Dorothy as the inquest opened with unsettled questions about representation
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Anna Ellingson
Dorothy
Mrs. Ellingson
Earl Ellingson
Los Angeles
Turlock
Camo
Mother
Shi Wg
Frank Egan
Corone Leland
Sad H
Examination of Child's Body For Signs of Poison
Milwaukee, Jan 17. Roy Haufschild two year old son of Arthur Haufschild dies Tuesday. County coroner and county attorney investigate to determine if poison caused death. He was heir to about 15000 dollars placed in trust by his mother who died in 1923. Since then the father remarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Roy Haufschild
Arthur Haufschild
Creston Couples Start Life With License And Local Movements
Leonard Paul McCann and Margaret Helen McCoy of Creston received a marriage license from the district court clerk. Firestone Tire seeks 50 dollars from H. A. Tripp in a district court petition alleging due on account. Davenport's Mr and Mrs J O Pengra arrive in Creston and take over McLellan store management, staying at the lowana hotel. Ferguson and Mrs Ferguson leave Creston for New York City to join McClellan offices. Dr W H Jorlan urges community improvement at Presbyter ian church brotherhood dinner. over 50 men attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Paul McCann
Margaret Helen McCoy
Creston
H. A. Tripp
Firestone Tire Company
J. O. Pengra
Davenport
Pengra
McLellan
Lowana Hotel
Wm. Ferguson
The
Post
Ferguson
New York City
McClellan
W. H. Jorlan
Omaha Bible Institute
Presbyterian Church Brotherhood
Linner
Scott Smith Death Reported From Illness at Villisea
Scott Smith aged 34, a longtime traveling salesman for Harper and McIntire, Ottumwa wholesale hardware, died at his home in Villisea after a months long illness. Born December 2, 1869, he served the firm since 1887 and is survived by his widow and three sons. Funeral held Wednesday afternoon at Wit lisea.
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Scott Smith
Harper and McIntire
Ottumway
Villisea
Crestor
Mr. Smith
Harper and Misintire
Harold Smith
Harper Mccintyre and
Lves
Ottumwa
Witlisea
Irving Parent Teachers Hold Regular Meeting
The Irving Parent-Teachers Association convened a Friday evening session at the school. With president J. W. Milnes absent, vice president Mrs. J. A. Franklin led the gathering. The Irving School Orchestra opened the program under Mrs. Theodore Jennings, followed by a selection lineup including Sullivan Crane James Huntington Clyde DeLay Bobby Osborn Bessie Mudra and Mary Kenney.
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Irving
J. W. Milnes
J. A. Franklin
Irving School
Theodore Jennings
D. J. Crane
Sullivan Crane
James Huntington
Clyde DeLay
Bobby Osborn
Bessie Mudra
Mary Kenney
Doctor Reports Sulphur Odor in Child’s Bed At Death
Dr. Edgar Habeck testified he smelled a peculiar sulphurous odor near the child's bed and suggested possible poisoning. He referred the case to Coroner Henry Grundman after the child died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Habeck
Henry Grundman
Creston District Court Opens as Grand Jury Named
Ten years ago in Creston Union County district court opened with Judge Thomas L Maxwell presiding Four minor criminal cases were set for trial The grand jurors listed included F Rhodes C A Richardson W R Steele F E Leak Merrill Keating J W Cusack J J Bradley W A Gripp Ivan Means S P Treanor G C Morrison and J W Morrison Smith McPherson a federal judge in Iowa died at his Red Oak home His successor was Judge Martin Wad The Ministerial Alliance praised Rev John T Walker for possibly answering a Clarion call Afton man Richard Daub came to Creston for treatment after a woodsaw accident A Creston club organized a Boys corn club with prizes including a purebred pig Eugene D Bunn was first to enroll The Glee Club sang well at Prescott and toured nearby towns Charles Elliott sold his garage stake to William Haverhill and kept the Ford agency Creston Club met despite cold weather and renamed itself Creston Club with no officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County District Court
Thomas L. Maxwell
F Rhodes
C. A. Richardson
W. R Steele
F. E. Leak
Merrill Keating
J. W. Cusack
J. J. Bradley
W. A. Gripp
Ivan Means
S. P. Treanor
G C. Morrison
J. W. Morrison
Smith McPherson
Southern District of
Iowa
Red Oak
Creston Federal Court Office
McPherson
Martin J. Wad
Iowa City
Commercial Club of
Creston
Union County
Department of Agriculture
Eugene D. Bunn
Near
Kent
Creston School District sells bonds for new high school
The Creston independent school district sold 270000 in building bonds to White Phillips company of Davenport at a high school meeting. The bonds fund a new high school with three payment plans and the third option offers the lowest overall interest. Bonds dated Feb 1 with maturity through 1944 will be paid as funds are needed. An architect was chosen. detailed plans will be ready in six weeks and construction will follow after budget director and board approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Phillips Company of
Davenport
Creston
Board of Education
Bulding
White-Phillips Company
George M. Bechtel & Co
Farmers and Merchants Bank of
Taylor Ewart & Co
Chicago
Polk, Corley, Wheelock & Co
Des Moines
Wells-Dickey Company
Minneapolis
Bondbright & Co
H. W. Edaburn
Arrest Lawyer on Embezzlement Charge
Dubuque, January 17. Dennis J Murphy a noted Vaukan lawyer was arrested on an indictment charging embezzlement of 3000 dollars. He was brought before Judge Herbert E Taylor in district court at Waukon and placed in a county jail cell after appearing ill. Thomas J Fish of a farm south of town alleged he gave Murphy funds to be paid to Clayton County State Bank Guttenberg. D D Murphy Elkader attorney and state education board member brother of the accused was en route to lead his defense.
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Associated Press
Dubuque, la
Dennis J Murphy
Dubuque
Murphy
Waukon
Herbert E. Taylor
Allamakee County
Thomas J. Fish
Here
Fish
Clayton County State Bank
Guttenberg
D. D. Murphy
Elkader
State Board of Education
Insanity Commission To Examine J Warren Hahne
An insanity commission in Omaha has postponed the examination of J Warren Hahne, a realtor accused of murdering his wife Mae Hahne. The hearing will reconvene Jan 22 to hear further witness testimony before deciding on whether he will be committed to the state asylum or face trial for first degree murder.
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Associated Press
Omaha
J. Warren Hahne
Mae Hahne
Colorado Springs
Cal
Hahne
Noane County
Keith Appointed Deputy U S Court Clerk in Creston
Mrs. Ed C Keith wife of Creston mayor was named deputy United States court clerk for the Creston federal court by N F Reed. She fills the vacancy after the Nov 7 death of John C Hunt who had held the post for years. Ruth Sweeney will assist briefly as acting deputy.
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Ed. C. Keith
Creston
United States
N. F. Reed
John C Hunt
Democrat County
Mr Hunt
Keith
Wll
Ruth Sweeney
Hunt
Creston Delegates Attend Seventy-Third Episcopal Convention
Seven Creston members from St Pauls church prepare to join the seventy third annual Iowa Diocese Protestant Episcopal convention in Des Moines. Delegates and alternates travel with pre convention meetings and committee sessions starting this week. Reverend Edward Hutchinson, St Pauls rector, and youth representatives Leo and Leonor McDowell Perry Ridpath join the Creston delegation. Joe Reay from St Andrews brotherhood departs tonight with Mrs Charles Mawson and Mrs Charles Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Varius
Iowa
Phillim KE. Osgood
St. Mark's Minneapolis
Girls’ Friendly Society
Young People’ Conference
St. Paul’ Church of
Creston
Protestant Episcopal Church
Edward Hutchinson
St. Paul's
Leo
Leonor McDowell
Perry Ridpath
Joe Reay
St. Andrew's Brotherhood
Charles Mawson
Charles Roberts
Rockefeller Jrs Gift Funds Tokio University Library Rebuild
John D Rockefeller Jr pledges 4 000 000 yen about 1 600 000 dollars to the Imperial University of Tokio to rebuild its library after the 1923 earthquake and fire. The gift is unconditional and aims tocomplete the library and provide funds to buy replacement books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Imperial University of
Yoshinao Koza
University
Rockefeller
Roads Rough To Fair Across Iowa Report
Des Moines January reports from the Automobile club say state roads range from rough to fair. Lincoln highway sections are rough, as are Primary 7 west and Jefferson highway south. Primary 60 and Primary 2 are in fair condition.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Des Moines Automobile Club
Lincoln
Jefferson Highway
Reorganize Closed First National Bank Moves Ahead
The First National Bank of Creston plans to resume reorganization after its Dec 22 closure. Subscriptions for 200000 in stock to form a new national bank will be sought from depositors and the community, with a forthcoming incorporation and charter application. The Creston National remains independent.
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First National Bank of
Creetom
Straus
S.serlberg
First National
Western Paper
Gérald B Hadlock
Des Moines
National Baggok Examiner
Char
Wyoming
Hadlock
Western
J. W. Richardson
Creston National
Pirot National
Fist National
Hang up phones when in use to prevent cord kinks
A brief guide advises hanging up the telephone properly during calls to avoid bending or twisting cords. It emphasizes keeping cords straight and untangled to extend phone life.
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Dr. Lorenz
Paris
Underwood Muscle Shoals
Longworth
Ohio
Senate Judiciary Committee
Stone
Supreme Court
Jan
Hughes
Johnson
California
Foreign Relations Committee
Ministerial Alliance of
John T. Walker
Congregational Church
Clarion
Richard Daub
Afton
Henry
Bill” Royce
Prescott
Glee Club
Charles B. Elliott
Brown & Ellott
William Haverhill
Lenox
Elliott
Ford
Creston Club
Insanity Commission
John C. Hunt
Llosed Bank
Old
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