Hammill Signs Primary Road Control Bill
Governor Hammill signed the primary road control bill turning over full control of the primary road system to the five member highway commission. The measure allows counties to issue bonds with state reimbursement and outlines gasoline tax increases and a state road bond proposal. The Iowa crop pest bill passed the House 79 to 12 with a $200,000 appropriation to fund prevention and eradication efforts.
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Seawatie
Hammill
Senate Highway Committee
Highway Commission
H. E. Dean
State House
Des Moines
Iowa
House of Representatives
Croarkin Sentenced to Life for Slaying Child
Chicago youth Harold Croarkin was found guilty of murdering five year old Walter Schmith and was sentenced to life imprisonment. He confessed to mistreating the boy before the killing.
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Chicago
Harold Croarkin
Walter Schmith
Croarkin
Fire at McKinley Park and fountain installation update
The fire department battled a trash fire at McKinley Park this morning as it spread to the grass but was brought under control. Olympia candy kitchen on Adams Street completed installation of a completely modern fountain after removing the old one yesterday.
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McKinley Park
Olympia Candy Kitchen
Adams Street
Ford Libel Suit To Last Sixty Days
Federal Court in Detroit hears opening statements in the Aaron Sapiro libel case against Henry Ford and The Dearborn Independent. Senator Reed defends truth of published material while Gallagher argues Sapiro’s organizing efforts and alleged communist ties harmed his reputation. Trial expected to last at least 60 days.
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Ford
Federal Court
Detroit
James A. Reed
Henry Ford
Aaron Sapiro
Sapiro
Dearborn Independent
Reed
William Henry Gallagher
Chicago
James Reed
Missouri
Gallgher
Aaron Saptro
Witfhi
Russia
Gallagher
Attorney Ends Own Life Near Boyhood Home
Marshalltown Iowa reports Guy A Meeker fifty an attorney from Minneapolis died by gunshot in a local hotel after registering there early Wednesday He placed a suit of 1901 Boston tailor made clothes with him as burial evidence Coroner Nichols notes no note was left and a ladder was used to enter the room
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Marshalltown
Guy A. Meeker
Minneapolis
Meeker
Nichols
Boston
Harvard
F. L. Meeker
Guy
First National Bank of Emmetsburg Reorganized as National Bank
Emmetsburg Iowa March 17 reports the completion of the bank reorganization with 600 shares sold and a new board elected. The bank is renamed the National Bank of Emmetsburg with capital stock of 60000 dollars and a surplus of 21000 dollars.
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Emmetsburg
First National Bank of Emmetsburg
National Bank of Emmetsburg
Registrars in Session in Creston Ward Precincts
Registration boards in each of the five Creston wards met today to register voters for the city election on March 28. Sessions run 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on March 25 and 26 with 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day. eligibility noted for residents changing wards or turning 21 by March 28.
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Creston
Clark Wins Senate Confirmation for State Board Post
G Norman Clark of Mason City was confirmed by the senate to the state board of control in charge of state instructions, succeeding J B Butler when his term ends July 1. The nomination drew political debate but passed almost unanimously without opposing speeches.
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State House
Des Moines
G. Norman Clark
Mason City
Senate
Board of Control
J. B. Butler
Fort Dodge
Clark
Hammill
Ray Files
Democratic State Central Committee
E. J. Feuling
New Hampton
Files
Iowa House kills county superintendent elective bill again
The Iowa House of Representatives vetoed a hardy perennial bill to make county superintendent of schools elective rather than appointive. Similar measures have appeared for years with limited success. The chamber moved to definite postponement after committee approval. The House also passed a Simmer bill allowing municipalities that own utilities to use surplus profits from these paid up utilities to retire other bonded debt.
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State House
Des Moines
Iowa House of Representatives
House
Orient man John Heuckendorf visits Creston business
John Heuckendorf of Orient was a Creston business caller on Wednesday.
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John Heuckendorf
Orient
Creston Realtor Hurlburt Dies Suddenly at 66
Creston real estate figure Lansing W. Hurlburt died suddenly at his Patt apartments home at 1 am after a brief illness. A resident for over 50 years, he built a major local real estate business and is survived by his widow, three daughters, and a son. Funeral services planned for Sunday at MacGregor Brothers Coens chapel with interment in Graceland cemetery.
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Lansing W. Hurtburt
Creston
Patt
Mr. Hurlburt
Hurlburt
D. W. Potter
Hutchinson, Kas
Bert St. John
Checotah
Oklo
Pauline
C. W. Hurlburt
Eddie
France
Newt Foster
Orient
John Foster
Corning
Ella Jenning
Nebraska
MacGregor Brothers and Coen's
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Graceland Cemetery
On the Air Radio Honors St Patrick Day Programs
Radio stations mark St. Patrick’s Day with special broadcasts on March 17. WMBB at 7 30 p m Central CNRO at 8 p m WRVA at 9 30 p m and KTHS 9 11 p m Central feature varied programs. A western coast highlight is the comic opera The Serenade from KGO at 10 p m Central and WPCH airs the grand opera The Marriage of Figaro at 7 p m Central.
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WMBB
CNRO
WRVA
KTHS
KGO
WPCH
Salim Divorce Case Settled
In New York March the divorce case of Salim against his American heiress wife Millicent Rogers was settled. The countess would gain custody of their three year old son and the count would receive between 550000 and 500000 dollars from the Standard Oil fortune of Millicent's father Henry H. Rogers.
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Newpork March Court
Lad Sulor
Millicent Rogers
Standard Oil
Henry H. Rogers
President Appears With Wrist Bandage in Washington
President Coolidge showed up at work with his right wrist bandaged. White House officials said the lameness in the wrist and part of the hand had troubled him for days and the bandages were advised by his physicians. No infection or broken bones were suspected.
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Washington
Coolidge
White House
Mrs Frances McDonald Heads For Melrose Weekend Visit
Mrs Frances McDonald left this afternoon for Melrose to spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Pat O Conner. Miss Mildred Lininger 409 North Marple Street an assistant in Dr J G Herrons office is confined to her home due to illness.
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Frances McDonald
Melrose
Pat O'Conner
Mildred Lininger
North Marple Street
J. G. Herron
White Robin Draws Crowd in Creston West End
West End residents report a rare albino white robin visiting lawns on South Myrtle Street over three days. The tame bird, seen with its normally colored mate, has white back and tail, gray head and wings, and a white breast with a stray red feather. The sighting is unusual but not unprecedented for song birds returning with spring.
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West End
South Myrtle Street
Creston
Harry Jones Jr Dies in Omaha at Age Five
Harry Jones Jr aged five, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Jones of 5042 South Thirty-sixth Street Omaha, died in an Omaha hospital after a two week illness. He is survived by his parents and siblings Raymond and Lorraine at home, with aunts Mrs Charles Ellis Mrs Lloyd Kenney and Mrs Ernest Smith of Creston. Funeral plans not yet made.
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Harry Jones Jr
Harry Jones
South Thirty-sixth Street
Omaha
Hig
Jones
Mae Helen Staley
Qgreston
Harry
Raymond
Lorraine
Charles Ellis
Lloyd Kenney
Ernest Smith
Creston
Prince William to lecture at Augustana on African hunting trips
Prince William of Sweden will address students in the Augustana college auditorium on hunting experiences in Africa. He arrives at 4 30 this evening and departs by car for Galesburg at 11 tomorrow morning. He is hosted with less pomp than Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus last June.
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Rock Island
Prince William of Sweden
Augustana College
Africa
Galesburg
Gustavus Adolphus
Evans Named National Swine Industry Commissioner
Robert J. Evans of Chicago, hailed as dean of hog breeders, was named national administrator of the swine extension by the National Swine Growers' association extension committee. He outlined plans to unite farmers breeders packers retailers veterinarians and educators to boost pork quality profits and consumer value while promoting broader seed to market campaigns.
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Chicago
Czars
Mussolinia
National
Swine Growers’ Association
Landis
Robert J. Evans
Tama
A. F. Sinex
Evans
Virginia
Chamber Of Commerce Hears Short Meeting Report
The Creston chamber of commerce held a small gathering at the Jowana hotel with retailers and wholesalers attending. The session discussed community advertising trade extension and a permanent exhibit for local manufacturers. committees were continued and will report later.
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Chamber of Commerce
Jowana Hotel
Creston
Union County
C. F E. Fiers
J. M Scurr
Army Store to Be Remodeled
Edward Fredericks owner of the Army Store announced remodeling starts tomorrow at 111 West Adams Street. 38 Ray Emerson will do the work adding a plate glass front and copper trim to create more display space. Interior will be re papered and painted as fixtures from the Tallman and Larson store are installed. The store remains open during work and aims for completion before Easter with a full stock ready for a pre Easter showing.
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Edward Fredericks
Army
West Adams Street
Ray Emerson
Fredericks
Tallman and Larson
Mrs Hannelly Dies At Creston Home After Illness
Elizabeth N Hannelly wife of Robert Hannelly died at their home 302 North Maple Street early this morning. She was 66. Survived by husband two sons Dr H E England Creston and John J England Los Angeles Calif three daughters Mrs W W Kentner Des Moines Mrs Nora Petterson Los Angeles Calif and Mrs Katie Bond Los Angeles Calif. The Hannellys lived in Creston about three years previously resided in Afton. Funeral services will be in Afton with time pending. Arrangements awaiting word from Los Angeles heirs.
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Elizabeth N. Hannelly
Robert Hannelly
North Maple Street
Hannelly
H. E England
Creston
John J England
Los Angeles
Alif
W. W. Kentner
Des Moines
Nora Petterson
Calif
Katie Bond
Afton
Farm Bureau to Hold All Day Meeting in Creston
Officers, directors and members from Union and adjoining counties plan an all day farm bureau meeting in Creston starting at 10 AM Saturday. The event covers the service department and includes a parallel meeting for Union county women at the county agent’s Pine street office. Delegates from nearby counties and district leaders will attend. J I Stark of Collydon and Mrs Shaw of Corning will address the men and women respectively.
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Farm Bureau
Uniton
Creston
Farm Bureau Service Department
Department of the State
Court House
Union County Farm Bureau
Pine Street
Adama, Clarke, Ringgold, Adair
Taylor County
J. I. Stark
Collydon
Eighth District Farm Bureau
Shaw
Corning
Eighth District
W. J. Hammang Prsident
Icebound Junior Play Selected for March 30 Performance
The junior class at the high school selects Teebound a three act drama by Owen Davis about New England life and a young heiress, to be directed by Miss Clara Hall with a 12 member cast chosen from 30 juniors by judges Miss Ruth Horner Ruth Kelly and Vern Sanders.
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Owen Davis
New England
Clara Hall
Ruth Horner
Misa Ruth Kelly
Vern Sanders
G L Beckwith Observes 74th Birthday in Creston
George L. Beckwith aged 74 today marks his birthday at 305 North Sycamore street. A retired engineer and long time Creston resident since 1872, he enjoys a quiet family celebration with daughter Olive Beckwith at home while daughter Mrs Clarence Yule of Chicago cannot attend. He has been on Burlington's retired list since March 25, 1923 and has received many congratulations.
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George L. Beckwith
North
Sycamore Street
Beckwith
Creston
Olive Beckwith
Clarence Yule
Chicago
Burlington
Ernestine Lawson Dies In Denver
Ernestine Lawson ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Lawson of Grover Colorado died yesterday in a Denver hospital as per a telegram to J W Lawson of Shenandoah. The body will be brought to Shenandoah for interment with funeral services at 2 30 Saturday. Ray Lawson a former Crestian resident was born here and lived here until a few years ago. His sister Miss Jess Lawson is principal of the Irving school.
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Ernestine Lawson
Ray Lawson
Grover, Col
Denver
J. W. Lawson
South Myrtle Street
Shenandoah
Crestian
Jess Lawson
Irving School
Dull Held to Grand Jury in Resisting Officer Case
A. R. Dull was held to the grand jury after a justice court hearing before Justice Ross Peterson. Dull, formerly of a farm near Afton and now residing near Orient, was charged with resisting an officer. The information was filed by constable WE Gripp of Afton. Dull was represented by counsel and bond was set at 200.
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A. R. Dull
Justtice
Ross Peterson
Dull
Afton
Orient
WE. Gripp
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State Road Commission
Locals
O. K
Creston Realtor
Lansing W
Salim
White Robin
Prince William
Producers
Evans Czar
Army Store
G. L. Beckwith
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