Battle for sixth district seat after Dowell’s death unfolds
A feisty race for the vacant congressional seat in Iowa's sixth district forms as Republicans seek a candidate ready to serve only until the next regular election. Democrats plan visible but unclear moves while Polk County history frames regional expectations and past appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Rep
C. C. Dowell
Des Moines
Dowell
Polk
Polk County
Winterset
Henry J. B. Cummings
Grenville M. Dodge
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Banking Audit Report Delayed Amid Iowa City Receivership
The state will not act until the disposition of the Iowa City Receivership is clarified. Reported bank closures may be released to the press as receiverships are settled, but no further action is planned unless justified by the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Supreme Court
Ninth District hot in primary race with three Republican candidates
In the ninth district a heated contest is shaping up as State Senators L. B. Forsling and Charles B. Hoeven announce for the Republican nomination and Albert Swanson is anticipated to join. If all three run, the race should be lively with strong backing for each candidate. Democratic hopes center on Rep. Vincent Harrington with Lester S. Gillette viewed as a strong challenger for the nomination. The column also notes various local incidents from across Iowa, including legal actions, accidents, and oddities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Forsling
Sioux City
Charles B. Hoevjen
Alton
Albert Swanson
Swanson
Congress
Vincent Harrington
Lester 5. Gillette
Fostoria
Gillette
Clermont Area Social Notes and Local Events
Local residents report visits, moves, and family gatherings across Clermont, Elgin, Randalia, and nearby towns. Citizens plan moves to Oelwein farms, host dinners, attend funerals in Fennimore, and celebrate birthdays while holiday and school activities unfold. The piece lists dozens of names, visits, and neighborhood happenings with a focus on community ties and ongoing social life.
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Clermont Enterprise
Clermont, Iowa
Marjorie Scheel
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Clermont
Fayette County
Rochester
Moscow
Mississippi River
L. L. Carr
Farmers’ Savings Bank
DR. I. C. Jerdee
Louis Schutte & Son
Clectuvit and
Postville
Geo. Webb
Riceville
George Nucko
Albia
Burlington Railroad Company
Sac City
John Ebsen
Pred LeMaak
West Union
Milton Martin
Imogene
Wayne Drake
State
Red Oak
John Johnson
Seared
George Lundberg
Milo Pangburn
Northwood
Albert Lea
Minn
Northern Natural Gas Co
Garner
City
Blanchard
Joe White
John Yates
Sam Yates
McGregor
Lon
Strawberry Point
Arlo Terry
Lenox Farm
Terry
Washington
Arlo
Bedford
Bugs
Bob Burns
Gladbook
Lane Bros
Colorado
Clarence Webster
Peterson
Wee
P. R. Burns
Hartley
Angee
Dysart
Hudson
Bowman
Detroit
Yowan Ernest Root
LeMars
Emmetsburg
Sam Torkelson
J. A. Erickson
Elgin
R. Larson
Oelwein
Henry Velleragen
Martin Nelson
Mary Tatro
Clarence Tatro
Elaine
Albert Halverson
James McSweeney
Randalia
L. Kneeland
Dewayne
Donald Hackett
Dean
Gerald Kittleson
Louis Halverson
Joe Kula
Richard
Henderson
Russellere
Fayette
Satur
N. H. Nelson
Fennimore
Wis
George Larson
Mr. Erickson
P. A. McManus
Fargo
N. D
Almer
Leo Nelson
Nelson
Robert Lea
Thelma Christianson
Clarence Haas
Baechler
Robert Bemiss
Melvin Thompson
Douglas
A. O. Anderson
Milo
A. N. Anderson
Donald
Duane Hackett
Arthur Nelson
Anna Larrabee
Lincoln
Neb
Love
Frederick Larrabee
Nebraska
Fort Dodge
Clemens Loftegard
Gander
Clifford Olson
Cedar Rapids
V. P. Andrew
Lou Monroe
Irene
Clarence Peterson
Fred Bigler
I. C. Jerdee
Oscar Allen
Masonite
Glermont
Order of Barter
Daisy
Wkat
Achem
Decorah
Pontville
West Dajton
Hawkeye
Dubuque
St. Olaf College Choir
Northfield
Theo. C. Ressler
Gordon Junker
Edgar Rudi
Glidden
Junker
Agnes Bilden
Celia Mort
Katherine Evington
Bernice Olson
Alfred Baechler
Finland
Saint Peter
Heaven
Acci
Karelia Isthmus
Earbh
Constance Bennett
Anita Louise
Chicago
Alipthiet
Filma
Fred T. Cline Motor CO
Ford Sales & Service
Susie
Co-operative Features Inc
ART Ammeer
CAS, Price, and Water Companies
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