G O P Convention and Late Political Moves Highlight Iowa News
The article notes the upcoming Philadelphia G O P convention, references 1937 and 1938 political shifts, and recalls Supreme Court Justice James Parsons death. It details Gross H R Gross campaigning in Forest City on June 9, plus his potential 1942 gubernatorial bid and decision to appear with limited funds. It also mentions station WHO leadership changes and Young Republicans discussions about Harrison Spangler backing Hoover at the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
James Parsons
Gross H.R. Gross
Des Maines
Forest City
Gross
George Youngbear
Sac and Fox Tribal Council
Station Who
Carri
Jack Shelley
Spangler Hoover Rift Divides GOP After Silent Resignations
Republicans debate Spangler aligned with Hoover amid rumors he cannot win for the party. Des Moines appointee E R Moore delays parole board resignation to Gov Wilson. Akers learns Niles Trammell named NBC president. Goode Bloomfield produce dealer dodges butter tax despite bill passage, debate over payment continues.
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Spangler
Hoover
Cooney
Des Moines
E. R. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Board of Parole
George A. Wilson
Dewey E. Goode
Bloomfield Republican
Goode
Tombstone in Sheldon Details Injury to 7-Year-Old Boy
Edgar DeVries, son of Mr and Mrs Joe DeVries of Sheldon, was injured when a heavy sign fell on him causing a badly broken thigh. Emergency crews removed the sign as residents aided the victim. Frank Vilek of Toledo recalls his early work in Cedar Rapids and his longtime ties to his first American employer after 33 years.
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Tombstone
Edgar DeVries
Joe DeVries
Sheldon
Cer
Frank Vilek
Toledo
Vilel
Frank Melsa
Cedar Rapids
Union Sunday school picnic set for June 21 at city park
Clermont residents share local news including Elmer Nelson ivy poisoning, visitors from Waterloo and Minneapolis, trips to Chicago and Rochester, and a lengthy notes section on family visits, social events, and a bridge club gathering. Franklin Olson breaks wrist with a door fender incident, casting planned for weeks.
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Elmer Leo Nelson
John Nelson
Union
Walter Becker
Waterloo
Walter Delaney
Alma Anderson
Harvey
Drrve
Minneapolis
Minn
Albini
Lindberg
Earl Sirpliss
Wm. Crowe
Carletta
LeRoy
Clarence Gruver
Waukon
R. S. Henderson
Ammazette
B.C
H. B. Greenley
RK. V. Brandt
Wm. Burrow
Junior
Paulson- Johnson-Kolvig
Sioux Rapids
Linn Grove
Grover Lundt
Lee Eastman and Son
San Diego
Calif
Carr-Zoeckler
Cedar Rapids
Dr. L. L. Carr
G. N. Schori
N. W. Bell Company Buys Elkader Property
The W. W. Bell Telephone Co. completed a deal with E. W. Hahn for the purchase of the Eckhart property on First street between Main and Cedar. The site will host a new building for offices and the local exchange in Clayton County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Bell Telephone Co
E. W. Hahn
Eckhart
First Street
Main
Cedar Streets
Telephone Company
Clayton Co. Register
Albino Mole Found Under Anamosa Football Field
Janitor Dave McDaniel at Anamosa School reports a rare albino mole discovered beneath the football field, a notable oddity for the local grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave McDaniel
Anamosa
500 Pheasants Expected Soon Move to County Farms
Five hundred two week old pheasants will arrive Monday June 17 from the state farm at Boone. The Elkader St Olaf Conservation club will raise and feed them on a secured 100 by 150 foot tract behind the county jail enclosed by six foot fencing. After seven to eight weeks the birds, under the county game warden, will be stocked on local farms with protection.
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Boone
Elkader-St. Olaf Conservation Club
County Board of Supervisors
Etkader
Clayton County Register
Clerk Roy E. Rowland Leaves Hospital After Skate Injury
Mahaska county district court clerk Roy E. Rowland exits the hospital for the first time since February following injuries from a fall while roller skating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy E. Rowland
Mahaska County
Handy Kitchen Brush Keeps Spouts Clean
A slender stiff brush aids cleaning of coffee pots spouts and grooves. Phone your news to 20 early.
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Clermont Enterprise
Clermont, Iowa
Marjorie Scheel
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Clermont
Fayette County
Iowa
Philadelphia
L. L. Carr
Farmers’ Savings Bank
DR. I. C. Jerdee
Louis Schutte & Son
Clermont and
Postville
Akers
W. W. Akers
State Bureau of Investigation
Polk County
National Broadcasting Co
Niles Trammell
Trammell
36Th Infantry
Camp Day Mass
Fred T. Cline
Ford Sales and Service
Teephone
Chicago
Glen Sephii
Lulu Schmid
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Mr. Burrow
Rochester
Frank Shaw
Pocahontas
Rosemary
Harmony
Niagara Cave
Festina
Franklin Olson
Anne
N. W. Bell Company
Elkader
Inquefort
Camenbert
Lieder
John Deere Hay Loader
John Deere
Johan Deere
Richard L. Olson
John Deere Dealer
U. S
U.S
Royal de Luxe
Tire Ce
W.C. Calahan
Co-operative Features Inc
Frord
VANS
Antress
Van-Tuye
Van-Tuyls
Geonce
Ady Ae
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