Two Die in Light Plane Crash Near Rockwell City
In Rockwell City area this week Keith Gabriel and Walter Anderson died when their light aircraft plunged to the ground after their motor failed to respond during a failed attempt to gain altitude. Melvin Ross of Libertyville had recently flown low over a field to wave to a friend when the accident occurred.
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Keith Gabriel
Walter Anderson
Rockwell City
Melvin Ross
Libertyville
Notable Accidents and Labor Tactics Reported in City
A man lost an arm and suffered severe hand injuries when a shotgun discharged accidentally while his right arm rested across the muzzle. Two fingers were amputated. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes a new union tactic to enforce employer demands appearing in the city. Downtown park attendants invite customers to park free, striking a different promotional note.
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St. Louis
Boyden man dies after buzz-saw accident
Anthony Klootwyk aged 68 fell into a buzz-saw while trying to strike a heavy wood and died two weeks later from a heart condition linked to the wound. Red Oak suspects are under investigation for stealing weapons from a National Guard armory. a submachine gun three .45 revolvers and ammunition were taken but recovered.
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Anthony Klootwyk
Boyden
National Guard
Subscription Rates In Graettinger And Surrounding Territory
The rates in effect since January 1, 1945 are $2.00 per year in Graettinger and local trade territory and $2.50 per year outside that area. Service subscriptions since January 1, 1945 have been $2.00 per year.
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Graettinger
Young boy killed by corn picker mishap near Iowa City
Five year old Charles Myers of near Iowa City died when his clothing was caught on the power take-off of a corn picker operated by his father. In a separate incident Floyd Newman of Clark County farmer suffered a fractured skull after a fall from a ladder.
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Charles Myers
Iowa City
Floyd Newman
Clark County
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Mr. Farmer
Wallingford
Mr. N. Jacobson
Wallingford, Iowa
Max Baumgartner
Terril
Estherville
Ruthven
T. B
Emmet County Testing Association
Oeame Farmers
John Deere
McCormick
H. P
Dairy Maid
Strawee Wahert
Wm. Thompsen
Emmetsburg
Ringsted
Fenton
Depew
Grachtinger
Ladies Aid
New Hampshire
Allig Chalmers
Otto Ohrtmann
BEN Reeves & Son
Auds
Geo. Freeman
Cylinder State Bank
Hayes
O'Neill
Warner
Jamesway
Max Vollmert
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