Edmonds Postmaster Saga Highlights Political appointments
The article outlines how Frank Hentges, backed by the Democratic central committee, is favored for the acting postmaster role in Le Mars with a civil service exam determining the permanent post. Gillette plans to appoint an acting postmaster from committee choice, then select the permanent postmaster from top exam scorers. Joynt confirms party influence in the acting role, but not the final permanent selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy M. Gillette
Gillette
Democratic Central Committee
Central Committee
R. J. Joynt
Frank Hentges
Hentges
le Mars
Commercial Club
Knights of Columbus
Red Cross
Democratic Party
Brothers
Artery and Iives
113Rd Ave
Joynt
Frank C. Hentges
Don’t Sleep on Left Side Affects Heart
Ad copy claims sleeping on the left side causes heart pressure due to gas and stomach poisons. promotes Adlerika from Spotts & Post, Druggists as a remedy to relieve gas and help sleep through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotts & Post
Ouster Meeting Was a Love Fest In a Way
A political confrontation is described as cleverly gagged and steam-rolled. The chairman blocks votes, claims prudence, and sits as judge while the accused faces no jury verdict. The piece portrays a manipulated proceeding and ends with the chairman declaring vindication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Tri-State Shoe Tossers Start Tri-State Shoe Tossers Start Mars
The Le Mars sports page lists upcoming matchups including Cal's Shavers against Mo ville and White Eagles facing Crabtrees in Le Mars with dates in August, alongside August 15 Le Mars No. 1 Va and a Phillips 66 versus Kingsley clash noted on August 2.
Violin and Cello Recital At College Church
Sunday afternoon a violin cello recital by three young artists delighted a good sized audience at the college church. Carl Parkinson cellist assisted by Reid McRory violinist and E A Ramige accompanist performed a varied program including Bruch Pops Harlequin Wagner Kreisler and Brahms among others. An encore featured Love's Old Sweet Song. Mrs Carol Parkinson played a pipe organ interlude Offertorie by Concone. Ramige and McArory are from Oakland Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Parkinson
Reiid McRory
E. A. Ramige
Romanze
Bruch
Harlequin
Popper
Evening Star
Wagner
Rosary
Nevin
Tarantella
Squire
Krebsler
Gardner
Schubert
Kreisler
Brahms
Parkinson
Carol Parkinson
Concone
Mr. Ramige
Mr. McArory
Oakland, Iowa
Iowa Governor Faces Democratic Rifts and Hoover Speech
Iowa politics roiled as Governor Herring faced renewed Democratic dissent led by Lytle, who urged action against nepotism and a probe of state funds. Meanwhile former President Hoover attacked New Deal trends in a Des Moines address urging liberty and personal responsibility amid Midwestern party maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold M. Cooper
Polk County
Cooper
Acquitttal. Co
F. Lytle
Sioux City
Democratic Party
Lytle
Herring
Carleton D. Beh
University of Towa
Towa State College
Bond of Control
Board of Education
Hopefu
Statehouse
Ey Louw Wallace
Motor Hicle Department
John Hathery
Highway Patrol
Hoover
Ld Smn
Herbert
Des Moines
Drake University
Americas
Springfield
Prags
King Ping
Politics Simmer In Iowa As 1936 Plans Take Shape
Governors and state officials push a balanced budget pledge and stamp warrants redemption as political tides shift. Henry Wallace’s agriculture policies gain support while rumors of rifts between Gov Herring and Sen Murphy fade. Grand jury probes widen as Sioux City officers gain statewide powers, and a liquor commission audit sparks new witness fee disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Murtagh
Iowa
Harry Hopkins
Chester C. Davis
AAA
Grinnell College
Agriculture
Henry Wallace
Clyde Herring
United Staes
Louis Murphy
Alesch
Hquor Commission
Final phase of Blue Eagle as NRA winds down in Iowa
Floods of new applications poured into the state PWA office after national headquarters announced changes to 56 per cent loans and 45 per cent grants for projects. Interest on loans cut to three per cent. NRA officials in Iowa faced uncertainty as dealers and manufacturers brace for policy shifts and farmers fear AAA prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PWA
Blue Eagle
Iowa
NRA
Aigas
Supreme Court
AAA
Ohlendorf to Take Elevator Job in Northwestern Iowa
A D Ohlendorf will leave Sjostrom Bros to join Farmers Cooperative Co as elevator manager after nine years of steady service. He has proven profitable and reliable in handling finances. James Null departs to work as traveling representative for Grain Belt Milling Co of St Joseph Mo, keeping Remsen residence. Sjostrom Bros seek successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Null
Grain Belt Milling Co
St. Joseph
Iowa
Remsen
Ohendorf
Farmers’ Cooperative Co
Sjostrom Bros
New Iowa Liquor Policy Tied to Old Books
Thirsty Iowans must buy books with new dates to obtain regal liquor from state stores after July 1. The economy move by commissioners Bernard Manley and Dick Lane follows Chairman Harold Cooper’s resignation and acquittal in Polk County court on liquor law charges linked to pressuring J. H. Collins to withdraw from a political ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Printing Company
Marshalltown
Iowa
Bernard Manley
Dick Lane
Harold Cooper
Polk County
J. H. Collins
Floyd Lakes Project Moves Forward Near Merrill and Alton
Floyd lakes, near Merrill and Alton, would cost about 30000 to build with 270000 for land purchase for water filled lakes. The federal government would bear the entire project cost under a joint conservation and emergency work relief program. Mayor Hayes filed flood damage records from 1890 showing floods about every five years causing about 500000 in damage. Upon approval by the allocations division and state public works administration, detailed engineering plans will begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
Alton
Floyd Valley
Hayes
Public Works Administration
State Public Works Administration
School Notes CENTRAL BUILDING Highlights of Grade 1 and 2 progress
Central Building notes show Grade 1 pupils Marian Rees with a rhyme and classroom activities. Grade 2 reports include perfect attendance, high test scores in subtraction, spelling champion Mary Ann Green, punctuality records, and a spring exhibit featuring class booklets and home projects. Several students earned 95 percent or higher, and new pupil Bernice Weber remains hospitalised in Iowa City after foot surgery. Families visited the room for a Friday gathering including several moms and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kaye Tentinger
Virginia Downing
Laverne Weber
Rolland Luken
Randall Butler
Billy Sturges
Bonnie Luken
Tommy Starzl
Alvin Mauer
Donald Seuser
Jimmie Kock
Donald Bowers
Hester Ann Pitts
Don Cooper
Gene Becker
Lois Merritt
Charles Walsh
Griftoe
Virginia Boyd
Bruce Brodie
Clifford Foster
Mary Ann Green
Weasley Hirsch
Joyce Kammerer
Dixie Kirkham
Florence Robinson
Dorothy Sexton
Jimmie Carey
James De2gan
Wesley Hirsch
Clyde Johnson
Leonard Lanny
Warren Stamp
Mark Tumbleson
Joan Boysen
Juanita Beal
Ruth Colburn
Bernice Braband
Olive Albrecht
Bobby Joynt
Alvin Seller
James Deegan
Clifford Fouster
Jean Laux
Bernice Weber
Iowa City
Laura Dominick
Dorothy Ann Downing
Betty Mae Pattison
Delia Jean Morgan
Willis Bolser
Willging and Pattison Lead 100 Percent Spellers in Exhibit Day
Grande 5 reports many visitors on Exhibit Day while Allen Bartels Bernard Mohan and twenty six pupils earned no tardies. Ronald Dixon Marjory Dorr Margaret Downing Marjorie Hansen Ruth Kluckhohn and Odetta Reynolds attained top spelling marks last week. Maxine's mother and aunt Mrs Sampson and Mrs Earnest attended arithmetic and music classes. Grade 6 Clarebell Swegler and Gladys Nielson were absent. many parents visited exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Bartels
Bernard Mohan
Ronald Dixon
Marjory Dorr
Margaret Downing
Marjorie Hansen
Ruth Kluckhohn
Odetta Reynolds
Maxine
Sampson
Earnest
Three Pupils Attend Grade Without Absence
In our grade three pupils were present while the rest were absent on the day. The record notes three pupils did not miss class, indicating full attendance for that day.
Not tardy for the year names listed in notice
The readable portion lists Donald Marcue LeNora Peterson and Helen Mauer in a local notice. No further context or dates are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Marcue
LeNora Peterson
Helen Mauer
Gum-Dipping Firestone Tires Claim Safety Edge in Race Ads
Firestone Gum-Dipped High Speed Tires are promoted as the safest option for blowout protection. The copy cites the 500-Mile Race at Indianapolis where Kelly Petillo won and Wilbur Shaw finished second, both using Firestone tires with no tire trouble. It claims firestone gum-dipping reduces blowouts and improves traction, citing university tests showing stopping distance 15 percent quicker than rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Speedway
Firestone
Kelly Petillo
Wilbur Shaw
United States
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Ray E. Edmonds
Civil Service
Home Insurance Co
New York
Jacob G. Koenig & Company
Farmers Union Brokerage Co
The
Hanford Produce Co
M. H. Feller
Mgr
Tri-State
A. D. Ohlendorf
Floyd Lakes
Central Building
Marian Rees
Betty Lou Earnest
Clarebell Swegler
Gladys Nielson
Jha
SIAE
Keke
Pica
Tebard
Crook Swart
Marancet
Ae Network
Ment
Geen
Ispark Plugs
Plymouth
D. M. Burkett
Mgr. Tire Dept
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