Cooney and Spangler battle over Iowa GOP post
In a town party fight ahead of the 1940 campaign, West Union lawyer and Legionnaire Martin Cooney challenges Cedar Rapids’ Harri son Spangler for Iowa national committeeman. The piece argues independents swing elections and urges restraint, noting Hoover’s era and warning against a “Redeem Hoover” push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Spangler
Cedar Rapids
GOP
Iowa
Martin Cooney
West Union
Notice of Final Report in Estate of Jackson Luse
In the District Court of Iowa Appanoose County the administrator of the estate of Jackson Luse deceased has filed a final report and seeks discharge. A hearing will be held at Centerville Court House on April 18, 1940 at 9:00 AM to approve the report and discharge the administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Appanoose County
Jackson Luse
Willmina Easter Luse
Elbert Aaron Luse
Robert Edgar Luse
Lloyd Edwin Luse
Guss
Emil Luse
Cody Jackson Luse
Coy Easter Lise
Guy McDanel
Ryman McDanel
Gladyd Townsend
Daphne Hilton
Lyndon McDanel
Lloyd McDaugh
Jackson Lusé
District Court
Centerville
Towa
Chester Broshar
Harry 5. Greenleaf
M. G
Luse
Notice of public sale bids for Moravia real estate
The Board of Supervisors of Appanoose County Iowa lists bids on Moravia real estate Lot 25 Original Town Long Cafe Easter Pool Hall North 40 ft of South 60 ft Lot 25 and other parcels. The sale is set for April 23 1940 at 10 00 in the Board Room courthouse Moravia Iowa with properties offered to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Appanoose County
Iowa
Moravia
Towa
Sten Hi Seereon
Board Room of Board of Supervisors
Jaws
Sa Agen
Unorganized Sunday School and farm family visits
Unfavorable weather kept Sunday School from meeting at Urbana Center last Sunday and plans to resume next Sunday. The report notes losses of 14 sheep from Henry Horn and 2 from Ottis Davis due to dogs on Saturday. Several local residents visited relatives and spent the weekend with family members across Urbana and Centerville, including the McAlisters, the Eagles, and the DeLongs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana Center
Henry Horn
Ottis Davis
John Fisher
Wilson Leonard
H. H. King
Mildred McAlister
Glen McAlister
R. B. McAlister
Ottumwa
Mildred
Bertha
Maxine Easter
Carl Coop
Daphne Stocker
Centerville
Jacob DeLong
Chas. DeLong
Elwood Stafford
Bert Fisher
Lloyd Stafford
Hazel College Students Visit Des Moines and Centerville
Hazel College students and families spent the weekend in Des Moines and Centerville. Kenneth Johnson had dinner with relatives, while E G Lincox and family visited Dorin Wailes home. many others spent Sunday at various homes and returned to farms or residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollard
Amy Clough
Dea 'Moines
E. G. Lincox
Centerville
Dorin Wailes
Kenneth Johnson
E. C. Caster
Zell Wilson
LeRoy
Eph Wilson
Bylvan VanDorin
Parenta
Donald Maddison
Talpia
THE MAN FROM DAKOTA AT ALBISLOWS PROGRAM KING THEATRE
At Albislows Program King Theatre presents The Man From Dakota starring Wallace Beery Del Rio and John Howard. A double feature April 18 13 features Isle of Destiny with William Gargan June Tang and Little Accident with Baby Sandy and Hugh Hayden. Gone with the Wind screens April 14 through 18 with Clark Gable Vivien Leigh and Olivia de Havilland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Beery
Deloree del Rio
John Howard
Dakota
William Gargan
June Tang
Baby Sandy
Hugh Hayden
Clark Gable
Vivien Leigh
Leslie Howard
Qlivig DeHaviland
Local Social Notes and Visits Around Albia
The column records a series of social calls and visits in Albia and nearby areas. Names include Mrs. Bryanot Heston Jerry and Fern Wright, Rolla Foster, Johnny Foster, the Hiner and Hiatt families, Emma Young, Eph Wilson, A. G. Turner, Des Moines visitors, and various weekend and Thursday get togethers among neighbors and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Hutton
DeWitte Yengar
Emma Young's
Pearl Hiner
Albia
Dorothy Burmeister
Billie
Des Moines
George Hiatt
A. G. Turner
Wilbert Large
Larry Bishop
Fern Wright
Rank Hiatt
Jimmy Luse
Emma Young
Dick Wilson
Letter from Russell Johnson describes oceanfront life and work
Russell Johnson writes from an oceanfront location praising year round swimming and beach scenery. He notes a lower rent of 80 dollars for a furnished four room apartment, a shift to a Douglas job with blueprints experience, and fishing near the coast. He mentions colleagues, mailing address changes, and a plan to stay while enjoying beach evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Lockheed
Theyere
Burbank
Ocean Front
Herby
Charles
Moravia Union
Barber Supply
Grace
Community Notes From Udell Area Gatherings
Udell Rey and Mrs Cetil Johnson and family spent Sunday at Guy McCarmell home. Several couples moved, visited, or hosted events across Udell Centerville and nearby towns. Local families attended birthdays, practice teaching, and social evenings with numerous readings of neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Hedgecock
Udell
Pervis Cridlebaugh
Raymond
May
Mary Ellen Houser
May Cridlebaugh
Lawrence Powell
Raymond Cridlebaugh
Harold Spring
George Robinson
Elijah Albertson
Loretta Whisler
Elaine Seaveliff
W. C. Bivin
W. F
E. F. Boardman
Russell Darby
Homer Newburn
Ottumwa
Everal
Ed Robinson
Archie Billings
Dallas Center
Pleasant Grove Social Notes Include Local Visits
Pleasant Grove residents recount a brief stretch of visits with friends and family. Loyd Brown and son Jerry spent an afternoon with Lois Mason, while H N Main and family traveled to Des Moines. George Mason visited nephew Harold Mason and wife Nive. Garnet Talbot from Toledo stayed with Hert Rinehart’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd Brown
Jerry
Lois Mason
H. N. Main
Des Moines
George Mason
Harold Mason
Nive
Garnet Talbot
Toledo
Hert Rinehart
Clifford Paxton
Francis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cooney Vs
Spangler
Spanglers
Herbert Hoover
Cooney
Urbana and Vicinity
Hazel College
King Theatre Albislows
Ford Tudor
Ford
Pontiac
Plymouth
Thedale
Ullman Motor
Willys
Biddle
Bryanot Heston
Apent
Rolla Foster
Johnny Foster
Dana
Mary Argo
Jay Argo
Wilbert Hiatt
Basha Foster
Paul Hoyer
Eleanor Burton
Jerry Lee
Ted, Miller’s
Russell Johnson
Santa Monica, Calif
Clark
Stocker
Brompton
Archie Bilings
M. E. Boardman
John Lott
Ida Fisher
Otis Stafford
Milton
Charley. DeLong
Jake DeLong
J. E. Stafford
Thode
W. A. Wilson
Jimmie Wilson
W. FB. Boardman
Clarence Wilson
Holgar
Edward Tiobinson
W. F. Boardman
Herman Johnson
Erma
M. BE
Boardman
Louise Pickerell
Albia High School
Brompton School
Cade
Ruth Wilson
Paul
Ee Alice Wilson
Beh Wilson
Thy “Mary Low
Rinehart
Mia
George Hiner
Glen
Billy
Rex Haver
Russell Brown
Cat Wetterlind
Don Hellyer
Hazel
George
Mya
Hattie McCloud
Will Steffin
Elsie Martin
Frank Talbot
Glen Garrett
Frank Wilson
Harvey Main
Bob. Grank Apent
Wadkona
Burdette
Hilton
Garett
Géne
Harold. Mason
Mc.Cloud’s
Mra
Ray McCloud
Martha Sue
Gene
Gilbert
Wilson’s
Pleasant Grove
John R. Smith
Recorder’s Office
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