Lindbergh Kidnaping, Protests, and Public Debate
A reader column blends jokes about baby bonds with sharp views on the Lindbergh case, calling citizens to civic duty and law enforcement. It references Albert Fall, Al Capone, Will Rogers, and Bris bane, condemns gangland influence, and laments war’s leaders while praising spiritual values over wealth.
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United States
U.S
Lindberga
Lindberg
al Capone
Mr. Brisbane
Capone
Will Rogers
Troubles Do Not Come Singly to the Rollie Carter Family
The Rollie Carter family endures repeated misfortune. Mr Carter, recently back at the Q D Duvall farm, lost two fingertip fingers in an accident. A Thursday home fire caused significant damage before being controlled, but the Carters have since returned home and face further uncertainty.
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Rollie Carter
Carter
Q- D. Duvall
Cartere
School Election Results Lead Board Picks Monday
Two hundred five voters turned out for the annual school election on Monday. M. H. Johnson and Forrest Main won the two three year board terms. Johnson led with 115 votes and Main with 106. Q. D. Duvall received 38, 4. O. Callen 84, J. D. Minnes ran unopposed for treasurer with 182 of 205 ballots. one ballot left square unmarked and a single spoiled ballot noted.
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Schoal
M. H. Johnson
Forrest Main
Johnsan
Mr. Main
Q. D. Duvall
J. D. Minnes
Pall
Call for Appanoose County Democratic Convention in Centerville
A call issued by W B Hays as chairman for a Democratic County Convention to be held in Centerville Iowa on March 10 1942 at 2 PM. The purpose is to select delegates to the State Democratic Convention in Davenport March 20 1982 and conduct other business. All Democrats are invited. no precinct caucuses or elected delegates.
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Appanoose County
Iowa
Centerville
W. B. Hays
Democratic County Central Committee
Masonic County Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday Evening
Masons from all lodges in Anpanocose county and guests from outside prepare for the monthly fellowship gathering Wednesday evening. The program features a School of Instruction and a social segment for nonparticipants. All Masons invited. The 20th Century Club ladies hosted a pleasant social afternoon Tuesday at Mrs Rev B G Han j king family home with guests.
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Anpanocose County
the 20Th Century Club
B. G. Han J |King
Edits on Tax Relief and Free Education Voices
Excerpts quote Milton Herald and Spencer News urging tax reductions to protect free education while curbing unnecessary expenses. Eddyville Tribune reflects on the satisfaction editors feel when subscribers prepay annually, highlighting reader support.
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Spencer News Herald
Mora high school stages Gypsy Rover operetta
The Mora high school glee clubs presented The Gypsy Rover, with a full edoot auditorium last Friday night. The Troubadour Orchestra provided music before and between acts. Leads Hiatt Selby Edna Burns Maxine Tucker Bonita Ingle James Reich Turier Magon Arthur Brown Harold Hawk Norma Lee Firking Dale Harrison gave solid performances. Caroling Luke directed and Elizabeth Sneed accompanied.
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Edoot
Moravia High School
Troubadour
Hiatt Selby
Edna Burns
Maxine Tucker
Bonita Ingle
James Reich
Turier Magon
Arthur Brown
Harold Hawk
Norma Lee Firking
Dale
Hought Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer
Wilson B. Hought, interim county treasurer of Appanooks county since the death of W E Elgin, seeks the Republican nomination for treasurer in the June primary for the term starting 1938. A Centerville resident born in Johns township, he cites long service as deputy and familiarity with all duties, promising economy and diligent tax collection if elected.
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Wilson B. Hought
Appanooks
W. E. Elgin
Haught
Appanonse County
Johns] Township
Centerville
Cyrus Hall Declares June Run For Monroe Board Nomination
Monroe county farmer Cyrus Hall announces as a Republican candidate for the June primary to succeed the current supervisor FD Grimes. Hall, a well known local figure, aims to join the county board and contribute as a Republican member.
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Cyma Hall
Monroe Township
Privnaviva
Monroe County Board of Supervisors
Hall
Grimes
Albla
Golden Wedding Day of Mr and Mrs Van Dorin
Mr and Mrs A O Van Dorin celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday March 19 with many of their children and siblings attending. The couple married in 1882 in Oregon Holt County Missouri and spent eight years in Kansas before 42 years in Iowa around Moravia and Monroe County.
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A. O. van Dorin
VanDorin
Oregon
Holt County
Kansas
Iowa
Moravia
Monroe County
A. O. VanDorn
W. T. VanDorin
Freddie
Mra
J. T. VanDorin Lowell
Leo
Clara Selby
Training School Meetings Highlight Mineral Balance Lessons
The final training school of the year met February 8 at Mrs. Chas. Coffin’s home with Miss uth Cesana teaching Mineral Balance to nine attendees. A noon menu featured chicken salad and baked potatoes. Myr. Bowdigh spoke in the afternoon.
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Chas. Coffin
Uth Cesana
Myr. Bowdigh
Coulson
R. E. Luse
Moravia
W. J. Lemaster
Chas
Coffin
Peoples Ticket Nominated by Petition for Moravia Election
The Peoples Ticket, filed with city clerk A G Broshar, is set for Moravia city election on March 28. Nominees include Mayor P K Horner and councilmen Geo Ivelan Estell Leachman D K Oreluy Lester Brain John Veach. No nominations for assessor or town treasurer. Two tickets filed, Peoples and Citizens.
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Peoples
A. G. Broshar
Moravia
P. K. Horner
Geo, Ivelan
Estell Leachman
D. K. Oreluy
Lester Brain
John Veach
Times
the Peoples
The
Citizens
Veach Declines Candidacy for Moravia Council
Moravia voters are informed that John B Veach will not be a candidate for councilman in the upcoming city election.
County Odd Fellow Council Meeting in Moravia Friday
Appanoose county Odd Fellow and Rebekah Council will meet in Moravia on Friday evening March 28. A good program and big time are promised by the committee in charge, and Indies are requested to bring pies.
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Appanoose County Odd Fellow
Rebekah Council
Moravia
Upper Room Candle Light Communion Service at Church of Christ
A special service titled The Upper Room Candle Light Communion Service will be held Thursday evening March 24 at 3 o'clock in the Church of Christ. The program includes processional, scripture readings, hymns, prayers, and the loaf and cup observances with unison participation. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Church of Christ
Christ
Friday Dinner Menu and Local Visit Summary
The menu lists breaded loin potatoes deviled eggs Harvard Booth for rolls butter coffee brown gravy peas jelly. Mr and Mrs Fred Dotan were visitors in Ottumwa Friday.
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Mrs
Fred Dotaon
Ottumwa
Congressman Thurston to Discuss Philippine Question on Radio
Congressman Thurston of the Eighth Town District will speak at 11 30 a m Saturday March 19 nationwide via NASB and stations WHO and WOO during the Farm and Home Hour. A member of the Committee on Insular Affairs he will analyze pending measures related to Philippine independence and stress importance of enacting legislation.
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Thurston
Eighth Town
National Broadcasting System
Associated
WOO
Committee On
Insular Affairs
Appanoose Republicans Name State Delegates
Appanoose county Republicans held a delegate convention in Centerville, naming 22 delegates for the Des Moines state convention on March 22 including Bamford, Smith, Waters, Eby, Moss, Haynes, Carson, Panseco, Cochran, Dinning, Payne, Curtis, Priebe, Elgin, Dillon, Adamson, Corder, Cortezio, Russell and others. Ed Simmons of Centerville was chosen county chairman to replace Purley Rinker.
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Appanoose County
Centerville
Des Moines
E. E. Bamford
H. XK. Smith
Moravia
Henry Waters
R. RB. Eby
Moulton
Vera Moss
H.C. Haynes
George Carson
Moulton Mra
Ross Panseco
Cineinnati
Huse Cochran
Exline
David Din
Purley Rinker
Ed, Simmons
Mt. Rinker
Centerville Ladies to Present Missionary Play
The Centerville Home Missionary Society presents a three act play by Mrs. C. B. Hickman of Centerville for the M. E. Missionary society of Moravia on Friday at 2:30. It has pleased audiences in Centerville and Albia. Admission 10c.
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Centerville Home Missionary Society
M. E. Missionary Society of Moravia
Hickman
Centerville
Albia
Bevard Enters Race for State Senator in Appanoose Davia District
G L Bevard, long time Moulton mayor, announces candidacy for State Senator on the Republican ticket. A farmer, laborer, and businessman, he has served Appanoose and Davis counties as a party worker and community leader for over twenty years, with nomination papers already circulating and signatures returning quickly.
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G. L. Bevard
Appanoose Davia
Appanoose
Davis
Bovard
Moulton
Yay
Coatsville
Republican Party
Senate
Davia
Farm Show Premiums Won by Local Exhibitors
GW Jones and Bert Drake of near Moravia were among exhibitors taking premiums at the Centerville farm products show on Saturday. They placed in several exhibits and earned multiple awards.
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Jones
Bert Drake
Near
Moravia
Centerville
Bible School and Church Services Announced
Bible School at 10:00 a.m. led by Supt W G Ungle with Communior Hour after, Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Services are well attended. Daily Bible reading campaign led by the Piano church. report chapters read to Bible School. Minister Robert Seath invites all to join in fellowship and prayer.
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Bible School
W. Gungle
Christian Endeavor
Christ
Piano Church
God's Word
Robert Seath
M. E. Church Notes
The M E Church invites worshippers to a full schedule with Sunday School at 9 44 a m worship at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m evening service at 7 30 and Wesley preaching at 9 40 p m Sunday School at 10 40 a m Pastor B G Hankins offers a cordial welcome.
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Epworth
Wesley
B. G. Hankins
United Brethren Church Bible School and Services Schedule
Muriel H. Johnson leads Bible School at 9 45 a m with morning worship at 11. Junior Otterbein Guild meets at 6 30 p m led by Mrs Chas Coffin. Christian Endeavor at 8 p m on topic How Can I Show My Crowd That I Am a Christian led by Hershel Johnson. Evening service at 7 30 previews Pre Lent services through March 20. Ladies Aid Wednesday. All day session at Mrs Hoskin s home. Prayer meeting and Bible Study Wednesday 7 40. Woman s Missionary Association elects officers. Mrs Margaret Callen elected Otterbein Guild sponsor. Easter Cantata Pageant Behold He Liveth March 27 at evening service. Pastor Geo H Suenkel.
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Christian Endeavor
T P.m
Hershel Johnson
Mra. Hoskineen
Womans Missionary Association
Margaret Callen
Otterbein Guild
Geo
H. Suenkel
Sunday School and church events across Fairview Hilton and Iconium
Ralph Turner and Lewin Rouse preside at multiple Sunday School sessions with morning worship at 9 43 a m. Epworth League speaker W E Krizer and Leo Bowdish showcase farm motion pictures. Special gatherings include Boy Scouts merit badges social, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts St Patrick social, and a Unity meeting on Thursday evening with various leaders.
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Teonium
Ralph Turner
Cheir
Young Peoples
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
St. Patrick
Fairview
Hilton
Iconium
Fanny Bureau
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Albert B. Fall
U.S. Treasury
Teapot Dome
Charles Augustus
Albert Veach
Des Moines Register
Eee
Mr. Capone
America
Chariton Herald
Patriot
Moulton Tribune
Aoe
Ottumwn Courier
Masonic County Meeting
Milton Herald
Eddyville Tribune
U. S
W. B. Hought
Cyrus Hall
Cevil Cullers
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mrs. G. Cyere
Peoples Ticket
John B. Veach
County Odd Fellow Council
M. E
Centerville Ladies
Church News
M. E. Church Notes
United Brethren Church
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