State budget plan seeks $14.55 million yearly in state costs
The State Budget Director will urge the legislature to authorize annual appropriations totaling $14,552,329.55 for all departments, plus $29,104,659.10 for the biennium. Key sums include $7,410,156.60 for the State Board of Education and $3,811,262 for the Board of Control, with several state institutions listed.
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Des Moines
Hauge
State Board of Control
Board of Education
State Department
Board of Control
State Board of Education
University of Iowa
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Vinton School For the Blind
Council Bluffs School For the Deaf
Children’s Home Hospital
Iowa City
University, Psychopaths Hospital
University Bacteriological Laboratory
McPherson Case May Hit Chicago Courts in California Dispute
Chicago faces possible involvement in the Aimee Semple McPherson case as lawyers seek to return Kenneth G. Ormiston to California. Preliminary legal maneuvering hints at a full airing in Chicago courts, with details potentially not raised in Los Angeles hearings.
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Chicago
Aimee Semple McPherson
Kenneth G. Ormiston
California
Los Angeles
Circus Elephant Hunt Continues In Kansas
Ottawa Kansas December 14 AP reporters say a four ton elephant that escaped from a circus four days ago and has wandered across southeast Kansas is the target of a capture attempt. The elephant’s trainer and two circus horses tried familiar objects to lure the animal.
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Ottawa
Kas
Kansas
Flashes of Life: girls stroll with hopping white rabbit
Pittsfield Massachusetts reports a fashion fad where girls now stroll with a hopping white rabbit on a leash. In Lawrence Kansas Allen White says belief in Santa Claus is a spirit driving people to perform unreasonable acts that bring happiness.
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THE
Associated Press
Pittsfield
Mass
Lawrence, Kas
Allen White
Santa Claus
Iowa Supreme Court Rules Serum Purity Evidence Sufficient
Iowa high court reverses Blackhawk county court in a $40,000 suit over alleged impure serum. It holds that serum submitted to government inspection and test, if passed, is prima facie evidence of purity and the lower court should have directed a verdict for United Serum Company.
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Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
High
Blackhawk
C. E. Howard
Waterloo Serum Laboratory
United Serum Company
Howard
Supreme Court
Sinclair Moves to Quash Indictment in Teapot Dome Case
Harry F. Sinclair and Albert B. Fall sought to quash the DC indictment charging conspiracy in the leasing of the Teapot Dome naval oil reserve. A hearing on the motion was scheduled for Friday after plans for arraignment were set.
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Washington, D. C
Harry F. Sinclair
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Albert B. Fall
Secretary of the Interior
Sinclair
Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserve
Fall
Missing American novelist possibly Agatha Christie found in Harrogate
A woman at a Harrogate hotel in York is believed to be Agatha Christie the missing American novelist. Colonel Christie, her husband, has travelled to Harrogate on police advice to try to identify her.
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London
Agatha Clarisska Christie
Harrogate
York
Christie
Cone
Ormiston Warrant Reaches Chicago Police Chief
Chief of Police Morgan A. Collins received a warrant for the arrest of Kenneth G. Ormiston, a former radio broadcaster sought in California over the Aimee Semple McPherson kidnapping case.
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Ormiston
Cicago
Chicago
Morgan A. Collins
Kenneth G. Ormiston
California
Aimee Semple McPherson
Wreck of Norwegian Steamer Balholm Off Iceland
Lloyds dispatch from Reykjavik reports the Norwegian steamer Balholm totally wrecked at Akrar Waxe Bay with crew and passengers drowned. No further details are provided.
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London
Lloyds
Reikjavik
Iceland
Akrar
Waxe Bay
Corn Growers to Endorse Relief Plan at Des Moines Meeting
National Corn Growers in Des Moines will pledge support to the corn belt committee's relief program and elect officers for the coming year.
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Des Moines
National
Corn Belt Committee
Legion leader warns of red peril infiltrating clubs
Mason City dispatch notes Ferre Watkins of the Illinois Legion tells post and auxiliary members that the red peril is seeping into women's clubs and churches as pacifism. He calls the national defense crisis urgent and criticizes the administration's economy program for harming the army and navy.
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Mason City
Legion
America
Ferre Watkins
Illinois Legion
Army
Navy
Attack Character of Star Witness in Mellett Case
In Canton court the cross examination of Steve Kascholk, the prosecution key witness in the Patrick Eugene Mc Dermott murder trial, exposed defense attacks on Kascholk while recounting his streetcar ride past Don Mellett’s home. Kascholk testified that Mc Dermott warned about striking the editor and that Mc Dermott preferred honest money.
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Star Witness
Mellett
Canton
Steve Kascholk
Patrick Eugene McDermott
E. L. Mills
Kascholk
McDermott
Don R. Mellett
Mary Cherinsky
Nantyglo
Pat
Rainbow Kimona Society presented by South Bend reserves
In spite of extreme cold, a large crowd attended Garfield school last evening to view The Rainbow Kimona Society presented by the Girl Reserve corps of South Bend School. Funds go to summer camp expenses. performers included Lucille Broune Edith Kallenberger N Louise Redman Iva DeCamp Anna Milas Gladys Nichols Lorean Smith Wilma O'Dell. leader is Miss Kathleen Asp.
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Rainbow Kimona Society
Garfield School
Lucille Broune
Edith Kallenberger
N. Louise Redman
Iva DeCamp
Anna Milas
Gladys Nichols
Lorean Smith
Wilma O'Dell
Kathleen Asp
Rat Attack Ends in Terriers Heroic Kill
In Sioux City Iowa a fox terrier killed a large gray rat that had bitten a 3 month old baby in the home of Mr and Mrs Sam Ajeny. The infant faced possible infection but was expected to recover.
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Sioux City
Sam Ajeny
Northwestern Iowa lawmakers push bank depositors guarantee bill
At Emmetsburg meeting Representatives Fred Lovrein and W E G Saunders unveil a depositors guarantee plan modeled on a mutual protective system. The measure would fund guarantees against bank failures with a cost near three fourths of one percent per guaranteed account. Saunders favors mandatory coverage for all, while Lovrein’s proposal is optional for depositors.
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Emmetsburg
Fred Lovrein
Humboldt
W. E. G. Saunders
Northwest Territory
Lovrein
Saunders
Certificates for Banking Records Awarded in Muscatine Schools
The board of education reported certificates for banking records to rooms in South Muscatine's Garfield and Franklin schools. Garfield recipients include Mildred Walter Celeste Cronin Martha Bolling Nina Harris Kathleen Asa Margaret O'Toole Leena Griffin. Franklin recipients include Jessie Albanus Gertrude Fuller Mary Witteman Minnie Fuller Marie Fitman Ella Friederichsen Lillie Friederichsen.
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South Muscatine
Garfield
Franklin
Board of Education
Mildred Walter
Celeste Cronin
Martha Bolling
Nina Harris
Kathleen Asa
Margaret O'Toole
Leena Griffin
Franklin School
Jessie Albanus
Gertrude Fuller
Mary Witteman
Minnie Fuller
Marie Fitman
Ella Friederichsen
Lillie Friederichsen
Methodist Pastors Attend Conference at Wellman
A sub-district meeting of the Oskaloosa district held at the Wellman Methodist church featured talks by Rev. L. E. Kendall and Rev. H. M. Pingree on local church development evangelistic responsibility missionary world service and an Adequate Financial Plan. Out of town ministers attending included Rev. W. A. Longnecker Rev. D. E. Kendall Rev. H. M. Pingree Rev. J. B. Gray Rev. E. McAninch and Rev. C. R. Zimmerman.
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W. A. Longnecker
Oskaloosa
D. E. Kendall
Colorado
H. M. Pingree
Denver
Colo
J. B. Gray
West Chester
E. McAninch
C. R. Zimmerman
North Liberty
Fire destroys Platteville landmark city hall
Platteville Wisconsin reports a devastating blaze on Monday night destroyed the city hall a brick building standing since 1883 The loss is estimated at eighty thousand dollars The fire department saved a desk holding the citys vital records The building also housed a theatre and is noted as an official landmark in the town
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Platteville, Wis
Platteville
Conesville R. N. A. Elects Officers
Conesville Iowa December 14 The Royal Neighbor lodge elected officers for the coming year Oracle Jennie Maxwell vice oracle Ethel Curtin recorder Mina Bullis receiver Edna Snyder chancellor Mollie English past oracle Luella Nicholson inner sentinel Mary Nolind outer sentinel Mina Jones manager Grace McCormick musician Frances Buger The gathering also noted local visits and movements including hospital updates and family travel.
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Conesville
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Oracle
Jennie Maxwell
Ethel Curtin
Mina Bullis
Edna Snyder
Mollie English
Luella Nicholson
Inner Sentinel
Mary Nolind
Outer Sentinel
Mina Jones
Grace McCormick
Frances Buger
Charles McCormick
Esther
Isabelle
Reuben
Glenn Epperly
Dorothy Ruth
Townsend Nichols
Nichols
Forest Maxwell
H. H. Owen
Muscatine
Catherine McCormick
Hershey Hospital
John Curtin
Ottawa
Barton Cecil
Detroit
Mich
C. M. Estle
Columbus Junction
Newton Cecil
John Coffin
State University
Town City
Lucile Emmack
Columbus City
Ozella
Opal Hants
Jerry Lord
Harold Nelson
Morse, In
Lincoln School Addition Advances in South Muscatine
Progress on two additions Franklin building in South Muscatine and Lincoln school on East hill continues despite a cold spell. Lincoln addition reaches second floor while Franklin roofing begins. plastering and window work are planned during Christmas week to minimize class disruption.
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Franklin
South Muscatine
Lincoln School
East Hill
Jefferson
William Boyd Convicted of First Degree Murder in Des Moines
William Boyd was found guilty of first degree murder in Des Moines after a trial lasting over three weeks. A jury of seven women and five men recommended life imprisonment, while the state sought the death penalty for Boyd who admitted shooting deputy sheriff Dewey Marshall and wounding officer Grover Brent amid a case tied to a Missouri warrant. Defense attorney Charles Howard said an appeal would follow if a new trial is not granted by December 18.
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Des Moines
William Boyd
Dewey Marshall
Clyde L. Herring
National Democratic
Marshall
Grover Brent
Sedalia
Mitchellville
Here
Missouri
Boyd
Charles Howard
Obituary for Otto A Klaffenbach
Otto A Klaffenbach died at his home 1012 Town avenue Saturday. Funeral services were held at his home at 2 oclock conducted by Rev R Hilkerbaumer. Interment followed in Greenwood cemetery with six nephews Clarence Klaffenbach Wesley Zeidler S Lorenzen Raymond Otto Harold and Ralph Wittich as pallbearers.
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Otto A. Klaffenbach
Town Avenue
R. Hilkerbaumer
Greenwood Cemetery
Clarence Klaffenbach
Wesley Zeidler
S. Lorenzen
Raymond Otto
Harold
Ralph Wittich
Condition Noted Despite Low Readings After High Fever
Observations show temperature, pulse, and respiration slightly lower but no improvement in his condition. Earlier, his temperature stood near 104 degrees, indicating a severe fever prior to the dip.
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Perors
Christmas gift ideas for women and boys from McColm's and stores
Advice on practical gifts for boys and men such as lumberjacks warm woolen plaid outfits and Packard sweater coats, plus a range of gloves from McColm's. Lingerie from Royal, shirts from Meerdink's Eagle and Enron lines, and an array of handkerchiefs. Also suggested is a “Pieces of Fight” silver set from Barnard's as a lasting keepsake.
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Sterneman’s
Davenport
Dad
Daylight Shoe Offers Wide Slipper Selection For All
A Daylight Shoe store features an extensive line of house slippers for children and adults. Options include red or blue felt for kids, quilted satin mules for sisters, padded felts for brothers, fur trimmed felts for mothers, leather Romeos for fathers, and cuffed warm models. Prices range from 79 cents to $2.50.
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Daylight
Brother
Mother
Dad
Phoenix Hosiery Promises Smart Wardrobe Additions
West Toggery Shop in Phoenix, longtime retailer, restocks with Phoenix Silk and wool hosiery in tan gray and black for outdoor wear, sheer chiffons for dressy occasions, and service weights. New shades include glow aleson peach Plaza gray French nude and champagne. Remember this no woman ever had too much hosiery.
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Phoenix
West Toggery
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