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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1933

Page

7

Killed by Fall From Hay Mow near Joy

Aledo resident Aledo-Glen Holmes died instantly Monday afternoon at 3 30 when he fell from a hay mow in the Clair Kiddoo farm barn near Joy. He suffered a fractured skull. coroner Dr. W A McClanahan led the inquest, which found accidental death. Holmes leaves a widow and three children, plus his mother, Mrs. Holmes of Independence Ohio.

Journal News Service Aledo—Glen Holmes Joy Clair Kiddoo Holmes Bruce Hawkenberry Kiddoo Hawkenberry Samuel Haley Aledo W. A. McClanahan Mercer County Ivan Donna Verla Independence

Eicher to Speak at Park Wednesday

Eicher is slated to address attendees at a community park event on Wednesday. The schedule details children and adult contests, races, a greased pig chase, a pork supper, music by Muscatine groups, and a street dance with various performances and dances.

Eicher Halligan Corporations Davenport Grocers Bakers Muscatine Boys New Ball Diamond New Diamond Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home Heinie Patterson and Miller Geraldine Sharer Doris Vet Dorothy Powell Regina Burnham Ruth Spring Slim Davis Walter Schofield Muscatine Quartet Jackie Romann Jacqueline Goetz Maxine Warmer Stephanie Edmondson Ruth Springborn Virginia Miller Dane Bonnie Fae Miller Thera Mae Patterson Regina Delores Burnham Maryella Dance Studio Miss Hofman

Local Parade Plans and Community Figures Named in Invitations

The record lists numerous individuals including L C Kautz William Mull Ralph Romann and William Axel linked to parade, park events and official invitations. It notes roles in sports entertainment refreshment stands and window cards with figures like Chester Sander Henry Froehner and George Hofman among organizers and sponsors.

Henry Froehner Homer Chaffee Harold Ogilvie George Hofman John Havemann William Fuhlman Ralph Bloon Werner Axel

Pact on Trading in Futures Faces Roadblocks

The article reports ongoing negotiations on futures trading rules withjunior farm administrators seeking higher margins and the elimination of weekly and daily indemnities. Daily price limits of up to 8 cents on wheat 5 on corn and 3 on oats have been set under a special exchange rule. Roosevelt is noted as viewing 5 cent fluctuations as excessive. margins vary by commodity.

Chicago Board Grain Futures Administration Peter B. Carey Chicago Board of Trade Roosevelt

Roosevelt Appeals for Co operation in wage pledge drive

President urges voluntary employer pledges to raise wages and shorten hours to curb unemployment. Within hours 300 promises, then more, with Harvey S Firestone among early supporters. Johnson oversees codes talks on oil lumber wool and rayon while warning against discrimination and urging cooperation.

Hugh S. Johnson Industrial Recovery White House Harvey S. Firestone

Trio of Dillinger gang escapes amid Iowa search near Dexte

Missouri officers identified a female suspect as part of the Barrow gang during a large manhunt. Three bandits escaped a confrontation in Dexfield Park while five officers surrounded them Early Monday. The Barrows discussed Clyde and their legal fates as their mother sought leniency from Governor Ferguson for Marvin Barrow.

Missouri Dexfield Park Dexter O’brien Little Sioux T. D. Kas Fort Dodge Marvin Barrow Smoot Schmid Barrow Desperado Polk County M. F. Caldwell Goodwater Oklo Iowa Des Moines Joplin Barrow Brothers Floyd Austin Tex Miriam A. Ferguson State Department Marvin Denton County Clyde Barrow Hill and McLennan Sterling J. W. Freeland Hill County Oklahoma Dallas County Grayson County New Mexico Wharton Texas Ferguson

Iowa Merchants Move to Accept Roosevelt Code

Iowa merchants in several cities announce acceptance of Roosevelt work wage code pending broader approval. Cedar Rapids urges a Friday meeting to explain the code and set local store hours. Groups in Des Moines and other towns plan discussions this week as nationwide and state reviews proceed.

Ers and Butcherg Association Roosevelt State Recovery Administration Council Bluffs Iowa Iowa Cleaners and Dyers’ Association Charles City Atlantic Cherokee Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Mason City National Editorial Association Iowa Press Association Des Moines Mercantile Bureau Chamber of Commmerce

Aimee Declares Love On Return From Trip

Aimee arrives from abroad aboard the City of Havre and announces love amid divorce rumors. She will disembark in Norfolk, then continue to Baltimore for several days stay. The evangelist, abroad since January, recently had surgery in Paris and learned of her husband Hutton’s divorce action.

Havre Norfolk Baltimore Aimee Evangelist Paris Hutton Roberta Smythe Angelus Temple Los Angeles

William Boland Dies at County Home

William Boland age 80 died at Muscathee county home at 9 40 a m after long failing health. He had been an inmate for 10 years and had no near surviving relatives. Body taken to Hoffman Funeral Home for funeral arrangements.

William Boland Muscathee County Boland Hoffman Funeral Home

Appanoose County Seeks State Aid for Poor Relief

A delegation from Appanoose County met with estate agents to discuss relief methods and planned to visit Governor Herring. They urged workers gain a seat on the relief committee and argued needy cases were not properly considered. Included were A. Wright of Centerville Carl Street and Fred Conwell of Mystic.

Des Moines Appanoose County Herring A. Wright Centerville Carl Street Fred Conwell Mystic

Hearings End on Woolen Textile Code Reforms

Public hearings on a woolen textile code closed with Deputy Administrator A. D. Whiteside pledging speedy action. Manufacturers proposed two amendments: no worker to earn less under a 40 hour week and a ban on the stretchout system with a study committee to be appointed. The code sets a 40 hour week with weekly wages of 13 dollars in the south and 14 dollars in the north. Des Moines news noted Iowa Farmers Holiday association backing George N. Peek for price stabilization based on production cost and opposition to processing taxes.

Johnson Alden Dudley Cates Labor Advisory Committee Thomas H. Hammond Washington A. D. Whiteside National Recovery Administration Des Moines Iowa Farmers Holiday Association George N. Peek John Chalmers Iowa Association Peek Chicago Grain Exchange Nation Chalmers Farmers Holiday Association

West Liberty Names Teachers for New Year

West Liberty board of education elected E C Darling of Iowa City as high school principal and agriculture teacher. Esther M Carlton of Spirit Lake named normal training instructor. Marie Park will fill English and speech vacancy. Leslie Grigg of West Liberty chosen for junior high mathematics teaching post. Succeeding staff include S P Carter and Mrs Marie Howland.

West Liberty Board of Education E. C. Darling Iowa City Smith-Hughes Dennison High School Esther M. Carlton Spirit Lake Bess Hyke Miss Carlton Milford Marie Park University of Town Leslie Grigg W. T. Grigg Engineering College University of Iowa Marie Howland

Air History Recalled: Wright Bleriot Lindbergh Post Quartet

The piece recalls 24 years of aviation history centered on Orville Wright 120 feet, Louis Bleriot across the channel, Charles Lindbergh crossing the Atlantic, and Wiley Post circumnavigating the world. It frames Wright Bleriot Lindbergh Post as four soloists in unforgettable skies symphonies.

Paris Bleriot Orville Wright Louis Bleriot Charles Lindbergh Atlantic Wiley Post Wright, Bleriot Lindbergh Post

Federal Agents Hold Touhy Gang Case Still Open

Federal agents kept the Touhy gang in custody for more than a week over a $50,000 ransom demand. Jerome Factor's son was also a recent kidnapping victim. No arrests have been made in either case as relatives urge authorities to step back and allow contact with suspects.

Factor Jerome Charles F. Urschel Oklahoma City John J. O’connell, Jr Albany N. Y Frank A. McClatchy Philadelphia

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Glen Holmes Joy, NL L. C. Kautz Harry Mysen Irene Dunn Ricardo Cortez Jillesmond Myrna Loy Graham McNamee Egypt Sally Rand Chicago Dallas Henry B. Barrow Buck) Barrow Opid’s Camp California Panama Canal San Francisco Liverpool England Hawaii Cc H A Mathesme For Sale Aline Hine Manon Loretta Young First National Vitaphone Trip Touhy Gang Conoco
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