Women in Daring Roles in Circus
Irene Ledgett, a leading Russell Bros. circus performer, is profiled as one of America’s most versatile women in the tent. Born west of the Mississippi she trained across many acts including bareback riding and elephant work, often stepping in for sick colleagues. She enjoys elephant work most and designs outfits in her spare time.
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Russell Bros. Circus
Muscatine
America
Irene Ledgett
Galaxy of the Arena
West
Irene
Bob Fisher
Russ
Bros
Miss Ledgett
Russell
Thunderstorms and Cooler Weather on Forecast for Area
Clouds drifted over Iowa with a cooler day and bright sun. Unofficial noon temperature reached 85, two degrees below Thursday. The weather bureau forecast late day thunder showers and continued cool weather Saturday. Waterloo hit 90, Charles City recorded .14 inch rain, Des Moines a trace. River stage stood at 4.6 feet, down .2 feet from Thursday.
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Iowa
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Waterloo
Charles City
Des Moines
Zieglers Return From Band Meeting
Mr and Mrs Elmer Ziegler returned to Muscatine this morning from Ames where they attended the eighth annual convention of the Iowa Bandmasters association. Next year's convention was awarded to Mason City Hal Stewart of Mason City elected president. Ziegler played clarinet in a band among the band masters and conducted his own composition Town All State High School Band March. Dedication of a new 50000 music pavilion at Ames was a feature of the convention Karl King's band from Ft Dodge played the first concert there.
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Elmer Ziegler
Muscatine
Ames
Iowa Bandmaster’s Association
Mason City
Hal Stewart
Ziegler
Karl King
Ft. Dodge
Southeastern Iowa Conservation Association Incorporates Soon
Incorporation papers for the Southeastern Iowa Conservation Association were nearly complete and filing was to occur early next week. The group plans a forest belt from Muscatine to Burlington with recreation spots, and aims to work with government bodies on sewer, sub marginal land, and conservation projects across the state.
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Southeastern Iowa Conservation Association
Hotel Muscatine
Muscatine
Burlington
Iowa
Iowa City
Cedar
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Ed Schultheis
Fred Bosten
Merbert Rueckert
Harold Wilson
H. E. Lang
Veterans of All Wars
A J. Magnus
Lady Boston
Roy Fairbanks
Raymond Titus
Ad Club
Lions
Rotary
Kiwanis
Association
J. H. Schafer
J Bosten
Rabedeaux
Clyde Rabedeaux
James Cotter
Lady Bosten
Beauty Contest in Carolina Fails to Draw Contestants
In Columbia South Carolina a beauty contest was canceled after no volunteers entered. Legion committee blamed swimmers at the beaches and decided to draft a Miss Columbia to enter the State Legion contest.
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Carolina
Columbia
S. C
American Legion Committee
Prisoner Loses Bid to Stop Death Penalty
Oli vette Griggs a 32 year old Gary Indiana man died in the electric chair at the state prison early today fifty minutes after slashing his throat with a razor in his death cell He concealed a blade and suffered a deep throat wound Dr Patrick Weeks treated him with twenty eight stitches before he was led to the chair Griggs was condemned for the murder of Yugo Orescan Gary pool room operator on May 30 1934
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Michigan City
Ind
Olivette Griggs
Gary
Griggs
Patrick Weeks
Yugo Orescan
Ten Day Truce in Chaco War Begins
A ten day truce took effect at noon as Bolivian and Paraguayan general staffs ordered a cease fire. Hostilities had slowed hours earlier as weary soldiers awaited the pause. Read the Classified Ads.
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Chaco
Buenos Aires
Seized Liquor Stamps Displayed In Milwaukee Haul
A large seizure of contraband liquor stamps bottles plates and printing dyes is on display at a Milwaukee liquor store under supervision of M D Hewitt of the liquor control commission The haul from Davenport Waterloo Wisconsin includes 1 877 152 counterfeit stamps enough to tax 5 000 000 in liquor and is presented to educate the public about bootleg purchases.
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Iowa
Liquor Control Commission
M. D. Hewitt
Commission
Milwaukee
Wis
Hewitt
Davenport
Waterloo
Blame Placed in Airplane Crash Report cites weather and missteps
The Commerce Department blamed bad weather and faulty forecasts by both government and company experts plus ground personnel for the May 6 TWA crash near Macon Missouri that killed Senator Bronson Cutting and four others. The study cites five air service regulation violations and notes they will be filed against the company.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
TWA
Macon
Bronson Cutting
New Mexico
Roper
Bolton
Greeson
United States Weather Bureau
Sky
Albuquerque
Kansas City
Kellogg All-Bran touted for relief of long-standing constipation
A reader testimonial from Lockwood West Virginia credits Kellogg's All-Bran with ending a 16 year constipation problem. The letter notes bulk from the cereal aids elimination along with vitamin B and iron, recommending two tablespoons daily and guidance to consult a doctor if relief is not achieved.
Crash near Macon Missouri blamed on false weather reports
A report states a flight crash near Macon Missouri on May 6 was attributed by plane personnel to false weather reports from a Kirksville Bureau of Air Commerce observer.
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Macon
Bureau of Air Commerce
Kirksville
German Baptists Elect Officers in Burlington Conference
About 200 German Baptist youths attended a three day session at Walnut Street Baptist church. Burlington was chosen as the site for next year’s state conference. Hiram Frey of Aplington was elected president with Reuben Hackmann of Elgin as vice president and Bertha Schwitters of Steamboat Rock as secretary and treasurer. A. G. Lang urged delegates with the message Give Mark Another Chance citing Paul’s support for Mark. C F Lehr closed with a consecration message On the Rim of the World.
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Burlington
Walnut Street
Hiram Frey
Aplington
Reuben Hackmann
Elgin
Bertha Schwitters
Steamboat Rock
Mark
A. G. Lang
Parkersburg
Apostle Paul
Christ
C. F. Lehr
New Liquor Permits to Be Offered Soon
Officials announce the forthcoming sale of 1935 new liquor permits. Details on eligibility, pricing, and distribution channels will be released by city authorities. Local businesses may apply for permits as the program begins.
Iowa Liquor Store Set On Sale Date and Rules
Officials say the Iowa liquor store will be on sale June 20 with new books effective July 1 though last year’s stock remains usable until then. The notice also states the letter Q does not appear in state names or capitals.
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Iowa
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Zieglers
Russell Bros
Three Ring Circus
South Muscatine Show
Walter Hendrickson
Glenn Barnard
Januay
L. R. McKee
George W. Meerdink
J. C. Broad
L. R. Henderson
George W. Zoller
E J. Asthalter
Roy L. Fairbanks
H W. Greer
A. C. Bruemmer
Otto Maeglin
N. J. Simpson
George W. Koenigsaecker
E. F. Rakow
M. L Sutton
Prof
G. B. MacDonald
State Forester
S. T. Baur
Department of Fisheries
F. T Schwob
H. M. Sanderson
H. W Groth
Land and Water
K. M. Krezek
Wisconsin
Hamburg
Baby Beef
Young
Tender Club
Junedalf
New York
Jack Frye
Trans-Continental and
Western Air
Mr. McNeil
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Ichar Kich
West Second ST
White House
Bologna
Joseph M Reeves
Pennsylvania
San Diego
Calif
Bartlett Pears
A&p Fruit & Vegetable Values
Brea
Armour'’s Corn
van Camp
Raof
Omato
Inge
Lifebuoy
del Monte
All Meats
Steals
Oh cAoUt
Azp Food Stores
McColm
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