Four divorce actions filed as term opens November
Four new divorce actions were filed with the district court late Friday and today. Alethea M. Haller seeks an injunction against Herbert Haller on grounds of cruelty and interference in their riverfront home. Pearl Maxson seeks custody and alimony in a divorce from Edwin F. Maxson. Joyce Cooper sues Harvey D. Cooper for separation citing cruelty. Jesse Viner seeks a legal separation from Pearl Viner. Court term begins November 11 Armistice Day.
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District Court
Alethea M. Haller
Herbert Haller
Haller
Hallers
Viner
Jesse Viner
Pearl Viner
Jailed Galva banker and wife linked to kidnap case
Frank Stockers 35 and wife Leta 29 are held in Marshall county on warrants tied to the Earl Yocum kidnapping. Mrs Stockers says Yocum was held in their home three days with Lloyd Winslow arranging. she claims a $5 payment, officials say larger sums were paid. Stockers was arrested in Elmwood.
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Kewanee
Ill
Marshall County
Lacon
Charles Nash
Frank Stockers
Leta
I. L. Davis
Earl Yocum
Galva
Stockers
Nash
Melin
Earl Simpson
Lloyd Winslow
Elmwood
Peoria
Russell Fuller
Winslow
Elm
Couple Sentenced for Abandoning Weeks-Old Child
Corliss A. Leithe and Marie Leithe receive prison terms from six months to five years for abandoning their infant near West Liberty on Sept 18. Mrs Leithe pleads guilty to child deserts. she goes to Rockwell City reformatory. Alethia Billie Leithe to be considered for custody. child care arrangements ongoing in Davenport orphanage. Illinois officials contacted.
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West Liberty
Corliss A. Leithe
Marie
Anamosa
Alethia
Billie) Leithe
Illinois
Davenport
Paxton Woman and Farmer Die in Wagon Crash
Mrs Allie Paris aged 65 and Sam Christlieb a 70 year old farmer were killed when the car carrying Paris struck the rear of Christlieb's wagon. Police reported the crash occurred near Paxton Illinois.
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Paxton
Ill
Allie Paris
Sam Christlieb
Paris
Christlieb
Muscatine to Hold Husking Bee Tuesday Morning
Officials for Muscatine county annual corn husking contest were chosen. The event at the Lutheran Orphans and Old People's home starts at 10 o'clock with 14 huskers, field 90 rods long, and sponsors Farm Bureau and the Journal with local merchants.
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Muscatine County
Lutheran Orphan’s
Old People’s Home
Muscatine
Farm Bureau
Journal
Carl E. Rylander
Ames
Ernest Pace
Oklahoma City Fights Gusher Threat of Oil Fire
A wild oil gusher at Oklahoma City edge continues to threaten fire disaster as it spews oil and gas. Fire officials reduced danger by clearing a 36 block area, while 300 residents abandoned homes and six schools closed. John Gordon leads control efforts as guards guard the district and workers remove debris to cap the well emitting about 60,000 barrels of oil daily and 100 million feet of gas.
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Oklahoma City
National Guardsmen
John Gordon
Dhifts
Chicago Mayor Fights Peritonitis Battle
Mayor William Hale Thompson fought peritonitis after an appendicitis operation at Passavant hospital. Doctors said his condition remained serious but improving with courage and rest, while political plans were set aside for his health. Thompson’s illness interrupted a heated campaign against Ruth McCormick. his speech was to be read by Richard W. Wolfe.
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Chicago
William Hale Thompson
Passavant Hospital
Robert N. Perbohner
United States
Ruth McCormick
Richard W. Wolfe
Public Works
Perbohner
Utility Chief Asks Postal Probe of Senator Norris
A torn letter linked to Nebraska Senator Norris's re election sparked calls for a postal probe by Thorne Browne of Lincoln. Norris claimed he found and pasted the letter, calling wire tapping claims false while Nye allies planned renewed inquiries in mid November.
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Norris
Omaha
Nebraska
United States
Thorne Browne
Lincoln
Browne
Chigo
J. L Wootan
Public Service Magazine
National Electric Light Association
Wootan
Arthur Huntingon
Cedar Rapids
Nye
North Dakota
Marriage Licenses Surpass Divorces in October Totals
October saw a surge in marriages with 25 licenses issued, led by a two to one edge over divorces. Eight decrees were signed by Judges C L Ely and D W Jackson, with the month higher than September’s five decrees and 21 licenses. New licenses went to William R Davis and Helen McClintic of Davenport and Earl Zahnow and Helen Lusck.
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C. L. Ely
Maquoketa
D. W. Jackson
William R. Davis
Helen McClintic
Davenport
Earl Zahnow
Helen Lusck
Radio plea from Coolidge highlights continuance of office holders
A reader letter from Los Angeles contrasts Coolidge urging experienced office holders with Gov. Benlow of South Dakota seeking the senate. The writer praises the democrat for honesty and says such honesty deserves reward at the polls.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Mr. Coolidge
Gov
Benlow
South Dakota
Senate
Bilbrey yarn about kidnapping proved a hoax says report
Glasgow authorities and West Liberty officials conclude Marion Bilbrey staged his own kidnapping tale. Constable George Hines and May Mackey located Bilbrey near West Liberty husking corn under an assumed name after a search began. The pair returned him to his former Glasgow home at the request of authorities.
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Marion Bilbrey
Glasgow
West Liberty
George Hines
Walter Mackey
Bilbrey
Idleness in Iowa Meets Major Construction Push
Iowa plans a large construction drive to keep unemployment low this winter with public and private projects in nearly every city. Labor officials warn outsiders to seek work elsewhere as the state aims to absorb its own workers. The Associated Press survey finds at least forty million dollars in Iowa construction activity, led by a 21 million dollar pipe project by two firms.
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Des Moines
Iowa
H. V. Hoyer
Associated Press
October Fire Damage Totals Reported by Chief Brown
The October fire damage totaled 2265.38 with 20 calls for the month. Buildings and contents endangered were valued at 22 270, with 18950 insured. The largest fire was at C E Richard home 116 West Fourth Street on Oct 24 causing 1468.28 in damage.
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J. J. Brown
C. E. Richard
West Fourth Street
Lillian Faulhaber
River Front
Weather outlook and river stages report
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with rising east and central temperatures. Illinois sees warmer conditions with Sunday cooler in the extreme northwest. The forecast covers upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys with fair, cold days and variable precipitation later in the week. River stages show La Crosse at stand, Davenport at stand, Muscatine at stand, Keokuk down 0.2, St. Louis down 0.2.
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Trown
Illinois
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
Dakotas
la Crosse
Davenport
Muscatine
Keokuk
St. Louis
Muscatine charity bridge tourney opens November 8
Muscatine's first charity bridge tournament runs from November 8 through early January. The Journal prints 12 bridge hands weekly for 12 weeks with about 200 in cash prizes. Proceeds benefit local charity funds. About 35 Muscatine firms sponsor the event including W G Block Co Bilowbilt Shoe Hoaglin's McColm The Batterson Tradehome J C Broad Muscatine State Bank Iowa Electric Wagner Cigar.
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Muscatine
The
Journal
W. G. Block Company
Bilownbilt
Hoaglin’s Department Store
McColm and Company
Battersoa Re
Tradehome Shoe
Clear warmer trend seen in Friday forecast realized
Official readings confirm a rise in temperatures with mild skies and partial clouds. Southern winds, 2.5 river stage, and a mixed month of 7 clear, 16 cloudy, 4 partly cloudy, 3 rainy, 1 snowy days.
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William Molis
Iowa Paving Program Nears Finish After Record Additions
Iowa's 1950 paving drive moves toward completion as four crews finish No. 13 north of Cedar Rapids No. 117 Preston Little project No. 46 Manning and U S 34 west of Fairfield. The State Highway Commission says this season nearly meets all assigned work, more complete than any prior year.
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Ames
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Preston
Jackson County
Pav
Manning
Carroll County
U. S. 34
Fairfield
State Highway Commission
Iowa Hawkeyes Visit Detroit Titans In Tie Draining Game
Iowa and Detroit battled to a scoreless first half as Detroit moved ahead with a third period dropkick. Highlights include Kriz’s booming punt, Parasca’s interceptions, and field-possession swings as the Titans and Hawkeyes traded drives with no scoring before halftime.
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Detroit
Iowa
Hawkeyes
Detroit Titans
Big Ten
Ingversen
Hickman
Nelson
Kriz’ Marvelous
Parasca
Storen
O’neil
Police Squads Crash Halloween Pranks in Muscatine
Muscatine police kept order Friday night with a 20 officer squad and five cars. Six special officers joined day and night shifts as crowds of kids and pranksters roamed. Minor mischief included soaping windows ringing doors and a wagon tethered to a Ford coupe before the offenders were questioned and released.
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Muscatine
Hallowe'en
Mark Taylor
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