Mother Mine on the Koma Maru Mission Clash Aboard
In a Fusan Korea setting aboard the Koma Maru the narrator and Dr McCloud discuss religion and mission work while two Japanese sailors lie dead on deck. The dialogue contrasts missionary zeal with commerce and colonial power as dawn lights the sea and island fog. The doctor insists on spreading Christianity as a purpose under orders, challenging the narrator's hostility to church machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fusan
Korea
Dr. McCloud
Jane
Miss Jane
Jesus Christ
America
Messenger of Faith Faces Oriental Community Inquiry
A physician explains his higher warrant to engage Oriental people with the Christian faith while a skeptical Miss Jane resists the idea, alarmed by the burden of religious pursuit. Dr McCloud appears somber as the dialogue reveals inner conflict and resolve to press on despite objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Jesus Christ
America
Dr. McCloud
Mother
Lovilia stabbing linked to liquor brawl ends with arrest
Charles Starcevich of Lovilia was stabbed in the throat during a suspected liquor brawl at the Charlie Chapman home. Sheriff A A Robinson arrested Italian Tony Marcellia at Pershing for assault and battery with intent to inflict great bodily harm. Starcevich received medical aid and was taken to Meres hospital in Albia. the knife was recovered. A theft claim emerged as money and tax were found missing from Starcevich’s pockets. The hotel incident sparked ongoing investigations by Kestler and the house detective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Starcevich
Lovilia
Charlie Chapman
A. A. Robinson
Tony Marcellia
Pershing
Monroe County
Marcellia
Charles Dack
Starcevich
Mers
Albia
Sheriff Robinson
Marcellin
Kestler
Hal
Chariton Writer Loses His Pants in Chicago Hotel
Chariton Leader journalist Hal Kestler vacationing in Chicago woke to find his hotel room pants missing after a brief return to sleep. Police and hotel staff investigated, but no leads were released as the odd caper remained unexplained and the story drew local amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Kestler
Chariton
Chicago
Windy City
Municipal Pier
Crime-Land
al Capone
Kestler
Former Sigourney Resident Found Dead in Cedar Rapids Box Car
Elzie Middaugh, 65, a former Sigourney resident and brother of Frank Middaugh, was found dead in an empty box car in Cedar Rapids. The Linn County coroner cited heart trouble aggravated by heat prostration. Middaugh, once a railroad brakeman and later a shoe repairer with S. & W. Shoe Company in Sigourney, had health issues from an earlier accident. another brother Ellis died last August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney Review
Elzie Middaugh
Sigourney
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Mire Middaugh
Frank Middaugh
Ellis
Middaugh
S. & 8. Shoe Company
Bank At Keswick Closes And Mayor Orders Holiday
The Farmers Savings Bank of Keswick closed Saturday morning and the Keswick mayor declared a business holiday. Webbster's prior holiday prompted three year deposit waivers, with demands to refrain from withdrawals until the period ends. Webster extended the holiday for a week per Mayor Van Tuyl.
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Sigourney
Farmers Savings Bank of
Keswick
Webster
Webster Savings Bank
van Tuyl
Aged Resident Injured in Run Over by Auto on Main Street
Joe Clark, 81, injured when a southbound auto made a U turn at a school area crossing on Main Street Saturday dusk. Fender hit his right leg as he crossed the crossing between Dr. Stafford's home and the school yard. neighbor Gilbert Byrnes assisted him. The driver stopped and took Clark home. Clark recalls a man driver and a boy in a Missouri car who gave a name he forgets.
Young Farmer In Car Crash Near Fremont
Fremont Gazette reports Gilbert Sumner, a young farmer on Funk farm near Fremont, was unconscious after his Chevrolet coupe plunged over a 10 foot embankment east of his home at 6 am. He was cut on the head, bruised, and could not recall the crash. He was taken home after medical care and is recovering at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Gazette
Gilbert Sumner
Fremont
Sumner
F. N. Sumner
Rose Hill
Car Sustains Severe Front-End Damage in Crash
A vehicle collision left the front fenders smashed, radiator caved in, and lights broken. Authorities reported the incident but details on injuries or causes were not provided in the readable text.
Farm Near Seymour Victimized By Early Morning Fire
A barn on the Roy Hickerson farm a mile west of Seymour burned in an early Thursday fire of undetermined origin. About 500 bushels of corn and oats, 20 sacks of timothy seed, and farm machinery were destroyed. Firemen arrived just before 4 am and saved surrounding buildings. No cause determined as of Thursday morning. Several names listed as local workers and officials. board adjourned after meeting July 16, 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Herald
Roy Hickerson
Seymour
John Merritt
Mr. Merritt
Hickersons
Mrs. Hickerson
County Board Payroll and Drayage Items Listed
Proceedings show extensive payrolls and numerous drag payments to individuals, with names such as Palmquist Miller Johnson Morris Harkin and many others. The document itemizes amounts including 123.75 9.01 5.60 167.50 4.00 6.00 and similar figures for a long list of workers and drayage.
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E. S. Palmquist
Virgil B. Miller
L. M. Johnson
Tom Morris
Frank Harkin
Walter Fergison
Delbert Wansacker
Connie de Goey
A. J. Ter Louw
F. W. Mathes
John Woutorse
Will Visser
L. J. Monster
P. A. Bogaards
L. C. Rinehart
Bensom Rinehart
Wm. Herweh
Rene Verwers
C. E. Crozier
Harold Seilers
Orvel E. Carter
N. P. Mullins
J.C. Carter
Arie’ Kool
J. Klein
Gerrit Hoksbergen
A. C. van Houweling
Cornie Vanden Baard
John Tucker
Sief T. Poortinga
Wilford van Gorp
Cornie Vanden Berg
Paul van Houweling
B. W. Hanna
F. M. Converse
J. F. Chambers
S. M. Sherman
C. Verros
Will Verros
M. C. McClain
Tennis Verros
M. Kline
Loren Beaver
Ryk Kelderman
M. Crosby
Clark McVay
Ivel 'T. Hartness
J. W. Johnson
Roy Vaughn
Carl C. Cummings
Mike Keerney
Donald Rankin
Harry Beechout
G. H. Rose
Pearson
G. C.’Bechout
T. J. Whitlateh
S. W. Smith
Gullion
S. W. Applegate
Wayne Applegate
L. D. Test
W. H. Busick
L. W. Spaur
James D. Rodgers
J. N. Allen
Ray Cooley
W. J. Smith
Frank Maddy
Ben Smith
J.A. Smit
Ara Stanley Moll
Marion County Board Fixes Budget Hearing Date
The Marion County Board of Supervisors met in adjourned session on July 16 1932 to file and consider the local budget estimate. They fixed August 1 1932 at 10:00 a m for the hearing at the Court House with the County Auditor to publish the estimate and notice in the official newspapers at least ten days before the hearing. W A Butts, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Redding
P. M. Tucker
Floyd Trinkle
Lowell Robuck
Chet Matthews
Donald Sullivan
Elmer Stone
L. N. Robuck
J. C. Gullion
Walter Whitlatch
C. Lenig
Charles C. Bechout
C. N. Hunt
Flovis A. Spaur
Floyd Roberts
L. G. Sams
Henry Senferer
Cecil Metcalf
M. C. Glenn
L. L. Knouse
W. I. Prickett
C. A. Robinson
Ryk Slykhuis
Harley Shoemaker
I H. Martin
Tere
Daily Graphic
John Newman
John T. Roberts
Sherif
Shell Petroleum Co
Pella Supply Co
Louis I. I. W. Stilwell
Checker van Roekel
Adams & Co
Pittsburges
Moines Steel Co
Harlan Carson
Checker
Wm. Simpson
Ed McDonald
Harvey Sand’ & Gravel ‘Go
Len, Visser
W. A. Butts
Reese Jones
Board of Supervisors
Marion County
Iowa
Court House
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Library Notes
Cosa
Ama
Monroe County News
Chariton Paper
Farmers Union
Peila
T. G. Fultz
Glenn B. Miller
Iowa Farmers Union
Jesse D. Sickler
The
Farmers Holiday Association
National Farm Bureau
Dr. 2
the County Board
Standlind White Gasoline
Atlas Tires
Dick Diekema
Standard Oil Station No
East Franklin and
East First Streets
Marion County Free Fair
Middle West
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