West Chester Boy Struck, Killed By Auto At Garage
David Paul Miller 0 was instantly killed Monday noon when struck by an automobile in front of his father's garage. The car from California hit him as he picked up nandbilla left by a carnival truck. The accident occurred on No 2 in West Chester. The drivers were Hubert Chain Robert Piercy and Geo Adams all of different cities. Miller born September 27 1921 in Uniontown Kansas is survived by his parents and two siblings.
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Sigourney Review
Davis Paul Miller
California
Heath
West Chester
Hubert Chain
Stockton
Calif
Robert Piercy
Youngstown Ohio
Geo. Adams
Berwyn
David Paul Miller
Tember
Uniontown
Kansas
Harold Miller
Chester Ray
Leila
Albia Man Sentenced in Chariton Larceny Case
Chariton Justice J H Hickman jailed George Townshend of Albia for petty larceny after he attempted to lift bolts of cloth from the J C Penney counter. Townshend, who told authorities he would rather be in jail than tramping the streets, received sixteen days behind bars.
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Chariton
George Townshend
Albia
Townshend
J. C. Penney
Justice of the Peace
J. H. Hickman
Attempt Is Made To Rob Milwaukee Station
An early Tuesday morning attempt to rob the Milwaukee station failed as thieves battered the combination and door handle. They pried a front office window after night man G. C. Samuels left at midnight, but the safe would not open and no amount of money was recovered.
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Sigourney Review
Milwaukee
G. C. Samuels
Knight
Pleasantville Plans Free Outdoor Wednesday Shows
Pleasantville will offer free outdoor motion pictures every Wednesday night for the rest of summer. Starts June 24 with films deemed high class. Location near the square to be announced and prepared for comfort. Local businessmen fund and host these weekly community entertainments for all residents.
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Marion County News
Pleasantville
Relic Find as Condemned Well Cleansed in Pleasantville
The northwest corner well was condemned and moved to the northeast corner. Tom Hudson cleaned the old fire protection well with Marshal Billingsley and Street Commissioner Richards aiding. A decade of relics surfaced, including whiskey and beer bottles, amid rumors of a reliable source stirring park crowds.
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Marion County News
Steven
Tom Hudson
Marshal Billingsley
Richards
Pleasantville
Lost treasure in well remains unfound amid alarms
A long buried beer cache placed in a well for safekeeping years ago was never recovered. On Tuesday several false alarms suggested the objective had been reached, narrowly averting panic as the lost treasure remained undiscovered and the town wary.
Thieves Steal Safe But Get Little in Morris Elevator Heist
Thieves forced a front glass panel at Morris elevator, pried door, and moved the safe to the Henry Lee farm near the Keokuk County line where it was blown open. No money or valuables were found. insurance papers and account books were the only contents recovered. Sheriff Beasley was notified.
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Sigourney Review
Morris
Henry Lee
Keokuk County
Beasley
Close Number 59 For Grade Construction Near New Sharon
Primary highway No. 59 between Union Mills and the Poweshiek county line is closed for grading construction. Detour runs a mile and a half east and then north to near the county line, with the state road restored there. The highway will be relocated, straightened, and widened north of Union Mills as part of east and north New Sharon construction.
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Poweshiek County
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Poweshiek
Thieves Take 77 Cents From Eddyville Lumber Office
Thieves broke into Wig Harding Lumber company office between Saturday close and Monday morning, stole 77 cents from a safe, and ransacked the space. A window entry, torn screen, and the safe front knob were noted. Authorities tie the break to other local robberies including Rose Hill elevator and Black Feed Store thefts, with a larger Fairfield elevator loss reported.
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Eddyville Tribune
Wig Harding Lumber Company
Young Man Chooses Death by Hanging on Farm
Leonard W. McCollum age 28 committed death by his own action by hanging from a beam in the barn on his father's Virginia township farm Tuesday evening around six. The body was found by the hired man after the hay rope was used all day. Coroner Dr. C. H. Mitchell ruled death probably instantaneous and no inquest was held. Ill health and financial worries are given as causes. he was married with two children.
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Leonard W. McCollum
Virginia Township
McCollum
C. H. Mitchell
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Milton Town Bans Firecrackers This Year
The Milton Herald reports a town ordinance banning fireworks within Milton town limits. Residents are warned of fines for violations as a state law allows towns to designate special days when fireworks may be permitted.
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Milton Herald
Milton
Reform ed Synod closes session at Asbury Park
The 125th Annual Synod of the Reformed Church in America wrapped up in Asbury Park New Jersey. President Frank B Seeley of Kingston New York led the body reporting strong finances and debates on church unity peace and education urging continued mission work and planning next year in Kingston New York.
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Kingston
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New Brunswick Theological Seminary
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Poughkeepsie
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Henry A. Vruwink
Albany
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Joseph R. Sizoo
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Washington, D. C
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George Washington
America
Firecracker ban upheld as council delays Fourth of July permit
A state law style ordinance forbids exploding firecrackers or fireworks. The council can waive the rule for special occasions but has not chosen to allow firecrackers this year. No council meeting is scheduled before the Fourth of July, so residents should avoid risk.
Seed is Screened With Stellar Cast at Rivola Theatre
Rivola Theatre announces three day engagement starting Sunday June 28 for Seed from Charles G Norris best selling novel. Universal Studios produced with a star cast led by John Boles and Genevieve Tobin supported by Lois Wilson and other notable players in this talking picture era.
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Lois Wilson
Raymond Hackett
ZaSu Pitts
Richard Tucker
Bette Davis
Frances Dade
Rivola Theatre
Charles G. Norris
Universal Studios
Boles
Universal
Seed screens talent and a star studded cast
Screen praise centers on the film Seed with Lois Wilson and Genevieve Tobin in pivotal roles. Noted child actor Dickie Moore delivers a standout performance as a six year old. Director John M. Stahl guides a tense domestic drama adapted from Charles G Norris novel.
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Boles
John M. Stahl
Gladys Lehman
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