White's Dismissal from Board Holds Ross for Questioning
Mischa Kos 30 a local booking agent was taken into custody by state police for questioning in the hammer slaying of Julia Nussenbaum a 20 year old violinist at a New York City dancing studio. Ross was found intoxicated at his father in law's Mountain Dale home and held for questioning while no charges were filed.
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New York
INS
Mischa Kos
Julia Nussenbaum
Ross
Mountaindale
Liberty
N. Y
Polce
Nesselovitz
Tan’ ‘E Lova
Hama ‘ Hospital
Verice
Ros
Mirs Nussenbaum
Goss
Iowa Column Details a Tragic Suicidal Death
In Iowa Mrs William Greenwell, 56, died by hanging herself with a rope tied to a stair banister while her husband and children played outside. The family found her dead upon returning indoors.
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William Greenwell
Man Arrested After Pistol Fire Shatters Home
Ottumwa reports M F E Smith woke to gunfire and falling plaster in his residence. He found Winford Gaston firing from outside the window into the home. Police arrested Gaston and charged him with carrying a concealed weapon.
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Ottumwa
M. FE
Smith
Winford Gaston
Gaston
City finds nearly a third of fire boxes over 50 years
City electrician Charles Hays reports to Council Bluffs that 12 of 42 fire alarm boxes are over 50 years old. He urges replacement as soon as possible to modernize the system.
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Council
Charles Hays
City Electrician
Mystery of Bag of Human Bones in Missouri Valley
Sheriff C. R. Cross announced the bones found by three school children in a local dump were the left side of a man from a cadaver used in anatomy studies. The discovery titled a local mystery but was resolved as non-criminal.
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Missouri Valley
Sher. C. R. Cross
Sheriff Cross
Drawing Teachers Plan Annual Convention at Ames
More than 100 Iowa high school teachers will attend the second annual drawing conference at the State College on April 2 and 24. O A Olson head of engineering drawing said the event will be hosted in Ames.
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Ames Ames
Iowa
State College
O. A. Olson
Strasburg, O
Board of Education
H. P. Lohrman
Plan for 13 Acre Park and 16000 Pool Approved
Pocahontas construction will start immediately on a 13 acre city park and a 16000 dollar public swimming pool near the courthouse square. The park includes a large softball field two picnic areas a tennis court horseshoe court two shuffleboards two playgrounds and ample parking.
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Pocahontas
Courthouse Square
Clifford Miner Raises Sheep Despite Blindness
Humboldt resident Clifford Miner, a blind sheep raiser and son of Mrs. Helen Miner, reported a successful year with a herd that produced more than 100 lambs. A graduate of the state school for the blind at Vinton, he farms with sheep, pigs, and poultry and is skilled in typing, basket weaving, and furniture caning.
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Humboldt
Clifford Miner
Miner
Helen Miner
State School For the Blind
Vinton
Lince
Elect Officers For College Press Association
James Olson of Morningside College Sioux City was elected president to succeed Kathryn O’Bryan of Coe College Cedar Rapids. Delegates set the 1938 convention for April 16 at Iowa State Teachers College. James George of Coe was named vice president and Paul Weaver of State Teachers was named secretary treasurer. New directors are Phylis Johnson Luther William McLaughlin Coe Wayne Petersen Cornell and bp Alderson Drake.
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Cedar Falls
James Olson
Morningside College
Sioux City
Iowa College Press Association
Kathryn O'Bryan
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Teachers College
James George
Coe
Paul Weaver
State Teachers
Phylis Johnson
Luther
Wiliam McLaughlin Coe
Ayne Petersen
Cornell
BP Alderson
Drake
Iowa Emergency Relief Agency reports March family load
Des Moines says the Iowa Emergency Relief Administration aided an average of 26 235 families daily in March, down 6 percent from February. The drop compares with a 17 percent fall the previous year. Some reduction reflects clients certified to the Works Progress Administration and about 650 percent of relief family heads hold part time work.
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Des Moines
Iowa Emergency Relief Administration
IERA
Works Progress Administration
Senate Judiciary Poll on Roosevelt Court Plan
A Senate Judiciary Committee poll shows the plan for Roosevelt's supreme court overhaul will be reported with no material changes and likely without a favorable recommendation.
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Senate
Washington
INS
Senate Judiciary Committee
Pres. Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Eicher Visits Here Briefly
Congressmen Jed Ce Evener known as Eicher visits his home city for an informal open house hosted by Mr and Mrs Al Ledger. About fifty to sixty locals meet him and discuss President Roosevelts Supreme Court plan. Attendees include Ed Newell Ray Schaffer William Griffin and family from Riverside and Ft Madison Columbus Junction. Eicher plans to speak in Des Moines this evening before returning to Washington DC.
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Jed Ce Evener
Des Moines
Spolse
W.s. Lowa Libo
Leider
Tiecuer
al Ledger
Eicher
Ledger
Ed Newell
Columbus Junction
Ray Schaeffer
Ft. Madison
William Griffin
Riverside
Washington D. C
Fire Boss Trapped in Bellingham Mine Blast
In Bellingham Washington a blast of 400 pounds of dynamite today trapped Fred Lancaster a 45 year old fire boss in a mass of shattered timber and coal workers rushed to the scene to rescue him as clouds of dust filled the mine and the fate of Lancaster remained uncertain
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Bellingham
Wash
Fred Lancaster
Accidental Gun Death Near Keokuk Headlines Tragedy
In Keokuk on April 19 one of two brothers killed during a hunting trip near the Lee county poor farm. Paul Carter, a farm youth from Montrose, died after an accidental discharge from his brother Dale’s gun. He succumbed to injuries in Keokuk hospital.
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Patal Keokuk
Lee County
Paul Carter
Montrose
Dale
Keokuk Hospital
Final Day Marked Century Celebration at Crawfordsville U P Church
Crawfordsville April 19 final and biggest day in the Centennial Week at the United Presbyterian church featured reflections on God's guidance, forefathers, and the church's 100 year legacy. The service included greetings from pastors and members, a letter facsimile, and a sermon by Dr. R. W. Thompson on the continuity of faith.
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Crawfordsville U. P
Crawfordsville
William Smith
Thomas
R. W. Thompson
Monmouth, l
General Assembly
Thompson
St. Louis
Montreal
Canada
Russia accused of organizing in France to aid Spain
Rome report says Vir gid Gayda claims Soviet Russia set up a seven district military zone in France to dispatch volunteers and munitions to Franco Spain. He asserts the zone is a grave danger to France and Europe and could fuel revolutionary action and Soviet penetration in western Europe.
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Rome
Rusia
France
Spain
Virginio Gayda
Gironale de Italia
Gayda
Europe
Washington High School Medley Relay Nets Four Points
Washington high school placed fourth and earned four points in the medley relay at the Oskaloosa relay meet Saturday. Runners were Edward Starr, Robert Eckels, Robert Stevens, and David Pearson. Eckels reached finals in shot put during preliminaries but did not medal.
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Washington High School
Oskaloosa
Edward Starr
Robert Eckels
Robert Stevens
David Pearson
Weather outlook for week of April 19 in Des Moines
The United States Department of Agriculture reports the week of April 19 to 24 will start generally fair with a possible shower period by mid to late week. Temperatures are expected to be normal overall.
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Des Moines
United States Department of Agriculture
Legion Bi monthly meeting scheduled at hall
The American Legion holds its regular bi monthly meeting tomorrow evening in the Legion hall. Routine business will be transacted and some entertainment is planned with refreshments served.
Putnam Home Superintendent Questioned Over Assault Claims
Police questioned Lena Vetlaz a 17 year old inmate at the Windham County Temporary Home for Children Putnam Conn in connection with assault charges against Philip C Provandie 65 the home's superintendent. Reportedly several girl inmates accused him of improper acts.
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Windham County
Putnam, Conn
Lena Vetlaz
Philip C. Provandie
Funeral Tuesday for Mrs Edwards and Fulton leaves pulpit vacant
Large Washington crowd attends Rev D Chalmers Fulton's final United Presbyterian service using Isaiah 55 as text. He notes pulpit vacancy by Keokuk Presbytery and announces next week's filling by Rev H D Richmond of Omaha. Funeral arrangements set for Mrs Sarah Francis Edwards.
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Fulton
Edwards
D. Chalmers Fulton
United Presbyterian Church
Washington
God
Keokuk
United Presbyterian Church of Washington
H. D. Richmond
Omaha
Nebr
Lord's Day Alliance
Rev. Fulton
Funeral for Charles Custer Held Sunday in Oskaloosa
Funeral services for Charles Custer who died Friday in Oskaloosa were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Jones Chapel by Rev. M. C. Carstensen of the Baptist church. Pallbearers included Arthur Harris Ira Mitchell Joe Simmerling Frank Dailey Floyd Roe and Wade Welch. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery.
Roy Turnipseed Rites Held at West Chester Methodist
Funeral services for Roy Turnipseed, who died Friday morning, were held Sunday afternoon in the West Chester Methodist church with Rev. A. W. McBlain officiating. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery. Pallbearers were Don Bishop, Clyde Kennard, Charles Ashby, Ed Klinebure, Keith Herr, and George Shalla. Arrangements were by L. A. Jones.
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Roy Turnipseed
Methodist Church
West Chester
A. W. McBlain
Elm Grove Cemetery
Don Bishop
Clyde Kennard
Charles Ashby
Ed Klinebure
Keith Herr
George Shalla
L. A. Jones
Beatty Freed as Desertion Case Is Dismissed
Floyd Beatty, once jailed on a desertion charge filed by his former wife Virginia Beatty, was released Saturday and the case dismissed for insufficient reasons. The alleged 1934 desertion led to their divorce. Beatty later remarried and now lives in California, formerly residing in Washington.
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Floyd Beatty
Virginia Beatty
Beatty
California
Washington
Helen Hanley Returns to Work at McDaniel Drug Store
Helen Hanley resumes duties at the McDaniel drug store after several weeks of illness. She had been out of work while recovering and is back performing her normal duties.
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Helen Hanley
Sweet
McDaniel Drug Store
Four Licenses To Wed In Clerk Of Court Office
Four marriage licenses were issued in the clerk of court office on Saturday. The couples are Walter Voltner, 29, of Sigourney, and Helen M. Rahloff, 21, of Delta. Jacob Y. Rennberger, 24, of Wellman, and Clara A. Roth, 22, of Wash.
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Walter Voltner
Sigourney
Helen M. Rahloff
Delta
Jacob Y. Rennberger
Wellman
Clara A. Roth
Wash
Dismissal Vote Proposed for Harry C. White
In Des Moines the senate committee recommended dismissal of Harry C. White of Vinton by 6 to 1 after investigating unspecified charges. The report labeled White incapable and unfit, while White’s attorney accused Senator Mason of politics and personal revenge. Action was deferred until a full transcript is presented and the appropriations bill resolved.
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Des Moines
Harry C. White
Vinton
Board of Control
Senate
White
Mason
Walters
Henry J. Grunewald
Blairstown
E. P. Donahue
New Hampton
Packard Plant Settlement Hinted At Detroit Meeting
Alvin MacAuley, Packard president, told stockholders in Detroit on April 19 that a peaceful settlement with the United Auto Workers is expected after the union served the company. He said the tone reduced the likelihood of a strike at Packard, among the latest firms to be served.
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Detroit
Alvin MacAuley
Packard Motor Car Company
United Auto Workers Union
Packard
Ford May Cut Prices as Ford Expands Plants
Detroit April 19 The Ford company signals price reductions aligning with its wage and production promises. Henry Ford plans almost doubling the Windsor plant power capacity and announced a River Rouge facility upgrade with welding advances, prompting industry speculation on cheaper auto assembly. William J Cameron stated wages should rise and prices fall.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
Wall Street
Windsor
William J. Cameron
Ford
River Rogue
Notable Richland and Washington residents named in listing
The notice lists individuals including Stanley J. Williams and Inez I. Meyers of Richland and Roy K R Gordon and Mabel Grace Gamble of Washington, indicating a regional names listing in the public document.
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Hold Ross
Sunshine
Shooting Spree
College Press Association
E.R.A
Conerence
Earle
Penn
George Earle
Anthracite Coal Commission
Lorene Taylor
Marian Waters
Alice Davidson
M. G. Patrick
St. Charles
Donald Zimmerman
F. Wenger
Hopedale
Ill
Wenger
Presbyterian Church
John Goble
Clearfield
Goble
May Virginia Hook
Margaret Walker Stail
John Walker
John Rankin
Russia
W.H.S
Lena Vetiaz
Arby
Square Deal
LONP
Haskins
Union Cemetery
Sarah Francis bKdwardy
Haskins Presbyterian Church
Old Foster Cemetery
Arrange
She Funeral Home
Sarah Francis Rinely
Veter Rinely
Ohio
Louisa County
Denisa Edwards
Ivates Investigation
C. BE. Walters
Toledo
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