Gillespie Nominated as U S Marshal for Southern Iowa
Des Moines druggist James Gillespie has been recommended by the justice department for United States marshal in southern Iowa. The four year term proposal has been sent to the White House. Gillespie, a longtime officer of the Iowa Independent Retail Merchants Association, previously won a 1936 Polk County senate seat as the first Democratic senator from the area in 50 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
James, Gillese
Justice Department
United States
Iowa
White House
Gillespie
Clyde J. Herring
George Miller
Iowa Independent Retail Merchants’ Association
State Senate
George A. Wilson
Polk County
Meat Packers Set Early Wage Increases for Thousands
Chicago April 23 Eight percent raises announced by Cudahy Wilson and Swift affect over 33 000 workers nationwide. Wilson and Co plans for about 15 000 in their plants while Cudahy exchange adds 11 000 manual workers. Armour and Co weighs action. Morrell Packing Co also considering a general raise for its employees. Hormel and Co reports wage hikes for about 3 300 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cudahy &Co
Wilson & Co
Swift & Co
Armour and Co
Wilson and Co
Cudahy Exchange
Morrells
Ottumwa
Morrell Packing, Co
Camels Anst Root Stan
George A. Hormel & Co
Sioux City Tavernkeeper Detained as Authorities Probe Death
Ward Reisdorph, a Sioux City tavernkeeper, remained jailed as city and Woodbury County officials conferred on the death of Roy Haskins, 55. Coroner J M Kingston called the death suspicious, with Dr R A Dobson noting Haskins was found unconscious at the Reisdorph tavern suffering head injuries and bleeding from the nose and mouth. Three head lacerations were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Reisdorph
Woodbury County
Roy Haskins
J. M. Kingston
Haskins
R. A. Dobson
Dobolticers
Rohde Sentenced for Threat to State Representative
Walter Rohde of Mont Pleasut was sentenced by Federal Judge Charles A. Dewey after pleading guilty to mailing a threatening letter to State Representative Harlan C. Foster. Rohde is serving a state prison term imposed March 24 for terrorizing residents of a dwelling. The probe followed an alleged attempt to kill the legislator when a bullet grazed his farm home window in January.
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Keokuk
Walter Rohde
Mont Pleasut
Tmer
Yton
Charles A. Dewey
Rohde
Harlan C. Foster
Carroll District Judge Sentences Juvenile for Auto Larceny
Jerome Leichtle of Milwaukee, 16, received 10 years in the Anamosa reform school for auto larceny. He was the driver in a stolen car involved in a three car crash near Denison on April 4. Mrs. Fred Textor of Coon Rapids died from the accident. the car belonged to Eugene Koenig of Halbur, who reported the theft from a Carroll street.
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Carroll
Hutchinson
Jerome Leichtle
Milwaukee
Wis
Anamosa Reformatory
Leichtle
Denison
Fred Co. Textor
Coon Rapids
Eugene Koenig
Halbur
Carroll Street
Soil Too Wet For Field Work In Iowa
Des Moines reports frequent rains kept fields saturated last week. WW Decker, assistant federal meteorologist, notes oats and barley planting 75 to 100 percent complete in the south two thirds but only 25 to 50 percent in the northwest. northeast barely started. Early seed stands are good. plowing slow. some potatoes and gardens planted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
WW. Decker
Mrs. Richardson 73 Dies After Stroke in Washington
Mrs. Samuel Richardson 73 of Washington died this morning at 11 10 after a paralytic stroke. She had suffered a prior stroke six years ago and had been in failing health. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 pm at L A Jones funeral home conducted by Dr R C Keagy. She was born June 13 1867 in Dutch Creek township to Eve and Catherine Garrett. Her husband died November 17 1929. She leaves one daughter Nondas Richardson and two sisters.
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Sam Richardson
Washington
L. A. Jones
R. C. Keagy
Methodist Church
Richardson
Dutch Creek Township
Evi
Catherine
Lope) Garrett
Nondas Richardson
Sinister House mystery to thrill Junior College audience
The Junior College presents Sinister House, a Thursday and Friday night mystery drama. Cast members praise the show as suspenseful and funny with a touch of tragedy, featuring Norene McFarland, Beverly Niffenegger, Lois Humble, Edith Megehesen, Virginia Utterback, and others. Tickets sold at Phillips and Hebner's drug store.
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Sinister House
Norene McFarland
Norene
Madame Moray
Phyllis Shalla
Hepzibah Lacey
Frances Hayes
Jennie Lacey
Helen Kehoe
Edith Burke
Mable Finney
Mrs. Dirks
Dorothea Snyder
Pease-Blossom
Margaret Hennon
Midge
Phillips and Hebner’s Drug Store
Obituary fragment lists Horn Richardson and Garrett families
Mrs Joe Horn and Mrs Louise Richardson of Washington, five brothers. William Garrett of Aurola, Ind., and Everette Fred George and Albert Garrett of Washington.
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Joe Horn
Louise Richardson
Washington
William Garrett
Aurola, Ind
Everette
Fred
George
Albert Garrett
Annual Meeting of Y M C A Set for May 6
The Washing ton Y M C A announces its 1941 annual meeting will be in the Y building community room on Tuesday evening May 6. A 6:30 dinner precedes the program and business session with attendance invited for the dinner and gathering. Committees are named for arrangements and decorations.
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Washington Y.M.C.A
Washington
Claude Tucker
Ralph Shannon
Richard Stewart
John Yousling
Dave Elder
John Winga
O. B. Schmitt
Stan Kiesey
Medical Advisor Visits Washington County Draft Board
Lt. Col. Robert S. Shane, medical advisor for Iowa selective service, conferred with Washington county officials and 16 physicians on the physical exam program for men slated for induction. With about 1,900 Iowa inductees expected in May and more later, county exams will exceed Dr. Boice’s capacity. cooperation from doctors was pledged as Shane tours the state.
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Robert S. Shane
State Selective Service
Washington
Washington County Draft Board
Washington County
Shane
Iowa
C. A. Boice
Selective Service Board
Medical Society
Wapello
Sigourney
National Guards
Army
Navy
Boice
Cashier and Bandit in Gun Fight At Local Bank
A lone bandit robbed Home State Bank in Louisville Nebraska and fled after a gun battle with cashier H D Koop. Koop fired two shots into the bandit's gasoline tank disabling the getaway car. the bandit escaped in a Dodge county licensed vehicle.
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Louisville
Neb
H. D. Koop
Koop
District Holstein Men to Meet Here
Holstein breeders of southeast Iowa District will gather at the Washington county farm Bureau office Friday evening April 25 to plan the district Holstein show at Wellman on June 20 and the StateHolstein Breeders picnic. Officers and directors of the Association are expected to attend. They will also discuss a judging contest for 4 H members and vocational agriculture students.
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South
Iowa
Washington County Farm Bureau
Wellman
Holstein Breeders Association
Driver Charged With Drunken Driving After Patrol Stop
State Patrolman Don Braden stopped a car on No 92 near Ainsworth and arrested Joe Schlatter of Crawfordsville 42 a county highway maintenance crew member. Schlatter charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and bound over to the grand jury after waiving preliminary hearing. $500 bond posted.
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Don Braden
No. 92
Ainsworth
Joe Schlatter
Crawfordsville
Schlatter
Justice of the Peace
J. E. Bovee
Regional appeal board service noted in state section
A fragment confirms an individual serving as the x ray man on the regional appeal board for a section of the state. The text provides limited context and does not name locations or dates.
Ten Farms Sold Here in 2 Years Under Federal Farm Tenancy Act
Washington county has sold ten farms under the Bankhead Jones tenancy act in two years with total cost $83,570. Five farms this year averaged 121 acres each at about $8,369 per farm including repairs. Buyers include Robert E. Miksch and John R. Yeggy families who plan dairy hog programs. The Farm Security Administration oversees the program with soil conservation and lime support. The county advisory committee led by Joseph Knotek and Otto Schmitter aided farm selections.
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Washington County
Henry J. Kiene
Crawfordsville
Max Owen
Cecil F. Rooks
Herman Pehler
Ainsworth
Jesse C. Marr
Robert E. Miksch
Wellston
Mr. Miksch
John R. Yeggy
Farm Security Administration
Joseph F. Knotek
Washington
Otto W. Schmitter
Richland
Wade A. Gardner
Wellman
Gardner
Thomas H. Huston
Huston
Bundles for Britain Meeting At Local YMCA Friday
A Friday 7:30 PM meeting at the YMCA will discuss forming a local Bundles for Britain branch. Iowa City representatives will explain the group’s aims to aid war stricken Britain with medical supplies clothing knitwear and bedding.
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Y.M.C.A
Bandles For Britain, Inc
Iowa City
England
Britain
New York City
Fruit Tree Freeze Damage Much Worse in Washington County
County agent J W Chandler reports that the November 1 freeze caused severe damage to fruit trees in Washington County. Ex tension horticulturist S W Edgecombe finds many young trees killed, mid aged trees injured, and old trees least affected, with Jonathans possibly bearing fruit again this year. West side trunk injuries and crotch damage noted. fertilization with sodium nitrate or ammonium sulfate advised for damaged trees. Spraying recommended unless trees are entirely killed.
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Washington County
J. W. Chandler
S. W. Edgecombe
Plan to rehabilitate famous corn map to cover Festicorn deficit
Chairman Carl W. Klein disclosed a financial report showing $1,050 unpaid bills after last October’s Festicorn. The map, built from over a million corn kernels, could be rented for show use to generate funds, with prior $300 rental from a hybrid corn company. The map committee and Chamber of Commerce will oversee rebuilding and exhibition as a potential deficit solution.
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Iowa
Carl W. Klein
General Corn Show Committee
Klein
Davenport
Washington County
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Map Committee
Festborn
Funeral of Allen Stewart
Funeral services for William Allen Stewart were held yesterday afternoon at Shemans funeral home conducted by Rev. George Kerr of the United Presbyterian church. The pallbearers were Ross Van Nostrand Fort Sherman George Foster Ross Galloway Lloyd Walker and Fred Donaldson. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
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Allen Stewart
William Allen Stewart
Sheman’s Funeral
George Kerr
United Presbyterian Church
Ross van Nosstrand
Fort
Farm Bureau Opens Sprey Ecard Service Again
Sprey ecards are being sent out from the Farm Bureau office. Those desiring this service should leave their name at the office.
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Sprey Ecards
Farm Bureau
Threaten Probe Of Coal Strike Looms In DC
Senator Harry S. Truman, chair of a special committee investigating defense, notified soft coal operators and union leaders that a probe will begin into the current shutdown unless bituminous production resumes by Friday morning. White House aides said President is monitoring the situation.
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Washington, D.C
Harry S. Truman
Missouri
Defense
Whitehouse
Stephen Early
Presi
Battle for Athens on New Line
Allied forces clash near Athens as Greece's western government surrenders. King George flees to Crete as German troops push toward the Peloponnese amid heavy bombardment and shipping losses.
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Athens
George
Crete
Thermopylae Pass
Greece
Great Britain
Continent
London
Berlin
Rome
Peloponnesos
Mediterranean
Aopulates
Plymouth
England
United States
U.S
John G. Winant
107 Librarians At Meeting Here
One hundred seven librarians assistants and library trustees registered for the morning session of the southeast district Library meeting at the First Presbyterian church. Registration was led by Mrs A Anderson and Mrs George W Rudiger with additional registrations expected in the afternoon. Grace Stephen and Ruth Lytle welcomed attendees.
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First Presbyterian Church
A. Anderson
George W. Rudiger
Grace Stephen
Ruth Lytle
Albert Hollingshead
Albia
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Tey
Samuel Richardson
Holstein
Shalla
Veggy Bay Farms
Fred Jr. Shalla
Richmond
Brinton Estate
Brighton
New Jersey
Lakewood
N. J
Bandles For
Istanbul
United Press
Librarians
Dhat Roosevelt
Warm Springs
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