Bandit Gang Robs Danbury Iowa Six Stores in Heist
Five armed men in a large car storm Danbury Iowa early today abducted night watchman Tom Walsh, bound him, and looted six town businesses totaling about 600 dollars. They headed to a cornfield with their guard, then returned to collect more loot, while police hunt from Sioux City. A second incident in Centerville describes two men holding up O. J Rude and forcing 400 dollars from a safe.
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Danbury
Iowa
Night Watch
Tom Walsh
Walsh
Sioux City
Here
Ramsack
Maple Valley
Sehhranke
Dock Colbert Meat Market
Keiges Brothers
Meaughlin Confection
Casty
William Cramp
Centerville
O. J Rude
Scott
Rude
County Demos Meeting Honors BE C Eicher for Congress
Democrats from across the county gathered at the Y community room for a noon dinner honoring candidates. BE C Eicher, first district contender, was the principal speaker with F E Smith presiding and J B Rail toastmaster. A pot luck dinner and musical selections complemented an afternoon speaking program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. C. Eicher
Congress
F. E. Smith
J. B. Rail
Iowa eyes federal aid as R F C loan to state banks denied
Iowa officials in Washington failed to secure a 17.5 million Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan for self liquidating projects. The R F C ruled the loan could not be made and only limited relief may come from further advances to liquidate closed banks, with emphasis on assets of closed National banks rather than state banks in receivership. Attorney General Fletcher said state banking laws likely won’t bar loans to state banks under receivership.
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Washington
INS -Iowa
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Morton C. Bogue
Iowa
John Fletcher
Pilgrims Tell Rotary of Westward Journey and Sights
Malcolm Ruddock of Lynn and Dave Elder spoke at the Rotary about an 8500 mile automobile trip west to follow the Santa Fe trail though they diverted to sights such as the Carlsbad Caverns Yosemite National Park and the Big Tree forests. They described cliff dwellings petrified forest and desert vistas with vivid impressions of the fire fall at night and the scale of giant trees two hundred feet tall.
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Malcolm Ruddock
Lynn
Mass
Dave Elder
Rotary
Dave
Malcolm
Middle West
Massachussetts
New England
Massachussetts Doubter
Petrified Forest
Carlsbad Caverns
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite
Rangers
Adam
Button Factory Wins League Championship in Close Finish
American Pearl leads with a 4 1 record after beating Third Ward 9 4 while Troop F fell 6 4 to Second Ward. First Ward topped Fourth Ward 9 6 as schedule ends. Button Factory remains unbeaten in first round and strong in second series. Several teams plan to keep rosters for upcoming independent games.
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Troop F
American Pearl Button Factory
Button Factory
Finishing Touches On High School Gym Floor
George Anderson works on the high school gymnasium floor this week. He has laid the maple surface boards and is sanding to remove rough spots. A dressing will follow to protect the surface for gym use after years of poor repair.
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George Anderson
Police Radio Power Boost Sought in Des Moines
Attorney General John Fletcher of Iowa urged the Federal Radio Commission to grant a lower frequency for GKPY Des Moines. The Des Moines state police station now operates at 404 watts on 2508 kilocycles and reports trouble reaching parts of the state.
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Washington
Federal Radio Commission
John Fletcher
Iowa
GKPY
Des Moines
Fletcher
Old Massachusetts Tales Mention Grandfather Clock
Brief lines note a Massachusetts setting with references to a clock and a group of boys recounting stories in a curious manner. The fragment hints at a nostalgic, informal narrative tone without clear names or dates.
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Massachussetts
Grandpa
Repair Jobs Wanted at Low Prices
Community leaders urge expanding repair work to employ idle men and boost local trade. Economists say more workers on repairs could direct money to Washington shops and revive business, with costs down as materials and labor stay affordable.
Little Faces Semi Final Bid In Southeast Iowa Tennis
Hank Little advanced to the semifinals of the Southeastern Iowa tennis tournament in Ottumwa after beating Rock of Grinnell 5-7 6-2 6-2 in the quarterfinals. Frazier of Ottumwa and Quinlan or Coulter awaited him today with the final at 4 p.m.
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Hank Little
Southeastern Iowa
Ottumwa
Rock of Grinnell
Hank
Mitchell of
Hubert Kolesick
Kenny
Virgil Davis
Des Moines
Frazier
Ken
Tom Cantoni
Stokes
Grinne
Bock
Grinnel
Considera
Quinlan O Coulter
Villages Burned Along Polish Romanian Frontier
Soviet troops began burning villages along a 20 kilometer stretch at the Poland Romania frontier to halt peasant flee efforts. Hundreds reportedly escaped into Poland and Romania as the Dniester river border area has witnessed brutal peasant killings by Soviet guards.
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Warsaw
Poland
Russia
Rumania
Dniester
Barn and Garage Lost in Fire Near Crawfordsville
The hay barn and garage on the Wilbert Rose farm three miles northeast of Crawfordsville burned yesterday afternoon. A separator and tools could not be saved, oats and hay were destroyed, and a hog herd was damaged. Firefighters used buckets as equipment failed. EF. L. Davis and Robert Howell collided in town en route to the blaze, with Davis sustaining shoulder and eye injuries.
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Crawfordsville
Aug
Wilbert Rose
Here
Rose
Theouse
EF. L. Davis
Robert Howell
Davis
Mr. Davis
Clarence Schnoebelen
Riverside
Parmers Mutual
Joe McCreedy
Hasking Wee Fost
Farmers Mutual
County Mutual
Night Police Officer Named for South and East Sides
Chest er Williams was named as the night police officer for the south and east business area. Aged about 25, he was one of five applicants and will begin duties tonight. The city authorities granted him police power along with William Bailey for the north and west sides. The three night officers will now have full police powers with night marshal W. B. Edwards.
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Chester Williams
William Bailey
W. BK. Edwards
Thousands killed fleeing during past year
Report notes thousands have died trying to escape over the last year, highlighting dangerous conditions and heavy losses for those seeking freedom.
Markets Muddle through Partisan Gripes and Stock Swaps
Beverly Hills columnist blasts Republicans for market moves aimed at winning votes in November. He argues earnings should drive stock raises, criticizes self serving trading, and warns the tactic could backfire, noting Democrats acted harm free.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Y M C A boards names new committees
At a Y M C A board meeting held yesterday evening the year’s committees were appointed by President D D Sherman and ratified by the board. The Phyweal- Qtand committee includes Lee Holland and Dr F W Bkastwood among others. Other panels cover Religious, Boys work, Finance and House with named members listed.
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Y. M.C.A Board
D. D. Sherman
Phyweal
Qtand Tuer
Lee Holland
F. W. Bkastwood
Freshwaters
Leo Hoover
Frank Sage
Carl Hedges
Lemmon
J. A. Taylor
Marion George
Roys
D. J. Ross
J. H Peet
G. N. Barclay
Ralph Shannon
Dick McCleery
Orville Elder
Leslie Dunlap
W. Livingston
Charles W. Davis
J. M. Bratton
W. T. Carson
Fred Stewart
Foster Bickel
Decrease Shown in Feeder Cattle on Iowa Farms
A five percent drop in feeder cattle on Iowa farms this year is reported by the Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics. The bulletin shows states east of the Mississippi had 14 percent more cattle on feed, while states west had 12 percent fewer. Iowa feeders expect to buy stock soon to lift the state's feeder cattle level above last year’s late-year average.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Miss Hope Huston Shoppers at Local Store
Miss Hope Huston of Crawfordville shopped here this morning in a brisk outing.
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Miss Hope Huston
Crawfordaville
Believed thieves cause county barn fires near Dublin
Last night a barn and its contents on H. A. Engle farm near Dublin were burned. Thieves suspected, harness and tools found nearby with matches, possibly starting the blaze. No livestock harmed. Losses insured by Washington County Farmers Mutual.
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H. A. Engle
Dublin
Washington
Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
Criticism Sought for Corps Drumming After State Contest
Dr. T. J. Pease, commander of the Leon Beatty post drum and bugle corps, asked Fort Dodge for expert judging criticism of the local corps drumming at the state contest. The score sheet shows Washington corps high in maneuvering bugling cadence and marching but 16th of 18 in drumming.
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T. J. Pease
Leon Beatty Post
Fort Dodge
Field predicts rising prosperity in Iowa crops
Neighbor Henry Field, a nurseryman and radio operator who defeated Sen. Brookhart for the Republican nomination, says Iowa is headed for better times with 60 percent higher prices for hogs eggs and butter fat. He notes stock market optimism and plans a nationwide speaking tour before Hoover's nomination. Field expects an all Republican Iowa in the fall.
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Chicago
Iowa
Henry Field
Smith W. Brookhart
Field
Washington
Hoover
Benefit Kittenball Game Friday At Junkin Field
A benefit kittenball game will be played Friday evening at Junkin Field on South Fourth Avenue. The American Pearl team faces an All Stars lineup managed by Leo Mangold with players from five league teams. Six girls will collect contributions to cover a player’s hospital bill from a broken leg, and Washington business men are urged to attend.
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Junkin Field
South Fourth Avenue
American Pearl
All Stars
Leo Marigold
Ted Brown
McGit and
Edmondson
Leo Mangold
Dale Kitéey
Neil Jacobs
Marion McAvoy Dietrich
Joe Dougall
Clifford Monroe
Elmer McFadden
John Custer
Washington
Farm Bureau Meet for Clay Township
A Clay township farm bureau meeting was held yesterday in Clay church with about 70 attendees. The 40 club girls directed the program featuring a violin solo by Esther Parcell a demonstration on the economy of breakfast foods an accordion number by Robert Day motion pictures by County Agent H J Montgomery and a George Washington pageant by 4H club girls.
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Farm Bureau
Clay Township
Clay Church
Esther Parcell
Robert Day
H. J. Montgomery
State Drum Contest Judge Leads Prominent Showcase
A prominent judge featured at the state contest's drumming showcase draws attention amid competitive performances. The event highlighted skilled solo and ensemble pieces with possible awards and recognition for top performers.
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Bandit
County Demos Meeting
Eicher
U. S
Johnstown
Pennsylvania City
McCloskey
Bethlehem Steel Co
Tell OF
Libby Holman Reynolds
Smith Reynolds
Walker
Winston-S
Fordsville
Chester Willa
Charles Phillips
Uke
Roger
Engle Farm
Shenandoah
Hutt
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