Maquoketa Star Players and Anecdotes From The Court
A nostalgic collage recalls Maquoketa junior college star George Jones and defender Franny Mangold clashing in games. It blends jokes about long-ago figures from Washington and Nevada with brief quips on pride, ethics, and memory, concluding with light court-room humor.
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Maquoketa Junior College
George Jones
Washington
Maquoketa
Franny Mangold
Mr. Jones
Yen
Franny
Carson City
Nevada
George Jonn
District Court Notice of Quiet Title in Washington County
A petition filed in Washington County District Court seeks to quiet and confirm C J Jungbluth’s fee simple ownership of a described Washington County Iowa property over claims by numerous defendants and unknown claimants. The case warns appearance is required by the September 1941 term. failure results in judgment by default.
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District Court OF
Iowa
Washington County. Co
J. Jungbluth
Clerk of the District Court of
Washington County
C. J. Jungbluth
District Court
Washington
A reporter who edited a paper 50 years questions hell
A short social chat turns to a neighbor's child, then a quip about a newspaper editor who for fifty years doubts hell. The joke implies skepticism after long editorial work. The exchange blends polite gossip with a dry humor line about belief and profession.
Unlucky Months for Weddings Mentioned in Odd Dialogue
A quirky snippet shows a pastor greeting May and a joke about unlucky wedding months. The scene features a father noting twins May and a sales clerk debating shoe styles as a bellhop calls for Mr Popkanoskovitch and an insurance agent suggests accident coverage.
Press Portraits Poise in Traffic Sparks Quiet Thought
In a busy scene the subject renders calm amid noise, a silent moment under pressure. The portrait captures poise as traffic rumbles around, a subtle reflection on attention and reaction in public space.
They Met in Bombay opens at State with Gable Russell
Clark Gable and Rosalind Russell co star in They Met in Bombay a adventure romance opening Sunday at the State Theatre. The film follows their rival crooks across the East setting from Empire Day in Bombay to Hong Kong as they flee police and entangle in international intrigue.
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Clark Gable
Rosalind Russell
Lombay
Far East
Ar East
Bombay
State Theatre
East
West
Gable
Miss Russell
Rosalind Perfect
Hong Kong
Navy Benefits Offerings Highlight Service Perks
A concise listing outlines Navy benefits including pension after 20 years, free medical and dental care, nutritious meals, athletic programs, free amusements, and vacations with pay to reinforce service value.
John Dawson Dies in Michigan
John Dawson of Three Oaks Michigan a former Columbus Junction resident died suddenly at his Michigan home on August 6. Funeral services will be held there August 10. He leaves a widow Lena Hanft two daughters a son and several siblings. Relatives also report the death of Mrs Frank Oesterreicher a former resident of New Virginia Iowa and funeral services in Rising City Nebraska. Also noted is the death of Mrs John Lundquist of Sioux City at age 52 after paralysis with her husband in charge of the lodge duties.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
John Dawson
Three Oaks
Mich
Dawson
Lena Hanft
New Virginia
Iowa
Rising City
Neb
Lundquist
John Lundquist
Sioux City
Eastern Star Lodge
Elee
Gable Redeems Self With Heroic Uniform Assumption
The narrative centers on Gable who reclaims honor by donning a uniform he once deserved. The act drives the plot toward a sudden climactic turning point, revealing courage and personal redemption.
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Gable
Dancer Romero Goss Jitterbug in Dance Hall
Cesar Romero, Hollywood’s leading ballroom exponent, performs a jitterbug in the new film Dance Hall. The picture opens at the Fox Theatre Sunday through Tuesday, with Jewell Gowan and Dean Collins helping him perfect the complex steps. William Henry, June Storey, and J. Edward Bromberg head the cast.
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Cesar Romero
Hollywood
Fox Theatre
Cesar
JewellcGowan
Dean Collins
William Henry
June Storey
J. Edward Bromberg
Edith Orr Elected Secretary of Columbus School Board
Edith Orr was elected secretary of the Columbus Independent School District board to succeed Anna Mulhern who died June 29. Kenneth Woodruff was elected to teach upper grades at Columbus City to replace Dean Jacobs who is in military service. The Columbus Canning factory began this season's tomato pack with local growers supplying quality fruit and employing residents. J G Roach Eldon visits daughter Mrs Nile Jones and Jimmy Jones plans to enter three calves in the Four H division at the Louisa County fair next week. Edward Gabriel of Kansas City came to visit before entering induction service and had worked for a wholesale jewelry company.
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Edith Orr
Board of Education
Columbus Independent School District
Anna Mulhern
Kenneth Woodruff
Columbus City
Dean Jacobs
United States
Columbus
J. G. Roach
Eldon
Nile Jones
Jimmy Jones
Louisa County Fair
Edward Gabriel
Kansas City
Ed Gabriel
John Davis
Carolyn
Marshalltown
W. J. Schafer
Vernard Driscoll
Stephen
Williamsburg
R. J. McCleery
Hugh
Laurel
Billa Dennison
Colby
Kansas
M. R. Allen
Elizabeth Emry
Washington, D. C
Fred Crawford
Mt Rainier Lost Peak Height After Eruption
The mountain, once the tallest U S peak at about 16 000 feet, was reduced by a violent eruption by 2 000 feet and dropped to third place among U S mountains.
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Mt. Rainier
United States
U. S
Indians Granted Citizenship by Act of Congress 1924
The act passed by Congress on June 2, 1924 conferred citizenship on all Indians born within the United States territorial limits.
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Congress
The
United States
Useful Walls Create Recessed Kitchen Shelving Project
A bare unused wall in many kitchens can be transformed into attractive recessed shelves. This design idea highlights efficient space use and a clean, integrated look for storage and display.
Airplane Service Expands Regular Routes in East Asia
An airplane company now operates regular service over routes totaling 10 448 miles in East Asia. The expansion marks broader regional coverage and indicates ongoing growth in regional air travel.
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Asia
One Airplane Company
East Asia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brown
New Zealand
Scott
Jones
Disraeli
Johnny Warstat
Warstat
Carl
Frank Warstat
North Avenue Beach
Chicago
Johnny Warstat, Jr
Frank
Johnny
Simon P. Teeple
Richard Moore
Joseph Neal
Joseph B. Davis
Samuel Embree
George R. Stover
John E.malin
Caleb S. Cleaves
Jemima Malin
George C. Vincent
Martha D. Vincent
G. C Vincent
George Vincent
M. D. Vincent
David P. Sturges
Maria Sturges
Samuel McClelland
Hugh M. McClelland
G. H. Lewis
C. A. Lewis
A. S. Cowden
E. B. Cowden
Elizabeth B. Cowden
Sarah C. Pollock
Joseph Pollock
Geo. H. Lewis
Julia P. Lewis
Chs. A Lewis
Evanna Lewis
Chas. A. Lewis
Go. H. Lewis
George H. Lewis
Wm.a. Moore
Christopher B. Rogers
C. B
Julia A. Pratt
Board of Commissioners
Iowa Territory
Joseph Neale
Board of County
Morgan Hart
James Dawson
W. Co
I. T
Amos Embree
Benjamin Hogan
John Waugherty
Nancy M. Daugherty
Brice W. Weirs
William Mc
Ann K. Ferguson
J. M. Shilling
W. H. Moore
Lora Yarnell
Warren Melick
Florence Lewis
Cora Maloney
J. W. Melick
Wm. Confore
Cora Maroney Lord
Harry Morgan
W. T. Lord
Ada C. Dewey
Anna Dawson
A. J. Dawson
Cedar Rapids Sash & Door Company
J. J. Minick
St. Louis Fire
William McAbraham
Nancy McAbraham
William Barnes
W. Barnes
Jane N. Barnes
William EE. Woodstock
M. A. E. Woodstock
William Barns
W. Barns
Wm. E. Woodstock
S. M. Cox
County of
State of
Marion George
Samuel Everett Woodstock
James H. Woodstock
Margaret J. Woodstock
Samuel BE. Woodstock
Ellen “J. ] Woodstock
Lydia A. Crawford
Lydia J. Crawford
Oliver Crawford
Mathew R. Crawford
Ann Jane Crawford
Frances Della Crawford
Lydia Edith Crawford
N. A. Crawford
W. M. Terry
Nellie Dpd. Gaston
Nellie D. Mohr
C. F. Mohr
Emma Chase
R. Dewey
William W. McGaughey
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Palooka
Pastor
May
Little May
Daddy
Jenkins
Popkanoskovitch
Popkanosvitch
Mr. Popkanoskovitch
WWE
Detroit News
Angus
Golf
Ruud Automat
Ruud
Reteay
Brum
Lemmon's Drug
WMT
Navy
Michigan
Oesterreicher
Junction
Die
Romero Gos
BR. P. L
Etter
S. Iowa
Washington, Iowa
Iowa State Banking Dept
Mac’s
Anna L. Coghill
Canada
Jesus
Pillis
Elephant
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