Backstage in Iowa Politics
Des Moines reports on the Iowa supreme court’s plan to reform 1851 era procedural rules with an advisory committee of 15 eminent attorneys led by Wayne Cook of Davenport. New rules aim for speedy litigation. changes go into effect by 1948 after legislative review and court recommendation.
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Frank T. Nye
Des Moines
High Court
Wayne
Cook
Davenport
Common Lowan
Supreme Court
United States
Great Britain
Thailand
Siam
Far East
Britain
Japan
Burma
Singapore
Netherlands East Indies
China
Saigon
Indo- China
Chicago police probe death of Florence Stoll and Francis Ross
In Chicago, officers questioned 6 year old Charles Stoll as they investigate the deaths of his mother Florence Stoll 26 and Francis Ross 42 found dead in a car in a forest preserve parking area. Coroner says carbon monoxide poisoning appears to be cause.
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Chicago
Charles Stoll
Florence Stoll
Francis Ross
Clark Gable Fun to Work With Says Miss Russell
Rosalind Russell praises Clark Gable as cooperative co star in They Met in Bombay at the State Theatre. She says he never blocks her scenes or uses sharp tactics and he even requested script changes to aid her performance.
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Clark Gable
Miss Russell
Bombay
Hollywood
Gable
Rosalind Russell
State Theatre
China Seas
Working with Clark Gable Praised by Miss Russell
Miss Russell said working with Clark Gable was enjoyable and professional. She noted he never used tricks, kept focus during takes, and brightened the set with humor to ease tension.
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Miss Russell
Clark Gable
North Prairie Flower Social Notes Aug 11
Last Sunday at North Prairie Mrs Daryl Oldfield hosted guests including Eddie Jones and grandson Eddie Keith Wilson and others from Keota and area. Several neighbors visited, Washington callers noted, new oil spread south of Straw College school.
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D. F. Smith
North Prairie Flower
Daryl Oldfields
Eddie Jones
Eddie
Keith Wilson
Haredi Schult
Okin Bisoho
Arthur Jones
Keota
C R. Oldfield
Helen Ruth Durian
Roy Page
Harold Schulty
LeRoy Schulty
Washington
Hal Norton
H. J. Myers
Elizabeth Young
Richard
Harley Davidson
Donald Smith
Straw College School
H. L. Huber
Bank numbers dip in 1939 while deposits rise
Banks in the United States decreased from 15,287 in 1938 to 15,082 in 1939. Deposits rose by more than $3,000,000,900, signaling a shift in the banking system during the period.
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United States
Brazil Land Area and Jungle Coverage Highlighted
The report notes Brazil as the largest South American nation with 2,103,110,000 acres of land, much of which is jungle.
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Brazil
South America
Complete Cycle Riders for Fair
Motor-cycle races at the Louisa county fair in Columbus Junction begin August 13 with top riders from across the United States. Johnny Spiegelhorst and his brother Harvey join rivals including Charles Timmerman, Richard Gross, Bob Ladage, and George Auld in a race program featuring time trials starting at 1 PM on Wednesday.
Races at 2 30 list of entrants and reunion data
The notice lists entrants for a 2 30 race and notes a swell to 30 participants. Names include Charles Timmerman Norton Rock Island Ill Vernard Whatoff Ames Lee Stacy Triumph Waterloo Robert Remke Triumph Waterloo Charles Chenowatt Harley Davidson Ottumwa Robert Cooper Indian Alburnett Kenn Fuller Indian Davenport Chick Regan Indian Davenport Bob Ladage Indian Cedar Rapids Bob Wims Indian Cedar Rapids Miles Locker Indian Cedar Rapids George Auld Indian Cedar Rapids John Spiegelhoff Indian Milwaukee Wis Lyle Smith Indian Rock Island Ill Charles Green Harley Davidson Rock Island Ill Dick Gross Indian Fond du Lac Wis Dick Johnson Indian Cedar Rapids Johnny Egberg Indian Minneapolis Minn Harvey Spiegelhoff Indian Milwaukee Wis Giff Henderson Harley Davidson St Paul Minn Reuben Litz Harley Davidson St Paul Minn. McCullough Reunion The 75th annual reunion of John and Elizabeth Gordon McCullough's descendants was held at Weed Park Muscatine with about 70 in attendance. Albert McCullough 84 Columbus Junction and Alex McCullough Muscatine are the last remaining members of the family that came from Coshocton county Ohio on June 8 1866. Arthur McCullough is reunion president and Ray McCullough is secretary. Joint Picnic The Missionary society and the Glendine circle of the United
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Charles Timmerman
Norton
Rock Island
Ill
Vernard Whatoff
Harley Davidson
Ames
Lee Stacy
Triumph
Waterloo
Robert Remke
Charles Chenowatt
Ottumwa
Robert Cooper
Alburnett
Kenn Fuller
Davenport
Chick Regan
Bob
Minneapolis
Minn
Harvey Spiegelhoff
Milwaukee
Wis
Giff Henderson
St. Paul
Reuben Litz
McCullough
John and
Elizabeth Gordon McCullough
Weed Park
Muscatine
Albert McCullough
Columbus Junction
Alex McCullough
Coshocton County
Ohio
Here
Arthur McCullough
Ray McCullough
Mrs. Smith Dies In Denham Home
Nancy Anne Smith 84 lifelong Columbus City resident died at 11 20 a m Sunday at the Denham home where she resided the last three years after a period of illness. Born November 5 1856 to Warner and Rebecca Selman in Columbus City she was widow of Civil War veteran Harry Smith. Survived by sister Mrs Mary Buffington 88 of Columbus City and several nieces and nephews Funeral services 2 p m Tuesday at J C Richie funeral home burial in Columbus City cemetery She was a member of the Christian church.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Nancy Anne Smith
Mae Denham
Columbus City
Warner
Rebecca Selman
Ohio
Harry Smith
Mary Buffington
J. C. Richie
Smith
The
Christian Church
Polar Bear Walks on Icy Glassy Surfaces
A polar bear is described as never slipping on glassy ice with thick fur on the soles of its feet providing traction enabling walking and running on slippery surfaces.
Presbyterian Picnic At Columbus Chautauqua Park
The Presbyterian church of Columbus City held a Thursday noon joint picnic at Colum bus chautauqua park. Mrs. Alice Caldwell led the program which included Alma Johnston from Richmond Virginia giving a talk on Y W C A work.
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Presbyterian Church of
Columbus City
Columbus Chautauqua Park
Alice Caldwell
Y.W.C.A
Alma Johnston
Richmond
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