Iowa Column Reports Mayor Lord Suspended Over Ouster Petition
Muscatine district court suspended Mayor Herman B. Lord after a petition alleges negligence in office. Plaintiffs include M. P. Bomke John Alexander Addison J. Phillips Louise Butler and ODeForresta Allen. Alexander and Phillips are former police officers.
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Muscatine
Herman B.lord
D. W. Jackson
M. P. Bomke
John Alexander
Addison J. Phillips
Louise Butler
Odeforresta Allen
Alexander
Phillips
Amnesiac Found Wandering Near Hickory Grove
A man with amnesia was found wandering in a field near Hickory Grove wearing only underwear. He believed he was at the Chicago Illinois post office and officers seek to identify him as a Chicago postal employee.
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Davenport
Hickory Grove
Chicago
War on Ants Fleas Beetles in Statehouse
Des Moines officials launched a campaign against insect pests occupying the state capitol building. The executive council ordered measures to eradicate ants fleas and beetles from the premises.
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Statehouse
Des Moines
State Capitol
Liggett Drug Co Attacks Cigaret Permit Action
Liggett Drug Co. attacks Ottumwa city council over denial of a cigarette permit for its Ottumwa store. The firm filed a mandamus petition claiming political discrimination after its July 29 application was rejected.
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Liggett Drug Co
Cigaret
Ottumwa
Justice Parks Hurt in Car Crash After Reaching for Cigar
Hampton official Justice D W Parks suffered a wrenched neck when his car struck a light post after he bent to pick up a dropped cigar. His wife Mrs Parks rode with him and sustained a head laceration.
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Hampton
D. W. Parks
Hay Fever Victim Appeals For Weed Removal
Waterloo residents suffer hay fever as ragweed and goldenrod ruin the air. Affected citizens urge owners of vacant lots and parking to cut weeds to ease symptoms and curb allergens this season.
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Waterloo
Mesquakie Indians Pow Wow Opens With Notable Costumes
The twenty second annual Mesquakie Indians pow wow opened on the reservation before a small audience. A strong display from the Winnebago of Wisconsin joined the event, and this year’s dances featured improved costumes with more feathers worn for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Oil Firms Drop Seven Hundred Men in Iowa
About 700 Iowa workers have been laid off by major oil companies operating in the state since the chain store tax bill took effect July 1, according to a report from the American Petroleum Institute of New York.
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Des Moines
American Petroleum Institute of New York
N. Y
New Courses At Parsons College Announced For Next Year
Fairfield. Dr. Raymond J. Powell says Parsons College will offer 11 new courses in the coming school year. A course in observation and practice teaching will be provided with Fairfield High School during both semesters, along with a typing and shorthand course.
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Fairfield
Raymond J. Powell
Parsons College
Fairfield High School
Reno Attack on Wallace Interrupted by Durango Shipmen
Milo Reno continued his attack on President Roosevelt and Secretary Wallace in Dubuque as about 500 members of the Durango Shipping Association interrupted him with frequent heckling during the session.
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Reno
Wallace
Dubuque
Milo Reno
Roosevelt
Durango Shipping Association
Benteco opens new meat market led by Clyde Godske
Clyde Godske, formerly of Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, now manages Benteco’s new meat market in its relocated store. He and his wife reside at 502 North Iowa Avenue, Roy Mallory home. Godske says he would enjoy living in Washington.
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Benteco
Clyde Godske
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Roy Mallory
North
Iowa Avenue
Washington
Mr. Godske
Unlicensed drivers face action after sparse exam turnout
Two drivers examiners from Sigourney faced 15 no shows out of 17 applicants for automobile license exams. The unused names will be turned over to the state highway patrol for potential charges. Examinations resume next Thursday. old licenses may cover holders until new ones arrive.
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R. W. Warner
DD. &. Kelly
Sigourney
State Highway Patrol
Justice Court
Kelly
Fuiure
Kelley
County Livestock Judging Team at Johnson Co Show
The Washington county 4-H judging team attended the Johnson county show led by John Quist. Members Donald Rinner, Lloyd Marek, Merle Warner, Everett Hayes competed with Karl Schurman. Dale Williams won with 425 of 450. Hayes 416. Rinner 411. Marek 378. Warner 377. Large Washington delegation. show noted for many entries across baby beeves, beef heifers, dairy heifers, sheep and hogs.
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Washington County
Johnson County
John Quist
Donald Rinner
Lloyd Marek
Merle Warner
Everett Hayes
Karl Schurman
Dale Williams
Washington
Stow
Alaska pilots scale Mount McKinley with friends
Anchorage Aug 14. AMS N Rogers reports a day off spent flying with Joe Crosson and Joe Berrows in a Lockheed Electra. They climbed Mount McKinley, gliding past mountain sheep moose and bears, then planned to visit the Matanuska valley to see 1935 model pioneers.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Joe Crosson
Matanuska Valley
Action Considered Against Packers By Iowa Farmers
Des Moines aug 16 Charles Mearsys declares drastic action may be taken by Iowa farmers against packing companies hostile to the AAA. The proposal will be reviewed at the Iowa Farm Bureau meeting during the state fair Aug 26. Hearst president of the bureau notes focus on attempts to declare the AAA unconstitutional and on the AAA and its amendments. Ed A O Neal national Farm Bureau president and J P Mullen state fair board president will address delegates. The program includes the annual farm women public speaking contest and music by Muscatine county groups plus Fayette county 4 H judging team introductions.
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Des Moines
Charles Mearsys
Iowa
AAA
Iowa Farm Bureau
Hearst
Farm Bureau
United States
Ed A. O'Neal
National Farm Bureau
J. P Mullen
Fonda
State Fair Board
Farm Women
Muscatine County
Fayette County
England
Pigs and Poultry Notice in County Office Shakeup
Purebred pigs and 29 head of market pigs are listed alongside 80 coops of poultry in a local farm inventory. Joe Caputo, formerly an assistant agent here, now holds the same position in Johnson County.
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Joe Caputo
Johnson County
Hopson Defends Fight On Bill In Congressional Hearing
Howard C. Hopson told a House lobby investigating committee that Associated Gas and Electric spent nearly 900000 to oppose the Wheeler Rayburn public utilities bill. He argued the measure would destroy six billion dollars of securities, claiming the spending came from investors, not utilities.
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Senate
Howard C. Hopson
Associated Gas & Electric Co
Hopson
House Lobbying Committee
John J. O'Connor
New York
House
Utilities
Washington, D. C
Wheeler- Rayburn Public Utilities
Associated Gas and Electric Company
House Lobby
Earl Simpson Improves After Second Throat Operation
Earl Simpson underwent a second throat operation at Mercy Hospital in Long City yesterday and is reported to be getting along nicely. This followed a second procedure in three weeks.
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Earl Simpson
Mercy Hospital
Long City
John Dusenbery 65 Dies Suddenly at Home
John Henry Dusenbery died shortly before noon at the Denison home where he had stayed for about four years. He became ill Tuesday afternoon in Richmond while working as a livestock dealer and suffered a heart attack. He returned home and died while resting in a chair. He was born in Cedar township, Washington county, lived in Washington community, and worked in a meat market before becoming a stock buyer. He was a Mason. survived by a stepmother Mrs Sadie Dusenbery of West Chester, half sister Mrs Roy Bauer of West Chester, and aunt Mrs Will Dusenbery of Washington. He was about 65.
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John Henry Dusenbery
Milt Denison
Richmond
Denison
L. A. Jones Funeral
Allegations by Maley at Sioux City
Sioux City attorney Walter Maley faces grand jury charges including solicitation of witnesses and offering money for testimony. The record cites an affidavit by Lynn Veil detailing about $300 spent on clothes and expenses to secure testimony against Maley and OConnor. Lytle and Havner are said to have discussed preparations and promises of a job to influence testimony before the grand jury.
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Sioux City
HaAdoistaut
aAllorney Geierdl
Walter Smaiey Tugay
Woodbury
Otier
Lynn Veil
Manner
Hlm
Maley
Oconnor
Geil
Havner
C. F. Lytle
Lytle
Gail
Iowa Tax Boost on Utilities and Railroads for 1935
Iowa's 1935 tax assessments rise for pipelines by 6 percent, with total taxes for interurban lines dropping 10 percent from last year. Railroads pay the largest share at 171.6 million dollars, while overall corporate assessments fall about 2 percent to 277.7 million.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Board of Assessment and Review
John K. Valentine
Valentine
House Refuses Senate Tax Bill Changes in Conference
The house rejects senate amendments to the tax bill and sends the measure to a conference. Leaders expect a final draft within three or four days and a future submission to the White House.
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House
Senate
Washington, D. C
White House
Note from Donald Radda at Camp Dodge
A field note from Camp Dodge records Donald Radda of the 123rd regiment stating they are getting along okay and having a good time. He asks to tell everyone hello and to rush his journal as fast as possible.
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CAMT
Donald Radda
Camp Dodge
O. K
Uct
Plane Crash Kills Two Notable Figures in Alaska
A fog bound Alaska crash claimed the lives of world flyer Post and humorist and actor Rogers. Their plane dove from about fifty feet, killing both on impact as the aircraft struck the frozen ground.
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Post
New Fox Theater Front Is Lighted in Washington IA
The Fox theater illuminated its new front last night with bright colors and neon lights, showcasing a modern theater sign. Manager Ralph Pratt plans seven day operation starting August 25 with Katherine Hepburn in the opening film, matinees Saturdays and Sundays, bargain nights Wednesdays and Thursdays, tickets 10 and 20 cents.
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Fox Theater
Washington
Iowa
Roosevelt
Oriental
Chicago
Ralph Pratt
Fox
Katherine Hepburn
Family from Kankakee Arrives for Brief Visit
Mr and Mrs Glen Zaring and their four children from Kankakee Illinois are guests for a few days before continuing their journey.
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Glen Zaring
Kankakee, Ill
Kalona crowd enjoys a community program
Aug 16 crowds in Kalona gathered in the park for a program of entertainment including a music contest. English River 4-H won first in the night parade with Teets Bros Chevrolet garage and Eclipse Lumber following, while Leslie Parisek and Frygisters earned top honors in music and dance events.
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Kalona
Nana Lubecoming
English River 4-H Club
Teets Bros. «O
Chevrolet
Eclipse Lumber Company
Leslie Parisek
Lone Tree
Frygisters
Iowa City
Fred Nayedley
O. L. Rogers
Kalona Park
Welfare workers conference in Dubuque draws county staff
Miss Alice Teeple attended a district welfare workers conference for seven counties in Dubuque yesterday. She traveled with several members of the Johnson County staff.
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Alice Teeple
Dubuque
Johnson County
Lindbergh May Fly to Alaska for Rogers and Post Remains
Col Charles A Lindbergh may fly to Alaska to supervise the return of the bodies of Will Rogers and Wiley Post, killed in an airplane crash, according to advices from Washington.
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Washington, D. C
Charles A. Lindbergh
Alaska
Will Rogers
Wiley Post
Post and Rogers Die In Alaska Plane Crash
Wiley Post and Will Rogers, famed flyer and humorist, were killed when their airplane crashed fifteen miles south of Point Barrow Alaska amid fog. The monoplane nosed into the tundra after engine loss and wing damage. both men were killed instantly as locals ferried the crushed bodies to shore.
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Point Barrow
Alaska
Wiley Post
Will Rogers
Here
Post
Walkpi
Rogers
Two Famous Airmen Die in Alaska Crash
The renowned aviator Wiley Post and famed humorist Will Rogers were killed when their plane crashed near Point Barrow Alaska. Rescue teams recovered the bodies and moved them to the Presbyterian mission hospital at Point Barrow.
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Point Barrow
Post
Presbyterian Mission Hospital
Stanley E. Morgan
Signal Corps
G. KE. Kumpe
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