Iowa Relief Committee Appointed to Seek RFC Loan
Governor Dan Turner names an executive relief committee to gather data on unemployment in Iowa and push for a 6 to 10 million dollar relief loan from the RFC. Members include Harry T. Rollins as chair and J. C. Lewis, Dr T. C. Denney, Frank B. Henke, and George M. Fox. A. L. Urick will serve as secretary. The panel meets tomorrow and serves without pay. Turner urges private funding alongside possible federal aid, warning loan availability depends on local commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
R. F.C
Dan Turner
Harry T. Rollins
J. C. Lewis
Iowa State Federation of Labor
T. C. Denney
Frank B. Henke Aredale
State Association of County Spervisors
George M. Fox
Dallas Center
A. L. Uriek
Alll
Turner
Rain Leaves City With Fresh 1.08 Inches
Another 1.08 inches of rain fell yesterday evening, lifting the weekly total to 3.56 inches as sewers couldn't cope and gutters overflowed onto wet pavements. Today shows partial clearing with a forecast for fair weather tonight or tomorrow.
Paraffin Fire Causes Burns at East Main Home
Parafin heated on a stove boiled over and started a kitchen fire at the Sherm Welch residence on East Main street. Farred Welch saved the situation but sustained minor burns to arms and face while flames damaged walls and curtains. Fire department responded but were not needed.
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Sherm Welch
East Main Street
Davenport Tennis Match Rained Out
Washington tennis club and the Palmer school teams were rained out at Davenport last night. Contoni led Klass 7-5 in the first set before rain halted play with the second set tied at one game each. Owen trailed Marquard 6-2 and 4-3 in the second when the rain stopped action. Washington players will return to Davenport on August 30.
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Washington Tennis Club
Palmer School
Davenport
Little
Cline
Washington
Contoni
Klass
Charles Owen
Marquard
Security State Bank Signals Move in Centerville Market
Centerville officials report the Security State Bank of Centerville is signaling a strategic move in the local market on August 17. Details on branch openings and service expansions are expected as city business leaders coordinate with the bank.
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Centerville
the Security State Bank of
Fifty Children Burned to Death in Moscow Barracks Fire
Berlin reports a devastating blaze near a new ball bearing factory that destroyed 58 wooden barracks housing workers families. More than fifty children died in a communal nursery after a kerosene stove exploded, trapping night shift workers as fire spread rapidly. Several firemen were also killed.
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Berlin
Moscow
Protection for Farm Trucks Tied to Sioux City Blockade
Sioux City, Iowa saw farm trucks escorted by deputy sheriffs after producers failed to agree on an advanced milk price. Police repelled a stockyard rush as 450 armed farmers clashed with officers while more than 500 farmers picketed highways. Less than 20 trucks entered the city as rail shipments rose to compensate for blockades and arrests began with Fred Blankenburg charged for blocking a market truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
LeMars
Pastor Vinz to Speak at Peoria Church Anniversary
Pastor A A Vinz of Washington Baptist Church is slated to deliver an address at the 80th anniversary of St Pauls Baptist Church in Peoria next Sunday. Rev and Mrs A A Ving and daughter Marjorie will visit Peoria to see his mother, Elizabeth Ving, and will be away about two weeks with no local preaching during that period.
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A. A. Vinz
Washington Baptist Church
St Paul's Baptist Church
Peoria
Vinz
A. A. Ving
Marojrie
Elizabeth Ving
Ving
Marjorie
Hilda Marecucci Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Hilda Marecucci had an appendicitis operation at Washington County Hospital this morning.
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Hilda Marecucci
Washington County
Appendicitis Operation For Local Resident David Mikech
David Mikech of rural route 5 underwent an appendectomy at Washington County Hospital today. The procedure was performed without complications and his condition is described as satisfactory.
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David Mikech
Washington County Hospital
Promise City Plans Five Percent Dividend Next Month
Receiver John M. Van Kirk announced that Promise City will pay a five percent dividend within the next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promise City
John M. van Kirk
Minick Returns Home After Des Moines Visit
Mise Lucille Minick came home Monday evening after spending a week visiting her friend Miss Abbie Evans in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise
Lucille Minick
Abbie Evans
Des Moines
Iowa Farmers Hope for Good Corn Yield This Season
Des Moines Aug 17 At least an average toowa corn crop now seems assured according to Charles D Reed head of the weather and crop bureau His weekly crop summary notes most of the crop in the hard roasting ear stage with many early ears denting He cites a favorable blend of moderate temperatures and copious rainfall with average weekly rainfall 2.2 inches above normal though southern and western counties saw heavy downpours while northeast stayed dry Threshing paused by rain shocks saturated and sprouting alfalfa pastures reviving milk flow rising and hog cholera showing a slow increase.
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Des Moines
Towa
Charles D. Reed
Weather and Crop Bureau
Reed
Several families plan moves around September first
Quite a few residents are moving around Sept. 1. The McKays relocate from 628 East Main to 209 South Iowa. Hinshaws will move to the McKays’ old house. McFarlan moves Sept. 1 from Twinam’s market apartment to 6502 South Iowa. Ledger and Rothschilds shift within West Washington addresses as Dozens relocate during this period.
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J.©. McKay
East Main Street
Smouse
South
Iowa Avenue
Winfield Smouse
J. Z. Hinshaw
McKays
Glen McFarlan
Twinam's
Iowa
Hinshaws
A. KR. Ledger
West
Washington Street
Harwood
J. Rothschild
East Jackson
Ledgers
H. G. Simpson
East
Rothe Childs
Clarence Wiele
West Third
East Washington
Phil Vanerus
North Ave. D
Mayo’s Bakery
Ray Whitehead
South Ave
van Buren
John W. Swisher
Pueblo
Colo
Mayhew
East Washington Street
Col Brookhart
Asa Jones
South Ave. D
Belle Rice
East Jefferson
MecNamara House
A. M. Caviness
George Wilcoxen Takes Own Life in Columbus Junction
George Wilcoxen 39 of Des Moines died at his mother in law’s home in Columbus Junction after reportedly taking strychnine. Coroner J H Collins listed no inquest, funeral Tuesday at Ritchey Funeral Home with Rev. Emanuel Jasmann officiating. Burial in Columbus City cemetery. Wilcoxen born April 25, 1893 in Seymour. wife Edna Paxson.
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Columbus Junction
George Wilcoxen
Des Moines
W. A. Dunne
Fifth Street
Norris Drug Store
J. H. Collins
Letts
Louisa County
Ritchey Funeral Home
Funeral
Emanuel Jasmann
The
Reformed Church
Columbus City
Wilcoxen
Seymour
Iowa
Edna Paxson
Iowa Cities at Convention Hear Tax and Power Reform
About 100 more delegates join the Iowa League of Municipalities convention in Spencer as Frank G. Pierce urges repeal of the scavenger tax sales law and broader county powers over land tithe redemption and utilities. A. H. Avery calls for federal highway paving through all towns. Fred Trainer presides.
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Spencer
Iowa
Iowa League of Municipalities
Frank G. Pierce
Marshalltown
A. H. Avery
League
Fred Trainer
Ackley
DeWitt Severed Feet Jumping From Train
O F DeWitt of Stockport lost both feet after attempting to jump from a train in Fort Madison. He fell under the wheels sustaining fatal injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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Fort Madison
O. F. DeWitt
Stockport
A. & PP. Store Employee Relates Year of Service
An employee at the A. & PP. store says they have been with the shop for about a year, detailing their experience and roles.
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Iness
American cavalry private consoles tired horse after race
A Beverly Hills note recalls a Tenth Cavalry private praising a weary horse that failed to win. The speaker tells the horse not to mind the loss, expressing affection regardless of state or country of the competitors. The tone mocks education and diplomacy debating fit remarks for international rivals.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Tenth Cavalry
Troops May Be Called If Coal Mine Problems Escalate
In southern Illinois a growing mining region dispute prompts a warning that Illinois National Guard units may be deployed. Ke ehn is ordered to be ready as strikers fire shots at a deputy and investigators report violence and arrests. Governors and deputies mobilize to protect Taylorville and Orient areas amid unrest and labor tensions.
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Rockford
INS
Roy D. Keehn
Camp Grant
Illinois
Adj
Carlos EK. Black
Illinois National Guard
Keehn
International News Service
Ilinois
Taylorville
C. E. Mose
Mose
Joe Colbert
Orient
Geo. B. Harrington
Chicago, Wilmington and Franklin
Louis L. Emmerson
Springfield
American Legionnaires
Tuinels Coal Operators Association
Benefit Kittenball Game Planned for Thursday Evening
Ted Brown and Leo Mangold announced a benefit kittenball game scheduled for tomorrow at 6 15 at Junkin field South Fourth avenue weather permitting A star lineup will compete against the regular American Pearl team with no admission and a girls team captained by Ruth Sartor and Mary Briley to play a preliminary match at 6 15 for the injured local player fundraiser planned by local supporters.
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Ted Brown
Leo Mangold
Junkin Field
South Fourth Avenue
Fiveeagues
American Pearl
Ruth Sartor
Mary Briley
Teachers Trained at Junior College in Washington County
Eight rural Washington county teachers have trained at the local junior college. La ville Nicola will teach at No 4 in Washington township, and Margaret Applegate at Spreac Eagle. Winifred Carris of Keota will teach at the Hardacrabble echo in Dutch Creek. Marjorie McParlane will teach in the Richmond school in English River. Martha Crone will teach Prairie Flower in Iowa township, Ruth Gideon Ainsworth will teach at Grane Prairie in Jackson township, and Alice Wolf of Ainsworth will teach at Pleasant Plain.
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Washington
Winnie Palmer
Washington County
Washington Township
Laville Nicola
No. 4
Margaret Applegate
Spreac Eagle
Dutch Creek Township
Winifred Carris
Keota
English River Township
Marjorie McParlane
Richmond
Iowa Township
Martha Crone
Prairie Flower
Jackson Township
Ruth Gideon
Ainsworth
Grane Prairie
Alice Wolf
Pleasant Plain
Mr and Mrs Willis Lee Visit Mt Unton Shoppers
Mr and Mrs Willis Lee of Mt Unton shopped here yesterday, highlighting a local shopping day and resident activity in the town.
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Mrs. Willis Lee
Mt. Unton
Cars Collide In Shower On Primary Road
During heavy rain yesterday evening two cars collided a short distance west of town on primary road No. 2. All occupants escaped injury. The Batterson car of Washington and the Pence car of Keota suffered damage. one ditched. The crash was blamed on one driver drifting toward the center where rain limited visibility.
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A. L. Batterson
Washington
D. I. Pence
Keota
Batterson
Gagebys Welcome Baby Daughter Patricia Ann
Dr and Mrs Paul Gageby of Munising Michigan welcome Patricia Ann born June 28. Dr and Mrs F A Gageby of Decatur Illinois recently visited the new baby. Dr Paul Gageby a physician and surgeon operates a small hospital at Munising. The Gagebys formerly lived there.
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Paul Gageby
Munising
Mich
Patricia Ann
F. A. Gageby
Decatur, I
Gagebys
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Welch Hottie
John Nance Garner
Texas
Democratic Party
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Peekskill
N. Y
Roosevelt
Parracks
Pflireman
Parm Prodducer
Stoun City
LE Mars
Fred Blankenburg
Pastor Vinz
John Timmerman
Kansas City
Islowa
Emmett George
Freeport
Capt. George
George
Geo. Wilcoxen
Iowa Cities
Methodist Church
Joan
Jeanne Halamicek
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Franklin County
Jeanne
Esly
Kilmer- Rasbach
Dvorak
Rosary
Nevin
Mt. Pleasant
Chicago
Camille Halamicek
Bud
Emmerson
Benton
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