Iowan Donald Pirie Earns Heroism Nod After River Rescue
A 64-year-old Iowa man Donald B Pirie of Cooper received an initial 100 and was nominated for Kate Smith radio program weekly heroism prize of 500 dollars last Thursday for saving a 6 year old friend from death after the child’s car overturned in the Raccoon river east of here.
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Jefferson
Donald B. Pirie
Cooper
Kate Smith
Pirie
Raccoon River
Here
City Council Cuts Electric Rates Jan. 1
ESTHERVILLE reports the city council reduced electricity rates by one cent in each bracket. The change brings an estimated saving of about $3800 monthly for consumers. The new rates take effect January 1.
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Estherville
Harrison County Medical Association Objects to Private TB X-ray Program
The Harrison County Medical Association disapproves of a school tuberculosis X-ray program run by the Harrison County Seal Sale Association. It will back any TB control program led by medical and veterinary professions in cooperation with the state health department, but opposes private organization involvement. Dr. H. W. Mathison of Persia, the association president, stated the position.
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Logan
Harrison County Medical Association
Harrison County
State Department of Health
H. W. Mathison
Persia
Webster City Youth Pleads Guilty in Rifle Incident
Melvin Anderson aged 20 confessed to firing a rifle toward his girlfriend Margaret Hess 16 through a living room window on November 21. He received a one year sentence but was granted parole from Anamosa state reformatory, ending his term early.
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Webster City
Melvin Anderson
Anamosa State Reformatory
Margaret Hess
Anderson
Verdict awards Mary Meyer damages in fatal auto crash
A jury awarded Mrs. Mary Meyer of Maple River $3,000 in her suit against Elvin Popp Manning over the July 1935 auto crash that killed her daughter Mildred, 16. Meyer sought $4,500. eight hours of deliberation preceded the verdict. Five others injured when the car left a dance.
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Carroll
Mary Meyer
Maple River
Elvin Popp
Manning
Herring Would Keep Throne If He Were King
Des Moines Gov Clyde Herring responds to a poll question about ruling a kingdom. He says he would keep the throne and its appurtenances, noting that history shows King Edward asked for little. He adds the idea with a measured, humorous tone.
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Herring
Des Moines
Clyde Herring
Edward
Carver Named President of Iowa Milk Dealers Group
Carl W. Carver of Marion was elected president of the Iowa State Association of Milk Dealers, succeeding A. D. Reppert of Burlington. Clem J. O'Neil of Ames was chosen vice president.
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Des Moines
Carl .W. Carver
Marion
Iowa State Association of Milk Dealers
A. D. Reppert
Burlington
Clem J. O'Neil
Ames
Funeral for Postmaster Tom Whitish Planned in Estherville
Funeral plans were under way for Tom Whitish aged 60 a post office custodian who collapsed and died of a heart attack while shoveling the season’s first snow from the Estherville post office sidewalk.
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Estherville
Tom Whitish
Back on Police Force but Must Apologize
Sioux City reports Thomas H. Barron was dismissed but regained his job after apologizing. Edward Asmussen, a policeman, returned to duty but must apologize to superiors by Thursday for alleging officials were tied to liquor and gambling interests.
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Sioux City
Thomas H. Barron
Edward Asmussen
Sheriff Clemmensen’s Tenure Marked by Car Recoveries
Audubon county sheriff Fred Clemmensensen begins his tenth year in office with a perfect record for recovering stolen cars and solving major crimes. During his term he lists 30 county vehicles stolen and recovered and has recovered 10 out-of-county vehicles, with a prominent role in a major smash.
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Audubon
Fred Clemmensen
Audubon County
Clemmensen
Autogiro Inventor among 14 Dead in Big Airliner Crash
Croydon England December report says Juan de la Cierva the Spanish autogiro inventor was among 14 killed when a Royal Dutch airliner crashed after takeoff in thick mist. Admiral Solomon Londen also believed killed. Of 17 aboard only three survive. The aircraft, an American built Douglas plane, departed for Amsterdam and Germany at 10:50.
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Croydon
England
Juan de la Cierva
Solomon Londen
Amsterdam
Germany
Open House Planned at the Y on New Year's Day
Plans for the ninth annual open house at the Y on New Year’s Day with the YWCA YMCA and men’s club assistance. About 1000 visitors last year. Music checker tournament gym schedule swimming exhibition hobby show likely. Details at YMC A board meeting next Monday.
Scott County Agent to Talk Here Friday
Robert W. Combs county agent of Scott county and past president of the Iowa County Agents association will speak at the Farm Bureau Service company meeting next Friday evening at the Christian church. After setting up reserves and depreciation the company will pay about $1000 to former patrons in the community. The cooperative is the county’s sole consumer cooperative and the Board of Directors is proud of its work this year.
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Robert W. Combs
Scott County
Iowa County Agents Association
Farm Bureau Service Company
The
Christian Church
Robber at Ollie Sentenced to 25 Years
Dee Sigourney reports Clarence Peck of Ottumwa begins a 25 year term for aggravated robbery of Marsh Braden of Ollie who surrendered 4000 dollars after bandits ordered it, with Braden 70 years old. judge P J Siegers presided. His accomplice Harvey Trader already received a 25 year sentence.
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Sigourney
Dee
Clarence Peck
Ottumwa
Marsh Braden
Ollie
P. J. Siegers
Harvey Trader
Crushed to death in Iowa coal mine near Knoxville
Tommy Barnett age 20 of Knoxville was killed today after a slate fall crushed him at a mine near Knoxville Iowa. The incident occurred as workers removed slate in the mine. Authorities reported no other injuries.
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Iowa
Knoxville
Dee
Tommy Barnett
Here
Brayton Syndicates Target 1930s Butter Bootlegging Raids
A Brayton report details a 1930s crime wave involving clothing store raids by gangs, a butter ring operation, and a bootleg liquor syndicate. Police indicate coordinated actions linked to local criminal networks and illicit markets.
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Ing Clothing
Butter Ring
Bootheg Liquor
Brayton
Washington considers bicycle regulation ordinance
A proposed city ordinance would allow bicycle use on sidewalks with rules and require registration and licensing. The measure, from Harland Meads of the Washington County Safety Council, mirrors Osceola’s law and awaits thorough council study with PTA backing noted.
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Washington City
Mead
Loyalists press on Madrid as new assault looms
Across the Aragon front the loyalists mounted a wide offensive while Madrid braced for a second rebel attack. Rebels claimed the westward drive from Catalina yielded little, as they bombed leftist airdromes and reported major troop movements near the capital six miles northwest.
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Madrid
Artagon
Catalina
Bilbao
Berges
Goodfellows Coupon Invites Christmas Help From Readers
Washington readers are urged to join the Goodfellows by filling a coupon for baskets and cheer for needy families. Mail or drop the coupon at the Evening Journal Goodfellow's Department to participate in the true spirit of Christmas.
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Washington
Goodfellows
Goodfellow
Evening Journal Goodfellow
Everett Patterson Dies in Tampa Auto Crash
Everett E. Patterson aged forty son of Mr and Mrs L S Patterson of Washington was killed in an automobile crash last night on the causeway between Orlando and Tampa Florida. He was sales manager for the Citrus Fruit Growers Association of Florida and had just returned from a New York trip. He is survived by his wife of Tampa his parents a brother Chester Springfield Vic and a sister Mrs Glenn Laffer Ft. Dodge Iowa.
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Everett E. Patterson
Kansas City
Tampa
Citrus Fruit Growers Association of Florida
Florida
New York City
Lyons
Patterson
Fla
Chester
Springfield
Vic
Glenn Laffer
Ft. Dodge
Iowa
Y W C A Plans Annual Christmas Party at YMCA
Preparations for the Y W C A annual Christmas party and tree at the city hall December 23 are underway. Santa Claus will attend and Campfire girls supervise the program. donations of toys and books are requested to help needy children, with groups urged to bring gifts for exchanges.
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Y. W
Santa Claus
Y Board
A. E. Atchison
Ethel McCreedy
Pearl Gardner
Carol Forgey
Orville Elder
Nell Tripp
Lucy Langenberg
Edith Shields
Burns Farm Tragedy: Father Kills Son Then Self
In Council Bluffs a domestic tragedy unfolds at the William Enswiler farm. After moving estranged wife to Missouri Valley, Enswiler returned with four year old Donald and set fire to the farm buildings. The father died by a shotgun blast in the ruins, and the boy's body was found among the debris.
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Council Bluffs
William Enswiler
Enswiler
Missouri Valley
Donald
Public Invited to Hear Dean Teeters
Washington residents are invited to the high school auditorium Thursday at 7:30 p.m. to hear Dean Wilbur Teeters of the State University of Iowa School of Pharmacy. He is brought to town by the high school chemistry club.
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Washington
High Schoo
Wilbur Teeters
School of Pharmacy
State University of Iowa
Chemistry Club
Damaged Report Describes Unclear Shooting Scene
A fragmentary article notes a person found charred and unclear if a gunshot caused death. Readable details include location and potential investigators, but key facts are missing due to damage.
Father of Mrs E E Stutsman Dies in Iowa City
L G Shaver of Iowa City, father of Mrs Ethel Lyes and Mrs Stutsman, and R G Shaver of Washington, died suddenly Monday at his sister in law’s home in Iowa City at age 71. Funeral set for 10:20 a m tomorrow at the Iowa City funeral home. He leaves three daughters, two sons, and several grandchildren. his wife died eight years ago.
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L. G. Shaver
Iowa City
E. E. Stutsman
R. G. Snaver
Shaver
Ethel Lyes
Rockford
Stutsman
Washington
Hettie Fry
Joe Shaver
California
R. G. Shaver
Townsley of Brighton Dies in Rochester
C E Townsley of Brighton dies in Rochester Minnesota and his body will be brought home by the local undertaker. Born November 27 1869 on a farm south of town he married Constance in 1898 and lived in Brighton. Survived by two daughters Mrs C N Olson and Ethel Townsley and a sister Mrs R C Gibsom. Funeral plans pending word from Minnesota sister.
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Brighton
C. BE. Townsley
Rochester
Minn
Mr. Townsley
John Townsley
Town
Lince
Co Nlashamt
C. N. Olson
Long Beach
Calif
Ethel Townsley
R. C. Gibsom
Sst. James
Mian
Minnesota
Sunset Gates Closed For Coasting Safety
Chairman Frank Miller of the city park commission announced barricades will seal Sunset park entrances and close the park to ordinary travel so youths can coast safely on hills and roads. The measure aims to protect children from cars as coasting use grows. a skating rink may be considered if cold weather continues.
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Frank &. Miller
City Park Commission
Sunset Park
Miller
Baldwin Signals No New Information On Crisis
London December 9 Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin told the House of Commons he cannot add to Monday’s statement on the constitutional crisis sparked by King Edward VIII’s plan to wed Mrs Wallis Simpson. He expected overnight developments and hoped to make a new statement tomorrow after a 24 hour pause. Clement Attlee pressed for details, and Baldwin said he regretted not being able to provide more today.
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London
Edwardjs
Wallis Simpson
Stanley Baldwin
House of Commons
Clement Atlee
Baldwin
Sowden Speaker At Club Meeting
Harry Sowden manager and owner of the Annex Hotel and builder of the Hotel Washington spoke to the Y's Men's club detailing the planned Hotel Washington set to open by January first. He described modern rooms with telephones twin beds showers and electric fans with a luxurious lobby and enclosed elevator to cut noise and added he aims to handle overflow business.
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Harry Sowden
Annex
Washington
Y's Men's Club
Sowden
Mr. Sowden
W. D. Dwyer
Hi-Y
Tom Duncan
Dave Elder
King Edward
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