Marengo Boy Scout Receives Gold Life Saving Medal
Guy Groff Jr., 16, Eagle Scout and son of Bernice Groff, was awarded a gold life saving medal by District Judge J. Gaffney on Thursday as a Boy Scout national honor court representative. He is among eight boys nationwide honored for rescuing a companion from drowning on July 22.
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Marengo
Guy Groff, Jr
Bernice Groff
J. ?. Gaffney
Boy Scout National Honor Court
United States
Junior
Boy Shot by Father During Rabbit Hunt Near Millersburg
North English reports 18 year old Harold Berstler was accidentally shot by his father Sam Berstler while rabbit hunting Friday morning. The .22 rifle discharged as the father went through a fence. Harold’s condition is listed as fair.
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Harold Berstler
Millersburg
Sam Berstler
Des Moines Workers Apply for Mississippi River Clearing Jobs
Davenport office reports more applicants than trees and brush to clear for land flooded by Mississippi government dam projects. Des Moines workers seek ing jobs needn't go to the river if they can find work locally.
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Des Moines
The
Employment Compensation Commission
Davenport
Death strikes family twice in Council Bluffs
A double tragedy hits the Yount family as Edward J. Yount learns his wife Mabel O’Leary Yount dies now in Council Bluffs while his mother Margaret Yount dies earlier in Kittaning Pennsylvania.
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Council Bluffs
Mabel O'Leary Yount
Edward J. Yount
Margaret Yount
Kittaning
Odessa Dingle Medical Update
Odessa Dingle 3 daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Dinetty pin is under observation after a medical issue. A second child who swallowed an open ray will be examined to decide if surgery is needed. She remains at the hospital but not under confinement.
University of Iowa Begins Christmas Vacation Early
About 6,000 University of Iowa students left campus as classes ended at noon Friday for the annual Christmas break. The vacation, the longest on record, runs through January 4.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Clinton Hunters Bag Record Wolf in Camus Timberland
Local sportsmen report the capture of a massive wolf shot by a Camus hunter. The animal, over six feet long, is believed to be the same wolf that traced the Wansie River timberland for seven years. The hunter and team celebrate a historic catch.
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Clinton
Camus
Wansie River
Dead man found in Red Oak room after six weeks
Charles Laderback, 68, was found dead in his Red Oak room on a Friday evening. Coroner W. B. Reiley of Montgomery County reported he had died about six weeks earlier after Laderback cashed the November pension check and $17 was found on the bed. Lytton Evans notified Mrs. Emma Wallace seeking Laderback’s whereabouts. no inquest is planned.
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Charles Laderback
W. 8. Reiley
Montgomery County
Lytton Evans
Emma Wallace
Laderback
Frank Frank Hopes to Accept Republican Committee Chair
Dr Glenn Frank said he may accept the chairmanship of the Republican party program and policy committee if he can arrange his business and personal affairs. He called the post the greatest honor but said final decision would take a few days.
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Chicago
Glenn Frank
University of Wisconsin
la Follettes
Republican Party
Frank
Threaten Reprisal As War Alarm Mounts Over Panay
International dispatches report rising anger at Japan over the Panay incident and attacks on American vessels in China. Tokyo calls imperial talks to prevent further strikes as Washington and London push for responses and defense measures.
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International News Service
China
Tokio
United States
St Tianghai
Japan
Washington
White Hovee
London
Chine Hong G
Amoy
Peiping
WPA rolls to grow by 3000 in Des Moines says official
State Administrator George Keller announced that WPA rolls will be increased by 3,000 persons before January 15. About 1,500 will be former WPA employees who left for private work and are now unemployed through no fault of their own.
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Des Moines
Der
George Keller
WPA
Keller
Washington
Goodfellows
Goodfellow
Evening Journal Goodfellow
Children's Free Show on Dec 24 at State Theater
Washington community children will enjoy a free morning theater party at the State Theater on Friday December 24 hosted by manager Ralph Pratt. Doors open 9:30 to 9:45 with Mickey Rooney in The Hoosier School Boy featured for youngsters.
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Washington
State Theater
Ralph Pratt
Pratt
Mickey Rooney
Big Attraction at State Fox Firefly Opening at Late Theatre
A historic production titled Firefly, praised as among the greatest of its time, is set to open at the Late Theatre Sunday under manager R. E F. Pratt. Jeannette MacDonald shines with Western Electric Microphonic sound. Allan Jones also features. At the Fox This Way Please presents radio stars Fibber McGee and Molly Mary Livingstone Buddy Rogers Betty Grable and Jackie Coogan.
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Firefly
R. E F. Pratt
Late Theatre
Jeannette MacDonald
Western Electric
Allan Jones
Fox
Fibber McGee and Molly
Mary Livingstone
Buddy Rogers
Betty Grable
Jackie Coogan
Wilson Leads in Republican Favor for Governor Nomination
George Wilson, the 1936 Republican candidate, tops Iowa GOP chairs in 1988 governor nomination sentiment with 34 of 54 votes. Dickson and Berry Hald en show modest support for Senate, while new names like Hall and Shaw surface for gubernatorial consideration. Industry-wide party organization is urged to boost prospects ahead of 1938, with mixed views on policy formation versus conventional conventions.
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Des Moines
Iowa Daily Press
George Wilson
Iowa Daily Press Association
Wilson
Clarence Knutson
Clear Lake
United States
L. J. Dickinson
Algona
Berry Halden
Chariton
W. Earl Hall
Mazon City
A. J. Shaw
Pocahontas
George W. Wood
Waterloo
Dean W. Peisen
Eldora
E. P. Adler
Davenport
B. Hoegen
Alon
James Dolliver
Fort Dodge
B.L. Hickenlooper
Cedar Rapids
William 8. Beardsley
New Virginia
Mark Thornburg
Agriculture
Ed M. Smith
A. C. Gustafson
Corn Loan Program Seen as Lesson to Iowa Farmers
Representative Harrington says the government corn loan program will teach Iowa farmers a lesson by denying benefits to those not in the soil conservation program. He argues the policy excludes over half of Iowa farmers and calls the department's stance unfair while noting farmers unable to participate due to high legume seed prices.
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Iowa
Washington, PD. C
Department of Agriculture
Harrington
Sioux City
Priest
Lowa
Teacher Urees Students By Rerr Cigarettes
Estherville teacher Alvin C. White a sociology instructor at Estherville high school and junior college says he urged students to buy beer and cigarettes. The disclosure centers on his role and alleged actions within the school community.
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Estherville
Alvin C. White
Estherville High School
36 Guilty In Illinois Mine War
A federal jury convicted 36 men, leaders of the Progressive Miners, on bomb conspiracy charges tied to 1952 1935 coal mine disturbances in southern Illinois. The five week trial followed a violent union feud with the United Mine Workers. Sheriff Evans of Saline County and John Fancher of Springfield were among those convicted.
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Springfield
Dee
Progressive Miners Organization
United States
Ilinois
United Mine Workers
Progressive Miners Union
William Keck
Sheriff Evans
Saline County
John Fancher
Progressive Miners
Washington to Get a Collection Office
Des Moines report states 16 new internal revenue collection offices will open in Iowa with one at Washington and others in Keokuk and Clinton. The plan aims to improve convenience without adding staff, reallocating current personnel to the new offices.
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Des Moines
INS
Internal Revenue
Iowa
Charles D. Huston
Washington
Keokuk
Clinton
Dan Klopfenstein Dies. Mt Pleasant Funeral Today
Funeral services were held at Mt Pleasant for Dan Klopfenstein a former Washington resident and noted farm machinery salesman who died after a two week illness. He is survived by his wife four brothers and two sisters with ties to several communities and states.
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Mt. Pleasant
Dan Klopfenstein
Washington
Joe Klopfenstein
Buri
Forest Home
Klopfenstein
Europe
Michael
Francis Conrad Klopfenstein
Trenton Township
Henry County
Peggy Klopfenstein
Christian
Tucson
Ariz
Joe
Iowa
Henry
Tacoma
Wash
Glendale
Calif
Cordelia Klopfenstein
Roscoe
Amanda’0tratz
Brighton
Kiopfenstein
White Probes City Laws On Youth Alcohol and Tobacco
In several city locations, White investigates enforcement of laws governing minors and access to beer and cigarettes, assessing how well ordinances are followed.
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White
Gillette Opposition Reported Fading in Ranks of Democrats
In Des Moines observers report a shift within Iowa Democrats away from opposing U S Senator Guy Mark Gillette as primary rivals fade. Gov Kraschel and Insurance Commissioner J Ray Murphy floated as possible challengers but no confirmation emerged. Gillette’s independence on Roosevelt court expansion and farm bill debate appears to bolster his standing for a potential November ticket.
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Des Moines
Iowa Daily Press'n
Guy Mark Gillette
Iowa
Gillette
United States
Nelson G. Kraschel
Kraschel
J. Ray Murphy
Roosevelt
Hawaii
Youths Die in Stockton Auto Crash
Eighteen year old Dee is among six Stockton youths killed when their car veered off a highway 24 miles north of Stockton and struck a tree while returning from a National Guard reunion. The crash is described as the town’s worst traffic accident.
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Stockton
Calif
Dee
National Guard
Here
Sectional Hatred in Congress Rises Over Wage Hour Battle
Washington December 18 The wage hour bloc in the House erupts in retaliation against the farm bloc after the wage hour bill is referred back to labor committee 216 to 198. The split threatens a north south rift and impacts Roosevelt’s session plans as AFL backs its stand amid turbulent floor battles. Rep Gadagan of New York declares a determined fight to kill farm legislation noting New York Chicago and Philadelphia votes aided the farm bill's survival.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
House
Roosevelt
Senate
Labor Committee
American Federation of Labor
Connery
Rep. Gadagan
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Mrs M Mullen Dies After Illness At Mount Pleasant
Mrs Charles McMullen 62 native of Washington county died at Mount Pleasant hospital after bronchial pneumonia. Funeral 3 pm Tuesday at Jones funeral home Mount Pleasant with burial in Woodlawn cemetery. Survived by husband six children and several siblings.
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Charles McMullen
Washington County
Mount Pleasant
Louise Ellen Shrader
Washington
James L
Hannah Putman Shrader
James Shrader
John K. McMullen
Coppock
Olive Goodsman
el Rteno
Okla
Myrtle
McMullen
Mount Pleasant E
Oklahoma
Goosman
Opal
Clinton DuPont plant construction to start April 15
Construction of the DuPont cellophane plant along the Mississippi river bank south of Clinton will probably begin April 15. About 1,600 men will be employed on the project.
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Clinton
DuPont
Mississippi River
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