Women groups elect officers in busy Presbyterian year
About 35 members of the Presbyterian Ladies social met Friday afternoon with Mrs. F. W. Eastwood and elected officers for the coming year. The Fairview Community club planned a pot luck supper. The Linger Longer club hosted a dinner for 40 guests. Numerous church groups held meetings with talks on India, missions, and household topics.
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Presbyterian Ladies Social
F. W. Eastwood
William Graf
Fred Moore
Herman Twinam
Mae Hopengardner
Harry Turner
Frank Pearson
John Jones
Elsie Bratten
Mathida Berg
Hhousehold
India
A. C. Polis
Georg Schneider
Howard Miller
Katherine Smith
Fairview Community Club
Elizabeth Reese
Wm. Edgar
Louise Barnes
Jean Stewart
Lois Rhea
J. W. Combs
Blount Rides Narrow Cafion Pass Against Bandits
Major Blount plans a dawn assault to block a forty to fifty rider band near Ice-Box Cafion. He selects twenty scouts with two machine guns to hold the pass, hoping El Coyote is caught between two fires as dawn breaks. Bob, the old ally, arrives as the trap tightens, while Don Bob wagers a dinner if victory holds.
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War Department
Fort Leslie Ulrich
Biount
Cafton
el Coyote
Blount
Cafion
Finty
Caision
Don Bob
Bob
Fl Coyote
Job
EF Coyote
Partial Calendar Notes for Bible and Literature Groups
The Bible department meets Monday at 2 30 with Mrs I N Wilson. The Fortnightly club evening Literature department gathers Monday at 7 45 in February with Miss Edna Mercer at the home of Mr and Mrs Homer Stephen.
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Bible Department
I. N. Wilson
Edna Mercer
Homer Stephen
Family Night Service at Methodist Church Evening
A family night service at the Methodist church is set for 6:30 with Dr. A Baker of the Davenport District delivering The Challenge of the Difficult. Waft No 5 hosts the supper and Mrs L A Warren leads the marsh. The Rosemary club meets with Mrs A Larson and the Kalah club with Mrs Clarence Jackson Wednesday afternoon.
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Methodist Church
Br. A. Baker
Davenport
L. A. Warren
Rosemary Club
A. (. Larson
The
Kalah Club
Clarence Jackson
Dance Announcement and Meeting Notice
The notice invites a dance Monday evening in February from 9 PM to 1 AM with cards for non dancers. A meeting is scheduled Sunday at the hall at 2 PM. Signed by J M Kelly and G AK Su4ate.
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J. M. Kelly G. AK
Winter Weather and Local Timber Activity in West Chester
West Chester reports real winter weather with ponds iced seven inches thick. J C Foriash prepares for his annual ice harvest while Mr and Mrs Doyle Smith visit Washington and Wellman. KB Brumbach and Co sawed wood in Swain Beaty timber with Bruce Moore assisting. Grace Statler stayed with grandparents Addison Baker from Friday evening to Monday morning. Several local men are employed in timber work this season.
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West Chester
J. C. Foriash
Doyle Smith
Washington and
Wellman
Local Notes From Xenia R. Stephens Correspondent
Eugene Stephens is home after a student stint at SLU. Ted Tierr left hospital and is at the O.P. Sley home in Washington and is improving. Mrs. Viola Herr visited her son Ted Herr Sunday afternoon. Clarence Brown, formerly with John Clegg, moves to work for Joe Jones this year. Mrs. Roger Colthurst shopped in Washington Wednesday. Grace Walker hosted Sloppy Hour at A P Joffrey’s Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Root visited Frank Henderson Tuesday. James Clegg travels to Canada on business. I K Real remains in bed after surgery but improving and must stay quiet. The Brucher couple of Waterloo welcome a daughter born Sunday. Mrs Brucher was Helen Snelson.
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Xesia
Eugene Stephens
Ted Tierr
O. P. Sley
Washington
Viola Herr
Ted Herr
Clarence Brown
John Clegg
Joe Jones
Roger Colthurst
Grace Walker
A. P. Joffrey
Clarence Root
Henderson
James Clegg
Canada
I. K. Real
Kk. J Brucher
Waterloo
Broucher
Helen Snelson
Iowa State News Asks Damages for Death
Suit for 20000 damages for the death last November of John A Monahan in an auto accident was on file in district court here against C D Daily and Sam Caster. The filing details the claim and parties involved.
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Des Moines
INS
John A. Monahan
C. D. Daily
Sam Caster
Paterson Ice Co Opens Annual Harvest on Storm Lake
Storm Lake report notes 14 inches of ice on the lake as the Paterson Ice Company begins its yearly harvest season. An INS dispatch describes workers checking thickness and setting up equipment for collection operations along the ice.
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Paterson Ice Company
Bode Appointed Secretary Of State Fish and Game Commission
I T Bode of Ames resigns as extension forester at Town State College after more than ten years to take the role of secretary of the state fish and game commission. He assumes duties immediately.
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Bode
Game Board
INS
I. T. Bode
Ames
State Fish and Game Commission
Town State College
Bankers association vigilantes to attend firearms instruction
In Council Bluffs on February 6 the Pottawattamie county bankers association plans a school of instruction in the use of firearms. W. R. Nebergail of Des Moines will conduct the session for attending bankers and local safety participants.
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Council Bluffs
Pottawattamie County Bankers Association
W. R. Nebergail
Des Moines
Clinton publisher C. T. Young dies after long illness
C T Young president of the Clinton Herald Publishing Company and a wealthy local figure died in Clinton at age 61 after a lingering illness. Local business leader mourned by community and newspapers alike.
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Clinton
C. TH. Young
Clinton Herald Publishing Company
Towa
Governor Turner to headline Black Hawk rally Feb 12
Waterloo reports Governor Dan Turner will be the principal speaker at the Black Hawk County Republican rally scheduled for February 12. The event aims to boost party support ahead of upcoming contests.
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Waterloo
INS
Dan Turner
Black Hawk County
Garden Theatre Fire Loss Put at $120000
Iowa City fire chief Herman Amish announced the January 25 blaze at the Garden Theatre caused 120000 dollars in damage and claimed two lives.
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Iowa City
Herman Amish
Towner to Speak at Lincoln Day Dinner
Ottumwa dispatch reports Horace M. Towner former governor of Puerto Rico will headline the Lincoln day dinner for county Republicans on February 12 held by Wappel.
Davenport Girl Missing Sparks Springfield Search
Springfield police seek Catherine McGrady a 15 year old girl missing since last Monday from Davenport Iowa. Authorities say she has friends in Springfield and may visit them as part of the search.
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Davenport
Springfield
Ill
Tryig
Catherine McGrady
Iowa
Funeral services held for Benny Stapleton
Perry February funeral services were held for Benny Stapleton who was fatally injured while riding a sled.
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Perry
Benny Stapleton
Suit Seeks 4000 for Auto Accident Damages
In Fort Dodge a case filed by Mrs. Mary Huebseh seeks 4000 damages from J. B. Seppleland of Vincent for injuries alleged from a December automobile crash.
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Fort Dodge
INS
Mary Huebseh
J. B. Seppleland
Vincent
Explosion blamed on ammonia heating attempt at Davenport home
Firemen blamed a failed attempt to warm an ammonia tank on an electric refrigerator for an explosion at the Englehart home. Mrs. Harry Englehart and repairman Jed Neimeyer were slightly injured as windows blew out and debris scattered from the blast.
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Davenport
Harry Englehart
Jed Neimeyer
Englehart
Blawgt
New Rock Island Arsenal Commandant Named
Davenport reports Col. H. W. Schall appointed commandant at Rock Island Arsenal succeeding Col. J M. King who died January 27. Schall is a graduate of the Army War College and a recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal.
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Davenport
INS
Coonel H. W. Schall
Rock Island Arsenal
J M. King
Washington
Army College
Death mystery spurs second inquiry in Boone case
In Boone an inquest into Grant Jackson slain at a filling station led coroner T H Jones to order a second investigation. Police theories initially blamed bandits who robbed the station on January 15 as the cause of death.
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Boone
INS
T. H. Jones
Grant Jackson
Jackson
Farmer’s Death by Own Action Reported in Dubuque
In Dubuque on February 6, 60 year old farmer Frank Stillminikes reportedly died by his own action. He hanged himself in his barn, with health issues possibly contributing to the tragedy.
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Dubuque
Frank Stillminikes
Governor Requisition Brought Curry Back to Town
Springfield Feb 6 Governor Louis L Emmerson honored a requisition for Governor Dan Turner for the return to Ottumwa of J R Curry Curry is wanted for trial in Ottumwa on charges of obtaining money under false pretences It is alleged he obtained 250 dollars from the Withers of Davenport Iowa
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Curry
Springfield
INS
Louis L. Emmerson
Dan Turner
J. R. Curry
Ottumwa
Toe Withers
Davenport Ty
Stevens to Legion Meet in Des Moines February
Henry L. Stevens Jr national commander of the American Legion and Hanford MacNider Mason City former national commander and minister to Canada will be honor guests at the Town legion commanders and adjutants meeting February 21 and 22. Sessions guided by Robert Calflesh state commander will outline 1932 plans. Governor Turner will speak at the Washington's birthday banquet.
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Stevens
Des Moines
INS
Henry L. Stevens, Jr
American Legion
Hanford Macnnder
Mason City
National Legion
Canada
Robert Calflesh
William Lyons
Iowa Beef Producers elect Sherman again president
Ralph Sherman of Grinnell was chosen to lead the Iowa Beef Producers for another year at the annual meeting held during Farm and Home Week at Iowa State College. M. Olsen of Mason City was reappointed vice president and R. F. O'Donnel of Colo was re-elected secretary treasurer. Directors named include Harry Hopley Atlantic Charles E. Hearst Cedar Rapids KB Seeley Mt. Pleasant J. M. Tudor Iowa City and William McArthur Mason.
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KB. Seeley
Mt. Pleasant
J. M. Tudor
Iowa City
William McArthur
Mason
Five Indiana men jailed for burglary tool possession in Ottumwa case
A group of five Indiana men were arrested while golfing in Ottumwa last fall after burglars tools firearms and explosive were found in their car. They received 15 year sentences in a state penitentiary and filed appeals with the state supreme court. The men were identified as A J Marvin Melvin Furlong J Mwright Frank Brown and R G Kaiser. Authorities say the gang is wanted in Indiana for bank robberies. DES MOINES Feb 6 INS Retail Merchants Mutual Insurance Company an 81 year old firm has been sold to Western Grain Dealers Mutual Fire Insurance Company. The combined firms will operate from the Western Grain Dealers Mutual offices. Ira D B Thomas will retire. The merged company handles general fire insurance with about 75 million dollars in policy in force across Iowa and nearby states.
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Ottamwa
State Supreme Court
A. J. Marvin
Alia Melvin Furlong
J. Mwright
Frank Brown
R. G. Kaiser
Robert Kelso
Indiana
State Bureau of Investigation
Des Moines
Retail Merchants Mutual Insurances Company
Western Grain Dealers Mutual Fire Insurance Company
D. O. Milligan
Retail Merchants Mutual
Retail Merchants Department
Western Grain Dealer Mutual
Ira DB. Thomas
Iowa
Local Notables List Names In Descriptive Ledger
City, B. J. Bishop, State Center, W. H. Cooper, Hendrick, A. J. Brown, Adel, James George, Corning, George Godfrey, Algona, and J L. Pike of Whiling appear in a readable ledger entry detailing residents or associates across several towns with no further context available.
Golfine Desperadoes Case Appeals Move
The INS wires a Feb 6 dispatch reporting in appeal the Golfine Desperadoes case as officers pursue further action. The brief notes three suspects tied to the group and ongoing legal proceedings.
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DSK Movies
INS
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Presbyterian Dadles Social Beleces Officers
Linger Longer Club
John Hindahl
Harry Campbell
Baptist Mission
Wiseups Vanga
Baptist Missionary Society
Walter Graves
Vanga
Vangi
Misson
Africa
John Dodd
Charles Bear
Will Sickles
A. A. Vine
Graves
W. &. Barber
Yagazine
Rebekah
Rebekah ‘Todge
Ralph Zeck
Noble Grand
Florence Hout
Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Lewis Klein
Mission School
J. H. Peet
Jubbulpur
Mary ®. Siberts
Jub Imipupy
W. R. Jeffrey
A. Anderson
T. F Barker
Raipur
Peet
Mary Eyes
Christian Eadies
Christian Ladies Aid
May McFarland
Fternoon
M.s.MeFarland
Andy Blattner
Airs
Kohn
Keltner
Claude Tucker
Washington County Ladies Club
J. S. Benson
Wes
Bessie Moothart Votruba
Kila Draper
Lil Draper Shank
Ed Benson
Sherm Benson
Nettie Auld Anderson
Lucy Simone Maxwell
Schell Cooper Yeal
Calvin Cooper
Stella Purdue
Tom Reeves
Martha Duncan Camp
Nina Isanhart Tremor
Ashby
Verne
Laughead
Pythian Sisters of Washington Temple
Pythian Sisters
Rooster Club
Delbert Darnell
Anna Springer
Tom Swift
American Home Department
L. F. Morrison
Dorcas Society
American Home Dept
A. HW. Twinam
George Washington
Alma Hearne
West Clister
Tom Gill
Cate, Inc
P. F. Smith
Iowa State News
Arnolds Park
Auto Laundry and Lubricating Company
Cedar Rapids
St. Louis
Dis Moines
Ireb
I. M. Finkbine
Storm Lake
J. L. Daniels
Start Tee Harvest
Turner
Col. Schall
Arsenal
Hinson
Compan
Ford Motor Company
William
Billy)y Sunday
Des Moines Prohibition Institute
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Insurante Company
Tom Yarr
Notre Dame
Rosemary Killen
Chicago
Yarr
Oshkosh
B’gosh
Wate
Opom
Westbak
Wight
Dougherty Bros
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