Shackle Mishap: Cow Falls, Injures Farmer in Iowa Milking
In Hornick the 72 year old Davis bound a cow to stop kicks during milking but the animal toppled him, fracturing his leg. Osialoosa Police Chief Allgood seeks identification on a fox collar found with a fox near Montezuma. Deputy says Irene Ronald of Lisbon assaulted him during service of an attachment writ. glasses broken.
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Town Davis
Oskaloosa
Howard Allgood
Aristotle
Mitchel Hicks
Montezuma
Allgood
Hicks
Cedar Rapids
Irene Ronald
Lisbon
Roy Radabaugh
Ronald
Norway Prince to Bring Royal Billy Club Here
Decorah resident R. B. Mark of Northwood collects policemen’s night sticks. He wrote to Crown Prince Olav of Norway asking for a Oslo police billy club. The crown prince replied that he would present it in Decorah on May 6. Mark plans to attend.
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Decorah
R. B. Mark
Northwood
Mark
Crown Prince
Olav
Norway
Oslo
Towan
Doubt Over Federal Admissions Tax on UI Athletic Contests
Iowa City The fate of whether the University of Iowa must pay the federal admissions tax on athletic contests from 1933 to 1937 remains unresolved. Prof Karl Leib says a Supreme Court ruling last May prompted the tax levy to be restored in 1938 after the university had stopped collecting in 1932.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Karl Ee. Leib
Iowa Athletic Board
Washington, D
Supreme Court
Quakers Plan Haven for German Refugees in Iowa
Quakers in West Branch Iowa vote to shelter about 40 German refugees starting in spring. They will house them at the Scattersomgood school, an abandoned Quaker boarding facility two miles east. About 75 people from 10 Iowa Quaker communities attended, with Jay Newlin of Grimes presiding as Iowa Friends service committee chair.
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West Branch
Iowa
Scattergood School
Here
Jay Newlin
Grimes
American Friends Service Committee
First Iowa Oil Strike Reward Proposed in Legislature
Senator O J Kirkatey of Bedford proposes a $25,000 reward for the first person or firm to strike oil in Iowa. Eligibility requires a well to produce 100 barrels of crude oil for 30 days. He also seeks rules by the state commerce commission to govern oil well drilling.
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Des Moines
Iowa
O. J. Kirkatey
Bedford
Kirkateg
State Commerce Commission
Dewey and Stewart Identified as Iowa Twins in Legislature
Des Moines February 21 UP Senator A Claire Dewey and Rep Everette L Stewart both Republicans from Washington County were revealed as the legislature twins. Both entered the assembly in 1935 and hold seat 35 in their houses. Both were born in Washington and attended local schools and Washington academy. Stewart is 64 and Dewey is 60.
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Des Moines
A. Claire Dewey
Washington
Everette L. Stewart
Iowa
Washington County
Assembly
Washington Public Schools
Washington Academy
Stewe
Dewey
Dividend dough prints for dollar days auction money
A local plan prints a million dollars of dividend dough for a Chamber of Commerce dollar days sale. The currency will be good only for the auction during the spring opening and is distributed to customers cash purchases at member stores.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Investigation of Davenport Orphan Home Split by Senate Panel
A special Iowa senate committee opened a probe into the Davenport Iowa Veterans Orphans Home over alleged failure to segregate adolescents by age and sex. Chairman Sen. George L. Parker said older youths may be housed with younger inmates and not receiving proper care. The inquiry involves Sens. Carl O. Stalin and Leo Elthon with no specific instances disclosed.
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Des Moines
Iowa Senate
Iowa Veterans’ Orphans Home
Davenport
George L. Parker
Independence
Board of Control Committee
Carl 0. Stalin
Hamburg
Leo Elthon
Parker
Rotarians Sing On New Recording Demonstration
Rotary club members heard a live demo of new recording equipment as Milo Sorden played back their songs with harmony. Frank Miller dedicated the numbers to two absent Rotarians on their 76th birthdays, and previews were sent to Frank L. Wilson and Orville Elder. The club plans a joint fellowship meeting with Columbus Junction next Monday.
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Rotary Club
Owen
Milo Sorden
Mr. Sorden
John Yousting
T. R. Phillips
Frank Miller
Frank L. Wilson
Orville Elder
Don Sherman
Rotarians
Wth
Columbus Junction
O Brien Letters Telephoning Costs Tie World Fair Exhibit
Iowa executive council members chuckled as former Secretary of State Robert E O Brien read a letter detailing telephone calls costing 136 dollars. O Brien a Democrat contested keeping his post from election day to January 2 said most calls related to a possible exhibit at the New York World’s Fair.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Senate approves probes into state institutions under board of control
A senate resolution authorizes a thorough investigation of alleged negligent and careless operation at several state institutions under the board of control. The board’s committee is empowered to subpoenas any persons or information needed for the inquiry.
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Board of Control
Senate
Suboena
Speech Defects Clinic Planned in Washington High School
A clinic for children with speech defects will be held at the Washington High School on Saturday March 4 conducted by Dr. C E Obermann and staff from Iowa City. Limited to twenty examinations, with a $1 50 nominal fee for Washington students to help cover costs.
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Washington
C. E. Obermann
Iowa City
D. C. Barrett
Washington City
Chhidren
Ainsworth man appeals 30 day intoxication sentence
Marshall Edmondson filed appeal bonds to challenge a 30 day county jail term handed down by Mayor J. A. Marsh in Ainsworth. Edmondson plans to pursue the appeal.
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Marshall Edmondson
Ainsworth
J. A. Marsh
Bombs Hit British Area and Canton Hong Kong Rail Link
Japanese air attacks killed a British Indian police officer and wounded hundreds in Chinese territory near the British area on the Canton Hong Kong railway. Two high profile assassinations were reported in Shanghai as Marquis Li Kuo Chieh was gunned down and China's foreign minister was killed at a New Year party.
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Hong Kong
Canton-Hong Kong
Shanghai
Li Kuo-Chieh
Nanking
Conclave to Name New Pope Opens March First
Vatican City announced the conclave of cardinals to elect the 262nd pope will open March 1 with all cardinals attending. They will be isolated until a two thirds vote names Pope Pius XI’s successor, ensuring full participation from the outset.
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Vatican City
College of Cardinals
Pius XI
Wilson signs bills diverting use tax and reallocating relief funds
Des Moines reports Governor Wilson signed a measure diverting use tax receipts to fund full homestead tax exemption credits. He also signed legislation transferring Town emergency relief administration duties to a new state welfare board of three members.
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Des Moines
Wilson
Town Emergency Relief Administration
State Welfare Board
Reveal King and Queen of Eighteenth Mardi Gras Ball
Carol Damon daughter of Mr and Mrs Edson Damon and Vern T Beats were crowned king and queen of the eighteenth annual Mardi Gras ball in Council Bluffs. Fifteen hundred spectators attended the coronation at the municipal auditorium, sponsored by Central chapter of St Paul Episcopal church.
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Council Bluffs
Carol Damon
District Court Records Release After Bond Filing
The district court notes that he was released from custody once the bonds were filed. This confirms custody status changed upon bond submission and approval.
Operating Costs Rise at Fort Madison Prison in Audit
Iowa audit shows Fort Madison state prison total operating costs up 11 572 for year ending June 30 1938. Inmates 1513 average per capita cost 245 25 dollars. Salaries 221 859 for 162 staff account for 59 percent of costs. Furniture industry loss leads to discontinuation. other industries profitable or limited. Budget balance 26 567.
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Des Moines
U.P
Fort Madison
White
Exposing Children to Measles Is Not Good Idea
Dr Stephen warns against exposing youngsters to measles during Iowa's worst epidemic since 1984 35. He notes the risk of severe complications like bronchopneumonia and urges avoiding contact with infected individuals especially for children under five. Immunity serum may prevent or modify the disease.
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Stephen
Des Moines
Iowa
Paul Stephen
State Health Department
Crawford Township Soil Conservation Meet Scheduled
The Crawford township conservation committee will be at Crawfogisville High School February 22 24 and 25 and at Stringtown and the high school on February 25 to help farmers fill their farm plans and cooperate with the soil conservation program.
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Crawford Township Conservation Committee
Crawfogisville High School
Stringtown
Two Naval Pilots Die as Florida Plane Crash Investigation Opens
Eight training planes sought land in dense fog at Pensacola after five hours aloft. Two pilots were killed Lt G F Presser of Brazil and Lt Norman Osteren of Fort Peck Montana. A naval board of inquiry will meet to investigate the crashes.
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Pensacola
Fla
Earth
G. F. Presser
Norman Osteren
Fort Peck
Montana
McDavid
Here
P. J. Monroe
Air Station
Naval Board of Inquiry
Tax commission proposed in news legislative bill
The government reorganization committee introduced a bill to rename the state board of assessment and review as the state tax commission. All tax collections would transfer to the new body affecting 16 agencies including beer and gas tax divisions and the oleomargarine tax division. Rep. Dean W. Persen said savings are uncertain but layoffs could occur.
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DHS Moines
Legislative Committee On
State Board of Assessment
State Tax Commission
Dean W. Persen
Eldora
House
State Treasurer's Office
Department of Agriculture
Pelsen
Washington County University Alumni Banquet Reservations
Alumni in Washington County must reserve banquet seats by tomorrow evening. The Ladies Aid Presbyterian Church will serve dinner and count tickets to fit the final headcount. Tickets available from Marjorie Pratt John Owen R J Schuckelman or Alethea May Journal office. The event marks the University of Iowa anniversary with statewide observances.
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Washington County University of Iowa
Ladies Aid Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Stueent
Marjorie Pratt
John Owen
Livingston
R. J. Schuckelman
Alethea May
Journal
Washington County
Iowa Taxpayers Count 46 Bills for Higher Expenditures
Des Moines reports the Iowa Taxpayers Association says 46 bills increasing state expenditures have been introduced in the current legislative session. Of these, 31 are in the Senate and 15 in the House. The group notes 24 bills proposing higher tax levies, with 14 in the Senate and 10 in the House.
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Des Moines
Iowa Taxpayers Association
Iowa
Senate
House
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