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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1940

Page

5

Iowa political intrigue shifts as Goodwin withdraws from race

Backstage in Des Moines Iowa insiders note banker W J Goodwin's withdrawal opens a broader field for republican national committeeman. Names including Fred Larrabee James Milroy and George Call circulate amid talks on university leadership and renewed cabinet salaries following July 1 1929 raises.

Des Moines IDPA W. J. Goodwin Fred Larrabee Fort Dodge Jude A. Herrick George Call Sioux City W. S. Rupe Ames George Olmstead James Milroy Vinton Spangler

Iowa State President Finley gets $38,000 raise

Iowa State University president Charles K. Finley receives a salary increase of 38,000 to reach 12,000 annually, while Iowa Teachers Association leader O. R. Latham gains a 1,000 raise to 8,000.

Board of Education Gilmore Iowa Charles K. Finley O. R. Latham

Iowa Republicans vent spleen at state leadership in mixed messages

In Des Moines and beyond, Republicans and Democrats spar over Iowa politics, with Harry Swan recalling a New Orleans trip, safety drives in mines, Valentine speculation, and talk of needed leadership changes. The Jackson Day dinner highlighted Democratic energy and GOP concerns about the state house and reorganization.

Harry Swan Sugar Bowl New Orleans Swan Des Moines Iowa oCniv Eddie Anderson Jim Harris Frank Carido University of Iowa

HASKINS Society Meeting Held At Mrs Godlove Home

Haskins Iowa January 10 Mrs Clara Godlove hosted the L A society meeting with fourteen members a guest who joined later and two children present Social time followed business. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Grace McCreedy D H Peters and Christine Watts Next meeting will be with Una Gordon February 1.

D. H. Peters Leo Farrington Donald Iowa City W. H. White Jack Illinois Lois Godlove Una Godlove L. M. Birney Sue Thoma Christine Watts

Iowa to Boost Blind Pension to Forty Dollars a Month

Des Moines reports the maximum pension for the blind rises from 30 to 40 dollars monthly. The increase does not raise overall state aid levels, and higher grants apply only when smaller payments are insufficient, per Chairman King Palmer.

Des Moines King Palmer

Arnolds Park youths unveil frost shield invention

Two Arnolds Park residents R. C. Shuck and Ralph Watson have created a mobile frost shield. The device uses cellophane and a patented glue to attach to windshields, and they are now manufacturing it.

Arnolds Park R. C. Shuck Ralph Watson

Buckleys Canadian Mixture Promises Quick Relief

Doctor endorses Buckleys Canadian Mixture as a fast acting remedy for throat and bronchial congestion. A teaspoon swallows slowly to loosen phlegm and ease breathing with a pungent, immediate effect. Over 10 million bottles sold in cold Canada. Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Buckley Canada Lemmon's Pharmacy

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