Two Men Held in Missouri on Alleged Farm Book Racket
Missouri authorities arrested Zimmerly and Merchant in Boonville after reports they operated a directory-sell scheme across Iowa Illinois and Missouri. They allegedly collected money unde false pretenses and failed to publish directories in multiple towns. Prosecutors planned further actions as investigations extended to Cooper and Howard counties.
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Missouri
Iowa
Illinois
Columbia
Boonville
Fayette
Cedar Falls
Washington
Webster City
Moline
Rock Island
Aledo
Ill
Boonville Daily News
Merchant
Cooper County
Film
P. M. Floyd
Zimmerly
Chamber of Commerce Helps Break Up Local Directory Scheme
Commerce office aided a crackdown on a racketeering scheme described as an alleged directory firm. Two members were apprehended and the operation ended in Boonville with savings of hundreds of dollars for merchants and residents. Edward Merchant was wanted in several Iowa towns for selling and collecting for advertising in a questionable directory.
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Boonville Chamber of Commerce
Boonville
Chamber of Commerce
Edward Merchant
Iowa
Whieh
Petition Against Parking Meters Presented to City Council
A petition signed by eight residents protesting the installation of parking meters was presented to the Ottumwa city council. The meters had been under consideration for the second time recently.
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Ottumwa
Efficient incident handling motivates union membership drive
The text praises the organization for efficient handling of incidents and urges nonmembers to join, stating yesterday's work was a job well done and that strong support is needed to sustain the momentum.
Everett Stewart Leads Amboy Team of Horses
Everett Stewart owner of a new team of horses purchased last week at Columbus Junction. Karl Meglcelson sawed wood early in the week. Tom Will visiting Kansas. Raymond Gerdes handling work in his absence. Local residents share greetings and updates as families visit and recover.
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Amboy
Everette Stewart
Columbus Junction
Karl Megcelsen
Tom Will
Kansas
Raymond Gerdes
Will
Floyd Maxwell
Glen Beenblossom
W. H. Brown
Will Brown
Fred A. Crawford
Columbus City
Albert Owens
Clarence Owens
Lloyd Prior
Glen Davis
L. G. Roberts
Community Social Held Friday in Clay Schoolhouse
A Clay community meeting took place Friday evening at the Clay schoolhouse with Mrs. Clayton Dickinson as chair and Mrs. Kathleen Morgan as musical director. A public sale ad postponed due to a two day blizzard, and social activities were delayed by weather. Mrs. W. O. Morgan visited the Meacham sisters, and Marylyn Hart missed two school days due to cold.
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A. J. Morgan
Clay
Clay School
Clayton Dickinson
Kathleen Morgan
Soeten
W. O. Morgan
Dot
Frances Meacham
Marylyn Hart
Ke-Wash leaders stay tied after two league wins
Wellman defeated West Chester 48 to 29 and Richland beat Keota 34 to 20 to keep the Ke-Wash leaders in a first place tie with seven wins and one loss each. Brighton edged Kalona 27 to 24 as Kalona led 18 13 at halftime.
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Wellman
West Chester
Richland
Keota
Brighton
Kalona
Chester
Ross
Your
Moothart
Scranton
Entries for Junior College Tourney to Close Friday
Des Moines announces that entries for the Iowa state junior college basketball tournament to be held February 17 to 19 at the Drake fieldhouse must be on file by Friday February 4 with B R Miller of Marshalltown junior college. Thirty two junior colleges are eligible to enter. Albia leads with titles in 1930 1933 and 1936. Previous winners include Burlington 1929 and Albia 1930.
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Des Moines
Drake Fieldhouse
B. R. Miller
Marshalltown Junior College
Graceland
Marshalltown
Waukon
Waldorf
Red Oak
Northwestern
Mason City
Boone
Maquoketa
Centerville
Fort Dodge
Clarinda
Emmetsburg
Washington
Sheldon
Osceola
Muscatine
Albia
Burlington
Chariton
Betherville
Fagle Grove
Ellsworth
Iowa
Tom Riley Family Moves to Former Keiper Residence
Residents report moves in Crawfordsville with the Riley family taking the former Keiper house and Rex Beauchamp and Mrs. Beauchamp relocating from the same property. Mrs. Dwight Woodburn returns home after Thanksgiving visits, and reflections recall John Walker of Delhi New York who died there.
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Tom Riley
Keiper
Nellie Manners
Crawfordsville
W. J. Keiper
Town
Rex Beauchamp
Nettie Strain
Dwight Woodburn
Grinnell
Mediapolis
John Walker
Delhi
N. Y
John D. Walker
Catherine Rankin Walker
Kansas
Walker
United Presbyterian Church
E. E. Voss
BE. A. Bertzinger
Shenandoah
Mt. Pleasant
Harry White
Merle White
Washington
Merle
Cecil Lease
Cuero
Texas
Ottumwa
Howard Miller of Verdi Is Patient in Veterans' Hospital
Howard Miller of Verdi is listed as a patient at a Veterans' Hospital with dated notes indicating transfers between Iowa locations and facilities from 1931 to 1937. The record references patients or veterans associated with Cres ton, Chari, Albia, Marshalltown, Fort Dodge and Mason City, including Graceland.
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Howard Miller
Verdi
Veterans’ Hospital
Washington
Creston
Chariton
Albia
Iowa City
Marshalltown
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Graceland
Class on Visit to Court Trial
Westchester reports a junior business law class observed court at Washington county courthouse in a new experience for all. Reading and declaiming contestants are named for forthcoming events and a student music ensemble debuts February 16 at the county contest.
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Westchester
Tandy
Washington County Court House
Clyde Griggs
Clifford Miller
Jean West
Bob Scranton
Victor Flynn
Ruth Stout
Pauline Foriash
Anna Lowry
Florence Stout
Chester
Ainsworth
Trojans
Shirley Statler
Calkins
Cornet
Wanda Smith
Kathryn Weaver
Betty Reif
Jean Leurs
Helen Niffenegger
Popuilar
Kathryn Hoover
Wellman Music Directors Attend Regional Meeting
Lys Smith music director of Wellman schools attended a meeting of Southeastern Iowa music directors in Fairfield. The group organized a Music Masters Organization. Reverend Paul Hann will attend the Methodist Council in Chicago February 8 to 11 as a delegate. The Wellman Community Club schedules a February 1 dinner and meeting. Various local groups set February meetings and events. A fire damaged Delbert Wilson’s home, with insurers not covering all losses. Townspeople assist with recovery. Local residents welcome visiting speakers for upcoming March meetings.
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Wellman
Lys Smith
Weman Schools
Southeastern Iowa Mes
Fairfield Wednesas
Paul Hann
Bes
American Legion Auxt
Lloyd Bull
Kehoe
Vera Turnineet
Leo Durian
Union Bank and Trust
Ottumwa
Ire
Eddie Pureser
University Hos
Iowa City
Daniel Milles
Carroll Durian
Lyete
Des Moines
Wellman Methodist Eco People
Ree
Hann
Delbert Wilson
Os “ Wilson
Dessert Lexicon Party Enlivened by Mrs Thos Thorn
Mrs Clifford Thorn hosted a dessert party at her home on 50th Avenue. Guests included members of the Challenge Dish Club and a second club. Desserts were served and a game of Texas played at five tables for the remainder of the evening.
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Clifford Thorn
Iowa Avenue
Chalinge Dish Club
Mee
Thorne
Driver Fined for Slow Speed and Lost Glass
Botkins, 19, was fined after patrolmen stopped a car creeping along at a crawl. He claimed he needed glasses but could not see beyond a few feet, resulting in a jail sentence add on for the officer.
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Des Moines
Becaun
Jack Howe
Botkins
Botkin
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