Veterans of 168th Infantry to reunite at McKinley Park
A reunion for Iowa veterans of Company C, 168th infantry, will be held Sunday at McKinley park in Creston. In Centerville, Harry Brown, 41, of near Iconium, suffers tick fever in critical condition at St Joseph's hospital, the second Appanoose county case reported.
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Creston
Iowa Veterans of Company C
168Th Infantry
McKinley Park
Centerville
Harry Brown
Iconium
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Appanoose County
Prof Frances Zuill Resigns to Lead Wisconsin Home Economics
Iowa City Prof Frances Zuill, longtime head of the State University of Iowa home economics department, announces resignation after 15 years. She will become head of the University of Wisconsin home economics department, per Dean George F. Kay of the liberal arts college.
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Iowa City
Frances Zuill
State University of Iowa
George F. Kay
The
Liberal Arts College
Zuill
University of Wisconsin
Ryt
Robbery at Coppage oil station steals cash register
An employee at the Coppage oil station reported a theft when someone reached through an open window and took the cash register containing about $200. A similar theft, totaling about $40, occurred last week at the same location.
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Emerson
Coppage
Davis Names Three Reformatory Assistants
Anamosa warden Foss Davis announced appoint- ments at the Anamosa reformatory naming L. J. Womacka deputy warden and Dr. E. G. Rawson staff doctor. Ray Purcell, former deputy sheriff, was named assistant deputy warden.
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Davis
Anamosa
Attiveh Family Reunion Draws 850 Members to Cedar Scarids
More than 850 Attiveh relatives gather in Cedar Scarids for the third American reunion over Sunday and Monday. The 1300 year old family, with cousins, brothers, sisters, uncles and aunts, traces its presence in the U S for 59 years and has members across Arabia, Syria, Palestine and the Near East and in Mexico.
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Attiveh
America
Mexico
Arabia
Syria
Palestine
Near East
Corrective Measures Urged for Honeymead Plant Fire Risk
Cedar Rapids city inspectors backed Fire Chief E P Kobout in calling the Honeymead Products Co plant on the west side a dangerous fire and explosion hazard. They recommended halting soybean processing until added precautions are adopted.
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Cedar Rapids
Honeymead Products Co
E. P. Kobout
West Side
Omaha man granted divorce after sham marriage plea
Carmello Roberio, 24, of Omaha testified in a Glenwood divorce court he deceived Lillian Johnson, 18, into marriage. They never lived together. Judge Herbert Rhoades admonished him before granting the divorce for the sake of the girl.
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Glenwood
Comanions
Carmello
Robero
Omaha
Nebr
Lillian Johnson
Herbert Rhoades
Corn Burning Up In Iowa Amid Heat Wave Call
A Kansas City Star reader reports via long distance call that Iowa corn south of the Kaw river valley is seriously damaged by heat. The caller says conditions in Salina and Kaw were hot but claims Iowa corn looks good and the heat wave ended locally.
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Fort Dodge
Salina
Kaw
Kaw River
Iowa
John M. Collins
The
Kansas City Star
Widow. Daughter Hurt in Accident Baxter Dies
RED OAK John S. Baxter 77 former postmaster and Republican central committeeman died at Overland Park Kan His wife and a daughter Mrs Nick Carder Shenandoah were seriously injured in an automobile accident at Spirit Lake while en route home after being informed of his death They are hospitalized at Spirit Lake.
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Red Oak
John 8S. Baxter
Republican Central
Overlant Park
Kan
Nick Carder
Shenandoah
Minnesota
Spirit Lake
May Ask Troops in WPA Strike Iowa Legislator Plans to Call Farm Conference
The item reports on a writer from Madison Jones showing a corn whisker beard grown from corn silks, with Don Berry posing in a humorous photo. It also notes a fire department response to a trash fire at the John Lemmon home on South Iowa Avenue, threatening a nearby private garage.
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Iowa
Madison Jones
Journal
Jones
Don Berry
Indianola
John Lemmon
South
Iowa Avenue
Wooden nickels issued for centennial in Washington Iowa
The Wooden Nickel Committee announces wooden nickels will be distributed to stores and banks in Washington Iowa during the centennial August 8 to 19 1939. The five cent balsam wood coins fit half a dollar size and are accepted at face value. uncashed pieces can be redeemed by August 10 1939 3:00 PM at local banks.
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F. Barnes
Washington
Carter
United State
Iowa
Washington Iowa
Centennial wood nickels ordered by Lincoln collector
An order arrived at the National Bank of Washington for a full set of Centennial wooden nickels to be issued Monday. The customer is Gertrude H. McWhinnie of Lincoln Nebraska. Coin and stamp collectors will value the varied designs in the series as an engaging addition to collections.
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The
National Bank of Washington
Gertrude H. McWhinnie
Lincoln
Nebraska
Three Die in Coast Guard Plane Crash Off Atlantic
Mackay radio and coast guard headquarters said Coast Guard airplane V-161 carrying two guardsmen and a sick man from the ketch Atlantis crashed 200 miles southeast of New York in the Atlantic Ocean. All three men were reported dead.
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New York
Mackay Radio and
Coast Guard
Coast
Keota residents Winifred Meyer and Genevieve Klein
Washington callers Winifred Meyer and Genevieve Klein of Keota visited yesterday afternoon to discuss local concerns and community matters with officials.
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Winifred Meyer
Genevieve Klein
Keota
Washington
Alesch Calls Mass Meeting On Parity Prices In Iowa
Marcus Iowa July 15 representative Gustave Alesch democrat will summon a mass meeting of farmers laboring men and businessmen August 17 to discuss parity prices and uses for farm products. In a letter to U S senator Guy M Gillette he outlined Iowa political tensions and named potential democratic candidates for governor noting most could beat Republican governor George A Wilson.
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Marcus
Iowa
Gustave Alesch
United States
Guy M. Gillette
Alesch
Gillette
Ed Breen
Fort Dodge
U. S
John K. Valentine
Centerville
Steve Hill
Des Moines
Fred Biermann
Decorah
Frank O'Connor
Dubuque
C. W. Storms
Fort Madison
George A. Wilson
County 4-H Club Tour Attracts Large Participation
About one hundred 4-H members leaders parents and friends joined the annual livestock tour previewing the 4-H club fair. John Knotek Fd Syndergaard J W Chandler led with Wade Gardner Lloyd Marek Alvin Lueder assisting. noon stop at Ray Bell home featured a basket dinner. Chamber and press guests included Cloyd Knupp O E Schmitt Glen Holden and Arthur Atack. Livestock judging training occurred at various stops.
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John Knotek
Fd Syndergaard
Ames
J. W Chandler
Wade Gardner
Lloyd Marek
Alvin Lueder
Ray Bell
Jackson Township
Journal
Raymond Bell
Hereford
J. W. Chandler
Ed Lyndegaard
Jackson Boys Club
Robert Foster
Richard Gardner
John Gardner
Don Marek
Russell Miller
Ray Bell Farm
Lloyd Foster Place
Playground Pet Show at the Playground Thursday
A pet show is planned for next Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with a grand parade and Y's Men as judges. Prizes will honor best decorated pet smallest pet most unusual get best trained pet and grand champion. George Mohr reports total attendance at the playground for four weeks is 3,37.
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George Mohr
Fountain Fund Nears Goal With $800 Raised
Central Park illuminated memorial fountain project shows $800 raised in cash and pledges. Chairmen Lemmon and Reid urge immediate gifts to cover about $700 more, to enable purchase of extra lights, another pump, and a new surrounding walk before completion. Funds had originally covered $1,600 of the total $2,500 cost with park board, city, and Chamber of Commerce contributions.
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Central Park
J. B. Lemmon
City Park Board
Rose Reid
Park Board
City and Chamber of Commerce
Lemmon
Frank B. Miller
Arthur Pepper of Rubio Dead
Arthur Pepper died last night at Jefferson county hospital from a blood clot in the intestines causing peritonitis. He was about 65 years old. Funeral services are set for Monday at Clay church with burial there. Pepper, born in England, lived in Rubio, married to Mrs. Carrie Savage, and survived by four children, a step son, grandchildren, and a great grandchild.
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Rubio
Arthur Pepper
Jefferson County Hospital
Clay Church
Clay
England
Carrie Savage
Lucille Smith
Howard Pepper
Richland
Harold
Keota
Walter
Brighton
Wayne Savage
Farm Buildings Hit by Lightning and Rain
A thunderstorm struck two farm buildings north of town with no fires reported. Washington saw .55 inches of rain while the Gerdes farm barn suffered timber splinters and siding damage. no livestock injured and the family awoke to a dog’s howls as the lightning entered the home via the phone.
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Washington
Gerdes
Tom Gerdes
Rioting in Minneapolis Claims Another Life During WPA Strike
Minneapolis sees fresh violence as the eleven day WPA strike triggers rioting. Mayor George Leach seeks Army aid from Fort Snelling commandant Brigadier General Hodges to prevent further clashes.
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Minneapolis
Harold Stassen
WPA
United States Army
George Leech
Minn
George Leach
Campbell H. Hodges
Fort Snelling
Poll
General Hodge
Aldea
Sayer
Col
F. C. Harrington
Missioner
Washington
General Hodges
Bootlegger Is Given Jail Term
James W. Trent arraigned before Judge Frank Bechly, pled guilty to bootlegging. Trent receives five months in county jail with 60 days to serve, remainder suspended on good behavior and parole to Sheriff H. M. Putnam after partial service. Elmer Shalla case notes pending county attorney approval. Lightning strikes Lexington community. Ted Anderson family home suffered minor damage with fire truck response and road conditions hindering travel. Farm owned by Swain Beatty of Brighton.
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James W. Trent
Digteter
Frank
H. M. Putnam
Elmer Shalla
Heehly
Torney
Rechly
Lexington
Ted Anderson
Anderson Pic
Anderson
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