IowA Column Notes Historic Otawa Hole-In-One
Ed Fiton achieved the first hole in one of the year at Ot taw a Municipal Golf Course on the 13th hole. Only two others have ace on that hole, Herman Red man in 1932 and Charles Grotz in 1936. Playing partners included Guy Graham Roy Freund and Allen Sackerman.
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Ottumwa
Ed Fiton
Ottawa Municipal
Herman Redman
Charles Grotz
Fulton
Guy Graham
Roy Freund
Allen Sackerman
COAL PROSPECTING IN DISPUTE AT OTHO FARM
A temporary injunction stopping the Shekers from hindering coal prospecting on their Otho area farm was dissolved by District Judge O. J. Henderson. G. B. Jensen of Des Moines, a coal operator, had obtained the injunction claiming an assignment of mineral rights on the Sheker property.
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Fort Dodge
Anthony Sheker
Lewis Sheker
Otho
O. J. Henderson
G. B. Jensen
Des Moines
Sheker
Farm pond drowning at Mount Ayr claims teen victim
John Croy, 16, son of Dan Croy, drowned while wading with three younger boys at a farm pond in Mount Ayr. The other youths, unable to swim, sought help as a boat failed to locate the body before a hayrake was used to pull it from the water.
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Mount Ayr
John Croy
Dan Croy
John
Farmer
Cedar Rapids Lt Governor Rescues Woman at Country Club Pool
Iowa lieutenant governor B B Hickenlooper of Cedar Rapids assisted in rescuing Mrs R F McGinnis from the country club pool. The woman, initially mistaken for a strong swimmer, waded beyond her depth before help arrived.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
B. B. Hickenlooper
R. F. McGinnis
Wellman High Names Al Bobby New Coach
Announcement names Al Bobby former University of Iowa basketball star as Wellman High school coach for the upcoming year. Bobby played with the Iowa five for three years and has coached at Shell Rock and Clermont, taking on football basketball and track duties and teaching manual arts and biology at the high school.
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Wellvan
al Bobby
University of Iowa
Wellman High School
Bobby
Iowa
Shell Rock
Clermont
South Americans favor defense union with US but wary of impulsiveness
Alt Schreiner returning from 20 years in Brazil and Latin America says South Americans support a common defense with the United States yet fear being dragged into wars. He notes South Americans seek a US market for exports and discusses the Havana hemisphere defense conference.
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Sioux City
United States
Alt Schreiner
Brazil
Schreiner
Leif Schreiner
Tawn Employment Bureau
Havana
Cuba
South America
Des Moines Toy Creator Anne Farrell Wins Fame
Anne Farrell, 26, of Des Moines, famed for crafting engaging toys. She gained international notice after research at Columbia University on toy blocks capable of forming six pictures. Her Sweden wheat toy industry article helped propel a visit to Sweden within two months as a guest of manufacturers and sociologists.
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Des Moines
Anne Farrell
Santa Claus
Anne
Columbia University
Sweden
Britain repels German air and torpedo attack in blitz era
London reports renewed aerial warfare with both sides claiming gains. British fighters countered German bombers from Scotland to the English Channel while a British patrol repelled six German torpedo boats near the Thames estuary. Official tallies list eight German and two British planes lost. Berlin claims merchant ships struck and a submarine sunk.
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English Channel
Scotland
Admiralty
United Press
Great Britain
Germany
Thames River
Lonton
Air Ministry
Berlin
Sheriff Detains Hayes on Forgery Charge for Cherokee Officers
Sheriff Harold Putnam arrested Raymond Hayes, 26, at his Riverside area home after Cherokee Iowa officers notified they would extradite him for forgery. Hayes had been away from the county for several months and is held for transfer tonight to the northwest part of the state.
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Harold Putnam
Raymond Hayes
Cherokee
Iowa
Hayes
Riverside
Putnam
Atlanta Prisoner Ends 19Hour Perch Protest
Andrew Jackson Winne, a 20 year old felon, climbed to the top of the water tank at Atlanta federal prison and stayed 19 hours in a protest against returning to a Georgia chain gang. He announced his desire to remain in federal custody rather than be sent to state authorities, after escaping in 1937 during armed robbery. He shouted and waved a hammer as guards watched from below.
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Atlanta
Andrew Jacson Winne
Georgia
Baptist Sunday School Workers Conference at Church
The Baptist Church held a Sunday school workers conference last evening. Wayne Kendrick led a song service and a brief business session opened. Miss Anna Scott of the Presbyterian church spoke on "The School," stressing that ordinary people, not just the exceptional, make good use of their resources and talents.
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Baptist Sunday School Workers Conference
Wayne Kendrick
Anna Scott
The
Presbyterian Church
Iowa Roads Ready to Move Military Traffic If Needed
Iowa's highways can handle national military traffic as required, based on a two year study by a joint War Department and AASHO committee. Chief Engineer Fred R. White said planed roads fit military needs, with Iowa offering ongoing support and use of state equipment. Bridges and culverts are generally capable of carrying heavy tanks with rubber treads preferred, and normal short-span bridges support up to 30 to 80 ton loads under safety margins.
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Ames
Low
IDPA
Iowa
War Department
American Association of State Highway Officials
Fred R. White
Iowa Highway Commission
White
Towa
AASHO
Roosevelt
National Organization
United States
Fragmentary Note on Religious Work Program
A fragment mentions continuing small efforts in the advancement of God’s work program. The lines suggest ongoing religious activity and commitment without specific details or individuals.
Washington Surges Past Heat Record to 102 Degrees
A new summer heat record was set in Washington as the temperature reached 102 degrees at 2 10 PM today, one degree above yesterday. Last night offered little relief with no breeze and readings staying high, while forecasters warned no early cooldown is likely.
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Washington
Heat Retards Iowa Corn Growth From Prolonged Heat
Des Moines reports intense heat slows Iowa corn growth. Federal meteorologist Charles D. Reed notes leaves wilt daily since July 17 and some fields show white cap. Tassels on short stalks damaged though pollen may form at tassle bases if silks remain receptive.
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Iowa City
Des Moines
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Fence to guard Iowa Public Service Plant in Waterloo
Officials said a seven foot fence will be built around the million dollar Iowa Public Service Co plant in Waterloo as a precaution against possible sabotage.
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Waterloo
Iowa Public Service Co
Bridge Toll When Tanks Cross Iowa Highways
White warns that heavy 80 ton tanks across Iowa bridges would cause deterioration if run repeatedly. He notes bridges would need strengthening to handle repeated loadings, as the impact could threaten bridge integrity over time.
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White
Iowa
Two Big Tents Engaged for Corn Exhibit at Festicorn
Festicorn in Washington plans a corn show in the first week of October with two 40 by 90 foot tents on one square side. Exhibits will feature seed corn, corn products, and demos of corn flakes and syrup. A meeting tonight will organize the corn show, with committees on organization, concessions, and parade plans.
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Washington
Festicorn Committee
Carl W. Klein
Festicorn General Committee
J. W. Chandler
Wayne Norman
AAA Committee
Joe Falk
Festiorn
Falk
Klein
Ralph Scott
J. W. Enslin
Lester Orr
Nineteen County Convictions Highlight Criminal Year
Washington county district court records show nineteen convictions and one acquittal in the year ending June, with eight months jail terms and a mix of fines. Sentences included four for motor vehicle theft, three for forgery, three for larceny, and several others linked to liquor and burglary. Major expenses centered on the county attorney and jail costs, with miscellaneous juror and witness fees.
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Washington County District Court
R. K R. Noonan
Des Moines
Washington County
Fort Madison
Anamos
Board of Prisoners
Fire From Fryer Grease Sparks Waterloo Blaze
A blaze in Waterloo started when hot grease from a potato fryer ignited. Firefighters responded quickly to control the flames and prevent spread. No injuries reported and cause is being investigated.
Army Officials Back Burke-Wadsworth Plan To Beat War Draft
Brig. Gen. William E. Shedd told the House Military Affairs Committee that peace time draft with dependents will not occur. Senate committee to act on the Burke-Wadsworth selective training bill aiming for a 1.5 million man army and 0.5 million reserves at six billion dollars next year. High army officials say total defense for the army including compulsory registration to start within five weeks will reach six billion dollars next year, with most funds for mechanization, tanks, and 15,000 additional air force planes.
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Washington, D.C
William E. Shedd
Congress
House Military Affairs Committee
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Senate
House
Henry L. Stimson
Louis Johnson
Army
Air Corps
Request to release sealed corn for storm relief near Portsmouth
Shelpy County Board of Supervisors asked Secretary of Agriculture Mark Thornburg to release sealed corn in the storm struck area near Portsmouth for livestock feeding. They state relief via ordinary channels is inadequate and urge immediate release to aid destitute farmers.
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Des Moines
Shelpy County Board of Supervisors
Mark Thornburg
Portsmouth
Thornburg
Department of Agriculture
Schenk Seeks Buyers for Iowa Memorial Football Trophies
Al Schenk former Iowa back of 1926 1937 1938 visited Washington to offer for sale bronze Iowa Memorial football trophies designed with a school friend. He studies at Harvard Business School with Prof Masson brother of Drs H F and J Man son. He proposes donating one trophy to Washington High School via the local quarterback club.
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al Schenk
Nallback
Iowa
Washington
Shenk
Washington Quarterback Club
Washington High School
Wallace Says He Will Not Resign From Cabinet
Secretary of Agriculture H A Wallace said he has no intention of resigning from the cabinet to campaign as the Democratic vice presidential nominee. He spoke in Chicago en route to Washington and declined to discuss politics before meeting with President Roosevelt tomorrow. He addressed agricultural leaders from 13 farm states.
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Chicago
A. Wallace
Washington
Roosevelt
Damages In Ford Hopkins Drug Store Incident
An incident at the Ford Hopkins drug store caused about £1200 in damages, affecting the Commercial building area and surrounding property.
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Ing Pan
Ford Hopkins
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Counry Club
Wellman
U. S
London Today
London
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China
Burma Road
Ar Corps
Mercury
Flag
Salvatore Lampasona
Babylon
L. L. Lampasona
Arlene Combs
Educational Alliance
New York
Janis Goldstein
Lower East Side
Schenk
SEC
H. A. Wallace
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