Wheeler Defends Self in Senate PPP Column
In a Raleigh style column from Centerville Iowa the piece details the drowning of 11 year old Cleo Gates and the involvement of 6 year old Marvin Gates and 9 year old Jane Brewer at Raven pond east of the city. Steve Brooks 32 a trucker who brought the children to the pond says he tried to rescue Cleo but cannot swim. Cleo was among ten children left orphaned last November after Floyd Gates 45 killed his wife and himself.
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Centerville
Cleo Gates
Raven Pond
Marvin
Jane Brewer
Steve Brooks
Brewer
Brooks
Cleo
Floyd Gates
Japan Indochina Pact Amid Freezing Measures
In Tokyo on July 28, authorities moved to stabilize markets as the government announced freezing rules on British capital firms and permitted $600,000 in bond interest. The privy council approved the Japan Indochina defense pact, effective upon signing, with no ratifications required, as stock traders faced jitters and the silk market closed.
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TOKIO
U.P
Tokio Stock Exchange
Official Securities Company
Privy Council
United States
Great Britain
Finance Ministry
Japan
Yokohama Silk Exchange
Scandinavians Gather for eighth patriotic day in Des Moines
About 6000 Iowans of Scandinavian descent attended the eighth annual patriotic day at the Iowa State fairgrounds. 11 fellowship societies joined ceremonies in the industries building with Governor George A. Wilson as principal speaker. He warned against witch hunts harming Scandinavian communities.
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Des Moines
America
Iowa State
United Scandinavian-American Societies
Varied Industries
George A. Wilson
Wilson
Iowa
Care of Poor Costs You 3.68 Per Capita in 1939 Iowa
DES MOINES Iowa residents bore an average per capita cost of 3.68 for care of the poor outside county homes in 1939 the Iowa State Taxpayers association reports The figure is down from 3 74 in 1938 and excludes WPA or PWA federal aid while including state board of social welfare contributions and county relief payments The state board funded 1 876 976 and total state expenditures reached 9 351 631 a drop of 138 049 from the prior year
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa State Taxpayers Association
WPA
PWA
State Board of Social Welfare
Five FAA officials fail to determine cause of plane crash
A weekend inquiry by five United States Civil Aeronautics Administration officials could not find a cause for the Waterloo plane crash that killed Lawrence Roberts, 24, a Waterloo student pilot. Officials found no apparent fault with the Taylorcraft monoplane. his parents declined an autopsy to check for an organic illness.
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Waterloo
United States Civil Aeronautics Administration
Lawrence Roerts
Des Moines
Kansas City
Roberts
B. W. Roberts
Morris
Kan
Teen recoveries stolen car in under half an hour
A 16 year old Hampton youth claimed he stole a car to get money. Assisted by Assis tant Police Chief Heslinga and Sergeant Smith, officers recovered the vehicle 28 miles away in Oskaloosa within 30 minutes. The car had been stolen from Ottumwa Airport and carried model airplanes. registered to George L. Clement of Marshalltown.
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Oskaloosa
Hampton
Frank Heslinga
Alfred Smith
Ottumwa
George L. Clement
Marshalltown
Catholic Easter Service at Theater Offers Inspiring Film
The Eternal Gift, a sound motion picture of the Solemn Catholic Easter service, screens at Fox theater on Tuesday July 29 with 2 pm 7 30 pm and 9 pm shows under Knights of Columbus auspices. Msgr Fulton J Sheen serves as commentator. Tickets cost 12 and 40 cents for children and adults.
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Fox Theater
Knights of Columbus
Msgr
Fulton J. Sheen
Indictment Dismissed in Duryea Murder Case After Witness Loss
Brooklyn mansion incident on May 5 1914 left Brig Gen Hi ram Duryea dead with his son Chester Duryea over the body and claiming angels drove the act. Chester was indicted for murder but ruled insane, later sane again, and the case collapsed as evidence vanished and witnesses died or disappeared. Duryea now 70 begins life anew.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Hiram Duryea
Chester Duryea
Duryea
Its Hot in Texas Troop D 113th Cavalry Maneuvers Nearby
A correspondent from Camp Bowie reports sweltering heat and drills for Troop D of the 113th Cavalry. Preparations hint at Louisiana maneuvers around August 10. The piece notes a Burlington captain's funeral service and mentions observed southern hospitality.
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Texas
Camp Bowie
113Th Cavalry
Louisiana
Burlington
Chaplain Quoted Then Head Appears At Camp Bowie's Hall
At Camp Bowie a joke about taking troubles to the chaplain ends when a trooper displays the chaplain's head through a door after quoting the line Doctor heal thyself. The incident occurs in the recreation hall and involves playful retaliation across a partition.
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Corporal Edgington
Camp Bowie
Dance honor visit by a division at Llano Texas
In a five day stay at Llano Texas six officers and thirty five enlisted men formed a skeleton division. On the fourth night the town held a free dance in their honor attended by about one hundred fifty women. The town’s welcome made home seem distant.
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Llano
Texas
Village Squad Holds Nest and Teaches Course for Belles
In a small town a squad established a machine gun nest in the business district spanning three stores. They also conducted a lecture course aimed at entertaining or detaining the village belles who remained fascinated by the display.
Cafe Owner Feeds Sand Wiches And Cakes To Twenty Men
A cafe owner fed about twenty men stationed in front of his establishment with sand wiches and cakes, aiming to appease their apparent hunger.
Southern Hospitality Gets Noted In Friendly Exchange
A brief note hints at warmer receptions and neighborly courtesy in southern communities, suggesting small acts of kindness can shape overall impressions and community spirit.
Pvt Frank L Sistern Mosquito Bite Leads to Snakebite Care
Pvt Frank L Sistern showed two mosquito bites on his ankle found a half inch apart and received medical treatment for a snake bite at a ranch house.
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Frank L. Sistern
Regiment Divides Into Reds And Blues In Practice Maneuvers
The regiment often splits into red and blue groups during practice exercises as ribbons denote allegiance. Motorcyclists echo earlier days as they roar from the motor pool, adding a nostalgic flair to the drills.
Scout cars decorated with ribbons and large bow knots
The article describes scout cars festooned with eight inch ribbons around box-like bodies and a standout vehicle driven by Francis R. Lopshire bearing a huge red bow knot covering its back.
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Pvyi
Francis R. Lopshire
Saturday Army Inspection Keeps Troop D on Edge
A Saturday morning inspection increases tension in Troop D as soldiers race to have equipment ready. Soldiers fear delays and note Friday night prep is often incomplete, leaving bunk and gear arranged in strict order. The ritual includes meticulous foot gear, bunk form, and hidden laundry in the foot locker. The piece ends noting officers have not yet reached the tent and hints at continuation on page 7.
German reports claim breakthrough near Smolensk as 37th day of fighting unfolds
United Press notes a stark clash of claims on a 1800 mile front. German communiques boast of a major victory near Smolensk with 35 000 prisoners and 750 machine guns captured, while Soviet lines report a slower tempo and a more favorable turn for Russia.
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United Press
Smolens
Moscow
Smolenskan
Rustsia
Smolensk
Stalin Line
County Jail Empty Briefly As 19-Year-Old Is Released
An unusual 20 minute gap in Washington county jail custody occurred when Clarence Sullivan 19 was released to begin a new 80 day sentence for petty larceny after admitting stealing chicken crates from Reister Bros. poultry plant. He had just completed a 30 day term for operating a vehicle without a license.
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Washington County
Clarence Sullivan
Justices of the Peace
J. E. Bovee
Sullivan
Reister Bros
New Anti Nazi Group Formed In New York City
Prominent educators labor leaders and writers formed a new anti Nazi organization in New York City naming the Loyal Americans of German Descent. The group said it has enrolled charter members.
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New York City
New York
Newcomer Hunnicutt Family Settles in Washington
Mr and Mrs Frank Hunnicutt moved from Monticello Iowa to 608 East Jefferson Street Washington Their son and daughter accompany them He works at Reister Brothers poultry service man with years of schooling and experience and attends a Methodist church.
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Frank Hunnicutt
Washington
Monticello
Iowa
E. Jefferson St
Hunnicutt
Reister Bros
Reckless Driver Causes Auto Crash Near Jefferson County Line
Richard McWilliams of Fairfield reported a late night crash on road No 1 near the Jefferson county line caused by a reckless driver. His car struck a concrete bridge railing after the other car, seen on the wrong side of the curve, fled the scene. McWilliams escaped with minor bruises.
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Jefferson County
Richard McWilliams
Fairfield
Washington County Sheriff's Office
McWilliams
Hottest Day So Far in 1941 with Mercury at 106 Degrees
Washington area records the peak of a searing heat wave as a 2:15 pm reading reaches 106 degrees amid ongoing nationwide scorching temperatures. Last Tuesday hit 101 as Sunday topped 99, while a nationwide cooling trend begins with a rain front expected to reach the east and Midwest by midweek.
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Washington
United Press
Whcen
New York City
East
Midwest
Iowa
Robert Wagner Jr Elected President in 1940 Census Context
Robert Wagner Jr. a New York state assemblyman and son of a U.S. senator was elected president. The town reportedly has nearly two million more hogs than Illinois, its nearest state competitor, based on the 1940 census figures.
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Robert Wagner, Jr
New York State
United States
Town
Illinois
Heat Relief Draws Hundreds to Park Church Service
In Central Park a park service drew hundreds of Washington residents seeking relief from the heat. Rev. Ivan Riess preached a sermon with music from a Municipal band quartet and a Riess duet with his sister Carmen. Local pastors offered prayers and Rev. Kerr is slated to preach next Sunday.
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Central Park
Washington
C Comfort
Ivan Riess
The
Christian Church
Charles Murdock
Alfred Trenerry
Baptist Church
Carl Klein
St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
F. W. Eastwood
Presbyterian Church
R. C. Keagy
Methodist Church
George Kerr
United Presbyterian Church
Tarkio
Riess
Carmen Riess
Harold Jarvis
Church of Christ
Wickard Says Farmers Will Aid in Defense
Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard told the 4000th Farm and Home Hour broadcast that farmers will hold up their end of defense production. He urged unity and efficiency to keep the bells of freedom ringing in the world.
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Wickard
Washington, D.C
Up— Secretary of Agriculture
Claude Wickard
Motion Picture Editors Recommend Mason City Premiere
Des Moines reports that the newly organized Motion Picture Editors Association of Iowa recommends that the world premiere of the film One Foot in Heaven be held in Mason City, as announced on July 28.
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Des Moines
Motion Picture Editors Association of Jows Today
Mason
London Raided First Time in Over a Month
London endured a two hour air raid alarm last night marking the first heavy raid in a month. The attack followed Friday’s RAF bombing of Berlin and recalled past raids tied to Hess’s May parachute mission in Scotland.
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London
Royal Air Force
Berlin
Rudolf Hess
Scotland
Germany
Former Mason City Man Hartzell Spence Creates Fall Picture
Hartzell Spence, once based in Mason City, authored a new picture set for release next fall, drawing on his distinctive journalistic vision and regional experiences.
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City
Mason City
Hartzell Spence
Wheeler accuses admin of trying to terrify Americans into war
Senator Burton Wheeler charges that the administration condemns his anti war postcard drive to frighten the public into accepting a foreign war. He faults War Secretary Stimson for labeling the cards near subversive and claims Marshall called efforts to extend service period sabotage without naming saboteurs.
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Washington, D. C
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Senate Today
Weeler
Henry L. Stimson
Wheeler
George C. Marshall
Marshall
Judy Garland and David Rose wed in Las Vegas
In Las Vegas on July 28 Judy Garland young film actress and David Rose composer and arranger were married today.
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Las Vegas
Judy Garland
David Rose
Tobacco Trade Hits Record Wholesale Peak in 1939
Census figures show the wholesale to bacco trade reached an all time high in 1939 climbing 23.6 percent above 1929 levels marking a strong expansion of America's oldest industry.
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America
New Automobiles Licensed in Washington County
Car and truck licenses in Washington County rose last week with 18 new vehicles added. Current license plate totals climb toward 200 more than last year, while trucks show a strong rise. several residents and local firms are listed with their new registrations.
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Washington County
Althea Montgomery
Washington
Chevrolet
S. R. Bell & Son
Keota
Everett Smith
Studebaker
New Morrow
Wellman
Edd T. Zook
Equitable Life Assurance Society of United States
J. H. Bryant
Buick
Washington Beverage Co
Edward Martin
Plymouth
Nellie Jones
Ainsworth
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U. S
Chester B. Duryea
KR. L. Lytle
Lytle
E. F. Bauer
Board of Supervisors
Milo Sorden
Dave Masson
Dave Pearson
Milo Steele
Stimson
Roosevelt
Hitler
Stalin
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