Column about Iowa recounts a jail return and a river rescue
Le Mars figure Joe Dominick, a paroled convict, to be sent back to Anamosa for the remaining two years of a larceny sentence after admitting breaking and entering the Mueller-Wanderschmidt beer tavern and stealing $25. In Humboldt, Harold Knutson, 8, of Thor, was saved from drowning by Iowa Public Service Co. worker Hans Wallakit after he nearly went under in the Des Moines river at Rutland.
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LE Mars
Joe Dominick
Anamosa
Plymouth County
Dominick
Mueller-Wanderschmidt Beer
Humboldt Harold Knutson
Thor
Hans Wallakit
Iowa Public Service Co
Des Moines
Rutland
Fairfield Farm To Host State Corn Husking Contest
The state corn husking contest is set for October 31 on a Jefferson county farm yet to be chosen. Candidates include farms operated by John Jenks and Raymond Cook of Fairfield and McMullin Brothers of Batavia. The national contest will take place near Lawrence Kansas on November 3.
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Fairfield
Jefferson County
John Jenks
Raymond Cook
McMullin Brothers
Batavia
Lawrence
Kan
Council Clears Way for $75,000 Building
Waterloo city council passed a removal ordinance to aid Coca Cola Bottling Co. in erecting a $75,000 plan. To allow the half block extension the surrounding area was re zoned to meet state and city rules, banning residential construction within five feet of the lot line.
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Waterloo
Coca Cola Bottling Co
Dr. E D Jones Sees Victory in Defeat at Cedar Falls
Dr Edgar Dewitt Jones of Detroit told more than 2000 ministers and laymen at the Cedar Falls Interdenomination Bible conference that victory lies in defeat and defeat in victory, drawing a parallel between Jesus crucifixion and unseen future reward.
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E. D. Jones
Cedar Falls
Edgar Dewitt Jones
Central Woodward Christian Church
Detroit
Mich
Iowa
Grinding Wheel Flies Off Injuring Newton Worker
Roy Le Gore, 43, of Newton, is hospitalized at Skiff with serious injuries after a grinding wheel he was operating at high speed flew from the shaft. Pieces struck him and burst through the shop roof, causing a fractured forearm, broken fingers, a lacerated hand, abdominal injuries and knee and ankle cuts.
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Newton
Roy le Gore
Double Wedding Planned at Emanuel Lutheran Church
Two sisters will wed two brothers in a double ceremony at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Strawberry Point by next month. The brides are Julia Frederick of Dubuque and Lillian Frederick of Strawberry Point, daughters of Mr and Mrs William A Frederick. The grooms are Edgar F Jahr of Rockwell and the Rev Arnold J Jahr of Port Clinton Ohio, sons of the Rev and Mrs M Jahr of Strawberry Point.
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Dubuque
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Strawberry Point
Julia Frederick
Dubune
Edgar F. Jahr
Rockwell
Lillian Frederick
Arnold J. Jahr
Port Clinton
Ohio
William A. Frederick
M. ©. Jahr
Stawberry Point
Mystery punchboard racket hits Waterloo shop
Police launch inquiry after L. F. Cox’s shoe repair shop loses 71 dollars on a punchboard racket. Chief Hugh Crumline says a stranger left the board claiming Cox could earn money, then two strangers played it, initially losing but later winning 71 dollars before the incident was reported to authorities.
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Waterloo
Hugh Crumline
L. F. Cox
Cox
Dreher Family Makes Funeral Arrangements
Mason City reports the Dreher family arranging the muster victim's services with Rev. William Galbreth of First Methodist in charge. No songs, organ accompaniment by Mrs. R. E. Patton. A pawnshop suit in Omaha links to the buried wish.
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Mason City
Harold John Dreher
William Galbreth
First Methodist Church
R. E. Patton
Centennial Queen Contest Tightens As Votes Change
The Washington Centennial queen race heats up with Betty Redlinger maintaining a strong lead but losing ground as Dorothy Darnell climbs from 14th to second, and Betty McCall moves to third. Darnell gains 100,000 votes, Redlinger holds 175,600 total, with 73,000 separating her from the nearest challenger as standings shift ahead of page 2.
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Betty Redlinger
Dorothy Darnell
Washington
Betty McCall
Miss Darnell
Redlinger
Centennial
Eee Owoven
Eee
Esther Hayes
Maxine Logan Ee
Margaret Schneider
Ruth Boller
Elizabeth Varney
Verla Boshart
Betty OO
Kay Hardy
Dorothea Snyder
Maxine Simmons
Iowa
Jean Huber
Betty Kiefer
Evelyn Eyestone
Margaret Fienner Eee
Ruth Barbara Smith
Viola Anderson
Pictures Show Highlights of Whiskey Club Chicago Trip
Isabelle Minick will leave tomorrow night with friends for a western trip. They plan to be gone a month and will go to the coast.
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Whiskey Club
Chicago
Isabelle Minick Willl
Sunbonnet Club Contest Open Through Saturday
The Sunbonnet club invites entries for six costume divisions with $5 first prizes. Contest ends 9 30 p m Saturday August 6 at Case Field 7 45 p m August 9 pageant preview. New members listed include Lucile Nicola Mrs Ewell and others.
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Sunbonnet Club
Case Field
Alethea
Journal
Lucile Nicola
Ewell
Elwyn Booth
Hubert Lehrer
Cecelia Jane Bruty
Joe M. White
Carl Jungbluth
Margaret Ann Jungbluth
Blaine Holmes
Maxine Reeves
Merna Reeves
John Ri
Centennial Guest Lists Urged for Washington Event
Business houses in Washington are urged to submit guest lists for the centennial celebration. A committee including R. B. Shannon O. B. Schmitt and J. Willits will oversee invites to wholesalers manufacturers and distributors for August 16th. A Y M C A luncheon is planned and guests will attend the pageant in the evening.
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Washington
R. BE. Shannon
O. BE. Schmitt
J. Willits
Ladies of the Christian Church
Protect U. S. Embassy at Tokio Today
Police were assigned to the United States embassy in Tokio as anti Japanese posters appeared on the streets. The posters claimed fires Britain America and Australia are common enemies. A Mainichi article noted concerns over potential demonstrations and the impact of Japanese-American trade tensions on citizens.
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Tokio
United States
Britain
America
Aussie
Mainichi
Bold Holdup Targets Burlington Bus in Washington
A Saturday night holdup in Washington involved bus driver hijacked by a bold group led by Rattlesnake Pee Ruebeam. The band, fresh from looting three local stores, interrupted the Burlington Trailways bus as it entered town. The driver reacted with good humor, joining the moment while Ruebeam was pursued by sheriff allies Friday.
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Washington
Burlington Trailways
Pee’ Ruebeam
Float Builder Boosts Washington Parade Plans
A skilled float builder arrives in Washington to assist J. W. Kuelin, veteran designer, as parade organizers race to meet demand. With an extra worker, orders placed within forty eight hours should ensure timely float construction for the upcoming spectacular Washington parades.
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Washington
J. W. Kuelin
Enelin
Japanese American Loyalty Orders Deal in Hawaii
In Hawaii the United States government will strip loyalty of more than 100000 people of Japanese parentage, marking a drastic racial displacement amid wartime policies and executive action.
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United States
Publicity Is Plentiful for Centennial on Chicago Trip
Leaders of the Centennial and Whisker clubs view the Chicago journey as a successful publicity stunt for the centennial. WGN and WBBM interviewed members, radio mentions highlighted Fred Downing and Ted Bailey, and presses noted Washington crowds at the Giants game. Nearly 250 Whisker club members traveled by air conditioned coaches in five hours, with a smooth return on the Rocket after some late arrivals.
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Downing
Bob Elson
The
Chicago Tribune
Fred Downing
Washington
Whisker Club
la Salle Street Station
Lloyd Lytle
Centennial and Whisker Club
Chicago
WGN
Wrigley Field
Fred
WBBM
Ted Bailey
Morton Chance
Ted
Mort
Tribune and Herald-Examiner
Cubs
Giants
Herald-Examiner
LD. F. Barnes
al Goddard
Times and News
Rock Island
Battle at Fisher Body Plant in Cleveland
In Cleveland on July 31 police and firemen faced thousands of pickets at the Fisher Body plant. A two hour clash left many injured, with 25 treated in a field tent and at least five sent to hospitals as tear gas and water cannons were used before a truce was reached.
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Cleveland
Biets
Fisher
Fisher Body
Tool and the Workers Union
CIO
Mrs Morrison and Son Visit Ed Sullivan Home for Centennial
Mrs Robert L Morrison and her son Dick of Plainfield DL are visiting the Ed Sullivan home and will attend the Centennial celebration next week. Mrs Sullivan and Mrs Morrison are sisters.
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Robert L. Morrison
Plainfield
Ed Sullivan
Mrs. Sullivan
Mrs. Morrison
Livingston to Give Address at Underpass Dedication
Schuyler W. Livingston will deliver the dedicatory address Wednesday evening at the underpass ceremony. A parade from the square at 7:20 will precede the 7:30 program on the north side of the underpass, with Mayor Lytle and city officials attending. A ribbon will be cut to officially open the underpass, followed by a dance under American Legion auspices.
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Livingston
Schuyler W. Livingston
Aquare
Lytle
American Legion
Teiderpa
Union Service Draws Big Crowd in Central Park Evening
Large turnout at the union service in Central Park with Washington Concert Band preconcert. Rev Vernon Carter preached on The Great Choice, urging acceptance of Christian faith as life guide. Special music featured a baritone horn solo and a women’s quartet. service leaders included Rev Carl W. Klein and Rev F W Eastwood.
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Vernon Carter
Union
Central Park
Washington Concert Band
Christ
Mr. Carter
Valley of Death
C. A. Nicholson
Daryl Fetters
Christian Church
June Garrett
Vada Fetters
Mra
Allen Bradford
Carl W. Klein
F. W. Eastwood
William M. Nichol
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Nelie Thompson
Thompsos
Helen
Rouse
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