Judge Rules Against Vets in Ousting Case
In Clinton the Iowa district court refused to oust Stanley Mayer as city attorney. Veterans Henri Martingen M L Sutton and W E Purcell argued soldier's preference law should apply to the appointment. Judge Jackson ruled the post requires a strictly confidential relationship and the law does not apply. In New Hampton Jack Schultz claimed bounty on a female wolf and eight cubs, believed to be the first such claim in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampton
Jack Schultz
Fredericksburgh
Oldsters
Schultz
Sincerity of Character in Mao’s Indelible Letters
A compact reflection on how sincerity of character shapes Mao Zedong through letters that leave a lasting impression on readers and contemporaries. The piece ties personal conduct to public perception, highlighting moral fiber amid political upheaval.
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Mao
Community social notes from many local gatherings
The clipping lists numerous Sunday visits and gatherings. Attendees include Emma Lauber Lucille Sponberg Jim Batterson Sherman Gault and many others visiting at Joe and Allen Conrad homes. A funeral for Russ Fenns in Wayland is noted along with several Carlson and Stewart family visits. Delegates and salesmen attended a convention in Des Moines.
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Liams
Khern Chit
Emma Lauber
Lucille Sponberg
Jim Batterson
Sherman Gault
Washington
Allen Conrad
Lacy Hinton
Joe Conrad
Grace
Ida
Emma Conrad
Hear Noble
Latimer
Eli White
Lilany
Columbus
Boyd Twikam
Salesimen
Max Schlatter
George Miller
Vias
Piersant
Des Moines
Mrs. Pleasant
Maxs
McCallon
Betty
Stabi
Asceola
Karl
Rob Ferguson
MeCaillon
Ft. Madison
Stahl
Ferguson
William Twinnam
Richard Holmes
Dorothy Waters
D. BB. Twinaim
Levi Simmons
Theo. K. Orris
C. L. Hering
Emilies
Boyd Twitam
D. W. Ferguson
Mildred Owens
Mra. Edyth Owens
Winfield
Secretary Kay Murray Urges Against Slim Figure Methods
Kay Murray secretary of agriculture rebukes women seeking slim figures through cigarets coffee and odd diets. He cites Mae West fashion decree and jokes about curves using cold rich foamy milk for complexion and curves.
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Dies
Kay Murray
Secretary of Agriculture
Mae Weat
Murray
Grant Was the Only Resident to Graduate from West Point
Grant, serving as Military President in the period, was the sole resident noted to have graduated from the United States Military Academy. The claim highlights a unique educational distinction within his leadership era.
Local VFW honors volunteers and plans Centennial float
The VFW post thanked Hatel Miller Buster Burham and Ken ton Kurtz for Decoration day service in the morning at the local and Ainsworth programs. They were chosen from the Trumpet and Drum Corps that assisted Armistice Day activities. The post voted to enter a Centennial Parade float with E R Burham as committee chair and Burham's team preparing a top entry.
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Glen Miller
Howard Miller
Buster Burham
Everette Ro Burham
Kenton Kurtz
Bobe Kurtz
V. F. W. Post
K. C. Hall
Ainsworth
Post
Vv. EF. W. Post
Central Park
E. R. Burham
Burham
Emil Fink
Boice Kurtz
Henry Simmering
W. Kaster
Ft Madison
Dale Atkinson
Dept. of Iowa
Boone
Iowa
John Pehler
Bill Brown
Clayt Neiswanger
A. E. Palmer
Dan Rohrer Jr
Harry Ramseyer
Hanrahan
Davenport
Bloodhound an Old Dog in Crusade Era Tale
The Dloadhound is described as living in the era of the Crusades and allegedly born near the Mediterranean. The unusual account pairs a canine’s long lineage with historic settings and travel.
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Mediterranean
Rainlit Weekend Occurs Amid Local Life In Franklin District
Franklin District reports a good rain Tuesday welcomed by residents. The piece lists numerous visits and social calls among locals including Emil Fink family, Kleese family, Hoyle family, Marek family, and others. Notable mentions include funeral attendance for Mrs Sheetz grandfather in Conroy and a visit from Garland Reneau of Table Grove Illinois.
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Howard Hoyle
Franklin District
Emil Fink
Richland
Ham Thompson
Warry Davidsons
J. W. Combs
Garland Reneau
Table Grove
Ill
Merle Sheetz
Casts First Vote At Republican National Convention
Dr J C Swann cast the first vote for London at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. He held the honor as chairman of the Alabama delegation which heads the list alphabetically.
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J. C. Swann
London
Cleveland
Alabama
Texas
South Dakota
Families Gather for Weekend Visits in Keota Area
Lois Hoyle and Donald Bartholemew visited Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Frank Kleese spent Sunday at Walter Fisher's home near Keota. Pearl Noecker Florence Rinalarger and Orris Rinalarger visited Clyde Dawson Monday. The Moore and Kleese families plus Betty spent Sunday at David Kleese's home.
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Clarence Hering
East Sunset
Walter Rich
Goshen
Indiana
Hbyelah
Mary
Martha Davis
Mildred Hughes
Washington
Gilbert Barr
Russel Williams
P. P. Graber
Homer Wenger
Carl Martin
Gente Stephens
Ainsworth
J. M. Martin
P. H. Hedger
Winfield
Martin
Ira Owens
Howard Lee
Olds
Levi Simmons
Jack Peters
Columbus Junction
Merle Twinam
C. A. Strothman
New London
Joe Schlatter
Max
Betty
Lyman Johnson
Russel Wil
Isabelle Combs
Lois
Gerald Dean Hoyle
Donald Bartholomew
Frank Kleese
Walter Fisher
Keota
Pearl Noecker
Florence Rinalarger
Orris Rinalarger
Clyde Dawson
Will Moore
Lee
Isaac Kleese
David Kleese
Talkie-talkie Language and Birds in Surinam
The text notes that talkie-talkie is the name for the language of bush negroes in Surinam Dutch Guiana. It mentions a bird called the curri-curri and another named the wistwisi, and describes Jaro-jaro as the ankle chain made from muka-muka tree nuts.
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Surinam
Dutch Guiana
Joe E Brown Offered Syndicated Columnist Post
Joe E Brown, currently appearing at the State theater in the Warner Bros film Sons O Guns, has been offered a syndicated feature columnist post for a string of British colony newspapers. He would write on subjects beyond movies.
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Joe E. Brown
Warner Bros
Joe
Joe Receives Notable Offer Under Consideration
The article notes that Joe, a familiar figure in sports, has received an offer that he is currently reviewing. Details on the offer or involved organizations are not provided in the surviving text, but the development centers on his professional considerations in the sports world.
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Joe
Mind Changing Advice From Judy Tunkins
Judy Tunkins suggests some people should not force a change of mind when a town offers a new one day street on short notice. The remark highlights flexible thinking amid shifting local expectations and rapid changes on the streets.
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Judy Tunkins
Pe Man
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Tartar
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Winifred Shaw
Paramount News
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County Highway Safety Council
State Highway Safety Council
R. W. Kelly
Ottumwa
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George Rudiger
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Beller Health
Golden Guernsey
Guernsey
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Golden Guernsey Wademark
Hays
Oriez & Speer
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