Minister F W Eastwood preaches retirement from New London church
Bruce Cowden reports on Dr F W Eastwood's looming retirement after 36 years in ministry. The New London Journal notes his 11 day countdown to March 5, with reflections on his dual medical and theological career, family ties, and community impact.
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F. W Eastwood
Presbyterian Church
New London
Town
Washington
Eastwood
Walter
Pennsylvania
Douglas
University of Iowa
New London Journal
E. E. Wessel
F. W. Eastwood
England
Ottumwa Woman Mentioned as Possible State Auditor Candidate
In this election year, speculation lists Mrs Edna C Lawrence of Ottumwa as a possible Republican candidate for state auditor opposing C B Akers of Ottumwa seeking a seventh two year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna C. Lawrence
Ottumwa
C. B. Akers
Iowa County Office Partisans Shown in Red Book
Analysis of the Iowa Official Register reveals partisan control across 99 counties. Republicans hold the majority in 71 counties, with only Carroll fully Democratic. Polk shows eight Democrats to four Republicans. strongest Democratic counties include Carroll Chickasaw Davis Dubuque Johnson Kossuth Marion Shelby Webster.
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Carroll County
Carroll
Chickasaw
Davis
Dubuque
Johnson
Kossuth
Marion
Shelby
Webster
Polk County
Highland farmers attend Murdock sale near Conesville
East Highland report details local attendance at Gail Murdock farm sale near Conesville as Gail sells his farm and moves to Riverside. Social notes mention visits and dinners among the Gerot, Prymek, Lear, Thompson, and Moberly families with brief farming tasks noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Prymek
East Highland
Ardel Gerot
Dean
Bud Moberly
Gail Murdock
Conesville
Gail
Riverside
Roy Gerot
Robert Gerot
Wilbur Thompson
Wheeler Thompson
Joe Lear
Iowa Official Register hints at political balance
The passage notes uncertainty over board size from three to five members. It interprets the state vote showing Democrats carried the presidency by 28,000 and elected a senator, yet grassroots sentiment in Iowa leaning Republican. County officers in the Official Register were elected alongside the president and senator.
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Chinery
United States
Treasury
Chambers
Nixon
Justice Department
White
un-American Activities Committee
International
Iowa
Democratic breaker in Republican Washington county race
In Washington county most county officers are Republican. In 1948 Paul Shearer a Democrat won county attorney by a close vote, likely the first from his party in years. The office’s unsettled status sparks speculation about June primary and November election candidates on the Republican ticket in this largely Republican county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Paul Shearer
County anticipates race as Mr Shearer seeks successor
The county district mentions Mr Shearer plans to run to succeed himself. It recalls that two years ago three candidates vied for the Republican nomination, signaling ongoing contest within the party.
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Shearer
Home Arts Hostesses Stir West Chester Dinner Evening
West Chester scene features Home Arts club members and husbands dining at Roy and Mrs. Bauer home despite storm threats. Attendees from Washington and local families enjoyed pot luck, Canasta, and pool with social visits and remarks on the annual men’s night.
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West Chester
Home Arts Club
Roy Bauer
Bauer
Joe Bauer
Bobby
Walter Lance
Karen
Washington
W. E. Pearson
J. R. Griggs
C. C. Niffenegger
Homer Porter
Milo DeLong
Glenn Martin
H. W. Luers
W. O. Reif
R. C. Ferguson
Irvin Whitehead
Ben Holt
Ethel Barrymore Signs Contract After 42 Years
Louis B Mayer finally seals a major career goal as Ethel Barrymore signs on to star in That Midnight Kiss after decades of pursuit. The announcement highlights Mayer’s long effort to secure her involvement.
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Louis B. Mayer
Ethel Barrymore
Mrs Hochstetler Hosts Alpha Club Meeting
Mrs V D Hochstetler hosted the Alpha Club gathering in Kalona on Monday afternoon. The club decided the next meeting would be 7 30 PM Monday March 13 at Mrs C R Decker house due to duty service commitments. Mrs Jay Eastman presented Home of Tomorrow program, followed by social hour and refreshments by Mrs Michum and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
V. D. Hochstetler
Alpha Club
J. R. Swartzendruber
C. R. Decker
Jay Eastman
J. S. Michum
Barrymore Two-Week Technicolor Return at State Theatre
Ethel Barrymore returns to screen life with Kathryn Grayson and Mario Lanza in That Midnight Kiss at MGM. The State Theatre will show Technicolor tuners tonight and Thursday as Mayer recalls a 42 year dream to sign Barrymore to a long term contract.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Ethel
Haverhill
Massachusetts
Mayer
Hollywood
Ethel Barrymore
Kathryn Grayson
José Iturbi
M-G-M
Mario Lanza
State Theatre
Ovesen Announces Candidacy for U S Representative
Cedar county candidate Herbert W. Ovesen enters the race for Congress in Iowa's First District on the Republican ticket. He serves as director and treasurer of the Eastern Town Light and Power Co-Operative and is active in Triple A work and farm groups.
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Herbert W. Ovesen
Cedar County
Con
Gress
Towa
Ovesen
Eastern Town Light and Power Co-Operative
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Bruce Cowden
Jack Caldwell
Washington High Schol
Iowa State Teachers College
American Pearl
Washington Democrat
Carl Melcher
Elder & Shannon
Classified Advertising Service
Des Moines
Des Moines Register
Matt Lawrence
Board of Education
Mrs. Lawrence
Liv
Truman
T. W. Harwood
General Insurance Agency
Richard Nixon
Richard M. Nixon
California
House un-American Activities Committee
Whittaker Chambers
House
Harry Dexter White
Japan
U. S
Treasury Ma
Murdock
Board of Supervisors
Richard Fisher
W. EB. Pearson
Jack
Pearson
Willis Moore
Oskaloosa
Mr. Moore
Jack Hotle
Turner Hotel
Fairfield
Eldon
Kaser Construction
Rock
Virgil Poore
T. R. Poore
Garden Club
Fred Lindenmeyer
Lindenmeyers
Indiana
Washington State
Lafe Stout
Irvin
Coffey
Charles Harley
Edith Monroe
Olive Monroe
Bill Reif
Stork Club
Bobby Joe
Wayne Ladehofff
Gary
Gerald DeLong
Diana
Bruce Gardner
Roy Gardner
Walter Bauer
Gardner
Richard Worstell
Great Falls
Montana
Irvin Coffey
Foriash
Boulder
Colo
Anne Jean
Denver
National Bank of Washington
Mer
Federal
Insuran
Dixie Dugan
Mary Jane
Hochstetler
Southern Utilities
Tiowa Southern Utilities Caan
Wrue
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