Local News Brief Highlights Divorces and Sales
Opal Whitlock traveled to Davenport where a Scott County court granted divorce from B R Whitlock and custody of three children plus assets. Graham's Department Store offers $5.95 ladies winter coats and a Friday Saturday watch and clock cleaning special for $1.00.
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Graham’s Department Store
Stephen
North Side
Opal Whitlock
Davenport
Scott County District Court
BR. G. Whitlock
February weather summary shows very dry month
The official weather observer disclosed February had 0.90 inches of precipitation mostly rain and snow, marking an unusually dry period. Temperatures varied little, with a low of six degrees above zero on the 4th and 11th and a high of 69 on the 25th. March opened with rain and last night’s precipitation was about half an inch.
Iowa junior college tourney moved to March 11 12
The state junior college tournament will be played Friday and Saturday March 11 and 12 at Independence not March 12 13 as previously announced. No games occur on Sunday in Iowa junior colleges.
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Iowa
Independence
Birth of Lindbergh Baby Creates Big Interest Across Nation
The article recalls the global fascination with Charles and Anne Lindbergh's infant. It notes the child was kept closely guarded in the Morrow home before the family moved to a new house, with the Lindberghs offering few details. Col Lindbergh said the heir would decide his own career when ready, and special watchmen guarded the infant amid crank letters.
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Morrow
Lindbergh
Charles
Maine
Lindberghs
Col. Lindbergh
Englewood
Detroit
Wolf
Lambertville
Charles A
Police Seek Clues in Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping
WYMAN notes a flurry of activity as New Jersey and New York police pour resources into the Lindbergh infant kidnapping case. A postcard allegedly from the kidnappers is found. authorities describe searches, vehicle and foot tracks near Featherbed Lane, and the calm demeanor of Colonel Lindbergh and Mrs. Lindbergh amid the emergency.
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Lindbergh
Ten Years Ago Today at the Riverside Sale
A Riverside community sale sold 5000 bushels of corn at 50 cents per bushel at Rath and Critz. A man praised McKesson's Shaving Cream saying it gave him a real shave after trouble with his razor. Many men reported improved shaving with McKesson's product.
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Rath and Critz
Riverside
McKesson
Paint bargains and range at McDaniel Drugstore
Spring price quotes on paint surprise shoppers as the McDaniel Drugstore advertises a broad paint line. Dreggist GEO. L. McDANIEL invites customers to discuss needs with him. Hog top price listed at 4.45 amid a generally fair forecast tonight and Thursday.
Norris proposal up for state ratification to end lame duck sessions
Congress sent the Norris proposal to the states as the twentieth amendment to the constitution. It would convene Congress annually January 3 and move presidential inauguration to January 20, providing for succession if both president and vice president die or fail to qualify. Ratification requires 36 states within seven years. Senate approved 73 to 3 with three Republicans voting no.
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Washington
Mar
Congress
Senate
Dale
Vermont
Metcalf
Rhode Island
Waterman
Colorado
Fear Floods On Rivers Of State In Des Moines Bulletin
Des Moines weather bureau predicts Des Moines river will rise nearly one foot daily from Boone to Eldon reaching 20 feet at Boone by Friday with 13 feet at Des Moines likely Friday. Raccoon river at Van Meter already at flood stage and rising. No Iowa rain forecast though heavy falls in Wisconsin and the Dakotas.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Des Moines River
Boone
Eldon
Ottumwa
Tracy
Raccoon River
van Meter
Charles D. Reed
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Bureau
Towa
Talks to Club on Vigilantes and Local Peace Efforts
Leslie M. Eicher urged civic cooperation with peace officers at a Y's Men's club meeting discussing the Vigilantes organization. The group, started in 1925 to protect county banks, operates under sheriff call and can empower members in emergencies, while members remain subject to law and carry arms.
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Leslie M. Eicher
Y's Men's Club
Mr. Eicher
W. F. Bickel
Iowa
Y's Men’s Clubs
Y’s Men
Y's
Charles Grayson
Town clock regulation continues under Carris supervision
E. C. Carris and sons devote daily effort to fine tune the town clock after months of idleness and a switch from weights to an electric motor. His recent stoppage for minor alterations drew public interest as the mechanism is set to run accurately again.
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E. C. Carris
Diabetes Death Linked to Ronald Matlock in Council Bluffs
Death certificate from Council Bluffs lists diabetes as the cause of death for Ronald Matlock who died there Sunday, authorities said today.
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Council Bluffs
Ronald Matlock
Weathered start to March as Coppock notes
Mrs Gleede Coppoock reports a windy rainy March day. Muddy roads slow chores while spring cleaning and baby chicks appear. Family moves are reshaping the area with Frey and Nichols kin nearby and several farm transfers noted around Coppock and nearby Wayland.
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Newton Frey
Brighton
R. H. McCarty
Washington
Gleede
Paul
Ira Nichols
Burlington
E. B. Nichols
Allen Lauzader Held in Shaw Killing Case
Allen Lauzader, 32, was held in the city jail today after his arrest in Ottumwa connection with the killing of Edna Maude Shaw. Ottumwa police, acting on Ottumwa authorities’ request, reported no clear link yet. Miss Shaw, a guest at Gerald Randol’s Ottumwa home, was shot when bandits posing as officers entered and escaped with $160, one may have been wounded.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Allen Lauzader
Edna Maude Shaw
Ottumwa
Laurader
Miss Shaw
Gerald Randol
Randol
Bedside Telephone Reinforces Nighttime Safety At Home
In emergencies the bedside telephone proves its value by summoning help quickly. It offers protection during prowler or fire events, serves as a crucial link in late hours, and is described as indispensable in illness. Install a bedside telephone today to safeguard your family.
Local business notes and upcoming election meeting
Shirley Clark and Glenn Eldridge locate in office 201, Bailey building selling Massachusetts Mutual insurance. A special meeting at city hall Saturday March 5 at 7 30 p m to discuss tax problems. Auctioneer D F Macon of Washington Iowa listed. Republican caucus at Seveny six Center March 5 at 1 30 p m to elect delegates. Bake sale Washington Cleaners March 5.
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Shirley Clark
Glenn Eldridge
Bailey Building
Massachusetts Mutual Insurance
Biklen’s
Pete Boshart
Wayland
Irvin Boshart
Henry
Aul
Chris Widmer
Winter Coats
Graham’s Department Store
Daniel S. Yoder
Kalona
D. F. Macon
Washington
Iowa
Paul Shellabarger
H. M. Shellabarger
Des Moines
Iowa State Association of Cosmetologists and Operators
Seveny-six Center
Stephen
North Side
Washington Cleaners
Ladies Winter Coats and Knit Suits Arrive at Ward and Co
Ward and Co presents new ladies and misses knit suits with skirt and sweater in matched and contrasting colors priced at 2.95. A note from barber Shorty claims townwide fame after offering a 25 cent haircut.
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Graham’s Department Store
Ward and Co
Shorty
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