Speidel to Join Iowa State Tax Board and Wallace for Education
Governor Clyde L. Herring announced plans to seek confirmation in the Iowa senate for John Speidel of Washington as a member of the state board of assessment and review. Des Moines' John P. Wallace is named for the state board of education, replacing Eskil Carlson. Foster will remain as advisor while ill. Crooks will not be reappointed to the parole board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
U.P
Clyde L. Herring
Iowa Senate
John Speidel
Washington
State Board of Assessment and Review
John P. Wallace
State Board of Education
Speidel
John W. Foster
Tax Commission
Foster
Henry Wallace
Henry A. Wallace
Eskil Carlaon
John Crooks
Boone
State Board of Parole
Roosevelt on holding companies sparks sharp banter
In Beverly Hills a columnist riffs on Mr Roosevelt and rival figures Huey Long Father Coughlin and Gen Hugh Johnson. He notes the heated rhetoric over holding companies and asserts the accusations are true in a biting, humorous tone.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Mr. Roosevelt
Huey Long
Father Coughlin
Gen
Hugh Johnson
Iowa House Passes Patrol Bill Creates State Patrol
Des Moines March 15 The Iowa House approved a patrol bill by 102 to 1 to create a 50 man motor patrol with salaries of 200 a month for the chief 165 for assistants and 100 for patrolmen rising to 125. The measure keeps control with the secretary of state while the Senate pledges to oppose patronage shifts to Governor Herring. A second bill would require county auditors to bid delinquent tax sales at full tax value if private bids fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
U.P
House of Representatives
Senate
Herring
House
Conditions Improve on Ohio River Floods Threaten Mississippi Valley
United Press reports widening flood waters across five states with 10 000 seeking shelter and several drownings in the Mississippi flood plain. Kennett Missouri faces levee breaks and evacuees while Ohio River impacts ease though roads and rail lines remain disrupted across Kentucky Illinois Mississippi and Arkansas.
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Missouri
Illinois
Arkansas
Tristate
St. Francis River
Kennett
United Press
Mississippi River
Ilinois
Kentucky
Strat
Ohio
Mississippi
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Cairo
Success
Ark
Got Gas Didn’t Pay Ninety Days in the Jug
William Lindsey a Missouri resident and truck operator admitted buying gasoline and oil at a Mason City service station and leaving without paying. He will serve 90 days in jail in default of payment of a district court fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
William Lindsey
Missouri
Mason City
Truck Drivers Charged With Overloading Appearing in Nora Springs Court
Charles City driver Charles Stickney Earl Julean truck owner and J F Werdke were brought before Justice F S Bright in Nora Springs on overload fines Stickney paid 109 dollars and costs Julean 25 dollars and costs and Palmer and Werdke the same fine was imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Jesse Stickney
Earl Julean
J. F. Werdke
Gieene
F S. Bright
Nora Springs
Stickney
Julean
Costa
Palmer
Werdke
Iowa Ruling Exempts Municipal Utilities From Tax
The Iowa State Board of Assessment and Review ruled Thursday that municipal public utilities in Des Moines and across the state are not subject to the low corporation income tax. The decision affects waterworks plants in nearly every city and reverses a January 25 temporary ruling that incomes from these utilities were taxable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Board of Assessment and Review
Iowa
Martinsville Men Die In Head On Crash Near Malvern
Council Bluffs Olin K Underwood 45 and companion Ernest Allen 39 of Martinsville Mo were fatally and critically injured when their car struck a parked vehicle on highway 4 near Malvern Iowa.
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Council Bluffs
Olin K. Underwood
Martinsville
Farmer
Ernest Allen
Malvern
Raids Hit Taverns and Cigar Stores Across Davenport
Federal state county and city officers conducted raids on taverns and cigar stores in Davenport. Nine defendants were booked or awaited charges as investigators found gambling devices in three locations.
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Davenport
Wallace Urges Cheaper Goods to Aid Recovery
Secretary Wallace suggests factories boost output by 60 percent at lower prices to spur industrial recovery. He argues cheaper goods would aid farmers whose crop benefits have nearly maxed out, shaping debate on future policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wallace
Tragic Well Accident Claims Child Near Council Bluffs
Gladys Stue telberg, two, fatally injured after falling 150 feet into an abandoned farm well east of Council Bluffs. Rescued in Mín ard KK. Olson effort, she died shortly after reaching the surface. A broken plank in the cover caused the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couneil Bluffs
Gladys S Stuetelberg
Here
Minard KK
Night Club Owner Held on Murder Charge
Des Moines night club owner Des Moines Night Club proprietor Berlovieh was indicted on a first degree murder charge in the fatal shooting of relief worker Donald Merrigar last Sunday. Judge Russell Jordan ordered Bertlovich held without bond in the county jail awaiting district court trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Dewey Berlovieh
Donald Merrigar
Judea Russell Jordon
Berlovich
Governor's Son Parade With Machine Gun Under Arm
Des Moines report details evidence that Laverne Herring son of the governor drove liquor trucks and allegedly paraded streets of an eastern town with a machine gun under his arm prompting concern before the liquor investigating committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Laverne Herring
Gasoline Can Ignites at Burlington Plant
Charles Moen, an employee at the Burlington plant, was badly burned when a gasoline can ignited in the engine room and set his clothing on fire. His wife and son extinguished the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Charles Moensee Company
Moeblin
Nalleee Official Reassigned Amid Turmoil in Office
An obscure report notes Nalleee Official facing scrutiny as a merman figure serves as vice president and treasurer amid internal governance questions. The fragment indicates leadership controversy without clear outcomes or dates.
Change in Faculty at Ames Junior High School
Miss Ruby Washburn, domestic science teacher at the junior high, receives leave of absence from the board of education and will leave the local school week after next. She plans to enroll March 25 at Ames for practice teaching toward her degree from Iowa State College and will continue through spring to mid-summer when she earns the degree. Miss Martha Thomas of Dedham, Iowa, will finish Miles Wardburn's year in Miles Wardburn's place under Sept J H Peet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Washburn
Board of Education
Washington
Ames
Iowa State College
Martha Thomas
Dedham
Iowa
Srpt
J. H. Peet
Miles Wardburn
Fire Dept Extinguishes Car Blaze at McAvoy Home
Firefighters responded to 28 South Avenue D this afternoon where a car caught fire at the Mary McAvoy residence. The blaze was extinguished before causing damage. News item notes no injuries reported.
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Mary McAvoy
South Avenue D
McAvoy
Iowa State College Man Reported Sinking Ill Thursday
A man from Iowa State College was reported by his physician to be gradually sinking his health Thursday night and has been seriously ill at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Governor Signs Hunting License Measure
Des Moines governor Clyde WL Herring signed a bill to adjust fees for licenses. The combined fishing and hunting license drops to 1.50 dollars, hunting license alone to 1 dollar, and fishing license remains at 1. The changes take effect to reduce this year’s license rates from the former 1 2 and 2 50 combination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Clyde WL
New Hospital Reports Slight Operating Loss
Spencer Hospital association releases a monthly report showing a net loss of 322 dollars for February, the first month of occupancy in the new 55000 dollar municipal hospital. Expenses for the new building run more than twice those of the old hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Spencer Hospital Association
Wehrvarry
Chas Stewart Dies in Brighton After Illness
Charles Stewart dies at home in Brighton after a period at University Hospital Iowa City. Born February 27, 1863 near Ainsworth, he moved from near Centralia Missouri to Pleasant Plain area with his wife in 1919. Funeral Monday at East Pleasant Plain Catholic Church.
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Brighton
Chas. Stewart
University Hospital
Iowa City
Centralia
Washington
East Pleasant Plain Catholic Church
Father Seidel
Hoskins
Mr. Stewart
Ainsworth
Amos and
Armeda Stewart
Amos Stewart
Broken Row
Nebr
H. Dutton
O. J. Dutton
Los Angeles
George
Davenport
County cream buyers meet to discuss future grading rules
About 35 cream buyers from Washington county gathered with creamery representatives for a meeting sponsored by the Creamery Butter Manufacturers Association of Iowa. The session explained likely future requirements for buying and grading of cream, with demonstrations and officials present. A follow up meeting for farmers is planned as similar sessions spread county by county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Reister’s
Illinois
Tolander Rites Held for Mrs. Harold Tolander at Swedesburg
Funeral services for Mrs. Harold Tolander were held yesterday at the Swedish Lutheran church in Swedesburg with hundreds of relatives and friends in attendance. Rev. Paul A. Weatherby conducted the service with mixed choir music. Pallbearers included Ernest Sandeen Irvin Palmer Frickran Carl Sandhbare Leslie Hultquiet and Luther J. Leon. Burial followed in Swelesburg cemetery.
Lecture on South America Tonight With Dr Mapes
Mrs Williams said not all clubs were notified but all interested may hear Dr Mapes of the University speak on South America tonight. He will show pictures he took in South America and speak at eight o clock in the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparish
E. K.pes
Williams
Dr. Mapes
South America
Mapes
Presbyterian program speaker visits Columbus Junction
Dr. David I. Berger pastor of Muscatine First Presbyterian spoke at the local church Thursday after a 6 30 supper. The Indian Creek club enjoyed an afternoon by hosts Catherine Gabriel Mae Johnston and Abbie Adamson. Officers elected in the meeting included Madge Burkett president Nellie Kemp vice president Cora Bitting secretary Pearl Johnston treasurer and Julia Schlichting press reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
David I. Berger
First Presbyterian Church of
Bessie Delzell
J. C. Horning
St. Joseph
the Reformed Church
FE. Jasmann
Ina Owens
Donnellison
Myrtle Owens
June Lambert
Davenport
C. &. Lambert
Pretzel King Sells Factory to Focus on Public Office
Conrad Berg, known as the pretzel king of eastern Ohio and a Columbiana County commissioner, has sold his pretzel factory to devote full time to his public duties.
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Leetonia
Conrad Berg
Ohio
Columbiana County
BC Whale Oil and Meal Output in 1934 Report
British Columbia known as Canada’s whale producing area reported 809900 gallons of whale oil and 249 tons of whale meal produced in 1934. The data reflects provincial harvests and industrial output for that year.
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Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
Canada
Wiley Post Off To Break Record In Substratosphere Flight
Wiley Post lifts his monoplane in Burbank with a diver like suit and oxygen in a bid to span the nation in seven hours. He aims to reach Floyd Bennett Field New York as a tail wind aids the attempt though the plan was a surprise and postponed from Saturday.
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Burbank
Calif
Wiley Post
Post
New York
Mars
Here
Floyd Bennett Airfield
DeMolays of Three Counties Hold Triangular Session
A DeMolay meeting at the Masonic temple brought together Washington Iowa City and Fairfield with about 80 attendees. Twelve candidates were initiated, ten from Iowa City and two from Washington, with Amos chapter of Washington presenting the DeMolay degree. Talks followed by District Master Councillor Robert Hess of Burlington, a Grinnell College student.
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Washington
Iowa City
Fairfield
Masonic Temple
Amos Chapter
Robert Hess
Burlington
Grinnell College
Two Rural Fires Do Little Damage
A fire shortly after eight last night destroyed an old house used as a woodshed at the John Grecian place south of Kalona. No one was home, cause unknown, insurance with Washington County Farmers' Mutual. A second fire at George heed home northeast of town was controlled before the fire truck arrived, causing little damage.
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John Grecian Place
Kalona
Washington County
Farmers’ Mutual
Farmer's Mutual
George Heed
Elect Mrs Wagner Poultry Assn Head for Washington County
Officers for the Washington county Poultry Breeders association for the coming year were elected. President is Mrs Fred Wagner, vice president Harry C Ward, and secretary treasurer Fred Downing. Directors include Harold Hayes Harry Ramsay or Delbert Bailey Art Iran Mrs Joe Wolfe and Gerald Duncan. Plans for next year's fall poultry show were discussed as Davenport judge Harry Atkins spoke at the meeting.
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Washington County Poultry Breeders Association
Fred Wagner
Harry C. Ward
Fred Downing
Harold Hayes
Harry Ramesey
Delbert Bailey
Art Iran
Joe Wolfe
Gerald Duncan
Harry Atkins
Davenport
Schmoeller Improves After Pleurisy Illness
ARB. Schmoeller, previously ill all week with pleurisy, shows improvement in health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arb. Schmoeller
Conclave Prep Draws Southeast Iowa Attendance
A district conclave is planned for May 17 with attendees from across southeastern Iowa. A mothers committee served refreshments including Mrs. Harrison Dodder Mrs. Harvey Meek Mrs. Walter Smith and Mrs. Roy Means while Mrs. Lawrence Crull provided piano music during serving.
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Iowa
Harrison Dodder
Harvey Meek
Walter Smith
Roy Means
Lawrence Crull
Colder Wet Weather On Way Across Iowa
Forecaster Charles D. Reed in Des Moines says a brief warm spell ends as colder air arrives with rain turning to snow in eastern Iowa. Record highs near 74 were reported in Sioux City and Council Bluffs, while Charles City logged 38 as northern counties begin feeling the chill.
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Charles D. Reed
Des Moines
Reed
Siroux City
Council Bluffs
Charles City
Vacation Bible School Institute At Local Methodist Church
People from Crawfordsville Columbus City West Chester and Washington attended the Daily Vacation Bible School institute at the Methodist church this morning with afternoon sessions expected. Rev Ralph H Collis of Charles City led worship and part of the study while Mrs Collis gave the main talk in the redecorated church auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Columbus City
West Chester
Washington
Methodist Church
Ralph H. Collis
Charles City
Collis
Missing 15 year old boy Maynard Bower traced in Moline area
Harvey Bower announced at noon today a trace of his son Maynard 15 who has been missing since Tuesday evening. Two transients reported a boy matching his description at a camp in Moline community. Police asked to pursue the trail while Calla were made to nearby towns. Maynard is a junior high pupil who turns 15 next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Bower
Maynard
Sheriff's Office
Calla
Moline
Rock Island
Roseville
Ill
Milwaukee Yards
Gladwin
Harvard retirees receive over 2.25 million from Carnegie Foundation
In Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard University retired faculty have benefited from more than 2.25 million dollars provided by the Carnegie Foundation across the past 28 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge, Mass
Harvard University
Carnegie Foundation
Newcomer Jack Francisco Joins Washington Athletics
Jack Francisco 21, unmarried, new to Washington, works at J C Penney. Iowa born in Webster City and raised in Oskaloosa, he is a Os kal oosa high school and Penn College alumnus with two years of varsity basketball and one year of varsity football. Now with Penney for over a year, his Washington move is a promotion. He led athletic classes in Oskaloosa, played basketball and football, is a handball enthusiast, attends the Methodist church in Washington.
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Jack Francisco
J. C. Penney
Washington
Jack
Iowa
Webster City
Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa High School
Penn College
Francisco
Penney Company
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