Gilford elected president of Iowa Future Farmers
Claude Gilford an Illinois farm boy in Muscatine high school won the state public speaking title and was elected president of the Iowa Association of Future Farmers of America at the concluding session. Wayne Swanson of Clarinda was chosen secretary and Fred Sievers of Audubon reporter. Vice presidents include Lyle Miller Forest City Donald Robinson of Iowa Falls Loral Hullinger Leon and Howard Coffin Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Clauude Gilford
Illinois
Muscatine
Iowa Association of Future Farmers of America
Gilford
Clarence Dean
Iowa
Iowa Future Farmers
Wayne Swanson
Clarinda
Fred Sievers
Audubon
Lyle Miller
Forest City
Donald Robinson
Loral Hullinger
Leon
Howard Coftin
Fairfield
Van Meter Honors Bob Feller At Graduation
Van Meter residents packed the hometown high school to celebrate Bob Feller's graduation. Superintendent Lester confirmed the grades are legitimate with no favors, listing Physics 79 Psychology 7 English 74 History 70. Several classmates scored below Bob in each subject.
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van Meter
Bob Feller
Bob
Lester
Open letter from Iowa farmers leader to AFL chief
Sioux City report shows Carl Wilken president of the progressive farmers of Iowa issuing an open letter to William Green of the American Federation of Labor. He accuses organized labor of selfishness unless the parity income price for food is paid and says farmers will join labor to fight profiteering in essentials of life.
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Sioux City
Carl Wilken
Progressive Farmers of Iowa
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
A. F
White gopher spotted on Decorah area farm after 71 years
Decorah resident Roger Marlow trapped a white pocket gopher on his grandfather C. C. Marlow’s farm four miles north of Decorah. He has lived on the farm 71 years and says the animal is the first he has ever seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Roger Marlow
C. C. Marlow
Mr. Marlow
Dog bite verdict awards Matney $840 in farm inquiry case
A six man six woman jury deliberated four hours at Eldora and awarded Charles Matney $840 from George Volkers after Matney, stopping at the Volkers farm to ask directions, was bitten by a dog. He sued for $4,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Charles Matney
George Volkers
Volkers Farm
Matney
Iowa coed posed for magazine feature at campus
Frances Pohlad a 21 year old University of Iowa freshman and Chi Omega pledge drew campus attention after a College Humor photo feature depicting a co ed concentrating on looking attractive. The piece appeared as students prepared for Friday night activities.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Frances Pohlad
University of Iowa
Miss Pohlad
Chi Omera Sorority
Medical society elects officers for 1938 convention
The Iowa State Medical Society in Sioux City closes its 1938 meeting after inaugurating advance presidents. Charles Gordon of New York City heads the group as president elect, with Dean Lewis of Baltimore and V Allen of Rochester as officers. Erech Odonaghue of Sioux City is second vice president. Des Moines reelects a trustee and Fred Moore is reelected as a delegate to the American Medical Association convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
A. W.W Erskine
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Medical Society
Charles Gordon
New York City
Dean Lewis
Baltimore
V. Allen
Rochester Minn
Kenneth Johnston
Okaloosa
B. & P. W. Club Holds State Convention in Ottumwa
Iowa business and professional women gathered for the annual state convention in Ottumwa. Mrs. Floyd Young of Shenandoah, state president, was scheduled to address delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Iowa
Floyd
Young
Bhenandoah
Dele- Bates
Will Not Investigate Death of Real Estate Dealer
Corning County officials will not investigate the death of Joseph Lynam, 75, found in his automobile seat here. Lynam was a real estate dealer in Adame County.
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Corning
Joseph Lynam
Dhat
Adame County
Feeble Minded Girls Freed as 108 Children Born From Them
Pittsburgh May 1 A grim report to the American Psychiatric Association cites Dr Leo Kanner of Johns Hopkins detailing habeas corpus abuse leading to feeble minded girls being released to bear 165 children, 108 of whom were feeble minded. The release for cheap help allegedly involved matrons and lawyers, with 29 prostitutes and 17 who acquired diseases among the outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Maryland
Americana Phychiatric Association
Leo Kanner
Join Hopkins University
Kanner
Commonwealth
Dr. Kanner
Roosevelt Presses Plan for Supreme Court Fight
Washington reports President Roosevelt seeks a full showdown with the Supreme Court and will press his original plan for adding two justices, resisting compromise. Senate leaders favor no changes in the administration bill and aim to ride into next year's campaigns on his policies. Iowa notes an eight percent drop in unemployment relief recipients in April, with 24,002 cases on the rolls, down from March across most counties except a few increases. Washington County shows 99 cases in April versus 132 in March.
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White House
Texas
Senate
Robingen
Roosevelt
Congress
Des Moines
Iowa
Ralph Kk. Killinge
Iowa Emergency Relief Administration
Hancock
Washington County
Court clash looms as senate votes eyed
Advisors say court plan faces a margin of two to four votes in the Senate. The Roosevelts machine tested public opinion on the court bill, and White House reports indicate it would win easily in a popular vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Roosevelt
White House
Iowa tax receipts show rising retail sales across counties
The third annual Iowa sales tax report shows Des Moines area gains and a total two percent levy collection of 14 606 929 for year ending April 1 1957. It notes Washington county receipts total 821 108 49 for year to June 30 1036 and 850 515 for today. Final quarter extensions run to June 30 with January to March totaling 3 126 108 versus 3 105 685 in 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingngton County
Des Moines
Iown
Retais
Louis E. Redewig
Roddenly
Tulips Festival Extended One Week in Pella
The Tulip Time committee announced the tulip festival will run through next week due to chilly weather that kept visitors from viewing the blooms. Many flowers are not yet fully opened, but Tulip Town the Historical Museum a Day in Holland and all exhibits will stay open for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Holland
Iowa Truck Tax Fund Allocations by County
The Iowa Railroad Commissioners announce April 1937 allocations totaling 36 102 02 from ten mile truck taxes collected. Pottawattamie leads at 15584 14 followed by Polk 1445 82 and Clinton 1041 68. Osceola 5 27 and Washington 130 91 represent smaller shares. Each county will receive funds for secondary road purposes.
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Des Moines
Iowa Daily Press Burea
George A. Huffman
Board of
Railroad Commissioners
Iowa
Osceola County
Pottawattamie
Polk County
Lion County
Clinton County
Mareh
Washington County
Rebels Fight Among Themselves In Madrid Siege
Madrid reports state government officers say rebel forces besieging Madrid for months are now fighting among themselves. The claim suggests internal divisions amid the ongoing civil conflict in Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
INS
Shoppers in town and Washington report
Bernice Brown of Wellman joined local shoppers today while Edith Halverson of Crawfordsville shopped in Washington yesterday, reflecting active consumer visits.
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Bernice Brown of
Wellman
Edith Halverson
Crawfordsville
Washington
St Louis Hotel Workers Strike Affects City Lodgings
In St Louis on May 15, five AFL unions led a walkout by 1700 to 3000 hotel staff across 29 hotels demanding union recognition and higher wages. Most hotels halted room service as dining rooms and bars closed. elevator and switchboard operations continued as electricians did not join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
American Federation of Labor
Electricians Union
Victim of Hindenburg Disaster Dies in New Jersey
Lakewood New Jersey May 15 The Hindenburg airship disaster claimed its sixth victim today when Otto Ernst a Hamburg cotton broker died of burns in a local hospital His wife a passenger on the ship is hospitalized with burns described as less serious.
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Lakewood
N. J
INS
Whhn
Otto Ernst
Hamburg
Wie
Former Cowboy Legislator Paul Glassaway Dies
Colgate Oklahoma May 15. Paul Glassaway former cowboy congressman from Oklahoma died suddenly at his home this morning. His career in national politics was colorful with a five gallon hat and outspoken pugnatious style that made him a memorable and sometimes forceful figure in Washington society.
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Colgate
Okla
INS
Paul Glassaway
Oklahmo
National Capital
Washington
West Chester Shoppers Named Lindenmeyer Martin and Augustine
Mrs. FL M Lindenmeyer Mrs Glenn Martin and Mrs Marion Augustine all of West Chester were shoppers in town yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL. M. Lindenmeyer
Glenn Martin
Marion Augustine
West Chester
Notable Hotels Affected Include Jefferson Statler Lenox and Mayfair
The report lists the Jefferson, Statler, Lenox, and Mayfair as affected properties. Details on the impact or circumstances are not provided in the accessible text.
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Jefferson
Statler
Lenox
Mayfair
County Awards Road Contracts for 50 000 Plus Work
Washington county board of supervisors awarded road contracts totaling over 50 000 for this year. M O Weaver of Des Moines won gravel contracts with 18 544 50 for new surfacing and 13 326 60 for maintenance surfacing. John J Gross of Prairie City got the culvert bid at 12 648 14. Bureh Construction of Cedar Rapids received grading at 0 13 per cubic yard totaling 8 819 46. Jobs begin June 1 and finish by September 15 on 17 miles of county roads plus maintenance on 40 miles across multiple townships.
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Washington County Board’ of Supervisors
W. P. Rawn
ILI
M. O. Weaver
Des Moines
Grace Hill
John J. Gross
Prairie City
R. C. Risk Company of
Washington
Bureh Construction Company
Cedar Rapids
Wilson Concrete Company
Condition of Albia Youth Is Critical After Crash Near Washington
Four injured in a two car collision six miles west of Washington near road No 2. Raymond Ruttan 20 of Albia is in very serious condition with brain concussion and possible skull fracture. Kenneth Ruttan 19 and B M Gibbs of Princeton IA were in the other car. Gibbs and his wife suffered minor injuries. Dorothy Durst Adams 21 hitchhiked and sustained head injuries with possible eardrum puncture. Robert Grobman 18 of Moline IL had minor cuts. all were hospitalized.
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Washington County Hospital
Washington
West Chester
Raymond Ruttan
Albia
Kenneth Ruttan
Reymond
B. M. Gibbs
Princeton
al. Gibbs
Ruttan
Gibbs
Dorothy Durst Adams
Robert Grobman
Moline
Mayer Services for Wellman Resident Held Sunday
Funeral services for William J. Mayer ninety died yesterday at his home will be held Sunday afternoon in the home near Wellman conducted by Rev. Krueger of the German Lutheran church. Burial will be in Wellman Cemetery. Mayer was born in Cleveland Ohio April 18 1869 and lived in Seventy six township all his life. He never married and is survived by a sister Mrs Mary Romine near Keota and a brother Frank who lived with him. another brother Charles preceded him in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
William J. Mayer
Rev. Krueger
German Lutheran Church
Cleveland
Ohio
Charles
Susan Weiler Mayer
Washington County
Mary Romine
Keota
Frank
Hing
Marriage Licenses Issued For Four Couples Near Wellman
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday and today to Wilson Rogers and Mabel Groff, north of Wellman, and to Fay Murphy and Dorothy Rash, both of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Rogers
Mabel Groff
Wellman
Fay Murphy
Dorothy Rash
Washington
Grading Plan Covers Eight Townships With Culverts
The project area spans English River and eight townships with four miles graded in Jackson and three miles in Seventy six. A total of 32 culverts will be built across Jackson Seventy six Marion Clay Datey Creek Cedar English River and Franklin townships.
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English River
Jackson Township
Seventy-six
Jackson
Marion
Clay
Datey Creek
Cedar
Franklin
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Claude Gilford
Iowa Medical Society
John T. McCutcheon
George Ade
L. A. Downs
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Purdue
Chicago
Brook, Ind
Illinois Central
Ocean Slyers
Field
Dick Merrill
Jack Lambie
Coronation Flyers
Bennett Field
N. Y
Southport
England
Atlantic Ocean
Merrill
Lambie
A ‘Omi
Howard Scott Liddell
Cornel University
Canada
Liddell
Strong
Supreme
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Hindenburg
Lyle Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Bob Gates
Stanley Baird
Earl Schhuerman
Roy Miller
John Simmering
Ralph Chorpening
Wilson
Seventy Six
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