Civil War Veteran Dr. Boice Dies at 91
Obituary notes Dr. C A Boice of Washington and Harry J Boice of Rock Springs survived by a wife and two sons. Three other sons died in childhood. The Boiler family supplied ten Civil War servicemen and Dr Boice belonged to the Journal's Three Quarter Century club. He credited long life to a healthy diet and avoidance of tobacco and alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A.fotce
William Boice
Chicago
Clyde
Iowa City
Boice
Bolce
C. A. Bolce
Washington
Harry J. Boice
Rock Springs
Wyo
Willie
Floyd
Mary Myrtle
Ohio
Boiler
Journal
Consign 375 Tons of Cabbage to Iowa Relief
Des Moines reports part of 11 000 tons of early cabbage bought by the federal surplus commodities corporation. About 75 tons have been consigned to Iowa for relief distribution, with purchases made in seven states outside Iowa to support prices. Iowa's allotment came from Mississippi and is being dispersed.
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Des Moines
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Iowa
Towa
Mississippi
Brigh ton Spelling Champion Heads to National Contest
Earl Dickinson of Brigh ton state spelling champion left for Washington D C for the national spelling contest.
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Earl Dickinson
Brighton
Washington, D. C
Dude Lowe Drives New Allis Chalmers For Ernest Clark
Ern est Clark buys an Allis Chalmers tractor from Lloyd Peterson at Olds, making Dude Lowe the happy new tractor driver. Local social notes mention visits and community happenings around South Hill including graduates Grace Tibbs and John Harold Jones.
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Dude Lowe
Ernest Clark
Vera L. Sands
South Hill
Allis- Chalmers
Lloyd Peterson
Olds
Akes Dude Lowe
Clarence Lowe
Cleo Fletcher
Lyle Lowe
Joe Conrad
Mt. Pleasant
Edd Curtis
Noah Widmer
Linus Wood
Ainsworth
Frank Sands
John Krantz
Crawfordsville
Grace Tibbs
John Harold Jones
Lizzie Wooley
Harley Rhea
Gwendolyn
George Marr
Bob White
Sands
Counterfeiters Arraigned in Court
D. R. Starling of Perry Iowa pleaded guilty to counterfeiting and possessing counterfeiting material before U S Commissioner John R Hamilton. His son Forrest Starling pleaded not guilty. They waived to the federal grand jury with bonds set at 15000 and 7500 dollars respectively. The elder speaker said he would try to raise 22500 in bonds to remain free until November 29 when the next federal grand jury meets.
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Des Moines
D. R. Starling
Perry
Iowa
United States
John R. Hamilton
Forrest Starling
Starling
Grand Jury
Campaign gifts urged for George A Brownd campaign
Referees and umpires approved by the Iowa high school athletic association were asked to donate from 950 to 4750 to support George A Brownd Des Moines for state superintendent of public instruction. Supt John Finlay of Mitchellville, chair of the eight member committee, stated the requests were in letters sent to the eligible referees and umpires in Iowa.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa High School Athletic Association
George A.brownd
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
John Finlay
Mitchellville
Brown
Iowa
Wales Annexed to England in Edwardian Era
Wales was annexed to the English realm during the reign of King Edward. This historical note places the territorial change in the early medieval period, reflecting the expansion of royal authority and unification efforts under Edward’s rule.
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Wales
England
Edward
Noted Vaudeville Team to Visit Here
Will and Gladys Ahern, a renowned vaudeville duo known for rope tricks and dance, are due in Washington this evening visiting Mrs. Rus sell Frink. They just performed in Hollywood and Mexico en route to Chicago for a weekend show and later Kansas City then Europe for ten weeks in Berlin.
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Will
Gladys Ahern
Washington
Mrs. Ahern
Omaha
Chicago
Investigation of Bread Prices Seen Too High
Washington May 17 The Justice Department indicated an ADA investigation into bread prices after reports from Donald A. Montgomery Consumers counsel ASA showing prices remain high despite lower product costs. Montgomery argued labor costs do not justify the rise given ASA payroll data.
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Washington
INS
Department of Justice
Agriculture Adjustment Administration
Homer
Cummings
Donald A. Montgomery
Consumers
Montgomery
Hebron Brothers Visit Lacey Resident
Arthur Hebron of Lacey is visiting for a few days with his brother Lynn Hebron, enjoying time together in the hometown.
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Arthur Hebron
Lacey
Lynn Hebron
Bicycle Riders Aid Safety Drive
Des Moines reports the Iowa State Safety Council will form a Bicycle Division for youths with bicycles. Members pay 10 cents yearly, receive metal plates, and gain safety awards after eligibility certification. County chairmen will organize local units. larger cities assign company letters. Plates show division name, member and bicycle numbers.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Safety Council
Bicycle Division
The
Safety Council
State House
Iowa Employment Shows Increase In April
Iowa employment rose 0.3 percent in April halting prior declines, the state labor commissioner said. Milton Peaes noted industries responded as well as expected with the largest gain of 16.5 percent in stone and clay products.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Milton Peaes
Tate
Audubon blaze destroys cafe and seed store
In a heavy rain early today a mysterious fire of an estimated $12,000 level destroyed the White Kitchen cafe and the Roberts seed store in Audubon Iowa. The blaze followed a violent explosion discovered shortly after midnight.
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Audubon
Iowa
White Kitchen
Roberts
Story of Black Beauty An Imaginary Horse Autobiography
The tale follows Black Beauty an equine narrator from gentle beginnings to harsh hardship after a drunken groom injures him. He endures many vicissitudes before finally finding a kind master and a compassionate old coachman for a family of ladies.
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Black Beauty
Anna Sewall
Iowa girl proves blindness is not a handicap
A Chicago glioma operation for five week old Helaine Judith Colan changed a Fort Dodge family’s view on blindness. The now 15 year old, Vane Kurtz, is a talented musician and strong student with good health. Her parents credit the medical and rabbinic appeal that led to the decision.
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Vane Kurtz
Harry Kurts
Fort Dodge
Chicago
Helaine
Judith Colan
Jane
Scholastic Honors for Wellman Class of 1938 Valedictorian
Russell Ross and Laura Kehoe lead the Wellman class of 1938 as valedictorian and salutatorian from a 25 member class. Ross averaged 93.89 and Kehoe 92.07. Miss Irvine, a 1.8 T. C. graduate, was elected to a departmental post.
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Russell Ross
Laura Kehoe
Martha Adams
Wellman
Irvine
T. C
Community Notes Highlight Bespoke School Events
A 6th and 7th grade teaching effort shared a visit with the Morison family. A large high school congregation heard the baccalaureate service with the mixed chorus, scripture by Rev Mrs Hillins, and Rev Paul Hann delivering the Race of Life address. The Senior Class Play The Cuckoo's Nest featured Katherine Lewis and Russell Ross. director Margaret Bedford. Merton Crossett joined the police force on the corner with new stop signs. Fox film reps filmed Maplecrest Turkey Plant and incubator systems for the news reel service.
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Paul Hann
Katherine Lewis
Russell Ross
Margaret Bedford
Merton Crossett
Fox Film Company
Minneapolis
Wellman
Maplecrest
Subway Collision Near Charing Cross Kills Seven
A crowded express train crashed into a stationary train near Charing Cross station in London. Seven people were killed and many others injured.
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London
Charing Cross
Rainbow Girls Past Worthy Advisors Club Missing Names
Helen Jones and Ruth Cunningham, former Rainbow Girls worthy advisors, were omitted from a list for last Friday's Journal. They should be included among the group that organized the Past Worthy Advisors club.
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Helen Jones
Ruth Cunningham
The
Rainbow Girls
Journal
Perfect Record At Py School in Stringtown
Shirley Anne Liechty has three years of perfect attendance with no tardies or absences. Six weeks honorees include Darwin Widmer and others. Kathryn Widmer Deane Rinner and Shirley Anne Liechty achieved all year perfect attendance. Twelve pupils were enrolled with an average attendance of 11.06, and most absences were due to sickness.
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Stringtown
Shirley Ann Liechty
Darwin Widmer
Shirley Anne Lieehty
Ina Mae Freyenburger
David Allen Graber
Duane Widmer
Deane Rinner
Ruth Freyenburger
Verdella Widmer
Kathryn Widmer
Rex Swan
Marian Swan
Edith Roth
John Bigham
Opposition to Government Run Radio for Propaganda
Mark & ridge of the Naw Association of Broaches warns against a government shortwave radio station for propaganda in the Pan American republics. He argues such a move would harm the benefits of the good neighbor policy and risk oppressing South American nations. He urges private broadcasters handle international good will programs and opposes federal establishment.
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Washington
South America
Mark =&ridge
Naw Association of Broaches
Paganda Station
President & Vell
Policr
South Am
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