Capone Move Reported to Set Up Spencer HQ
Spokane area authorities report Al Capone aims to establish a central headquarters in Spencer Iowa to oversee bootlegging protection and punish rival hijackers. Chicago gangsters and Capone allies are said to influence operations across Iowa with links to Chicago and Rockford profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Towa
Capone
Fred Erickson
Stanor
Tawa
al Caspone
Pe-Ace
Chicago
Chicao Snd
Rockford
Hitno
Ana Hamond
Indiana
Weather Outlook Shows Cold Start For Upper Mississippi Valley
The forecast for November 3 to 8 calls for fair but chilly conditions in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Monday and Tuesday will be cold, with a potential warm spell midweek bringing precipitation Wednesday or Thursday. Friday and Saturday are expected to turn mostly fair but colder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misissippi
Missouri
CHIEF OF STATE VIGILANTES HERE
War news discussed by R We Nebervalle for county vigilantes. He noted bank robbery methods have sped up from hours to minutes and urged faster law enforcement. Deterrence requires alarms and greater county coordination to field vigilant communities and capture suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R We Nebervalle
Wito
Ting
Tye
Fang
Tinty
Earlie
Nethergall
Nebergall
Washington A. Detter
Verdict finds Wulf death self inflicted at Davis Brot Farm
Coroner’s Jury in Jackson township Washington county rules Arthur Wulf died by gunshot in a personal crisis, self inflicted, between October 28 and 29, 1980 at the Davis Brot farm. Witnesses included James Davis, Marion Olds, and Sheriff George Struble. funeral services were held at Northeast Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Arthur Wulf
Davis Brot Farm
Jackson Township
Washington County
Ta. W
T. W. Harwood
Feed L. Stowart
D. J. Ross County
George B. Morrison
Jones
James Davis
Breit Wulf
Marion Olds
van ]Hartson
George M. Struble
Julias Wall
Davis
Nother Presbyterian Church
North
Morrett Funeral Held Tomorrow at 2
Funeral services for Joseph A Morrett former Washington business man are set for Sunday at 2 00 pm at L A Jones funeral home 102 conducted by Rev F W Eastwood with burial in Elm Grove cemetery He died Thursday afternoon in Eldon after a series of illnesses including a stroke and heart trouble Surviving children include Mrs Joe McGhinis Iowa City Mrs Ray Seaton Eldon John Washington Miss Martha Iowa City and Mrs Vera t Richmond Three sons Robert Daniel and Allen are deceased A sister lives in Pennsylvania The baby son born to Mrs Lois Shussel Crossett survived only minutes at birth earlier today and buried at Elm Grove with the funeral held at Shermans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A Morrett
Washington
L.A. Jones Funeral Home
F. W. Eastwood
Presbyterian Church
Elm Grove
Mr. Morrett
Eldon
Jones Funeral Home
Morrett
Rock Island
Ray Seaton
Pennsylvani
Danie and
Mary (Townley) Morrett
Middle West
Monmouth
Burlington
Matilda Benne
Moret
Survie
Joe McGhinis
Iowa City
Pranci
Galveston
John
Washingtor
George McMian
Martha
Towa City
Verat
Richmond
Robert
Daniel
Allen
Pennsylvania
Keith Crossett
Novei
Washington Cunt Hospital
Sherman’s
Welock
A.W. Henke
Buell Way
Elm Grove Cemetery
Lois
Spread spirit of optimism for business report
November 1 Washington report notes efforts of the Hoover administration to shape public mood toward optimism amid unemployment. The White House says public works totals around 1 million dollars and Colonel Arthur Woods leads an emergency committee to publicize good news and sustain circulation of money during downturns.
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Mentuar
Hoover
White House
Arthur Woods
Bitt Woods
Woods
Funeral Sunday for Youth Killed Hunting
Verne Sieichter, twelve years old and oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sieichter, was accidentally shot while hunting on his father's farm near Kalona. He died Thursday afternoon after being found beside a fence with a bullet wound in the abdomen. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 PM at the Grout Church, with burial in Great Cemetery. he also leaves two brothers and four sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Verne Sieichter
Ralph Sieichter
Ralph Sleteh
Tickets For College Play on Sale Today
Mrs Maude Newall Williams director of college Little Theatre announces tickets for the first production Come Out of the Kitchen to be presented next Thursday and Friday at the high school auditorium. Season tickets for three plays Loyalties Queen's Husband are available. Come Out of the Kitchen is a comedy about a southern aristocratic family facing financial reverses and mortgaged stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Newall Williams
Dr. College Little Theatre
McDaniel
Draz
Rend
Aud Stodium
University of Town
South
Bes
Pegro
Halloween Vandalism Strikes Washington High School
Mayor John Applegate reports minor damage from Halloween vandalism at Washington high school. Windows on the first floor and sidewalks were painted, with yellow paint found as the responsibility claimed by authorities. Police on extra duty patrolled the town after the incident, which occurred after 2 a.m. Also noted: Joe L. McGraw seeks a missing wagon box and a 16 foot wood gate taken from his property.
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Hallowe'ening
John Applegat
Washington High School
Washington
Applegate
Janior High School
Joe L. McGraw
McGraw's
Washington Still At Top Of Little Six League
Washington High school continued toward a Little Six title by routing Burlington 24 to 7 at Burlington stadium. Kiesey dazzled on a 80 yard kickoff return and Washington’s forward passing and defense limited Burlington’s offense, despite early hopes for a Burlington comeback.
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Washington
Ottawa
Fairfield
Pleasant
Muscatine
Burlington
Washington High
Westington
Musca Hine
Shultz
Nedaria
Greyhound
Miown
Demons
Kiesey
Hame Turlington
Iineton
Fire Threat Hits Malibu Beach Celebrities Estates
A brush fire along the coast near Malibu threatened the homes of many prominent motion picture actors. Firefighters and a hundred rescuers were sent to reinforce a firebreak a mile from the blaze. The alarm spread fear the flames could reach the Malibu colony and menaced beachfront estates in a direct line.
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108
Angeles
Los Angeles
John Qunn
Los Angeles County
West Chester Notes and Local Tidbits From Town News
West Chester reports on residents like Miss Mildred Cra, Mr. and Mrs. Gail Reif welcome a baby girl, and the Logan family moving to the Skinner house. Also in London a canal boat will house 40 pupils as workers travel for changes. Washington and Burlington football clash highlights Kiesey and Jones as Washington wins via a late score with strong defense and yardage totals.
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West Chester
Mildred Cra
Washington
le Crvie
Ison Haker
Gail Reif
Willis
D. Hoath
Boyer
Fairfield
D. G. Heumback
Smith
Glenn Knupp
Walters
D.C
Skinner House
Virgil Poor
Brianblack
Walton
Mrs
City
Eason
Vsdlay
London
Klesey
Arkers
Demon
Burlington
Kiesey
Jones
Judeine
Tino
Kieser
Klesey Pasied
Burling
Polls Open At 8:00 Tuesday In Washington County
Washington county officials announced polls will open at eight oclock Tuesday and close at eight, with counting boards used in three county precincts. Polling places in Washington wards and township will supply election materials as boards prepare poll books today and Monday.
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Washington County
Miss Ian
Emalier
Washington Wards
Washington Township
Local Social Notes Include Readings and Visits
Mrs John Godlove Haskins reports a well attended program by the ladies society with an engaging orchestra and colorful readings by Miss Loly Holland. Chalk talk by Mrs Wenger drew interest. Weekend visits span Owasa Gordon and Lone Tree, with multiple families visiting relatives and planning trips to Muscatine.
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KINS
Ald
Weryone
Milton Edmonds
Lone Tree
Kim Bean
Muscatine
Local families attend gatherings and birthdays in Cedar Rapids area
Mrs Maude Harker and daughter travel from Iowa City to Cedar Rapids for a payday gathering with Penn township families. Nearby residents, including Otto and family, Oz Gowey and relatives, plus the Hadtey and Spalding households, share meals and celebrate occasions such as Charley George's birthday with an oyster supper. Several illnesses and doctor visits are noted, and visitors from Wayland Sigourney and Chicago are mentioned amid a day of social visits across Fairfield Weldon Laroy and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veo
Maude Harker
Mne
Iowa City
Ceder Ratt
Penn Township
el Emty
Richland
Otto
Willie Hoskins
Charley George
Miss Bredia
Tone
Mr Pleasant
James Vestal
Muritts
Pearl Maring
Delpha and
Lovell
Charley
W.J. Bray
Oz Gowey
M. D. Gowey
Herman, Brace and Marie
Walter Bray
Dorothy
Hazel
Donald
Irma
Fairfield
Florence Jane
Elmer Coffin
Ruth Perish
Weldon
Towa
Owen Coffin
Laroy
Clarence Ash
Sigourney
George Ash
Jet
William Roberts
Harlan Roberts
Five large oil wells ordered to vent in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City faced an oil spray covering a four square mile area after five Morgan well gushers were ordered by the state commission to release estimated 250 000 to 2 100 000 barrels a day to relieve pressure. Control crews failed to cap the derrick as cables snapped amid fire risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Slorgan Petre Company
Anchorage
Rea
F M Jeffrey Taken Last Night in Ainsworth Area
Francis Marion Jeffrey aged between five and nine died last night after years of decline. He was a pioneer of the Ainsworth community, son of Asel and Nancy Jeffery, survived by two sons H Jeffrey and Jo Ainsworth, and a brother Hiram Jeffrey. Funeral set for Sunday at Le AL Jones funeral home with Rev J H Krenmyre. burial in Campis cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Marion Jeffrey
Mr. Jeffrey
Ainsworth
W.K. Jeffrey
Asel
Nancy (Stephens) Jeffery
Umi County
Cdilor
H. Jeffrey
le AL Jones
J. H. Krenmyre
Astor
Engineering Weekend Tales at Henderson Home
A stream of social visits unfolds around Xenia and nearby towns. Harry Kilgorn visits Kansas City. families like the Stephens, Gammon, King, Herr, Sands, and Moore share Sunday gatherings. A Manchester UP report notes a three hundred yard acceleration test featuring a Whippet, an automobile, and a racehorse in that order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xenia
Harry Kilgorn
Kansas City
John Gammon
Pare Henderson
Arthur King
Viola Herr
Eugene Stephens
D._ D. Stephens
W. W. Moore
Glenn Sands
Ralph Marshall
Delores Ann
Ricard Stephens
Harry Kilgore
Happy Hour Club
Manchester
A__ motors
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Wulf
Pune
Jones Flneal
Usivess
Crossett Baby
Washin
Hallowe'en
Hugh Gann
Pery
California
PF. Smith
Mrs. RA. Spalding
Ezra Hadtey Home
F. M. Jeffrey
Xenia Mrs. RL
Stephens Cottupetones
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