Iowa Columnist Tied to Studebaker Family Dies
Titled column notes the death in Chicago of T. H. Studebaker 86 former Trowan and father of U S Commissioner of Education John W Studebaker. Born in Clayton county Iowa he taught school there and later worked in newspapers at McGregor and Toledo.
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Des Moines
T. H. Studebaker
Trowan
United States Commissioner of Education
John W. Studebaker
Chicago
Ill
Mr. Studebaker
Clayton County
Iowa
McGregor
Toledo
President Hancher Named Acting Iowa President Now
The Iowa State Board of Education in Vinton asked Virgil M. Hancher to assume the University of Iowa presidency immediately as of today, replacing the expected December start. Hancher, based in Chicago Illinois, was recently appointed president of the university and will lead during Homecoming activities.
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Hancher
U. S
Iowa City
State University of Iowa
State Board of Education
Vinton
Henry C. Shull
State Board
Virgil M. Hancher
Chicago
WCTU Urges Prohibition as Defense Measure in Knoxsville
The Iowa WCTU joined in resolutions at the state convention ending in Knoxville urging government prohibition of alcoholic liquors for defense, including beer and wine, and promoting total abstinence while opposing the liquor traffic. The group warned against war psychology and hysteria urging calm to avoid steps toward war.
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Knoxville
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Iowa
W.C.T. U
Farmers uneasy on proposed Shell Plant
Burlington chamber officials met with a farmers committee to hear objections to a proposed government leading plant on their land. Representatives said earlier sites near Burlington were suggested to officials, but the war department now decides. Farmers worry over construction certainty and location choice.
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Burlington
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
War Department
Protests Planned Over Apple Shipments to Harrison County
Logan C L Strong president of the Harrison County Apple Growers and C H R Larison director of the Mondamin Fruit Growers say protests are being organized against the Federal Surplus Commodities Corps. They fault a shipment of 645 45 pound boxes of Washington state apples for distribution to the poor into Harrison county amid a 125 000 bushels unsold from a 200 000 bushel crop.
Farmer Wounded When Shotgun Discharges On Tractor
Lawrence R. Ragien, about 45, a farmer near La Porte City, suffered a serious wound to his left cheek when a shotgun he was carrying on his tractor became jarred loose and discharged after it slid from the seat. He halted the tractor and reached for the gun but could not prevent the discharge.
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LA Porte City
Lawrence R. Raghien
Raghien
Expect More Volunteers Here in Washington County
Chairman Richard McCleery reports another enlistment in the regular army. Omer Edward Flanders of Wellman route one enlisted for three years at Cedar Rapids. The county draft board expects more volunteers as data shows nonregistrants and underage men may serve a year through local boards.
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Richard MccCleery
County Draft Board
Omer Edward Flanders
Wellman
Cedar Rapids
Washington County Selective Service Board
Army
Draft Board
National Red Cross Mobilizes Greater War Service
Roger Sherman chair of the Washing ton county Red Cross says national and local structure enables rapid expansion of war service to armed forces. Roll Call runs from November 1930 with 3,709 local chapters and 6,600 branches supporting about 800 points and 77 field offices and hospitals.
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Red Cross
Armed Forces of America
Roger Sherman
Washington County
American Red Cross
War Service of the
Y M C A Campaign Seeks Boost to Meet Budget
Campaign for a Washington Y M C A seeks £139 to reach a $6,000 budget with 129 prospects still to be seen and £1,094 yet to be raised. Ward by ward totals and uncontacted joins are listed, with heating the swimming pool a stated priority and offers for late contributions at the Y M C A office.
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Fourth Ward
Y.M.C.A
Washington
Y.M.C.A. Office
War service and Red Cross appeals urge renewed support
The speaker highlights ongoing war service programs for disabled veterans and the 140000 veterans or dependents under Red Cross care last year. He notes 58000 ex service members and families received help through VA regional offices and hospitals and urges Americans to join or renew Red Cross membership.
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War Service
U. S
Red Cross
United States Veterans Administration
American Red Cross
Torchlight Parade Tonight Leads County Rally
Tonight's torchlight parade starts from the courthouse at eight. A brass band, torch lights, clever costumes, and nine groups will highlight the event. Ted Bailey and Bob Arthur, co chairmen, invite participation with about 500 expected revelers.
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The
County Republican Committee
Court House
Ted Bailey
Bob Arthur
Phillips awards 24500 for six Scout councils
Six Iowa Boy Scout councils shared a total of 24500 from the Frank Phillips foundation of Bartlesville Oklahoma to hire scout organizers for their districts. W C Smoot distributed the grants on behalf of Phillips, a noted oil magnate and philanthropist raised near Creston.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Frank Phillips
Man Locates Adoptive Parents and Brother After 26 Years
A 26 year old man with his birth certificate found his adoptive parents Floyd and Bower at 621 East Jefferson Street and learned he had a brother. Born Lloyd Junior Bower, he was raised in various homes after leaving the Bower family. He plans to visit Fairfield again in two weeks to reconnect.
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Bloyd Bower
East Jefferson Street
University Hospital
Iowa City
Wellston
Lloyd Junior Bower
Vinton
Bower
Washington
Madison Street
Lloyd
Allen
Davenport
Fairfield
Floyd Bower
Death Takes Man Ready to Vote in Absentee Ballot Incident
Charles City report says Tom Brown, 73, of Greene died in Cedar Valley hospital while Justice Calvin H Jones was handling an absent voter's ballot for Mrs. Mary Walker, 76, of Greene. Brown died of injuries from an auto crash Oct 19 near Allison. Walker fractured arm and leg.
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Butler County
Allison
Walker
Justice Jones
Brown
Local Resident Discovers Albino Gopher Near Lake View
George Dunkin of near Lake View found an albino gopher recently. The sighting is noted as a rare animal find in the area.
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George Dunkin
Near Lake View
New Divorce Cases Filed in Court This Term
The November term lists two divorce actions. Ethel D. Little seeks a divorce from Clyde D. Little and restoration of her maiden name Ethel I. Sayre. George F. Morrison represents her. Patricia M. Miller sues Richard Miller seeking divorce, restoration of her maiden name, and 25 a month permanent alimony. Richard A. Stewart represents her. Iowa Wesleyan College sues Phillip W. Marshall for rent on a 200 acre farm owned by the college. judgment for 629.62 is sought. Richard A. Stewart represents the plaintiff.
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District Court
Ethel D. Little
Clyde D. Little
Ethel I. Sayre
George F. Morrison
Little
Patricia M. Miller
Richard Miller
Richard A. Stewart
Iowa Wesleyan College
Phillip W. Marshall
Death takes Mrs Alice Dyche after long illness
Mrs Alice Elizabeth Dyche 83 died at Washington county hospital from a broken hip after a stay since August 15. Funeral at St James Catholic Church with Rev H J Corcoran and burial in St Marys cemetery Muscatine. Rosary tonight at L A Jones funeral home. She was born April 15 1857 in Urbana Ohio. She leaves six children three living Charles Frank George and three deceased Mary Agnes William H and Ellen Jane. husband John Dyche died 1926. She also leaves siblings W J Boyd Mrs Mike Quinn Mrs Martin Swift and W J Boyd plus nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
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Alice Elizabeth Dyche
Washington County Hospital
St. James Catholic Church
H. J. Corcoran
St. Mary's Cemetery
Muscalite
L. A. Jones Funeral Home Sunday Evening At Eight O'Clock. Alice Elizabeth Dyche
Urbana
Champaign County
Ohio
James Boyd
Mary Jane Reid Boyd
John Dyche
St. James Church
Washington
Iowa
Tierney
Charles
Muscatine
Frank
Rockford
George
Conesville
Mary Agnes
Balloon travel astonishes Bedford boys and gas origins
Boyd Novinger and Jack Marley of Bedford released a balloon filled with gas produced from iron filings and acid. The balloon unexpectedly soared about 150 miles, far beyond their expectations and estimates.
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Boyd Novinger
Jack Marley
Bedford Boys
Greeks Press Axis Fronts In Snowbound Balkan Push
Greek forces report counterattacks in Albania driving seven miles into Albanian territory and seizing a town as they repulse Italian advances. RAF bombers strike Berlin while Italian and German raids hit Britain. Nine German planes are shot down in a separate air battle with no British losses.
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Greece
Great Britain
Atlania
Berlin
Albenia
Salonika
Janina
Crete
Rome
Royal Air Force
Germany
British Isles
Scotland
Gardner Named National Defense Railroad Chairman
C G Gardner of Des Moines assistant general passenger agent of the Rock Island railroad was appointed national defense chairman of all Iowa railroads by the Western Passenger association. The role coordinates state railroad facilities to move men defense materials and munitions with speed and minimal confusion. Gardner says military authorities will send Iowa conscripts to Des Moines for induction before sending them to Fort Leavenworth or Port Snelling.
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Des Moines
CC. C.gardner
Rock Island Railroad
National Defense
Iowa
Western Passenger Association
Gardner
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Port Snelling
Minn
Hreaks Neck Nannyio Killed Jumping From Truck
Frank Taylor of Ireton reports his pet dog Nannyio died after its neck broke while leaping from a moving truck. The incident occurred as the animal jumped to exit the vehicle. Local coverage notes the accidental nature of the death and the owner's loss.
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Nannyio
Frank Taylor
Ireton
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