Column Notes on Iowa Theft At Local Post Office
A Benton county report notes stamps and sash stolen from a post office. Postmaster Harry Merchant reported to Sheriff Jack Franklin. Fort Madison store theft involved a brown tin coat valued at 1 095 and a bureau alert for two women suspects.
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Garrison
Harry Merchant
Jack Franklin
Benton County
FT. Madison
Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Fort Madison
Army recruiting drives yield record enlistment at Des Moines
Army post officials at Fort Des Moines invited 170 men home from towns last Saturday to discuss enlistment. On Wednesday recruiters counted the largest single-day turnout of potential soldiers ever reported at the post.
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Des Moines
Fort Des Moines
Appointment of Davis as Assistant Commerce Counsel
Iowa City attorney R. C. Davis is named assistant commerce counsel by Harold D. son of the Iowa Commerce Commission. Davis will earn $2,400 annually, with the appointment succeeding Albert C. Roberts of Independence.
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Iowa City
Harold Davidson
Iowa Commerces Commission
R. C. Davis
Davie
Albert C. Roberts
Independence
Herring Seeks Ottumwa Postmaster Choice Opinion
Senator Clyde L. Herring asks for advice from the democratic central committee on naming Ottumwa postmaster. Current postmaster is Mrs. Ruth M. Stoltz, with Reed L. Blankinship as assistant postmaster and John J. Miller also eligible.
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Ottum
Democratic Central Committee
Clyde L. Herring
Ottumwa
Ruth M. Stoltz
Reed L. Blankinship
John J. Miller
Pearl service donations aid aged home at Fort Madison
The Iowa branch of the King's Daughters concluded its annual convention in Cedar Rapids with a Pearl service in memory of several individuals. Members contributed $5 each, totaling funds designated for the organization's home for the aged at Fort Madison. More than 200 persons attended the event.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
The
King's Daughters
Fort Madison
College President Says War Not Necessary
Dr. O Mykias Mehus president of Winone Minn State Teachers College told the Secool Masters club of Winneshiek county that war in Europe is not inevitable and the United States should not become involved.
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Depcorah
United States
O. Mykias Mehus
Winone Minn
State Teachers College
Secool Masters Club
Winneshiek County
Iowa tax commission adds six clerical staff names
Des Moines Iowa tax commission announces six new hires across departments in bookkeeping stenographic and clerical posts. The appointees include Hilda Dahlberg Ogden Mildred Tapley Sac City Horton Hluyek Toledo Hazel Hill Sioux City Vivian Cherveny Traer and Genevieve Glada Winfield.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Tax Commission
Jowans
Hilda Dahlberg
Ogden
Mildred Tapley
Sac City
Horton Hluyek
Toledo
Hazel Hill
Sioux City
Vivian Cherveny
Traer
Genevieve Glada
Winfield
Lee Stodgell wins Louisa corn husking contest title
Morning Sun's Lee Stodgell, a two time state champion, won the Louisa county corn husking contest at Cotter Brothers farm with 1304 pounds. Columbus Junction's Wade Scranton took second at 2214 pounds and Verne Wilson was third with 2037 pounds.
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Wapeli
Lee Stodgell
Morning Sun
Louisa County
Cotter Brothers Farm
Wade Scranton
Columbus Junction
Verne Wilson
Investigation urged into street commissioner's shooting
Linn county coroners jury urged a further probe into the fatal shooting of Walter Mariele city street commissioner who died from wounds suffered October 2. The jury could not determine the gun used or the shooter. Markle was found in his backyard by neighbors Mr and Mrs Charles Frezek after being shot in the back.
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Cedar Rapids
Walter Mariele
Linn County
Mariele
Markle
Charles Frezek
Pontiac Silver Streaks Revealed With Sealed-Beam Safety Glass
Four new Pontiac Silver Streaks totaling seventeen models are shown to the public. Stewart & Crone display the 1940 line that includes over sixty advancements such as Sealed-Beam headlights and Hi-Test Safety Glass. The Special Six represents one price range of the four.
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Stewart & Crone
Allies reject Hitler terms and vow lasting peace
Britain and France reject Hitler’s peace terms as Chamberlain tells Commons that real peace requires the destruction of the Nazi regime. Allies demand Polish and Czechoslovak independence, a solid peace, and a framework for disarmament and improved international order.
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London
Great Britain
France
Hitler
Germany
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Chamberlain
Death of Mrs. Mary E. Beanblossom in Washington
Mrs. Mary E. Beanblossom widow of A. A. Beanblossom died at 4 20 am at her home 129 West Harrison street Washington after a heart condition. Born November 14 1856 she was buried next to her husband who died in 1928. Survived by a daughter Alma H. Perry of Waco Texas the family plans pending son in law and other relatives in the county. Funeral arrangements by L A Jones funeral home will be announced when Alma Perry can travel from Texas.
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Mary Eliza Beanblossom
A. A. Beanblossom
West
Harrison Street
Marion Avenue
Texas
Alma H. Perry
Waco
Methodist Church
The
Journal
L. A. Jones
Iowa Indiana game shown at State theater this week
Pictures of the most exciting football game the University of Iowa has played in many a long year are being shown at the State theater Thursday Friday and Saturday of this week. The entire weeks issue of Iowa News Flashes, a state news reel, is devoted to Iowa's Big Ten Upset victory.
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University of Iowa
State Theater
Iowa
a_ state newes-reel
Racing Row Keeps Three Boat Classes On Schedule
The DeLuxe Six, the Deluxe Eight, and the Torpedo Eight are featured as the trio of boat classes highlighted in the upcoming regatta lineup.
Centennial Week Observances At Washington Methodist Church
Centennial events begin October 15 with a sermon by former pastor Dr W W Bowers of Cedar Falls Iowa at the Washington Methodist Church. A congregational dinner is set for October 20 with a Sunday service October 22 featuring Bishop J Ralph Magee and Dr Stanley Niles. Dr A S Smith will deliver the principal address on October 20.
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W. W. Bowers
Cedar Falls
Washington Methodist Church
Bowers
Washington Church
Iowa
J. Ralph Magee
Des Moines
Stanley Niles
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Smith
A. S. Smith
Perry
W. O. Bowers
Collecting Dues Of Legionaires
Leon Beatty post American Legion members form a special committee to collect dues aiming to lift post membership above 80 so the post reaches 150 to 175. Current paid members total 36, with goals discussed at Henry county Legion meeting in Hillsboro. Oct 19 is target for reaching quota before Fred Downing submits the district report at Bona Parta fall conference.
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Fred Downing
W. Easter
Ives McKay
Harry Simpson
George Rudiger
Paul Snakenberg
Tom Swift
Bobe Kurtz
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Commander Kurtz
Downing
Kaster
McKay
Henry County Legion
Hillsboro
Henry County
Leon Beatty
Bonaparte
Six New Cars Licensed in Washington County
Six new cars were registered at the Washington county treasurer’s office this past week. Owners include Will Embree of West Chester with a Plymouth four-door touring sedan. Marie K. Hammer of Washington with a Pontiac two-door touring sedan. Haberman of Kalona with a Buick one-passenger coupe. A. W. Douna of Kalona with a Plymouth four-door touring sedan. George Horn of Washington with a Word Deluxe Tudor. and L. Jones of Brighton with a Chrysler four-door touring sedan.
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Washington County
Will Embree
West Chester
Marie K. Hammer
Washington
Iid Haberman
A. W. Douna
George Horn
Word
Jones
Brighton
Lindbergh to Speak Again Friday Night
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh set to address a Washington audience Friday night in another public talk following his earlier appearance. The event comes as he remains a prominent aviation figure and public speaker amidst ongoing public and media interest.
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Lindbergh
Open House Planned at Stewart School by P T A
Washington city invites all residents to visit the new Stewart grade school on North Fourth Avenue next Wednesday October 18 from 2 30 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. The P T A will host refreshments and staff will answer questions about the modern facilities while the Lincoln building progresses.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Washington
Stewart Grade School
North Fourth Avenue
AML
Lincoln
South Fourth Avenue
Board of Education
Stewart School
Bergh to Speak on U S Role in European War Friday
Bergh will deliver a second radio address on the United States relation to the European war Friday evening from 8:30 to 8:45 Central Standard Time over the Mutual broadcasting system.
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Bergh
United States
Mutual Broadcasting System
Niehard Merg of Keota Visits as a Business Caller
Niehard Merg of Keota was a business caller in town this morning. He spoke with local merchants about service options and potential partnerships.
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Niehard Merg of
Keota
Finland Mobilizes All Defenses in Border Standoff
Finland moved to full unofficial mobilization with an army about 300,000 strong placed at strategic border positions facing the Soviet frontier. Diplomats in the United States and Scandinavia considered actions to avert invasion while Finland vowed to resist aggression.
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Helsingors
United States
Finland
United States urges Russia to protect Russia Finland peace
The United States today expressed to the Russian government its hope that no actions would harm the peaceful relations between Russia and Finland. The démarche is stated as independent of moves by other powers.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Russia
Finland
J B McCaleb Visits Daughter Mrs Sidney Smith
J B McCaleb was a Sunday guest of his daughter Mrs Sid ney Smith.
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J. B. McCaleb
Mrs
Sidney Smith
Stewart School fires drill clears building in one minute
A fire prevention week drill at the new Stewart grade school emptied the building in one minute while similar drills at Wallace and Lincoln schools took one minute forty five seconds and two minutes thirteen seconds respectively. The drills were unannounced and conducted under state law requiring monthly practice.
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New Stewart
Srade
Harry Bowles
Wallace
Lincoln School
Stewart School
Bowles
Bicyclists urged to use lights after dark in Washington
Washington authorities and state patrol urge that all city youths ride bicycles after dark with headlights, tail lights, or reflectors. The measure aims to prevent collisions with cars as several local bicycle accidents have underscored the need for visibility and rider protection. Mayor R L Lytle notes many bicycle laws focus on rider safety and highway protection.
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Washington
State Highway Patrol
Kreaconfly
R. L. Lytle
Court Tests Iowa Liquor Control Law
In Des Moines on October 12 the Iowa Supreme Court hears an appeal challenging the constitutionality of a long state law that bars keeping liquor where beer is sold. The case involves Vic Talercio and Dietz charged with liquor by the drink in a Class B tavern. Their lawyers argue the charges are unconstitutional as the subject matter is not stated in the act’s title. District Judge Lou Ladd upheld the demurrers. the state appeals.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
Vic Lalerico
Dietz
City Eyes Bicycle Safety Measures and Ordinance
Mayor Lytle and Police Chief Brong spoke at a junior high assembly on bicycle laws and urged students to follow them for protection. City officials may consider a bicycle ordinance. a council meeting could address regulation inside city limits.
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Lytle
O. J. Brong
Washington
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