Record October Chill Hits Midwest and Plains
A severe October cold wave grips the nation from the Mississippi Valley to the northern plains. Temperatures fall to near or below zero in many spots, with Chicago logging a record low for the date and widespread frost and snow in Canada and northern states. Officials warn of continued frigid conditions for at least two days.
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Chicago
Get
Mississippi Valley
East Plains
United States
Cana
Tod
Unmsal
Tocky Mountains
Us Mercury
W. P. Day
Youth YMCA drives membership with varied programs
The YoWg A A drives for tech school memberships and wider YMCA outreach. A noon Wednesday luncheon led by J Edwin Griffith outlines plans to recruit from about 19 high schools, with a goal of boosting junior membership and expanding activities for younger youth.
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Jedwin Griffith
Wil Warry
Grigitch
Chook
Horsen
Hoover Plans Threefold Aid Program For Unemployed
President Hoover outlined a threefold effort to aid the unemployed in the United States. The plan includes cooperation with governors and employment organizations, development of workers with national industries, and direct federal employment in public works. A cabinet committee of five will coordinate the program and confer with Eugene Meyer of the Federal Reserve Board. The secretaries Hyde, Mellon, Davis, Lamont, and Wilbur will lead respective departments.
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Hoover
Eugene Meyer
Federal Reserve Board
Hyde
Agriculture
Mellon
Treasury
Davis
Labor
Lamont
Commerce
Wil Or
Interior
Mrs Sarah Marr Dies in California
Mrs. Sarah Marr, 90, died yesterday afternoon in Long Beach California after about a month of illness. The body will be brought to Ainsworth for interment with funeral date and plans undecided. She and her late husband Thomas Marr were early settlers and prominent locally. In recent years Mrs Marr and daughter Miss Mary spent much time in Long Beach. Two sons Jessie and W P Marr live here. Jesse was with her at death. the other son recently returned home. Mrs Marr was active in the Ainsworth Baptist church.
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Ainsworth
Sarah Marr
Long Beach
Calif
Putnam Receives Medal of Merit For Service
Poul Putnam of Mr and Mrs A B Paonam is honored with the Medal of Merit from the Near kuan Movement for two years of service. The marker notes his bravery in action and his role at Air Station San Diego during the Expeditionary Force.
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Putnam
Fueut
Poul Putnam
A.B. Paonam
Winlane
United States
Maine
Paul
Nicaragua
Vout Putnam
Sa Dieko
Calif
Ite Weltes
Coast J Expeditionary Fore
Air Station
San Diego
Caiit
Earagua
Baker Claims Conspiracy Against Him in Radio Case
Hak er owner of KTNT testifies before the Federal Radio Commission alleging a conspiracy by Muscatine Iowa newspapers and businessmen to block KTNT from air. Attorney Davitt questions the commission's role. Leaker and Fisher discuss station value to farmers and weather reports amid debate over listening options and service reliability. Supreme Court grants a hearing on a separate insurance rate revision matter involving the Modern Woodmen of America.
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Washington
Musgatine
Iowa
Haker
Federal Radio Comission Commission
F. Davitt
Baker
Ty. Fisher
Lem
Gordamere
Ch Mion
Get
Mod Wooduin
America
Supreme Court
Minos
Ui al
Busy September court term ends in Washington
Judge J G Patterson of Oskaloosa adjourned a busy September term Saturday morning. Four jury trials and many court matters were handled. The next term opens November 4 with Ridge D W Hamilton of Grinnell presiding. Hesseltine received six months in county jail and a $50 fine for larceny. Several real estate hearings and various petitions were also resolved. Local rail yard death case involving Elsie Du Hois, guardian to the minor, with $2000 bond.
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Ington
J. G. Patterson
Oskalooss
Ridge D. W. Hamilton
Grinnell
Irday
Patterson
Glen Hesseltine
Iso
Louisa County
Edward Gerot
Birdiecallove
Chicago Joint Landbank
A. J. Morgan
W. C. Morgan
Louis J. Kehoe
Town Southern
Uullities Company
Verry Ey Swit Jor
Rock Island
Elsie du Hois
Daylight HoldUp of Cashton Bank Details Emerged
Cashton Wisconsin farm exchange bank experienced a daylight robbery as two men entered before closing time. Assistant cashier Larson was bound with rope and gagged in the vault while the bandits took $5,347 in currency and $87 in gold. He lay unconscious for more than 12 hours before regaining consciousness under medical care.
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Cashton
Wis
Haver Laron
Larson
Seimt
Lareen
Two Home Games Friday Saturday On Local Grid
Two home football games are set this weekend with both high school and Graceland college hosting opponents. Friday the high school plays Solon as a tune up for the Little Six clash next week, while Saturday Graceland faces Washington University.
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Solon
Graceland College
Washington Fun
College
Burlington
Jim Shultz
Washington
Graceland
Iowa Wesleyan
Ashington
Lamont
Beauty Shop Opens With Open House In Community
Miss Blanche Speyacex and new owners of Sislanche and Zelma's Beauty Nook announce readiness for formal opening with open house to invite residents. The shop in the National Bank building features orchid and ivory decor and new equipment including Naivette Croquignole and Standard permanent wave machines. Souvenirs will be offered to visitors while the business starts Wednesday.
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Blanche Speyacex
Sislanche
Zelma
Beauty Nook
National Bank
Woman Injured In Auto Crash Near Wellman
Mrs Eardley Bell and three others were injured when a car crashed into a standing train at a railroad crossing near Wellman. Mrs Bell, badly hurt, faced possible leg amputation. others suffered broken limbs and severe cuts. Driver Rhoadshaw and passengers Ruth Greenfield and George Morrow were among the injured.
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Wellman
Rhoadshaw
Meraysrew
Lanesskooy
Deby
Bell Hay
McDaniel Drug Store Hosts Masonic Temple Opening
Crowds gathered at the McDaniel drug store on the Masonic temple building for the Saturday opening. George McDaniel welcomed visitors as more than four thousand people toured the premises from morning until afternoon. Free gifts were offered, fixtures and stock displays impressed guests, and extra clerks plus four wholesale reps assisted during the house warming event.
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Ponte
En McDaniel
Masonic Temple
George MeDaviel
Timate O' the
Irs
Mr. McDaniel
Tom Hoover Hurt in Oskaloosa Work Accident
Tom Hoover was badly hurt in a railway incident at Oskaloosa early this morning. His brother Leo Hoover of Washington was summoned by word of the serious injury. The report describes a crushed leg during work and notes the accident occurred while both were on duty.
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Leo Hoover
Washington
Oskaloosa
Tom Hoover
Brighton
Hoover
Tom Hoov
Doctor visit stirs child health tale from old notes
A fragment recalls a child anxious about a doctor visit and a mother’s concern. The youngster, about five or six, awoke repeating asks about his stomach while the doctor advised watching his symptoms. The story hints at old time attitudes toward pediatric care.
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Sean
New Girl Reserves Class Welcomed in Community Ceremony
The Girl Reserves held a public service at the Methodist church to honor 64 new members led by Lucile Davison the Spirit of the Girl Reserves. Advisors include Miss Athea Monoxownerys and Mrs Harold Montgomery. Brighton and family connections are noted in the report.
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Pablic
Lucile Davison
Mavorie Robertson
Griffith
Itith Foster
Junzlatte
Maurine Arwest
Mary Pants
Beastifu
Hlolen
Jennings
Mickey
Helen Mans Aise
Helen Melfuski
Vianedi
HC Halt al
Mis Na Kien Wits
Sarah Marie Davie
Lorena Donaldson
Maxine Darbyshire
Movine Darbyshire
Freve Fishburn
Herseltine
Vanda Herran
Henke
Fi Harvey
Lavelle
Helen Kos Havel
Evely Tilde Jams
Bernadine Knowels
Imo Lauderman
Viv Kathryn Little
Verna Edna Mac Maciarty
Erntine Murdock
Hoover names six members of his cabinet committee
President Hoover announces a cabinet committee of six to plan measures for unemployment relief this winter. Secretary Lamont says the first meeting will be in the White House cabinet room, with Governor Eugene Meyer co operating from the Federal Reserve Board.
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Washington
Hoover
Commerce Lamont
White House
Lamont
Commeree
Clairman
Eugene Meyer
Reserve Board
Chicago
Benjamin M Sity
Ulov
Louis L Emmerson
Saitha Ponigo Rr
Marsh Hardware Store Destroyed in Ainsworth Fire
The J. A Marsh hardware store and adjacent building were consumed by a fire that began Saturday morning and rekindled to destroy the premises by five o clock Sunday. The second blaze was spotted by the Alnaworth telephone operator hearing flames. Insurance partly covers the damage, with Mr. Marsh facing a substantial loss from ruined stock and building.
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Ainsworth
J. A Marsh Hardware
Avin
Alnaworth
L.A. Stephens
Marsh
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