Iowa 1931 paving plan outlined by state highway commission
The Iowa highway program aims to pave about 500 miles in 1931 with first steps on 4 miles of surface on November 11. Bids and budgeting will target Appanoose, Dallas, Davis, Guthrie, Hardin, and Linn counties. Celebrations mark U.S. 20 segments in Carroll and a southern Iowa paving effort ending with a Halloween street dance.
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Ames
Towa
Get
State Highwa Commission
Appanoose
Dalas
Davis
Guthrie
Hardin
Linn
Linn County
Boone
Iowa
Carroll
C. ©. Dowell
Glenn C. Haynes
Iowa Food Roads Association
U.S 20
Carroll County
Des Moines
Oskalonsa
Hallowe'en
Oskorn
Bank Robbery Confession Ties Suspect to Four Thefts
In a confession to officers, Benedict Rosemeyer admits aiding robberies at four banks in Iowa Minnesota and Luverne. He names the People Savings Bank at Hardy the Bank of Luverne and a third bank at Meriden. About 7000 was taken from the two Iowa banks. Rosemeyer and Lenore Dagen faced Judge Loevrien at Kimmsboro.
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Algona
Tate
Tome
Vort
Madison
Art Rosemeyer
Benedict
Bank
Towa
Minnesota
Cox
D. Shumway
Rosemesy
Kane
F.C. Lovrien
Kimmetsbore
Oftlears
Fort Madicon
Man Dies by Suicide by Strychnine in Wellman Area
Lee Frisk, 34, a World War veteran, died by self administered strychnine poisoning during personal crisis. A coroner and jury ruled death self caused, noting a note and stomach contents confirmed poison. found in pasture near his home near Wellman. Funeral services were held at Kinross. survivor includes a wife and daughter.
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Frisk
Win
Kinross
Yocum Kidnappers Fooled by Banker's Wife Trick
In Kewanee Illinois Earl L Yocum a Galva banker was abducted by Lloyd Winslow Vern Algren and Orville Whisker. The group released him after being outwitted by Mrs Yocum who sent a package with sticks. Algren described the failed ransom and the pursuit continues for Winslow and Harry Whisker. Funeral notices follow for Thomas Johnston in What Cheer.
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Kewanee
Earl L.yocum
Galva
Vern Algren
Orville Whisker
Cambridge
Lloyd Winslow
Harry Whiskers
Orville
Algren
Tilino
Aleren
J. A. Newel
Tlinois Bankers’ Aseeration
T. TL. Johnston
Thomas Johnston
Fletcher College
Quarteron
King Boris II Escapes Gunfire On Royal Train Near Philippopolis
In Sofia dated Oct 31 report says King Boris II and his bride were welcomed in the capital after a volley of bullets aimed at the royal train near Philippopolis. Officials say communists from Russia allegedly planned the attack as the train traveled from the Minel Sea to Sofia. guard units protected the route and the train did not stop.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Boris II
Philippopolis
I Glovonna
Itly
Minel Sea
Medole
Berlin
Taseblatt
Russia
Boris
Italy
Girl Scout Exhibit Shown In Window Display
Local Girl Scouts showcased uniforms merit badges rock and beadwork and leatherwork in J C Penney window during National Girl Scout Week. Betsy Lemmon Betty Cunningham Mary Juliet Lemmon Vera Stutsman and others contributed pieces including knives baskets and a bird notebook. About forty members compose the troop.
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Unifor
J. C. Penney Company
Mary Juliet Lemmon
Betty Cunninghan
Betty Stephens
Charlotte Ward
Petty
Gipsiaroonto
Yellowstone Park
Vera Stutsman
Teaver
Harriet Rey
Irl
Brookhart and Watson Back Five Day Work Week Plan
Senator Brookhart of Iowa and Senator Watson of Indiana advocate a five day working week to relieve unemployment. Brookhart proposes a six percent tax on tariff profitable industries funded roads and a fund to stabilize employment with six day pay for five days of work.
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Evansville
Ind
Smith W. Brookhart
Iowa
James
Watson
Indiana
Brookhart
Funeral for Arthur Wilhem Wulf Planned at Bethel Church
Funeral services for Arthur Wilhem Wulf are set for Saturday at 2 PM at Bethel Church northeast of town. Rev. W. H. Parker will conduct the rites. Burial will be at Elm Grove Cemetery.
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Arthur Wilhem Wulf
Bethel Church
W. H. Parker
Murial
Elm Grove
Story
Captains of Y Teens Organize Campaign Drive
A meeting of captains from the YMCA organized a canvass to promote a rapid expansion drive. Cards bearing about 500 names will be distributed to solicitors for the day’s canvass, with dinners for organizers and planned sessions to report progress. The campaign targets high school and grade school levels with strong early results.
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Nual YM. C. A
Fine
Peacock Held in Linn County Jail After Marion Crash
Emmett Peacock of Anamosa, a fortnight in Linn county jail as a suspect in a Washington Iowa killing, was arrested in Marion after a crash on Seventh Avenue. He faces drunken driving and resisting an officer charges, with possible intoxication counts. Peacock was taken to the county jail by Marion officers and then escorted from the scene.
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Cedar Rapids
Emmett Peacock
Anamosa
Linn County
Tho Peace
Washington
Iowa
Marion
Seventh Avenue
Fourteen
Fifteenth
Peacock
Marshal W.ns
Fnr
C.F. Drummond
Carl Hendrickson
Hendrickson
Marshal Kerns
Ore Durland
Wooldridge
Peacock Kerns
Harry
Marchester
Roy Slade
Charles Sexton
John Henderson
Funeral Plans Pending for Joseph A Morrett
The time for funeral services for Joseph A Morrett who died yesterday afternoon had not been announced. Family members expected from Eldon to arrange plans. It is probable the service will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at I A Jones funeral home.
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Joseph A. Morrett
Eldon
I. A. Jones
Iowa bankers push vigilante networks to thwart robberies
Frank Warner reports statewide steps to deter bank robberies in Iowa through county vigilante systems. Counties organize, fund law enforcement equipment, and reorganize committees under state leaders to reduce cash on hand and blunt robbery profits.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Frank Warner
Warner
Winnegago
Kossuth
Worth
Arnold
Cunties
Smany
R. G. Nebergast
Jacobson
Sioux City
Town Bankers Association
Boards of Supervisors
Dickerson Re-elected President At Chautauqua Meeting
S A Dickerson was re elected president of the Washington Chautauqua association at the annual meeting of stockholders and directors held yesterday evening. J H Peet was named vice president and Miss Elizabeth Dawson secretary with Walter Conner chosen treasurer succeeding Carl M Keck. Budget figures indicate about 4060 dollars for the 1931 program.
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S.A. Dickerson
J. H. Peet
Elizabeth Dawson
Washington Chautauqua
Stockhealers and Directors
Walter Conner
Carl M. Keck
Ieee
Man Injures Self After On Farm Gun Incident
A man four miles south of town went to his farm to work and took a gun along for a bit of hunting. He did not know the weapon was loaded and suffered a slight hurt. He cannot place blame on anyone but himself.
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Ly Caldwell
Charley
Roosevelt and Tammany Hall in a Southern Town
In Beverly Hills on October 21 a discussion on Roosevelt’s stance toward Tammany Hall is recounted. The piece contrasts Wall Street and Tammany Hall with Roosevelt and notes the public distrust of corrupt politics, ending with a sharp critique of political power and prosperity.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
New York
Roosevelt
Tammany Hall Corporation
Tammany Hall
Wall Street
Junior College Battle Saturday At Washington
Washington prepares for a 2 PM game against Burlington junior college the second meeting of the season. Coach Freshwaters aims to repeat tough play as Henn is sidelined and Rain hobbles, hoping for better breaks than in last week’s defeat that came in a flood lit night game. Officials listed Sanderson Burkhart and Lange.
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Freshwaters
Burlington
Burlington Junior College
Washington
Rlington
Henn
Geldmen
Sanderson
Burkhart
Lange
Towa Avenue Garage Moves Into New Home
Harry Miller and La owners relocate their Towa Avenue garage to a larger armory space here and plan to open tomorrow with expanded services including car storage and washing. An indoor gasoline pump is to be added soon.
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Harry Miller
Towa Avenue
The
To View
Armory
Frank Gastright
Wild oil gusher halts Oklahoma City traffic
Oklahoma City faced a dangerous oil well blowout with oil and gas spraying over about 30 blocks. National Guard troops patrolled the area as workmen in steel helmets fought to control the fire hazard and reduced risk to lives and property.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma National Guard
Morgan Ol Company
Berry King
Santa Paula
Calif
Montebello
Tentura
Nee
Baptists to Hear Education Leader Newton Carman
Newton H Carman newly appointed state director of religious education for the Baptists of Iowa will speak at the local Baptist church Sunday morning. A Denison graduate with postgraduate studies at Rochester Seminary and Chicago University he has taught and served in missions and religious education roles including Swatow China and the Baptist Missionary Training School. Local friends are invited to attend.
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Newton H. Carman
Baptists of
Towa
Newton
Charles
Carman
Denison University
Rochester Seminary
Chicago University
Chicago
Swatow
China
Baptist Missionary Training School
Galesburg Institute of Religious Education
Princeton
Minnots
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OWA
Harald Schoeller
Joan
Marentine
A. B. Selmoeller
W Ant
Miee Tery
ST. Benediet Bank
Yocum
Memer
King
ROYAL
Penne
Wulf
Linn CO
Morrett
Vigiantes
Dickerson
Chautauqua
WSU
Fli Rage
Freshwaters' Gang
Twickenham
Eng
Baptists
Philed
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