House Upholds 21 to 45 Draft Age in Burkes Wadsworth Bill
The House backed the military affairs committee recommendation to register men ages 21 to 45 for the draft under the Burkes Wadsworth conscription bill by a voice vote. The Senate measure would cover ages 21 to 31. Amendments to raise to 21–55 and to keep 21–31 were considered. preamble removal failed. President Roosevelt urged passage at a press conference.
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Washington
D. C
House
Military Affairs Committee
Senate
Roosevelt
Expectant Mother Dies After Bee Sting
A column reports the death of Mrs. Leo Marsden a 30 year old expectant mother in Elkhorn seven hours after a honey bee sting to the forehead. The attending physician cites the sting as aggravating her condition through ensuing infection.
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Elkhorn
Leo Marsden
Denison Tragedy Claims Youth Plowing Accident
Raymond Bauer, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bauer, was killed when the tractor he was using ran off a bank. He was found at noon on the Bauer farm about six miles south of Denison. He is survived by his parents and a sister.
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Denison
Raymond Bauer
John Bauer
Bauer
Memorial Union Marble Panels by 1933 Class Gift
Hawkeye students commission stone panels for the Memorial Union entrance at the State University of Iowa. Sculptor Harry Stinson carves the Ozark Marble panels depicting Army Navy aviation and medical rehabilitation with a fifth panel quoting James B Weaver's dedication address observed in Des Moines.
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Memorial Union
Iowa City
State University of Iowa Memorial Union
Ozark
Harry Stinson
University Art Department
Army
Navy
Aviation
Union
James B. Weaver
Des Woin
Board Rejects Converting Old Schools into Tenements
Davenport Iowa relief housing plans faltered as the Davenport board of education refused to lease vacant school buildings for conversion into tenements. Chair Adolph Arp cited neighborhood opposition as the reason, stating residents were up in arms over relocating relief families to the sites.
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Davenport
Scott County
Davenport Board of Education
Adolph Arp
Board of Supervisors
Arp
Woman 90 celebrates birthday and independence
Mrs. John Klein a 90 year old Swedish native who washes and irons for living marked her birthday with an open house. She declines an age pension saying she values independence and continues to rise early work long days and often stays up late to manage on her own.
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Storm Lake
John Klein
Klein
Sweden
Zulus Judge Beauty by Hips, Says Dr. McCord
Lake City medical missionary Dr James Bb McCord arrived in New York aboard the City of New York and described Zulus as judging female beauty by hip circumference. He linked large hips to prosperity similar to luxury goods in Europe and America.
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Aulus
Lake City
South Africa
James Bb. McCord
New York City
City of New York
Dr. McCord
Europe
America
Fear Dogs and Cats Are Paralysis Carriers
Scattered reports of infantile paralysis cases reach the Iowa state health department. A total of 46 new cases since September 1, with 65 counties affected. Waterloo reports two more cases for 36 total since the outbreak began August 1, and officials warn pets may be carriers leading to owner instructions. Stray dogs and cats are being collected and housed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Health Department
Waterloo
King Carol Abdicates Throne to Michael in Romania
In Bucharest on September 6, King Carol abdicates in favor of his 18 year old son Michael. Premier Ion Antonescu seizes control as Iron Guard riots erupt with attacks on Jewish shops and a guard killed during a seizure attempt at the chamberlain Ernest Urdareanu’s home. Queen Helena urged home. Carol and mistress Magda Lupescu expected to depart for Switzerland by special train.
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Bucharest
Carol
Romania
Michael
Ion Antonescu
Ernest Urdareanu
Antonescu
Helena
Magda Lupescu
Switzerland
Two Deaths in the Cotter Community
Mrs Minnie May Duncan 66 widow of Charles L Duncan died at home near Cotter after months of illness. Funeral services will be held at the Duncan home and Cotter Presbyterian church with Rev M A Robeson in charge. Interment in Columbus City cemetery. She was born Oct 6 1873 in Clinton county Penn and moved to this community in 1877. Survived by three sons Lyle Gerald Clyde B and a daughter Mrs Otis Love, four grandchildren, and several brothers and sisters.
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Columbus Junction
Minnie Knaube
Clinton County
Penn
Henry Clay Knaube
Louisa County
Cotter
Charles L. Duncan
Duncan
Lyle
Gerald
Washington
Clyde
Kankakee
Ill
Otis Love
W. P. Roberts
Pageant Director Here Start Rehearsals Monday
The Festicorn commission plans America On Parade at Chautauqua park October 1 2 3 with about 50 costumed performers in pivotal scenes from American history. Rehearsals begin Monday evening under pageant master Arthur W Cole and co chairmen A K Baldrige and Frances Cherry urge local talent to join at the Y M C A headquarters with a stenographer and special telephone provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Festicorn Commission
Chautauqua Park
Glenn Mace
Arthur W. Cole
John B. Rogers
Ohio
America
Christopher Coldmnbus
Ferdinand and Isabella
Pau Revere
Washington
A. EK. Baldrige
Frances Cherry
The
Journal
Festiorn Commission
George Washington
Paul Revere
Teddy Roosevelt
M. GC. A
Mr. Cole
Cotter Woman Dies After Illness At Home
A Cotter resident aged years died this morning at 7:30 at her home after an extended illness. She had lived in the Cotter community all her life. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at noon today, with Rev. M. A. Robeson of Cotter to conduct the service.
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Cotter
M. A. Robeson
Health Baby's Dad Gets Regular Job
DES MOINES The father of Iowa's alltime winner in the Iowa state fair baby health car test found steady employment after a long period of unemployment.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Sixth District Bar Association elects leaders at annual meeting
E D Morrison Jr was chosen president of the sixth district bar association at the country club gathering. R J Smith of Montezuma became vice president and Edwin Willcockson of Sigourney was re elected secretary treasurer. The group planned next year’s meeting for Poweshiek county likely in Montezuma or Grinnell.
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E. D. Morrison, Jr
Sixth District Bar Association
Country Club
R. J. Smith
Montezuma
Edwin Willcockson
Sigourrey
Poweshier
Grinnell
Charles A. Dewey
Iowa
Washington
Des Moines
Dewey
L. KE. Corlett
Oskaloosa
Preettet
Irving Johnson
Ruby Stewart
Woh Hamilton
Iowa Supreme Court
Sigourney
Father Russell Conn returns to landscape earning after record health score
The 22 year old father, unemployed at the time, plans to resume his job as a landscaper after his 22 month old daughter Sharon Kay set a health record of 99.40 at the fair last Friday. The family, including his 20 year old wife, lived on direct relief.
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Russell Conn
Sharon Kay
Conn
London Bombers Battle In Major WWII Air Raid
London reported a fierce air clash as about 190 German fighters attacked with 55 German aircraft reportedly shot down. Berlin said German bombing hit Weybridge and Henley factories with several British planes down.
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London
Britain
Royal Air Force
Berlin
Weybridge
Henley
Thames
Fredmund to Give Farewell Sermons Next Sunday
Rev J. Fredmund, pastor of the Baptist Church, will deliver closing sermons at morning and evening services. He and Mrs Fredmund plan to move to Churdan Iowa next week. A farewell pot luck supper hosted by the Friendly Bible class is set for next Wednesday night inviting members, friends, and the congregation.
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J. Fredmund
The
Baptist Church
Fredmund
Churdan
Iowa
Friendly Bible Class
Fredmunds
Segregate Jailed Traffic Violators From Others
Municipal Judge Charles S. Cooter ordered segregation of traffic offenders in the city jail. Traffic violators such as reckless driving or speeding will be kept apart from inmates jailed for drunkenness or other non traffic offenses. Jail terms for traffic offenses are rare but occur when fines are unpaid.
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Des Momnbds
Charles S. Cooter
Every Progressive Town Needs Airport
A campaign in Washington seeks funds to establish a local airport two miles from town with pilot training to be provided by the junior college. If funded, the plan positions Washington to keep pace with aviation growth and local development.
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Washington
Subscriptions Grow for Airport Fund to Reach Goal
Frank B. Miller reports more than forty individuals and firms have each given 20 dollars toward the 2 000 dollar airport fund goal. The committee expects to continue soliciting until the target is reached and plans include a junior college aviation program and federal aid. Charter members listed include Frank McFarland George Mc Daniel Walter Logan Evening Journal and many local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bb. Miller
Airport Association
Chamber of Commerce
Frank McFarland
George McDaniel
Walter Logan
Evening Journal
O. E. Schmidt
A. Keith Droz
F. B. Miller
Harland Mead
C. V. Crull
Robert Lytle
J. M. Lloyd
Cox Motor
B. A. Ralston
A. B. Carr
H. H
McLellan
J. C. Penney & Co
Spurgeon
Lemmon's
Big Giant
W Livingston
Stanly Zager
Wisie Long
Klein Klothing Co
Dr. M. L. Sartor
Wilson Leads Valentine in Farm Vote Poll
Governor George A. Wilson leads John K. Valentine in a Wallace's Farmer and Iowa Homestead survey of Iowa farm voters. Wilson 38 percent, Valentine 22 percent, with 40 percent undecided. The study notes regional voting patterns and compares to past campaigns and national figures.
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Wilson
Valentine
Iowa
Des Moines
George A. Wilson
John K. Valentine
Wallace
Farmer
Iowa Homestead
N. G. Kraschel
Willkie
Roosevelt
Municipal Band Concert at Central Park Highlights
Central Park directs Milo T. Lorden presides over a municipal band program featuring Twirling Exhibition by Ted Heany and a Heroes and a Concert March Holmes. The program includes Light Cavalry Overture Suppor ts a Lovely Day Tomorrow and Beer Barrel Polka with popular selections requested by the Washington Fire Dept. The Crosley March Parade of the Wooden Soldiers and selections by Jessel Grabel Fillmore Zimmerman round out the program.
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Holmes Light Cavalry
Crosley
Fillmore Beer Barrel
Washington Fire Dept
Wooden Soldiers
Mother Refuses Consent to Teen Wedding. Youth Sentenced
Edna Oddy, age 17, failed to wed Ole Larson 18 after her mother refused consent. Larson had secured a license and plans for a jail wedding in Woodbury County, but legal age prevented the marriage. Larson is to be sent to Anamosa reformatory for five years after stealing 27 automobiles.
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Sioux City
Edna Oddy
Ole Larson
Anamosa Reformatory
Edna
Larson
Woodbury County
Anamosa
Vote Voluntary Trial Divides House Amid Draft Debate
Washington lawmakers adopt a 40 day voluntary army trial amendment by 185 to 155 as the House acts as a committee of the whole. The measure calls for 409000 volunteers after enactment and 400000 after Jan 1 1941 with enlistment for one year for men 18 to 45.
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Washington, D. C
House
State of the Union
Senate
Hamilton Fish
N. Y
Congress
John Schaffer
Wisconsin
76Th
Davenport Extortion Case Yields five Year Sentence
Kenneth Clark twenty five pleaded guilty to attempted extortion of ten thousand dollars from Dr. Kuno Struck a Davenport banker. He admitted the plan to threaten the doctor with a revolver and to deliver twenty thousand dollars in a package before awaiting a signal. Police trapped him in the alley.
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Davenport
Iowa
Kenneth Clark
Anamos
Kuno Struck
Clark
W. W. Scott
Struck
Dr. Struck
Car crash kills two horses injures owner in mishap
Last week Charles Marshall collided with two horses on his car causing both animals to be fatally injured and necessitating their euthanization. Marshall escaped serious injury though his vehicle was badly damaged.
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Charles Marshall
Sheldon
Mr. Marshall
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Frances Whisler
Betty Burt
Winifred Whisler
Chicago
al Crone
Par Association
Baptist
Segregate
Airport Project
Central Park
Milo T. Lorden
Ted Heany
Jessel
Bousa
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