Iowa corn safe percentages by Sept 20 1941 weather bulletin
Des Moines reports from 950 crop reporters show with normal weather 28 percent of Iowa corn will be safe from killing frosts by September 20, 45 percent by September 30, and 68 percent by October 15. Average killing frost dates range from September 25 to October 15, state average October 5. Rain scarce in the southeast has left drought damage and dry soil delaying plowing while moisture is expected to improve the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Charles D Reed
Weather and Crop Bureau
Reed
Osceola County
Bulletin
Floyd
Lyon
Marshall
Haif
Worth County
Rotary Club Hears Keeley and Smouse
Keeley spoke of his summer in Chicago and ties to the first Rotary club founded by Paul Harris. Smouse recounted scenery from an eastern automobile tour and a visit to his Maryland home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Keeley
Chicago
Winfield Smouse
Rotary Club
Mr. Keeley
Chicago Club
Rotary
Paul Harris
Keeley
Smouse
Allegheny Mountain
Maryland
Washington Cavalry Unit Becomes Troop G in Iowa Guard
Orders issued by Capt. P. J. Crail rename the Iowa National Guard unit from Troop D to Troop G. The former D designation will be reassigned to a new machine gun unit in the regiment under organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
113Th Cavalry
Washington
P. J. Crail
Iowa National Guard
Crail
Merle Edwards Plans Fairfield Visit For Parsons Reservation
Merle Edwards traveled to Fairfield this morning to secure college reservations for the upcoming school year. He intends to attend Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Edwards
Fairfield
Parsons
John Coolidge Celebrates 21st Birthday in Rapid City
John Coolidge son of President Coolidge turned 21 today as the President stayed at the summer white house to assist in celebrations. A birthday cake and gifts from family and friends followed a lawn party with music by the Fort Meade Cavalry band. The President plans a Rapid City reception tomorrow and will bid farewell before the executive party departs for Washington Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
S. D
John Coolidge
Coolidge
White House
John
Fort Meade Cavalry
Washington
Party Will Join Road Jaunt Here
A motor caravan will depart Muscatine on Wednesday morning September 14 along primary road No. 2 to boost traffic on the New Iowa short line and promote western county road improvements. About a dozen cars from the east are due in Washington by 9:45 a.m. with local cars joining at various stops through Oskaloosa Knoxville Indianola and Winterset ending with a Greenfield meeting. An overnight stay is planned, and a delegation from Council Bluffs will attend the Greenfield event. Local women are invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Mahaska
Washington
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Indianola
Winterset
Greenfield
Council Bluffs
CC. M. Keck
L. M. Wicher
Dewey Impanels Grand Jury for September Term
Judge Charles A. Dewey impaneled the grand jury for the September term and named H. D. Luers as foreman. Members listed include A. E. Gault, W. J. Speracek, William Murphy Jr., W. S. Gallagher, W. B. Boyer, and W. D. Booth. Court set cases for Sept. 12 to 14 and scheduled motions, demurrers, and the Mary E Siberts estate hearing for tomorrow at 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Dewey
District Court
H. D. Luers
A. E. Gault
W. J. Speracek
William Murphy, Jr
W. S. Gallagher
Boyer
W. D. Booth
Dewey
State
Joseph Carson
Reed
Cannon
Mary E. Siberts
Wagner and O'Brien Begin 30 Day Jail Terms
Justice of the Peace W Barber sentenced Walter Wagner and Barney O'Brien to thirty days each in the county jail for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Wagner was bound over on a separate charge of driving while intoxicated. The threatening to kill charge against O'Brien was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
W. &. Barber
Walter Wagner
Barney O'Brien
Wagner
O’brien
Miller New Commander Leads Leon Beatty American Legion Post
Howard Miller elected new commander of Leon Beatty post American Legion succeeding Dale Atkinson. Miller served as vice commander last year with officers including Howard Baxter adjuvant Jay Brown and others. Plans include expanding the drum corps to 33 members and a home talent minstrel show set for November 3 and 4 under Legion auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Miller
Leon Beatty
American Legion
Dale Atkinson
Miller
Howard Baxter
Jay Brown
Walie
Fanner
Victor Crone
Arnett Wylie
Kenneth Carris
Rodney Arnold
P. L. Etter
Charles Denison
Atkinson
Manton Hebner
Harvey Bauer
Leland = Carris
Everette Burham
Cloyce Horsey
Herman Otto
Clifford Hunter
Roscoe Anderson
Ives McKay
Legion
Frederick Infram Company
Rock Island
Smouse and Daughertys Home From East Tour
Winfield Smouse and Mr and Mrs Ralph Daugherty returned from an extended automobile trip through eastern states. They narrated cool pleasant weather and visited Cumberland Maryland West Alexandria West Virginia and Sadie Pollock. They toured the Allegheny region from the Ohio River to Gettysburg Pa about 200 miles and ended their journey via Philadelphia Columbus and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Smouse
Ralph Daugherty
Mr. Smouse
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
West Virginia
Cumberland
West Alexandria
Sadie Pollock
Washington
Last Thursday Band Concert Nears Finale in Central Park
The final Thursday evening band concert of the current season is set for tomorrow in Central Park. Hal Reister assistant director announces a special program by the band. Two more Saturday evening concerts remain before the summer season closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Hal Reister
Mellon denies presidential candidacy after vacation return
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon said he does not consider himself a presidential candidate. He noted no decision on the political situation after discussions with Charles Evans Hughes during the Leviathan voyage, adding I decline to express myself on the political situation at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Charles Evans Hughes
Golf Club Announces Pairings For Championship Rounds
The Washington Country Club announces second and third round pairings for the club championship. In the first flight, players include Guy Knauss, C W Tucker, R W Thompson, J W Harwood, Rex Renzon, and Vic Westphal, with several other matchups listed. Second and third flights feature Bruce Cowden, Hugh McCleery, Ralph Shannon, Ed Wells, Ted Sandy, and more, detailing round three pairings and flight splits.
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The
Washington Country Club
Guy Knauss
C. W. Tucker
R. W. Thompson
J. W. Harwood
Rex Renzon
Shirley Clark
Vic Westphal
Fred Martin
L. B. Lupton
L.M. Eicher
T. &. Brookhart
Alfred Baldrige
John Westphal
F. B. Miller
Dr. Clow
H. Bailey
L. M. Eicher
Henry Bailey
T. W. Harwood
Rex Benz
T. L. Brookhart
Bruce Cowden
Chas. Dewey
Hugh McCleery
L A. Jones
Ralph Shannon
Robert Patterson
Ed Wells
Rude Warfel
Dr. Stutsman
R. L. Gibson
Fred Neiswanger
Martin Whittaker
Ted Sandy
Dave Harvey
Max Marble
Geo. Morrison
Chas
Dewey
L. A. Jones
R. J. Gibson
George Morrison
Third Flight
Homer Stephen
George McDaniel
F. B. Carter
Shelly Eberling
T. J. Peaseva
B. McKenzie
J. FE. Lemmon
L PD
L PD. Carris; J. H. Peet Vs. Preston West
L. BP. Carria
Homer Stephens
T. J. Pease
Gee. McDaniel
J. BE. Lemmons
B. Carter
J. H. Peet
Ss. Eberling
Preston Wolf
B.C. MekKenzie
Dickerson Is New Y s Men's Secretary
More than a score of the local Y's Men's club attended the regular dinner at the Y M C A. The group plans an active year and resumes weekly meetings after summer sessions. Smouse returned from a motor trip and shared insights on business and agricultural prospects. Ted Brown spoke of the Milwaukee convention and promised a detailed report next meeting. Committees were named by President Richard McCleery. 8. A. Dickerson was elected secretary, succeeding Jean Miller who moved to Minnesota. Norman Sage and Vic Mastin were introduced as guests.
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Winfield 8Mouse
Ted Brown
Rclub
Milwaukee
Richard McCleery
A. Dickerson
Jeane Miller
Minnesota
Norman Sage
Vic Mastin
Smouse
Washington County Board Adjourns and Plans Tax Levy Vote
The Washington county board of supervisors meets today and continues tomorrow with routine matters like allowance of claims taking time. Next Monday they will finalize action on the tax levy for the coming year.
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Washington County Board of Supervisors
Old Glory in Atlantic SOS Sparks Transatlantic Rescue
The monoplane Old Glory, with Lloyd W. Bertaud James De Witt Hill and Philip A. Payne, sent an SOS 700 to 900 miles northeast of Cape Race as darkness threatened rescue efforts by the Carmania Transylvania and Capulin. Vessels altered course to search while rival flights push toward London and New York.
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United Press
Atlantic
S. S. Carmania
Old Glory
United Press Today
Lloyd W. Bertaud
James de Witt Hill
Philip A. Payne
Cape Race
Newfoundland
Harbor Grace
Terry Tully
James Medcalf
London
Sir John Carling
United States Navy
FE. S. T
Navy
Sir John Darling
Royal Windsor
Old Orchard
Windsor
Eng
New York
Lioyrd W. Bertaud
James de Wit Hill
Terry Tally
James D. Medcalf
Ont
Caribou
Detroit
Rural schools to host demonstrations by Iowa expert next week
Mrs Winnie Palmer county superintendent announces four day program with Prof H C Moeller from Iowa State Teachers College visiting eight rural schools. Each half day session will require teachers to attend with the hosting school in session. A Saturday study center with Prof Moeller and music specialist Irving Wolf is planned at the high school.
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Winnie Palmer
H. C. Moeller
Iowa State Teachers College
Highland Township
Middleburg
English River
Eally
Lexington
Daytonville
New Haven
Pleasant Valley
Dutch Creek
Clay Townships
Jackson Center
Red Brick
Moeller
Irving Wolf
Cedar Falls
Paving Contract Awarded Sept 10 For Washington County Roads
The state highway commission at Ames set September 10 at 10 AM to award a paving contract for 15.5 miles of road in Washington county. The plan includes No 2 from the Keokuk county line to Crooked Creek west of town and a half mile on road No 1 north of Washington with work to start next spring. Other awards include 17 miles in O'Brien county, seven in Scott, and nine in Benton counties.
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Washington County
State Highway Commission
Ames
Keokuk County
Crooked Creek
Washington
Highway Commission
Conrary
O'Brien
Scott
Benton County
Festival Plans Slowly Maturing for Washington Event
Washington committees press ahead with a three day fall festival to be held Thursday and Friday September 29 and 30. Free acts are being contracted and the Washington band has been secured for two days and nights. Plans include two additional bands and county wide contest features are under development. Announcement of special features is expected shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reverend Eric Hadeen Visits Minneola Asso Presbyterian Church
Rev. Eric Hadeen of Chicago preached in Minneola Kansas at the Associated Presbyterian church and stayed with his mother in law Mrs D J Masson and relatives. He will conduct services at the local Associated Presbyterian church Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Hadeen
Chicago
Associated Presbyterian Church
Minneola
Kansas
D. J. Masson
Hadeen
Illness Calls Sister to Ottumwa
Mrs. I. E. Allender of Keota was summoned to Ottumwa yesterday due to the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. E. Allender of
Keota
Ottumwa
Moore
Arnold Jones Returns from Chicago Pleasure Trip
Arnold Jones arrived last evening from Chicago where he had been on a short pleasure trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Jones
Chicago
Bethel Cemetery Deed Authorized by Methodist Conference
At Burlington a Bethel church property deed to the Bethel Cemetery Association of Dutch Creek was authorized for one dollar. The decision ends months of contention after neighbors objected to selling the church and a cemetery group formed with church leaders to arrange a transfer. The country church will remain usable for public meetings and funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Methodist Conference
Burlington
Bethel Church
Dutch Creek Township
Bethel Cemetery Association
Dutch Creek
McClune Resigns State Investigator Post
Des Moines reports former State Auditor J C McClune resigns as special investigator to the executive council amid political differences with State Auditor J W Long and alleged investigation concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
J. C. McClune
J. W. Long
McClune
Executive Council
Shields Family Visit to Washington D C This Week
Dr and Mrs Mel Shields and their daughter from Denver Colorado are visiting relatives and friends in Washington this week as part of a brief trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Shields
Denver, Colorado
Washington
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England
Charles A. Levine
Columbia
Cranwell
Frank T. Courtney
Whale
Coruna
Spain
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Macg
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C. A. Schiller
World Pliers Land
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Burma
William S. Brock
Edward
F. Schlee
Calcutta
India
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Walter RR
Cy Hlinchcliffe
Philadelphia
Toomorrow
Hinchcliffe
Bethel Cemetery
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