Five Women Pilots Join Iowa State University Course
Plans for the 1940 41 civil aeronautical training program at the State University of Iowa allow five women students to enroll in the flying course. The edition notes a column tone about Roosevelt and German threats, and mentions Sioux City debates on gambling conditions with Public Safety Commissioner Sturgeon declining to debate Reverend Willis Smith.
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U. S. Iowa City
State University of Iowa
Civil Aeronautical Authority
Sioux City
Willis Smith
Assembly of God Church
Harold N. Sturgeon
Sturgeon
London Faces New Nazi Air Attacks as Defenses Hold
British anti aircraft batteries fired heavily during the day as London endured a triple air raid with explosions on the Thames estuary and fires in a convent. Berlin warned Britain to surrender or be destroyed as bomb tonnage in two days nears 2.2 million pounds.
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London
Britain
Hitler
Thames Estuary
England
Midlands
Kisinc Oe
Berlin
Germany
Waterloo Farmer Gets Suspended Sentence for Mortgaged Property
John Ke Senfelder, a farmer near Waterloo, received a suspended 60 day jail term from Judge George W. Wood after being charged with embezzlement of mortgaged property. The Atlas Loan Co. alleged he sold $69 worth of corn within goods under a $125 chattel mortgage.
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Waterloo
John KE. Senfelder
George W. Wood
Atlas Loan Co
Senenfelder
Registration system under way in Clinton
The installation of the permanent registration system is progressing with Harry W Cowles as registration commissioner pushing to start by the full election. Forms are prepared and registration cards will be printed, with master cards stored in a three ton metal cabinet and a pillar support shielded on a concrete city hall foundation to bear the load.
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Clinton
Harry W Cowles
Ediy
Dismisses Ouster Case Against Webster County Supervisors
District Judge E W Dinewetl of Adel dismisses an ouster suit against Webster County Supervisors Fred McHlnley and John F Sullivan. Five taxpayers had alleged budgets for secondary road maintenance exceeded by more than 200000 in four years. The supervisors argued they followed January appropriations rather than the August budget.
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Fort Dopge
E. W. Dinewetl
Adel
Webster County
Fred McHlnley
John F. Sullivan
Bass Horn Returns After Mysterious Davenport Stolen
Davenport school bass horn used by Davenport High School band was reported stolen by band director EF Mortiboy and reappeared Thursday night. Police noted the horn’s sudden return without clues to its disappearance.
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Davenport
Gov Wilson urges tax plan clarity at Dysart meeting
Governor George A Wilson spoke to the Dysart gathering of Republican women urging opponents to explain which taxes they would raise and by how much. The GOP incumbent pledged to keep tax dollars aimed at maximum efficiency and service.
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Dysart
George A Wilson
Wilson
Third District Federation of Republican Women's Clubs
Widow, 77, Loses Both Legs Under Train
Mrs. Martha Norris, 77, widow, was run over by an Illinois Central freight train as she tried to cross near her Manchester home. She was taken to a hospital in serious condition but remained conscious. Neighbor Emory Alyn reported seeing a woman on the opposite side and later found her body between the rails after the train passed.
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Manchester
Martha Norris
Illinois Central
Norris
Emory Alyn
Kalona Driver Sideswipes Davis Car In Hit and Run
A hit and run driver struck Vere Davis's car in Kalona passing on the street sideswiping the vehicle, crushing fenders, and leaving the scene without identifying himself as reported to Sheriff H. M. Putnam.
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Kalona
Vere Davis
Davis
H. M. Putnam
Monore Guests Expected From Wisconsin Tonight
Reverend Charlies Lowe and his daughter Louise of Monore Wisconsin are expected tomorrow evening as guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Moore.
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Charlies Lowe
Louise
Monore, Wis
Fred
Moore
Teacher Slain in Royal Pa. as Man Kills Then Self
In Royal Pennsylvania a third grade teacher Miss Caroline Dellamae aged 29 was called from her classroom and shot by William Kuhns 35. The incident sent about a dozen children aged eight to ten fleeing through windows. Kuhns then shot himself in the chest and is in critical condition. Police theorize the murder was triggered by Dellamae rejecting his advances.
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Royal
Caroline Dellamae
William Kuhns
Kuhns
Dellamae
Willkie To Visit Washington Tonight For Brief Stop
Preparations complete for Wendell Willkie visit at 8:20 p m to greet crowds near North Fourth avenue Rock Island crossing. He will speak briefly from the rear platform aboard his special train introduced by Governor George A Wilson with Mrs Willkie possibly appearing on the platform. Floodlights, police, and local bands planned to enhance the event. Four county representatives will board the train to ride with Willkie to Fairfield, and six Wellman Maplecrest turkeys will be presented to the candidate by plant official and Maplecrest workers.
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Washington
Wendell Willkie
Fourth Avenue
Rock Island Crossing
North Fourth Avenue
Eclipse Lumber Yard
City Water Works
George A. Wilson
Walkie
Iowa
Mr. Willkie
Fairfield
Andrew Kelso
Robert Godlove
Maplecrest Turkey Packing
Wellman
Robert Wiley
Ward Essiey
Jefferson
Henry
van Buren
Ralph Shannon
the Journal
Davenport
Maplecrest
Washington County Republican Committee
A. C. Gingerich
Godlove
Walter Anderson Writes Home From Redmann's Beach
Walter Anderson at Redmann's Beach near Alexandria Minnesota tells his parents in Elk Horn not to send money saying he has plenty. The line captures a rare moment of confident humor from a traveler during a quiet posting.
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Walter Anderson
Redmann
Alexandria
Minn
Elk Horn
Dewey Credits Real Credit for Iowa Homestead Acts
State Senator A. Claire Dewey accuses others of taking credit for passage of Iowa town homestead and old age assistance acts. He names John K. Valentine as opposed at first and cites Governor Wilson and Senator Shaw as allies in proposing the measures in 1935 and 1937.
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Des Moines
A. Claire Dewey
Washington
John K. Valentine
Iowa
Dewey
George A. Wilson
State Senate
General Assembly
Valentine
Senate
Albert J. Shaw
Pocahontas County
Republican Women to Meet Wednesday at Courthouse
A Republican Women meeting is announced for next Wednesday at 2 30 PM in the GAR room at the courthouse. Principal speaker is Eardley Bell Jr of Wellman with invocation and music arranged by Mrs J H Ferguson West Chester. All county women urged to attend. Mary Peck has as her Week en Barbara Little of Fairfield.
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Gar
Eardley Bell, Jr
Wellman
Jh ©. Ferguson
West Chester
Glasgow girl prays aboard Cameronia refugee arrival
Sheila Brand a five year old from Glasgow is photographed kneeling in prayer aboard the Cameronia during the arrival of 300 Scottish war refugees in the United States. She prays for safe arrival and for loved ones back home.
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United States
Cameronia
Sheila Brand
Glasgow
Sheila
U. S
Baker Leads Role in Festicorn Pageant America on Parade
Wendall Baker of Washington is chosen for the Progress role in the Festicorn pageant America on Parade. A Miss Washington and Court of Princesses will appear after a trumpet prelude. Vocalists from Washington churches form a massed chorus of about 60 for the outdoor production.
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Baker
Wendall Baker
Washington
America
Spirit of Progress
Court of Honor
Progress
Fenthorn
Glen Mace
A. E. Baldrige
Congress Approves National Conscription and Industry Cooperation Bill
Congress passes a bill to conscript men aged 22 to 35 and compel industry cooperation for rearmament. Roosevelt to sign soon with a mid October registration date. about 400000 will be selected from 16.5 million, aiming to train a national manpower reservoir. Senate vote 47 to 25. House 232 to 124. Possession of a defense contract may trigger penalties.
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Roosevelt
Naction
Senate
House
Firemen Snuff Out Near Ground Blaze at Raymond Thornton Home
Firefighters responded to a fire at the Raymond Thornton residence on Shannon Heights. A blaze near the house exterior was stopped before spreading, causing only minor damage after the department's quick intervention.
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Raymond Thornton
Shannon Heights
Boy's Popcorn Reaches 9 Feet 6 Inches In Davenport
A Davenport feature tells of popcorn growing to a height of 9 feet 6 inches with each stalk bearing two to three ears. The crop is owned by Robert Harrison, son of Dr. Margaret Harrison, highlighting an unusually tall variety for pop corn.
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Davenport
Robert Harrison
Margaret Harrison
Horse’s Kick Kills Boy Near Washta
Donald Elliott three year old son of Mr and Mrs Glen Elliott farmers near Washta wandered from his yard into another where a horse kicked him in the temple causing fatal injury. He died shortly after the kick.
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Washta Donald Elliott
Glen Elliott
Hay defends Polk County champion businessman title in Elkhart
Harry Hay, president of the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, defended his Polk County champion businessman milker status in Elkhart. He milked 10 pounds 6 ounces to defeat Elkhart merchant John Y. Keller, who produced eight pounds. Three hundred attendees watched the Farm Institute event.
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Elkhart
Harry ©. Hay
Des Moines
Festiorn Chorus Sought for America on Parade
The commission invites 50 vocalists for the production with a location to be announced later. The Festiorn chorus will play an important part in the show’s success and seeks full participant turnout.
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Festiorn Chorus
America
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