Iowa Legion Posts See Rapid Membership Gains Across State
Figures by State Adjutant James F. Barton show March 31 membership at 3,360 with renewals, and new members arriving at about 200 daily. Des Moines and Sioux City posts lead, Monahan in second, with Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Ottumwa, Mason City, Marshalltown, Davenport, Grinnell, and Council Bluffs following. Delinquents and drives through April 1 expected to boost figures.
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James F. Barton
Argonne Post
Des Moines
Monahan Post
Sioux City
Hanford
Cedar Rapida
Wanford Post
Are
Fort Madison
Riverside
Donohue
Walecott
Independence
Manchester
Eldora
Fairbank
Hudson
Oatwein Waucoma
Marshalltown
Tishon
Monticello
Walker
Mingo
Indianola
Polk City
Corning
Taper
Mystic
Avoca Willison
Carson
Emerson
Havelock
Ruthven
Kanawha
Lobrville
Ringsted
Tampleton
Handolph
Paulina
Merrill
Kingsley
Holstein
Wall Lake
Sanborn
Marcus
Superior
Oakland
Delhi
Orsart
Sigourner
Pisgah
Lehigh
Jewell
Peterson
Towa
Auto Battle Over 1921 Touring Car Draws Courts
A disputed 1921 touring car, valued around a thousand dollars, sparks three replevin suits in district and municipal courts. J C Murtagh and W W Birdsall sue Herman Ostrin. Arbuckle and Arbuckle, Waterloo Motor Sales, and others figure in a tangle of mortgages and liens. Sheriff J T Wagner moves the car between locations as the case evolves.
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Jones County
Joe Alloway
A. L. Alexander Company
Alexander
George H. Motor Sales Company
George H. Ostrin
Motor Sales Congern
Ostrin
Ahowar
Herman Ostrin
J. C. Murtagh
W. W. Birdsall
Arbuckle & Arbuckle
Waterloo Motor Sales Company
J. H. Merets
Herman
J. T. Wagner
Murtagh
Swain on Double Shift Is Put Out
A woman on lower Jefferson street called police at 2 30 am to remove her daughter's young man who refused to leave. Patrolman R D Colvin arrived as instructed and the man was put out, per the police solo book entry.
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Lower Jefferson Street
R. D. Colvin
Colvin
Autos Rammed on Rainbow Drive and High Street
Two residents filed police complaints after autos were rammed. B J Margrett reported an interurban motorbus struck his car on Rainbow Drive near Johnson's Pavilion. no injuries. G H Loomis said J F Karney's car, while parked on High Street, was hit and Loomis vehicle damaged. Weather: clear with sunny, windless day. chilly for lighter clothing.
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B. J. Margrett
Sycamore
Rainbow Drive
Johnson
I G. KH. Logmis
Third Street West
J. F. Karney
High Street
Loomis
Bookish Horse in Runaway Narrowly Stopped by Pole
A runaway horse drawing a Johnson farms milk wagon dashed along Fourth Street West at an early hour. A telephone pole saved Henderson's Book Store at 32 Fourth Street West from collision as the rig struck the pole and halted. The horse was thrown but uninjured, though visibly excited and calmed with effort.
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Henderson's
Fourth Street
Beng
Johnson Farms
Woman chosen grand jury foreman in Hardin County
For the first time in Hardin County history a woman, Mrs Orpha Thackery wife of a prominent farmer near Eldora, was named foreman of the grand jury. No prisoners were in custody at the convening time and the grand jury convened without any outstanding jail cases. Eldora Iowa April 12.
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Hardin County
Orpha Thackery
Eldora
New Paint Company Formed With $910000 Capital
Michael Paint Company filed articles for record yesterday. Capital stock authorized totals 910000. The firm aims to manufacture and sell paints oils varnishes wallpaper and calcimine wholesale and retail. F M Michael serves as president with H L Crager as vice president and Phyllis McNeill as secretary and treasurer. Directors include Paul Thomson and Charles O Kinnabaugh. Principal office is on Park avenue east near Water.
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Park Avenue East
Water
Scouts Learn To Be Prepared In Iowa City Meeting
First lessons in prepared scouting at K P hall for Evening Courier carriers and newsboys. Neal McDermott named scout master with Kirk Gross as assistant. A 24-hour camp experience at Kamp Kiwanis to follow with an overnight hike leaving Waterloo Friday. Central Christian church troop also to hold its first meeting with temporary officer elections and a planned auction.
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K.P. Hall
Iowa
HH. TD. Lee
West Schools
Neal McDermott
Kirk Gross
Kamp Kiwanis
Waterloo
Central Christan Church
Arthur Ak Moore Named Sconimas Er Organizer
An appointment announced for Arthur Ak Moore to take a leading role in organizing the group known as Sconimas Er. The move positions Moore to oversee structure, duties, and coordination among members during the formation phase.
State Auto License Agent Asks Lineup At Hills
Bert H Balzer inspector of the motor vehicle department Igin Waterloo to receive applications for chauffeurs licenses at room 316 the Hills from 7 to 8 p m daily until concluded. We want to get all the boys in Vina. The delinquent list of motor licenses is being prepared for publication May 1. Any car owner who disposed of a car outside the county or junked it should notify the county treasurer and turn in the license plate or he will have to pay the 50 cent publication fee and the case will be turned over to the sheriff.
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Bert H. Balzer
Motor Vehicle Department
Igin Waterloo
the Hills
Vina
Mr. Salzer
Widow Zander bridegroom faces rash wedding outfit bill
In Ot Lumwa Indiana April 12 a man in overalls failed to pay for wedding attire for a planned marriage. A local clothier urged payment while noting distant ties to Russia and wartime shortages. The case underscores the costly logistics of formal wear for nuptials in a troubled period.
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Ot Lumwa
Marriall
Callte Tate
Jane B
Africa
Pat
Russia
Mr. Clothier
Lys
Wedding Suit Heist Ends In Quick Honeymoon
A young man bought a wedding suit at a Bell Clothier and had it delivered to room 12 at Hotel Ottumwa. He posed as the groom and left with the clerk believing the transaction valid. The bridegroom vanished, leaving only a note from FR. R. McGarvin and a set of correspondingly altered belongings. Police and sheriff are baffled as the single groom disappeared after the wedding.
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Farmer's & Merchant's Bank
Henry Glenn
McGarvin
Milwaukee
R. McGarvin
Ottumwa
City Hall Petition Fails to Deter Janitor Reelection
John Ehrig rests easy as city hall staff and police attachés fear loss of him to a proposed custodian shift. A city hall petition, signed by nearly all connected to the building, asks Mayor Gnagy and the council to retain Ehrig. H O West, a Black candidate, leads a rival bid backed by a large Black citizens petition, seeking recognition in the custodial post.
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John Ehbing
City Hall
A. E Gnagy
Ehrig
H. O. West
John-Ehrig
Thompson, Leeper
Frisbie and Brown Public Safety Duties Expanded
Frisbie and Brown are noted to be rested with police powers while performing duties including feeding duties at the prison.
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Frisbie and Brown
Prison. Org
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Towa Legion
Olio
Swain
Grand Jury
New Paint Company
Ky Af Tial
Ragabonds Byrnes-Allen
Arthur Ak Moore
Zander
BUCKS Shoes _and Hoelery
Adele
Latrd Schobs
Wen
London
Lancet
Northwestern Yeast. Company
Chicago
Iten
Quality Grocery
West Fourth Street
Ciel
Arcolan
Arcora
American Radiator Company
Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Ili
Arcola
J. A. McCarthy
First State Bank of
Kingsley, Mich
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