Snowstorm blanket east halts traffic in heavy fall
A large eastern snowstorm drops heavy snow up to a foot in some areas, causing travel delays and road closures from New York to the Pennsylvania mountains. Trains run late, roads blocked, and New England lines suspend service as winds reach 40 mph and lakeshore areas see drifting snow and property disruption.
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New York
New York City
Boston
London
Pennsylvania
Gloversville
New England
Great Lakes
Toronto
Legion Auxiliary Active in Behalf of Ex-Service Men
The welfare committee of the American Legion auxiliary aided ex-service men and families from Feb 3 to Mar 8. They made 11 home or hospital visits, funded travel for a veteran needing climate change, and provided 5 for incidental expenses. Two birthday checks and greetings were sent to Waterloo boys in other city hospitals, a fruit box was sent to a quarantined family, and about 85 G A R comrades and their wives attended Welfare Day dinner. Members include Mrs. Thomas McCarthy, Mrs. Flord Kennedy, and Mrs. W H K Wilson.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
W. E. Silver
Waterloo
Auxiliary
American Legion Executive Board
Thomas McCarthy
Flord Kennedy
W. HK. Wilson
Danish Brothers Celebrate Record Solvency at Waterloo Lodge Banquet
Members of Waterloo lodge No. 212 Danish Brotherhood heard Clause Jensen Chicago address the annual banquet, reporting 103 percent solvency with nearly $3 million in treasury. About 350 members and guests from Hudson Dike and Cedar Falls attended after Agnes Thompson performances, ending with dancing.
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Waterloo Lodge
Clause Jensen
Chicago
Kail Jensen
Hudson, Dike
Cedar Falls
Misa Agnes Thompson
Smith Opposition Lacks Cohesion in Convention Fight
The piece argues Smith’s rival opposition is fractured with no unified candidate, leaving his strength dispersed among several “favorite sons.” It notes McAdoo’s exit thins nationwide resistance, aiding Smith in primaries and predicting divided Ohio delegates due to a dry stance versus Smith’s appeal.
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McAdoo
Ie Pers
Apalush Smith
Otio
Oho
Victor Donrhey
Ohio
Popular plan with new exterior shows architectural progress
An architectural feature on plan B-16 discusses how a common, efficient room layout evolves into a stylish exterior with trimmed stucco walls and brick accents. The design emphasizes economy, logical room order, and a comfortable, open living space, guided by the Architects' Small House Service bureau for affordable, quality homes.
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Epitar
Abere
American Institute of Architects
United States Department of Commerce
Technical Department of the Architects’ Small House Service Bureau
Smith's Path to Democratic Nomination Examined
The piece analyzes Ohio's strict delegate rules and how they shape a Smith led fight at the Democratic convention. It discusses drys' split strategy, potential veto by a 2 3 majority, and possible pivots to Walsh Hull or Young, with McAdoo and McAdoo followers in play.
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Hess
Fey
Robinson
Arkansas
George
Georgia
Evans Woollen
Indiana
Walsh
Montana
Ritchie
Maryland
Reed
Missouri
Cordell Hull
Ternnessee
Owen DD
Gossin
Owen D. Young
New York
Young
South
Thomas J. Walsh
South Dakota
California
McAdoo
Wanmg
Drys
New York Herald-Tribuse
Waterloo school directors election set for Monday
Electors will vote Monday for five directors, three in the west district and two in the east. West polls at Sloann Wial lace Junior High gym, east polls at East Junior High gym. Voting hours 7 am to 7 pm. unregistered voters will register at the polls. West candidates seeking re election are Mrs J G McAlvin A G Reid and Ira Blough, with Mrs Frank Wisner also running. East board candidates are Will Lane seeking reelection with new nominees Mrs J M Eickelberg and D Cass. Dr H A Boysen retires after 15 years on the board. Tt H Wyant seeks reelection as east board treasurer.
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Sloann Wiallace
East Junior High
West Board
J. G. McAlvin
A. G Reid
Ira Blough
Frank Wisner
Will Lane
East Board
Eickelberg
D. Cass
H. A. Boysen
Tt. H. Wyant
First Natl Bank of Tracr Buys Fire Truck Bonds
Tracr Iowa March 10 The First National Bank of Tracr purchased 5000 dollars in bonds for a new fire truck at par. The issue bears 4 1 4 percent interest with maturity in 71941 and will be funded by a special levy. Printing attorney and advertising costs to be paid by truck manufacturers. Truck due soon. city cost 5000 with pumper chemical and booster tanks.
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Tracr
First National Bank of Tracer
Red Cross Service Given 103 Families Here in February
February Red Cross service aided 103 families in Waterloo with 164 dollars spent. The month included 340 interviews by Mrs. George G. Warthen executive secretary of Home Service, plus 141 letters written and several office visits. Veterans and families sought compensation, hospitalization, and financial aid among other needs.
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Aotal
Red Cross
George G. Warthen
Home Service Section
Offee
Worthen
United States Veterans Bureau
Federalian
Black Hawk County
Jane
Horned Rabbits Reported by Zoologist in Iowa
Ames Iowa March 9. Horned rabbits, resembling horns, have been observed in southwestern Iowa. Professor J B Guthrie of Iowa State College confirms the horns are an actual fact, according to H S Shellito Farragut Iowa, who recently reported the phenomenon.
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Ames
Iowa
H. S. Shellito
Farragut
J. B. Guthrie
Iowa State College
Guthrie
Horned rabbits reported in western Iowa and neighboring states
Reality warts resembling small conical skin growths attach to rabbit skin mainly near the head. Guthrie notes these do not affect meat quality but cause irritation and weight loss if numerous. First brought to attention over 20 years ago by J. Schuster Lang. Occur mainly in western Iowa border counties and nearby regions in South Dakota Minnesota and Nebraska. The busy bee is busiest around 9 o'clock in the morning.
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Guthrie
J. Schuster Lang
Iowa School For the Deaf
Council Bluffs
Border
Iowa
South Dakota
Minnesota
Nebraska
History Week Radio Program to Launch April in Iowa
Iowa State Historical Society and the State University announce History Week Radio Program from April 16 to 21 on WSUL to promote Iowa history. The yearly event, begun in 1926, features a school assembly pamphlet and a series of lectures by experts including Ruth A. Gail, Brice Agahan, Bruce E. Mahan, and Charles R. Heres. The lineup covers topics from Indian chiefs to the Sauk and Fox, and a high school program on Indian amusements.
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Town City
State Historical Society of Iowa
The
State University Here
WSUL
State Historical Sect
Towa Federation of Women's Clubs
Towa
Iowa
John E. Or
Palmpsest
Iohy
A. Swisher
Reh Oussaciare
State Historical Society
Ruth A. Gaila- Brigss
Ei Gher
Slave Historical Society
Brice
Agahan
Bruce E. Mahan
Anne Pierce
Frances Camp
Charles R. Heres
State Archeological Survey
German Baptist Welcomes New Minister in Aplington
The German Baptist congregation in Aplington hosted a reception for Rev. H. Lohr and his family. Church leaders extended a Friday evening welcome as the Lohrs arrive from Cathay North Dakota to join the ministry.
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Aplington
H. Lohr
Cathay
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