TAMA WILL FINISH E-YEAR HIGHWAY PROGRAM IN FOUR
The extensive 181 mile Tama county road project is nearing completion with only 33 miles of grade and 60 miles of gravel left to surface over the next two years. Completion is now expected in four years, a potential saving of about $200,000, with surplus funds redirected to other secondary roads. Grading and graveling work continues on multiple routes including state roads 59 and 6, and preparations for Lincoln highway improvements are underway.
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Courier Special Service
Treer
Yama
Gledbrookesworth
Grundy County
Lincoln-Reinbeck Road
Citizens’ of
Lincoln
Lincoln Incorporation
Grant Fownship
Carroll-Perry Township
Clutter-Garwin County
Traer
Tama
Columbia Township
State Highway Commission
Gladstone
No. 49
Powestick
Gladbrack
Oil theft hits Bartles-Shepherd warehouse at Logan Avenue
Thieves last night entered Bartles-Shepherd Oil Co. warehouse at 1354 Logan Avenue and stole more than 85 gallons of oil. Six 10 gallon cans and one 5 gallon can are missing. a 5 gallon empty can was found this morning. Police Capt T J Mortis and Patrolman Lee Smith found no clues. access was gained from inside. A similar burglary occurred at the company office a year ago with money and merchandise taken.
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Bartles-Shepherd Oil Company
Logan Avenue
T." J. Mortis
Lee Smith
Bartles-Shepherd
Scouts Mothers Meeting Opens Fall Session
The Mothers' Auxiliary of the Waterloo Boy Scout organization will hold its first fall meeting on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the recreation room of the YWCA. The gathering will discuss plans for the upcoming scouting season and ways mothers can support troop activities.
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Mothers’ Auxiliary
Waterloo Boy Scout Organization
Tts
Witch Seer of Memelland Faces Court in Witchcraft Trial
In Insterburg East Prussia Frau Else Guenther-Geffers, famed medium of Memelland, faced arraignment for witchcraft. The second trial ended with her purge after a test of powers observed by scientists and journalists. She claimed divination is an open book in the forehead and hand of a person.
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Berlin
Insterburg
East Prussia
Frau
Memelland
Neuwider
Else
Else Guenther- Geffers
Trinl
Meeting to discuss fall program and membership policy
The auxiliary plans a fall program with no roster or dues required. About 50 or 60 members are expected to attend the meeting, chaired by Mrs. Sam Scott with Mrs. Karl Danion in charge of the program.
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Sam Scott
Karl Danion
Man Slain by Marshal in East Dubuque Chase
A deranged suspect, rough‑dressed and about 45, is shot and killed by Marshal John Warner in East Dubuque after threatening pedestrians with a heavy club while roaming the streets. The incident occurred after he escaped from an asylum, prompting the deadly confrontation.
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Dubuque
John Warner
East Dubuque
Highway Work Progress in Delaware County
Oct 5 Manchester Iowa reports near completion of highway projects in Delaware and adjacent counties. Shoulder building on primary 20 advances toward month end. Dubuque paving nearly finished. one mile remaining for opening by Nov 1. Monticello Hopkinton road grading advances. traveling highway contract awarded to M Weaver. Jones county grading to Monticello to connect with No 161 at Monticello. Also note a barber, R Scott, committed suicide in Sheldon.
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Manchester
Dyersville
Earlville
Dubuque
Trafic
Sheppard & Barker
Monticello- Hopkinton
Jones County
Delaware
Delhi
Citizenship Classes Start At West High Monday Night
The city will begin citizenship classes at West High School at 7 30 p m Monday for foreign born residents. Superintendent Charles A Kittrell announced the program, funded by east and west school districts. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays with Miss Elsie Lorenz leading advanced students and Miss May Barnes directing beginners.
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West High
West High School
Charles A. Kittrell
East
West
Elsie Lorenz
May Barnes
Worn Parachutes Used as Mufflers for U. S. Aviators
Washington October 5. Worn parachutes from the U S Army air service are being recycled into mufflers for aviators. The silk is Japanese and very fine. Parachutes last about five years. when retired, large sections are repurposed to protect throats from helmet strap chafe during long flights.
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U. S
Washington, D. C
United States Army
Dickinson to Address Rally in Shell Rock Butler
Congressman L. J. Dickinson will speak at an 8 p.m. Republican rally in Shell Rocks on Tuesday evening October 23 with T. J. B. Robinson also expected to address the assembly. Union services will be held in the M E church Sunday evening honoring Rev. A. R Grant. Know Your Neighbor club to meet with Homemakers at Hare Allen home Thursday. Elmer Mann elected to city council replacing H. Ward who moved away. Ed Shipman and wife celebrate golden wedding anniversary with family and friends. Women's Christian Temperance union meets October 11 at Mrs. Best home. Catholic Aid society met with Mrs. Heironymus. I O O F and Rebekah lodges resume meetings after hall improvements.
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Courier
Shell Rock
L. J. Dickinson
Shell Rocks
T. J. B. Robinson
Congress
M.E
A. R Grant
Know Your Neighbor
Homemakers Club
Hare Es Allén
Elmer Mann
Ed Shipman
Shipman
G. GC. Kitchen
Marengo
Carl
Forest
Claude Benton
Women's Christian
Temperance Union
D. P. Best
Catholic Aid. Society
Heironymus
Rebekah
Beatty Improves in Independence Special
The condition of O. G. Beatty who was operated on at People's Hospital Thursday is somewhat better but remains serious due to age. He has been in failing health for several months.
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Beatty
O. G. Beatty
People's Hospital
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