Memorial hall commissioners chosen by veterans groups
Delegates from G A R American Legion and Spanish War veterans elected a five member Memorial hall commission to take over maintenance starting January 1. Appointments include Thomas F P Shannan Robert Anderson George Philpot James Brownell Ced ar Falls J A Trimble Fred Willercamp and Harry F E Maine. Control shifts from trustees to the new commission under a small levy. twelve patriotic organizations use Memorial hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Memorial Hall
Thomas FP. Shannan
Robert Anderson Post
George Philpot
James Brownell Post
Cedar Falls
J. A. Butts
Harry FE. Maine
Becker-Chapman Post
J. A. Trimble
Fred Willercamp
U.S. W
Veterans’ Organizations
Contro
Girls Prove Better Spud Raisers Than Boys in Black Hawk
In Black Hawk County potato project placings, girls lead in Early Ohio and Irish Cobblers. Hyelyn Marston of Black Hawk township won first in Early Ohio. Lucile Turner of Barclay township captured the blue ribbon in Irish Cobbler. Other listed top finishers include Chris Rasmussen, Lloyd Kiefer, Tel Moon, Miriam Pauls, Russell Bergstront, Fran Biensche, Tom Harmon, and Valeria McLauguin among township entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County
Hyelyn Marston
Black Hawk Township
Ohio
Lugile ‘Turner
Barclay Township
Larsen
Cedar Falls
Evelyn Marston
Chris Rasmussen
Fairfield
Unionehin
Lloyd Kiefer
East Waterloo
Tel Moon
Mount
Yemen
Miriam Pauls
Big Creek
Trish Cobbler
Lucile Turner
Russell ‘Bergstront
Wilterlog
Fran_Biensche
F Township
Tom Harmon
Spring Creek
Valeria McLauguin
Poyner
Storm King Wins Saddle Horse Contest at Hippodrome Show
Storm King owned by Robinson and Son of Des Moines won the saddle horse contest at the Hippodrome during the cattle and horse show last night. An unnamed entry owned by R M Kine of Stanley, Iowa was judged best driving horse. Awards: Saddle horses Storm King 40, Della May 50, Lady Lou 26, Peter Pah 25, Ray Direct 10. Driving horses unnamed entry 30, Deila Mar 20, Edna Beating 16, Lady Lou 10, Broadway Gold 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm King
Robinson & Son
Des Moines
Lady Lou
Hanna & Mildora
Peter Pah
Glenn
Bown
Waterloo
Ray Direct
Hanna & Abliller
Eldora
Driving Nerses
R. M. Kine
Stanley
Deila Mar
Hanna & Amiller
Edna Beating
Hanna & Miller
Eldon
Hanna & Muller
Broadway Gold
Glenn Co. Bown
Iowa Overnight News Summary
Sioux City council declines gasoline retailing to lower prices. Denison man convicted of forgery loses appeal. Sioux City man questioned in killing released. Des Moines man killed and wife injured in Columbus City crash. Humboldt forms agribusiness group to discount receipts. Nevada fined for concealed weapon case tied to Ames incident. Des Moines man dies from shale mine injuries near Melcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Sac
M. W. Battenfield
Delaware
Columbus City
Lad
Walter E. Buttenfield
Humboldt
Bankers
Humboldt County
Humboldt County Farms Hoard
Nevada
Clara Kenzi
Kenzie
Ames
James Sullivan
Deover
Courier Toreador Invades Bull Pens in Fairgoer Wanderings
A first person stroll through a bustling exposition scene blends carnival energy with farm show exhibits. An eager visitor samples souvenirs, surveys cow barns with Jerseys Guernseys Holsteins and calves, inspects chickens and ducks, then moves to horse pavilions before leaving with plans to return.
Grocery Store at Waverly Sold to Charles City Man
Waverly Iowa September 30 Special The grocery store run by C W Dettmer in the A P Bryan building was sold Tuesday afternoon to H W Meyer Charles City who will take possession once invoicing is done Mr Meyer operates stores in Charles City and Osage The building will be remodeled for his use
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Waverly
C. W. Dettmer
A. P. Bryan
H. W. Meyer
Charles City
Mr. Meyer
Charlies ‘City
Osage
Waterloo Observes Fire Prevention Week Plans
Waterloo joins national effort October 4 to 10 with no set program, as fire department and residents push fire prevention. Chief Tiller cites last year's record fire losses of 3.548 billion dollars and warns three quarters of waste stems from carelessness or ignorance, urging safer building and responsible conduct. He notes a recent business and residence premises inspection and a general cleanup plan, praising cooperative property owners and stating a clean home rarely burns.
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Waterloo
Fire Department
Tiller
Europe
Iowa Children's Home Secretary Visits Des Moines For Interviews
Miss Pearl A. Clark, secretary of the Iowa Children's Home, Des Moines, is in the city this week interviewing people willing to provide homes for children. She had an office here years ago but was recalled to Des Moines in 1924. The secretary said the demand for babies by childless families far exceeds supply, yet the real problem is placing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl A. Clark
Iowa Children’s Home
Des Moines
Miss Clark
Child Adoptions Require Strict Screening and Waiting Period
The article explains that adoptions are limited to families meeting stringent criteria and that final papers are issued only after a year of placement to allow withdrawal if conditions are unsatisfactory. It notes checks on families aged five to several years and emphasizes careful investigation before a child is placed.
700 Farm Machines Sold This Season Across 10 Iowa Counties
Cedar Falls reports a special sale in Cedar Fairs listing 300 tractors and 400 corn planters across 10 counties this season. With settlements largely at sale time, the move signals improved financial condition and morale among Iowa farmers. International Harvester general agent W. Slutts notes the season’s business is markedly better than recent years and compares it favorably to pre low mood records. Slutts oversees Black Hawk Grundy Benton Linn County Bremer Tama Hardin Franklin Marshall counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ls. W. Slutts
International Harvester Company
Marshall Counties
Three More Divorces Granted Today By Judge Wood
Judge G W Wood granted three divorces this morning in separate actions. Plaintiffs were named in each decree, with the court issuing final judgments dissolving the marriages per court order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Wood
Defendants default as three suits proceed
In three default actions, Jon H. Tuman sues Jennie Tuman, Earl Herbert Baker sues Icie Poutine Baker, and Elizabeth Jensen sues Oscar Jensen. Mrs. Jensen was awarded custody of a daughter, Dorothy June, age unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon _ H. Tuman
Jennie Tuman
Earl Herbert Baker
Icie Poutine Baker
Elizabeth Jensen
Oscar’ Jensen
Keokuk Doctor Charged Under Harrison Narcotic Act
Keokuk Iowa September 30 information filed before a U S commissioner charges Dr P W Hanes with violation of the Harrison narcotic act He pleads not guilty and is free on $300 bond He is accused of selling morphine tablets to obtain money for a living and is named in the case Diemio etc
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
United States
P. W. Hanes
Hanes
Memoirs of Grey describe prewar peace conference plan in 1916
Memoirs note Wilson planned to call a peace conference in 1916 before the United States entered the war. Indiana aviators Sparks of Indianapolis and Hol sden of New York were ambushed on horseback while fighting the Rif and escaped. French communists plan a 24 hour general strike to protest war in Morocco. Germans will attend negotiations for security while France and Germany refuse to discuss war guilt and Calogae evacuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Grey
New York
Wilson
Sparks
Indianapolis
Holsden
Morocco
France
Germany
Calogae
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Black Hawk
Hippodrome
Scholls
Toreador
Pooth
Sen
Plymouth
May Wirth
Steen
Beauty and the Beast
Detson
Detson’s
Dotson
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Keokuk M.D
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Fair Ground
Jersey
Oscar Tostlebe
Citizens Savings Bank
James Black Dry Goods Co
Cutler Hardware Co
Adams Paper Co
Bath Packing Co
Waterloo Fruit & Commission Co
Waterloo Savings Bank
Altstadt & Langlas Baking Co
Herrick Refrigerator Co
John Deere Co
Iowa Dairy Separator Co
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
Commercial National Bank
First National Bank
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