Iowa
Old Press
Chief-Advertiser
Perry, Dallas co. Iowa
June 10, 1937
Published every Thursday. A politically independent newspaper.
James R. Rhodes, Publisher
G.E. Whitehead, Resident Publisher
L.E. Sherman, Managing Director
Amelia Earhart Reaches South Africa
St. Louis, French West Africa - Amelia Earhart landed her plane
here Monday, after a 13 hour flight from Natal, Brazil. The trip
was uneventful. She plans to cross central Africa and on to
India.
Death Claims Blond Jean Harlow
Los Angeles, Calif. - Platinum blond Jean Harlow died in a
hospital here Monday, a victim of uremic poisoning. Her illness
dated from May 29th. She was one of the most glamorous of all the
Hollywood movie stars.
Million Dollar Estate Now in the Courts
Sioux City, Iowa - Mrs. Marie Beck Toy has taken her case against
the million dollar estate of the late James F. Toy, into the
courts. Her husband, J. Fred Toy, has had a guardian for several
years because of mental conditions, and she now seeks this
appointment.
Dr. Charles Drain Killed Near Iowa City
Iowa City, Iowa - Dr. Chas L. Drain, director of the bureau of
dental hygiene, was killed last Saturday afternoon, in an auto
accident which occurred on Highway 161, about five miles north of
Iowa City. He was well known throughout the country in the dental
profession.
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Mrs. H.A. Towne and daughter Cora of Jamaica, were Perry shoppers
a few hours Saturday afternoon.
Wm. Van Arkle of Woodward, Iowa was in the city last evening
attending the entertainment given by the Elks Lodge at the City
Club Park. Mr. Van Arkle is Exalted Ruler of the local lodge.
Spencer, Ia, June 8 - Ernest Myerdirk, 48, a Spencer hotel chef,
was killed today when the automobile in which he was riding to
work collided with a train at the main street crossing of the
Milwaukee railroad here.
Frank Kastner, 50, farmer for 25 years in Washington township,
died Monday evening at 7:00 o'clock, as the result of internal
injuries received in an accident which occurred at his farm home
six miles southeast of this city Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m. Death
occurred at the Iowa Methodist hospital where Mr. Kastner was
taken following the accident in critical condition. The accident
happened while Mr. Kastner was working with a truck near the
barn. In some manner the auto was thrown into reverse and
starting back, caught him between the rear end of the floor
boards and the barn crushing him. Little hope was held following
first examination but he was taken to Des Moines in the hope that
an operation might save his life. His condition however, was such
that this could not be attempted and death followed. Funeral
services were held at the Catholic Church in Perry Thursday
morining at 9 o'clock with the Rev. Wm. A. Coughlan officiating.
Interment in the Violet Hill cemetery. Mr. Kastner is survived by
his wife, formerly Miss Emily Biederman to whom he was married
February 6, 1917. Seven children, the oldest, 19 also survive.
They are: Carl, Alfred, Earnest, Francis, Helen, Herman and
Joseph. Joe Kastner of Yale is a brother and Mrs. Pauline Vogel
of Panora, a sister. One brother Earnest and a sister, Mrs.
Prause of Roknitz, Czecho-Slovakia also survive. Mr. Kastner came
to the United States at the age of 24 and settled in Dallas
county. He was a native of Czecho-Slovakia. His life had been
spent on the farm.
New Cars Registered
Arthur Newlin, Earlham, Ford Tudor
P.N. Krieger, Perry, Buick 2 dr Sedan
Verna Christian, Perry, Chev Town Sedan
Ruth Stratman, Perry, Chev Spt Sedan
Mr. Robert Thomas, Perry, Chev Town Sedan
Bertram Rice, Perry, Chev Coupe
J.C. Paul, Perry, Buic 4 dr Sedan
Mrs. George Arnold, Perry, Chev Spt Sedan
Earl Plum, Adel, Chev. Truck
Carroll Marquardt, Adel, Ford Coupe
Lee Lones, Perry, Ford Panel
Dale & Vern Allen, Dawson, Ford Pickup
C.C. Cook, Mooneville, Chev. Spt Sedan
William H. Belt, Perry, Plymouth Business Tudor
Albert Stamgle, Woodward, Plymouth DeLuxe Tr Sedan
Andrew Wallukait, Adel, Plymouth Tr DeLuxe Sedan
Lloyd Wenger, Dallas Center, Plymouth 4 Dr. Sedan
C.A. Gatchell, Adel, Ford 157 inch truck
W.G. Hoofnagle, Dallas Center, Ford Tudor
Wm B. Howe, Perry, Packard 4 dr Sedan
John C. McCarthy, Perry, Pontiac 4 dr Sedan
HS. Heaton, Perry, Plymouth DeLuxe Tr Sedan
John Reel, Perry, Chev. Town Sedan
E.M. Wernli, Yale, Plymouth 2 dr
C.F. Cosby, Woodward, Buick 2 dr Sedan
J.C. Untied, Minburn, Dodge 4 dr Touring
Dwight M. Belden, Minburn, Dodge 4 dr Sedan
Chas. P. O'Malley, Bouton, Oldsmobile Touring Sedan
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hickman, Perry, Plymouth Business Coupe
Boone County New Cars Registered
Ingalls, Evelyn, Chev. Coupe
Shames, David, Madrid, Chev Sedan
Tonsfeldt, H.J., Ogden, Chev. Sedan
Dann, Howard, Madrid, Ford Tudor
Peterson, Carlos, Boxholm, Terraplane
Marshall, E.T., 1215 Monona St., Ford Tudor
Moeller, Henry, R.F.D. No. 3, Ford Tr
Hartig, Fred, 1117 Green St., Ford Tudor
Saddoris, Helen, Pilot Mound, Ia., Ford Tudor
Zeigler, L.H. 222 S. Boone St., Plymouth
Hoopengardner, W.E., Madrid, Iowa, Ford Tudor
Liden, Arnold, 1520 7th St., Terraplane
Carlson, Albert, Dayton, Chev Sedan
Marriages
H.J. Figge, Des Moines, Ia., Margaret Mary Skinner, Granger, Ia.
Lee O. Wiese, Perry, Ia., Irene Josephine Smith, Perry, Iowa
A.V. Dicken, Grundy Center, Ia., Betty G. Paul, Waukee, Iowa
Clifford Woods, Earlham, Iowa; Annis Bots, Elliott, Iowa
Raymond Gabbert, Mitchelville, Edna Grace Christy, Des Moines
Estates
John R. Appel, incomp. Gdn. Clara B. Appel, Atty E.M. Dillon,
Report of Guardian filed June 3, 1937
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