Theft at BIRCH HALL on 03/07/2026 10:00 PM
Type: Theft
Date: 03/07/2026 10:00 PM
Description: Theft
Address: BIRCH HALL, Ames, IA
Case Number: 26-000225
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Name
Henry ChavisAge
55Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On nov. 8, 1948, henry chavis, the owner and operator of ames canning company, was shot to death near the rear door steps of his farm home. His body was found at around 7 a.M. By nellie alber, his maid, and “red” dinamore, a cab driver who had taken her to the chavis home. Physicians estimated chavis had been dead between three and four hours before he was found.Agency
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