Governor's Day at Clear Lake Sparks Political Rumors
State Capitol letter reports on Governor Blue facing rumors of a 1948 Republican bid while Harold Felton denies running. It notes Dems eyeing Valentine as a potential candidate, details tax head charges, liquor gambling concerns, a Des Moines club raid, a rail transport crisis, and Reductions in price office coverage as Iowa braces for wartime demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Fair Board
Lake Show
Robert D. Blue
Harold Felton
Indianola
George A. Wilson
Blue
John K
Valentine
Centerville
Polk County
Republican High Command
Gotham Club
Des Moines
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Army
United States Employment Service
War Manpower Commission
Railroad Retirement Board
Atate
Price’ ‘Administration
Sioux City
Moline
Ill
LaCrosse
Wis
Iowa
Walter D. Kline
Aurelia Band Concert Opens August 18 With Military Marches
Aurelia band conducts a Saturday program August 18 at 8 30 p m directed by Herluf W Christensen featuring marches including Arkansas School Bands March 140th Infantry and Come Ye Thankful People Come along with overtures Afrikaander Fortuna and Dauntless plus solos by Galen Gilbert and performances of Pirates of Penzance Overture and H M S Pinafore selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Arkansas
140Th Infantry
U. S
Coast Guard
Galen Gilbert
Looking Back Into The Past Ten Years Ago
The E L Rapp family moved to Humboldt where he had bought a hardware store. Oat yields ranged 40 to 60 bushels per acre but light, 18 to 30 pounds per bushel. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Matzdorff on August 13. Funeral notices recall Wilhelm Honsbruch’s death at his daughter’s home.
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E. L. Rapp
Humboldt
Wilhelm Honsbruch
Wm. Ruebsam
Frank Muert
Henry" Hinta Dey
Gladys’ Maltby
H. H. Lockin
C. H. Kannenberg
Wm. Hansbruch
Frank Krasky
Gus Froning
Iowa
Spokane Funeral Attends Brother's Service for Henry W. Bischel
W H Bischel arrived home from Spokane after attending his brother Henry W Bischel's funeral held August 6 in Spokane. Henry born January 21 1876 in Farina Illinois lived 21 years in Spokane and is survived by wife Martha Effie Hayes daughter four sisters a brother W H Bischel and two grandsons in service.
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W. H. Bischel
Spokane
Wash
Henry W. Bischel
Farina
Ill
Henry Bischel
Aurelia
South Dakota
Canada
Martha
Effie Hayes
Alta
Iowa
Anna Fleer
Milwaukee
Wis
Mary Wetzler
Oshkosh
Matilda Rowden
Clemens
Martha Bischel
Monee
Donald and
Lee’ Hayes
U. S
Chariton Clocks Read 7:00 Amid Fix Delay
In Chariton the official time has shown 7:00 for three weeks as residents await an expert to repair the town clock. The pending appearance aims to restore accurate time across the city.
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Ec Tinnia Ighanges
Chariton
Aurelia Defeats Newell 12-7 in Four County League Play
Aurelia's baseball team beat Newell 12 to 7 on the Newell diamond in a Four County League game. Ervii Rapp led with four hits in six appearances, while Ladell Rapp and Hinkeldey added two hits each. The win tightens Aurelia's standing as they prepare for a possible playoff with Storm Lake if results go their way.
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Aurelia
Newell
Rossie
Storm Lake
Aurelians
Bere
Ervii ‘Rapp
Ladell Rapp
Hinkeldey
Peterson Marine Lieutenant Wins Commendation Ribbon
Lt. (jg) Connie W. Meyer of Peterson Iowa receives a Navy Commendation Ribbon aboard the USS Louisville in the Southwest Pacific. The citation notes his service as assistant radio officer, bravery when the ship was hit, and efforts in fighting fire evacuating the wounded and restoring communications. Meyer is the son of Mr and Mrs Will Meyer, a Peterson High School graduate, with wife Jeannette Hamann of Aurelia and other relatives in Aurelia.
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Louisville
Pacific
Connie W. Meyer
USN
Peterson
Iowa
W. L. Ainsworth
D. KR. Barbey
7Th Fleet
Meyer
Farmers Picnic in Aurelia Planned for August 24
Plans advance for Aurelia Commercial club sponsored Farmers Picnic on Friday August 24. Parade at 9 30 am with cash prizes for best decorated pony and bicycle. Contests at city park from 10 30 featuring dashes nail driving races and more. Afternoon stage band concert baseball game at 1 30 pm and dance at 9 pm with Six Fat Dutchmen. Rain contingency and entertainment listed.
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Aurelia
Aurelia Commercial Club
Harry Howell
Ball Park
Aurelia High School
Uncle Tom
Oklahoma Night Raiders
WHO Des Moines
New Ulm
Minn
Legion
Aurelia Theatre
Sentinel
Fire Department Seeks Public Help for New Truck
Fire Chief George Johnson reports that by August 10 the Aurelia department had raised 943 toward a 3500 delivery, with the truck due soon. The vehicle will be outfitted in LaVerne, Minnesota, and repainted, as volunteers continue to fund the improved service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
Aurelia
LaVerne, Minn
Johnson
Fire Department
Brechwald Buys Alta Pool Hall and Bowling Alley
Andy Brechwald reports the purchase of the Alta pool hall and bowling alley from brother Bill Brechwald. He will take possession next Monday. Marvin Loof to take over Loof's Place in Aurelia, returning from overseas Air Force duty.
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Andy Brechwald
Alta
Bill Brechwald
Andy
Loof
Aurelia
Cherokee
Marvin Loof
United States
Air Force
Europe
Truman Announces End of War Tuesday Evening
President Truman declared Japan’s surrender and the war ended. Public relief followed a measured response with services held in Aurelia churches and modest citywide observances. Federal bank and business closures marked the postwar calm as V J Day services proceeded nationwide.
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President Truman
Japan
Truman
Aurelia
Charlene Ohlson
Ernest Stanworth
Edwin Trigg
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Wm. Walter
Wedding of LaVone Otto and Arlin Sievers at St. Pauls
Miss LaVone Otto and Pvt Arlin Sievers wed at St. Pauls Lutheran Aurelia Iowa in a double ring ceremony led by Rev Milton Otto. The bride wore white satin with a long train and heart locket. Attendants included sister Erna Otto and bridesmaids in blue net. reception for about 85 followed at the bride’s home. Sievers to report to Ft. Riley after twelve day furlough. Lt. Robert Reilly recently transferred from Cuba to Colorado Springs. Mrs. Reilly joined him there after visiting in Aurelia.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Aurelia
Iowa
LaVone Otto
H. H. Otto
Pvt
Arlin Sievers
Mary Sievers
Storm Lake
Milton Otto
Cottonwood
Minn
Lorenz Sievers
Glenn Clark
George Burmeister
Fred Radke
Erwin Radke
Elmer Sanderman
Elmer Otto
Orville Ellis
Marvin Ericksen
Darlene Radke
Lola Mae Brummer
Lea Sullman
Helen Grieme
Sievers
Ft. Riley, Kans
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Govérnior
Clear‘Lake
State Capitol
Séntinel
Bert
Herluf W. Christensen
Dauntless
Olivadot Holmes
Arr
Briegel Meacham
Sullivan
Teague Jewell
Jewell
Elvey
G. W. Gilman
Los Angeles
Calif
Ward Dawson
Cedar Rapids
Spencer
S.A. Perry
Afton Township
Webster City
C. D. Goodrich
Fraser Meat Market
H E. Rapp
Eneee L. Rapp
Fassler
Senee Stief
Rf Pingel
Stabelfeldt
Holstein
Onesene Weeee Larson
Adepeecarensacee Newell
Jg) Meyer
Alta Pool Hall
St. Paul’s Church
Robert Reilly
Cuba
Colorado Springs
Colo
Reilly
H. J. Will
First Trust & Savings Bank
The
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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