Iowa State Capitol Letter and State Fair Notes
The Iowa State Capitol Letter covers enlistment procedures and officer age, with uniforms provided but pay only if called to duty. The Iowa State Fair report highlights record attendance and overwhelming exhibits across cattle swine sheep and poultry, plus 4-H participation and vital statistics inquiries. The piece also covers vocational education growth, fire hazard cautions for decorations, open garage doors during winter, carbon monoxide deaths, and changes in page numbering in the Iowa Official Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lloyd Cunningham
Iowa
Vital Statistics Division
State Health Department
John Strom
Health Department
Houdini Pig Strays After Farm Sale Near Graettinger
H C Jensen and son Chris bought a boat and a prized pig at a farm sale near Graettinger. On a roadside stop at Ringsted the pig and trailer end gate vanished. They retraced four miles and recovered the pig calmly walking toward town. the gate was missing with no trace found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
H. C. Jensen
Chris
Porker
Ringsted
Jensen
Jensens
Inwood Names in Lyon County Historical Changes
Inwood Iowa changed names twice, first to Pennington then to Warren, reflecting its Lyon County history. Tuka Iowa later became Granite, signaling further name evolution in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inwood
Lyon County
Pennington
Warren
Tuka
Iowa
Granite
Woman's Club Christmas Meeting Highlights Charity
The Woman's Club gathered at Mrs. Lela Nelsons home on Friday December 12. Members donated clothing for needy families and enjoyed carols stories and a humorous reading. Prizes were won by Mrs. Stanworth Mrs. Glawe and Mrs. Meinking as a buffet luncheon followed with a Christmas motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Nelson
Loraine Radke
Bess Pitcher
Helen Nelson
Delores Kaskey
Stanworth
Richard Glawe
Walter Meinking
Catherine Paulson
Clara Jordan
Ethel Bell
Gladys Larson
Cage Schedule for December to March Tournaments
Dec 19 Paullina there. Jan 9 Immaculate Conception Cherokee here. Jan 14 17 Sioux Valley conference at Hartley. Jan 28 Cleghorn here. Jan 27 Sanborn here. Jan 80 Marcus here. Feb 4 5 7 County tournament Cherokee. Feb 10 Sioux Rapids there. Feb 18 Sutherland here. Feb 17 Hartley here. Feb 20 24 Primghar here. Feb 27 Newell there. March 4 7 Sectional tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paullina
Immaculate Conception of
Cherokee
Hartley
Cleghorn
Sanborn
Marcus
Sioux Rapids
Sutherland
Quimby
Primghar
Newell
Haystack Collapse Kills Seven Cattle Near Northwood
A haystack toppled at night near Northwood smothering seven head of cattle owned by Marvin Tenold, causing losses exceeding 400 dollars. Local report notes the accident occurred during darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Tenold
Northwood
Cherokee and Storm Lake Men Killed At Pearl Harbor
Wilbur Haley 22 of Cherokee was killed during the Pearl Harbor attack. The Navy telegram said he was lost in action while serving his country and requested not to disclose ship or station. He leaves six siblings and his parents. Peter Elmer Duistermars 26 of Storm Lake was also killed in action in the Pacific. ship name not released and body not recovered. He had enlisted two years earlier and had previously worked at Tracy’s theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Times
Wilbur Haley
Fred Haley
West Locust Street
Hawaii
Navy Department
Haley
Western Union
Wilbur Francis Haley
U. S. Navy
C. W. Nimitz
Bureau of Navigation
Washigton
D. C
Navy
Gladys Haley
Vernon Haley
Storm Lake
Alice
Leo Morton
Louis Haley
Sheldon
Otis Haley
Tarkie
Ernest Haley
Fort Jackson
S. C
Wilson High School
Cherokee
Ernest
Storm Lake Register
Japan
Uncle Sam
Peter Elmer Duistermars
Alice Duistermars
Ontario Street
Duistermars
Tracy’s
Orange City
Found Upper Plate in Malvern Leader Ad
An upper plate labeled Found-Upper Plate of False Teeth was listed in the Malvern Leader ad from December 4. Zepher Perkins, a Malvern resident, reported discovering the missing dental piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Zepher Perkins
Record of Iowa patrols shows strong drunken driving crackdown
In 11-county northwestern Iowa district from 1941 start to date 115 drunken driving arrests with 105 convictions and 10 pending. Fines total $20 009 75. Two men jailed six months, 19 other sentences. Blood tests 72. one robber sought by FBI. One father and son arrested separately. Most drivers ended home from public places, few from accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Lyon
Osceola
Dickinson
Emmet
Sioux
Obrien
Clay
Palo Alto
Plymouth
Cherokee
Buena Vista
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Defense Savings Bonds Promote National Defense
Q and A explain that buying Defense Savings Bonds protects a child’s future and preserves American freedom. The Treasury expects voluntary support without high pressure. purchases are available at post offices banks savings and loan associations or by writing to the Treasurer of the United States. Stamps are sold at retail stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense
Treasury Department
Savings and Loan Association
United States
Washington, D. C
Thanks for support during illness and death of husband
Mrs Katy May McDeid and Mr and Mrs Espy McDeid extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for help during the illness and death of their husband and father, expressing deep appreciation for all acts of kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy May
Espy McDeid
Also Mentioned on This Page
Florist
Rhoadside Greenhouse
State Capitol
Guard
National Guard
Agri
Vocational Education Survey
Iowa Board For Vocational Education
George Deen
Aurelia
Larson
Anderson
Hamann
Coombs
Sturgeon
Wharton
Galvin
Alta
Tr. Fick
Schuler
F Stille
C Anderson
Carlson
G¢ McCluskey
C Hayes
G¢ Johnson
Brady
Ohlson
G. Peterson
McKay
L. Peterson
Jones
Dallendach
Z2wemke
McCluskey
C Jorgenson
Zobadt
Don R. Hankens
Larson’s Store
State Bank
Winfred Moulton
Aurelia, Iowa
W. A. Liebsch
Carlson’s Dairy
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association of
Cherokee County
Geo
EB. Blanch
H. H. Lockin
E. Blanch
Chas, Gustafson
Simonsen Trinity
Wayne Kirkpatrick
Col
A. A. Woltman
Sedan Ambulance Service
Lee
IDA Grove Rendering Works
Reggy Martin
Sweet & Bruce
Woman’s Club
Cage
Pearl Harbor
W. G. Whitney
Sergt
Lyle Dawson
U.S. Defense
Aurelia, ‘Town
Ruppert, Mar
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