Congress Convenes In 81st Session Describes Early Days
The eighty first Congress opens amid subdued mood with Democrats in control and Republicans dejected after November elections. Rayburn elected speaker and Joe Martin minority leader. Iowa’s re elected House members are likely to keep their committee placements though reshuffles loom. The Iowa Congressman retains a seat on Agriculture with a new seniority position and rules changes limit the Rules Committee.
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Rayburn
Texas
Joe Martin
Massachusetts
Bers
Iowa
House
Bank Statement From Cherokee County Iowa 1949
A bank statement certified by cashier C. M. Johnson with totals for assets liabilities and capital. Notarized January 7 1949 in Cherokee County Iowa lists totals $1 857 564 31 for liabilities and capital and provides sworn attestations by bank officers and a notary.
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First Trust & Savings Bank
Aurelia
Iowa
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Bank
Cashier
Geo. A. Johnson
Arthur E. Hickey
W. H. Bischel
State of
County of Cherokee
Ethel Matzdorff
Farmers National Bank of Aurelian
U. S
County of
Cherokee
Chester G
Sjeberg
Fern Bengtson
Gust Peterson
Marl Fraser
L. J. Christensen
Vast Peacetime Electric Expansion Drives Growth
The text notes 4 million births last year and 12 million since the war, fueling demand for electric service. Power companies plan five years ahead and now accelerate a nationwide construction boom. In two years the program added power for as many as 147 cities with 100,000 people each. Investments by Americans fund plants wiring and jobs.
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America
New Church Service Projects Develop in Northwest Iowa
Two northwest Iowa Methodist initiatives launch as Friendship Haven Fort Dodge rises to house 130 retirees and a new wing at Sioux City’s hospital will add 76 student nurses and lift patient capacity toward 200. The crusade seeks 400 000 dollars from members and supporters to fund both projects.
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Methodist Churches
Northwest Iowa
Friendship Haven
Fort Dodge
Methodist Hospital
Sioux City
Method St
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Tri-Hospital
Congress Outlook and Local Office Update
A snapshot of the eighty first Congress outlines bi partisanship in foreign policy amid Marshall Plan reports and caution about hasty legislation. It notes 522 men 9 women 801 lawyers and other demographics, plus a new Washington office address 1119 New House Office Building. Also a local safety note about two year old Danny Ketchum reviving after carbon monoxide exposure in a garage.
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Eighty-First Congress
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Birth
Congressional
Clarion
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Danny
Squirrel at Forest City Becomes Unlikely House Pet
A Forest City squirrel, adopted by Phil and Bob Hansen, enjoys free run of the house and is housebroken, turning an unusual pet into a household favorite.
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Forest City
Phil
Bob Hansen
If Not Checked Cattle Grub Takes Heavy Toll
A Iowa State College entomologist notes cattle grubs inflict losses across life stages causing irritation fever and reduced gains. Tests show treated cattle gain about a pound more per day than untreated ones during a 69 day grub season, suggesting rotenone dust or spray as a control.
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Lowa
Harold Gundersen
Towa State College
Gunderson
Iowa
Gundersen
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