Tax Bill Veto and Cold War Tensions Highlight 1947 Review
The House vetoed the Tax Bill making tax relief unlikely this session, with Senate votes flawed and likely political overtones. Russia’s actions raise fears of a growing world crisis, while the United States weighs limits on aid and a shift to a volunteer army and defense stockpiling. The piece previews possible early fall Congress action and ongoing resource inventory efforts.
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House of Representatives
Congress
House
Senate
Truman
Republican Congress
Russia
United States
Europe
United Nations Organization
Return of World War I Dead Ships to Carry 63 000 Bodies
The notice states that paper subscriptions may continue and incur charges after expiration. It reports ships prepared to transport dead WWI soldiers, with eighty liberty ships converted and about 63,000 remains per voyage. Of the 328,000 total dead, 256,000 are identified, 19,000 unidentified, and 53,000 unlocated at sea. A homecoming guard of honor will accompany the returns.
Draining Stagnant Pools to Protect Livestock
Veterinarians urge draining stagnant pools left by floods to curb disease risk for livestock and poultry. They warn infectious bacteria may linger in shallow water. if drains are impractical, oils or DDT solutions are recommended for mosquito control and disease prevention.
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K. W. Stouder
Stouder
C. D. Lee
G. C. Hendrickson
Iowa State College
Harold Gunderson
Sagas
Gunderson
Cherokee County Sets Savings Bond Quota for 1947
L. J. McGivern announces Cherokee County quota for United States savings bonds at 3 089 598 for 1947. County sales in Jan March 1947 reached 892 180 amid state and national treasury campaigns to curb inflation by directing surplus money into bonds.
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United States Savings
Cherokee County
L. J. McGivern
Iowa
McGivern
Treasury Department
United States
St Pauls Lutheran Church Announces June Events
Divine worship at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday June 29 with Sunday school afterward. Choir rehearsal Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. Walther League picnic June 29 meet at church 5:30 p.m. Centennial celebration July 6 at Alta fairgrounds.
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Alta Fairgrounds
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Trinity Lutheran Church Alta Iowa Schedule
Trinity Lutheran Church in Alta Iowa lists church school and Bible classes at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Sermon titled Jesus Friend of Sinners. Saturday teachers study hour and business meeting at 8 p.m. Next Thursday Ladies Aid at 2 15 p.m Bible study. Supper served to the public 4 to 7 p.m.
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Jesus
Chris Kjolhede
Ladies Aid
Ammanuel Lutheran Elk Plans Friday Mid-Summer Festival
Ammanuel Lutheran Church Elk announces no morning worship service. Church school meets at Highview School at 10 a.m. Friday to mid summer festival with supper at 6 30 p m and program at 8 p m. Public invited.
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Highview School
Methodist Church Service Schedule and Fourth Conference
Ernest Stanworth pastor leads church services with school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 7 30 p.m. at Howard Haight home. Fourth Quarterly conference set for Friday June 27 at 8 p.m. with district superintendent Dr Arthur Schuldt presiding.
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Ruby Carlson
Methodist
Howard Haight
Arthur Schuldt
Congregational and Mt Olive Church Service Notices
Sunday school at 10 morning service at 11 Rev Schwab to preach at Congregational Church MT Olive Baptist offers Bible school 10 morning worship 11 and evening devotions Thursdays prayer and praise cottage meetings 8 all welcome
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Schwab
Local Happenings in Hanover Area and Nearby towns
Mr and Mrs Gust Magnusson and daughter Donna of Rockford Illinois visited the Anton Larson home last week with Donna extending her stay. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Fahr was baptized with Rev QC Bahr officiating and named Duane Lloyd. Sponsors were Edgar Fahr and Wm Hinkeldey. Marlys Mohn and Eugene Bumann attend Concordia Cub week at Okoboji this week. George Bumann, Eugene, Lorenzo Roth and families spent Sunday at Okoboji. Eugene remained for Cub week. Leo Grau and daughter Sharon of Newell visited the Herman Bumann home to help celebrate Mrs Bumann's birthday. Prof and Mrs Kampreth left for Homestead Iowa for their son Victor's wedding. Attending funeral services for Mrs Wm Schaal were Mr and Mrs Henry Winterhof, Mr and Mrs Wm Winterhof, Mrs Fred Radke and Harold Fredericks in Stockton near Davenport. Leland Bettis and daughter Donna Lee of Davenport were dinner guests at the Herman Winterhof home. Mrs Martha Lietz of Alta visited the Herman Winterhof home and attended Arlene Kletz's wedding to Donald Hill at the Lutheran church in Galva. Ardis Hinkeldey spent the week with grandparents Mr and Mrs Wm Glienke near Storm Lake. Donna of Rockford and Mr and Mrs Anton Larson visited Emil Carlson in Aurelia. St Johns Lutheran Bible school closed with twenty one pupils attending. A wether roast was noted.
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Donna
Rockford
Inl
Anton Larson
Floyd Fahr
Rev
QC. Bahr
Duane Lloyd
Edgar Fahr
Wm. Hinkeldey
Marlys Mohn
Eugene Bumann
Concordia
Okoboji
George Bumann
Eugene
Lorenzo Roth
Leo Grau
Sharon
Newell
Herman Bumann
Bumann
Kampreth
Homestead
Iowa
Victor
Henry Winterhof
Wm. Winterhof
Fred Radke
Harold Fredericks
Wm. Schaallase
Stockton
Davenport
Leland Bettis
Donna Lee
Herman Winterhof
Martha
Lietz
Alta
Bible School
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Community Visit Guests and Food Contributions Noted
Mrs. Walter Huseman and Mrs. Lloyd Getzmeier provided the weiners for a group gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Gust Magnusson of Rockford Illinois and Mrs. Anton Larson visited the Mrs. Emil Sandine home in Alta on Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Glienke and children Gladys and Everett of Storm Lake were Sunday dinner guests at the Martin Hinkeldey home.
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Walter Huseman
Lloyd Getzmeier
Gust Magnusson
Rockford, Ill
Anton Larson
Emil Sandine
Alta
Wm. Glienke
Gladys and
Everett
Storm Lake
Martin Hinkeldey
Caution Urged In Iowa Water Recreation
Iowa lakes and streams attract thousands for fishing boating and swimming but drownings occur due to carelessness. High water and changing channels increase danger with few lifeguards this year. Safety officials urge swimming at designated beaches and follow Red Cross tips on eating, fatigue, supervision, currents, rescue methods, and proper clothing when entering water.
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Iowa
American Red Cross
Plain Safety Rules for Boat Use in Iowa
A set of simple safety guidelines warns boaters in Iowa to follow annual inspections for hire boats and to heed passenger limits. Do not ride unseaworthy craft, avoid storms, and refrain from horseplay. In capsizes stay with the boat, secure a grip, and drift ashore with the craft.
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Iowa
Substandard U.S. housing judged a health menace
The Nitena Housing agency estimates 39 percent of city housing in the United States fails to meet minimum health and safety standards. Structural conditions in over half of this housing are called a health menace, with many lacking private baths, indoor toilets, adequate heating, and proper daylight or ventilation.
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Nitena Housing Agency
United States
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Sarrah
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Aurelia
the Sentinel
Sioux City
Happy Host Peas
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Alta, Iowa
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Ammanuel Lutheran Church
Elk
Methodist Church
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MT. Olive Baptist Church
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Hanover
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I.H.C
I.H.C. Milking Machines
Manilla
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Aurelia, Iowa
Rexall Theatrical
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Rex
Flory
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Silque
Cara Nome Perfume
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