Vast Postwar Plans for Iowa Rise After War
Iowa Postwar Rehabilitation commission delegates in Des Moines outline bold efforts to lift the state, aiming to outpace other states in education care and salaries. Proposals include expanding radio patrol booster stations statewide, plus ongoing candidate sketches for US Senate governor and lieutenant governor as 1945 legislature looms.
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Iowa
United States
Iowa Highway Patrol
State Fairgrounds
Des Moines
Spencer
Atlantic
Cedar Falls
Fairfield
Dar Falls
Rickenbacker
Lickenhooper
Hooperlisken
H. C. Houghton, Jr
Red Oak
Eddie Rickenbacker
South
Hickenlooper
Guy M. Gillette
Cherokee
Drake University
Law
Iowa State Senate
France
Se Cim
Suimio Gered Diengacailt
Congress
Senate
Louis J. Murphy
Bourker
Cedar Rapids
Blockton
Ten Years Ago and Thirty Years Ago Local Notes From Aurelia
A retrospective column lists marriages births and local changes. Ten years ago Marguerite Pierce married Clarence Halbach in Primghar and several births and moves are noted. Thirty years ago S L Chandler was appointed Methodist pastor and local clergy shifts occur alongside a new home foundation and Paddy Siglin returning from Pittsburg.
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Marguerite Pierce
Aurelia
Clarence Halbach
Primghar
Paul Mahn
Ernest Otto
Hanover
Chas. Menefee
S. L. Chandler
Morningside College
Earl Hoon
Manson
Chas. Nelson
Paddy Siglin
Pittsburg
Mary Zorn
Henry Hasenwinkel
Scouts Enjoy Watermelon Feast at Petersons
On October 2 troop No. 111 visited Jerry Petersons place for a watermelon feast. Mrs Peterson handed out slices beside a large bonfire as plans were made for an overnight hike near Mill Creek on October 14 to earn nights in the open toward the camping merit badge for Eagle Scout eligibility.
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Jerry Peterson
Hitchhiking by Horse Receives a Lift in Iowa Farm Road
Mrs. Laura Spencer of Sioux City rode a horse toward the Ray Dale farm near Hawarden when a trucker named Blankenburg stopped to chat. The horse weakened and was backed into a ditch, yet the rider continued aboard the horse to Akron, finishing the journey as begun.
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Laura Spencer
Sioux City
Ray Dale Farm
Hawarden
Akron
Aurelia Edges Marcus 12 7 In Homecoming Thriller
Aurelia spoils Marcus homecoming 12 to 7 on Aurelia’s home field. Marcus scored first with a second quarter TD after intercepting a pass, but Aurelia rallied in the fourth quarter with two long passes to Gustafson setting up a late winning TD and a blocked extra point. Aurelia led in first downs 18 to 8.
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Aurelia
Cleghorn
Renaud
Marcus
Eyee Tam Urella
Bulldogs
Marcus High School
Jones
Gustafson
Mileage Sheet Required With Supplemental Gasoline Applications
The local war price and rationing office states all future supplemental gasoline applications must include the new mileage ration sheet. Issued to every gas book holder with the A book, it replaces tire inspection sheets and must be attached to every gasoline application. Applications missing the sheet will be returned, causing delays.
Pin Money Bond Drive Aims To Boost War Bond Sales
Iowa women begin pin money stamp books to buy war bonds in their own names during the Sixth War Loan drive starting November 20. The program encourages savings through small purchases and rewards clubs with citations for 90 percent member participation, highlighting women’s ownership and participation in the war effort.
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Iowa
Treasury Department
Iowa War Finance Committee
Douglas Gladwin
Cherokee
H. H. Deyloff
L. M. Patterson
Aurelia
Noon Luncheon Draws 36 Attendees at Commercial Club
Thirty six business men attended the Commercial Club noon luncheon and business meeting in the Legion room of the Community building Tuesday. President Harry Howell presided and reported near full cooperation in buying three month luncheon tickets. A list of contributors by street side includes numerous local business names and residents. The Sentinel notes its role as authorized agent for Sioux City papers.
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Commercial Club
Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Harry Howell
Howell
Main Street
Carl Anderson
L. H. Daniels
P. V. Clover
A. D. Bruce
H. T. Lansen
Rex Whitney
Roy Whitney
Bert Sones
Anna Larson
Roy Matzdorff
Paul Stiencke
H. H. Deyloff
W. H. Bischel
John Mummert
Henning Nelson
W. A. Liebsch
J. Lighter
H. J. Will
Roy Collier
W. C. Waddell
Jim Parrott
Orlo Shank
A. J. Renaud
Grover Bell
A. W. Larson
West Side of
Lid Rice
Marvin Peterson
Bryce Thiel
Espy McDeid
Far] Fraser
Otto Matzdorff
O. C. Waddell
Byron Paulson
Fred Jordan
Ben Spitzbarth
L. M. Patterson
Louie Kroll
H. H. Lockin
Ed Brummer
L. E. Christensen
C. G. Sjoberg
R. M. Flory
E. G. Bates
A. H. Vogel
L. P. Nelson
Lily Strampe
Loof Pool Hall
C. O. Larson
Dr. W. Moulton
Fred Kaskey
Ray Howell
A. J. Fraser
John Eding
B. F. Ruppert
G. R. Wharton
L. G. Kaskey
Cliff Coombs
Last Day To Mail Overseas Packages Warned By Postmaster
Postmaster A A Dingman urges parents and friends to mail Christmas packages to Armed Forces overseas by Saturday October 14. The post office closes Sunday. all parcels must be in the office by 6 p m Saturday. Cooperation urged to mail early.
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Dingman
A. A. Dingman
the Sentinel
Post Office Department
District K Pythian Convention Opens in Aurelia
The District No. 1 Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters convened in Aurelia with delegates from seven lodges. Eldon Morgan and Ben Kubby, Grand Lodge officers, addressed the evening program after a 6 pm joint banquet at the Methodist church. The day included sessions for Sisters and Knights, a banquet, and a convention dance at 9 pm.
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Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters
Aurelia
Grand Lodge
Eldon Morgan
G. C
Rose Hill
Ben Kubby
Council Bluffs
Methodist Church
Knights Proggam
Paul FE. Phillips
Sioux City
Knights
Grand Lodge Bank
Buying Bonds in the United States Sees Rising Purchases
War bond buying grows as more Americans participate in the program. The report notes increasing public support and participation across communities as government drives fund-raising efforts.
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United States
Peay
Servicemen Birthdays With Overseas Address Cautions
Censorship rules note overseas addresses in this column are incomplete and readers should obtain full addresses from relatives or close friends. Entries list birthdays in October and November for Lt Lawrence Westphal Vernon Ohlson Cpl William Matthew Lt Adrian Kline with units and base locations across the United States.
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Lawrence A. Westphal
Sydn. T
Venice Army Air Field
Venice
Florida
Vernon R. Ohlson
N. T
Evanston
Illinois
William LeRoy Matthew
See
Buckley Field
Denver
Colo
Adrian L. Kline
Pocatello, Idaho
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Farmers National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
George Sylvester Cronk
Merchant Marine
Cronk
Han Ever Ocjorer
U.S. Treasury Department
Leo Kolpin
John Covell
G. R. Gilbert
Rockwell City
Leta Nelson
Sheldon
Sheldon Sun
Henry Otto
Diamond Center
Peterson’s
District K. P
Patty Hickey
Artie Steffins
High School
Lois Ohlson
Trust & Savings Bank
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