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Newspaper
Bayard News
Location
Bayard, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
4
The article discusses looming wartime inflation as prices for food and home goods rise faster than in World War I. It notes higher wages, longer hours, and increased incomes boosting demand while war needs curb civilian production, projecting a 65 billion dollar annual output with more money in circulation if prices keep climbing.
Malone warns inflation could inflate the cost of war materials and boost prices since September by more than World War I costs. He says rising prices strain savings investments and life insurance and could trigger a postwar depression, eroding billions in real value.
The United States Employment Service announces a Farm labor registration and placement drive in Iowa towns villages and crossroads to boost wartime farming. State director William Barnes and farm placement supervisor Harold N Hoyt lead the effort with about 1200 centers planned to register workers and match them with planting tending and harvesting needs. Local centers act as clearing houses for farmers seeking labor and workers seeking work.
Optimist Matt Kacm rynski opens a gasoline station at Truesdale amid uncertain talk of rationing. He aims to serve local drivers with fuel availability and accessibility.
The article notes a Muhlenberg College ceremony in Allentown Pa marking 200 years since the arrival of Patriarch Henry Muhlenberg in Charleston S C. It lists notable attendees including Vice President Henry A Wallace President Roosevelt and various senators and representatives. It also covers charitable gifts from Chinese Christians and farmers aiding clergy amid rising prices, and reports on Africa affairs conferences with numerous scholars and church leaders. The piece quotes Bishop Arthur J Moore on the critical era shaping future world ideals and the healing power of the Christian gospel.
A compilation of deeds and filings lists transfers in Guthrie Center Bagley and Panora plus guardianship figures. Notable entries include F B Wilson and John F Wilson parcels with $1 consideration, and Neilson to Dunbar $2950. Also lists estates and guardianships for Jacob Ratzlaff and McDonald minors with interim guardians appointed in 1942.
Frederick Porter listed as attorney in legal matters for a marriage license issuance in Sheboygan Wisconsin along with Joe Zeta Hanlon. The notice identifies attorneys and parties seeking civil records of marriage in the region.
Edward Severson of Thor notes no girl classmates in twelve years of school life as the Thor graduating class includes six boys this year.
For the second time in two and a half months Rowan Schultz of Humboldt is confined at home with measles. Seventy five cases of measles have been reported in Humboldt since March 1.
SouthWest Dodge notes Ada Barrett visiting the Earl Barrett home. Neighbors of Fred Coe helped plow their corn last Thursday afternoon. The group included Hayden Truax Clifford Said Paul Hay Dallas Nelson and Ralph Chapman. Vera Smith visits Aunt Grace Chapman. A 9% pound girl born to Mr and Mrs Veta ShaTen. Maryin Nelson visits the Dallas Nelson home. Beverly Hay visited Panera Friday evening. Perry visitors Saturday included Mr and Mrs Clifford Rapers and daughters and Mr and Mrs John Hill and son. Mr and Mrs Harry South of Des Moines visited Ray Scott’s Sunday evening.
The London Missionary Society reports gifts to mission work totaling 130001 lbs in the last twelve months, up 6543 lbs from the prior period. The Baptist Missionary Society of England shows a 9200 l s rise. founded 150 years ago by William Carey, it seeks 150000 guineas for overseas and English projects. Professor Owen Lattimore says Asia’s democratic leadership rests with China, urging allied support aligned with Chinese leadership.
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