Scrap drives power wartime steel and ration book rollout
Herbert C. Plagman explains scrap crucial to 1943 steel needs noting that 48 million tons of scrap plus 48 million tons of pig iron will make the required 96 million tons of steel for tractors farm tools and war aids. Iowa’s early 1943 heavy farm scrap quota is 100 thousand tons. The War Production Board urges submitting War Ration Book No 3 applications by June 10 with mail distribution saving labor time and resources.
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Iowa
Wuice
Rrice
OPA
Chicago
Armed Forces Excluded From Ration Book Cards
The Office of Price Administration states that e cards for Ration Book No 3 must not include any members of the armed forces including home based or stationed personnel. Provisions for military members will come later.
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OPA
Five-State War Labor Board case tally in Iowa region
The War Labor Board certifies 30 pending cases in Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Arkansas with 30,008 employees affected. Since the division began February 17, 147 disputes have been certified across the five states, with Iowa contributing 30 cases covering 20,000 workers. Twenty six hearings have tied, four are to be heard.
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Iowa
Missouri
War Labor Board
Kansas
Nebraska
Arkansas
War Labor Board loosens restrictions on animal wool insulation
War Labor Board ends bans on purchasing and installing animal wool insulation as part of fuel conservation. Government urges homeowners to weatherize before the upcoming heating season. Holidays reduced to Christmas only. federal war agency employees to work other days to support war material production.
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War Labor Board
Washington
No Vacation Gasoline Ration Rules Issued
Des Moines district OPA issues strict summer guidance for gasoline rationing. Visitors to resort spots will be watched to ensure drivers stay within the 90 mile pleasure driving allotment for B and C ration card holders.
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Des Moines
OPA Legal Department
Towas Ration Calendar Update For War Program
The notice lists ration deadlines and validity for Class A and B carious entries with second and third inspection dates, bulk coupons, and vehicle allowances. It also details expiration dates for gasoline, fuel, coffee sugar processed foods blue stamps red stamps and shoe coupons in War Ration Book I with specific dates in June and August.
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TOWA
Second War Loan Drive Calls for Swift Victory
Wartime appeal urging rapid funding for the Second War Loan to hasten victory and save American lives. It emphasizes every citizen can contribute, even small investments, as servicemen risk their lives overseas.
Wartime Ration Chart Notes Stamp Surrender Details
The chart outlines surrender requirements for Blue Stamps, War Ration Books, and items like olive greens, tomato juice, vegetable and fruit juices. It warns that some items may fall under column 14 with examples and advises checking labeled weights to avoid errors.
New Doctor Arrives in Bevier Missouri at Chandler Home
Dr. Simler arrives with his family to Bevier and takes over the practice from Dr. G C Keays who moved to Schaller Iowa. Utter Huntsman nuptials honor Dorotha Utter and Stanley Huntsman with Rev Addison L Cade officiating in Omaha on May 15. Eugene Reed of Omaha accompanied the couple.
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Simler
Bevier
Missouri
Lou Chandler
G. C. Keays
Schaller
Iowa
Utter Huntsman
Dorotha F. Utter
Earl Coy
Stanley M. Huntsman
Don Huntsman
Omaha
Addison L. Cade
First Christian Church
Eugene Reed
Social Club and community notices include showers and visits
The Study Club met with Mrs. Frank Smith and the Semper Fidelis Club hosted by Mrs. Beecher Smith with guests including Mrs. Laura Kent and Mrs. Paul Greeley. The Methodist Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Lena Myers. a Missionary reading by Miss Ora Masker and letters from Ruby Weilson and Waite Walker were read. Dorothy Lewis sang, accompanied by Carrol Walker.
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Beecher Smith
Semper Fidelis Club
Laura Kent
Paul Greeley
Methodist Ladies Aid
Lena Myfers
Proctor
Ora Masker
Ruby Weilson
Waite Walker
Dorothy Lewis
Carrol Walker
Death of Jim Greene Former Sharpsburg Resident
Jim Greene formerly of Corning, a merchant here years ago, has died. Funeral services were held in Corning Monday afternoon. The church announced morning worship at 11 o clock and a 10 o clock school session with Youth Fellowship at 7. Junior boys plan a Saturday outing meeting at the church at 1 30.
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Jim Greene
Corning
Greene
Cornling
Social visits across towns reported in week
Mr and Mrs Clyde Taylor spent the past week in Atlantic. Mr and Mrs Clifford Young and daughter Kethryn, Mr and Mrs Chas Boydston spent Sunday in Shenandoah. Mr and Mrs Milton Faurot and Calvin returned Wednesday from Des Moines after visiting relatives there. Mr and Mrs Lyle Schreck of Davenport visited her parents and sister in town. Mr and Mrs Frank Bridgewater and small son left for Northborne Missouri after three days with Mrs Myrna Bush. Mrs Westley Campain of Council Bluffs visited her mother and relatives. Mrs Jess Dresher spent the week end in Lenox at the home of her daughter and husband.
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Gravity
Max Shipley
California
Ollie McMahill
Mitzie Kay
McMahill
Sadie Stearns
Espy Akers
Neal Akers
Fred McKune
Minnesota
Frank Straw
Calburn Payne
John Faublion
Grant City
Missouri
Horace Beemer
Hastings
Nebr
Will Chandler
Arlington
Ed Locke
Howard Sturm
Hart Sturm
Des Moines
Kenneth Locke
Frank Bean
George Fleming
Veterans’ Hospital
Keith Farrens
Omaha
Fred Shaffer
Riley Richardson
Walter Hunt
Clarinda
Tom Roberts
Bedford
Frank Ledgerwood
Greenfield
Clara Louise Morris
Mary Margaret Moore
Bob Morley
Albert Levi
Bob
Cedar Rapids
Les Anderson
Kansas City
Harry Livingston
Cherokee
Stuart Jamison
Elmer Burwell
Ed Lock
Linox
Frank Peterson
Patsy Ann Anderson
Peggy Nelson
Lewis Coy
Sharpsburg
Boyer
Eva Coy
Massena
Clyde Taylor
Atlantic
Clifford Young
Kethryn
Chas. Boydston
Shenandoah
Milton Faurot
Calvin
Lyle Schreck
Davenport
George Gillette
Willard Ferris
Frank Bridgewater
Northborne
Myrna Bush
Westley Campain
Council Bluffs
Margaret Moser
Jess Dresher
Lenox
Social notes from Villisca and surrounding towns
Dr and Mrs Pennebaker and relatives visit in Villisca. Nu-Bridge Club hosted by Francis Cundy. Home Nursing classes start in Sharpsburg June 14 with call to Mrs Clifford Young. Greenfield Ledgerwood and Trost families visit Mrs Eno. Decoration Day trip to Gass with Whippies. Omaha visitors at Smiths. Dora Hinton returns from Grimm home visit. ONeal relatives stay in Bedford. Fay Day from Des Moines visits. Alice Fickess to Greenville Illinois for Free Methodist conference.
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Pennebaker
John Jacks
Gladys
Byron
Villisca
Albert Fickess
Francis Cundy
Nu-Bridge Club
Sharpsburg
Clifford Young
Carrie Pinney
Frank l Ledgerwood
Greenfield
George Trost
Janet
Jackie
Louis Meek
Emma Vawter
Oakley
Kansas
Howard Eno
A. C. Whippiec
Deane Whipple
Conway
Gass
Clifford Smith
Billy, Denton
Ann
Omaha
Wm. Smith
Dora Marie Hinton
Bedford
Tom Grimm
Clyde O’neal
Harold Kerns
Fay Day
Des Moines
Alice Fickess
Greenville
Illinois
The
Free Methodist Church
War victory dinner hosts in Bedford area
Mr and Mrs John Lacy entertained at dinner in Bedford at the home of his sister Miss Edna Lacy on Sunday. Also visiting were Mrs Lawrence Smith Kathy and John Fisher at the home of Mr and Mrs Leslie Smith. Attending were Mr and Mrs Milo Allison Mr and Mrs Ed Allison and Sgt Erville Adlison of Fort Leonard.
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John Lacy
Warwin
Florine
Edna Lacy
Bedford
Lawrence Smith
Kathy
John Fisher
Leslie Smith
Milo Allison
Ed Allison
Sgt
Erville Adlilson
Fort. Leonard
Wood Ma. trips to Maryville and local social notes
Wood Ma. of Wood, Me. made a business trip to Maryville Saturday. Mr and Mrs Everett O Doherty hosted Mr and Chas Buzzard from north of Bedford for dinner Sunday. Several from the community attended the Davit Blane funeral in Hedford Friday. Mr and Mrs George Combe from northeast of Bedford visited their daughter Dayle Thompson and family Sunday.
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Wood
Maryville
Davit Blane
Hedford
George Combe
Bedford
Dayle Thompson
Official Table of Consumer Point Values for Meat and Cheese
The notice outlines numbers tied to meat fats fish and cheese with points assigned under Official Table No 3 effective June 6 1543. The issuance lists the scope of goods covered and the method for applying these points in consumer transactions.
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Andy
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