Finances in Iowa Best Ever Says State Comptroller
Iowa finances show a record net expendable balance of 101.8 million and an appropriation liability of 101.6 million as of July 1. Ray Johnson says the state has never been in better shape, with potential tax gains and increased appropriations ahead.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Comptroller’s Office
Ray Johnson
Treasury
53Rd General Assembly
State Supreme Court
Dr Carlyle Jacobsen Named to Mental Health Council
The U S public health service announced Thursday that Dr Carlyle Jacobsen of Iowa City has joined its national advisory mental health council. Jacobsen serves as dean of the University of Iowa graduate school.
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Dr. Jacobsen
Mental Health Council
Washington
U. S. Public Health Service
Carlyle Jacobsen
Iowa City
National
Jacobsen
University of Iowa Graduate School
Man Falls From Freight Train, Kills Philadelphia Man
A 21 year old Philadelphia man, Clarence W. Smith, was killed when he fell from a freight train in Sioux City on Wednesday according to Coroner Harmon Rider.
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Sioux City
Clarence W. Smith
Philadelphia
Harmon Rider
Mrs C A Dykes Wins Sweepstakes At Flower Show
Mrs. C A Dykes of 609 Ninth Avenue won the sweepstakes at the Marion Nature and Garden club flower and garden show held at Marion Christian church. She earned 12 firsts in flower and vegetable displays as about 40 entrants competed and 48 blue ribbons were awarded.
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C. A. Dykes
Ninth Avenue
Marion Nature and Garden Club
Marion Christian Church
Long Beach Prepares for 43rd Iowa Picnic
The Long Beach Iowa Association plans the Aug 14 event at Bixby Park expected to draw about 10 000 attendees. The 43rd Iowa picnic will feature speakers entertainment and activities with county and college registrants to be posted. Iowa visitors are welcome.
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Long Beach
Calif
Iowa
Bixby Park
Rains Bring Road Hazard Tall Weeds
Des Moines reports lifted July highway deaths to 51 and cites thick roadside foliage as a major hazard from summer rains. Public Safety Director Alfred W. Kahl warns August could surpass 73 deaths, noting 14 fatalities on county and township roads with limited visibility. He commends Green county Sheriff Davis on a roadside weed patrol and outlines two department plans to reduce accidents this month.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Public
Alfred W Kahl
Safety Department
Kahl
S. Kahl
William L. Davis
Green County
State Highway Patrol
Public Safety Department
Fayette County road building ahead of schedule
Eighteen miles of roads have been graded for rock surfacing in Fayette County this summer with an additional 25 miles planned before winter. Ten new bridges have been built ranging from 16 to 50 feet, plus a 128 foot steel span over the Wapsipinicon river east of Cran. County crews and outside contractors are active across multiple townships as weather permits.
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West Union
Fayette
Bert B. Hanson
County Cam
Wapsipinicon
Cran
Arlington
Graham
Hawkeye
Hanson
Iowa Highway Commission
Oran
Wapsipinicon River
Three-Ring Outdoor Circus Set for Iowa State Fair
Des Moines UP reports the 90th Iowa State Fair runs Aug 27 to Sept 3 with a complete three-ring outdoor circus starring high-wire artists acrobats clowns gymnastic wizards trained animals plus races and evening state fair revue. John Morrell and Company invites 4-H and Future Farmers of America to a beef barbecue September 2 at the fair.
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Des Moines
L. B. Cunam
Cunningham
John Morrell and Company
Ottumwa Packers
4-H Club
Future Farmers of America
Crawford County Hospital Drive Reaches Fund Milestone
Denison AP report notes local donations exceed 133000 dollars toward a 500000 dollar hospital project. E A Raun chairs the campaign. county approves a 200000 dollar bond issue. Federal funds will cover the balance.
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Denison
Crawford County
E. A. Raun
Grieder Military Rites Friday in Belle Plaine
The body of Pfc. George Grieder fatally injured May 26, 1944 at Anzio arrived in Belle Plaine. Graveside services are set for 2 p.m. Friday at Belle Plaine cemetery. He is survived by his mother Minnie Grieder and numerous brothers and sisters across Iowa including Davenport Elberon Tama Cedar Rapids and Van Horne.
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Belle Plaine
George Grieder
Anzio
Peffers
Minnie Grieder
Herman
Davenport
John
Elberon
William
Tama
Louis
Cedar Rapids
Emmery Kenner
Keystone
Arnold
Floyd Kenner
Ray Fry
Earl Kraft
van Horne
George Gouldy
Christensen To Head Iowa City Draft Board
Ancher Christensen a Johnson County resident has been named chairman of the county draft board by board selection Others include Glen F Houston as secretary and William R Hart The board will meet on the third floor of the county courthouse in Iowa City
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Iowa City
Ancher Christensen
Johnson County
Christensen
Glen F. Houston
William R. Hart
Construction Permit Issued to Land O'Corn's
The Federal Communications Commission issued a construction permit to Land O'Corn's Broadcasting Company of Webster City to operate on 1570 kilocycles at 250 watts daytime only. This marks the authorization for a new broadcasting facility in the region.
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Washington
O’corn's Broadcasting Company
Webster City
Federal Communications Commission
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