Coe Grad Aids South American Jungle Oil Development
George H. Wolf a Coe College graduate and Iowa native returns to Cedar Rapids from Colombia where he has spent three years as an oil geologist developing jungle oil reserves. He describes primitive jungle conditions, hostile Motolones attacks, and modern Colombian cities, noting transportation limits and a shift in oil supply due to Japan. Wolf, employed by Colombian Petroleum Company since 1938, plans to return to work after visiting family, and urges language study for future postings.
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South America
George H. Wolf
Panama Canal
United States
Colombia
Cucuta
Barco
Colombian Petroleum Company
Texas Company
Wolf
Iowa
John Wolf
Oelwein
Coe
University of Wyoming
Hemp's Narcotic Properties Known Since Ancient Times
Historical records note the hemp plant’s narcotic properties studied across civilizations dating back thousands of years. Researchers have long documented its use in medicine and ritual contexts, reflecting enduring interest in cannabis compounds.
Negro Soldiers Clash With Army Police At Fort Bragg
Two soldiers were killed and six wounded when a bus carrying Negro troops returning from Fayetteville opened fire. Sergeant Elwyn L. Hargraves died after attempting to quiet the group. Ned Turman, 27, from Ashton, South Carolina, was killed by Army police. Allen Katzaman, Russell Owens and Weldon W. Smith were among the wounded. Fort Bragg ordered an immediate investigation as details remained unclear.
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Fort Bragg
N. C
Elwyn L. Hargraves
Fayetteville
Hargraves
Ned Turman
Ashton
S. C
Allen Katzaman
Sheridan
Fla
Russell Owens
Hartley
Weldon W. Smith
Katzaman
Owens
Turman
Bicycle accident injures man near Sixteenth avenue bridge
Alexander Stechcon of 632 Nine teenth avenue SW suffered injuries to his right hand and left knee at 3 30 p m Tuesday after his bicycle entangled with a car and he fell at the west end of the Sixteenth avenue bridge. The car was driven avenue SW.
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Alexander Stechcon
Nineteenth Avenue
Sixteenth Avenue Bridge
Drivavenue
Local youths enlist in navy ranks
Eugene Wickham son of Mr and Mrs Harry Wickham 340 Third avenue Marion enlisted as apprentice seaman in the naval reserve through the local recruiting office. Bennie Bonesteel son of Mr and Mrs T P Bonesteel of Shellsburg and William Stewart 310 First Avenue W enlist as carpenter's mate second class in the naval reserve and regular navy respectively.
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Navy
Eugene Wickham
Harry Wickham
Third Avenue
Marion
Naval Reserve
Naval Recrui
Bennie Bonesteel
T. P. Bonesteel
Shellsburg
William Stewart
First Avenue
Englishman Lions Speaker at Tabor Academy luncheon
Reginald Garth Weeks of Croydon will speak at the Lions Club luncheon at noon this spring. He was a roommate of Horace Hedges Jr. at Tabor Academy in Marion Mass and plans to enlist and return to serve as a Canadian soldier.
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Reginald Garth Weeks
Croydon
Waukon Farmer Draws Drank Driving Sentence
Julius Moen a 58 year old farmer northwest of Waukon was fined 300 dollars and costs and sentenced to three months in jail for driving while intoxicated by Judge T H Gohlen in district court. His license was suspended for a year and he was released after paying 100 dollars and costs with remaining fine due during good behavior.
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Wauekon
Julius Moen
Waukon
T. H. Goheen
Oe Moen
Cusy
Make this Model at Home Pattern 4862
Pattern 4862 available in women's sizes 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 Size 36 requires 4% yards of 35 inch fabric Send 15 cents for this pattern to Pattern Department Cedar Rapids Gazette 243 West 17th Street New York NY Ten cents more buys a 1941 42 Fall Winter Pattern Book with a free accessory pattern and a complete Fashion Forecast
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Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette
West 17Th Street
New York
N. Y
Advice From Mary Manners on Gossip and Curfews
A Miss Manners column advises a reader whose sister spreads rumors about her and a boy who is away on a visit. The guidance suggests involving parents, reassessing gossip, and noting that boys are poor correspondents. It also covers a town dance where a girl seeks to attend without parental permission and suggests possible parental intervention.
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Miss Manners
D. D
Oee
Unusual setup prompts chaperone question
A reader notes an unusual situation and questions taking one or two mothers to act as chaperones. The comment implies a concern about appropriate supervision and propriety in a given event.
Iowa Keeps One Mill State Tax Levy for 1941
The Iowa tax levy for 1941 remains one mill, producing about $2,990,057, the same as last year, despite a slightly higher total assessed valuation. The soldiers bonus levy stays near 0.28 mill, about $750,000, to service bonds for the World War state bonus.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Xenon
Tat Gore Gangs
Fred Porter
Nelson
Mass Invitation Draws 2500 To Pittsburgh Home
In Pittsburgh 2500 invitations were mailed for a neighborhood get together at Albert Curry Jr and wife to promote fellowship. Mrs Curry says the event aims to bring district residents together with drinks and ice cream while Mrs Curry studies at Pitt. A New York visitor, Mrs Joseph N Deraishes, is unaware of the mass gathering planned for the day.
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Pittsburgh
Albert Curry
Curry
University of Pittsburgh
Albert
Joseph N. Deraishes
New York
Iceland Air Raid Alarms No Attacks Reported
A 40 minute air raid alarm ran from 4 30 a m Tuesday in Iceland with no attack. An earlier alarm in Akureyri also ended without incident. U S troops are on duty in Iceland and alarms appear to be the first wartime alerts in American controlled territory.
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Iceland
Reykjavik
Akureyri
Can a Married Woman Ever Feel Certain
A health advisory notes many women risk nerves and health due to taboo on feminine hygiene. It warns against harsh acids in douches that can burn tissue and offers a free booklet “Feminine Hygiene Today” from Zonite Products Corp. Send name and address to Department 365-B, 370 Lexington Avenue, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zonite Products Corporation
Dept
365-B
Lexington Avenue
New York
Wallace vacationing in Green Mountain Falls cabin
President Wallace is vacationing with his wife and son Henry IV at a secluded Green Mountain Falls cabin. Neighbors report he avoids discussing politics while off duty and may return to Washington soon. Tourists occasionally glimpse him as curiosity seekers climb the mountain road to the cabin.
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Wallace
Green Mountain Falls
Henry IV
Henry
Wallaces
Washington
Vichy Assures U S On Empire Defense
An official note from the French embassy reported to Washington that France will defend its empire. Sources said the note marks a difference between Syria France’s own defense and Indo-China where Japan aided in establishing new bases.
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VICHY
Emment
United Sta
Washington
France
Syria
Indo-China
Japan
Sourn
Birds of North America Abundance Across Continent
A report notes about 1500 bird species inhabit North America, extending from Alaska through Canada to northern Mexico. The diverse avifauna spans forest, coastal, and desert habitats, reflecting regional climates and migration patterns.
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North America
Mexico
Delaware Budget Calls For $251 638 Tax Yield
Manchester report on the 1942 budget shows a total tax levy of 251 638 with hearings set for August 15 at 1 30 p m. General fund 43 000 court expense 6 175 poor relief 45 400 state insane 10 000 soldiers relief 6 175 emery 24 700 fair ground 1 976 secondary road funds 30 875 and 63 900 caston and maintenance. income from non tax sources 149 650. unincumbered balance Jan 1 1942 and total estimated expenditures 5 052. tax rate 10 37 per thousand.
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Manchester
Roy Wes Westerlen
Emery
Fairground
Caston
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Cedar Rapids
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Sokol Hall
Church of the Brethren
Penick and Ford
Labor Temple
Bethany Congregational Church
Holbrook
Mt. Hermon
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Masonic Hall
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First Presbyterian Church
Rex. R. Wise
Toledo
Sherman
Tex
Seventh Corps
Omaha
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Field Artillery
Lidia BE
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Worth Trvyinsi
Mary Manners
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Delaware
Montrose Yeuwor
Montrose
Lowe
Owa
Hurdle & Halter Tap Room
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