Awards to 300 at University of Iowa convocation
The eighth war time degree ceremony at Iowa University will grant about 300 awards at the convocation in the Iowa Union at 10 a.m. President Hancher will confer degrees as WSUI broadcasts. Recipients hail from 67 Iowa counties, 25 states and four foreign areas, with many listed by county and degree.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Iowa
Virgil M. Hancher
Iowa Union
WSUI
Vinton Soldier Keyed Nazi Nest on Mt Camino
Pfc. Russell Gray of Vinton Iowa joined three other soldiers in scaling Mt Camino in Italy December 2 3 to assault a Nazi machine gun position The quartet charged the nest tossed grenades moved in with tommy guns and bayonets six Germans were killed This action occurred during Fifth Army operations in Italy The second item notes a Pueblo Indian pottery theme depicting a rain prayer for crops
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Fifth Army
Italy
INS
Pfc
Russell Gray
Vinton
Mt. Camino
Des Moines Teen Killed in Pole Crash. Four Hurt
Victor Young 17 died instantly when a Des Moines car hit a telephone pole north of the city. Four companions aged 16 to 17 were injured, with Guy Stevens, Roger Bartlett, Roger Daniels, and Jack Grossnickle receiving head injuries, fractures, and lacerations. The car flew 38 feet through the air after crossing tracks, traveling 62 feet on the ground before impact. Police and coroner note high speed and Saturday night roaming. Iowa traffic fatalities for the year reach 298.
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Des Moines
Victor Young
Here
Guy Stevens
Roger Bartlett
Roger Daniels
Jack Grossnickle
Highway
Byron Wockenberry
A. E. Shaw
Polk County
Mt Auburn Mutual Telephone elects officers at annual meeting
At the Mt Auburn Mutual Telephone company annual meeting, Herman Franzenberg was elected president, Lewis Kruckenberg vice president, Dodd Smalley treasurer, and Al Wiese secretary. Mrs M H Albertson was kept as switchboard operator.
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MT. Auburn
Mt. Auburn Mutual Telephone Company
Herman Franzenberg
Lewis Kruckenberg
Dodd Smalley
al Wiese
M. H. Albertson
Three Maquoketa Churches Share In $10,000 Gift
Scott German of Newark New Jersey sent $10 000 in Christmas donations to three Maquoketa churches. He gave $2 500 to both the Baptist and Methodist churches and $5 000 to the Congregational church. He urged church officials to decide its use. The donor graduated Maquoketa High School in 1883 and attended the University of Iowa.
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Maquoketa
Scott German
Newark
N. J
German
Congregational Church
Maquoketa High School
University of Iowa
Torpedoman Ralph Tyler Missing in Action
The navy advised Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Tyler of near Oelwein that their son Torpedoman (3/c) Ralph Oley Tyler is missing in action.
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Tyler
Oelwein
J. M. Tyler
Near
Navy Department
Ralph Oley Tyler
Earlville Marine Junior Buddy Rogers Wounded at Tarawa
Marine Junior Buddy Rogers son of Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers is in a San Diego hospital recovering from wounds suffered in action at Tarawa.
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Earlville — Marine Junior
Buddy” Rogers
Frank Rogers
Marine Hospital
San Diego
Tarawa
Cedar County to Have Two New Supervisors
Two Cedar County supervisors will be sworn in January 1 as Tom Siler of West Branch replaces Tom Cress of Atalissa and Paul W. Busching of Clarence replaces E. L. Crist of Stanwood who resigned to focus on farming. It will be an all Republican board for the first time in 15 years.
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Tipton
Cedar County
Tom Siler
West Branch
Tom Cress
Atalissa
Paul W. Busching
Clarence
E. L. Crist
Stanwood
Murder Charge Filed in Marshalltown Slashing Case
Walter Bailey, 40, Black, is charged with murder in the death of William C. St. John, 45, whose body with a slashed throat was found in the Bailey yard. Bailey says he found St. John with his wife and a fight followed. Bailey's wife, 38, was wounded in the arm.
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Marshalltown
Walter Bailey
William C. St. John
Bailey
Harold Black
St. John
Monona Man Hurt in Auto Accident
Gene Ferguson a Monona farmer suffered three fractured ribs and severe bruises when his car skidded on ice drove down a 12 foot embankment and landed in a ditch west of McGregor early Sunday authorities stated.
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the Gazette
McGregor
Gene Ferguson
Milwaukee trainman suffers leg fracture in Decorah yard mishap
Floyd Sanders of Calmar a Milwaukee trainman sustained a fractured leg while switching in the Decorah yards Saturday night. He is confined to Decorah hospital.
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The
Gazette
Decorah
Floyd Sanders
Calmar
Milwaukee
Decorah Hospital
Christmas program at Mt Vernon high school auditorium
The Mt Vernon annual community Christmas program will be held in the high school auditorium on Thursday with Fred A. Young as general chairman. Committee chairs include John Kiimp for the program Rex Dean for street decorations and Co L Rich for ushers. All children will be guests at a free movie at the Strand theater Friday afternoon.
Back the Warriors Buy an Extra War Bond
A brief wartime appeal urges supporters to purchase an additional war bond. The call emphasizes financing military effort and boosting national thrift through patriotic action.
Speedy Rail Pay Accord Isn’t Likely
Washington AP reports concessions to railroad workers beyond wage raises are studied to avert a nationwide strike set for Dec 30. A mediation session near Roosevelt’s desk and then at the White House adjourned with no final agreement and plans for more talks Tuesday morning. Leaders from five operating brotherhoods join the conference, joined by Byrnes and Vinson. potential concessions include paid vacations overtime and layover expenses totaling over $500 per year per worker.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Chicago
James F. Byrnes
Fred M. Vinson
Fortresses Converted to Transports for Pacific Supply Runs
American Flying Fortresses are being converted into transports to supply Southwest Pacific ground forces in potential air threats. The Yankee Doodle, with over 1000 hours in combat, began Dec 17 by dropping clothing and ammunition to Americans in New Britain from 150 feet. Capt. Lee Bird led three bombing runs with no losses, as Capt. Wallace Emple notes the method aids rapid delivery in amphibious warfare while unarmed planes face danger. Bird's crew on the first run included Sgt. Jack Lawson.
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New Guinea
Pacific
Yankee Didler
Philippines
Java
New Britain
Cape Merkus
Lee Bird
Great Bend
Kan
Wallace A. Emple
Detroit
Japan
Bomardier
Jack Lawson
Ottumwa
Otis Skinner Launched at Kaiser Yard
The SS Otis Skinner named for the actor rode at anchor in Richmond California as the 399th Liberty ship launched at the Kaiser yard.
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Otis Skinner
Richmond
Calif
Kaiser Shipyards
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Jule F. Kaspar, Jr
Sylvia T. Seedman Kendler
Jeanne Kurtz
Roger H. Lapp
Emanuel N. Lubin
Mildred E. McLachlan
Floyd B. Merritt
Barbara M. Mezik
Carl M. Midkiff
Fletcher A. Miller
Jean K. Mocha
Emma A. Morgan
Henry L. Pelzer
Paul C. Reagan
Eugene F. Scoles
Beatrice M. Sladek
Mary G Slemmons
William G. Sterns
Scott H. Swisher
Katherine Swords
Jerry Waite
John R. Walker
Benjamin M. Warren
Franklin M Waterman
Nellie C. Will
Ruth A. Willard
Florence E. Hamilton
Lone Tree
Jones
Loraine S. Butters
Ana
Mosa
Linn
Cedar Rapids
Raymond Fi. Garnant
Benjamin F. Haddad
Lucile M. Harris
Darwin B. Jack
Edward F. Kopecky
Floyd N. Meyer
Leon A. Modracek
Robert H. Multhaup
Walter A. Shupp
Peter B. Thurman
Mary Wilma Wolf
Mary Frances Zuercher
Donald F. Mirick
Whittier
Howard B. Phillips
Marion
Patricia A. Whiteford
Tama
Charles W. Maplethorpe, Jr
Toledo
Chester C. Winter
Stuart C. Peterson
Kalona
John L. Kehoe
Wellman
Joan M. Brown
Douglas W. Eastwood
Winneshiek
Gretchen Altfillisch
Mariette E. Fritchen
Swank
Millinery
Ralph E. Ellsworth
University of Colorado
New Mexico
Gazette Company
Associated Press
United Press International News Service
Towal
U.S. Territories
Allen-Klapp Company
Michigan Avenue
Fifth Avenue
New York
New Center
Median Records
A.n.p.s Bureau of Advertising
Tee
Vicks Plan
Vicks
Monona
Man
Speedy Rail
America
Quaker
Special Foods
Army
Navy
Tae Hg
Haan Hes
Aker Onta Company
Cedar Rapida Mill
Quaker Oats Company
Akron
Ohio
ST. Joseph, MQ
Memphis, Tenn
Sherman
Texas
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