Heavy storage of wild game authorized by commission
Des Moines AP report states the Iowa conservation commission approved storage of roughly three times more wild game than last year. More than 40 000 pieces authorized versus about 15 000 previously. 2 458 storage permits issued compared with 2 325 last year. pheasants dominate the permits with average 12 birds each. Ducks and other game also listed, with various retention limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Conservation Commission
Fred Schwab
Commission
Christmas visit eases soldiers at Clinton hospital
Reporter Louise Lux describes a Red Cross Santa visit at Schick General Hospital in Clinton. Convalescent soldiers and staff share memories of home as a large Christmas tree, thousands of gifts, and caroling lift spirits. Feferberg leads a moving impromptu choir as visitors distribute treats and comfort through the corridors.
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Roy W. Fugade
Center
Oologah
Okla
Schick General Hospital
Clinton
Cpl
Edward Nelson
Long Island
N. Y
Wilfred J. Lee
Norwalk
Conn
Red Cross
Santa
Santa Claus
G. I
Bethlehem
Melvin Feferberg
Feferberg
Jesus
Tavern Fight Ends Fatally in Mason City
James Tenney about 40 died Christmas after an argument at the Friendly tavern. John C. Frank 18 the waiter and his brother Joe L. Frank 24 are jailed. Coroner considers skull fracture likely. autopsy planned. Tenney left a wife and three children.
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Mason City
James Tenney
John C. Frank
Friendly Tavern
Tim Phalen
M. L. Mason
Frank
Navy
Joe L. Frank
Ralph E. Smiley
Tenney
John Frank
Dale Hill
Victor M Daman Marine Killed in Action
McGREGOR—Pfc. Victor M. Daman 21, of Harper's Ferry, has been killed in action according to a wire to his parents Mr and Mrs A E Daman. Born June 5 1922 he enlisted December 20 1942 and trained at Des Moines Camp Elliot then went overseas last June. The message gave no time or place of death but said letter follows. He had been in New Zealand New Caledonia and New Hebrides recently. Two brothers also serve Seaman James Daman is at Norfolk and William Daman finished boat training at Farragut Idaho and is home on leave.
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McGregor
Victor M. Daman
A. E. Daman
Harper's Ferry
Daman
Des Moines
San Diego
Camp Elliot
New Zealand
New Caledonia
New Hebrides
Seaman
James Daman
Norfolk
William Daman
Farragut
Ida
Mrs E G Dunn Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs E G Dunn longtime local resident died at her home Friday evening after a lingering illness. Her husband, a prominent Democrat, previously served as United States attorney for the northern district of Iowa.
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Eee
J. Dunn
U. S
Iowa
Minnesota Raids Cut Black Market Liquor Flows to Iowa
Des Moines reports federal agents dismantled key Minnesota supply sources for Iowa taverns. A Franklin Minnesota man was arrested on illegal interstate liquor charges after 26 cases were seized in Des Moines. A Minneapolis raid yielded over 5000 cases. two St James men are sought for purchasing from the Franklin man.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Minnesota
B. F Wilson
United States Alcohol Tax Unit
Wilson
Franklin, Minn
Gustave J. Simmons
Alcohol Tax Unit
Mankato
Minn
Minneapolis
St. James, Minn
Franklin
Delinquent Draftee Bowie Serves 16 Months in Army
Conway Iowa United Press report states Lloyd Bowie former school superintendent who disappeared more than two years ago has served 16 months in the army. Bowie listed by Taylor county draft board since 1941 is now an army sergeant stationed in Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway, Ia
Lloyd Bowie
Taylor County Draft Board
Bowie
Oregon
Fewer Visitors At State Parks
Des Moines reports Iowa state parks drew about one million fewer visitors this year due to travel curtailment. Attendance is estimated at 1,376,010 for the period, much lower than last year and 1941 totals, with officials citing distant parks and war concerns as factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
State Conservation Commission
Vinton Flyer Receives Silver Wings at San Marcos
Donald L. Thompson, 19, son of John L. Thompson of Vinton, was awarded the silver wings of an army air force navigator and commissioned a lieutenant when he graduated Friday from an advanced aerial navigation school at San Marcos.
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Vinton
Donald L. Thompson
John L. Thompson
Army Air Force
San Marcos
Hatter Funeral in Millersburg Tragedy
Report from Millersburg says a representative of Satie family died in a restaurant Thursday. Police and city officials respond as investigators review the incident and prepare funeral arrangements for the deceased.
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Hatter Funeral i
Millersburg
Scouts Gain Members But Lose Leaders in Iowa
The war boosts Iowa Scout membership to 21,894 while about half of local leaders are lost. N Harold West notes national leaders now value Scout training as veterans form many distinguished service award recipients. Continued on Page 2.
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DES Moines
Iowa
N. Harold West
Tall Corn Boy Scout Council
Must Fill 569 Jobs By March In Cedar Rapids War Plants
Cedar Rapids war industries must hire 1569 additional workers by March 1 as reported by the district United States employment service. Of the total 785 openings for men and 784 for women, vacancies rise from selective service and ongoing war plant expansion. H J Eberhart cites expanded war work and pre Pearl Harbor personnel leaving. The USES office had placed 8913 workers by December 22.
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Cedar Rapids
United States Employment Service
H. J. Eberhart
War Manpower Commission
Eberhart
Essential war work inquiries at USES district office
Anyone seeking essential war work may inquire at the United States employment service district office 308 Third Street SE second floor telephone 3 2067. The office serves Linn Benton Jones Iowa and Cedar counties. Outside the area applicants must supply clearance papers from the USES office in their own area.
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United States Employment Service District
Third Street
Linn
Benton
Jones
Iowa
Cedar
Nyone
Cedar Rapids weighs labor shift and housing for wartime influx
City officials warn that current labor demand may force crews to hire from outside Cedar Rapids and possibly reclassify labor shortage. A housing plan includes converting existing structures and adding 85 government trailers, though officials say trailers are a last resort. The Roosevelt skating program is linked to the ongoing housing effort.
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William Udell
Las Vegas
Nev
Otis Floyd
Louise Lux
Dora Jane Hamblin
Gazette
St. Nick
Brooklyn
Jerry Smith
Richard W. Montgomery
Sacramento
Calif
E. G. Dunn
Vinton Flyer
Dwight McCormack
Frank Nye
National Housing Agency
War Money Power Commission
W. P. Heyn
Chicago
NHA
Roosevelt
Pinckneyville
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