Fruit and Vegetable Ceilings Extended to 64 Counties
The Office of Price Administration extends dollar and cent community ceiling prices for fresh fruits and vegetables to all 64 counties in the Des Moines district effective Feb 10. Covered items include lettuce cabbage potatoes onions apples bananas citrus and grapes with additional produce to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Office of Price Administration
Walter D. Kline
Polk County
Idaho
Kline
OPA
Iowa City Youth Held for Car Thefts
Iowa City police report a 16 year old boy admitted stealing four automobile tires, several bicycles, a radio and a clock. He was arrested after a car owned by T F Hoye was taken and found with others abandoned out of gas. The radio and clock came from Westlawn at the university nurses’ home.
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the Gazette
Iowa City
Ollie White
T. F. Hoye
White
Westlawn
University
New Relief Director Chosen for Clayton County
Velma Byrne of New Hampton appointed Clayton county relief director, taking office March 1. She succeeds Mildred Whipple who resigned, with Byrne previously serving as relief director at Sigourney.
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Eleader
Velma Byrne
New Hampton
Clayton County
Mildred Whipple
Miss Byrne
Sigourney
Iowa Tax Revenue Jump Reports for Last Year
Washington AP reports the Bureau of Internal Revenue says Iowa collected 239,259,057 dollars in all federal taxes last year, up from 85,097,180 dollars in 1942. The increase reflects broader wartime revenue measures and higher incomes across the state.
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Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Iowa
Commands Naval School at Cornell
Lt. Totten P Heffelfinger assumes duties as head of the naval flight preparatory school at Mt. Vernon. A Minnesota native and Yale alumnus, he previously served as vice president at Van Dusen Herrington and company and was among the first naval reserve officers trained at Quonset Point. Heffelfinger led the St Marys college flight school in California before arriving at Mt. Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Totten P. Heffelfinger
U.S.N.R
Heffelfinger
Minnesota
Yale University
Naval Aviation Corps
van Dusen, Herrington and Company
Naval Reserve
Quonset Point
R. I
Navy
St. Mary's College
Calif
State Gan t Tax Rural Electric Cooperatives
Iowa Supreme Court rules rural electric cooperatives cannot be taxed as non profit corporations. Exemption in state statutes for non profit corporations remains, despite 1941 act that only temporarily exempted REA groups through 1942. Cooperatives thus remain within tax exempt class.
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Des Moines
State Supreme Court
Iowa
Wiegand Elected Boy Scout Mayor in Iowa City
Iowa City selects Jim Wiegand as Boy Scout mayor for a day on February 12 and to preside over a city council session February 14. He heads the Progressive ticket and defeats Bill Rogers of the Citizens ticket. other elected include Kenneth Reeds police judge Bill Hittler city treasurer Bill Wagner Bob Crum park commissioners Jack Davis Bob Ojemann aldermen at large Tom Nichols Douglas Dierks Dick Emmett Bill Jones and Dick Williams.
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Gazette
Iowa City
Jim Wiegand
Progressive
Bill Rogers
Citizens
Kenneth Reeds
Bill Hittler
Bill Wagner
Bob Crum
Jack Davis
Bob Ojemann
Tom Nichols
Douglas Dierks
Dick Emmett
Bill Jones
Dick Williams
Deer cull yields meat for 12 institutions in Iowa park area
In the Ledges state park area near Boone, 57 deer were shot, producing about 7,000 pounds of meat for 12 charitable institutions and saving at least 49,000 meat ration points. Two additional deer were live trapped and sent to the Rochester area on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ledges State Park
Boone
Bruce F. Stiles
State Conservation Commission
Veterans Hospital
Old People’s Home
Madrid
State Hospital
Woodward
Children’s
Toledo
School Robbery at West Branch Targets Office and Equipment
Thieves broke into West Branch school office Saturday night and fled by Tuesday. They stole 90 dollars from a safe, a dismantled dial, a starter track revolver, seven boxes of blank cartridges, two stop watches, a portable radio owned by Supt. L A Maley and two pairs of pliers. The entry was by a pried window. The stolen money carried the First State Bank of West Branch name. All items except the radio belonged to the school.
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Gazette
West Branch
Liberty
Supt. L. A. Maley
First State Bank of West Branch
Wallace Tested Forgiveness With A Pool Incident
Shipsitter W F Bridgeman bought a $1000 war bond to remind Vice President Henry A Wallace of a childhood incident in Iowa. Bridgeman says Wallace pushed him into a swimming hole and left him, and he used the bond to show he forgives the past during Wallace's talk at the California ship building yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Calif
W. F. Bridgeman
Henry A. Wallace
Iowa
Bridgeman
Wallace
California
Rose Hum Lee to Speak at Cornell Thursday
Rose Hum Lee, author and lecturer, will lecture at Cornell Thursday night on "China's Women in the Hour of Crisis." She endured 18 months of Canton bombings, aided civilian evacuation, served as radio receptor for Tokyo propaganda, and contributed to relief, hospital, and war orphan projects.
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MT. Vernon
Cornell College
Rose Hum Lee
Canton
China
Miss Lee
American Association of University Women
National Federation of Women’s Clubs
Tokyo
Moyle Quits Iowa County School Superintendent Post
Mrs Lenora K Moyle resigns as Iowa county schools superintendent effective March 31 and will join the Iowa Tuberculosis Association staff April 1. Since 1939 she led the district district and expanded the teachers circulating library from 250 to 2500 volumes while introducing Dr Gray's reading system. As county seal sale chair she earned statewide recognition and was sought for state association work.
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Marengo
Lenora K. Moyle
Iowa County
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Moyle
Iowa Wesleyan College
Armstrong, Denison
Pella
Gray
State Association
Miner Family at Springville Receives War News
Sgt. Clifford Miner was wounded in action in Italy on January 13 according to the war department. His brother Sgt. Russell Miner was killed in Italy last October 21, and Sgt. Vernon Miner was listed missing in action in the same battle area on the same date and later reported a prisoner of the Nazis. Another brother, Pvt. Edward Miner, is in Italy and has so far escaped harm.
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Gagette
Springville
Clifford Miner
Italy
Algy Miner
War Department
Russell Miner
Vernon Miner
Pvt
Edward Miner
Navy lists Postville sailor missing in action
The Navy Department announced on Tuesday that Gunner's Mate 2/c Carleton E. Kenney of Postville Iowa has been listed as missing.
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Washington
Navy Department
Carleton E. Kenney
Postville
Plan Curfew Drafted by Des Moines Citizens Group
A citizens group of more than 100 adults at city hall appointed a committee to draft a curfew ordinance to address youth problems in Des Moines. The move aims to control delinquency and guide youth conduct through local law.
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DES Moines
Iowa Born Admiral Recalls Anzio Landing Ordeal
Rear Admiral Frank J. Lowry of Cresco Iowa who led the Anzio landing recalls fear during the shore assault in a January press conference. He says the decisive factor was a sense of divine protection as waves of troops hit the beach and enemy air opposition varied, with naval losses noted but the outcome deemed worth the cost.
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Allied Headquarters
Algiers
Frank J. Lowry
Cresco
Anzio
Lowry
Bond Purchase Aids Marion War Loan Drive
Charles Anderson of Mt. Pleasant bought a $4,500 war bond through First National Bank to help Marion and Marion township reach a $300,000 goal in the fourth war loan drive. Anderson is the former Witwer farm manager and now oversees the state farm at Mt. Pleasant.
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Charles Anderson
Mt. Pleasant
Marion
Anderson
Witwer
First National Bank
Bulman Couple Honored On Thirty Sixth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Joe Bulman of 731 Fifth Avenue were honored Sunday with a surprise picnic dinner at their home for their thirty six year marriage. Twenty two relatives and friends attended.
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Joe Bulman
Fifth Avenue
Ruth Hanscom Returns to Seattle Post
Miss Ruth Hanscom returned Monday to Seattle after visiting her mother Mrs. Ruby Hanscom. She works as a communications clerk for United Air Lines.
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Ruth Hanscom
Ruby Hanscom
Seattle
United Air Lines
Cary club program on Race Relations in a New Day
Mrs L M Phelps entertained the Cary club Monday. The program Race Relations in a New Day was presented by Mrs Arthur W Henke.
Ladies Union Luncheon Held With Mrs Mack and Mines
The Ladies Union of the Christian church meets Thursday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon hosted by Mrs Roy Mack with joint hostesses the Mines. Attendees include Ray McCalley Carl Wightman Tom Thompson Joe Walker and W J Liebe. Mr and Mrs J A Neff traveled to Omaha on Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs Lola M Drake.
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Ladies Union of the Christian Church
Roy Mack
The
Mines
Ray McCalley
Carl Wightman
Tom Thompson
Joe Walker
W. J. Liebe
Mrs. J. A. Neff
Omaha
Mr. Neff
Lola M. Drake
Community Notes and Local Visits Highlight Weekend
Miss Verle Breed arrives in Hopkinsville after training with U S O travel aid. New Art Club meets Friday with Mrs Robert Stull. Ensign Paul Schroeder visits family before transfer to Miami. Margaret Forbes promoted to sergeant at Cherry Point. Concord club plans Friday picnic at Arthur Taube home. Lt John A Beeson Jr arrives overseas. Cub Scout Pack 58 meets Legion hall tonight. Milk route delivery position advertised. Woodbury Hand Cream ad. Chatterbox Bridge club meets Wednesday. Y Bridge luncheon Friday hosted by Mrs Beiber. Patricia O Kelly seriously ill at St Luke's hospital. Presbyterian Ladies Aid to meet Friday.
Niece Honored at O Kelly Shower Before Jan 31 Wedding
Mrs. George Bouck complimented her niece Thelma Knapp, now Mrs. John O Kelly and Mrs. Glen Hempy hosted a miscellaneous shower at the O Kelly home 432 Fourth street. Thirty relatives and friends enjoyed refreshments. Mr Bouck, son of Mrs. Beryl Fuller, reported for service Saturday at Camp Dodge.
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George Bouck
Thelma Knapp
John O’kelly
Glen Hempy
O’kelly
Fourth Street
Bouck
Beryl Fuller
Camp Dodge
Marion and Manchester Playoff Basketball Clash
Marion and Manchester high schools meet in the Marion gym Friday at 8 PM with a 7 PM curtain-raiser, creating a local doubleheader to cap the evening in the school gym.
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Marion
Manchester
Marion School
Cedar Rapids appoints Klema as police officer
Irvin Klema of Cedar Rapids is appointed police officer by Mayor John C. Mullin, succeeding retiring C. D. Stout. The council renews the Marion Veterans club class B beer permit. Allen B. McKean of 921 Ninth Street departs Saturday for Biloxi Miss to join the air corps. his wife and son James Alien stay behind.
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Irvin Klema
Cedar Rapids
John C. Mullin
C. D. Stout
Marion Veterans Club
Allen B. McKean
Ninth Street
Air Corps
Biloxi
Miss
James Alien
Osceola Lodge Plans Initiatory Degree Meeting
Osceola lodge No. 18 1.0.C.F. will convene Thursday at 7 30 for initiatory degree work with refreshments served. Mr and Mrs O R Ness and her sons Dwayne and Cleo were summoned to Atkins Tuesday by the death of Mr Ness stepfather Charles Freeman. George Munier R N Fitzgerald and K O Knudsen were reelected directors of Farmers Elevator at the annual meeting held Saturday at Hallwood cafe.
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Osceola Lodge No
1.0.C.F
O. R. Ness
Dwayne and
Cleo
Atkins
Mr. Ness
Charles Freeman
George Munier
R. N. Fitzgerald
K. O. Knudsen
Farmers Elevator Company
Hallwood Cafe
Garden club meeting with Mrs Gladys Ward Thursday
The Deacon District Garden club will meet Thursday with Mrs Gladys Ward. Marion lodge No. 6 A F and A M will hold a special meeting Thursday at 7 for work in the second degree.
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The
Deacon District Garden Club
Gladys Ward
Marion Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Death notices from Iowa towns list multiple obituaries
Dysart service held for Lémuel Berber 70 found dead at home. McGregor service for Stewart Elsienbolt 63 with burial at McGregor. Har ley Merle Schlarbaum 48 buried Mt. Auburn. Elgin John Berndt 57 dies in Rochester with burial at Guttenburg. Quasqueton service for Elmer L Glass 71. survivors include wives, children, and siblings.
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Dysart
Dysart Methodist Church
Lémuel Berber
Sherman Barber
Mt. Auburn
Christian Church
Harley Merle Schlarbaum
Vinton
Jake Stainbrook
Brandon
Donna Jean
Ralph
Roger
Janett Schlarbaum
Miles Jones
Ray Stone
al Ermulot
Los Angeles
Cecil
South Gate
Calif
Art
Pilot Rock
Ore
Dean
Albuquerque
N. M. McGregor
Stewart Elsienbolt
McGregor
Rochester
Methodist Church
Guttenburg
Clifton Cox
California
Norman Clothier
Alfred Magnafran
Franklin Pulse
Milwaukee
Elmer L. Glass
Union
Local notices list deaths marriages across Iowa towns
A compilation of obituaries and marriage notices from Decorah What Cheer Wilton Junction Arlington Oelwein Springville Calmar Hopkinton Center Junction South English Traer and South English. It records residents named Kinneson Bennett Moore Hetzel Erron Krysan Keith DeShaw Fox Mohlis Dougherty McDonnell Wag ner Koester Safourek Wistey Claypool Hedrick and others with ages, survivor details and service dates.
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Sand Springs
Oeswein
Leona Fox
Lloyd Fox
Oelwein
Frederick Mohlis
John Mohlis
Westgate
Celwein
Mary Dougherty
Pittsurgh
Robert McDonnell
Howard McDonnell
Oeelwein
Camp Campbell
West Union
Frances Wagner
Ed Wagner
Charlie Koester
Elizabeth Koester
First Methodist Church
Center Junction
Schick Hospital
Clinton
Men’s Community Club
Rosalind
O.E.S
Masonic Hall
Hazel Cox
Deep River
Traer—Bona Dea
Lillian Ritter
Cedar Falls
Iowa in Brief Marriage and Anniversary Notices
Special to The Garecne reports Riverside Betty Stock and Seaman Alvin Schnoebelen wed in Iowa City on February 4. Elkader marks John G. Hempel and wife’s 57th anniversary. Hempel served four terms as Clayton County auditor and three as state representative. Tipton dentist Dr J H Harris, now a navy lieutenant, reported to air training center at Norman Oklahoma. Aurora couple Albert Martin Sr and Mrs Martin Sr celebrated their 56th anniversary at a family dinner.
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Dental Corps
Aurora
Albert Martin
Plan Memorial Rites For Pfc. Leo Warren
A memorial service for Pfc. Leo Warren killed in Italy on December 10 will be held Sunday at 2:30 in the high school gymnasium. The Wyoming Legion post will oversee arrangements and Rev. Frank Schroeder of the Onslow Presbyterian Church will speak. Pfc. Warren was the son of Mr and Mrs Ben L Warren.
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Onslow
Pfc
Leo Warren
Italy
Wyoming Legion Post
Frank Schroeder
Onslow Presbyterian Church
Warren
Ben L. Warren
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Thirteenth Street
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Norfolk
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Cherry Point
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Arthur Taube
George Austin
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B. E. Beiber
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St. Luke's Hospital
Harry Gray
Monticello
H. P. Smith
William Reep
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State University of Iowa
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Fayette
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Waterloo
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Carl Bird
William Werner
Jan
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Earl Hubbard
Kenneth Harnack
Roy Harnack
Littleport
Sgt. Harnack
Tennessee
Iowa News
Riverside
Betty Stock
Harry Stock
Lone Tree
Seaman
Alvin Schnoebelen
Mary Schnoebelen
Blue Barrel Soap Giant
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