$50,000 Lumber Yard Fire at Dysart
Dysart fire destroyed the Farmers Lumber company office building and yards a half block at the north end of Main street. Officials estimate a $50,000 loss. fire discovered at 11 30 and beyond control. Whitney elevator partly burned but saved. Firemen prevented further damage. windows shattered, water damage to nearby buildings. F Gagny president and Elmer Pretz manager.
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Dysart
Farmers Lumber Company
Main Street
Whitney
F. Gagny
Elmer Pretz
Farmer dies battling blaze at rural Decorah home
Robert Moore aged 58 died at 6 am after burns from a Tuesday night fire that destroyed his farm home 18 miles northwest of Decorah. He lived alone. his wife is confined to Cresco. He previously lost his left hand in a corn shredder accident and his feet in a mule incident. Survived by three brothers and three sisters. Services set for Thursday at Bradley Funeral Home in Cresco.
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Decorah
Robert Moore
Moore
John Stockman
Cresco
Harry McIntyre
Lulu Stockman
Bradley Funeral Home
Cresto
Grinnell Woman Dies in House Fire
Grinnell AP report states 42 year old Jennie Harder Van Draska died in a Tuesday house blaze at Grinnell home while husband Roy Van Draska worked as custodian at Grinnell College. Neighbors say she was alone and fire advanced too quickly for rescue.
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Grinnell
Jennie Harder van Draska
Roy van Draska
Grinnell College
van Draska
Sentiment Loans Toward Boosting Pay of Governor
Iowa lawmakers favor four year terms for state officials and higher governor pay. Senators Hart Mercer and others back a governor salary of 12 000 to 15 000 with a residence, while Rep McFarlane proposes 10 000 salary and up to 30 000 for a governor's residence. Some back four year terms and a 10 000 option.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Stanley L. Hart
Keokuk
Senate
Hart
Arch W. McFarlane
Waterloo
Eroy S. Mercer
Iowa City
Lynch
Albert Steinberg
Ames
Notice of Probate Estate Claims Linn County Iowa
NOTICE OF PROBATE ESTATE CLAIMS Linn County Iowa. All persons having claims against the estate of the late decedent are hereby requested to present them duly verified as required by law. File your claim with the clerk in the Linn County district court.
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Nota Poe Hfm
al Atvetty
State of Iowa
Linn Coun
Thiat
Alifea
Pete Berger
Cler Linn County
Iowa
Linn Go
Linn County
District Court
Lou
Coun Asec
Cedar R Rapids
ARTH
W. Hann
North English Sailor Listed as Missing in Action
Lewil Hahn of North English has been listed as missing in action in the Pacific. He was an electrician aboard a destroyer. His wife has been notified. A brother Arnold and two sisters Lillian Kolosek and Bert Long live in North English, and another brother Clarence Hahn resides in Marengo.
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Lewil Hahn
Pacific
Arnold
Lillian Kolosek
Bert Long
North English
Clarence Hahn
Marengo
Pvt Leon Reynolds of Iowa City Killed in Action
Pvt. Leon Reynolds of Iowa City was killed December 24 during the battle of Luxembourg. An infantryman in Gen. Patton’s Third Army, he entered service last May and went overseas in October. Survived by his wife three children aged 9 7 and 3 and his parents Mr and Mrs Soan Reynolds.
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Gerette
Iowa City
Leon Reynolds
Ltxembourg
Patton
Third Army
Robert
Carolyn
Beverly
Soan Reynolds
Decorah Council Buys Fire Truck
Decorah city council approved purchase of a new fire truck at a special meeting Tuesday night. The vehicle features a 190 horsepower motor and costs 9,584 dollars with delivery planned in 90 to 160 days.
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The
Gazette
Decorah
Notice of Articles of Incorporation Amended Iowa Gas
Notice records amendments to the Articles of Incorporation of Iowa Metered Gas Int organized in Iowa with principal business in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Article IV increases capital stock to 25000 common shares and 25000 preferred shares with par value 100 per share subject to full value receipt and board resolution. Proceedings by President Jason D. Miller and state actions by Iowa authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Town
Ntive Council
State of
Jason D. Miller
House Demos Favor Fifty Percent Tax
Iowa Democrats in Des Moines caucus back a three year extension of the 50 percent state income tax suspension, led by Rep. Gene Posten and Sen. LeRoy Mercer. Republicans show little appetite for full repeal, while Farm Bureau favors careful review and full collection for school code funding. Tax deadline is March 31 and lawmakers face decisive choices on rates and timing.
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LeRoy S. Mercer
Iowa City
Gene Poston
Corydon
Iowa
Des Moines
Town House of Representatives
House
Gene Posten
Senate Democrats
Stanley L. Hart
Keokuk
Senate
Tax Commission
X. T. Prentis
Mt. Ayr
Hart
Sclons
Iowa Farm Bureau’ Federation
Farm Bureau
False teeth woes prompt denture powder ad relief
An advertisement notes embarrassment from denture plates slipping and offers a denture powder as a fix. It claims the product prevents slipping and odor, improving comfort and confidence, and directs readers to buy at any drug store.
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U.s
Berry Says Abolish Gas Tax Refund Under Dry Law
Des Moines AP Don L Berry Indianola editor and chair man of Iowa postwar rehabilitation commission told 100 delegates the state should abolish the gasoline refund law for non highway use by farmers. He compared it to old prohibition and urged replacing refunds with a one cent per gallon tax increase and broader truck taxes to fund a 638 million road program. He proposed a $10 tractor tax and ending license fee reductions for cars with four registrations.
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Des Moines
Don L. Berry
Indianola
Iowa Postwar Rehabilitation Commission
Iowa
Berry
Associated General Contractors of America
Eleven registrants depart Allamakee for Fort Snelling induction
Eleven registrants from Allamakee County left Monday for Fort Snelling and induction. The group includes Michael J. Norton and Milton E. Duffy of Waukon, James Searls and Kenneth Ewing of Postville, Ray Van Brocklin, Robert Hammer, Vernon Feuerhelm, Gerald Lehan and Joseph Olsen of Lansing, Harold Brazell of Harpers Ferry, and Norris Shefelbine of Dorchester.
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Waukon
Allamakee County
Fort Snelling
Induction
Michael J. Norton
Milton E. Duffy
James Searls
Kenneth Ewing
Postville
Ray van Brocklin
Robert Hammer
Vernon Feuerhelm
Gerald Lehan
Joseph Olsen
Lansing
Harold Brazell
Harpers Ferry
Norris Shefelbine
Dorchester
The Gazette Company Subscription Rates Notice
Cedar Rapids Gazette imprint details list mailing addresses and legal notices about second class matter. It outlines subscription rates by carrier and period, with regional rates for Iowa neighboring states and other areas.
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Cedar Rapids
the Gazette Company
3Rd Ave. SE
Iowa
Ee Paptes
Associated Press
United Press
Men and Women in the Service Highlight Local War Draftees
Edward J. Bys wins silver wings and a flight officer commission at Big Spring bombarder school in Texas. Kenneth McShane is promoted to corporal in Hawaii. James A. McArthur returns from leave to Fort Sam Houston. Lloyd Alvin Ralston heads to Camp Meade after furlough. his brothers serve in the Navy in the Philippines.
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Edward J. Bys
Wesley Bys
Solon
Big Spring
Texas
Bombardier School
Bys
Collins Radio Company
Cedar Rapids
Van Cura Receives Purple Heart for Germany Action
Pfc. Donald E. Van Cura, 22, of Patton's Third Army, earned the Purple Heart for injuries on December 9 in Germany. His wife, living with his parents at 2440 J Street SW, accepted the award. A Wilson High School graduate, he attended the University of Iowa before enlisting in January 1943 and went overseas last August. He is now hospitalized in France. Separately, Robert Reynolds returns to the East Coast for merchant marine duty after a 30 day leave with his parents at 812 Daniels Street NE. Pvt. Marion T. Lawrence enjoys a 15 day furlough at his parents' home, while stationed at Camp Lejeune. Cpl. Clarence Lawrence is in the Philippines and Cpl. Ernest Paul Lawrence is a prisoner of war in Germany. Staff Sergeant Raymond Genove is stationed at Kearns. John A. Stesne, a Seabee baker (2/c), returned after nine months overseas and is now East Coast-bound after a 15 day leave with his family on Fifteenth Avenue SW. Irvin Hugh Parry, Navy, South Pacific, promoted to radioman (3/c). Tech Sgt. Louis Daubenmier, son of Blairs Ferry Road residents, underwent an operation in England. Cpl. George J. Shultz, in a general hospital, transferred from New Guinea to the Philippines. Pvt. Robert L. Mollenhauer, after basic training at Camp Wolters, Texas, spent a delay en route with his parents in Alburnett.
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Donald E. van Cura
Patton
Third Army
Germany
van Cura
E. D. van Cura
J Street
Wilson High School
University of Iowa
Pfc
France
Marion T. Lawrence
Frank J. Lawrence
E Avenue NW
Camp Lejeune
N. C
Clarence Lawrence
Philippines
Ernest Paul Lawrence
Raymond Genevo
Kearns
John A. Stesne
Baker
Seabees
East Coast
Nts
A. B. Steyne
Lucile Youtzy
Fifteenth Avenue SW
Louis Daubenmier
Fred Daubenmier
Blairs Ferry Road
England
Cpl
George J. Shultz
New Guinea
Raf
Walford
Service Personnel Moves and Family News
Pvt. Harold J. Kokoska has returned to Sheppard Field Texas after holidays with wife Lilian and daughter Sandra Kay. Pvt. Lloyd F. Davis is now in Italy. his wife and son live at 1510 Ninth Street SW. Pfe. Stanley Davis was at a rest camp in France. Richard Krust has gone to Jacksonville Florida for advanced training after time with his parents. L K R Brady, in the Pacific, promoted from seaman second class to radarman third class. Pvt. F. W. Hutcheroff left Camp Wolters Texas for Fort George Meade Maryland after furlough with his parents. wife and daughter live in Rockton Illinois.
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Pvt
Harold J. Kokoska
Sheppard Field
Texas, Army Air Base
Lilian
Sandra Kay
E Street
Lloyd F. Davis
Italy
Ninth Street
Pfe
Stanley Davis
France
Richard Krust
Seanah
Jacksonville
Fla
Orval Kruse
Twenty-eighth Avenue SW
L. RK. Brady
Pacific
Vernon
F. W. Hutcheroff
Camp Wolters
Texas
Fort George Meade
R. G. Hatchcroft
Circle
Rockton, IL
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Cpl. McShane
Hawaii
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Fort Sam Houston
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Brooke General Hospital
Lloyd Alvin Ralston
Camp Meade
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Fourth Avenue SE
Ralston
Clarence M
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Daniels Street
Irvin Hugh Parry
Navy
South Pacific
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Twentieth Avenue SW
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Al‘burnett
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