Amana Reconversion Expands Jobs and Craft Work
Wendler notes new apprentices in refrigeration insulation and sheet metal at Amana. Looms switch to pastel spring fabrics and fall plaids. blankets will be scarce in retail. Cabinet shop resumes solid hardwood work with limited lumber. Amana Society lists 1300 members and 500 workers with restricted outsider admission and bylaw hurdles. The community pivots from wartime production to peacetime industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendler
Dave Krauss
Amana
Krauss
Amana Society
Iowa Marriages and Engagements
Iowa notes multiple marriages and engagements with dates and locations. Mercedes Kost lan wed El mer Hoeppner in a bride home ceremony conducted by Rev. Schwab of Ripley Congregational church. Norman June engaged to Lumir Newmeister of Cedar Rapids pending wedding date. Marie married Hubert D. Malichky in Trinity Methodist church by Rev. McKenzie on Jan. 14. Howard D. Boone and Nancy Kathryn Goulet wed in Manchester area. couple will reside in Minneapolis. Kathleen McGraw to Petty Officer John Folsom married Jan. 14 in Oakland California Catholic church. Shirley Burback to James Currie married at Methodist parsonage. attendants listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Kostlan
Mercedes
Elmer Hoeppner
Alfred Hoeppner
Clutter
B. T. Schwab
Ripley Congregational Church
Tama
Verne Pagel
Norma June
Lumir J. Newmeister
Cedar Rapids
Joseph Newmeister
Ner
Marie
Hubert D. Malichky
Trinity Methodist Church
M. O. McKenzie
Manchester
Howard D. Boone
Nancy Kathryn Goulet
T.W.A
Newton Center
Mass
Minneapolis
Wauken
Lawrence McGraw
Kathleen
John Folsom
A. Folsom
Oakland
Calif
Baldwin
Shirley Burback
Ingwer Kettelson
James L. Currie
Deville Currie
Methodist Parsonage
Harry Green
John
Local Engagements and Marriages Across Iowa Towns
Multiple town notices announce engagements and weddings from Traer Waterloo Waterloo to Baldwin Maquoketa and Ryan. Details include Mary Jean Bickett to Robert Kerr, Jan 30 wedding plans, and couples from South English Os sian Decorah Manchester Vinton Riverside and Coggan.
Vocational Rehabilitation Contacts at Iowa Centers
The Veterans Administration offers training and counseling through six centers with six interviewers. Vocational advisors and training officers include Iowa State College Austin Rapp and John Gabrielson Iowa University W D Houlette and O C Sutherland Morningside John Macaulay and Harry Billiard Iowa State Teachers Willard Sayre and C R Houstman Drake Homer Smothers and Doyle Mikesell Des Moines Technical Edwin Aeee and George C
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Austin C. Rapp
John H. Gabrielson
University of Iowa
W. D. Houlette
O. C. Sutherland
Morningside College
John W. Macaulay
Harry E. Billiard
Iowa State Teachers College
Willard I. Sayre
C. R. Houstman
Drake University
Homer I. Smothers
Doyle Mikesell
Des Moines Technical School
Edwin Aeee
George C
Eclipse Sun Shuts Out Light As Moon Obscures Sky
During a total solar eclipse the sun appears nearly blacked out as the moon moves between Earth and the sun. The moon’s lack of atmosphere prevents bending sunlight, producing a dramatic atmospheric effect.
Cold showers and bold words on winter play and health
A veteran defends cold exposure and argues that cold bathing is harmless if endured willingly. The writer praises outdoor play without heavy clothing for children, cites Dr. Hill, and criticizes overprotective attitudes while urging vigorous outdoor activity and minimal dress within legal limits.
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Leonard Hill
Dr. Hill
Wrestler Lifts Anvil With Ears At Nebraska Event
G A Taylor of South Dakota demonstrated a stunt at a blacksmiths and welders convention in Norfolk using his cauliflower ears to lift a 155 pound anvil. He began after friends claimed it was impossible.
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Norfolk
Neb
G. A. Taylor
S. D
Serutan A Vegetable Gel for Appetite Control
An advertisement claims Serutan is a hydrogel concentrate, an all vegetable preparation that provides a smooth, soft jelly like texture. It targets adults over 35 seeking to manage weight by eating less while still enjoying foods.
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Nature
Appraisers listed for Veterans' Loans in Iowa
David D. Elliott of the Cedar Rapids VA sub regional office released a list of property appraisers for veterans under the G I provision. Counties include Cedar Din, Clinton, Jackson, Johnson, Linn, Muscatine, and more with names like Duane A. Donohue D. D. Fuller Walter C. Chadwick Max E. McCrabb Raymond L. Davison among others. Elliott invites banks and real estate firms to report omissions or oversized territories and notes many eastern Iowa firms were unaware of VA appraisers.
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David D. Elliott
Veterans Administration
Cedar’ Rapids
Elliott
Cedar
Duane A. Donohue
Tipton
D. D. Fuller
Maquoketa
Delbert L. Wells
Security
Davenport
Clinton
William E. Brady
LaFayette
Irvin O. Halverson
South Third Street
Fuller
John E. Goodenow
Wells
Jackson
Goodenow
Johnseon
Walter C. Chadwick
East College Street
Iowa
Ity
Jones
Max E. McCrabb
County
Howard B. Helscher
Dows
Charles A. Siegfried
Third Street
E. Harold Skinner
Third Avenue
John J. Wagner
Linn
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
Raymond L. Davison
Clarence A. Hahn
Reformatory to Revise Communications System
Des Moines reports the state board of control will accept bids January 31 for a complete new communications system at the Anamosa men's reformatory. The move aims to modernize inmate and staff communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Board of Control
Anamosa
Maine imposes crop taxes to fund research fund
Augusta Maine authorities announce new state taxes on potatoes sweet corn and blueberries to create a dedicated fund for crop research and development measurements.
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Augusta
Maine
State of
Pilotless Planes To Gather Storm Data In Thunderheads
The Navy plans radio controlled F6F Ghost Hellcats to fly into dangerous thunderheads from Florida bases starting about March 1. Under Weather Bureau supervision the mission seeks safe flight levels in storms and stresses on aircraft and crews. Instruments aboard will record data and automatic cameras will capture readings during buffeting.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Florida
Weather Bureau
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Pacific
Mullin
Currie of
Traer
Mary Jean Bickett
Waterloo
Robert J. Kerr
Fredericka
Miss Bickett
Henry Bickett
Jean Brubaker
Oscar D. Brubaker
James Carter
Charles Carter
Ossian
Luella Gardner
Clem Gardner
Gilles Flaherty
Jack Flaherty
Queen of the Angels Catholic Church
Austin
Eli Ellickson
Decorah
Mae Howard
West Virginia
Langley Field
Vinton
Deloris Blacksmith
Louis Blacksmith
William Quackenbush
Blanche Quackenbush
Presbyterian Church
Riverside
Glen Harris
Republic
Methodist
Fred E. Miller
Ruth Davids
E. A. Davids
Abat Callies
Alberties
First Lutheran Church
W. A. Adix Volga Ae ‘Rose Boland
Volga City
Raymond Conley
Elkport
Sacred Heart Church
Coggan
Willa Maxine Price
Ervin Price
Robert A. Bressler
I. E. Ware
The
Christian Church
Earl Barclay
St. Patrick’s Church
Ryanday
Patrick Molloy Cele
Dorothy M. Kehrli
Dughter
Mildred Kehrli
Robert J. Lyness
A. L. Lyness
Ryan
Doris Mae Pickett
Glen B. Pickett
John H. Currie
D. E. Currie
H. D. Green
Arlo Mohr
Preston
Lela Pickett
Veterans Administration Rehabilitation Office
P.M.O
Vanesse
State St
Marshall
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