War Bond Drive Boosts Des Moines Mrs Miniver Event
Des Moines residents bought 170000 in war bonds for the Mrs Miniver premiere and an additional 57000 at a victory auction. A mink hat worn by Greer Garson sold for 50000, while other items including a book autographed by Garson and Pidgeon and a Navy ship christening gown fetched smaller sums. Other Iowa cities reported strong campaign momentum with rising stamp sales and public events to spur purchases.
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Des Moines
Hobby Lobby
Mrs Miniver
Miss Garson
Walter Pidgeon
J N “Ding” Darling
South Dakota
Sioux City
Sues Sister for 10000 Libel in Sanity Hearing Case
Willam Schlichte of near St Lucas files a 10000 libel suit in Fayette county court against his sister Miss Anna Schliente a registered nurse of Denver alleging letters urging his commitment to a state hospital were sent to the Fayette county sanity commission and Dr R A Stewart. Schlichte was not committed and operates a 120 acre family farm two miles south of St Lucas with his brother Anton.
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State Hospital
Schlichte
Sanity Commission
R. A. Stewart
Independence
Anton
St. Lucas
Mrs Provan to Observe 99th Birthday in Traer
Mrs Robert Provan of Traer will celebrate her ninety ninth birthday Sunday. She is the oldest woman in the community and among Tama County’s oldest. Born Elizabeth Galt in Ayrshire Scotland she came to America as a girl and now lives a mile north of Traer in the same home for 350 years with son John and daughter May. Her other daughter Mrs Bessie Barr lives north of Traer.
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Boerin
Gants Traer
Robert Provan
Tama County
Elizabeth Galt
Ayrshire
Scotland
America
Traer
John
May
Bessie Barr
Night Flying Over Iowa City Continues for War Effort
Night flying over Iowa City persists as civilian pilot training expands with 60 men in basic and advanced courses. Airport officials say training protects people, though many residents fear nocturnal aircraft noise and urge an end to night operations.
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the Gazette
Iowa City
Iowa
Armed Service
Decorah Cloudburst Drenches Wedding Day In Decorah
Lieut Herold L Marques of Hawaii reports a six inch cloudburst in Decorah on his wedding day Sunday. He married Miss June Johnson of New York City at the First Congregational church of Decorah, Spartacis station.
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Decorah
Herold L. Marques
Hawaii
Lieut. Marques
Spartacis
June Johnson
New York City
First Congregational Church
Williamsburg Man Graduates From Bombardier School
Lieut. Claude C. O Donnell of Williamsburg, 24, son of Mr and Mrs Hugh O Donnell, received his commission and bombardier wings at Midland Army Flying School in Midland Texas. A former professional baseball player, he earned a AB degree from St Ambrose College Davenport in 1939 and played baseball and football there before joining the aviation cadet program. He served 10 months in the national guard prior to enlistment and is part of Midland Field’s fourth and largest class, the world’s largest bombardier school.
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Claude C. O Donnell
Hugh O Donnell
Williamsburg
Midland Army Flying School
Midland
Texas
O Donnell
St. Ambrose College
Davenport
Midland Feld
July New Tire Quotas in Iowa Counties Bigger
Des Moines Iowa state rationing director Robert B Adams said Iowa July passenger car tire allotment is 1419 with 73 in reserve and 1346 to counties while tube quotas rise to 4926 and 6265 for wackle tubes. County breakdowns include Linn 50 passenger tires and Delaware low motorist quota with 34 tires and 23 retreads for passenger use.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Robert B. Adams
Linn County
Benton County
Black Hawk
Buchanan
Fayette
Johnson
Jones
Tama
Wasnington
Benton
Jonns
Linn
Wasnagten
Manchester
Delaware County
Marion News Briefs From church and society events
Mrs James E Carp elected president of the True Blue civs at a Methodist Women’s meeting held at Mrs Floyd Paras home. Mrs James Coppera named vice president, Mrs RR Watters treasurer, Mrs Carrell Roberts secretary, and Mrs Kathryn B Banks chaplain. A program titled So This is America was presented by Mrs Regnald G Adams with assistants. Guests and hosts hosted gatherings with several local names mentioned along with travel and visit notices.
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James E Carp
True Blue Civssion
Methodist
Wos
Floyd Paras
James Coppera
Vce
RR. B. Watters
Carrell Roberts
Kathryn B Banks
America
Regnald G .Adams
Dick Byristel
Farry Cloud
Ropert Downirs
Red Cross Stamp Booth Nets $251 for War Relief
In Marion city park on the first day of the three day sale a Red Cross booth sold stamps totaling 251 dollars and 5 cents with 325115 war stamps noted in the tally. Local volunteers assisted including Mrs H W Leffingwell and Mrs W E Failor among others while business owners awaited merchant totals at the end of the period.
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Red Cross
Marion City
Gramps
H. W. Leffingwell
WE Failor
Virginia Jackson
Gladys Jaccomerer
Paul Rose
Ruby Powles
R G Adams
E J Miller Reelected School Board Secretary
E J Miller was reelected secretary of the Mortom board of education on Wednesday evening. Alice Wallace was reelected clerk in the superintendent office. An audit firm was hired to examine the secretary and treasurer accounts.
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E J Miller
Mortom Board of Education
Alice Wallace
Mmc Gladret Hanser, Dunn and Company
Cedar Rapids
Thewriter Company
Iowa
Senool
Iowa Parades Mix Veterans and Officials in Des Moines Victory March
In Des Moines on Wednesday a bi party parade featured Democratic and Republican workers marching together. Veterans from World War I rode along the route, crutches and all, as officials from state and federal offices participated. The event reflected broad political unity despite tensions over the upcoming Iowa State Fair cancellation and mixed signals from government departments on fair exhibits and promotions.
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OF Moines
IDPA
Des Moines
Wednescar
Ganz
Federal
Bdigwigs
hlaArrer
Iowa State Fair
Defense Transportation
Joseph Eastman
Iowa Fair Board
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau
McCrabb Named Executive Secretary to Jones War Board
Des Moines reports list McCrabb as executive secretary to the Jones Rationing Board. The appointment is announced as the war effort continues with state office involvement and federal guidance shaping regional admin.
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McCrabb
Jones Rationing Board
Amamosa
Cratos
Anamosa
Eveter
Jones
War Powe
Raton
Coa
Nateral
Owe
Maenas Flag in Field Cited as Stasis to Blue
Fragmentary notes describe Maenas flag appearing in a field of blue, signaling an odd or symbolic stasis. The readable text lacks clear events, dates, or named organizations.
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Maenas
Wedding notices and committee changes in regional brief
An item from Oelwein reports the marriage of a couple linked to the Kuensmar and Szerzmen families and notes local connections at Sacred Heart. A Washington snippet mentions resignation and a newly formed commission or board with members including E F Bauer of West Cresier.
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Oelwein
Kuensmar Caughter
Marin S.erzmen
Oem
Francis Yourgs
Fre
Washington
Morrvas
Roche
Feeta
Oloroe
Ralora
30 Million Game Fish Stocked in Iowa This Year
DES MOINES AP The state conservation commission reports over 30 million game fish stocked in Iowa inland waters this year. Stockings target waters with adequate food, depth and suitable species. The program expands to provide fishing near home amid rubber shortages, focusing on waters near population centers. Reports from artificial lakes show improved fishing with bass over four pounds at Lake Wapello near Ottumwa and good crappie bullhead and bass fishing overall.
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Des Moines
State Conservation Commission
Iowa
Cedar Draft Board to Send 31 Men on Friday
Cedar county draft board plans to dispatch a group of 31 men on Friday at 5 30 am from Des Moines Street. The contingent includes named draftees from Cedar and surrounding towns with transfers to North Dakota and other destinations.
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Cedar Draft Board
Gacerre Tipton
Cedar County
Tinten Fr.das
M- Cuter
Des Moines
St .Adet
A.gert Jensen
North Dakota
Emil Later
Nechel
Harry Gert
Leider
Cecl
Suear Stanwood
Jore Fospaes
West Branch
Cyril O'sor Meckares
Vile Lewis Sander Loween
Kenneth Dauber
Starwood
Charles Thompson
Weert
Branc
Andrew Creveling
Tipeor
Hotare Campbell
Rayvoda Fauess
Lisbon
Harry Pete Sur Durant
Marvin Pede Sep
Neorasca
Everio
Buchanan Rye Ff Rivers
Tipton Wie
Roemer
Meccan
Peare
Maétier Tinter
Rucert Walser
West Lecer
Fragmentary Note on Ancient Capital and Walled City
Readable fragments reference a capital city of ancient times and a fortified wall. Mentions include a possible geographic setting and generic clues about defense and urban structure. No clear names, dates, or coordinates to identify the specific location.
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