Iowa City housing plan signs 680 new family units
The University of Iowa signed with the Federal Public Housing Authority to convert 340 barracks into two apartments each. Units arrive in a week or 10 days and will be built on 12 campus sites. Married veteran students with two or more children get first priority.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Federal Housing Authority
Geowus Horner
University Archhtect
Horner
FPHA
FHPA
Iowa
University
N A Gearhart Sells Hopkinton Drug Store
N A Gearhart, who has run a Hopkinton pharmacy for 49 years, has sold the business to Donald D. Smith. Gearhart started the drug store soon after graduating from the University of Iowa School of Pharmacy in 1897.
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Hopkinton
N. A
Three More Iowa Civil War Veterans Located
Iowa officials report three additional Civil War veterans living out of state. Amy Noll says national records reveal Francis Menger 106 in Tucson Arizona Marion Adair 98 in Fort Lyons Colorado and Michael Bondell formerly of Des Moines Nebraska. Four veterans remain in Iowa: Robert Millen 99 Melcher Shenandoah John M Gudgel Shenandoah James P Martin Sutherland and Ebenezer G McMurray Iowa City. Menger enrolled Gilbertville Iowa Adair lived in Mahaska county at enlistment Bondell was Des Moines resident at the time.
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Des Moines
Amy Noll
State Grand Army of the Republic
Iowa
Francis Menger
Tucson
Ariz
Marion Adair
Fort Lyons
Colo
Michael Bondell
Beatrice
Neb
Robert Millen
Melcher
Pencil Wound Fatal to Gazette Carrier Boy
Robert Cline 11 died two weeks after a playground fall led to a shoulder injury and a lead pencil lodged in his arm. He died in Iowa City from pneumonia and tetanus after treatment at West Union and University hospitals. Survived by parents five sisters and two brothers. Funeral held Friday at West Union cemetery.
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the Gazette
West Union
Robert Cline
J. M. Cline
Cedar Rapids Gazette
West Union Hospital
University Hospital
Iowa City
John Nus
Oliver Westphal
Clarence Wietenhagen
Lavern Federer
Fayette County
Betty Lou Cline
Cedar Rapids
Kenneth
California
James
Fayette
West Union Cemetery
Fayette to welcome woman attorney Miss Nagel
Fayette will add a woman attorney around Sept. 1 as Miss Ethel V. Nagel buys the practice and office equipment of the late O W Stevenson. A Jamestown North Dakota native, she holds B A and LL B degrees from the University of North Dakota and has worked as a court reporter and in Cedar Falls and Waterloo title offices.
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Fayette
Ethel V. Nagel
O. W. Stevenson
Miss Nagel
Jamestown
N. D
University of North Dakota
Cedar Falls
Title and Trust Company
Waterloo
Eastern Iowa Detours Listed by State Highway Commission
Three detours for the week ending July 13 cover U S 52 between Jackson and Dubuque counties with 16 miles paved Bellevue to Dubuque. Detour Iowa 62 runs Bellevue to Maquoketa with 3 miles paved and 20 miles gravel, then U S 61 from Maquoketa to Dubuque for 33 miles paved. Through traffic on U S 52 should follow U S 61 and Iowa 64 between Dubuque and Sabula. Detour Iowa 136 Jones to Clinton counties includes 8 miles of bridging and grading Oxford Junction to Lost Nation, routed over No 64 Wyoming to Maquoketa, and U S 61 Maquoketa to the junction with Iowa 136, all paved. Iowa 261 Linn county includes 6 miles bridging Johnson county line to Mt Vernon with 6 miles gravel local roads for local traffic and through traffic via U S 218 Iowa City to Cedar Rapids and Iowa 64 Cedar Rapids to the junction of Iowa 64 and Iowa 261, all paved.
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Ames
State Highway Commission
U. S&s. 52
Jackson-Dubuque
Bellevue
Dubuque
Iowa
Maquoketa
U.S. 61
U.S. 52
Iowa 64
Sabula
Jones-Clinton
Oxford Junction
Lost Nation
Wyoming
U. S. 61
Linn County
Johnson County
Mt. Vernon
Cedar River Bridge
Bridge
U.S. 218
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Iowa 100th Anniversary Float Steals Elks Parade Show
A float honoring Iowa’s 100th anniversary and invoking the nickname Sioux City Sue led the Iowa contingent in the Ben evolent and Protective Order of Elks parade. About 100000 spectators lined Fifth Avenue for the event.
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New York
Iowa
Sioux City
Sue
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Fifth Avenue
Widow of Hotel Fire Victim Seeks 30000 Damages
In Dubuque a widow filed a district court suit seeking 30000 in damages for the death of Bernard Dollarhide, 31, a Chicago bus driver, in the Canfield hotel fire on June 9. The petition accuses the hotel of negligence by allowing cigarette stubs to be deposited in a cardboard box and failing to provide adequate fire escapes. It also says parts of the hotel were made of highly inflammable material.
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Dubuque
Bernard Dollarhide
Chicago
Canfield
Iowa News in Brief Highlights Local Changes and Events
Tipton two World War II veterans enter business purchasing Quality Grocery from Forest Chamberlain and Curve Inn and filling station from F E Waener. McGregor names Rev E G Steinman new pastor. Anamosa raises 223 dollars for Salvation Army. Clermont hosts two day city park celebration August 10 11 by Commercial club first since before wartime. Anamosa to organize Izaak Walton League women’s chapter at courthouse July 23. Marengo clergy George E Steele and wife serve on Young People’s conference faculty at Oskaloosa through July 17.
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Tipton
Lloyd Lind
Forest Chamberlain
Dewey Peterson
F. E. Waener
Mcgregor
E. G Steinman
Marquette
Wyoming
Anamosa
Salvation Army
Clermont
Commercial Club
Izaak Walton League
Jones County
Marengo
George E. Steele
Young People’s Conference
Oskaloosa
William, Harless
Ames
Clergy and community notes from various towns
A synod executive will occupy the Presbyterian church pulpit this Sunday. The Rev Paul Gooch installed as pastor at St John’s Lutheran La Crosse Wisconsin. Betty Dawes and Howard Hora wed July 6 at Davenport St John’s Methodist. Civic league to hold homecoming picnic in Viola. Clayton county Legion posts to meet July 16 in St Olaf. Clarence E Kenna named Manchester Legion commander with new officers listed. B W Nagel sells tavern to Robert Specht Hazelton. Lavada Destival marries Richard Weitman of Hazleton. West Union tool house at Country Club to be rebuilt after a fire. losses include mower gear and fuel.
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Wyoming
Betty Dawes
Orlie Dawes
Howard Hora
Louie Hora
Olin
St. John’s Methodist Church
Davenport
Viola
The
Civic League
Mcgregor
Clayton County
Manchester
Clarence E. Kenna
Manchester Legion Post
Donald Dolphin
James Ware
Harry Kelsey
George Keller
Forrest Scanlan
Ward Daniels
Vera Faust
Harry Riley
Thomas Tracey
William Snyder
Earlville
B. W. Nagel
Robert Specht
Dyersville
Hazleton
L. D. Destival
Lavada
Pie
Richard Weitman
K. F. Weitman
Fort Evistas
Hazleton High School
West Union
Country Club
John L Lewis to Meet UMW Officials in District 13
John L Lewis UMW president, born Lucas Iowa, planned talks with District 13 UMW officials Friday after a visit to Chariton on Thursday. Also noted is a probate notice in Linn County Iowa announcing a July 1 hearing in Cedar Rapids for the will of George Brinton McClellan with Arthur Axmear as Clerk and legal counsel Yessler and Fahey.
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ALBIA
John L. Lewis
The
United Mine Workers
District 13
Lewis
Lucas
Chariton
State of Iowa
Linn County
George Brinton McClellan
Court House
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Probnic
Ortte
School Bus Case Under Advisement in Algona
District Judge Harry Narey heard arguments on whether a public school bus may pick up parochial pupils along established routes. The Silver Lake district seeks a declaratory judgment allowing private school riders on public buses. The state argues it violates the constitution and school funds rules.
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Algona, Ta
Harry Narey
Emmetsburg
Silver Lake Consolidated
Palo Alto
Silver Lake
R G Yoder
Oscar Strauss
Luke Linnan
Algona
Dennis Kellehrer
Fort Dodge
George Murray
Sheldon
University Purchases Beckmanns Painting
Iowa City announces the University of Iowa has bought Beckmanns Carnival by Max Beckmann. The 1943 oil, made during his exile in Holland, was praised as the era’s top painting in America this summer during the university’s summer exhibition that began June 16.
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Iowa City
Max Beckmann
United States
University of Iowa
Earl E. Harper
School of Fine Arts
Holland
America
Break in Water Main Strands Iowa City in River
A 12 inch water main beneath the Iowa River broke Thursday, cutting water to the western city. West side later received supply via a cross river line at the Burlington Street Bridge. Superintendent C L Patterson said divers will likely repair the line about six feet under water after two prior breaks.
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the Gazette
Iowa City
Iowa River
Burlington Street
C. L. Patterson
Sis
Phone Buildings For Delaware County
Manchester reports a quarter million dollars in improvements by the Central Iowa Telephone company this year. Work begins on a Hopkinton building and new fireproof structures rise in Manchester Greeley Lamont and Ryan with a dial system slated for Manchester.
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Manchester
Central Iowa Telephone Company
Delaware County
W. L. Agee
Marengo
Hopkinton
Greeley
Lamont and
Ryan
Time boosts price to 20 cents on stands
Time magazine announced a price increase to 20 cents on newstands and 6.50 for annual subscriptions. The previous rates were 15 cents per copy and 5 dollars a year.
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New York
Time Magazine
Veteran Doctor Retiring After 42 Years of Service
Dr. George H. West, a physician and surgeon, retires after 42 years, delivering 2707 babies and performing 1500 major operations. Armstrong designates Sunday as Dr West day with a honoring program. He studied at Northwestern, practiced in Marengo and Tiffin before Emmet County, recalling early medical hardships. The West family plans to relocate to Highland Park, Chicago, for son George Jr entering Northwestern medical school.
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Armstrong, In
Ins
George H. West
Dr. West
Armstrong
Richland County
Wisconsin
Northwestern University College of Medicine
Marengo
Tiffin
Emmet County
West
Highland Park
Chicago
George, Jr
Northwestern University School of Medicine
Miles Urges Housing Action to Back Rent Control
Des Moines AP reports Democratic gubernatorial candidate Frank Miles says a special Iowa legislative session should also address speeding up housing. He calls housing the bottleneck creating rent control need and urges price ceilings on food clothing and medicine, noting veterans’ housing as priority. No comment from the governor’s office.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Frank Miles
Miles
Two Iowa Jaycee Officers Appointed
Ottumwa – Dwight Wallace, president of the Iowa Senior Chamber of Commerce, announced the appointment of Art Johnson of Ottumwa as secretary and Ralph Robinson of Ames as treasurer of the state organization. Lois D Gilbert of Ottumwa becomes editor of the Jaycee newspaper Action, replacing Leo Sarcone. A dinner for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints leaders from Salt Lake City, including George A. Smith, will be held in Ottumwa next week as part of a tour along the old Mormon trail.
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Ottumwa
Dwight Wallace
Iowa Senior Chamber of Commerce
Art Johnson
Ralph Robinson
Ames
Russ la Vine
Des Moines
Wallace
Lois D Gilbert
Action
Jaycee
Leo Sarcone
Church of Latter Day Saints
Salt Lake City
Iowa
George A. Smith
Utah Latter Day Saints
No Iowans in House Behind British Loan
Washington report notes the 3.75 billion pound loan to Britain faces a narrow House vote. All eight Iowa congressmen oppose the measure, while Senate passage is cited and Democratic leaders claim at least 200 supporters in the House.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Iowa
Senate
House
Notice of Executor Appointment for Fredericka Brems Estate
Notice states George Frederick Brems No 8666 has been appointed executor of Fredericka Brems of Linn County Iowa on July 11 1946. Creditors to contact the undersigned and claims to be filed in Linn County District Court. A separate notice announces administration of Bessie Krouse estate with the administrator appointed on the same date.
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Towa
Linn County
Fredericka Brems
Iown
State of Iowa
Glyen
Bessie Krouse
Eee
Iowa
Air Show Sunday at Independence Dedication Event
Independence hosts an air show Sunday afternoon for the airport dedication and Iowa centennial observance. The Independence post of the American Legion sponsors the event with parachute jumps, comedy races, and a 180 degree power off spot landing contest for Iowa airmen. US Army equipment will be on display and Mayor Charles Jones will speak. net proceeds aid Peoples hospital building project.
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Gazette
Independence
Iowa
Independence Post
The
American Legion
U S. Army
Charles Jones
Bn Peoples Hospital
Iowa City Woman Plans Europe Voyage With Husband
Mrs Edwin Elder departs Sunday for Fort Hamilton New York then sails to Europe to join her husband a staff sergeant in Weil Baden Germany She expects to live there two years Mrs Arthur C Tillson and their daughter Bette Jane await instructions to sail to join Col Tillson in Vienna Austria for a year after arrival.
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Iowa City
Edwin Elder
Fort Hamilton
N. Y
Europe
Weisbaden
Germany
Arthur C. Tillson
Bette Jane
Col Tillson
Vienna
Austria
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N. A. Gearhart
Hopkinton Drug
DIAL
Sdelivery i Service
C.O.D
John M. Konen
D. E. Hakes
Associated Press
Highway 2
Donnellson
Jowans
Rock Island, Ill
Phil Clarkson
Naval Intelligence
Wrysiual
Helen van Ryswyk
Marilyn Robertson
Shellsburg
Youth For Christ Coe Chapel
Jeweler
Lan Renee Ee
Sioux City Sue
Iowa News
Merchants National Bank
Wees
Federal Reserve Bank
Howard Ball
Fred W. Smith
James “E. Seamilton
Ad Peters
F Steinberg
Arthur Axmear
Yessler and Fahey
Commonwealth Dining Room
Second Ave
Beckmann
11Th St
Marion
St. Joseph
Lely
SIIA
Azusa
Andrews Sisters
Bing Crosby
Alamo
Benny Goodman
Atomic Power
Buchanan Brothers
Harry James
Wee
Spike Jones
Black Magic
MacDonald
Sanford
William Pryor
George Frederick Brems
Harold Krouse
Wm. M Johnston
Papito
Norwich
KREBS
Flower Shop
Third Ave
Furniture Bargains
State Furniture CO
First Street
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