Luther College Faces Major Fire Damage at Old Main
Decorah locals report Old Main gutted by fire believed sparked by lightning. Loss exceeds 100000 dollars with insurance at 85000, as crews from multiple towns battled flames and salvaged records. Summer session proceeds with other campus buildings serving students.
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Elkader Pupils Invest 1257 in War Stamps
The Elkader public schools sold 1257 dollars in war stamps over a four month drive. In May the students bought 283.20 dollars worth. The district enrolls about 325 pupils and the campaign was directed by Dean Raymond Schlicher of the junior college.
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Carnival Worker Stabbed in Des Moines Dies
Harold F. McCasland died from stab wounds after a carnival fight in Des Moines. Police plan to detain Robert Vandevere and Ed Maupin, both described as Black and from Des Moines, on an assault with intent to murder charge. Vandevere allegedly stabbed McCasland during an argument after a clash over show admittance. Both suspects have been free on $5,000 bond since pleading innocent Friday.
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People Who Misuse Old Tires Cannot Get Replacements
The Iowa rationing board orders not to issue new or recapped tires to those who have misused old tires. Local boards will deny replacements to applicants with unsuitable tire care. Inspectors may require proof that a tire became unusable only through abuse or neglect. A coal truck driver example noted improper wear on heavy loads.
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Tornado damages farms near Lake Park in Ia
Farmers estimate about 60000 damage after a Saturday night tornado swept through Lake Park area seven miles wide. The storm at 7 p.m. destroyed buildings on five of twelve farms, but no lives were lost. Families fled in cars or hid in basements or ditches as rains followed. Stock recovery continued Monday.
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Lime Springs couple wed at Canoe Ridge church
Dorothy Jeanette Lien daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Lien Glenwood township became the bride of James Strike Lime Springs. The ceremony was performed by Rev Alfred Bredesen. Their home will be on a farm near Lime Springs.
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Viola Youth On Pigeon Linked Navy Casualty List
The United States Navy casualty list No. 4 released Monday includes several Eastern Iowa names, with Glen E. Michels of Viola among the missing after his auxiliary vessel, the Pigeon, was sunk in Manila Bay. Michels enlisted June 17, 1940, and has not been heard from since November. his family in Linn County remains hopeful. A North English youth, LeRoy V. Murphy, 22, reported prisoner of war in the Japanese area, is also noted with his wife and mother Nearby.
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Virginia
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Three Killed in Holiday Weekend Auto Accidents
Memorial day weekend fatalities push Iowa highway deaths up to six for last week and 181 for the year. The Hendon crash near Hubbard killed Godfrey Goret ske, 60, and wife Mina, 55, of Providence Sunda. J Edwin Moran, 35, of Clinton died Saturday when his car overturned in Clinton County.
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Henry Luce Urges U S to Carry Liberty Worldwide
Henry Luce publisher of Life Time and For tune magazines told Grinnell College that moral rights must underlie the world’s future order. He urged American leadership as a key factor in shaping global affairs and said Americans bear responsibility to spread the project of human liberty abroad. Luce received a doctor of laws degree at the college ceremony, alongside Grinnell alumnus Paul H. Appleby, undersecretary of...
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Riverside Alumni Banquet At Trinity Methodist Church
Riverside High School alumni association held its annual banquet and meeting Friday evening at Trinity Methodist Church with the class of and guests in attendance.
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Weather favorable for Iowa primary day amid heavy rainfall
In Iowa Lamont reports 1.58 inches of rain the heaviest statewide. Other readings include Mason City .79 Decorah .38 Sioux City .32 and Fort Dodge .31. Sunday's high reached 89 in Iowa City with a low of 58 at Inwood.
Upper Iowa Honors Two With Degrees At Commencement
The eighty six annual commencement exercises at Upper Iowa University awarded two honorary degrees. Rev William E Butler pastor of several Methodist churches and a 1917 graduate was granted a doctor of divinity. Milo Roy Maltbie a New York public service commission chair and 1892 graduate received a law degree. Cameron Self led John W Dickman contest, with Claude Welch winning Clarke Craig ministerial prize and Fawcett oratorical contest second. Craig Whitney and Henry Lewis earned further honors, with LaVerne Gremmels receiving Pi Rho Zeta business medal.
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West Union
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LaVerne Gremmels
Oelwein
Pi Rho Zeta Business Administration
Iowa Deaths Report From Manchester and Nearby
Delaware county resident Mrs. Charles C. Noble aged 78 dies at home after a lingering illness funeral services held at Shelly chapel burial in Greeley cemetery survivors include husband Charles Noble of Manchester and several nieces and nephews. Manchester resident Harry Turner 60 dies at home near Madison services held and burial in Oakland cemetery he is survived by three sisters and three brothers. Strawberry Point notices for J J Byrnes Clinton born on a Cox Creek farm died in Clinton survivors include a wife Elizabeth Behrns and three children. Mrs J S Blair 85 lifelong resident dies at home burial in Columbus City cemetery she was Ada Stapp. Frank Coffman 77 dies at his son Johns home South English services held Sunday. William H Waltermire of Winthrop dies. services held in Muscatine area.
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Eight Iowa Navy Recruiters Complete Training
Eight Iowans have finished a 60 day training period at San Diego naval base and will join navy recruiting service in Iowa. After 30 days more basic recruiting at Des Moines main station they receive permanent posts in their home communities. Named are John R. Van Osdel Franklin B. Everett Charles J. Robinson John B. Turner Marvin K. Johnson Robert A. Knudson Thomas C. Hutchinson Wallace W. Huff with Hutchinson to Mason City and others to Iowa stations.
Former Marion farm laborer dies in auto crash near Lincoln
Harold E. Richard 28 of Marion Iowa died when his car ran off the road and hit a culvert near Lincoln Nebraska. Two Sioux City women 18 Louella Smith and Mildred Phillips were seriously injured and 18 year old LeRoy Jones was less seriously hurt. Richard recently worked for F E Breneman Marion.
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Winneshiek County to Induct 37 Men for Army June 9
Decorah will host the county selective service board as 37 men depart for Fort Des Moines for induction on June 9. It marks the largest contingent from Winneshiek since conscription began, with dozens listed from Decorah Ossian Spillville Postville Cedar Rapids Calma Mabel Spencer and other towns, including volunteers.
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This Is No Time To Quit Fellows McGREGOR The Garnaville Horse Thief Detec
The Garnerville Horse Thief Detective association voted to discontinue after a long run begun after the Civil War in Clay ton county. The volunteer mounted patrol once deterred thieves, with membership passed from father to eldest son, but none of the original riders survive now. Several members who voted to discontinue are descendants of the first riders.
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Navy Opens Enlistment to Negroes in V-6 Class Des Moines
DES MOINES AP The navy began accepting enlistments of Negroes for general service in V-6 or naval reserve, not just mess attendant roles. Lieut Truman Jones said applicants can seek special construction work as well. The central division quotas 35 per week, Des Moines office can accept one per week, with no limit on mess attendant or construction enlistments.
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Graduation Week Begins at Iowa State with 700 Graduates
Graduation week at Iowa State opens with religious services for graduates Sunday morning. The Iowa State Symphony Orchestra and glee clubs present their spring concert in the afternoon. Friday and Saturday events begin with the senior promenade Thursday night at the president's home. Commencement begins at 8 PM followed by class reruns. Alumni breakfasts, Memorial Union meetings, and a Twenty-Five Year Faculty club reception mark Saturday activities.
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Millersburg Alumni Elect Officers At Reunion
One hundred two alumni registered Friday night at Millersburg High School gym for a reunion and party. Clement O'Meara class of 1942 served as master of ceremonies. Officers elected include Erma Danshill as president Walter Humphrey as vice president Trevis Smith as secretary and Mrs Esther Fuller as treasurer.
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Clarifying Terms in Fabric and Lighting Labels in 1900s Paper
The excerpt critiques fabric names like solid rock maple and jacquard tapestry describing cheaper textiles such as denim crash homespun ratine and broadloom rugs. It notes misused terms and warns that 1ES lamps must carry Ilu a Engineers Society quality tags.
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