Flood Waters Break Dike at Sioux City
Flood waters from the Floyd river broke a dike near Thirty-first Street in Sioux City flooding lowlands of Springdale. Authorities evacuated residents as water seeped under the dike and river rise projected across streets near Twenty-eighth and stockyards. A four foot wall breached the dike at Thirty-first Street, widening the cut to about 25 feet as officials monitor conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Floyd River
Springdale
Thirty-first Street
Weather Bureau
Twenty Eighth Street
Twenty-eighth Street
R. Manderson
James and Merrill
Sioux River Valley
Anderson
Akron
Tama Farm Land Flooded by Iowa River
Special to The Gazette reports Tama farm land near the Iowa River was flooded Friday. Water covered the Columbia stub road southwest of town and reached the doors of Indian homes on the reservation west of Tama, submerging many acres of Indian corn fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama
Towa
Columbia Stub
Cedar River recedes near Waterloo dam after crest
The Cedar River above the dam near Waterloo is slowly falling to 16.2 feet, down from a crest of 16.6 feet on Thursday. The normal level above the dam is 12.9 feet, and the Iowa Public Service Company powerhouse stage shows the decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Cedar River
Iowa Public Service Company
Iowa Supreme Court Admits 30 New Lawyers for Military Service
The Iowa supreme court announced the admission of 30 candidates to the practice of law who will enter some branch of the military or federal service in the next days. They passed written exams and received special orals scheduled earlier than June 16. Included are Dorothy J. Awes Cedar Rapids Louise Q. Beyer OPA Forrest C. Mercer William E. Seltzer Leila M. Wegerster Iowa City Arthur V. Hatter Marengo Lloyd H. Strand Decorah Alfred M. Wooleyhan Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
Dorothy J. Awes
Cedar Rapids
John R. Day
Louise
Thriftrip Ride Finders Launch In Iowa Aid Plan
Three central Iowa businessmen introduce Thriftrip Inc Ride Finders to ease fuel and tire shortages. Agents at filling stations issue Thriftrip cards serving as passports to match riders with drivers, charging riders and agents one cent per mile, with waivers limiting liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Iowa
Paul Franzenburg
Conrad Food Locker
Harvey Uhlenhopp
Hampton Attorney
Max Belz
Holland Grain
Mutual President Seeks Tax Credit on Life Premiums
Julian S. Myrick, vice-president of Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York, urged a tax credit for life insurance premiums at an Iowa Association of Life Underwriters meeting. He said premiums support the war effort by financing it, protecting family finances, and countering inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Julian S. Myrick
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
Iowa Association of Life Underwriters
Band Concert Fans To Sit on Benches
Sibley Iowa fans shift to park bench seating as new wooden benches are installed for band concerts. City authorities approved the benches to improve listening spots for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibley
Ins
New Chemistry Courses At Iowa U Train War Industry Analysis
Prof. George Glockler announced two analytical chemistry courses as part of the wartime program under Dean Dawson. Basic analytical chemistry trains laboratory technicians. instrumental analysis covers instrument use and maintenance. An orientation meeting is set for Wednesday, June 10, in the chemistry auditorium. Courses open to women as well as men amid strong demand for women technicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
George Glockler
Chemistry Department
University of Iowa
F. M. Dawson
College of Engineering
Mississippi Rises but No Danger Seen
Rapid rises in the Mississippi River began Wednesday in McGregor and are forecast to continue through the week. Islands and bottomlands are above flood levels and property near the river remains mostly safe. The stage is expected at 15.15 feet by Sunday or Monday, the highest since 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcgregor
Mississippi
Thriftrip Stations Eyes Iowa Network Expansion
Passing motorists may stop with costs partially paid by a waiting rider heading that way. Several Thriftrip stations are already set up and many applicants as agents are under investigation. Franzenburg says sponsors aim to build a statewide intrastate network of Thriftrip stations across Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thriftrip, Inc
Tom Thumb
Barnum
Thriftrip
Franzenburg
Iowa
Clayton County 34 Men Inducted for Limited Service
Thirty four Clayton county men are called for induction at Des Moines June 9 with thirty three from class 1-A and one from 1-B. The group includes five men from the third registration and one twenty year old plus four over forty. Vernon A. Luddington will lead the 1-B contingent aboard a chartered bus alongside Leonard Meyer and 31 others including Paul Hafke Leo Ash Fischer Reinitz Ronald Hunt La Vern Stoefler Marvin Krause H Larson August Bissell Homer Griffith Thomas Ivory Elmer Scarff Gene Downing Milton Hahn Myron Dettmann Vernon Rademacher Ben Kurth Joseph Kuehl Glenn Connolly Roy Boleyn Gerald Mielke Charles Weir Marvin Amling Willis Meier Chris Anderson Leo Becker Carroll Appleton Richard Riemath Ray Lamphier Alfred Fristoph and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleader
Clayton County
Des Moines
Leonard Meyer
Turkey River
Vernon A. Luddington
Farmersburg
Leonard O. Meyer
Turkeyer
Paul W. Hafke
Farme
Leo L. Ash
Edgewood
Fischer Reinitz
Guttenberg
Ronald G. Hunt
LaVern F. Stoeffler
Marvin A. Kraus
McGregor
Ee H. Larson
Elkader
August E. Bissell
Colesburg
Homer L. Griffith
Thomas V. Ivory
Strawberry Point
Elmer J. Scarff
St. Olaf
Gene M. Downing
Milton L. Hahn
Marquette
Myron J. Dettmann
Monona
Vernon H. Rademacher
Ben J. Kurth
Luana
Joseph G. Kuehl
Glenn J. Connolly
Roy Boleyn
Volga
Gerald D. Mielke
Charles O. Weir
Marvin H. Amling
Elkport
Willis R. Meier
Chris E. Anderson
Leo H. Becker
Carroll B. Appleton
Richard E. Riemath
Ray Sylvester Lamphier
Arling
Alfred Fristoph
Gutten
Waukon Furniture Dealer Struck by Lightning
WAUKON INL Willard Martin a local furniture dealer was struck by lightning while walking past a residence Thursday. He suffered shock and bruises but was reported recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
INL
Willard Martin
Martin
Missing Corp Dean Goodman Links in North English
North English residents report Corporal Dean Goodman missing after a family note from Mr. and Mrs. Dan Goodman asks for information. The brief item notes the grandson’s service and seeks any sightings or contact regarding his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Goodman
North English
Dan Goodman
Corp. Dean
Iowans Seek WAAC Officer Training Amid Enlistment Surge
About 450 applications for WAAC officer school were on file at Des Moines recruitment by Friday. Applications up to midnight and mail postmarked June 4 were accepted. Applicants will take mental fitness tests and face board interviews after initial screening. Physical exams are required before induction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
WAAC
WAAC Applications Move at Cedar Rapids Office
Twenty two WAAC applications were filed at the Cedar Rapids recruiting station under Sergt. Verne Small. One woman was ordered to report to Des Moines for a mental examination. About 75 eastern Iowa women applied, but only 22 forms remained. The Seventh corps area quota is under 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAAC
Cedar Rapids
Verne Small
Des Moines
Eastern Iowa
Small
Seventh Corps
Iowa approves key contracts for Woodward state hospital building
Des Moines AP Iowa’s interim legislative committee approved the main contracts for the $212000 custodial building at the Woodward state hospital. Kucharo Construction holds the general contract for $156242.85, Wheatland Cedar Rapids for plumbing and heating at $36449.29, Capital City Electric for wiring at $4690. Two funding requests for Iowa State Curator Ora Williams were referred for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Legislative Interim Committee
State Hospital
Woodward
Kucharo Construction Company
Wheatland Company
Cedar Rapids
Capital City Electric Company
Iowa State
Ora Williams
Williams
Iowa
Iowa State Grants 711 Degrees at 71st Commencement
Iowa State college holds its seventy first commencement exercises with 711 degrees awarded by Dr. Charles E. Finley who will address the graduates. An at home for graduates and friends precedes the ceremony, followed by reunions, meetings, and alumni events on campus and in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College
Charles E. Finley
Finley
Alumni Fund Trustees
Memorial Union Council
The
Alumni Association
Research Foundation
Great Hall
Memorial Union
Decorah Man Ed Gossman Freed On Bail After Death Probe
In Decorah Ed Gossman released on bail of 3500 provided by relatives after being held for the grand jury in the Charles B. McIntire death investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Ed Gossman
Charles B. McIntire
Civilian defense training expands in Cedar Rapids amid warning
A Midwest Next warning spurs Cedar Rapids to accelerate civilian protection training. About 4 160 volunteers will train for 16 service classifications from general courses to gas defense and emergency roles with sessions across multiple classes and shifts. Enrollment details are available at 30641.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Seventh Corps Area
Red Cross
Old Grant High School
Civilian Defense Office
H. E. Kepler
Carl Kirwin
Final Sessions Saturday In Girls Swim School
The annual YWYM girls free learn to swim school ends Saturday with 140 girls in four sessions. Instructors and tests follow early reviews. top swimmers may earn a free pin and minnow ecard after a 30 foot swim and edge turn. Parents may observe. continuation requires YMCA memberships on Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W.Y.M
Margaret Mineck
Don Clapsaddle
Lucille Lash
Betty Konigsmark
Betty Lou Soukup
Clifford Morrison
Gurney Day
Name Origin of the Saxophone
The instrument saxophone derives its name from its inventor Adolphe Sax, credited with creating the reed woodwind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxophone
Adolphe Sax
Des Moines Firms Win $340000 Women’s Army Center Contracts
The Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps training center at Fort Des Moines will start with four contracts totaling 340000 dollars awarded Friday by Major A A Baustian area engineer. Des Moines firms receive all awards for initial construction with work due by August 14. The program covers about 100 buildings costing roughly 3 million dollars, with another bidding phase in two weeks. First awards include remodeling 12 barracks units by William Knudson and Sons for 90000 dollars, heating and plumbing by Pothoff Rosene and Golf Plumbing 2nd Heating for 40000 dollars, three classrooms by Kuchara Construction and Union Construction for 200000 dollars, and a coal dock by William Knudson and Sons for 9000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Parade Grounds
William Knudson and Sons
Des Moines
Pothoff-Rosene Company
Golf Plumbing 2Nd Heating Company
Kuchara Construction Company
Union Construction Company
Local weddings and engagement notices across Decorah San Diego St Paul and Toledo
At First Congregational church in San Diego on June 6, Franc es Woodward Anderson formerly of Decorah will wed Leslie S. Morrow of San Diego. Miss Olive Hovden of Ridgeway and Gordon Sherrard of St. Paul wed May 30. Dorothy Kouba of Vining to Donald Butterfield of Tama announce an engagement and June 21 wedding in Vining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
First Congregational Church
San Diego
Calif
Frances Woodward Anderson
Leslie S. Morrow
Chicago
O. R. Worford
Jeanette Schall Wagner
A A. C. Woodward
St. Paul
Olive Hovden
Gilbert G. Hovden
Ridgeway
Gordon Sherrard
Toledo
Paul Kouba
Vining
Dorothy
Donald Butterfield
Charles Butterfield
Tama
Kouba
Butterfield
Tama High School
American Television Institute
Collins Radio Company
Cedar Rapids
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lowa
Tama Farm
U. S
Mise Awes
George Awes
Sixth Avenue SE
Wooleyhansis
J. C. Wooleyhan
Fifth Avenue SE
Thriftrip, Inc., Ride Find
Ers
Ldp.a
Chris Riggert
Grundy Center
Ralph Graves
Mutual
Icecar Rapi Tdar
Stusak
Sixteenth Avenue
Bacon
Ender
Young Roosters U
Iowa U
Clayton
C.R
Cornell
Doug Anderson
Jimmy
Jean Raplinger
Aline
General Operations
Nabisco
U.S
Ueros US Eng
National Biscuit Company
Fox de Luxe
Bombardment Insurance
W. D. Ralston
Weston D. Ralston
Insurance Bever Building
First Avenue
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!