Flood Waters Break Dike at Sioux City
Floyd river flood breaks a dike near Thirty first street in Sioux City causing water to pour into lowlands and seep under the dike at multiple east side points. Weather officials predict rising river levels near Twenty eighth street then steadying with evacuations continuing to protect families.
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
Tama Farm Land Flooded by Iowa River Near Tama
Flood waters from the Iowa River swamped farm land near Tama on Friday. Water covered the Columbia stub road southwest of town and rose to doorways of Indian homes on the reservation west of Tama. Many acres of Indian corn were under water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Tama
Iowa River
Columbia Stub
Cedar River recedes at Waterloo dam after crest
The Cedar River above the dam in Waterloo was easing to 16.2 feet Friday, down from 16.6 feet on Thursday. Normal level above the dam is 12.9 feet, and the Lyon County power plant observed the crest before the decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Cedar River
Iowa Public Service Company
Iowa Supreme Court Admits 30 Lawyers for Military Service
The Iowa Supreme Court announced that 30 candidates have been admitted to the practice of law and will enter military or federal service soon. The new attorneys passed written tests and had special oral exams on June 16. Admissions include Dorothy J. Awes, John R. Day, Louise Q. Beyer, and others from Iowa City Cedar Rapids Marengo Decorah and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Q. Beyer
OPA
Forrest C. Mercer
William E. Seltzer
Leila M. Wegersley
Iowa City
Arthur V. Hatter
Marengo
Lloyd H. Strand
Decorah
Alfred M. Wooleyhan
Cedar Rapids
Thriftrip Ride Finders to Help Share Travel Costs
Three central Iowa businessmen launch Thriftrip Ride Finders wartime service to pair riders with drivers. Agents distribute cards at stations acting as clearing houses, charging one cent per mile shared between driver and rider, with receipts reinvested to expand stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ONRAD
IDPA
Iowa
Central
Paul Franzenburg
Conrad Food Locker
Harvey Uhlenhopp
Hampton Attorney
Max Belz
Holland Grain
Thriftrip
Mutual President Seeks Tax Credit on Life Premiums
Julian S Myrick vice-president of Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York urged a tax credit for life insurance premiums at an Iowa Association of Life Underwriters meeting. He warned that rising taxes and living costs threaten the ability of citizens to maintain insurance for families and argued life policy dollars support the war effort, economic security at home, and curb 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
In Sibley Iowa the decline in short ages of listeners shifts concert habits. City fathers approve new wooden benches at the park to provide seating for band concerts, replacing car listening spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibley
Ins
New Chemistry Courses At Iowa U Train War Industry Analysts
Iowa City Prof George Glockler announced two analytical chemistry courses under the War program directed by Dean F M Dawson. Basic analytical chemistry trains lab technicians. Instrumental analysis covers use and care of instruments. An organization meeting is set for Wednesday June 10 at 7 p.m. to arrange class hours. Courses are open to women and men with high school chemistry or equivalent required for the first course.
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 Near McGregor
Rapid Mississippi river rise began Wednesday at McGregor and is expected to continue through the week. Islands and bottomlands are inundated but property damage is unlikely as most nearby homes sit above the high water mark. Forecast calls for a 15 14 foot stage by Sunday or Monday,highest since 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Mcgregor
Mississippi
Thirty four Clayton selectees called for Des Moines induction
Clayton county men head to the Des Moines induction center June 9 with 33 in class 1-A and one in 1-B. The list includes five who registered in the third registration and names numerous selectees from Farmington Guttenberg Edgewood Elkader Monona Strawberry Point and other locales. Leonard Meyer of Turkey River was previously rejected for teeth work and is included after completion. Vernon A. Luddington is noted as the first 1-B volunteer departing by bus with 33 others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleader
Clayton County
Des Moines
Leonard Meyer
Turkey River
Vernon A. Luddington
Farmersburg
Leonard O. Meyer
Paul W. Hafke
Leo L. Ash
Edgewood
Fischer R. Reinitz
Guttenberg
Ronald G. Hunt
LaVern F. Stoeffler
Luana
Joseph G. Kuehl
Elkader
Glenn J. Connolly
Ray Boleyn
Volga
Gerald D. Mielke
Monona
Charles O. Weir
McGregor
Marvin H. Amling
Elkport
Willis R. Meier
Chris E. Anderson
Strawberry Point
Leo H. Becker
Carroll B. Appleton
Richard E. Riemath
Ray Sylvester Lamphier
Arlington
Alfred F. Christoph
Frank Quinlan
Paul Kirscht
Gregory J. Peters
Waukon man struck by lightning survives injuries
Willard Martin, a Waukon furniture dealer, remained in recovery after being struck by lightning Thursday while walking past a residence hit by the bolt. He suffered shock and bruises but survives the incident in this Iowa town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Dean Goodman Missed In Action With MacArthur
North English reports Corp Dean Goodman, grandson of Mr and Mrs Dan Goodman, recorded missing in action by the war department. Goodman served with Gen MacArthur and Gen Wainwright during the Bataan campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Goodman
War Department
Corp. Dean Goodman
Goodman
MacArthur
Wainwright
Bataan
Hundreds of Iowans Apply for WAAC Officer Training
About 450 applications for WAAC officer training were on file at the Des Moines recruiting office by Friday. Applications accepted through June 4 postmarks, with mental fitness tests and board interviews to follow. Cedar Rapids station reported 22 applications with 75 town women applying. Seventh corps area quota is under 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
WAAC
Cedar Rapids
Verne Small
Small
Seventh Corps
Iowa Interim Panel Approves Major Woodward Hospital Contracts
Des Moines AP Iowa legislative interim committee approves main contracts for the Woodward state hospital building project totaling 212000 dollars. Kucharo Construction secures general contract 156242.85 dollars Wheatland Company lands 36449.29 for plumbing and heating Capital City Electric wins 84690 for electrical work.
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
Wiliams
Iowa
Iowa State to Grant 711 Degrees Friday Night
Iowa State College will hold its seventy first commencement exercises Friday night with degrees to be granted by Dr Charles E Finley president. After the ceremony alumni and friends will gather for reunions on and off campus. Saturday features business meetings lunches receptions and banquets with alumni and faculty groups meeting including the Twenty five Year Faculty club reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College
Charles E. Finley
Finley
Alumni
Memorial Union Council
Alumni Association
Research Foundation
Great Hall of
Memorial Union
Decorah Man Released on Bail in McIntire Death Case
Ed Gossman, held for the grand jury in the Charles B. McIntire death case, is released on bail of 4500 furnished by relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Ed Gossman
Charles B. McIntire
Civilian Defense expands training in Cedar Rapids amid warning
A Midwest warning spurs Cedar Rapids to boost Civilian Defense training with 4160 volunteers planned for 16 service classifications. Classes cover general and gas defense, first aid, fire defense, and specialized roles. sessions run at YWCA, Franklin High, and Cedar Rapids public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Iowa
Civiilian
Cedar Rapids
Seventh Corps
Red Cross
Civil Wins Defense Service
YWCA
Franklin High School
Final Sessions Saturday In Girls Swim School
The annual YW-Y Maite free learn to swim program closes Saturday with 140 girls at the Y pool for instruction. Sessions review bobbing kicking breathing and test readiness. A final beginner test offers a free pin for passing the deep water challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl
Margaret Mineck
Don Clapsaddle
Lucile Lash
Betty Koatugsmark
Betty Lou Soukup
Clifford Morrigan
YMCA
Des Moines Firms Win Early Wac Center Building Contracts
The Women's Army Center at Fort Des Moines will see $340,000 in initial construction contracts awarded Friday to Des Moines firms. Work must finish by August 14 with a total program of about 100 buildings for a $3,000,000 project. Knudson and Sons to remodel 12 barracks units for $90,000. Pothoff Rosene and Goff Plumbing joint contract for $40,000. Kuchava and Union Construction to build three classroom buildings for $200,000. William Knudson and Sons to construct coal back contract for $9,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Parade Grounds
William Knudson and Sons
Des Moines
Pothoft-Rosene Company
Goff Plumbing and Heating Company
Kuchava Construction Company
Union Construction Company
Decorah and San Diego marriage notices and Toledo engagement
Notices from Decorah describe the wedding of Mrs Frances Woodward Anderson and Leslie S Marrow to be conducted by Rev Worford, with Mrs Jeanette Schall Wagner as bridesmaid. another Decornah Lutheran church wedding for Ole Howden and Gordon Sherrard. Toledo engagement announces Dorothy Rouba to Donald Butterfield with details on schooling and employment. wedding planned June 7 at Vining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
First Congregational Church
San Diego
Calif
Frances Woodward Anderson
Leslie S Marrow
Chicago
R Worford
Jeanette Schall Wagner
Miz A C Woodward
St Paul
Aliss
Ole Howden
Gilbert G Howden
Ridgeway
Gordon Sherrard
Mire Sherrard
Toledo
Paul Rouba
Vining
Marge
Dorothy
Donald Butterfield
Charles Butterfield
Tama
Rouba i
Prado
Teledon
Mi Butterfield
Tama High School
American Television Institute
Calling Radio Companys
Cedar Rapids
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S
Miss Awes
George Awes
Sixth Avenue SE
Wooleyhan
J. C Wooleyhan
Fifth Avenue SE
Ate SA Ein Dae
Nanny Bee Fan Nae
Thriftrip, Inc
Ride Finders
Franzenburg
Tom Thumb
Barnum
Chris Riggert
Grundy Center
Ralph Graves
Mutual
S Zedar Radios
Bacon
Young Roosters
Iowa U
Clayton
Dean Goodman
Cornell
Cornell Summer Theater
Doug Anderson
Jimmy
Jean Raplinger
Aline
General Operations
Rght
Civilian Protection Services
Eall
Eihan Defense Office
Eicihan Defense Service
Ho E Kepler
Carl Kirwin
Saeee
Mabisco
Nabisco
National Biscuit Company
Saxophone
Adolphe Sax
Women’s Army Center
Fox de Luxe
FOX
Petne Fox Brerg. Co
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!