Governor to Have a Plane After July
Gov Bourke Hickenlooper will gain a three seater monoplane from Lieut Col Dan Hunter of the Iowa civil air patrol staff by July 1. The craft costs 6000 to 7000 dollars, will be funded by CAP for upkeep, and enables faster travel for the governor between Des Moines offices and speaking engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Dan Hunter
Iowa
Civil Air Patrol
Col. Hunter
Vernon
Texas
Long
CAP
Hickenlooper
West Union Boy Killed by Auto in Des Moines AP report
Three Iowa pedestrians died from auto strikes over the weekend. Eddie Hemmingsen, 5, of West Union, died minutes after a Saturday night hit while walking home from a movie. Francis Foley, 33, faces the accident in Fayette county. William Schnittgrund, 43, of Davenport, and Lytal Howard, 67, of Runnells, died from Saturday night injuries. Iowa’s 1943 traffic deaths reach 105, Davenport’s first since March 13, and Des Moines notes precede the year’s toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Hemmingsen
West Union
Orvin Hemmingsen
Francis Foley
Walter Dullard
Fayette County
William Schnittgrund
Davenport
Lytal Howard
Runnells
Des Moines
Iowa
Second Regiment Starts Training at Camp Dodge
Summer field training began at Camp Dodge for 760 men and 70 officers of the Second regiment and supply company of the Iowa state guard. Rookies faced army life with physical training, guerrilla warfare, first aid, military customs, demolition, hygiene, and dismounted drill under Col. Otto I. Ronnigen of Ames. Units included Company L from Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Iowa State Guard
Otto I. Ronnigen
Ames
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Alumni Officers Elected
AMES AP Leroy Snyder of Humboldt class of 1913 was elected president of the Iowa State college alumni association at a weekend meeting. Sew er officers named were K R Marvin of Ames class of 1923 vice president Harold V Ellis of Marengo class of 1921 member of the executive committee and Dan Craig of Des Moines class of 19098 member of the athletic council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMES
Leroy Snyder
Humboldt
Iowa State College Alumni Association
K R. Marvin
Harold V. Ellis
Marengo
Dan Craig
Des Moines
Boyd Lumberman dies in Eldora at 70
Special to The Gasette. Jay C. Boyd, age 70, former lumber dealer at Mt. Vernon, died in Eldora on Saturday. He spent about 25 years as a representative for Williams and Hunting Company of Cedar Rapids. He is survived by his wife and four sons. Services will be held Tuesday morning in Eldora with burial to follow in Mt. Vernon in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Jay C. Boyd
Mt. Vernon
Williams and Hunting Company
Cedar Rapids
Iowa school costs to rise next year budgets up to ten percent
Des Moines reports the Iowa Taxpayers Association says current year school costs will increase and budgets for next year are likely to grow by five to ten percent due to rising expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Taxpayers Association
Advertisement for correcting faulty living habits
A short ad urges readers to adopt better living habits and offers guidance to improve health, mentioning help for bowel movements and general wellness. The fragment suggests a product or advice but lacks full details or a clear target audience.
Newhall Soldier Leads North Africa Swing Band
Pfc. Bob Andrews of Newhall fronts an all-soldier swing band in North Africa, playing in an improvised amphitheater with an assembled roster including Corp. Robert Robertson, Corp. Henry Free, Private Ed Krawczyk, Corp Bill Strickland, and Pfc. Walter Harris. Rehearsals occur after work, with guest appearances from paratroopers and audiences praising three weekly concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Ewhall
North Africa
Pfc
Bob Andrews
Newhall
I. E. Andrews
Andrews
Corp
Robert Robertson
Kansas City
Henry King
Henry Free
Peoria
Ed Krawczyk
Chicago
Bill Strickland
Bob Chester
Walter Harris
Hugo
Okla
Bob Hope
Marion Family Has Two Officer Sons Missing in Action
Marion residents Mr and Mrs Howard M Titus report two sons missing in action in world war II. Lieut Robert A Titus 28, a University of Iowa alumnus and music master, has been overseas since May 29 after serving in air corps and Rapid City S C. Lieut John E Titus 23, Cornell College graduate, missing in the South Pacific since Nov 29 1942 after commission at Barksdale Field. The brothers have two sisters Verna Mae and Mrs Aaron Miller Riverside Al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Austin Titus
Howard M. Titus
Third Avenue
Marion
War Department
John Elliott Titus
South Pacific
Robert Titus
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Camp Roberts
Calif
Air Corps
Matherfield
California
Rapid City
S. C
John E. Titus
Australia
Cornell College
Barksdale Field
Louisiana
Titus Brothers
Verna Mae Titus
Aaron Miller
Riverside
Services for Thomas B. F. Linebaugh in Yocom chapel
The Rev. C. V. R. DeJong will conduct services at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Yocom chapel for Thomas B. F. Linebaugh who died Friday in San Antonio Texas. The body arrives this evening and friends may call at the chapel. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. R. DeJong
Yocom Chapel
Thomas B. F. Linebaugh
San Antonio
Tex
Cedar Memorial Park
Marion High School Class of 1923 Reunion Held
The Marion high school class of 1923 met at Memorial hall Sunday for a reunion. A business meeting followed a basket dinner.
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Marion High School
Memorial Hall
Choir to rehearse for centennial program Tuesday
The Christian church choir will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday to practice for the centennial program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Patterson and Hindman Return From Iowa Blind Meeting
James Patterson and Carl Hindman have returned from a meeting of the Iowa Organization for the Blind held in Vinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Patterson
Carl Hindman
Iowa Organization For the Blind
Vinton
Dawg-Gone Ad Promises Pest Protection
An Owens Cut Rate Drug advertisement touts Dawg-Gone as a repellent guarding dogs evergreen trees and arbor vines, offered for 23 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owens
Emma M Parker 87 Dies in Iowa Soldiers Home
Emma Murray Parker 87 died Sunday at 8 p m in the Iowa Soldiers home Marshalltown where she had lived 11 years Born in Mari March 9 1856 on a farm where Mercy hospital school of nursing now stands Her first husband Charles Lee Murray Civil war veteran attorney died years ago She later married Ed Parker of Marion who also died years ago She was member Marion Methodist church Grove City Rebekah lodge No 35 and Robert Mitchell W R C No 126 Services Tuesday at 2 p m in Yocom chapel with Rev Arthur W Henke and the Rebekah lodge Burial in Oak Shade cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Murray Parker
Iowa Soldiers’ Home
Marshalltown
Mari
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Charles Lee Murray
Ed Parker
Marion
Robert Mitchell
Red Cross Girls Class Forming at Library Basement
A junior Red Cross class for girls will convene Thursday at 2 p.m. in the public library basement. For eligibility, girls must be 12 years old and have completed the sixth grade. Ramona Johnson is the instructor and inquiries may be directed to Mrs. A. E. Bragg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Ramona Johnson
A. E. Bragg
Marion chapter No 10 R A M meets at temple at 7 30 p m
The Marion chapter Number 10 of the Royal Arch Masons will convene at the Masonic temple at 7 30 p m on Tuesday. The meeting agenda includes routine lodge business and member attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Masonic Temple
Johnsons from Walnut Creek visit relatives in Iowa
Carl Johnson of Walnut Creek California visits his sisters Hannah and Emma Johnson of Marion and his brother Harry of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Johnson
Walnut Creek, Calif
Hannah and
Emma Johnson
Marion
Harry
Cedar Rapids
Pleasant Grove Club to Meet Tuesday With Umbdenstocks
The Pleasant Grove Community club will meet Tuesday with William Umbdenstock and Mr and Mrs Byron Umbdenstock, West Eighth Avenue, listed as attendees in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove Community Club
William Umbdenstock
Byron Umbdenstock
West Eighth Avenue
Boston trip of Sergt Melvin Dubbs noted in clipping
The record mentions EA OE traveling to Boston to visit his son, Sergeant Melvin Dubbs, who is stationed there. An advertisement for Coast to Coast Store features snapdragons asters verbenia tomato and cabbage plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ea Oe
Boston
Son
Sergt
Melvin Dubbs
Weekend visit and lost items notice in Independence
Flora Schweitzer and her sister Louise visited Independence for the weekend. A-ration book and a billfold with currency were reported lost. Joyce King advertises at phone 681. Fred Perrin and son Eugene from Des Moines joined his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Perrin for the weekend. Central Market advertisement notes reward for lost items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Schweitzer
Independence
Sister
Louise Schweitzer
Joyce King
Fred Perrin
Eugene
Des Moines
Mr. Perrin
Mrs
Centennial Encampment Meeting Elections Tonight
Centennial Encampment No.me 10.0F will meet tonight at 8. Officers will be elected. In case of rain Tuesday the Marion and Marion township scrap drive will be postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion and
Marion Township
Andrews Reveals New Tunes in Boogie Woogie Performances
Andrews notes several tunes never heard in the States. One piece is Why Don't You Thrill in approved boogie woogie style. A captain penned a song featured in each show and co wrote Moonlight in Blackout with a major. Performances include Star Dust and In a Little Spanish Town, among favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
Andrews
Community notices and club meetings in Cedar Rapids area
The notice lists various gatherings including a Delta Deck club luncheon hosted by Mrs. Harley F. Breed, a birthday and service celebration for the Rathje family, a retirement meeting for railway workers at 2 pm Tuesday in Cedar Rapids, and a funeral service for Mrs. Emma Parker attended by Grove City Rebekah lodge. It also notes a KBB Methodist picnic at Amy Dean's home, a Marion high school band summer meeting at 8 pm in the Lincoln building, and Hazel Walker visiting Bedford to Mrs. Susan Sanborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Deck Club
Harley F. Breed
Marion High School
Lincoln
Flying Cross Awarded to Marengo Man Corp John B Moore
Corp John B Moore of Marengo has earned the Distinguished Flying Cross while serving with the army air forces in New Guinea. He logged 50 plus missions described as flying freight trains across rugged terrain. Enlisted first from Marengo, he trained in Cedar Rapids Akron and multiple states before overseas duty. His mother Mrs Marie Moore, a lifelong Marengo resident, notes his Pacific crossing likelihood. A brother works for the government in Topeka and a sister married to Master Sergeant Lorren Hess lives at Camp White Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Corp
John B. Moore
Marie Moore
Army Air Forces
New Guinea
Corp. Moore
Marenge
Cedar Rapids
Akron
Ohio
Missouri
Texas
Wisconsin
Michigan
Mississippi
North Carolina
California
Kenneth
Topeka
Kan
Kathryn
Sergt. Lorren H. Hess
Camp White
Ore
Boys State Meet Opens in Grinnell
Iowa youths attend the sixth Hawkeye Boys State at Grinnell with 480 chosen by Legion posts. They join Nationalist or Federalist parties as registration opens. The convention names eight counties and two cities per county, paving the way for Tuesday officer elections and a week of civic study and hands on government actions. Prof. Stuart Brown of Grinnell College and Dan O'Brien, state Legion commander, spoke at the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Iowa
American Legion
Stuart Brown
Grinnell College
Dan O’brien
Des Moines
Mike P Conway, Former Commerce Commissioner, Dies at 66
Mike P. Conway, 66, of Atlantic and former state commerce commissioner, died in a Des Moines hospital Sunday. Elected to the commission in 1932 when it was the railroad commission and reelected in 1936, he served until January 1941. Survivors include his widow and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Mike P. Conway
Atlantic
Conway
Commerce Commission
Railroad Commission
Farmer Drowned After Horse Throws Him Into Stream Near Ottumwa
In Ottumwa Iowa a 32 year old dairy farmer George Wollums was listed as a drowning victim after his horse slipped while entering a pasture Sunday night. Wollums was thrown into a swollen stream and an accompanying rider could not rescue him before he drowned.
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Ottumwa
INS
George Wollums
Wollums
Wertheim Dies In Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine veteran merchant and longtime mayor Solly Wer theim 86 died at home Sunday A Mason for 60 years he led Hope lodge No 175 and served on the school board and fire department Survived by wife two daughters Mrs David Wise Hartford Conn and Mrs Edwin Wasser New York City three grandchildren Masonic services Tuesday 4 p m at Peffer Funeral Home body to New York for burial Mt Pleasant cemetery
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Belle Plaine
Solly Wertheim
Hope Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Order
Dysart
Commerce and Rotary Clubs
David Wise
Hartford
Peffer
New York
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Hardin elected president of Iowa Elks at Burlington
Robert Hardin of Waterloo was elected president of the Iowa Association of Elks at a Burlington meeting. The annual memorial service was observed with a solemn high mass at St. Pauls Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Robert Hardin
Waterloo
Iowa Association of Elks
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Des Moines Man Found Dead in River After Vigil
Fred Kern, 74, who had maintained a five year vigil at Des Moines city hall for a presumed missing brother, was found dead Sunday in the Des Moines River after being missing a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fred Kern
Des Moines Youth Shot By Police After Gasoline Siphoning
Wayne Signs, 16, was wounded when Des Moines officers William Marohn and James McCarthy shot as he ran during a gasoline siphoning attempt. Two other youths surrendered. larceny charges from a motor vehicle are expected against the trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Wayne Signs
William Marohn
James McCarthy
Charles Stapleton
Paul Castelline
Youth Is Found Dead Under Car Near Stanwood Farm
Raymond Denkman, 19, was found beneath a car axle in the Denkman farm garage two miles south of Stanwood on highway 38 at 11 30 a m Sunday. The jack slipped and the car fell on his neck. Coroner says no inquest. He had returned from Davenport to help on the farm. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Denkman a sister Mrs James Gossman and aunt Miss Anne Denkman. Services at Stanwood Methodist church 2 p m Wednesday burial in Masonic cemetery at Tipton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Stanwood
Raymond Denkman
Denkman Farm
A. M. McCormick
Raymond
Davenport
Elmer Denkman
James Gossman
Anne Denkman
Cedar Rapids
Stanwood Methodist Church
Masonic Cemetery
Tipton
Handful of Civil War veterans at Iowa G A R session
Davenport AP reports the sixty ninth annual Iowa encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic and affiliated groups neared its second day with only a handful of the state's 28 Civil War veterans in attendance. Surviving veterans listed include John M. Gudgel Thomas J. Noll Elliott P. Taylor and David Sisk. Harrison Legrand was elected president of the Iowa federation of patriotic societies meeting with the G A R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
Grand Army of the Republic
John M. Gudgel
Shenandoah
Thomas J. Noll
Des Moines
Elliott P. Taylor
Newton
David Sisk
Marshalltown
M. H. Morse
Wyoming
Jones County
Harrison Legrand
Monroe
Iowa Federation of Patriotic Societies
G.A.R
OWI Warns of Air Transport Over Optimism
Washington AP reports the Office of War Information praises wartime air transport growth while cautioning against exaggerated postwar air freight claims. It notes 865 major U S airports by end of 1943 and thousands of smaller fields, with fuel and costs limiting expansion. OWI argues air transport will grow but require extensive surface shipping for fuel and cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Amereica
Office of War Information
Army
Navy Air Transport Services
OWI
United States
America
C. I. Stanton
Civil Aeronautics Administrator
New York
England
Newfoundland
Staraya Russa: Strategic Russian Front Mili Center
Staraya Russa serves as a strategic military center on the Russo German front, its name translating to Old Russia. The town's position marks a historical hinge point in regional conflicts and troop movements along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staraya Russa
Old Russia
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Or Paul & Bumbarger
Iowa Daily Press Association
Iowa State
Boyd
Newhall Soldier Toots
Marion News
Linebaugh Services
Federal Discount Corp
Paramount Building
Mund
Emma M. Parker
Soldiers’ Home
Junior Red Cross
Marvin Rathje
Donald
M. J. Rathje
Milwaukee Depot
Ethel Hanson
St. Luke’s Hospital
Grove City
Rebekah Lodge
Emma Parker
The
Methodist Church
Amy Dean
Hazel Walker
Bedford School
Susan Sanborn
Norito
Harry Corot
Corot
Fifth Avenue SE
OPA
R. E. Walters
Rae E. Walters
Harlan Democrat
Price Administration
Robert E. Adams
Odebolt
Wertheim
Hardin Heads Elks
G.A.R. Sessions
U. S
Powerlife
Standard Tire Company
N.E
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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