State Seeks New Man for Eldora Post
Iowa board seeks a qualified replacement for Eldora boys training school superintendent Fred N. Cooper who died after a career reforming the institution. Acting head Edward K. Duffy will run the school while a new head is found amid a background of prior student unrest. The Red Cross outlines disaster relief policy emphasizing local procurement and cash funding to aid rapid, sustainable recovery in flood-hit counties.
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Des Moines
Fred N. Cooper
Eldora
Cooper
Board of Control
Edward K. Duffy
Red Cross
Lan glas named assistant superintendent in Iowa counties
Donna Mae Lan glas was appointed assistant superintendent of Iowa county schools on Thursday, succeeding Fern Halverson who resigned.
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Marengo
Donna Mae Langlas
Iowa County
Fern Halverson
Baby Contest At Iowa State Fair Promises 500 In Prizes
Iowa to host a health baby contest August 22 to 29 at Des Moines with 36 classes and a new war service division for children of veterans. Winners in open and war service divisions receive identical prizes. entries close August 6, judging begins daily at 8 a.m., finals on August 29. Mrs. F R Kenison of Madrid named superintendent.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Fair
L. B. Cunningham
F. R. Kenison
Madrid
Allied Organizations To Carry On for G A R
DES MOINES UP There will be no boys in blue at the 73rd annual encampment of the G A R here Sunday. It will be the first time in nearly three-quarters of a century Civil war veterans have failed to attend the state encampment. The two remaining members of the Grand Army in Iowa are James Martin 99 Sutherland state commander and Ebenezer on 102.
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Des Moines
G.A.R
Grand Army
Iowa
James Martin
Sutherland
Ebenezer
Women’s Relief Corps
Daughters and Sons of Union
Trowbridge Resigns as State Geologist
Prof. A. C. Trowbridge of the University of Iowa steps down as state geologist and Iowa Geological Survey director citing other duties. Dr. H. Garland Hershey is named to succeed him.
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Des Moines
A. C. Trowbridge
University of Iowa
Iowa Geological Survey
Robert Blue
Trowbridge
The
Geological Board
H. Garland Hershey
Menth
Housewives Seen as Cafe Owners Real Competitor
Des Moines reports John W. Stongy says housewives are the restaurant owner’s real competitor and help keep prices in line. He notes women know food costs from sandwiches to stews and can check meal prices, unlike shoes or hats. Ebersole, Iowa-born president of the National Restaurant Association, cites wartime shifts and rising casual dining.
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Des Moines
John W
White Plains
N. Y
Iowa Restaurant
National Restaurant Association
Ebersole
New Iowa City Plant To Make Automotive Chemicals
Kobe Manufacturing Company plans to start producing a new antifreeze and related automotive chemicals within 60 days. The firm builds a 40 by 100 foot concrete block plant south of Iowa City near Highway 218 and will employ 12 to 15 workers.
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Iowa City
Kobe Manufacturing Company
Emplo
Iowa Bank Auditors Elect Officers At Des Moines Meeting
H. E. Lemkau of Muscatine was chosen president of the Iowa Association of Bank Auditors and Comptrollers. W. P. Ronan of Decorah was named vice president and L. C. Siegner of Des Moines became secretary-treasurer at the recent meeting.
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Des Moines
H. E. Lemkau
Muscatine
Iowa Association of Bank Auditors and Comptrollers
W. P. Ronan
Decorah
L. C. Siegner
Walther League Rally at St Pauls Church
The Walther League rally will be held at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church this Sunday with Feikader Monticello Delaware Gutten s and Dubuque churches represented.
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M.gregor
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Feikader
Monticello
Delaware
Gutten's
Dubuque
Iowa Masons Elect Grand Lodge Staff
Iowa Masons announced at the close of business sessions that Herbert W. Branch of Davenport was appointed deputy grand master. Officers named include George E. Farmer of Cedar Rapids as deputy grand secretary, J. Hunt of Mt. Pleasant as grand sentinel, Warren A. Sides of La Porte City as grand marshal, O. G. Adamson of Des Moines as senior grand deacon, Ralph M. Fogleman of Callender as junior grand deacon, Thomas Lantz of Olds as senior grand steward, and R. H. Brannberg of Ames as junior grand steward. Sioux City chosen as next meeting place.
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Davenport
George E. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Dianene G. Hunt
Mt. Pleasant
Warren A. Sides
la Porte City
O. G. Adamson
Des Moines
Ralph M. Fogleman
Callender
Thomas Lantz
Olds
R. H. Brannberg
Ames
Reunion of Chismore Family Set for Sunday
A reunion of Mrs. Elizabeth Chismore's family, 85, will be held at her son Gloden Chismore’s home near Center Point. Ten children from five states will attend, the first gathering in 31 years. The Chismores formerly farmed near Troy Mills.
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Elizabeth Chismore
Gloden Chismore
Fayette County Votes on Hospital Bond Issue
A special election will be held in Fayette county on Friday June 27 to decide issuing bonds for a county hospital at West Union. West Union area has raised about 53000, to be contributed if the election passes, with the government pledging to cover one third of the project cost.
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West Union
Fayette County
Hemp Mill Equipment To Be Sold At Auction
War Assets Administration lists seven Iowa hemp plant sales over the next two weeks with items such as hemp harvesters and binders, four wheel trailers, water coolers, office furniture, baling presses, air compressors and tools. Auctions run June 13 to June 27 in Boone Humble Humoldt Eagle Grove Hampton Iowa Falls Grundy Center and Tracr.
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Omaha
Iowa
War Assets Administration
Boone
Humboldt
Eagle Grove
Hampton
Iowa Falls
Grundy Center
Tracr
Art Exhibition Opens Sunday at University of Iowa
Iowa City opens the third summer exhibition of contemporary art with 128 paintings from 124 artists sourced from 35 New York City galleries studios and private collections. Prof Lester Longman selects works valued over $100,000 with a dozen chosen by a jury for potential university purchase.
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U. of Iowa
Iowa City
Newark City
University of Iowa
Lester Longman
University
Department of Graphic and Plastic Arts
Benharts Mark Fortieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Otto Benhart celebrated their fortieth anniversary with a family dinner on Wednesday. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Nowachek who stood with them at their wedding.
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Oxford Junction
Otto Benhart
James Nowachek
Golden Wedding for Mr and Mrs David Flage Jr
Mr and Mrs David Flage Jr celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday. The couple are the parents of two sons and four daughters.
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Waukon
David Flage, Jr
Fire damages Royal Cafe kitchen equipment
A blaze in Royal Cafe in Iowa City destroyed cooking equipment and parts of the interior. Fire officials said the fire was caused by an overheated grill and was contained with no reported injuries.
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Iowa City
Royal Cafe
Postmasters to Meet in Des Moines Area
About 300 attendees are expected for a two day meeting here Friday and Saturday. Charles W. Reames of Chicago, assistant general superintendent of the railway mail service, will speak Friday. He previously served as chief clerk of the railway mail service in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids.
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Charles W. Reames
Chicago
Railway Mail Service
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
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