Defense Goods Turned Out By U S Convicts
Washington reports that federal prison factories produce defense goods under a system that restricts eligible inmates. Officials say only about 18 300 prisoners in 29 federal institutions are employed, with most work kept in house to support the institutions. Wages average modest sums, and inmates save funds for release while spending a small portion monthly.
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James M. Strebig
Washington
the Gazette
America
Clarence Council Buys Free Book Circulation
The town of Clarence will offer a free circulating collection sourced from Cedar Rapids Public Library under a contract. Titles were chosen by head librarian Miss Alice B Story. Library staff Miss Hazel Evans Dorothea Fox and Eli Hodson will attend. Charles H Brown of Iowa State College serves as president-elect.
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Cedar Rapids
Hazel Evans
Dorothea M. Fox
Eli Hodson
Pittsburgh
Charlies H. Brown
Iowa State College
Ames
Local Grocers Hit National Convention in Chicago
A large delegation from Linn county retail grocers left by train and auto for Chicago to attend the forty fourth annual convention of the National Association of Retail Grocers at the Palmer House Sunday through Thursday. W T Shipe heads the group with officers Joe Zachar Walter Pose and Joe Konecny among the delegates. Talks focus on The Food Industry and National Defense and price control amid possible rationing.
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Chicago
National Association of Retail Grocers
Palmer House
W. T. Shipe
Linn County Retail Fooders Association
Joe Zachar
Walter Pose
Joe Konecny
Charles — Frank Viicek
John
Ieee
Bantam Hen Lays Eggs. Pigeon Parents Two Chicks
In Burr Nebraska a Bantam hen laid two eggs on a Paul Wirthele farm. A male pigeon spotted the eggs and crouched over them until two Bantam chicks hatched. Father and offspring are reported to be doing well.
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Burr
Neb
Paul Wirthele
Z. C. B. J. Park Opens Today on River Road
The south side community will officially open Z. C. B. J. park today. The park lies on the river road southwest and is ready for public enjoyment. An orchestra will play at the dance floor and a large crowd is expected if the weather stays favorable. Friends of the organization are invited.
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Z. C. B. J. Park
Friends of the Organization
Hromadka Elected President of Dramatic Circle
At the latest Z. Cc. B. J. Dramatic circle meeting M. L. Hromadka won the presidency. The event marks a leadership change for the local group.
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Z. Cc. B. J. Dramatic Circle
M. L. Hromadka
First opera to open next season at Oct 5
Ben Miska announces the season premiere will be the operetta U Panskeho Dvore scheduled for October 5. The event marks the opening of the upcoming program.
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Ben Miska
Cadets Parish Annual Picnic At Miller Park Tonight
The Cadets parish holds its annual picnic this evening at Miller Park. The meeting lodge rooms open at 8 p.m. and attendees are to gather for the event.
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The
Cadets Parish
Miller Park
Entertainment plans set for July 13
The combined entertainment program is scheduled to be held on July 13. It outlines a joint event with planned activities and performances, inviting community attendance and media coverage.
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Nic
Anna Naprstek lodge to meet at Riverside Park Thursday
Anna Naprstek lodge holds regular meeting at Riverside Park on Thursday. The Anna staff will gather Tuesday for a 1 PM luncheon at Ellis Park and bring the usual picnic provisions.
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Ey Anna Naprstek Lodge
Riverside Park
Anna
Aic
Ellis Park
Kers
Meeting of ech lodge to be held Thursday at 7 30
A meeting of ech lodge with CC B J on the docket for Thursday at 7 30 in the lodge rooms. The notice calls members to attend and transact routine lodge business.
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Ech Lodge
Cc B. J
Single Family Home Improvements Lead in Insurance Report
Improvements to single family houses accounted for about a third of all housing insurance claims last year under the national housing act. Financia Siena reported the figures reflecting the impact on homeowners and the broader market.
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Financia Siena
Northwestern U Bestows Honorary Degree on Grant Wood
Northwestern University honors Grant Wood with an honorary degree as about 2,000 graduates and 6,000 guests listen to remarks by Dr. Malcolm William Allace about the pursuit of knowledge and civic duty. The event underscores Wood’s legacy in American art.
Grant Wood Receives Northwestern Honorary Degree
Special to The Gazete Evanston Ill Grant Wood noted painter of American life on leave from University of Iowa teaching duties received an honorary doctor of fine arts degree at Northwestern University eighty third commencement exercises Seatury An honorary degree of master of arts went to Edgar Bergen radio
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Evanston
Ill
Grant Wood
University of Iowa
Northwestern University
Edgar Bergen
Five Crew Members Hurt In Ship Explosion
Philadelphia AP report describes a 3164 ton ship explosion aboard Vene on the Schuylkill River. The blast tore through an ace tank as crew members were lifting a bulb into the tank to aid cleaning. investigators cite vapor ignition from a lowered light as the cause.
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Philadelphia
Guif Nn Company
Schuylkill River
John McGarrity
Philadelphia Police Re
Santiago Rodquez
The
Leaves For Capital To Present F.R. Robin Moor Reports
Philip Williams third secretary at the U S embassy in Rio de Janeiro left Recife aboard Pan American Airways Rainbow bound for Washington with photographic and written material on the torpedo sinking of the American freighter Robin Moor.
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Brazil
INS
Philip Williams
United States
Rio de Janeiro
Pan-American Airways
Washington
Robin Oor
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