Aviators Gather for Cedar Rapids Breakfast Fly-In
A skywriter welcomed 170 aviation enthusiasts from Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin at the Cedar Rapids airport for a breakfast hosted by the Cedar Rapids Flyers club. Ray Squires arrived first at 5 55 am while Reinhart Schnell from Dixon Illinois flew the farthest and placed third in a spot landing contest.
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Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Cedar Rapids
Ray Squires
Country Club
Flyers’ Clubs
Reinhart Schnell
Dixon, Ill
Jim Wathan
Art Kroening
Lacey Gee
Lacey
Gee
C. Kein
Miami
Fla
Ed Erickson
W. S. Ziegler
Moline
Kenneth Benesh
Waterloo
Des Moines
Taxpayers Assn Corrects Supervisor Story
DES MOINES AP The Iowa Taxpayers association said in a statement that its July issue erred in claiming that committee work by county boards of supervisors was never authorized by law. The association noted limits on board sessions but no limit on committee work. It pledged to continue discussing public employment issues.
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DES Moines
Iowa ,Taxpayers Association
Iowa Taxpayers Association
Roosevelt nominates Boyer for Clutier postmaster
President Roosevelt nominates Charles M. Boyer for postmaster of Clutier Iowa. The action comes from Washington and is announced by the AP.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Charles M. Boyer
Clutier
Mrs. Minna Innes Dies at 77 in Tipton Home
Tipton residents mourn lifetime local Mrs. Minna Innes who died at her home Saturday at age 77. Born in Cedar county on March 23, 1864, she leaves two daughters Miss Louise Innes of Los Angeles and Mrs. Joe Johnston of Tipton and two sons Charles and Joe Innes of Tipton.
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Tipton
Minna Innes
Cedar County
Louise Innes
Los Angeles
Joe Johnston
Charles
Joe Innes
Marion Woman Miss Pearl Metcalf Dies at 55
Miss Pearl Metcalf 55 died Monday at 3 15 a m at her home three miles north of Marion on the Alburnett road. She was born November 21 1885 the daughter of Willis and Josephine Metcalf and is survived by a brother and three sisters. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p m at the Yocom chapel with Rev Arthur W Henke and burial in Oak Shade cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
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Pearl Metcalf
Marion
Alburnett Road
Miss Metcalf
Metcalf
Willis
Josephine Munier Metcalf
Carl Metcalf
Elsie Chesrown
Della Glaue
Clemence Frederick
Cedar Rapids
Yocom Chapel
Arthur W. Henke
Methodist Church
Oak Shade Cemetery
G. W. Rogers
John Lehdigh
Church of the Brethren
Octious Dandruff Clinical Test Claim
A germ killing action is claimed to help dandruff sufferers. In a clinical test 7860 of 11160 participants showed marked improvement or complete disappearance of symptoms within a month. Octious Dandruff.
Jehovah's Witnesses Driven From Lawler Riot
In Lawler Iowa a Sunday clash between about 50 local men and 30 Jehovah's Witnesses ended with torn clothing and minor bruises. Witnesses arrived in seven cars to distribute leaflets. townspeople demanded they leave. A tear gas revolver was fired. no charges will be filed.
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Lawler
Jehovah's Witnesses
George C. Murray
Chickasaw County
Iowa
Murray
New Hampton
Pioneer Rosalia Colson Dies at 91 in Marengo Area
Mrs. Rosalia Beardshear Colson 91 longtime Marengo resident died at her son Isaac Colson’s Belle Plaine home at 10 05 a m Sunday after a lingering illness Born August 26 1848 in Mount Liberty Ohio she moved to Iowa as a child married Civil War veteran Joseph H Colson May 30 1866 They had nine children three survive Bruce Colson Davenport Isaac Colson Belle Plaine and Mrs Hazel Edwards northwest of Marengo Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren She was active in the Women’s Relief Corps and the Order of Eastern Star Funeral at Fesler’s chapel Tuesday at 2 p m conducted by Rev Irwin Walker
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Marengo
Rosalia Beardshear Colson
Isaac Colson
Belle Plaine
Colson
Rosalia Beardshear
George and
Susan Beardshear
Mount Liberty
Ohio
Iowa
Joseph H. Colson
Bruce Colson
Davenport
Hazel Edwards
Women’s Relief Corps
Order of Eastern Star
Fesler’s Chapel
Irwin Walker
Liciating
Mother and Baby Die In Auto Collision Near Charles City
Five weekend traffic deaths raise 1941 toll to 235. Mrs. Lloyd Zubrod 26 and her 11 month old daughter Joan were killed when an auto collision occurred eight miles northeast of Charles City. Injured were Zubrod's husband and son, plus Gerald Copper. Additional fatalities include Carl Pearson 52 near Colfax, Robert Lett 11 of Anita, and Samuel J. Fugle 77 of Sioux City.
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DES Moines
Towa
Lloyd Zubrod
Joan
Charles City
Zubrod
Robert
Gerald Copper
Floyd County
Zubrods
Washington
Omaha
Carl Pearson
Colfax
Ray Barber
Jasper County
Pearson
Chicago
Pearson Ee
Robert Lett
Arnold Lett
Anita
Atlantic
Sioux City
Samuel J. Fugle
House Committee backs higher estate and gift taxes plan
The House Ways and Means Committee tentatively approved higher estate and gift taxes to raise about 113.7 million dollars in new revenue while keeping the 40,000 dollar exemption. They aim to reach 3.5 billion in new revenue with broader excise taxes. The plan differs from Treasury proposals which would lower exemptions to 25,000 dollars and generate about 347 million.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Doughton
N.C
Treasury Department
Treasury
British Morale Noted by Iowa Woman In Rotary Talk
Mrs. George M. Reid of Monona recounts her experiences in England after her husband joined British forces in Africa. She says British morale is high and united, but officer class hinders army effectiveness. She recalls early air raids and residents seeking shelter after warnings. She cites railroad and seaport bombings as Britain’s hardest blow to communications.
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George M. Reid
Iowa
England
Africa
Rotary Club
Reid
Delbert Meier
Monona
Britain
Parade of Progress Draws Cedar Rapids Crowd
The General Motors Parade of Progress prepared to depart Cedar Rapids after five days on the Coe college athletic field drawing 70,460 visitors. Sunday’s crowd neared capacity with 20,202 attending as Harry Manning thanked Cedar Rapids and Coe College for courtesy shown to the 50 traveling youths.
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General Motors
Freeport
Coe College
E Gates
Harry Manning
Cedar Rapids
Mokrejs Warns Japan Aims to Poison Chinese Mind Against Foreigners
John Mokrejs, director of China Lamp Co now visiting Cedar Rapids, says Japan seeks to dominate China by creating food shortages and blaming foreigners. He cites slow strangulation through control of imports and exports and harsh treatment of foreign firms. He notes Japan would quit fighting if not for face but urges as Realtors, he outlines Shanghai tax plans and property schemes.
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China
John Mokrejs
China Lamp Company
Cedar Rapids Real Estate Board
Y. M.G
Mokrejs
Shanghai
Des Moines Airport Dedication Attracts 30000 For Olympics
AP dispatch reports about the dedication of Des Moines municipal airport at 2.5 million dollars drawing about 30,000 spectators. Findlay pilot Lieut. Michael Murphy won the acrobatic trophy in a remade German plane. Bill Tkachuk of Chicago won the parachute spot jump. A Douglas bomber bound for Great Britain briefly took off for the crowd.
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Des Moines
Michael Murphy
Findlay
Bill Tkachuk
Chicago
Great Britain
Jimmy Haizlip
Des Moines Youth Killed in Youngstown Car Crash
Hulbert H. Mulock, 21, a Des Moines prominent family member and Dartmouth graduate, was killed in a Sunday automobile crash in Youngstown Ohio. His friend William McKelvey, 23, suffered a skull fracture. four others in the second car were injured. Mulock was the son of E H Mulock, former Des Moines mayor and Iowa relief administrator.
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Des Moines
Hulbert H. Mulock
Youngstown
O. Mulock
E. H. Mulock
Central Life Assurance Society
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth
William McKelvey
McKelvey
Mulock
Iowa
Betty Jeanne Levsen and John D Busch Wed in Maquoketa
In Maquoketa at Mrs. W P Bowers home the wedding of Betty Jeanne Levsen daughter of Emil H and Mrs Levsen of Springville and John D Busch son of F W and Mrs Busch of Lost Nation occurred at 8 p m. Miss Carol Burroughs and Imogene von Schrader were attendants. The couple will reside in Davenport.
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Maquoketa
W. P. Bowers
Betty Jeanne Levsen
Emil H. Levsen
Springville
John D. Busch
F. W. Busch
Lost Nation
Carol Burroughs
Imogene von Schrader
Mr. Busch
William Rankin, Jr
Springville High School
Cedar Rapids Business College
Busch
Lost Nation High School
Davenport
Frank Shores Former Waterloo Official Dies at 73
Funeral services were held in Waterloo for Frank M. Shores 73 former Black Hawk county sheriff and Waterloo police chief who died after a long illness. Shores served as chief from 1930 to 1934 and as sheriff from 1909 to 1914 and was a former president of the Iowa Association of Police Chiefs. He is survived by his widow two sons a daughter and a foster daughter.
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Waterloo
Frank M. Shores
Black Hawk
Iowa Association of Police Chiefs
Shores
Tama Boy Wins Award At Hawkeye Boys State
The 1941 Hawkeye Boys State ended at the Iowa fairgrounds with 700 youths from 97 counties returning home after eight days of practical government experience. Twelve boys, one per county, received awards for honor courage loyalty leadership and service. Recipient Russell Benda of Tama was awarded a plaque.
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Des Moines
Iowa Fairgrounds
Russell Benda
Tama
Benda
Missing Coralville Boy Found After River Search
Iowa City police announced that Kenneth Rogers, 14, of Coralville, who matched the missing boy’s description, was found Sunday night at Crawfordsville after firefighters dragged the Iowa River when clothes were found in a boat. He had hitchhiked south on Highway 218. he is the son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rogers of Coralville.
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Iowa City
INS
Kenneth Rogers
Coralville
Crawfordsville
Iowa River
Lloyd Rogers
More Comfort Wearing FALSE TEETH
FASTEETH a powder improves comfort for denture wearers by sprinkling on upper and lower plates to hold them firmer. It promises no gummy taste or sour scent and notes alkalinity and breath cleansing. Advertisements feature the product with claims of better fit and odor control.
Navy Would End West Coast Machinist Strike
Navy officials, led by Rear Admiral John Wills Glenslade, expect a quick settlement of the seven week old machinists strike at 11 San Francisco shipyards. About 800 AFL and 500 CIO members have walked out since May 10, with other AFL workers returning per leaders. Meanwhile Detroit’s 15,000 CIO United Auto Workers ratified Ford’s closed shop contract covering 130,000 employees.
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United Press
San Francisco
John Wills Greenslade
12Th Naval District
Navy
AFL
CIO
Philip Murray
Congress of Industrial Organizations
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Vinson
Murray
Detroit
United Automobile Workers
Ford Motor Company
Washington
Ford
Ban Exit From U S to All Hallon Nationals
The federal government moved to halt Italian nationals from leaving the United States invoking the June order regulating foreign exchange and foreign owned property. Immigration border patrol and customs officers were instructed to prevent departures and enforce reporting requirements on Italian interests in U S bullion currency and property.
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Washington
United States
Justice Department
Immigration and Border Patrol
Department
Treasury
British March On Into Syria
London reports new Allied gains in Syria with British forces taking the Nezze airfield near Damascus and capturing Fort Emeriq Khiam in the Merj Ayoum region.
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London
INS
Syria
Nezze
Damascus
Merj Ayoum
Emeriq Khiam
Vichy Forces Resist as Damascus Falls to Allies
Vichy announces heavy bombardment of advancing British motorized units from Iraq near Damascus and Palmyra. Communique says resistance continues beyond Damascus. Australian column near Beirut halted by French forces. Ankara radio notes British entry into Palmyra.
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INS
Damascus
Syria
Iraq
Palmyra
Beirut
Ankara
London
Inquiry Planned Into O-9 Sub Plunge and Loss of Crew
Navy officials ordered a court of inquiry to determine the cause of the O-9 submarine sinking 448 feet deep with 33 crew members lost. Witnesses include New London base inspectors who certified the vessel's fitness. Secretary Knox paid tribute aboard Triton as divers reported a possible wreck and salvage efforts ended with crews declared dead.
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N. H
Navy
Naval
New London
Edwards
R. M. Metzger
Claude Conger
Conger
Metzger
Secretary of Navy
Frank Knox
Triton
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Homer G. Glant
Knox
Japs to Meet Tomorrow for War Decision
Japan faces a key policy decision after a war council and high command meeting. The Japan Times notes Japan must balance ties with Germany and Russia, implying neutrality as it defines its next move. German ambassador Ott met with Foreign Minister Matsuoka, signaling ongoing consultations with Berlin.
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TOKIO
Russia
War Council
High Command
Eugen Ott
Yosuke Matsuoka
Matsuoka
Germany
Japan
Foreign Office
Two Iowa Presbyterians Delegated to Ames Conference
The Rev. C. W. Tyrrell and the Rev. H. P. Gray serve as delegates to the sixtieth annual Iowa Presbyterian church conference in Ames this week.
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Mechanicsville
C. W. Tyrrell
H. P. Gray
Iowa Presbyterian Church
Ames
Investigation expands to Wisconsin cheese industry
The U S antitrust division extended its probe of food prices and marketing to Wisconsin cheese producers and distributors who were subpoenaed to testify before a Madison grand jury on June 25. The Chicago inquiry widened to hog and cattle markets as last week 69 pea canning firms and individuals and 12 sheep and lamb marketers faced indictments.
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Chicago
Anti-Trust
Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Chicago Grand Jury
Odds Against a First Grader Earning a College Degree
An analysis notes the odds of a child in first grade ever earning a college degree are 16 to one against. The statement highlights long odds and the unlikely path from elementary school to higher education.
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