Civic Leader D H Mueller Found Dead Near Mt Vernon
Mt Vernon civic leader and former postmaster D H Mueller aged 65 was found dead beside his car on Russell's lane three miles south of Mt Vernon. He may have suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to push his car from a mud hole after leaving the Masonic hall for Clarence Russell farm at 3 PM. He served as Mt Vernon postmaster 1932 1936 and earlier as bank cashier in Adair Walnut and Marengo. He was active in Masonic and Eastern Star, a Methodist church steward, born October 13 1877 at Walnut. Survived by wife Anna and four sisters and three brothers. Funeral arrangements pending.
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MT. Vernon
D. H. Mueller
Russell
Adair and
Walnut
First National Bank
Marengo
Masonic Fraternity
Order of Eastern Star
Adair
Mt. Vernon Methodist Church
Anna Fillenworth
George Mohn
Lisbon
Ida Heiden
Denison
Clara Juhl
Tena Smith
Julius
G. D. Mueller
Wiota
August
Creighton
Urge Fishermen To Help Relieve Meat Shortage
McGregor and nearby Mississippi river towns in Iowa and four states urged to boost summer fishing under a federal program. Capt. C. F. Culler, longtime superintendent for the U S Fisheries, named director to coordinate increased output with headquarters in La Crosse Wisconsin. He will work with commercial fishermen along the river drainage to boost fresh water fish supply.
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Mcgregor
Mississippi River
Iowa
Capt
C. F. Culler
U. S. of Fisheries
Mississippi River Valley
Waterloo executive Oliver Stevenson dies at 63
Oliver Stevenson vice president of the James Black Dry Goods Co. in Waterloo died Wednesday from a heart ailment. Born in Ireland, he settled in Waterloo 42 years ago. Survived by his widow, a son and a daughter. Funeral services set for Friday at First Presbyterian Church.
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Waterloo
Oliver Stevenson
James Black Dry Goods
Ireland
First Presbyterian Church
Tornado Strikes In Tama County
A storm with tornado characteristics hit Geneseo township and nearby farms in Tama County on Monday evening. At Calvin Scott and Claude Mitchell farms major buildings were damaged and debris scattered while hogs suffered injuries. In Williamsburg area a cyclone damaged a brooder house housing 400 chicks but family saved them and re sealed the house.
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Traer
Geneseo Township
Calvin Scott
William Burns
Claude Mitchell
Otto Thomas
the Gazette
Williamsburg
John von Lienen
Dedicate Pastor's Home at Mt. Vernon
In Mt. Vernon a hill top home for Rev. S. V. Williams and his wife was dedicated Monday by a group of ministers led by Bishop Thomas Nicholson and Mrs. Evelyn Riley Nicholson president of world Methodist women's societies. The ceremony included Rev. F. L. McKibben Rev. Bruce Eyestone Rev. E. T. Gough Rev. Glen Rowley Rev. E. G. Hunt and the Williamses. Mrs. Nicholson presented a paper on A World United Church drawing on her world conference experiences.
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MT. Vernon
S. V. Williams
Thomas Nicholson
Evelyn Riley Nicholson
Women’s Societies of Methodism
F. L. McKibben
Bruce Eyestone
E. T. Gough
Glen Rowley
E. G. Hunt
Williams
Nicholson
World United Church
Ballroom Destroyed by Fire Near Pocahontas
A fire of unknown origin Tuesday leveled the Ridotto ballroom seven miles north of Pocahontas. Loss is estimated at 35000 dollars. Proprietor Lloyd M. Oleson said the building was partly insured.
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Pocahontas
Ridotto
Lloyd M. Oleson
History conference to be broadcast by Iowa University
Iowa City the University of Iowa history department will air a radio conference from WSUI Saturday 10 a.m. to noon due to wartime travel problems. Noted historians Dr Bernadette E Schmitt of the University of Chicago and Dr Chester Wells Clark of Iowa will discuss What To Do with Germany and Japan and Germany and the Russian Bear. A round-table with Schmitt Clark Thornton and Hickman will close the program.
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Iowa City
History Department
University of Iowa
WSUI
Bernadette E. Schmitt
University of Chicago
Chester Wells Clark
Schmitt
Germany
Japan
Clark
H. J. Thornton
C. Addison Hickman
Thornton
Hickman
Buchanan County Annual Fair Set for August 17 to 20
Independence Iowa firmed up plans for the Buchanan County fair to run August 17 through 20 with expanded prizes for farm and dairy products. Directors approved the schedule changes to align with government rules and the food for victory drive. Officers include J. B. Elliott as president George B. McArthur as vice president and B. O. Gates as secretary.
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Independence
Buchanan County
J. B. Elliott
The
Fair Association
George B. McArthur
B. O. Gates
Iowa ration books issued to 2.25 million Iowans in Feb week
The Iowa office of price administration announced that 2,247,604 residents in 96 counties obtained ration books during the week of February 22. Three counties have not yet reported.
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Des Moines
Record class at Ames addressed by ISU president
Dr. Charles E. Finley, president of Iowa State College, will address the largest winter quarter graduating class in ISU history on March 19. A total of 343 certificates will be presented.
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Ames
INS
Iowa State College
Charles E. Finley
Hotels Violating Rent Ceilings In Des Moines Area
Eleven of twelve hotels checked by the Office of Price Administration in the Des Moines defense rental area violated rent ceilings. One hotel hid records and racked up over 100 violations, with about 5000 violations since the ceiling began. Proceedings may lead to treble damages, fines, or jail.
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Des Moines
Office of Price Administration
Harold Crawford
Iowa
OPA
Chicago
Crawford
Iowa Obituaries Notice Roundup of Deaths Across Counties
Iowa deaths and funeral notices including Chelsea Tesar 64 at home in Chelsea and Memorials for George J. Carter 53 in San Francisco, Martin McLaughlin 81 former Allamakee supervisor, Elsie Marie Pedersen 87 of West Branch, Fred Pfosch about 70 of Anamosa, Thomas McArthur 86 of West Cascade, Mrs. D. W. Connelly 82 of Vinton, and Mrs. William Frayer 77 of Volga City with survivors listed and services scheduled in multiple towns.
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Chelsea
George Tesar
Lillian Kriegle
Joseph Prusha
Waukon
George J. Carter
Pluemer-Hanson
Paul Lloyd
San Francisco
Daniel Browners
Tampa
Fla
John
Lydia Carter
Martin McLaughlin
Allamakee
St. Mary’s Church
Dorchester
Bridget
Celia McLaughlin
West Branch
Elsie Marie Pedersen
J. C. Olsen
Alfred Sondergard
Alfred
Anders Pedersen
Anamosa Mortuary
Anamosa
Baltimore
Cascade
Thomas McArthur
West Cascade
St. Martin’s Church
Louis Dolphin
Eldon Driscoll
Dubuque
Agnes
Vinton
D. W. Connelly
Fry-Holland
Connelly
Center Point
Ethel
C. H. Gitchell
C. A. Pratt
Clinton
Old Courthouse To Serve As Storage Facility
The 80 year old stone building near the Mississippi at Lansing Allamakee county was taken over by Lansing Button and Toy Wood products for storage. Built before 1861 it served as county seat hub, later owned by the Orbeen family. last used as a pearl button factory over 25 years ago.
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Mississippi River
Lansing
Allamakee County
Lansing Button and Toy Wood Products Company
Allamakee
Waukon
Orbeen
Building Stream In Iowa Dwindles To a Mere Trickle
Iowa's residential building activity in February slowed to a trickle with only two listings totaling 1350 dollars in the state's 16 largest cities. Ottumwa reported 750 dollars and Burlington 600 dollars for new dwellings.
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Iowa
Des Moines
INS
Iowa State Department of Health
Ottumwa
Burlington
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Iowa House Committee Sets First Calendar of Session
Des Moines AP The Iowa house sitting committee created its first calendar listing 341 pending bills 72 Senate and 269 House measures with adjournment by April 9 expected. The Senate faces its last major appropriation bill providing 5 330 027 dollars yearly for the next biennium.
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DES Moines
Iowa House
Henry Burma
Senate
House
Rathjens of Marengo Celebrate Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Rathjen observed their golden wedding anniversary with a Monday reception and family dinner. They lived on a farm until 1932 when they moved to Marengo. Their four children are Harry Williamsburg Lawrence La Porte City Lester and Marie Marengo. They received two platform rockers and 14 grandchildren.
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Marengo
George Rathjen
Rathjen
Anna Schafbach
Harry
Williamsburg
Lawrence
la Porte City
Lester
Marie
Ministers Association Meeting Held at Earlville Church
Twenty five attendees join the Delaware County Ministerial Association gathering at Earlville Methodist Church. Hosts were Rev. H. C. Culver and spouse. Rev. Park Anderson of Strawberry Point led devotions and Rev. Mason of Manchester reviewed a book. Rev. H. E. Morrow of Buck Creek presided. Rev. Dwight Bonham of Delhi served as secretary. A potluck lunch followed.
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Earlville
Delaware County
Earlville Methodist Church
H. C. Culver
Park Anderson
Strawberry Point
Mr. Mason
Manchester
H. E. Morrow
Buck Creek
Dwight Bonham
Delhi
Russian Emigrant Funds Russian Language at Iowa University
A $500 bequest from the estate of John Stefanick funds Russian language at the University of Iowa. The Iowa executive council approved the gift to support Russian books materials teaching assistance and aid to needy students. The university now offers two Russian courses under Prof. John A. Posin and staff.
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Des Moines
of Iowa
University of Iowa
Iowa Executive Council
John Stefanick
Mystic
Charles L. Johnston
Centerville
B. B. Hickenlooper
Stefanick
Iowa
Virgil H. Hancher
Hancher
John A. Posin
Buchanan County to Send Ninety Men to Camp Dodge
Ninety Buchanan County men, the largest draft group, will depart Independence Thursday for medical examinations at Camp Dodge. Previous rejections for minor defects have been addressed or remedied.
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Buchanan County
Independence
Camp Dodge
Notice of Administratrix Appointment in Linn County Iowa
The undersigned DeLella Sanderson was appointed and qualified on March 16 1943 as Administratrix of the estate of Harry Sanderson legally located in Linn County Iowa. Those owing money should pay promptly and all claims must be filed in the Linn County District Court with attorney Geo C Claassen listed.
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State of Iowa
Linn County
Harry Sanderson
Iowa
I of
Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa
On March 20 1943 at a.m. the last will and testament of T. par ston late of Linn County Iowa will come for hearing in the district court at the Cedar Rapids courthouse for proof and admission to probate. Cedar Rapids Iowa March 16, AXMEAR Clerk District Court Willis A Glassgow Attorney
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Linn County
Ge A.M
T. ‘Arston
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Court House
Cedar Rapies
Notice of Probate Hearing for Arp Will Iowa 1943
Notice states on March 23 1943 at AM the court will hear the last will and testament of E Arp late of Cedar Rapids Iowa for proof and admission to probate. Dated Cedar Rapids March 16.
Iowa Soldiers Receive Medals
American heroes of the Papuan campaign including four Iowans received silver stars for bravery. Privates First Class Raymond W. Collins of Marshalltown, Walter C. Corey of Dubuque, Robert D. Fandry of Cedar Rapids, and Hugo A. Ambrecht of State Center were among those honored as ceremonies unfolded with the general pinning medals after brief addresses.
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New Guinea
Raymond W. Collins
Marshalltown
Walter C. Corey
Dubuque
Robert D. Fandry
Cedar Rapids
Hugo A. Ambrecht
State Center
Lovett Names William to Volga City Commission
Volga City Mayor C E Lovett announces the appointment of William to a city commission role. The nomination expands the board responsible for local governance and policy oversight.
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Volga City
C. E. Lovett
William Commissi
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Tama County
Vari
Decorcion
SUN
Iowa University
Iowa Ration Books
Sacred Heart Cemetery
William Frayer
Fayette
Anna Conboy
Thos. Doyle
St. Paul
Earl
Frank Conboy
John Conboy
Michael
Thos. Conboy
Licceri & Myezi Tobacco Co
Chesterfield
Rathjens
DE Lella Sanderson
Geo. C. Claassen
Attorney
Axmear
Willis A. Glassgow
Heanne Court
Charlies Penningroth
Shicage
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