Marion, Decorah Top Iowa Traffic Safety Contest Winners
Marion is judged outstanding safety city in the 4,000 to 5,000 population group after record in fatalities enforcement and education. Governor Hicklenlooper to speak at April 5 Des Moines awards dinner. winners span six population classes with Decorah and Marion earning first in their groups.
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Ceiling Prices Placed on Eggs in Iowa
The Iowa Office of Price Administration announced Des Moines area prices for shell eggs by grade and size. Maximums include Large grade A 50.04 cents per dozen, Large B 47.7, Assorted 44.2, Medium A 46.04, Medium B 43.7, Medium C 40.2, with two cent reductions for paper bag eggs and a state wide limit of one cent above Des Moines prices. Containers must show grade and weight class.
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Office of Price Administration
OPA
Report Increase In Retail Sales In Iowa
Washington reports seven percent higher sales over February 1942 from 881 independent Iowa retailers. J C Capt census director said gains include Cedar Rapids 332 438 dollars and six percent Davenport 606 117 dollars and 23 percent Waterloo 684 460 dollars and 22 percent Dubuque 208 765 dollars and severe percent.
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Iowa
J. C. Capt
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Waterloo
Dubuque
Tipton High School Social Weekender Highlights
Tipton high school hosts a scavenger hunt and senior class dance on Friday. Junior Classical League enjoys a steak supper at the golf club as a farewell to meat event. Saturday brings a junior class party with dancing badminton and ping pong in the school. About 50 boys from the consolidated school are feted by Garey Whalen American Legion with dinner by the auxiliary and speeches by Charles Marolf Jr and James Reeve.
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Day
Highway Patrol and ‘Corp
Jack Stee
Iowa Can Have 768 New Cars in April
The OPA sets an April quota of 768 new automobiles for Iowa, up 34 from March, with a reserve of 143 cars. National quota for April is 38,000, up 900 from March, and the national reserve is 5,600. The reserve quota covers potential excess demand.
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Chicago
OPA
Child Drowns In Cammanche Yard Pool
Charles Frazier Jr. two year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Frazier Cammanche drowned Sunday after tumbling into a neighbor s fishpool in the yard authorities investigated the accident.
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Panhellenic Workshop Meeting at Iowa City
Delegates from five Iowa colleges attended the University of Iowa Panhellenic Workshop to discuss wartime sorority life problems under the Women's Panhellenic association sponsorship Sally Branch of Marengo chaired the conference which was suggested by the National Panhellenic association.
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Maj. Gen. Tinley Hospitalized With Streptococcus Illness
Maj. Gen. Mathew A. Tinley, famed soldier physician from southwestern town, is seriously ill at a council bluffs hospital with a streptococcus infection, according to his physician Dr. Earl Bellinger on Monday.
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Linn County Supervisors Proceedings March 23 1943
Linn County Iowa Board adopts multiple resolutions and financial actions including Oakdale release for Harriet Olmstead estate, tax refund to Frank Nott, appointment of deputy sheriff, tax suspension for Old Age Assistance recipients, road work contracts and fund transfers, and various claims approved. Also authorizes crushed stone contracts and tax deed processes.
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Linn
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Stassen urges private lease of war plants after victory
Minnesota Governor Harold Stassen advocates leasing major war plants to private operators for peacetime production. He spoke at the University of Dubuque where he received an honorary rectorate and discussed social security funding, farm manpower under extension services, and urging religious principles in postwar policy.
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Minnesota
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University of
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Chester Davis
Food Administration
Health Department Warns of Increase In Cancer Deaths
DES MOINES Iowa 1942 cancer deaths reach a new high the state health department reports at least 3629 deaths up from 3532 in 1941 and 3476 in 1940 Dr E G Zimmerer cancer control director cites delayed treatment and wartime distractions as key factors in rising cancer mortality.
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Freight Agent Robert Nicol Dies at 69 in Des Moines
Robert Nicol aged 69 a freight agent for the Chicago Great Western railroad died Sunday at Iowa Lutheran hospital. Burial will be in Dubuque.
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Iowa Politics Backstage Pieces in Secret Ballots
A look at the 1943 Iowa school code revision bill and related political maneuvering. The House committee has kept the 437 page measure off the calendar amid debate over its breadth and funding, with supporters arguing for clarity and efficiency while critics warn of a potential political hot potato.
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School Children At Palo Buy Jeep for Army
Palo consolidated school starts a bond and stamp sale to raise at least 900 dollars for a jeep and a War Department certificate of award. First day sales reach 347.30 dollars as the drive continues through April 19.
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Vinton Soldier Listed Missing in North Africa
Kenneth Gaddy of Vinton is reported missing in action in North Africa since March 10. A message from the war department to his parents says he previously served in the national guard and trained at Camp Claiborne Louisiana before being sent to Ireland and then to North Africa.
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War Department
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Monticello Soldier Missing in North Africa
Charles Wright son of Mr and Mrs Frank Wright is reported missing in action in North Africa since March 10. He enlisted February 1941 and serves with the 34th division after a stint in Ireland. He married Faye Silliman on November 18 1941 and has three brothers and two sisters.
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Elmer Stock Missing in North Africa
Clarence and Mrs Stock report their son Elmer is missing in North Africa. The couple received a letter from him dated March 5, confirming his status.
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Invitation Music Contest at Anamosa
Anamosa high school hosts an invitation music contest Friday with 500 musicians expected. Schools from 11 towns enter instrumental and vocal contestants, including Anamosa Maquoketa Monticello Olin Mechanicsville Mt. Vernon Stanwood Springville Miles Hopkinton and Wyoming. J Donald Olson leads arrangements for the event replacing the usual state contest.
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Father Daughter Die in Farm Fire Near Jewels Iowa
Edward Holm aged 48 and his daughter Juhn 24 died in a Sunday blaze that destroyed their single story farm home six miles south of Jewels. Selma Specht of Monticello wed Sergt Harrison Schlimmer son of Mr and Mrs William Schlimmer in a Sacred Heart rectory ceremony. The bride Selma is a Monticello High School graduate and Rural teacher. the groom is a Sacred Heart High School alumnus stationed at Mitchell Field New York.
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Jones County
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Iowa reports about 59000 deferments in draft
Iowa draft officials released figures showing about 59 000 deferments for occupational reasons among state registrants. Farming workers total 39 000 with dependents. about 20 000 others are in essential occupations, with 12 000 in 2-A and 8 000 in 2-B. Adj. Gen. Grahl cautioned boards will judge locality essential activities.
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Services for Shimanek Who Died Fighting Fire
Joseph Shimanek 56 died of a heart attack while aiding a blaze at the F J Petersen plant Friday Burial took place at Mayflower cemetery He was born March 25 1887 in Oxford Junction Married 1913 to Antonia Sible of Table Rock Neb He farmed in Minnesota and Iowa employed by Petersen for 15 years and served 12 years in the Volunteer Fire company Survived by wife and one son Sergt Charles Shimanek Camp Custis Mich four brothers Frank Ed Lumir John and three sisters Mary Mulvihill Anna Huffaker and Helen
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T. V. Smith to Speak at Jefferson Celebration
Iowa City hosts Prof. T. V. Smith of the University of Chicago Tuesday at 8 p m on The Living Jefferson. The speaker, longtime faculty member since 1922 and author of The American Doctrine of Equality and Creative Skeptics, takes part in national bicentennial events.
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T. V. Smith
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