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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1943

Page

9

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.

John C. Mullin Paul F. Hil Marion W. Earl Hall Mason City Iowa State Safety Council Hall Mullin Des Moines B. B. Hickenlooper Davenport Water Council Bluffs Clinton Ames Iowa City Fort Madison Cedar Falls Charles City Cherokee Oelwein Spencer Decorah Red Oak Atlantic Carroll Estherville Lemars Waverly Algona Ciara Eagle Grove Hampon The Linn County Safety Commission

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.

Des Moines Iowa 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.

Washington 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.

Tipton Tipton High School Junior Classical League Tipton Consolidated School Garey-Whalen American Legion Ladies of the Legion Auxiliary Sprague Hall Charles Marolf, Jr James Reeve 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.

Iowa 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.

Cammanche Charles Frazier

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.

Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa Panhellenic Workshop Women's Panhellenic Association Sally Branch Marengo National Panhellenic Association

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.

Council Bluffs Mathew A. Tinley Earl Bellinger

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.

Board OF Supervisors Linn County Iowa Boyer Larry Independence Black Hawk County Beeson Petty Harriet Olmstead Oakdale Saide Marearet Olmstead Frank Nott Seevell Charles Knickerbocker Cedar Rapids Minnie Lukehert West Kingston Towa Marion Concrete Materials and Construction Company Laws Richmond Sth West Cedar Rauids C. Kyle Mills Margaret &. Mills Owa Otter Creek Setae Linn Johnson County Fairfax Township Sheen Sey Boulder Township Taw

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.

Dubuque INS Harold Stassen Minnesota Sunday University of Stassen 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.

Health Department Des Moines Iowa Iowa State Health Department E. G Zimmerer

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.

Des Moines Robert Nicol Chicago Great Western Railroad Iowa Lutheran Hospital Dubuque

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.

Anthony Adverse House Cameron Ross

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.

Palo War Department

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.

Vinton Kenneth Gaddy North Africa War Department E. E. Gaddy Gaddy National Guard Camp Claiborne Ireland

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.

Monticello Charles Wright Frank Wright North Africa Wright Ireland Faye Silliman Manchester James Fort Ord Calif William Richard Wilma Genevieve

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.

Clarence Stock Elmer North Africa

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.

Anamosa Anamosa High School G. B. Kinser Maquoketa Monticello Olin Mechanicsville Mt. Vernon Stanwood Springville Miles Hopkinton Wyoming J. Donald Olson

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.

Edward Holm Juhn Here Monticello Selma Specht John Specht Harrison Schlimmer William Schlimmer Sacred Heart Church A. L. Lorenz Wilbur McChristy Paul Black Schlimmer Jones County Sergi. Schlimmer Sacred Heart High School Mitchell Field Long Island N. Y

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.

Des Moines Iowa Selective Service Adj Charles H. Grahl

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

Oxford Junction Joseph Shimanek F. J. Petersen Mayflower Cemetery Mr. Shimanek Antonia Sible Table Rock Neb Minnesota Iowa Petersen Company Volunteer Fire Company Sergt Charles Shimanek Camp Custis Mich Frank Lumir LaCrosse Wis John U. S. Marines Mary Mulvihill Anna Huffaker Eugene Ore Helen Oakland Calif

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.

Iowa City T. V. Smith University of Chicago

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