Iowa opposes Moscow dam project on Cedar River
Iowa argues the Moscow hydroelectric project would ruin 29 miles of the Cedar River and flood 11 000 acres of farmland. Special A G Garrett told the Federal Power Commission the First Iowa Cooperative seeks 100 percent public financing and would force costly condemnation. Examiner Law urged denial of a license but recommended a temporary permit for financing. the cooperative disputes cost estimates and rejects a preliminary permit.
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Washington
Iowa
Moscow
Cedar River
Neill Garrett
Des Moines
Federal Power Commission
Mississippi
Garrett
FPC
Glen R. Law
Robinson
Law
Rock Island
Veishea attendance grows as three day event continues
Ames AP reports the Veishea celebration at Iowa State College moves into its second round after a near record opening. Thousands of high school visitors join Friday events including an agricultural field day athletic events and Stars Over Veishea. Thursday saw canoe races with Delta Upsilon and Sigma Kappa rowing victors and Jane Thomas crowned Weishea queen with Wallace McKee among 1000 spectators.
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Dick Chandler
Council Bluffs
Pete Rounds
Bronxville
N. Y
Jim Larson
Marshalltown
Sigma Kappa
Jean Heath
Duluth
Munn
Dorothea Hausmann
Joliet
Donna McIntosh
Hibbing
Minn
Wallace McKee
Carlisle
Jane Thomas
Weishea
School House Sold North Liberty Iowa City Buyer
A school house two miles north of here was sold this week to H. F. Moffitt of Iowa City for 815 dollars. It had not been used for a number of years.
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North Liberty
Here
H. F. Moffitt
Iowa City
Tulip Time Fest opens with street scrubbing at Pella
The first full Tulip Time Festival since before the war begins its second day in Pella. Gov. Blue participates by placing a Dutch hat on his head during the scrub brush ceremony as townspeople parade in provincial costumes. Tulip Queen Ruth Van de Geest rises to coronation after the parade. The cast of 680 presents a pageant on Dutch immigrant history.
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Pella
G. F. Sadler
T. G. Fultz
Robert D. Blue
Ruth van de Geest
Six Iowa City Youths To Attend Boys State
Six Iowa City high school boys were chosen to represent the city at Hawkeye Boys State at Camp Dodge from June 15 to 22. Selection announced by Carl E. Redenbaugh, commander of Roy L. Chopek post, American Legion. Recipient schools include City High Bill Reichardt and Bob Beals University High John Carson and Dick Laren St Patrick's High LeRoy Duffy St Marys High Francis Long of Cosgrove.
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Iowa City
Hawkeye Boys State
Camp Dodge
Carl E. Redenbaugh
Roy L. Chopek
American Legion
City High
Bill Reichardt
Bob Beals
University High
John Carson
Dick Laren
St. Patrick's High
LeRoy Duffy
St. Mary’s High
Francis Long
Cosgrove
Dr Walter Lunden Appointed Sociology Professor at Ames
Dr Walter Lunden former Gustavus College president and wartime prison supervisor in Bavaria was appointed associate professor of sociology at Iowa State College Ames. He previously taught as assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh and will teach sociology with focus on rural social problems.
36 Iowa Traffic Deaths in April
Des Moines reports 36 traffic fatalities in April, the first month rise since January. Through four months, 143 Iowans were killed on highways, up ten from 1946, while highway railroad crossing deaths fell from 31 to 17. The January increase was the largest, February the largest decrease.
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Des Moines
Department of Public Safety
Iowa
Publicity Director Appointed at Cornell College
Mt Vernon Iowa. Dr Mi ron A Morrill former dean and professor of religion at Hamline University St Paul was named head of the publicity department at Cornell college. He will serve as assistant professor of English teaching journalism courses. Morrill directed publicity for national Methodist church agencies from 1929 to 1940.
Doctor Marcus Bach to Speak at Newcomers Luncheon
Dr Marcus Bach of the University of Iowa will address the Newcomers' luncheon at the Manchester Country Club this Saturday, detailing upcoming local developments and community programs.
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Manchester
Marcus Bach
University of Iowa
Manchester Country Club
Marion Mothers Banquet Hosts Honors and Local Events
Marion Gazette reports a banquet at the R V cafe with 39 guests, honoring mothers and guests. Agnes Sherbon presided. Adlai Stephenson’s wife spoke and Marion Hines gave a mother tribute. Local students plan picnics and dances as Miss Martha Smith wedding party is noted. Jennie Albaugh dies at 60 with services planned in Marion.
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Marion Business Girls
R. V Cafe
Agnes Sherbon
Adlai Stephenson
Marian Hines
Arliss Brown
Doris Scott
Frances Bees
H O Young
South
Laura Brutsman
Winifred Perkins
Jennie Albaugh
Cedar Rapids
Thomas Stoneking
Linn County
Emmett Albaugh
Scott's Mills Bridge
Albaugh
Max
Marion
Pfe
Paul Albaugh
Denver
Marjorie Booth
Central City
Myrna Flitsch
Alburnett
Margaret Hawk
Fort Smith
Ark
Myrle Neverman
Fred
Elmer
Harry
Roy Stoneking
Vernon
James Stoneking
Yocom Chapel
Campbell Cemetery
City announces summer hours and permits issued this week
City Clerk Mildred A Titus reports building permits issued this week. Glenn Chamberlain for a basement and temporary dwelling at 221 Eighth avenue cost 400 dollars. James McQuown for a garage at 333 Thirteenth street cost 350 dollars. Archie Perrin at 1860 Seventh avenue 50 dollars porch. Ronald Van Note at 2053 Ninth avenue house 1200 dollars. Mrs Alwine Peterman at 1112 Thirteenth street remodeling 150 dollars. Also sparks from a chimney caused a small roof fire at the Earl Bakers.
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Mildred A. Titus
Glenn Chamberlain
Eighthh Avenue
James McQuown
Thirteenth Street
Archie Perrin
Seventh Avenue
Ronald van Note
Ninth Avenue
Alwine Peterman
Local society notes and household updates
Fifteen members of the Diana Fret club held a May breakfast in the home of Mrs. Willis Jordan with miniature May poles and spring flowers. Mrs. George E. Weis of Muscatine attended as a guest. Four-C Club hosted its annual guest day at E. V. cafe with 43 attendees. Kenneth V. Murdoch attends funeral directors convention in Des Moines. Several residents report travels and family health updates. Ads note Storm's-Pansy plants sale and grocery specials at Knapp's.
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George E Weis
Muscatine
Willis Jordan
Weis
Marion
Jordan Home
Diana Fret Club
George E. Weis
H. B. Phillips
Nella Cleveland
C. R. Oxley
E. V
Frank Huth
Louis Warnholt
Myron Berry
Clyde Kearns
Kenneth V. Murdoch
Des Moines
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Kent Finger
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Munden
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