Highway Officials Warn Gas Rationing Cuts Revenue
Des Moines AP Chief Engineer Fred R White of the Iowa highway commission says gas rationing would shrink highway financing as licenses and fuel tax receipts decline. He warns motorists may store cars or curb travel, while primary and county roads share tax income and defense needs may force highways into wartime use as truck and bus traffic grows.
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Des Moines
Fred R. White
Iowa Highway Commission
Middle West
White
George A. Wilson
Not Yet in the Army Learn War Skills in Clarence
Special to The Gazette IPTON Clar ence men aged 17 to 42 train on the Clarence consolidated school grounds after suppers every Tuesday and Thursday under Lester Kelly assisted by Jack Shriver Bill Meewes Bill LaFrance and Dr J B Lane. They drill with World War I rifles from American Legion posts and learn sighting bayonet practice and arm breaking defense.
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Gazette
Ipton
Clarence
Army
Clarence Consolidated
Lester Kelly
Jack Shriver
Bill Meewes
Bill Lafrance
J. B. Lane
Kelly
American Legion
Stanwood
Jensen Seeks Qualified Relief While Fearing Socialism
Rep. Ben F. Jensen expresses mixed views on proposed small business relief, hoping any relief will be fairly administered and warning against slipping toward socialism even as he supports relief if no other option exists for distressed business owners. He urges courage to discard socialism once wartime victory is achieved.
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Washington
Ben F. Jensen
Rja
America
Memorial Services for Lewis Patterson in Viola Church
Memorial services for Lewis Srl Patterson son of Mr and Mrs D B Patterson Viola will be held Sunday at 2 p m in Viola Methodist church conducted by Rev C D Boggie of Springville. Patterson was lost in the sinking of the aircraft tender Langley off the coast of Java.
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Viola
Lewis Srl Patterson
D B. Patterson
Langley
Java
Viola Methodist Church
C. D. Boggie
Springville
Iowa City Briefs Inductions Drive War Efforts In 1940s
A 103 Johnson county men left for Des Moines to be inducted into the army marking the third draft contingent since April 1. Miss Margaret A Mordy was appointed chairwoman of the local physical fitness program. A faculty speakers service of 21 persons was organized at the University of Iowa for war and postwar forums. Fred H Luhman announced USO drive subscriptions totaling 442.70 for Postville and Post township.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
Des Moines
Margaret A. Mordy
University of Iowa Women's Physical Education Department
Kenneth M . Dunion
University of Iowa
69th Marion Commencement Tonight Headed By Dr Berger
Marion high school holds its sixty-ninth commencement this evening with Dr David I. Berger of Coe College Bible department delivering the address. The program includes a band concert, glee club performances, a vocal soloist, a class presentation, and diplomas presented by Supt C B Vernon and school officials.
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David IT. Berger
Coe College Bible Department
Marion High School
Glenn L. Lyman
Losey
Rossini
Grand Canyon
Ferde Grofe
Beethoven
Ldéys’ Glee Club
Davy Crockett
Gaines
Voyrich
James
Rose Wilcox
LaVerna Crew
Berger
C. B. Vernon
W. C. Sheets
Board of Education
Lyle N. Warren
Benediction
V. R. DeJong
Reading Circle Elects New Officers at Friday Breakfast
Mrs I L Ford was elected president with Mrs A E Crew as vice president and Mrs L R Blinks as secretary at the Reading circle annual breakfast for 19 attendees. Guest speaker was Mrs Carolyn Hanscom. Ida G Hall received a gift for her upcoming ninetieth birthday.
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Reading Circle
I. L. Ford
Mary English
A. E. Crew
L. R. Blinks
George A. Kindler
Carolyn Hanscom
Ida G. Hall
Club
Hall
St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid elects new officers
Mrs. Clayton Pitcher was elected president at the St. Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid meeting in the church basement. Mrs. August Happel became vice president, Mrs. Harvey Montgomery secretary, and Mrs. Arnold Williams treasurer. Refreshments served to 28. Guests included Mrs. Harvey Hanson Mrs. August Krog and Mrs. Milo Wachal.
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Clayton Pitcher
St. Paul's Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
August Happel
Harvey Montgomery
Arnold Williams
Carl Hutton
Harvey Hanson
August Krog
Milo Wachal
Mrs. Hess Elected Marion Alumni Head at Banquet
Iva Comport Hess, class of 1928, was elected president of the Marion high school alumni association after a banquet in the high school gymnasium attended by more than 200 alumni. Clyde Scott, Ruth Stanton, and Kathryn Heffron were named officers. A German refugee speaker and other local notices follow with ads and club activities in Marion.
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Iva Comport Hess
Marion High School Alumni Association
American Legion Auxiliary
Clyde Scott
Ruth Stanton
Kathryn Heffron
Kurt Schaefer
University of Iowa
Germany
Lulu B. Secrist
Lyle N. Warren
Mildred Carpenter
Chicago
Wayne Stephenson
Donovan Goodyear
Dale Smith
Gene Jacobs
Memorial Day Services in Anamosa at High School
Anamosa hosts memorial day services at 10 am in the high school auditorium led by speaker David C. Bleakley of Cedar Rapids, with American Legion post sponsorship.
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Anamosa
American Legion Post
David C. Bleakley
Cedar Rapids
Iowa May Produce Alcohol for Rubber
A committee in Fort Dodge formed with Iowa leaders to cooperate with Nebraska in promoting plants to produce industrial alcohol from farm products for synthetic rubber. Members include A A Couch Des Moines Donald Edison Fort Dodge Leo J Franey Marengo and John Uban Waterloo with Otto Knudsen Eagle Grove. Nebraska group to Washington next week to push plans. about 30 attendees. Dr L M Christensen of Nebraska predicted production could begin by end 1943.
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Fort Dodge
Nebraska
A. A. Couch
Des Moines
Iowa Federation of Labor
Donald Edison
Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Iowa
Leo J. Franey
Marengo
John Uban
Waterloo
Cooperative Oil Companies
Otto Knudsen
Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Guy M Gillette
Iowa
L. M. Christensen
University of Nebraska
Worden Resigns as State Auditor Aide
DES MOINES AP Worden, supervisor of state audits in State Auditor Chet B Akers office, resigned Friday effective June He accepts a position with Wolf and Company CPAs of Des Moines Worden organized the state auditing division in 1933 when the budget and financial control act changed the offices duties He led the division since then.
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Des Moines
Worden
Chet B. Akers
Wolf and Company, Certified Public Accountants of
Upper Iowa Graduation Speakers Announced
Upper Iowa University selects two speakers for the 85th commencement. Dr Richard C Raines of Minneapolis will give the Sunday June 1 address on Watchmen Lpan Democracys Walls, and Dr John Andrew Holmes of Evanston will deliver the May 31 baccalaureate. Holmes is an 1895 graduate of Upper Iowa.
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Fayette
Upper Iowa University
Richard C Raines
Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis
John Andrew Holmes
Congregational Church
Evanston
Raines
Lpan
Independence
Cornell College
Holmes
Upper Iowa Collegian elects new editor and managers
Fayette Iowa Jean Stockman Cresco and Wayne Munson Hawkeye were chosen editor and business manager of the Upper Iowa Collegian. Jare Nesset Forrest City and Arnald Klink Fayette were elected assistant editor and assistant business manager.
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Gazette
Bullet Explodes from Waste Fire Grazes Woman Near Urbana
While Mrs Bud Smith burned a wastebasket in the yard three miles west of Urbana a 22 caliber bullet exploded and grazed her forehead. Her husband, nearby in a field, heard the blast and aided her. The wound was treated by a doctor.
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Gazette
Bud Smith
Here
Grinnell Draftees Depart for Des Moines Induction
Grinnell sent 38 Poweshiek county draftees to the Des Moines induction center amid a 1500 strong goodbye crowd. Notables included Joe Baker grocery clerk and Emmet Inman son of a farmer. Shops closed and money and gifts poured from boxes as 48 Iowa men joined Uncle Sam's army at 8 a.m.
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The
Gazette
Grinnell
Des Moines
Joe Baker
Henry Alden
Grinnell College
Emmet Inman
Lloyd Inman
Poweshiek
Monroe Hotel
Iowa
Uncle Sam
Haas couple to celebrate golden wedding in Waukon
Mr and Mrs Ben Haas retired farmers of Allamakee County will observe their golden wedding Sunday at the farm home of their daughter Mrs Leo Ferring near Waukon. A family dinner will follow with four children and their families present. The couple, both 75, were married at Lycurgus and lived on their farm for nearly a0 years.
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Waukon
Ben Haas
Allamakee County
Leo Ferring
Lous Zieman
Mason City
Ben Treendle
Joe
Ferring
Lycurgus
O Connell of Clermont Named to Britt Parish
Clermont reports Rev Father O Connell of St Peters parish named to Britt Parish. His successor at Clermont is not yet named.
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O’connel
Clermont
Britt Parish
O Connel
St Peters Parish
Werlesch
Britt
Webster Voters Extend Iowa Electric Franchise
Webster voters approve a 20 year extension of the Iowa Electric franchise by a 35 to 2 vote. The decision affects Webster and secures continued municipal electrical service. Marquette notes Miss Lillian Meter of Postville was elected to fill first and second grade vacancies created by Florence Foley’s resignation.
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Webster
Iowa Electric
Webster Thursdas
Iowa Electric Company
McGregor Marriage At St Marys May 16
Announcement from St Marys church McGregor notes the marriage of Vinda Matt daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Matt of National to Donald Uriell son of Mr and Mrs Joe Uriell of Elkader officiated by Rev Father Horsfeld. Miss Zita Uriell maid of honor. bridesmaids Mrs Harold Matt Marcella Berns Alice Ruff. The couple hosted a dinner for 65 at Miss Althea Rotherman's home after the ceremony. Later a reception at the Joe Uriell home.
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Mcgregor
St Mary's Church
Vinda Matt
Walter Matt
National
Donald Uriell
Joe Uriell
Elkader
Father Horsfeld
Zita Uriell
Harold Matt
Marcella Berns
Alice Ruff
Althea Rotherman
Joe Ariell
Dyersville
Be sure to use the LINAL Soap Coupon on Page 14
An advertisement urges readers to redeem the LINAL Soap Coupon on page 14 offering 10 cents in cash to the reader. The promo highlights cash value and directs attention to the page number for redemption.
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LINAL
Wilson Highlights Economy Record in Iowa Address
Gov. George A Wilson delivered a statewide radio speech pledging liberty for all and touting a record of tax restraint. He cited reduced property taxes, expanded road building, and support for farmers while defending his regulative and executive leadership.
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Wilson
Wilean
Iowa
Installation of Rev Victor A Fisherbeck in Ossian churches
The Rev Victor A Fisherbeck will be installed as pastor of the Ossian Stavanger and Eldorada churches this Sunday at 10:30 am. Dr Astrap Larson leads the service and an all day program follows with dinner in the church basement. Delegates greet the new pastor on behalf of Decorah circuit and neighboring congregations.
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Victor A Fisherbeck
Stavanger
Eldorada
Astrap Larson
PE Kjorlang
Decorah
Res Jo Quelle
O.dooh’ Preus
Luther College
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Upper Iowa
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Wyoming
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Wyoming American Legion
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Pierce Norris
Center Junction
Boys State
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Hawkeye Boys State
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