Plan to Eliminate Iowa Gas Tax Refunds Studied
Iowa highway committee considers ending state gas tax refunds affecting farmers using fuel for tractors and farm machinery as part of a 12 year 638 million dollar road program. Proposals also raise the gas tax by one cent and extend motor carrier tax applicability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Highway Committee
State Postwar Rehabilitation Commission
Don Berry
Indianola
Rehabilitation Commission
Iowa
Berry
Planned Compulsory Military Training Provokes Opposition
Iowa City AP The Association of Governing Boards of State Universities and Allied Institutions rejects one year of compulsory postwar military training as a universal measure. It urges expanding ROTC and land grant college programs as part of national military training. Richard Plock of Burlington elected vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Association of Governing Boards of State Universities and Allied Institutions
R.O.T.C
Association
Richard Plock
Burlington
Wilbois Named Actuary in Iowa Department
promotion of F. J. Wilbois from examiner to actuary in the Iowa insurance department was announced by Commissioner Charlies R. Fischer. Wilbois has served in Des Moines since 1921 and succeeds Carl Tiffany who resigned to lead the Illinois department in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
F. J. Wilbois
Iowa Insurance Department
Charlies R. Fischer
Wilbois
Carl Tiffany
Cedar Rapids
Illinois Insurance Department
Springfield
Water tunnel built at Iowa University lab
A water tunnel for hydraulic research has been completed in the University of Iowa hydraulics laboratory, one of only six such facilities in the United States.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa Hydraulics Laboratory
United States
Bishop Hayes Named New Bishop of Davenport See
The Most Rev. Ralph L. Hayes named bishop of Davenport by Pope Pius XII. Hayes, born September 21, 1884 in Pittsburgh, previously bishop of Helena then rector of the North American College in Rome, returned to the United States in 1940 as the college closed during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
North American College
New Vicar General Named for Dubuque See
DUBUQUE The Very Rev Msgr Dorrence Foley was named vicar general of the Dubuque archdiocese by Archbishop Henry Rohiman He is a Ryan Iowa native with mother Mrs Catherine Foley and late banker father Frank Foley He succeeds Msgr Thomas Conry president emeritus of Loras College
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Dubuque
Dorrence Foley
Archdiocese of
Henry P. Rohiman
Ryan
Catherine Foley
Frank Foley
Msgr. Foley
Thomas Conry
Loras College
Gillette Campaign Costs Total $6,808
Senator Guy M. Gillette reported campaign expenses of $6,808 and receipts of $7,202 to the secretary of state after losing the senatorial race to Gov. Bourke Hickelooper in the general election.
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Des Moines
Guy M. Gillette
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Secretary of State
Cigaret Clubs Banned by OPA
Des Moines report says cigaret clubs offering cigarets only with required purchases violate OPA rules and must be reported to local price panels. Iowa revenue collector warns selling cigarets from loose containers is illegal, with fines up to $1,000 and up to two years in prison per offense.
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Des Moines
OPA
Walter D. Kline
E. H. Birmingham
Internal Revenue
Iowa
Birmingham
Mrs Ray Starry Heads Methodist Church Group
Mrs Ray Starry is elected president of the Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service with a slate of officers and committee members including Mrs R B Watters vice president and Mrs Lee A recording secretary. The list covers spiritual life program fellowship and various department heads across church activities for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Starry
Methodist
R. B. Watters
Lee A
J. J. Booth
E. T. Hiams
Warren Hoff
Fay Bailey
J. P. Gable
Robert Burns
Lulu B. Secrist
Charles Crossley
Spiritual Life Committee
Mmes
Harley McCalley
H. M. Titus
Joseph Boxell
Frank Straley
Watters
Willis Jordan
McCalley
Miss Secrist
Jordan
E. C. Ainley
Ralph Seager
Hiams
Starry
Fey Bailey
Hoff
Thomas Costello
Seager
Flowers
Fred Holsinger
Crossley
George Reichard
A. E. Crew
T. Edwin Beadle
Bernard Schenken
Ward
C. J. Newlin
Oscar Martin
V. E. Stimson
Every Family Has One Presented by Marion High Drama Club
A three act comedy titled Every Family Has One was staged to a packed audience Thursday by the Marion high school dramatic club. The play will be repeated tonight in the Lincoln auditorium.
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Marion High School Dramatic Club
Lincoln Auditorium
New Lucite and Pottery Gifts at Boston Store Gift Shop
New, genuine Lucite and pottery gift wares on display at the Boston Store Gift Shop adver tisement.
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Boston
Coast-to-Coast Announces Lay Away Plan
Advisory note invites shoppers to use coast to coast lay away option and encourages early shopping.
Mrs Yocom Plans Move to Marion Residence
Mrs J T Yocom of Springville will relocate to Marion soon to live with her mother Mrs H J Wiley and sister Mrs O E Crane.
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J. T. Yocom
Springville
Marion
H. J. Wiley
O. E. Crane
Framed Pictures Display at Boston Store Gift Shop
A full line of new framed pictures is ready for your inspection at the Boston Store Gift Shop. Advertisement.
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Boston
Fireman Attends Electrician School Visits Family Weekend
Fireman second class Harry Pinch, enrolled at Great Lakes electrician program, will spend the weekend with his children and his parents Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Pinch.
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Harry Pinch
Great Lakes
R. O. Pinch
Santa Claus to visit Coast-to-Coast this year
Santa Claus reports he will be at Coast-to-Coast this year with gifts for kiddies as usual. The advertisement notes his annual appearance and gift delivery plan for youngsters.
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Playground and Recreation
City Hall
Santa Claus
Weekend Visit With Mrs Walter and Daughter Delores
Brief note states Mrs Mark Walter and her sister host for a weekend visit. Delores Walter, student at Frances Shimer school Mt Carroll Ill, will stay in the Walter home. Also an advertisement for Katz Salvage selling complete line of batteries new tubes all sizes and auto parts at car prices.
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Mark Walter
Delores
Frances Shimer
Mt. Carroll, Ill
Walter
Katz Salvage
Syi's Grocery Ad Sparks Bargain Pantry
Local ad lists meat specials and fruit deals with pork chops and hamburger at 2 types per pound, swiss steak at 26c, grapefruit 7 for 25c or 2 for 13c. Shop name Syi's Grocery. Advertisement text highlights value and quick buys.
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Syi’s Grocery
Cedar Rapids Couple Wed in Cedar Rapids City
Olyro Wolfe of Cedar Rapids and Belva Gladys Abbee of Bloomington Wisconsin married Thursday night by Justice C. E. Drummond. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wolfe. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids.
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Olyro Wolfe
Cedar Rapids
Belva Gladys Abbee
Bloomington
Wis
C. E. Drummond
Ray Wolfe
Toys and Gifts Advertisement Leads Coast-to-Coast Display
Coast-to-Coast highlights a large toy and gift display with Marion cited as a key location in the advertisement. The notice emphasizes a wide selection and prominent branding in the feature.
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Marion
L. E. Storm
Smart mid winter millinery sale ad
A local advertisement promotes new mid winter millinery items priced from $1 to $5 and a wrap around style for $1. M L Braska Company offers these bargain fashions.
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M. L. Braska Company
Laws Filed and Set at 433 8th Ave
Advertisement notes legal filings at address 433 8th Ave. about property measures and regulatory steps. Details remain unclear in the clipping, but the notice signals formal actions or declarations related to legal requirements.
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8Th Ave
Ice wool fascinators debut at Boston Store sale
Pvt. Richard E. Cayler returns to Fort Meade Md as Boston Store advertises new ice wool fascinators in colors priced at 1.98 and 2.25 with a brief sale notice.
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Richard E. Cayler
Fort Meade, Md
Boston
Pvt
Gerald F. Schenk
Reverend George Thomas Preaches at Marion Baptists
The Rev. George Thomas of Comanche, a candidate for the Marion Baptist church pastorate, will lead both Sunday morning and evening services.
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George Thomas
Comanche
The
Marion Baptist Church
Storm's Advertise Mrs Lerdrup Arrives with Winter Goods
Glove and mitten deliveries along with cotton and wool blankets reach Abilene Kansas as Mrs. B E Lerdrup arrives for an extended stay. The item list highlights winter apparel and bedding now available for sale.
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B. E. Lerdrup
Abilene, Kan
Bazaar Draws Crowds at Methodist Sale Event
A church bazaar hosted by the Methodist society featured the Dake Stone and Rainbow divisions with tables adorned by lighted yellow tapers and bittersweet decorations drawing community interest and support.
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Nual
Dake Stone
Rainbow
WSCS
Christmas lingerie and toiletries at Boston Store ad
Advertisement notes a complete line of lingerie and toiletries for selection at Boston Store. Other clippings mention a high school girl job, furlough of Aviation Student William Kempe visiting from Waco, Texas, a Tooth brush offer at Owens Cut Rate Drug, and a Christian church annual homecoming basket dinner Sunday.
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Boston
William Kempeshall
Waco, Texas
Marion
Owen
The
Christian Church
Christmas Gift Suggestions Mentioned for Ed Sigfred
A compact classified note suggests giving him a leather Zelon or a mackinaw jacket for Christmas and attributes the idea to Ed Sigfred company.
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Ed Sigfred Company
Wanted ironing by family or single person
Advertisements offer ironing services for families or individuals. Contact via phone number 260W to arrange pickup or scheduling. The notice invites households or singles needing ironing help.
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Fred White
State Highway Commission
Seaman Mears Loren Barnett
Pacific
Thomas Barnett
Oxford
Mary Ellen
Amana
Joe Petrzelka
Seaman Barnett
Navy
C.R. Man
Bishop Hayes
Davenport
Gillette
Marion News
W. H. Applegate
Storm’s
Marion, IA
Rosedale Butter
SWAN
ELI
Blocklsew
Brewing Co
Davenport, Ic
Blackhawk
South America
A&p Coffee
America
A&p
Bhai
Caer
ALL A&p Food
Storm’'s
Santa Says
Dickey’s A —Quality Foods
California
Jonathan
Omar
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