Nine-Point Traffic Safety Plan For Iowa War Era
Des Moines AP The governor's traffic safety commission led by M C Nelson unveiled a nine-point program for the 1943 Iowa general assembly. It seeks a 35 mph wartime limit, revised DWI penalties, financial responsibility, driver testing, clearer reckless and careless driving rules, updated pedestrian laws, revised accident reporting, statewide vehicle testing, and county traffic courts. Members and legislators outlined the plan at a meeting with key figures including Senators Hattery Berg Johnson Guttenberg and Representatives Prentis Chanahan Miller.
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Des Moines
Governor’s Traffic Safety Commission
M. C. Nelson
Iowa General Assembly
E Melon
Traffic Safety Commission
State Public Safety Department
Nelson
J. R. Hattery
Iowa State Safety Council
H. S. Evans
R. A. Moyer
A. R. Lauer
Iowa State College
W. O. Price
The
State Highway Department
H. T. Wagner
Waterloo
John Berg
Cedar Fells
Oscar Johnson
Kanawha
G. W. Guttenberg
Prentis
Mt. Ayr
H. E.etchanan
Newhall
J. S. Miller
Humboldt
Misconduct Charges Will Be Investigated
James H. Willett M W Hyland both of Tama and J S Bauch of Gladbrook are named by Judges Tankersley and Thomas to investigate misconduct accusations against Dysart attorney Frank T Jensen Jensen was bound over to the Tama county grand jury by Justice Robert Powell of Traer on an embezzlement charge filed by Albert Smith of Mechanicsville
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Toledo
James H. Willett
M. W. Hyland
Tama
J. S. Bauch
Gladbrook
B. O. Tankersley
B. F. Thomas
Frank T. Jensen
Dysart
Jensen
Tama County
Grand Jury
Robert Powell
Traer
Albert Smith
Mechanicsville
Grinnell Employees Pledge Full War Bond Support
AP reports 25 civilian staff at the Army administration school in Grinnell pledged more than 12 percent of their total salaries for war bonds. Col. William H. post commander says all employees signed up within 48 hours, yielding $346 monthly in pledges.
Marion Chamber Elects Six Directors for Two Years
At the annual dinner Monday at Hallwood cafe the Marion Chamber of Commerce elected Carl W. Stuber Clyo Castle Irvin L. Ford H F Lockwood C R Biddick and Harley Breed to the board for a two year term Dinner served to about 100 members and guests The Rev Deane Chapman urged support for workers alongside a strong army and urged morale in democracy and American processes
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Carl W. Stuber
Clyo Castle
Irvin L. Ford
H. F. Lockwood
C. R. Biddick
Harley Breed
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Hallwood Cafe
Deane Chapman
Wesley Methodist Church
Des Moines
Chamber of Commerce
America
Marion PTA Opening Meeting Planned in Lincoln Auditorium
The Marion Parent Teacher Association will hold its opening meeting Thursday at 7 45 p m in the Lincoln auditorium with Mrs Edward Lala presiding The high school band will play Arnold W Salisbury principal will speak on the effects of war on the public school Miss Dorothy Haffa will describe how children aid salvage drive Supt C B Vernon will introduce new faculty members Miss Rose Wilcox will lead in community singing Mrs R G Adams junior Red Cross chairwoman will outline her group's work Camp Fire girls will sell homemade cookies The public is invited Officers and chairmen meet at 7 p m for a council in the Lincoln building
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Marion Parent-Teacher Association
Lincoln Auditorium
Edward Lala
Arnold W. Salisbury
Dorothy Haffa
Supt
C. B. Vernon
Rose Wilcox
Daughters of the American Revolution District Meeting Planned
The Northeast Iowa DAR district meets Thursday at Marion Methodist church with Marion Linn Balliet and Francis Shaw as hostesses. Programs begin 10 30 a m with remarks by Mrs J E Rem ley and Mrs Imogen Emery speaking on DAR War Efforts and Duties. Afternoon speakers include Mrs T B Throckmorton. Lunch at noon and musical numbers by local members.
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Iowa
Daughters of the American Revolution
Marion Methodist Church
Marion Linn
Marion
Balliet
Mt. Vernon
Francis Shaw
Anamosa
J. E. Remley
Imogen Emery
Cedar Rapids
D.A.R
T. B. Throckmorton
Des Moines
la Euna Crew
Ruth Engstrom
K. V. Murdoch
Marion Piper
Dodd Family Involved in Sunday Marengo Crash
Mrs Ada Dodd, along with her brother-in-law W. E. Dodd and his wife of Omaha, were seriously injured when a crank driver struck them near Marengo. They were transported to Omaha by ambulance. Mrs Dodd suffered a pelvic fracture while Mr Dodd sustained fractures to multiple ribs and a collar bone.
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Merle Dodd
W. E. Dodd
Omaha
Fire call at William Reep residence on Third Avenue
Fire department responds to 1795 Third Avenue at 12 15 PM where an ironing mangle left on caused a blaze and filled a lost blue Persian female cat. A liberal reward is offered. Phone 218 W. John Snell has gone to Chicago to visit his aunt Miss Iva Kirk
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William Reep
Third Avenue
John Snell
Chicago
Miss Iva Kirk
Choir meeting at parsonage Wednesday evening
The Christian church choir will meet on Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the parsonage. A sleeping room or share apartment is available at 420 Sty St for possible housing.
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Christian Church
Homebuilders Class Holds Church Picnic Supper
Thirty five members and friends of the Homebuilders class of the Methodist church gathered Sunday evening in the church dining room for a picnic supper. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Irving Finger with Mr and Mrs R E Tanner assisting. After the meal the roll of service men connected with the church was read.
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Methodist Church
Irving Finger
R. E. Tanner
Marion Schools Adopt Penny Milk Program
The Agricultural Marketing Administration launched a penny milk program in Marion schools for kindergarten through high school. Daily milk consumption is 679 half pints, paid by a one cent charge. milk is provided free through the Good Fellows fund for those who cannot pay. A recent staff refreshment followed with 13 members at a central flowered table.
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The
Agricultural Marketing Administration
Marion
Good Fellows Fund
Marion Lions Club
Presbyterian Church Session Meets Wednesday Evening
The Presbyterian church will hold a session meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the church for church affairs and governance.
Musical Literary club hosts evening at Mrs Miller home
Mrs Emery J Miller entertained the Musical Literary club Monday with a program titled Musical y. Mrs Merle Robison will host the next meeting and lead the first division program Hymnology.
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Emery J. Miller
Musical Literary Club
Marion native Major W F Marshall returns to service
Marion friends report Major W F Marshall a former Marion resident and son of the late C H Marshall railroad superintendent is back in the marine corps air service. Marshall served in World War I with the Thirteenth engineers and has flown since 1924 after time with the Marine air corps and Northwest Air Lines.
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Marion
W. Fiske Marshall
C. H. Marshall
Milwaukee Railroad
Marine Corps Air Service
Major Marshall
Thirteenth Engineers
Marine Air Corps
Northwest Air Lines
Local Couple Guest of Epworth Family
Mr and Mrs H P Kline returned from Epworth where they were guests of Mrs Kline s brother E N Silker and Mrs Silker and other relatives full of cordial hospitality during the visit.
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H. P. Kline
Epworth
Ivanhoe Club Meets At Mrs Ray Home
Mrs William H Ray hosted the Ivanhoe club Monday afternoon with Mrs J B Fosdick in charge of the program. The group reviewed a portion of The Bride of Lammermoor as nine members attended the gathering.
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William H. Ray
Ivanhoe Club
J. B. Fosdick
Vinton Hybrid Corn Adane Ads Now Available
Local hardware service Coast to Coast Hardware runs an advance advertise for Vinton hybrid corn seed, urging readers to place orders promptly. The notice emphasizes available stock and early procurement.
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Vinton Hybrid
Mae Pee
Coast To Coast
Advaiken
Patterson Couple Attends Cedar Rapids Veterinarians Meet
Dr and Mrs John Patterson of Des Moines visit relatives Bess and James Patterson while he attends a veterinarians convention in Cedar Rapids.
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John Patterson
Des Moines
Dr. Patterson
Bess
James Patterson
Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Grundmeier Visited Lost Nation Relative
Mrs. William Grundmeier of Lost Nation was a guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Johnson.
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William Grundmeier
Lost Nation
and Warren Johnson
Miss Catherine Cheadle Hosts Kings Daughters Circle
Miss Catherine Cheadle entertained the Mary Lowe Dickinson circle of Kings Daughters at a Monday gathering. Guests shared conversation and light refreshments in a cordial social event reflecting the group’s community activities.
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Catherine Cheadle
Mary Lowe Dickinson
Kings Daughters
Autopsy Fails To Reveal Cause Of Rhine Death
Sigourney Iowa Milo Rhine 59 of What Cheer was found dead at a service station west of Sigourney. An autopsy in Des Moines failed to reveal the death causes. Internal organs were sent to Iowa City for toxin tests. An inquest was planned after autopsy reports are received and further investigation is completed.
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The
Gazette
Sigourney
Des Moines
Milo Rhine
Cheer
Keokuk County
Irvin H. Reynolds
Iowa City
Earl Tremmel
Reynolds
Keokuk
Rhine
Night Watchman Missing After Work at What Cheer Gym
Milo Rhine, a WPA night watchman at a new What Cheer gymnasium, left work Tuesday night and was later found dead in the attic closet of the abandoned Hillcrest station north of Delta. Police launched a search after his absence was noted and his car was found at Garrett cemetery.
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the Gazette
Milo Rhine
Garrett
Delta
Bert Smith
Rhine
Hillcrest Station
Waves Begin Female Naval Recruitment in Des Moines
Ensign Carolyn Davis arrives at the Old Federal Building to recruit WAVES in Iowa under Lieut. Comdr. T H Jones. Davis will accept applications from women across the state as the WAACs expand with new female competition.
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Des Moines
Waacs
Carolyn Davis
Old Federal Building
Iowa
Ensign Davis
Navy Auxiliary
T. H. Jones
Death of Essiebell Howland Stewart in Cedar Rapids
Essiebell Howland Stewart died at St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids on Monday. Born in Illinois on December 30 1891 she was the daughter of Frank and Dora Howland educated in Springville. She married Roy Stewart on February 5 1920. Survived by her husband two sons Glenn and Delbert at home her mother Dora Howland a brother Ralph of Cedar Rapids two sisters Mrs Arthur Pearson and Mrs George Cripps of Springville Funeral services 2 pm Wednesday Linn Grove church burial Linn Grove cemetery Rev Lloyd Morris of Coe College to officiate.
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Essiebell Howland Stewart
St. Luke's Hosital
Cedar Rapids
Illinois
Frank
Dora Howland
Springville
Roy Stewart
Glenn
Delbert
Ralph
Arthur Pearson
George Cripps
Linn Grove Church
Linn Grove Cemetery
Lloyd Morris
Coe College
Maynard to Host 40 Mile Scrap Drive Across Northeast Iowa
A regional scrap drive unfolds Wednesday as schools close and trucks haul metal to a central depot. Prize stamps spark student participation while communities like Central City Garber Elkport North English and Luana report ongoing collections and weigh station pickups.
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Maynard
Iowa
Traffic Deaths Report Issued Across 61 Iowa Cities
DES MOINES AP There have been no fatalities in 39 of 61 cities reporting for the first eight months of the all Iowa traffic contest. John R. Hattery council president said total deaths in the other cities were 67, up seven from a year ago, blamed on increased traffic in war industry areas.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Safety Council
John R. Hattery
Hattery
Herring to Speak in Iowa City Monday Evening
Senator Clyde L. Herring will address the public at 8 p.m. Monday October 19 at the Community building in Iowa City. The Johnson County Democratic central committee and the Herring for Senator club announce the event with a preceding dinner at 6 30 p.m. at the Jefferson hotel invites the public.
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Iowa City
Clyde L. Herring
Johnson County
Democratic Central Committee
Herring-for-Senator Club
Jefferson Hotel
Graduation Address by Briton at Fort Des Moines
Major General Jean Knox chief controller of the British auxiliary territorial service will deliver the graduation address to 122 women of the Army Auxiliary Corps commissioned Wednesday. General Knox arrived with Oveta Culp Hobby to inspect the post during a two day visit. The ATS numbers 150000 women soldiers.
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Fort Des Moines
Jean Knox
British Auxiliary Territorial Service
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Knox
Oveta Culp Hobby
PWAAC
ATS
WAAC
Students at Cornell In Line For Awards
A Cedar Rapids benefactress continues funding Cornell college English and journalism prizes. The $50 in books will be awarded to four students: top senior English major, most valuable Husk contributor, best Cornellian staff member, and top freshman in creative writing.
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MT. Vernon
Cedar Rapids
Cornell College
Husk
Clyde Tull
Cornellian
Last Dad's Day At S U S For Duration Likely
Iowa City Fathers University plans a Dad's Day program centered on a grid clash with Illinois this Saturday. A mass meeting Friday features Douglas Mills and Jim Youel. Saturday includes talks for daughters sons and fathers, with athletics demonstrations and a 6 30 p m dinner.
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Gazette
Iowa City
Unibe
Illinois
Kathleen Davis
Des Moines
Dick Brecunier
Waterloo
William H. Godden
Algona
Virgil M. Hancher
University
Douglas Mills
Wlinois
Jim Youel
Iowa
Hancher
A. F. IL
E. E. Harper
Des Moines and Central Iowa Railroad Strike Shuts Service
Des Moines and Central Iowa electric interurban halted at 6 am after about 70 employees quit over a wage dispute. Union and unorganized workers walked out. mail and some federal freight continue. Camp Dodge transit assured by army trucks if needed. Other unions involved include BRT, BLE, TD, and MO&W.
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DES Moines
Des Moines and Central Iowa Railroad
Perry
Camp Dodge
H. A. Benjamin
Orson B. Powers
Colonel Powers
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Benjamin
Iowa
Central Iowa
Union Collector Gets Five Years
Alfred Holler aged 40 was sentenced to five years in the Iowa state penitentiary for embezzlement. He was found guilty on a charge brought by the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers union AFL where he served as a collector.
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Burlington
Alfred Holler
Iowa State Penitentiary
Holler
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Union
AFL
Greeley Williams to be awarded Distinguished Service Cross
Iowa City official observes 5:30 p.m. ceremony at Johnson county honor roll where Greeley Bernard Williams posthumously receives the Distinguished Service Cross from Brig. Gen. Eubank. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Williams, brigades and ROTC units attending. local officials preside.
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Iowa City
Henry PF. Willenbrock
Greeley Bernard Williams
Arthur Williams
Johnson County
Veterans of Foreign Wars
D.S.C
Iowa
Greeley Williams
Clarkfield
Philippine Islands
E. L. Eubank
Williams
Philippines
Charles H. Grahl
Selective Service
Navy
University R.O.T.C
P. J. O’reilly
St. Patrick's Church
William R. Hart
American Legion
Roy L. Chopek
Cornell W A A Clubs Plan Wartime Year
Cornell W A A clubs meet at Ashpark to plan the year’s wartime education program. Activities include badminton swimming tennis volleyball speed ball hiking orchesis and basketball with a chairperson for each club directing plans.
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MT. Vernon
Cornell
Women’s Athletic Association
Ashpark
W.A.A
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