Posthumous Navy Medal Recommended for Father Aloysius Schmitt
Washington reports the Navy Department advised Congressman William S. Jacobsen that the Pacific Fleet commander in chief and the awards board have recommended a posthumous Navy and Marine Corps Medal for Father Aloysius Schmitt, a Navy chaplain and Dubuque native who sacrificed his life saving 12 shipmates aboard the Oklahoma at Pearl Harbor. Schmitt, a Loras College graduate and St Mary’s church priest, died December 7 as the battleship capsized. the citation will reflect his actions at the dressing station below deck. The medal awaits the secretary of the navy’s signature.
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CIO Leader Found Guilty in Vinton Conspiracy Case
Benton county jury found LaVerne Schenk, CIO organizer, guilty of conspiracy tied to a labor riot at the Vinton produce plant on April 20. Trial lasted 17% days. one juror fell ill, but 11 jurors continued. Judge Thomas denied a directed verdict. In a separate note, A Oelberg M Frevert and Bruce Howard hunted near Pine Falls Canada and returned with two deer.
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CIO
Benton County
Schenk
Claude Sanders
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Marion school leaders stress wartime role and citizenship
Supt B Vernon praised the Marion public schools faculty while A W Salisbury urged turning peacetime system into a wartime one. He warned to keep students in school and instill responsibility, noting England used teachers in sustains. Dorothy Haffa described junior high salvage work, and Red Cross chair Reginald Adams outlined efforts.
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Halloween party honors new class member at Mrs Turner home
Sunday school class at the Methodist church entertained Tuesday evening at a Halloween party hosted by Mrs Owen Turner. Marcel Vargason was guest of honor with several classmates present. Other attendees included Mary and Sally Frederick Emma Jean Nollsch Kathleen Waline Louise Smith Marilyn Johnson Barbara Hayes and Lois Mitchell. Mrs Vernon Haas hosted the Ladies Aid at St Pauls Lutheran church with Mrs Leonard Grabau assisting. The group donated 5 for soldiers treats and planned Christmas gifts for men overseas and a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family. Refreshments served to 24.
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Cedar Rapids
Shaw announce Loretta Shaw to wed Vincent White
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shaw announce the engagement of their daughter Loretta to Vincent White. The couple plans to marry after a date is set, with both families awaiting arrangements.
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Sioux City
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Vincent White
Victor White
East Iowa towns rally for final scrap drives across counties
Musk steady efforts mark county wide scrap campaigns with Monticello Marengo Postville and Columbus Junction leading in tonnages. Rural workers and students collect metal for war relief with trucks trains and volunteer crews aiding depots and canvassing.
Breen Calls to Halt Draft for Iowa Farm Labor
Democratic candidate Ed Breen urged Washington to suspend selective service drafting of farm workers in Iowa. In a telegram to Vice President Wallace and senators he warned farm labor shortages hurt production and defense plant staffing and said deferments are useless until the nation can sustain a chosen army size.
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Ed Breen
Washington
Henry Wallace
Clyde L. Herring
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Breen
Iowa
Burlington Votes to Expand City Airport
Burlington voters approved a one million dollar bond issue to acquire land for enlarging and improving the municipal airport. The project will be funded by the federal government, contingent on the city providing additional land.
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La Porte City Veteran Elected Sergeant at Arms
Ralph Foss, a World War I veteran from La Porte City, was elected sergeant-at-arms at a Marine League of Black Hawk County meeting in Waterloo on Wednesday evening. The league comprises former Marines from the county.
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Marine League of
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Weber
Luther College Homecoming Queen Sarah Kahn Leads Weekend
Reigning homecoming queen Sarah Kahn of Spring Grove Minnesota presides over Luther College Decorah events this weekend. Her attendants Edna Lee Ossian Iowa and Esther Alvilden LaCrosse Wisconsin flank her as the program runs Friday through Sunday. The highlight is the Luther Val Paraiso football game Saturday at 2 p.m.
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Ossian
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First Delaware County Woman Enlists in Waves
Special to The Gazette Manchester Vera Faust 27 of Manchester is sworn in at Des Moines as the county’s first woman to enlist in the Waves. She is the daughter of Mrs Luella Faust and a Manchester High School graduate from 1933. Her brother Kyle is a Navy water tender second class at Norfolk and among Manchester’s first six recruits. he will have five years of service by next April.
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Faus
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Norfolk
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Increase in Highway Budget in Iowa Seeks 1943-45 Funds
The Iowa state highway commission asks the 1943 45 legislature for a total biennial appropriation of 10 468 132 dollars an annual 5 234 066 with 1 463 000 yearly for primary road maintenance. The proposal, filed with the state comptroller, awaits review by the governor and comptroller and is subject to legislative action.
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