Native Iowans highlighted among Navy Day honorees
Washington observes Navy Day with 14 Iowa natives honored including Admiral William D. Leahy and 11 admirals plus 3 Marine generals. The list details birthplace, ranks, and notable wartime commands and decorations for each officer.
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William D. Leahy
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Harry E. Yarnell
Independence
Frank J. Fletcher
Marshalltown
Carleton H Wright
Claassen Viewed as Strong Candidate for Congress
George C. Claassen of Cedar Rapids, a Democratic candidate for Congress from Iowa's Second District, is depicted as mentally and physically fit with a penetrating intelligence. A farmer and lawyer, he is praised for experience with Iowa agriculture and labor, and for a durable peace plan, showing intelligence courage and conscience.
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Clinton Man Killed After Street Brawl Ends in Death
Clyde Nolan died at a local hospital after a street altercation in Clinton. Police say Broder Goldensoph and his wife Rosie were held. Rosie admitted striking Nolan during the incident over a $2 debt. Coroner plans an inquest and autopsy.
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Clyde Nolan
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Fred B Morgan
Iowans Urged to Improve Tin Can Collections
Des Moines AP reports War Production Board official HC Plagman warns Iowa’s tin collections fell sharply after a February peak. Improperly prepared and unwashed cans contaminate detinning, reducing supply. He cites monthly totals dropping from 517,000 pounds in March to 80,000 by September.
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Marion Gazette notices weave town life with several travels
Local items report engagements and marriages as Mrs May Widger of Marion wed Frank Burkhart of Traverse City on Oct 14 at the groom's son in law and daughter’s home near Traverse City. Other notes mention absences and returns for service members, civilian travels, and community ads from Marion.
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Traverse City, Mich
Harvey Montgomery
Thirteenth Street
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Marion
Frank Burkhart
Traverse City
Mich
Thearl Smith
Veterinarian Opposes Linn for Iowa Agriculture Post
In a series on Iowa candidates for November 7, Des Moines secretary of agriculture Harry Linn profiles his background from Shelby to Iowa State College and work as a horse importer and trainer. R. Alf McGreevy of Sioux City seeks state office, with a career in veterinary practice and leadership roles in veterinary groups.
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Lisbon Federated Church to Rededicate in Ceremony
Rededication services will be held at the Lisbon Federated church Sunday at 2 p m with Rev Albert Schultz of Omaha as speaker The church renovations cost about 3500 dollars including wall and ceiling coverings a second floor over the parlors for the Eable school and a new asbestos shingle roof Construction was led by John Meyers Verne Dacken and T M Lee Interior changes were planned by Verne Dacken Don Bowers and Este Hoover Congregation members helped tear off the old roof The Rev Schultz of the Omaha Bible Institute will lead the entire series of meetings during the week The building was built in 1880 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ and federated with the Reformed church about 20 years ago The present pastor is Rev Albert I Fadenrecht
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Verne Dacken
Don Bowers
Este Hoover
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Thirteen Iowa Servicemen Dead After Requesting Ballots
Des Moines AP says thirteen Iowa servicemen who asked for election ballots via the secretary of state’s office were killed in action before receiving the ballots. Among 234 returned applications, five were returned as missing, and many were marked unknown or address changed.
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Independent Mission Work Sustains Local Support
The church operates separately from its conference, funds its own facilities, and sponsors missionary Hazel Bell in Africa. Ruth Hall, also of the local congregation, travels to Africa with partial support from the Lisbon Federated congregation, which numbers about 135 members.
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Plan for Sixth War Loan Drive in Iowa Meetings Set
County war finance leaders will hold seven regional meetings over the next two weeks to align plans for the sixth war loan drive. W. L. Clark of the Iowa war finance committee announced the drive opens November 20 and runs through December 16 with 10 to 20 counties represented at each session in Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Mason City, Storm Lake, Des Moines, Atlantic, and Ottumwa. Officials will push E bond buying and payroll savings to boost worker participation.
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Storm Lake
Atlantic
Ottumwa
Iowa
Clark
Victor War Chest Drive Raises $598.50 Over Goal
The Victor War Chest drive surpassed expectations with $598.50 raised against a $518 quota. Mrs. Louis Schlissilman served as chairman, guiding the campaign to a strong finish.
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Victor
Louis Schlissilman
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