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Newspaper
Des Moines Tribune
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1945
Page
7
The Iowa state health department reported 1944 deaths attributed to tuberculosis fell to a historic low. Deaths from heart disease remained the leading cause, with cancer ranked second and cerebral hemorrhage fourth. Final figures pending full regional data, with infancy mortality noted in several areas.
A cluttered note outlines a proposed two dollar levy on cats to fund milk supply controls. The plan aims to prevent a milk shortage by incentivizing reduced cat populations and enhanced care, with officials weighing the political and logistical challenges.
Special wartime certificates for school superintendents do not qualify them for election age. Iowa county superintendents will be chosen Tuesday by conventions. Only holders of superintendent certificates are eligible. Five years of administrative supervisory or teaching experience required. Dentists Meet: Iowa State Dental Association trustees closed a meeting Monday at Motel Fort Dex Maines as the 14th annual convention resumes at 2 p.m.
City health officer Fuller warned Dea Malnes residents with piles of rubbish and waste in alleys and vacant lots to clean up within a week or face court action. Officials said notices have gone to property owners, with further inspections planned and court actions set to begin May 14.
Sixty seven aliens were sworn in as new U S citizens Monday in Judge Charles A. Dewey's court. Mildred Feilk, president of Crocker Kellert Corp, welcomed the new citizens as they took the oath of allegiance. High school students Shirley Chin Betty Ward Laura Evans and Ginger Norris sang patriots program pieces. Karl Lollz and another new citizen, both residents of 1323 Thirteenth Street, have two sons serving in the U S Army in Germany, with a third son pressed into service overseas.
Charles Christie died Sunday after a brief illness at Awa Lutheran hospital. Rites are set for 9 AM Wednesday at St Augustine's Church with burial in St Ambrose cemetery. He was born in Waterloo Iowa and lived in Des Moines the past four years. Survived by his widow Vera two daughters Mary Kaye and Salfin, and brother James.
Funeral services for Nicholas G. Brand 78 longtime Des Alping resident will be Tuesday at 1 30 p m at Hamilton s funeral home with burial in Oralatar cemetery Brand died Saturday at Mammond Convalescent hospital after a three year illness He was born in Pella Ja and was a retired farmer Surviving are two daughters Mrs LT Fas and Mrs Carrie Marts both in Los Angeles a son Finirr Brand 3913 E Eighth St and two brothers Will Brand of Oskaloosa and Gerrit Brand of Pella
Kate Van Dyke, 72, of 3715 Center at Aird, died Sunday at Brown Nursing Home after a long illness. A Des Moines resident 22 years, she leaves two sons Sylvan and Cole, plus Guy, aviation, a son-in-law, Bea Maines, a sister Mrs Ada Hall of Namipa, Triai no, and two grandchildren with another grandchild on the way. Also notes Cedar Rapids, Fort Lauderdale connections and local civic ties.
Des Moines men returning from the Pacific theater on convalescent and furlough leaves visit families and report to new bases. The report lists names, ranks, duties, and awards including Air Medals, Bronze Stars, and combat missions, with notes on postleave assignments and relatives in Des Moines and surrounding areas.
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