Fall Issues Develop for Campaign in Iowa Details
The article notes potential 1948 Senate bid by Guy M. Gillette and lists speakers for the Iowa Democratic Jackson Day dinner in Des Moines on Feb 23 including Nelson Kraschel John Valentine and Richard Mitchell. It mentions Gov Arnall of Georgia declining. It also reports 1944 reformatory figures and veteran prisoner stats, plus a Karl King concert for Eldora training school boys and a comment by Supt Fred N. Cooper urging community support for inmate entertainment. The piece ends with a brief note on an Iowa state safety council plan for heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy M. Gillette
Senate
Gillette
Iowa
Des Moines
Nelson G. Kraschel
John K. Valentine
Supreme Court
Richard F. Mitchell
Jake S. More. Harlan
Arnall
Georgia
Eldora
Karl King
Fort Dodge
Fred N. Cooper
Iowa awards honor for civilian lifesaving acts
H C Brown of Mason City announced a statewide program to honor civilians who save a life in accidents or emergencies in Iowa. Nominations may come from sheriffs chiefs of police local safety councils or individuals. Recipients must act outside duty and receive a gold pin plus a valor certificate from a designated judging committee including John Fr Hattery Ralph A Moyer and Mrs Houghton Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Brown
Mason City
Iowa
Gov. Blue
Safety Council
John FR. Hattery
Nevada
State Patrol
Ralph A. Moyer
Ames
Iowa State College
H Houghton, Jr
Red Oak
Renomination Papers Filed by Rep Ora Williams in Van Buren County
Rep Ora Williams on the Republican ticket in Van Buren County filed papers for renomination. Curator Ora Williams of Des Moines, known for dropping his middle initial C, keeps its meaning private. the two Williamses are not related. Comptroller C Fred Porter reportedly signed 1,423,772 warrants totaling about 100 million dollars last year. Former state senator Hugh W Lundy of Abbia will run for the House, ending rumors of a possible congressional bid. Iowa state institutions may limit enrollment to state residents to ease housing pressure. Augusta Miller, Des Moines, visited her surgical patient mother Mrs Wm B Miller in New Hampton. Kenneth Rucker of Osage is visiting Arthur Nelson's home. Mrs Wm B Miller underwent surgery and is recovering. Mr and Mrs James Gilbert welcomed a daughter on January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora W. Wllliams
House of Representatives
van Buren
Ora Williams
Des Moines
State House
C. Fred Porter
Augusta Miller
Wm. B. Miller
New Hampton Hospital
Kenneth Rucker
Osage
Arthur Nelson
St. Joseph's Hospital
New Hampton
James Gilbert
Local Social Notes From Clermont and Surrounding Areas
Clermont residents and guests visited relatives in West Union Traer and Waukon over the weekend with many family gatherings. Migrants and travelers include Roy Buser leaving for Dubuque for work and Opal Larson moving to Manchester as a secretary for Larson Roofing. Lavanda Schave and Howard Hanson wed at Glenwood Lutheran church with Mary Carrol of Mason City noted as deceased relative connections nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Tatro
West Union
Harold Rooker
Traer
Tillie Swenson
Robert Hamilton
Bobby
Waukon
Roy Buser
Dubuque
Wm. Burrow
August
Albert Burrow
George W. Larson
Lyre
Kathryn
Milo Anderson
Ivan Anderson
Ernest Spier
Arnold
Readiyn
Arnold Stumme
Fremont Sullivan
Dorothy
Marguerite
Wm. Sullivan
Ed Olson
Oran Brandt
Castalia
Merle Moen
Carl Schori
Jack Gates
Fred Griesinger
Independence
Ray Reierson
Manchester
Anna
Inga Larson
Stanley Gunston
St. Paul
Lutheran Seminary
N. H. Nelson
Mauston
Wisconsin
Harris Baker
Woodlake Minn
E. O. Lien
Opal Larson
Larson Roofing Company
Frank Cahalan
Cedar Rapids
Frank Fay
Fay
O. H. Fay
Oliver
John Wede
Barney Yguslin
Osage
Ailen Olson
Merchant Marines
New York
Henry C. Olson
Gladys Barnes
Elmer Brainard
Lavanda Sc
Ray Relerson
Harry Vauslin
Mary Ann Nelson
Postville Hospital
A Place in the Sun by Josie and Frank
Josie and Frank, short on cash yet hopeful, plan to buy a cottage near a New York job. They meet Mr Johnson the realtor, move in after Frank lands a factory job, and discover the home is truly theirs through Josie’s inheritance as the Johnsons reveal the real gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie
New York
Frank
Frankie
Johnson
Johnsons
Mr. Johanson
Frank Lawson
Mr. Johnson
Mia. Johnson
Eggs in Ditches and Aerial Wolf Hunts Highlight Iowa News
In Iowa a pair of truck accidents near Shannon City and Creston involved egg haulers sliding into ditches as the eggs suffered. Web du Von and Leon Hentges report successful wolf hunts from a plane, bagging four wolves in two hours and offering to help farmers locate wolves. Hank Behrens of Anthon trapped a 87 pound beaver, the heaviest on record for Iowa, under a nuisance permit in Woodbury county. Monroe County's W. M. Peterson notes residents forget license numbers but files aid, while Dr. C S Fail of Adel, homebound after service, finds office space scarce. Mount Pleasant library showcases valentines, and a Clarke county survey links S names to higher divorce odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted McFarling
Lloyd Son, Jr
McFarling
Shannon City
Son
Creston
Iowa
Web du von
Leon Hentges
LeMats
du von
Hank Behrens
Anthon
Missouri
Sioux City
Behrens
Little Sioux River
Woodbury County
L. Caton
Monroe County
W. M. Peterson
Peterson
C .S. Fail
Adel
Jons Valentine
Mount Pleasant
Gay Gadgets and Footwear Fads Featured in Campus Notes
In a light campus column Nancy Pepper surveys quirky footwear trends dubbed Hep Hedys. Tips include rubber boots with tape tops, fur bands, and colorless nail polish to keep socks from sagging. The piece also notes penny fashion on loafers and playful Valentine name sketches, followed by a dinner gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Joe Olson with several guests including Thelma Mork and Marjorie Pierson, University of WA students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie
Van
Joe Olson
Harry Helgerson
Arnold Gunderson
Enoch Mork
James Olson
Lyle Olson
Thelma Mork
Marjorie Pierson
The
University of Wa
Iowans Approve Plan to Insure Farmers Parity
The Iowa Poll finds 59 percent of Iowans favor a market plan to move money to farmers by linking prices to supply and demand. Voters were asked whether prices should rise with demand to pay farmers differences, pay farmers to grow less, or oppose the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Iowa
Rabbit Meat Described as White Tender and Nutritious
Domestic rabbit meat is praised for its pearly white color fine grain and year-round palatability. The article notes its nutritional value and suitability for serving in any season.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clermont Enterprise
Clermont
Bess Tschantz
Enterprise
Jews Press Association
National Editorial Association
Ted
Fayette County
Anamosa
State Board of Parole
Foss Davis
Davis
Reformatory
Parole Board
Emmy
Iowa State Safety Council
Lundy
Hugh W. Lundy
Abbia
K. W. Brooks
Peter
WNU
OWA
Osceola Tribune
Clarke County
Nancy Pepper
Guess
Ionan
Miles Nervine
Dr. Miles Nerving
Town Mutual Dwelling Insurance Assn
J. F. Miller
George Durscher Clermont
DR. I. C. Jerdee
Clermont, Towa
Louis Schutte & Son
Clermont and
Postville
Funeral Home
Eggs & Poultry
Cargill
Echo-Enterprise
Uncle Sam
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