Hawkeye Boys State to Convene at Des Moines Fairgrounds
Iowa Governor orders state guard on duty as Hawkeye Boys State opens June 7 to 14 at Des Moines fairgrounds. Director Jordan Larson absent. Tom Norris named acting director from Manchester. Two political parties to be formed for township city county and state elections.
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Iowa
Iowa Fair Grounds
Des Moines
Hawkeye Boys
American Legion
Jordan Larson
Dubuque
Larson
Tom Norris
Manchester
Norris
The
Iowa Legionary
Federal Tire Theft Bill Gains Support In Congress
Rep Henry O Talle introduces a federal offense to steal automobile tires with penalties of a 5000 dollar fine or up to five years in prison or both. Iowa residents report thefts where garages are opened to find cars jacked up and tires missing. Mrs Harold Newcomb named state womens chairman for the 1942 defense bond campaign urging volunteer work statewide. Centerville attorney John K Valentine plans a new home as a political note hints he won't seek the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. February unemployment benefits peak with 2772 payments distributed to workers in various occupations.
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Jowa
Henry O. Talle
Congress
Rep. Talle
Iowa
Harold Newcomb
Des Moines
Vernon J. Clark
Newenink
United
Merit Examinations and Welfare Payments Report
The payments show a 61.6 per cent rise from January and 19.2 per cent below February 1941. The commission cites winter shutdowns and layoffs from industry as causes. Merit examinations for accountants social welfare workers and county directors will be held soon with details from Iowa offices. State agencies include health social welfare crippled children and employment security commissions.
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Merit System Council
Iowa
United States Employment Service
Merit System
Insurance Exchange Bldg
Des Moines
Departments of Health, Social Welfare, Services For
Employment Security Commission
Iowa Agriculture Notes on Crops and Farm Practices
Iowa produces large shares of timothy seed popcorn and pasture crops and faces issues from diseases, pests, and ventilation. Early chicks profit from high prices, while cafeteria feeding saves labor. Farmers urged to conserve soil fertility during current parity era amid widespread field losses.
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Iowa
Soil Conservation Urged After War Devastation
The piece warns that after World War I indiscriminate plowing of light soils and steep slopes caused soil losses. It argues continued erosion lowers farm incomes and living standards, reduces food supply, and that most war costs will eventually come from the soil. It urges adopting soil conservation to strengthen farming resilience.
Life Sketch of Andrew Thorson
Andrew Thorson son of Thor and Anna Thorson was born in Clermont township August 7 1864 and died in Postville March 3 1942 at age seventy seven. He was baptized and confirmed in East Clermont Lutheran church and remained active there his life. He married Hannah Galock Kittleson in 1889 and they had Alphie Clarence and Leona with Leona dying first. His wife died two years earlier. He leaves two sons five grandchildren a brother Thor Thorson and sister Mrs Helen Stolle plus nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral March 6 at East Clermont Lutheran Church with Rev E E Ramsey officiating and burial in the adjacent cemetery. Casket bearers were Wm A Nelson Harry Helgerson Clifford Kittleson Henry Kittleson Richard O Olson and Harry Gunderson. Card of thanks from the family thanks neighbors friends relatives Rev Ramsey memorial wreaths and singers. Mr and Mrs Alphie Thorson Clarence Thorson and grandchildren send thanks. Mrs Harry Anderson of West Union visited and returned home. Ezra Rowland attended an REA meeting in Postville and visited Ethel Gordon at the hospital. Clarence Kittleson James Anderson and Alois Swenson of Postville flew to Dubuque to see Clermont club plane moved to the airport.
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Andrew Thorson
Thor
Anna Thorson
Clermont Township
Postville
East Clermont
Hannah Galock Kittleson
Alphie
Clarence
Leona
Thor Thorson
Helen Stolle
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Rev
E. E. Ramsey
Wm. A. Nelson
Harry Helgerson
Clifford Kittleson
Henry Kittleson
Richard O. Olson
Harry Gunderson
Harry Anderson
West Union
J. M. Brorby
Ezra Rowland
Ethel Gordon
Clarence Kittleson
James Anderson
Alois Swenson
Dubuque
Clermont Club
Northfield
Minn
Paul Wells
Osterdock
Mary Washburn
Nels Reinertson
Waterloo
Richard Griebenow
Herman Griebenow
Leo
John Kaveny
Thos. Cummings
Eurika Burrow
Wm. Burrow, Jr
Bertha Schatz
Irene Ostlie
Postville Hospital
John Dundee
Harpers Ferry
Roy Halverson
Bernard Schrader
Anna Stee
Lois Brandt
Clarice Dugstad
Cheyenne
Wyo
Ralph Schrader
Fort Francis E. Warren
H. B. Greenley
Linda Lou
Sophia Groth
Jens’ Bilden
Elgin
Lizzie Bilden
J. E. Bilden
Decorah Hospital
Dan Burke
Contract Bridge Club
Arthur Morris
Silver Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Lloyd Aanes
A large family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Aanes marked their silver wedding anniversary. Relatives attended a cafeteria style dinner with a silver pink white décor. Attendants included Mellien Loftsgard and Martin Amundson. The Aanes children Lyle Clarice Jean Earl Gerald and Keith gave gifts of silver and flowers. a program followed featuring readings duets and remarks.
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Lloyd Aanes
Aanes
Mellien Loftsgard
Martin Amundson
BE. 5
Ramsey
Hilda Aanes
Mina Olson
Evan Lien
Bertina Buraas
Ben Erickson
Evelyn Erickson
DeAlta Baraas
Chrystal Olson
Arlene Amundson
Alfred Buraas
Arlene
Wayne
Simon Nelson
Louie
Evelyn
Lillian
Delores
Local Decorah Social Honors Birthday at Frautchy Home
Mr and Mrs Henry a hompoon and family near Decorah with Ole Christianson Albert Christianson Oscar Thomp son Geo Paulson and Truman Clarisa visited Ben Fraut chy last Tuesday evening to help celebrate her birthday. A lunch followed the social evening. Mrs Angie Skarshaug of Kensing
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Henry A Hompoon
Near Decorah
Ole Christianson
Albert Christianson
Oscar Thompson
Geo. Paulson
Truman
Clarisa
Ben Frautchy
Frautchy
Angie Skarshaug
Kensing
Local social notes from Ton Minn unfold across visits
Ton Minn residents spent time with relatives across North Dakota and Wisconsin. Families from Albert Lea and Northfield visited, while Irene Erickson returned to St Olaf College after practice teaching. Attendees at West Union celebrated Bertha Schatz's 76th birthday and several families traveled to Waterloo for visits with daughters and sons.
Crowe and Dugstad Family Visit to Waterloo
Mr and Mrs Ed Dugstad drove to Waterloo Sunday to visit at the home of their son Donald Dugstad and family. Mrs E L Crowe joined the trip but details are limited.
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E. L. Crowe
Ed Dugstad
Waterloo
Donald Dugstad
Ambitious artist aims to found Iowa art colony
Fridtjof Schroder a student and art instructor at Luther College Decorah plans to establish an art colony inspired by Grant Wood in northeastern Iowa. He envisions a community similar to Stone City to foster creative work among artists and students.
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Fridtjof Schroder
Luther College
Decorah
Grant Wood
Stone City
Iowa
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