Joe Kirkwood Hopkinton Engineer Dies in Perry
Hopkinton native Joe Kirkwood 67 former Milwaukee railroad engineer died suddenly at his Perry home Tuesday night after a flu illness. Born Oct 14 1878 in Hopkinton he worked 27 years on the Milwaukee road and since 1940 as engineer on the Hiawatha line. He is survived by widow Hattie a son Robert Kirkwood and siblings Daisy McArthur Mary Petrie Agnes Ochler Ed Kirkwood. Funeral held in Perry Baptist church with burial in Violet Hill cemetery.
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el Monte
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Los Angeles
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Forgan
Sask
Canada
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St. Paul
Minn
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E. W. Johnson
Des Moines
R. E. Lux
Frances Helms
George Gadient
South Fork Township
Tribute to service women Signal Corps photo
Bronze Star Medal presented to Sophia G. Boron of Elyria Ohio by Maj. Gen. J L Frink at Manila in a ceremony highlighted by the Victory Bonds program. The Treasury Department notes appreciation for the work of service women including members of the WAC and Signal Corps.
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Elyria
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Manila
U.S. Treasury Department
World events recap and postwar aims outlined
President Truman urged a national health program to Congress. Justice Robert Jackson called civilization the real complaint at the bar. The international crime is aggressive war planning and waging. Nazi leaders plead not guilty. A mixed jury includes judges from the US UK Russia and France. Preco prepares for UN sessions and General Assembly logistics.
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France
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Britain faces continuing rationing as postwar strife grows
The report contrasts American abundance with suffering in war torn areas. It notes the General Assembly to convene in London in January. It highlights severe shortages in Poland Yugoslavia Ukraine and Greece and continued rationing in England for five years.
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Yugoslavia
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Ames Offers Short Course for Returning Servicemen
Dean H. H. Kildee of Iowa State College says agricultural colleges must tailor training for veterans. Some will pursue degrees, others seek shorter programs. The farm operations course at Iowa State can be adjusted to fit individual talents and the length of study.
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Agricultural Division
Iowa State College
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Farm training course designed for veterans to return to farming
The program offers practical farm training in a shortened time for veterans planning to go back to the farm after completion. J. M. Holcomb, in charge, notes many veterans now intend to resume farming in spring and return next winter, with more enrollments expected when winter quarter starts January 3.
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J. M. Holcomb
Corks Free From Sticking With Vaseline Rub
To prevent corks from sticking in bottles apply a light coat of vaseline. This simple petroleum jelly treatment eases cork removal and preserves seal integrity during storage.
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