New Year Spirit of Fortitude and Hope in 1945
The editorial urges fortitude and good will as 1945 begins. It acknowledges a grim world with ongoing battles in Europe and the Pacific, stressing unity, resilience, and the need for early victory to spare further casualties and heartache. It calls Americans to endure tragedy with calm and a steadfast, hopeful character.
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Iowa Should Not Repeal The Gas Tax Now In Use
Legislators propose repealing refunds of gasoline tax for non highway uses. The tax funds roads and benefits drivers, while farm and industrial use on tractors should continue to be tax exempt as required by the state constitution. The author argues refunds rose recently and urges preserving the current law with possible strengthening, not abolition.
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Hawkeye
Do Unto Others Theme for the Year 1944
The text cites the Golden Rule from the Master, noting its timeless relevance. It adds a jingle praising rejoicing over grumbling and a sentiment about weather choices when rain falls, framing a hopeful year ahead.
Lieut. Paul Johnson Wounded in the Mediterranean
Lieut. j Paul Johnson is in Bethesda Naval Hospital after being wounded in action in the Mediterranean on November 9. He spent time in a North Africa hospital before returning to the United States. His wife resides in Des Moines.
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Buirl Gill Marries Marvin Thomsen In Wyoming Church
At Zion Lutheran on December 20 Miss Buirl Gill of Onslow wed Marvin Thomsen of Center Junction in a single ring ceremony. Rev. H. Groening officiated as Lois Horton sang and the couple’s attendants stood with them. The bride wore marquisette with lace and carried white carnations and snapdragons. the groom’s family farmed nearby and the couple planned to live on the home farm.
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Center Junction
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Monticello
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Olin
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Donald
Ross
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Glen Westphal
Benning
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Henry Knake
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Keystone Lodge
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Bonaparte
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E. Horton
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Water
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Emma
Cedar Rapids
Ed Behrends
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Pentigo
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Alvena
Richland Couple Len and Len Buol 55th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Len Buol celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on December 19 with a six o’clock dinner as a farewell for Mr and Mrs Kenneth Serbousek and Edward Buol who left for Arizona. Immediate family members attended in the evening including Mr and Mrs William Buol Mr and Mrs Martin Buol Mrs Elizabeth Buol Mr and Mrs Claire Aitchison Mr and Mrs Herman Hoffman and Paul Ben.
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Miss Peters Weds Lt. Gus Huntley in December Ceremony
Onslow announces the marriage of Lorraine Peters to Lt. Gus Huntley in a Dec. 16 ceremony. A dinner followed at the Peters home for immediate relatives. The groom is temporarily stationed at Schick Hospital.
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Schick Hospital
Zirkelbach Neunaber Wedding at Anamosa Church
Irene M Neunaber and Dean E Zirkelbach wed Wednesday evening December 20 at the Lutheran church Anamosa Bride wore white chiffon gown veil pearls and rose bouquet Attendants included Evelyn Christiansen Ruth Zirkelbach Howard Zirkelbach and Dale Neunaber Parents hostesses wore blue black and pink outfits The ceremony featured Virginia Dirks and Wilma Schrader singing God Is Love Both graduates plan farming on Zirkelbach land in coming years
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John Neunaber
Olin
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Ed Zirkelbach
Scotch Grove
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Ruth Zirkelbach
Howard Zirkelbach
Dale Neuraber
Miss Christiansen
Miss Zirkelbach
Virginia Dirks
Wilma Schrader
Olin High School
Monticello
Illness and Death Touch Scotch Grove Community
Word arrived Monday of William Warner of Cedar Rapids grave illness. Obituaries note James Meade of Center Junction died Dec 23 with funeral at Center Junction Presbyterian Church. Christmas services and community gatherings followed by 4 H clubs and numerous visits and parties across Scotch Grove area.
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Cedar Rapids
Warner
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Center Junction
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Presbyterian Church
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Tha Cass
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R. A. Naylor
Mount Union
Edwin Helgens
Schick Hospital
Clinton
Walter Seiler
Carl Rickels
James B Mead Dies at Center Junction Home
James B. Mead aged 87 longtime Center Junction resident died at home on Saturday December 23 He was born near Mount Carroll Nov 19 1857 married Mary Moncrief Oct 9 1886 They lived in Nebraska and near Maquoketa before moving to Center Junction in 1900 Mead ran the Mead hotel for 16 years and served as town marshal He survived by his widow eleven of twelve children thirty grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren Funeral services were held at the Center Junction Methodist church with burial in Madison Pioneer cemetery.
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Kansas City
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