Red Cross names McIntire to lead national blood program
Admiral Ross C McIntire wartime Surgeon General and former White House physician named director of the new National Blood Program of the American Red Cross announced by Basil O Connor. The plan envisions free blood supplies nationwide with regional centers and a peak annual donation goal of 3 700 000, requiring local drives and coordination with Iowa City for processing.
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Ross C. Mclntire
United States Navy
White House
American Red Cross
Basil O'Connor
United States
Red Cross
O'Connor
Monticello
Iowa City
CARE aid highlights Europe destruction and need
CARE executive director Paul Comly French described postwar Europe as astonishingly devastated after tours of Belgium Netherlands Poland Berlin and Czechoslovakia. He noted Warsaw's near total ruin and German cities heavily bombed with rubble and living conditions dire. A CARE food package costs ten dollars and feeds a family of four for about a month. orders can be sent to CARE New York with sender and receiver details.
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Poland
Germany
Paul Comly French
CARE
Belgium
Netherlands
Berlin
Czechoslovakia
Europe
Hawkeye State
French
Frankfort
Stuttgart
Mannheim
Warsaw
Clay
Chairborne Burns and Iowa club raids spark column discussion
Pella Chronicle relays chairborne Burns critique as Marshalltown police raid clubs for slot machines and liquor. He denounces hypocrisy of laws and veteran groups, urging legalizing controls to generate revenue, while condemning private violations. The piece argues public conscience and Americanization aims clash with local club culture.
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Pella Chronicle
Burns
Marshalltown
Hawkeye Boys
Iowa
Chronicle
Pella
Defeated Germans Face Public Condemnation in War Aftermath
The Sioux City Journal reflects on the pitiable condition of helpless Germans yet harshly condemns Nazi conspirators who caused the war and faced execution or punishment. The piece emphasizes moral outrage toward the regime while acknowledging suffering.
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Sioux City
The Garner small brick bungalow plan with FHA fit
A compact 21 by 34 foot brick bungalow named the Garner offers modern design and efficiency. It features steel casement corner windows for cross ventilation, back-to-back kitchen and bath, plentiful closets, and a basement for hobbies, with plans sold by this newspaper for $7.50.
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Structural Clay Products Institute
FHA
National Adequate Wiring Bureau
Monticello Needs a Chamber of Commerce Says Letter Writer
A Monticello letter urges forming a Chamber of Commerce to boost business. The writer recalls failed efforts, criticizes aggressive sales visiting town, and promotes community action to organize and promote fall promotions and Christmas season activity.
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Chamber of Commerce
Monticello
C of C
Monticello Fire Department Seeks Pay Increase
Citizens note Monticello Volunteer Firemen sacrifice funds and morale to serve the town. Local leaders compare to Anamosa council action and urge a raise to improve pay, acknowledging volunteers often lose money per incident and rely on spirit over wages.
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Monticello
Ttown
Anamosa
Careful Canning Is Good Safety Habit
The article urges safe home canning practices during National Farm Safety Week. It cites National Safety Council data on farm home accidents and recommends time saving equipment like jar lifters, cutting boards, peelers, long-handled tools, and proper handling of utensils and pressure cookers to prevent burns and scalds.
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National Safety Council
Iowa State College
Safe Canning Guidelines and Valve Maintenance
Home canning requires dry pot holders and careful handling of jars and glass to prevent burns and breakage. Pressure canners must be checked for accurate gauges and clean safety valves. many tested in Page County showed unsafe valves and gauges off by up to seven pounds. Avoid over canning and use proper methods to ensure food safety and prevent accidents including vented steam and potential range explosions.
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Page County
Iowa
Kitchen Scraper Uses Scalloped Edge Cap as Tool
A new kitchen scraper for pots and pans uses a scalloped-edge bottle cap as a fitting element. The device features a knob handle and enlarged base with a cavity on the underside to hold the cap securely.
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Methodist Church
Thomas Park
Marion
Herschel Drury
Jones County
Coggan High School
Main Street
Bruce Stumbaugh
Maquoketa
Vinton
Chicago
Overland Greyhound
America
Matthiessen
D-X
Interstate Transit Liner
Kuriger Brothers
N. Sycamore St
Center Junction Lumber
Center Junction, Iowa
Patronize Express
Monticello and
Charles A. Doxeer
Monticello Express
Ohe Press Association
National Editorial Association and Audit Bureau of Circulations
Newspaper Advertising Service, Inc
Illinois
Jones, Linn
Delaware
Dubuqne
Melody Mill Ballroom
Dubuque
Airlanes
Jan Garber
Sarona
Dubuqueland
Jones
Kelly
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