Two Duplexes Planned at State Hospital Complex
The state legislative interim committee approved a contract to build two duplexes at the state hospital to house physicians and staff. Total project cost expected near 68,003 with Lovejoy Co of Dos Moines awarded for the Independence and flood ward hospital units at 50,124 per duplex set. Algona Electric to supply electrical work at 2,879. plumbing and heating to be awarded later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Hospital
State Legislative Interim Committee
Fi. Lovejey Co
Independence
Independence “and Ab the Fioodwird Grade
Algona Electric Company
al- Bona
Tatal
C. C Larsen and Sons of
Council Bluffs
Glenwood State School
Larsen Company
Ie New Hospital
Igo
Hold Back On Engineering Service Money For Lakes
Des Moines report says the state legislative interim committee delayed authorizing 88,600 dollars for engineering services tied to artificial lake projects in southern Iowa and other conservation work. Senator Devere Watson criticized the move while noting a 40,009 dollar figure could fund similar engineering. The conservation commission seeks approval to begin lake construction planning, with a year needed for plans and specs. The 89,000 dollar request is part of a 2,713,000 dollar conservation construction program approved by the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Devere Watson
Cornell
Wah
Shriner Dies in Illinois at Downers Grove
Walter Herbert Shriner died suddenly Wednesday morning at his Downers Grove home. Born June 9, 1885 in Salem, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Shriner. Survived by his parents, wife Erma of Downers Grove, son Waller a Springfield surgeon, two grandchildren, brother Charles of Salem, and sister Mrs. Ray Davidson of Salem. Funeral Saturday at 2:00 from Stevens Funeral Home, interment East Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Walter Herbert, Shriner
Downers Grove
Ill
W. T. Shriner
Town
H. C. Stevens
Ray Davidson
Stevens
East Cemetery
Erma Shiner
Waller
Springfield
Charles
Lutheran Young People Rally In Pleasant Next Sunday
Lutheran Young People from the Synodical Conference in Southeastern Iowa plan a rally in Mi Pleasant next Sunday afternoon and evening. Soft-belt league teams will compete, and a halfshow program will close the event with devotional periods led by Rev. Do Peter of Keokuk. Officers Rodger An derdon and others attend from their focal Mic congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Churches of the Synodical Conference
Iowa
Do Peter
Keokuk
Wie Group
Rodger Anderdon
Sand Non Stigae
Focal Mic
Toutse Blofta
Strom Otuunwa
Marriage License Issued for Richard Stanlake and Ruth Mawbaker
A marriage license was issued to Richard Stanlake and Ruth Mawbaker as listed by the local registrar. The couple resides in the city area and will proceed with civil ceremony arrangements in the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Stanlake
Ruth Mawbaker
Iowa Fish And Game Laws Change Through Regulations
A state conservation commission explains that laws remain fixed while regulations can change to reflect biological balance. The commission can extend, shorten, open, or close seasons and adjust bag and possession limits based on investigations. Public notices appear in newspapers and on radio when changes occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Commission
Chicken-Egg Truck Overturns Near Rome
A Swift and Co. truck overturned near Rome on Thursday as the driver veered into a ditch to avoid a passing semi. No injuries were reported and damage was light, though about forty chicks and a case and a half of eggs were lost from the live poultry load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift and Co
Ottumwa
Rome
REA Group Returns to Work After Protest at Southeast Town Coop
About mid afternoon Wednesday, Southeast Town Electric cooperative workers returned to work after sitting by the REA office. Their action came on advice from a union representative amid a protest over Willow Grignon’s dismissal by the cooperative board for alleged improper conduct of his crew on projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Town Electric Cooperative
REA
Willow Grignon
Co-Op Board
Grignon
Co-Op
Fined for Fishing Without a License in Millsboro Case
Marlson-Robert Boley and William Ross of Millsboro were fined $10 each for fishing without a license. They appeared before Castlee of Peace Ty. A. Schmidt at West Point Sunday morning and were cited by game wardens B. D. Beneon at Cedar Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fi. Marlson
Robert Boley
Willam Ross
Millsboro
Castlee of
Ty. A. Sehmidt
West Paint
Game Waiglen B.D. Beneon
Cedar Township
Divorce Granted in Goursatt Case
A divorcee, Robert J. Goursatt, was granted by the court from Ruth Goursatt on allegations of cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married in Reno, Nevada in 1944 and separated earlier this year. the judge pronounced the divorce final as of May 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goursatt
Robert J. Goursau
Ruth Goursatt
Reno
Mevada
Meter
Sugar Rationing Ends for Households and Hotels
Washington reports sugar rationing ended, freeing households hotels and restaurants while price controls stay. Industrial sugar rationing continues as Congress contemplates related action. Secretary Anderson notes Cuba and Java sugar surpluses easing world demand and explains timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Collision at Monroe and Wilson Streets Causes Minor Damage
A car driven by John Holtcamp collided with another driven by Simon Swailes on Wednesday at the Monroe and Wilson intersection. Swailes reported very little damage to his vehicle, while Holtcamp’s car sustained damage to the left rear wheel. Swailes was traveling south on Wilson Avenue at the time of the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Holtcamp
Simon Swailes
Swailes
Holtcamp
Monroe
Wilson Atrouts
Haltcamp
Wilson
Royal Neighbors Meet At Cabin Social Night
The Royal Neighbors gathered at the cabin in Saunders work on Wednesday evening for force a singular business and social meeting with neighbors Finn and Wesely as hostesses. Mrs Lorene Detrick received the door prize and Mrs Albertine Barton had the high score in banco while Mrs Wesely had the low score. Refreshments were served at the close.
J V Gray Named Grand Master of Iowa Freemasons
J V Gray of Mrs Pleasant named Grand Master of Masons of Iowa at the Grand Lodge convention in Davenport. Installation set for Thursday. Gray, longtime prominent Mason, served as Past Master and secretary for 13 years, and as Past Deputy Grand Master and Past Junior Grand Warden. Other officers include Ray Douglass of Postville and J G Brown of Bloomfield. Sioux City to host 1948 session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. Gray
Pleasant
Masons of
Iowa
Grand Lodge
Davenport
Gray
Mr. Pleasant
Ray Douglass
Postville
J. G. Brown
Bloomfield
Sioux City
Cars Collide On Narrow Bridge North Of New London
Duane William Ane Gerson of Bt Union collided head on with Arthur Benne of Crete Nebr on Big Creek bridge five miles north of New London Thursday afternoon. Benne suffered a broken arm and ribs Cleo Benne sister has broken ribs and cuts Aline Ober daan riding with them suffered cuts and bruises All three are at Memorial hospital Anderson occupant of the other car received minor injuries The cars went in opposite directions on a narrow one wing bridge The Benne car was demolished and the other car badly damaged The cars stayed center of the bridge neither side went over into the water
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane William Ane Gerson
Bt Union
Arthur Benne
Crete
Nebr
Big Creek Bridge
New London
Benne
Cleo Benne
Aline Oberdaan
Memorial Hospital
Anderson
Sone
Adiddeson
Shots In Dispute Over A Dollar In Storm Lake
Cleared of assault with intent to murder charges were expected against Dr A F Burger a veterinarian in Storm Lake after a Tuesday shooting of John Terstia a 50 year old Ft Dodge advertising salesman Terstia was shot after discussing an ad in a farm Magazine which Burger had proposed at 20 dollars but was later offered at 3 50 Terstia was taken to a Ft Dodge hospital in fair condition
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
A. F Burger
John Terstia
Burger
Terstia
Iman
Farm
Terstin
Ft. Dodge
Former Resident Here Taken By Death Vera Mason Wiedermann Dies In Topeka
Mrs. Vera Mason Wiedermann formerly worked at the PRO headquarters in this city and was married to Dr Gene Wiedermann then of the Toowa State hospital staff. Dr Wiedermann now heads a Kansas institution in Topeka. Mrs Byron Buzbee and daughter Joy of Grand Saline Texas visit J Russell Weir home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Mason Wiedermann
Topeka
Kansas
PRO
Gene Wiedermann
Towa State Hospital
Wiedermann
Mrs
Byron Buzbee
Joy
Grand Saline, Texas
J. Russell Weir
Milk Truck Hit By Zephyr Injures New London Man
A milk truck bound for Middletown was struck by a zephyr wind at a grade crossing west of Middletown. William Graham, 48, of New London, was seriously injured with skull and shoulder fractures and taken to a city hospital. The truck, carrying seven and a half cases of milk, was demolished, its diesel motor damaged, and contents spilled over the area. Engineer Henry Asteman of Burlington and Fireman W. Carlson of Cincinnati escaped injury. Lawrence Howe, an ice cream shop operator from Burlington, arrived shortly after and saw the cab slammed into a telephone pole and the body pushed forward. Milk and cans scattered. rain aided dispersal over several blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Tyrhead Zephyr Timning
Middletown
Willian Graham
Loddon
Graham
Sinshan Day Company
Ant
Henry Asteman
Carlson
Cinlecbariy
Lawrence Howe
Burlingston
ML Bleasant
Aba
Tanaka
Wis
Miehietown
Haying Labor Costs Compared by Equipment Type
Studies by Iowa State College researchers ROG Schmith and Earl O Heady compare haying methods on labor and cost. Buckrakes and field choppers suit small lots, while two man balers and engine driven choppers suit larger tonnages. custom baling and machinery costs may shift with trends in availability and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Towa
Towa State College
Rog Schmith
Earl O. Heady
Windrow
Inbor Etil Sicney
Schmité
Heady
New Rains Fall In Valley Near Ottumwa
Des Moines weather bureau warned heavy rain would push the Des Moines and lower Raccoon rivers above bank full. Ottumwa faced renewed flood risk with stages three to five feet above bank full predicted between Cracy and Eldon over the next three days. The flood already caused multiple deaths and prompted city rehabilitation efforts. Meanwhile Washington approved $12 million emergency flood control funds for the midwest, to aid Army Engineers in repairing damage across the Mississippi Missouri valleys including Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Mood Holden
Ottumwa
Des Moines Weather Bureau
Sahudiy
Ottumwa Lieromfral
Weather Bureau
Raccoon
Cracy
Eldon
Washington, D. C
Midwest
House
Mississippi
Missouri
Iowa
Skunk River Expected to Rise After Rainfall
Flood outlook centers on Skunk River near Oakland Mills as renewed rains threaten to raise water levels this afternoon and tonight. Water remains above the road at the Oakland Mills store, hindering traffic and prompting cautions for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skunk
Oakland Mills
West Side Mothers Club Elects Officers
The West Side Mothers club met at the home of Mrs. Henry Biggs on West Broad Street Wednesday afternoon. A white elephant sale entertained members as the club voted 20 to the Memorial hospital. New officers elected were President Mrs. George Laper, Vice President Mrs. Harlan Molander, Secretary Mrs. George Rochefort, Treasurer Mrs. G. J. Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Mothers Club
Henry Biggs
I West Broadsleet
Wendell Smith
James Pitzer
Orville Allender
George Stanley
Memorial Hospital
George Laper
Harlan Molander
George Rochefort
G. J. Peterson
TODAY S MARKETS REPORT FROM CHICAGO AND REGIONS
Market notes show steady to slightly lower bids on lighter weights with 11 000 receipts including 3 500 assessed as checks, top sales around 44 560 with sparing purchases. Cattle and hogs mixed with veal and calves steady, hogs and sows varied, local market figures list prices for cream, eggs, chicken eggs and hides with several per unit cents values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ghotee
Gattlo
Huon
Sano
Local Happenings From Mr and Mrs Sam Ewart Visit
Mr and Mrs Sam Ewart along with Bradley and Kay left Thursday for Dallas Texas to visit Theodore Ewart at his home. Mr McKasson stays in the Ewart home two weeks while on vacation from Imbalmeys School in St Louis. Mrs Pratt hosted guests on North White Street including F H Brotherson Clinton Win Baxter Lyons N J Miller and Pat Miller Homestead Penn and JPF Pratt Fort Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ewart
Bradley
Kay
Dallas
Texas
Theodore’ Ewart
William Mckasson
Ewart
Mr. McKasson
Imbalmeys
St. Louis
M. W. Pratt
North White Streep
F. H. Brotherson
Clinton
Win Baxter
Lyons
N. Dig Mts
Joh Miller
Pat
Homestead
Penn
Jpf
BE. Pratt
Mr. Pleasant
Myr Brotherson
Gabi Lumber Go
Mr. Baxter
Government Hospital
Lyons, N. d
Axel Bergdanl
Redinda
St. Waylin
Ind
JR. V. Dewark
Ft. Wayne
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mel
RG Epten
Louisville
Lely
Memorial IOSUITAR Notes Admitted Wednesday Names and Cities
Admitted Wednesday list includes Arthur Being Cleo Binne of Crete Nedr Ruby Wollie Willam Barker and Mena Delores Brotar with Unley Mt Sluckerjurgun Joye Watts and Kay Morrisons. Dismissed Sandra Motel Weller Turningham Mary Alice Suvae Stoarb Weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Being
Cleo M. Binne
Crete
Nedr
Iin
Ruby Wollie
Whursday
Willam Barker
Delores Brotar
Unley
Mt Sluckerjurgun
Baten
Joye
Watts
Salem
Larry der Tee
Kay Morrisons
Sandra
Motel
Wen OT Tockridge
Diniy Weller
Turningham
Mary Alice Suvae
Salven
Stoarb Weight
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. H. Shriner
Ilinois
Lutheran Young People’s Rally
REA Group
Milo
Gertis
Jimmy Hatle
Pops
Congress
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
Anderson Armannead
Congressional
International Emergency Food Council
United States
Cuba
Andersen
J.V. Gray
Masonic Lodges of
Gey
Zephyr
West Side Mothers Club
Iosuitar
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