Des Moines River Flood Crest and City Sandbagging Actions
The Des Moines river reached 26 feet at Tracy and was expected to rise at least a foot more. A crest near 46 feet was observed, higher than last weekend, as rivers including the Raccoon and Cedar fell or rose. Refugee centers housed nearly 20,000 homeless statewide amid widespread flood conditions and sandbagging of Cedar Rapids’ Quaker Oats plant and other facilities.
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Weather Bureau
Raccoon
Towa
Yurdan
Olluuwa
Une
Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
Waterloo
River Levels Fluctuate At Oakland And Coppock
River conditions show Oakland water dropping six inches overnight while Coppock begins to rise after a week of low levels. John Ricks reports diver stage near 15 feet, suggesting riverfront rises may follow as upstream reports indicate higher water ahead in the coming days.
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Oakland Mills
Oakland
Coppock
John Ricks
Thomas to Head Iowa Bar Group
Cede Raplas of Fairfield was named president of the Iowa Bar Association at its thirty third annual convention. Raymond A. Smith of Council Bluffs was elected vice president and Jude Fayille of Des Moines librarian. Junior bar officers elected: Robert Bezhe of Sioux City president, Charles Haalings of Cedar Rapids vice president, Nick McManus of Keokuk secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cede Raplas
Ros Tonia
Fairfield
Raymond A. Smith
Council Blgins
Jude BB. Fayille
Des Moines
State Asseriation
Am Rober Bezhe
Sioux City
Charles Haalings
Cedar Rapids
Nick McManus
Keokuk
Cesretary
Winfield Trials New Street Light System Test
A new mercury type street light from Westinghouse was tested on Winfield poles for three nights this week. Four units per block are planned to improve brightness and economy. council considers new rights and modernization costs estimated between five and ten thousand dollars. Meanwhile a final report on the estate of Din L. Slader is filed with the Henry County District Court, with a hearing set for June 25, 1947, and executrices to be discharged if no objections are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Rencon
Wrstinghouse Company
Teneh
Quinciiman E.R. ‘Lagan
Din L. Slaldery
Noilee
Ino
Gtd
Henry County
Art
Himsely
Ald
Ming
Hoayoks J. Davis
Birdie Hastiine
Dune
Frank Cardens Honored On Way To Europe
Winfield cooperative dinner at the Presbyterian church honored Mr and Mrs Frank Carden and Mena of Harlingen Texas who plan a European voyage in July. Attendees included Ray Canlon Russell Canby Frank Utter Will Kittie Willis Carden Thelma Ward Carden Guy Lake Bryans Carden and Van Syoc families among others. Afternoon callers and local relatives joined the event before the Cardens left Tuesday morning for their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liel
G I Insurance Decision May Cost Millions
United States Court of Appeals opened the door to claims that could burden the Veterans Administration with millions unless the Supreme Court overturns. Judge Minton joined by Judge Sparks sided with Mrs Tillie Zazaye to award $48.08 monthly life insurance payments instead of the $29.50 schedule, arguing the law allows 240 equal monthly installments if under 30 at maturity and 120 if 40 or older.
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Chicago
United States
Girealb Gaudt of Appeals
Veterans, Administration
Olle Kerner
National Service
Ise Insurance
Iron Workers End Strike at Fairfield
Fairfield Iowa union representing 150 employees ends two week strike at Matleabie Tr C&% plant. Workers accept a new contract calling for wage increases for part and day work. Production expected to resume Monday.
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Fairfield
Mouldezamil Woundry Workers Union
AFL of le
Matleabie Tr C
Priday
Unon
Callig
Monciny
Four Will Go To Boys State From Mt Pleasant
Four Mt Pleasant youths Joe Morgan Davin Nelson James McCoy and Harlan Baloter will attend the Hawkeye Boys State at Camp Dodge starting Sunday July 15. Ray Elefson of the American Legion post will lead the group if highway conditions permit. At camp the boys will join a party and residence system and then operate a full government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Camp Dodge
Ray Elefson
American Legion Post
Joe Morgan
Davin Nelson
James McCoy
Harlan Baloter
Winfield Residents to Clarkia for Summer Forest Work
Winfield and others headed to Clarkia Ranger Station Idaho for summer work with the U S Department of Agriculture Forest Service. Evans Mop Canny Virginia Chance Doris King and Jacqueline Young left Thursday afternoon to attend a senior young people's conference of the Presbyterian church. The Winfield American Legion Auxiliary will send Norma Lauer to Gillite at Grinnell this year. The girl society installed officers for the coming year with Mrs Charles Van Dyk president Mrs O W Haight vice president secretary treasurer historian and reporter. The regular VER meeting will be next Thursday evening at the Oded Fellows hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
Robert Til
Buford Lindly
Clarkia
Idaho
U. S. Department of Agricultir’e Forest
Dim Evans
Mop Canny
Virginia Chance
Doris King
Jacqueline Young
Fella
Presbyterian Thureh
Winfield American Legion Aux- Mary
Norma Lauer
Gillate
Grinnell
Irl Society
Charles van Dyk
Hillsboro social notes mingle with visits and travels
Hilsboro residents and guests share a busy period with visits to Chicago Estherville and Des Moines. Mrs H Eyre hosts and hosts guests including Mrs Sade Van Heusen and Mr James Buster while the WGTU L met at several homes. Future plans include a State Convention trip and two week stays with relatives in Navada and Teaho.
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Hilsboro
Fred Sproié
Chicago
H. H. Eyre
Eyre
Sade van Heusen
James Buster
Estherville
HE. Moyers
Silem
FM. Chineh
W GT. UL
Walter Harlan
Ram McCabe
Pattie Worr
Judy
Wilmiam Howe
Max Barton
Salem
Lenn Pritts
Lockridge
Dox Moines
McCabe
Frida
Barton
Mantors
McGabe
Wolf Fire
Polk County Supervisor Indicted on Charge
Des Moines Iowa dispatch reports Polk County supervisor Roy Hild faced arrest after a grand jury indicted him for allegedly obtaining 5703.00 of county funds by false pretenses in a framing of the case.
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POLK
Des Moines, Ta
TNS
Polk Nowity
Roy Hild
Prand Jury
President Truman to veto tax bill amid Republican push
Washington sources say President Truman will veto the four bullion dollar bill despite no formal statement. Presidential intimates warn of a veto within days on a three Republican sponsored measure, signaling a sharp clash over tax policy.
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Washington, D.C
Lns
Truman
Taylor Gipple Dies Unexpectedly
Taylor Gipple a prominent farmer of Canaan township died suddenly Saturday morning from a blood clot in the heart. He supervised much of a new residence on his farm and served on the Pleasant Lawn school board. Survived by wife two sons Robert and John and two daughters Dana and Dorothy Detaan of Pocahontas. Funeral set for 2 pm Monday at Osekes Funeral Home with burial at Winfield.
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Taylor Gipple
Canaan
Gippile
Robert
John
Dane
Dorothy Detaan
Pocahontas
Osekes
Condition of Grimm Remains Critical in Burlington Hospital
William Gelum of New Lydon remains in critical condition after a milk truck crash near Middletown Thursday morning. Grimma, father of five, suffered a skull fracture when his vehicle was struck by an eastbound Zephyr.
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William Gelum
New Lydon
Burlington
Grimma
Middletown
Local Market Prices and Livestock Totals Reported
Chicago markets show cattle steady around 25.25 to 27.90 for good and choice steers with ranges 27.90 to 40.00, common cattle 22.00 to 27.03, sheep steady 20.00 to 23.00. Monday totals estimate cattle 16 000, horses 10 000, sheep 5 000. dairy prices list cream quotes and henna henge Cox-100 appears in the fragment.
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Chicago
Night Baseball Opener Delayed Until Weather Permits
The Tuesday night baseball opener proceeds as planned if weather allows. Lights near completion and grandstand work advances today. A screen for the stand was erected Saturday morning. General admission is 50 cents with prizes including a radio, Sunbeam iron, mixer, and coffee maker. attendees must be present to win.
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Safsunday Rest Inn
Sunbeam
Generating Plant Taken To Ottumwa
Robert Sadler and Howard Dutyook tow a TEA truck and a 3DOD wall generating plant owned by Dorsey Haney from Bahivit to Ottumwa on Friday night after Ottumwa officials requested assistance. The EEA cooperative receives most of its power from Ottumwa and it is hoped One Town Southern Utilities can keep the plant operating amid current mood.
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Robert Sadler
Howard
Park Playground Schedule Announced
Park playground program starts Monday with a daily schedule led by Director Bob Miehtenheld. Activities include infants, beginners swimming, story hour, organized games like tennis, archery, badminton, croquet, volleyball, photography, horseshoes, and board games for younger children. Weather may change plan. biweekly special days feature tournaments and treasure hunts.
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Progr
Bob Miehtenheld
Annouerer
Taneicraft
Tur Uva Nat Itt Sawhaming
Kiwanis Golfers Win Prizes in State Meet
Four local Kiwanis members attended the Kiwanis State golf tournament at Newton last Monday. James O Connor Harold Hawkins George Rochefort and Howard Hills competed. O Connor won a billfold Hills took a traveling kit Hawkins earned a key case and Hills also placed first in his flight.
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Kiwanis Club
Newton
James O'Connor
Harold Hawkins
George Rochefort
Howard Hills
O'Connor
Hills
Hawkins
Marriage License Issued for Vernon Jat Keeper and Martha Gholson
A marriage license was issued at the office to Vernon Jat Keeper and Martha Louise Gholson of Mt. Pleasant.
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Ale
Vernon Jat. Keeper
Martha Louise Gholson, Hoss
Mt. Pleasant
Local Happenings and Petty Birth Notices
Miss Esther Webb a Wesleyan linglish instructor retires from Kola mazoo Michigan after attending a Thursday wedding. Memorial hospital notes report new births to New London families and list several Sunday discharge names and local residents.
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Esther Webb
Wesleyan
Kolamazoo
Mich
Joan Kapp
Webb
Ku Klux Klan Gives Up Charter in Superior Court
The Ku Klux Klan surrendered its charter as a national corporation in superior court. The attorney said the action ends the Khan, while critics claim it ends the group as a political force. Officials note the charter prohibited profit but dues and regalia sales were alleged to profit members and officers.
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Atlant
Ku Klux Klan
Morgan Belser
Eugene Cook
Klan
Early Frey Funeral Set for Sunday in Mennonite Church
John Frey 57 dies Thursday evening at Packwood home after leaving his Packwood store early due to illness. Funeral 2:30 Sunday at Bieber Mennonite Church. Survived by wife Edna, eight grandchildren, three daughters, his mother and many siblings. Frey had lived in Noble and worked in Wayland and Packwood areas.
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Wars John Frey
Tmankins
Packweed
Bieber Mennonite Church
Mr. Prey
God A
Anna (Wetzel) Ley
Edna Merchant
Frey
Masonic Lodge
Ainsworth
Ab Haskins
Wayland
Packwood
Raymond Goot
South of Washington
Raymond Coon
Fear Haskins
Dale Goot
Joel F
Noble
LeRoy
Burlington
Otto Frey
Carl Frey
Newton Prey
Mion Frey
Indiana
Charles Rich
Winfield
David Richard
Waylwich
Raymond Nichoken
Fpairfielt
Hubtic Frey
Washington
Young Couples Club forms new officers at church supper
The Young Couples Club of the Methodist held a Thursday evening covered dish supper at the church. A brief business meeting elected officers for the next six months including president Herald Voy Biggs, vice president Ross Waters, and secretary-treasurer Mrs. Melvin Mead, with committee members Myra and Henry Biggs, Hugh Carnahan, and Keith Anderson.
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Goupescas
Gharet
Henry Biggs
Hugh Carnahan
Keith Anderson
Airliner Crashes Into Blue Ridge Peak Near Leesburg Va
A Capital Airlines DC-1 on a Chicago to Washington route struck a Blue Ridge peak near Leesburg Virginia in driving rain. All 54 aboard are presumed dead. Wreckage located about 14 miles southeast of Martinsburg West Virginia after missing since 6:13 p m last night. Passengers include Dr Courtney Smith of Silver Spring Maryland and D P Godwin fire chief for the United States forest service.
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Leeshire
INSI
Capital Airlines
Blue Ridge
Marlinsburg
W. Va
Pittsbburgh
Washington
James Franklin
Capital
Chicago
Leesburgh
Courtney Smith
Silver Springs
Macichignal Medical
Toy
D. P. Godwin
United Shites Forest Service
Des Moines Delegates Named for 1948 Methodist Conference
Des Moines pastors and lay members were chosen as delegates to the 1948 general conference of the Methodist church at Beston Massachusetts. The list includes Rev Walter Scheuermany Mt Pleasant Rev WFP Claybury Council Bluffs Rev Claude Gooper Boone Rev Waite Briggs Des Moines Rev Pred Miller Washington for clergy and lay delegates Mrs W Henn Des Moines B O Gaunnon Des Moines Waunita McConnell Indianola Otis W Moon Des Moines Ben Taylor Fairfield with additional lay delegates M G Addicks Mannellson Mrs E E Voight Indianola Mrs Floyd Campbell Pleasantville Kay Porter Nevada. The lay delegates will attend the 1948 North Central jurisdictional conference in Indianapolis. A resolution was prepared to request Bishop Charles W Brashares return to the Des Moines area for 1942 assignments. The session continues through today and closes Sunday.
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Des Moines
The
Methodist Church
Beston
Mass
Grace Methodish Church
Walter Scheuermany
Mt Pleasant
W. FP. Claybury
Council Plaffs
Claude Gooper
Boone
Waite Briggs
Pred Miller
Washington
First
Canadian Champion Producer Dam Dominates Spotlight in Dairy Herd
A Southwasten Lowa Jersey bull Brampton World's Records Lord Clare owned by Russell D. Sheckler shines in the spotlight. Brampton Lord Clauvel Nossi, dam of the bull, is announced Gatadinny Champion. The herd shows multiple medals and high butterfat records with strong lineage to gold medal sires and noted daughters.
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Brampton
Lord Clare
Russell D. Sheckler
Mi Pleasant
Wiese
Clauvel Nossi
Gatadinny
Galt
Mow Folware Graft Ta WL Sithertngg
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a graft or fraud related to software or labor, with unclear names or places. The readable bits imply wrongdoing linked to a local WL organization and alleged misconduct in procurement or billing, requiring verification.
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Frank Cardens
Europe
G.I
By Jimmy Harlo
Tim
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Squatwell
Russ Halipt
Grand Rapids, Mich
Hillsboro
Canaan Township
Henry Hin
Leghorn Henge
Ottumwa
Kiwanis
Forrest Junior Joy
New London
Terberk Huston
Von
Kay
Reber
Hesseltine
Roky Hells
Michael O'fryen
Narnia Dell
Salon
Robe
Riptman
Charlee W. Calloway
Mason Alten
Young Couples Club
CERS
Blue Ridge Mountain
Dr. Scheuermann
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