Rolscreenings Work Returns and New Blind System Debuts
Rolscreenings resumes in the shipping department with Cora Kruseman back after Martin Ver Steeg resigns to re enlist in the Army. A new efficient system for ordering Venetian blind components is operational in the assembly room, speeding deliveries. Erma Wallace hopes to return to work soon as operations continue. A feature on the company’s history and production methods is shown. A bowling loss to the Disabled Veterans team is noted, with local scoring records set. Syracuse housing project and charity drives tied to Cerebral Palsy and Handicapped Children noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Kruseman
Martin Ver Steeg
Martin
Europe
Oskalensa
Glenn Small
Ray Fisher
Red Rock and Sayerville Dams Plan Flood Control Works
Army engineers map the Red Rock and Sayerville dam schemes near Des Moines, detailing bedrock findings, spanned areas, and relocation plans. Indemnities will cover 68 000 acres of loss with farm renters fully protected, while thousands of structures must be moved or salvaged as highways and rail lines are rebuilt. Congress authorized funds for construction and preliminary surveys, amid local opposition from conservation groups and landowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Red Rock
Army Engineers
Ins
Annd
Des Moines
Jorville
Sayterville
Izaak Walton
Burlington
Moines
Knoxville
Percy
Swan
CROP plans completed in 70 Iowa counties
The Christian Rural Overseas Program completes organizing 70 of Iowa's 99 county groups for a Thanksgiving week drive to solicit farm produce for undernourished orphans, refugees, and elders overseas. CROP Town Relief Trains will collect carloads to reach a 300 railcar goal with special school fund drives for powdered milk and relief cereal. Clarence Wilson notes bulk shipping cuts costs by up to two thirds and emphasizes efficient overseas distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Christian Rural Overseas Program
CROP
Clarence Wilson
Farm Bureau
Iowa Crop Board
County farm aids aid effort fields corn donations
County agencies coordinate food and corn donations for relief. Marion and several towns plan shelling and loading at central sites with volunteers from Ames High School and local churches contributing time and resources. Community leaders and clergy list area towns and names as they organize the drive to aid those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kessuta
Lynn
Wareren
Marion County
Erity
Pella
Ta County
Sheliers
Haul County Central
Ames High School
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Erma Wallace Ir
Grimmett
Theatrelines
Ishary
Springfield
Herald
Emstallas Mint Pines
Syracuse
New York
Syracuse Cerebral Palsy and Handicapped Children's Anetition, Inc
Tors
Happiness House
Trustee Lake Prairie Township
John van Schevikhoven
William W
Bill) Hardin
Colfax Sale Company
Hampshire Shoals
Colfax
Newton Isle
Bell, Clippinger
Shields
Prexy
Homecoming
Central
Douwstra Chapel
G. T. Vander Lugt
Verla Vander Streek
Betty Brands
Jaci Vander Lugt
Dr. Vander Lugt
Amy TeSelle
Anna Mae Williams
Ottumwa
Ane Clarke Kitarell
St. Tours
Whveton
Texas Juice
Gerber’s
Campbell’s Consomme Soup
Oregon
Ajax
Farmers Union
Bob Klein
Cyitex
CROU
Dod. Harner
Fredksburg
Kilmer Bloch
Waterloo
Rew
Win
BR. Gambton
Alfred G. Rausch
AL Koehlertland
Anton — Veitshusen
Williamsburg
Martin Lauterbach
Alden
Clare S. Minburn
Kloser
Carrol Hugo Img
FL Stiefel
Ainsworth
Mr. Nash
What Cheer
Mo H. Nash
Millerton
Herschel Mendenhall
Ettie
Farmers Union Co-op Lumber Yard
Cee
Pepe
Ony
Pleasantville
Dallas
Lowa
Town and Country
ARROW
TOM Sawyer
Collegian
Hikock
Wembley
LEE
Utica
Wayne Hill
Magr
ED Wesselink
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