Alaskan Adventure From Willis Vanderburg Photographer
Willis G Vanderburg writes from Alaska describing arrival via Canada, differences in prices, and his role as official government photographer. He details planes and trucks, 16mm Kodachrome work, highway construction records, and abundant local food, wildlife, and scenery including glaciers, rivers, and salmon.
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Boyden
Alaska
Canada
British Isles
Canadian Rockies
States
Public Roads Administration
National Geographic Magazine
Howard VanDam
Fort Des Moines
Blackout A Success in Civilian Defense Effort
Civilian Defense Chairman H. M. Scholten announced a very satisfactory blackout Friday night. Wardens reported to duty in under three minutes and halted traffic while lights were extinguished in business and residential districts. A small fire was promptly doused as all wardens and civilians cooperated.
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Civilian Defense
H. M. Scholten
Scholten
Miss Maud Jackson Plans Stop in Boyden before Columbia Visit
Miss Maud Jackson expects to arrive in Boyden next Monday morning to finish work at the Clear Lake Camp and visit friends and relatives here before continuing to Columbia Missouri.
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Maud Jackson
Boyden
Clear Lake
Columbia, Mo
Deadline For Corn Sales Under Government Guaranted Price
Citizens are urged to sell corn by August 10 to government guaranteed price programs. Producers selling July 1 to August 10 to CCC elevator agents may get a supplement equal to the difference between the sale price and the ceiling price in effect through October 31 1943. Those with surplus corn should sell now to ease the critical food shortage among feeders.
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CCC
Mrs Hardacre and daughter return to Le Mars after visit
Mrs James Hardacre and her daughter Frances came back to their Le Mars home Friday after spending a week with local friends. Mrs Hardacre reports one son in service and another to register in August.
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James Hardacre
Frances
le Mars
Rugged Alaska frontier notes from a traveling photographer
Willis writes from a remote station describing Salmon steaks Moose and other game in a rugged frontier region. He details modern barracks plumbing lighting a darkroom on the road and nights without sleep as mountains reveal snow caps and sunsets. He recalls dynamite blasting and strawberry colored snow. He mentions a trucker’s wife arriving from the States.
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States
Willis
Molly Pitcher Day Observed By Boyden Legion Auxiliary
The Boyden Unit of the Legion Auxiliary plans Molly Pitcher Day on Saturday August 7 with Mrs Henry Heusinkveld and Mrs 8 G Vanden Brink on the committee. President Mrs George Reimers leads members on the street to sell War Bonds and Stamps Tags with sales credited to the local auxiliary at Anne De Valois store.
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Boyden
The
Legion Auxiliary
Molly Pitcher
Henry Heusinkveld
G. Vanden Brink
George Reimers
Anne de Valois
Bridge Club Hostess Mrs Ray Smit Hosts Gathering
Mrs. Ray Smit hosted the Bridge Club at her home on Wednesday afternoon with guest Mrs. Rich of Hospers attending.
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Ray Smit
Stratema Family Visit Before Peters Army Start
Mr and Mrs Peter Stratema and Judy Ann visit the parental Stratema home. Peter will leave August 17 for Army service.
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Peter Stratema
Judy Ann
Stratema
Peter
Boyden Service Station Ad Seeks Oil Change Help
Local service station promotes oil changes with a simple call to action. The brief message notes a contact number 888 for customers seeking maintenance services.
U P Ladies Aid Hostess in Telegram Season Meeting
Mrs. Fred Starkweather Jr. will host the U P Ladies Aid next Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Harman to lead decotions and Mrs. Schortinghuis to present the topic.
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Fred Starkweather Jr
U. P
Ladies Aid
Harman
Schortinghuis
Grey Shop Unveils New Dress for School Season
A new Grey Shop dress arrives aimed at students preparing for the school year. The item promises versatile styling and affordable comfort for daily wear.
Bobbie Wargowsky Returns From Clear Lake Visit
Bobbie Wargowsky arrived back Wednesday morning after a two week visit at Clear Lake.
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Bobbie Wargowsky
Clear Lake
See Vogels at Sheldon for Wallpaper and Paint
Local shopper alert notes See Vogel's store in Sheldon offering wallpaper and paint. Address 4216 referenced. Consumers urged to visit for home decor supplies.
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Vogel’s At
Sheldon
Behrens Visit Relatives in George and Boyden This Week
Corp and Mrs Walter Behrens of California are visiting relatives in George and Boyden this week to share time with family.
Slips sale at Grey Shop in Sheldon
Slips priced at 1.09 each or 3 for 3.00 are offered at the Grey Shop in Sheldon while supplies last. The notice highlights a limited stock sale with a simple price break and the store location.
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Grey
Sheldon
Treasury targets sixfold war cost in 1943 drive
Treasury aims to raise thirteen billion dollars through the Second War Loan drive, a figure that represents only one sixth of the expected total war cost for the 1943 fiscal year.
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Treasury
Women Bond Day at Molly Pitcher Event Saturday
Next Saturday August 7 marks Women’s Bond Day in honor of Molly Pitcher. The Women at home will support the war effort by buying stamps and bonds, with proceeds credited to them. Special booths will operate in county towns to sell stamps and bonds and promote Red Cross work and conservation.
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Molly Pitcher
Red Cross
Brunsting Announces Birth of a Son and Rehberg Birth Announcement
Mr and Mrs C Brunsting announce the birth of a son born Monday. It is reported that Mr and Mrs Bill Rehberg are announcing the birth of a baby girl.
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C. Brunsting
Bill Rehberg
For Sale Items at Reporter Office 1721
Classified list offers sale items including a steel lawn chair steel glider with cushion a three section bookcase two wood rockers two reading lamps and a 50 gallon drum with faucet. Inquire at Reporter Office 1721.
Help Wanted at U S Employment Service Sioux City
Mr John P Bowler manager announces urgent need for men and women in Sioux City Iowa Job seekers in non essential or part time jobs should renew cards and inexperienced unregistered should contact the office The War Manpower Commission U S Employment Service is at 341 Commerce Bldg Sioux City Iowa.
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John P. Bowler
United States Employment Service
Sioux City
Towa
United States Employment Service of the War Manpower Commission
Commerce Bldg
Iowa
Farm Loans Rates as Low as four percent
Farmers Savings Bank of Boyden Iowa offers farm loans with rates as low as 4 percent and no commission plus prompt service according to a 1921 advertisement. The notice targets local farmers seeking financing and emphasizes speedy handling.
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Farmers Savings Bank Boyden
Iowa
Mrs A E Miller and Harriett Visit Sioux Falls
Mrs A E Miller and her daughter Harriett, along with Mrs Fred Masters of George, were business callers in Sioux Falls on Tuesday.
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A. E. Miller
Harriett
Fred Masters
George
Sioux Falls
Dinner Guests Visit Elderly Mrs Heitritter Home
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jantzen and Herman were dinner guests Sunday at the home of Mrs. Eldora Heitritter.
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Robert Jantzen
Herman
Eldora. Heitritter
Boyden Boy Rewards Purple Heart Award
Mrs. Elizabeth Van Diepen received the Purple Heart for her son Sietsa who served with Co. I National Guard. He fought in North Africa and North Ireland after Camp Claiborne. The Van Diepen family notes Richard joined service, while brothers James and Thomas serve in North Ireland and Texas respectively.
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Elizabeth van Diepen
Sietsa
Co. I
National Guard
Camp Claibourne
North Ireland
Sparky
Washington
Sierga
Boyden
Henry Houtsma
van Diepen
Richard
James
North
Ireland
Thomas
Texas
Air Corps
Sioux City Firms Fined Over Faulty Feed Labels
I Miller & Company and Sioux Feed & Chemical Company were fined $100 each plus $3.50 costs for deceptive labels on buttermilk feed sold to farmers in Northwest Iowa. State inspector A L Gintert collected samples. analysis showed five percent buttermilk, mislisted as primary ingredient.
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Sioux City
Court of
Lewis DeKoster
Orange City
I. Miller & Company
Sioux Feed & Chemical Company
State Department of Agriculture
A. L. Gintert
Iowa
OPA
4-H Hosts Special Meeting and Plans for Achievement Day
A special 4-H meeting was held last Tuesday afternoon August 3 to conduct an annual health exam by Miss Evelyn Faber R N. Eleven members attended with Miss Lucille Holiday as an additional guest. The group discussed old and new business, took pictures, and made plans for Achievement Day. A luncheon was served by Marlys Blumeyer. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday August 18. Club Reporter Lavon Paulson.
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Evelyn Faber
R. N
Lucille Holiday
Marlys Blumeyer
Lavon Paulson
Ration Information Sioux County Update
Public hours are 1 to 5 pm Monday through Saturday. Gasoline rationing details cover new A stamps valid for a year from July 22, 1943, with stamps 7 through 8 dates and two month validity periods. Blue, red, sugar, meat, and fuel oil stamps are specified with expiration dates. Stoves rationing to begin August 23. Applicants for Ration Book III urged to apply. instructions on filing class categories and return procedures for service members.
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OPA
Klein Family Attends Rabbit Supper in Sioux Center
Mr and Mrs John Klein and their daughters of Sioux Center were guests at a rabbit supper held Tuesday at the home of Jack Mieras.
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John Klein
Daughters of
Sioux Center
Jack Mieras
Visitors at the John Hollander Home At Sunday
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Fred Hollander and Mr and Mrs Wm Hollander and family plus Mr and Mrs Howard Johnson and Mr and Mrs Earl Miller and family. the encounter was noted in the social column.
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John Hollander
Fred Hollander
Wm. Hollander
Howard Johnson
Earl Miller
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Willis G. Vanderburg
Bridge Club
U. P. Ladies Aid
P. B. Moow
Purple
Ration Information
Sioux County
So Tay
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