Allied Bombers Push Toward Second Front in Europe
Report from the war front describes heavy Allied bombing of German and occupied cities by day and night. American Fortresses and British bombers target factories and transport hubs, weakening Axis industry as invasion plans loom. Seaborne raids disrupt fighter defenses and Paris Renault works near Paris are hit with bombs missing their marks. The piece also notes Danish elections showing anti Nazi gains amid rationing woes for grocers and food supply challenges at home.
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Europe
Hitler
America
England
Germany
Renault Works
Paris
Home Front In Iowa War Salvage And Home Front News
The War Production Board cites Iowa scrap output for early 1943 including 200 anti aircraft guns 1 000 50 caliber machine guns 2 000 medium tanks 2 000 one ton bombs and 10 million grenades Iowa women supplied over 20 000 pounds of silk and nylon hose for 1 600 parachutes US Army budget feeds 5 000 000 men with 56 cent meals and a daily 2 800 000 grocery bill Butter price ceilings explained and retailers urged to help consumers by lowering prices Ration rules for seasonal farm labor and home canning closures to support 1943 food production New jar closures aim for safe reusable seals Tire inspection deadline extended to March 31
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The
War Production Board
Iowa
Army
Marshall
United States Army
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Brown
Victory Gardens
Government urges higher production to meet needs
Officials call for increased output to satisfy government requirements while ensuring grocers and their customers are supplied.
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Ers
School Pie Social Raises Funds With Bonds and Stamps
At Maysville school in Franklin county an old fashioned pie social raised funds with eighteen pies selling for 4482.00 in bonds and 32 in stamps. The top pie fetched 425.00 in bonds. The event aimed at war stamps but early success with a 25.00 bond shifted focus toward bonds.
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Maysville
Franklin County
Tipton Woman Injured in Ambulance Fall En Route to Cedar Rapids
Mrs. A. L. Dean sustained a broken collar bone a deep head gash and severe bruises after falling from an ambulance bound for a Cedar Rapids hospital. She was with Mrs. J. W. Dean traveling to the hospital when the accident happened.
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Cedar Rapids
A. L. Dean
Tipton
Skunk Becomes Beloved Family Pet Near Madrid
The Bert Keigley family near Madrid has a pet skunk that strayed into their yard. The children feed it and treat it as a normal pet. Mr. Keigley says it is among the best mousers he has seen.
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Bert Keigley
Madrid
Keigley
Plover Exceeds Red Cross Drive Quota
Plover Red Cross chairwoman Mrs T P Comer announced the town surpassed its goal with contributions totaling 412.04 against a 319.20 quota. The drive included many residents and local workers, while a large group of ladies completed Plover's surgical dressings quota at the Red Cross work rooms.
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Plover
T. P. Comer
Plover Red Cross
Red Cross
J. H. Bucher
Anna Pollock
L. A. Prichard
Allen Heathman
O. Cherry
C. E. Epplesheimer
B. B. Hubbell
Clarence Pringle
Arthur Johnson
Elmer Simonson
Harvey Minkler
Paul Kerns
A. L. Firkins
R. E. Dunn
Red Cross fast tracks surgical dressings drive update
Ahead of schedule volunteers completed 8600 surgical dressings in 12 days with a peak 1532 in one session. Mrs. A R Glasco chairs, Mrs George Arnold co chairs. Mrs Bucher elected secretary replacing C E Miller. C W Bragination joins board. Permanent work room rented in Dr Everson's building.
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A. R. Glasco
George Arnold
Bucher
Red Cross Board
C. E. Miller
C. W. Braginton
Death of Mrs Mekkelson in California Linked to local family
Mrs Clyde Maulsby learned that her mother Mrs J C Mekkelson of Brawley California died March 28 after a period of ill health cancer was the cause. The Mekkelson family lived in Plover about 11 years ago with Rev Mekkelson then a local Methodist minister now serving in Brawley. Blanche Mekkelson Greenwood conveyed the news and noted care assistance during the past month.
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Mekkelson
Clyde Maulsby
Blanche Mekkelson Greenwood
J. C. Mekkelson
Brawley
Calif
Plover
Needle and Thread Club Meets at Firkins Home
The Needle and Thread club gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. Earl Firkins home with Mrs. Elmer Simonson and Mrs. Martin Peterson assisting. Out of town guest Mrs. Roy Gaskill of Wallingford attended. Continued on Page Three.
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Firkins
Needle and Thread Club
Earl Firkins
Elmer Simonson
Martin Peterson
Roy Gaskill
Wallingford
Des Moines Area Residents Visit Fort Dodge and Nearby Homes
Local residents from Des Moines and surrounding areas visit family and friends across Fort Dodge Laurens Emmetsburg Rolfe and Marathon. The piece lists numerous Sunday dinners and weekend visits, noting birthdays and anniversaries as residents attend gatherings and hospital stays.
Fishers Entertain at Cards Host $500 Party
Mr and Mrs William Fisher entertained at a $500 party on Friday evening. High prize for the ladies went to Mrs John Lawman and for the men to Loren Pease. Travel prizes went to Mrs Loren Pease and Gerald O Donnel. Mr and Mrs Raymond Isackson and girls spent Sunday at Henry Monkelsen home in Pocahontas. Mr and Mrs Jack Spies and Mrs Gabelson of Gilmore City were dinner guests in the Chet Carpenter home Sunday.
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Clifford Manley
Gerald Foust
Earl Firkins
Arlington
S. C
Oakland
Calif
Lieut. Manley
New Jersey
George Sturdevant
Ruthven
Eldo Heathman
May Bruner
Des Moines
F. Schlader
Rockwell City
Leslie Prichard
Homer’ Osborn
Denaii
C. Kk. Miller
John Munson
Milton Munson
Raymond Isackson
Shirley
Tom Raynes
Harry Spencer
Ben Ogle
Floyd Fish
Les Tull
Virgil
Guy Smith
Ivan
Minneapolis
Elmer Hertz
Des. Moines
Joe Hertz
Ed O’donnel
Kathleen
Bradgate
Frank Carlton
Don Carlton
John
Fort Dodge
Miller Klein
Humboldt
Hans Nielsen
A. J
Fritz Johnson
James Cruickshank
Harry Hoffman
Laurens
Clarabelle Mickaleck
Lutheran Hospital
Clarabelle
Lyle Halstead
Mabel Nielsen
Emmetsburg
Nielsen
Clarence Heathman
Orville
Rolland Cruickshank
Marathon
Wesley Lehnus
Benny
Ts Nielsen
Rolfe
August Nielsen
Gits
Fritz. Johnson
Jennie Johnson
Manley
N.C. Nielsen
Roger Ives
Ronnie
Hilda
Viggo
Art Kilbourn
Niels
B. C
Gerald O'Donnelly
Kenneth
Donald Carlton
David Hendersy
Billy
Jeanie
Mads Johnson
Glenn Gaskill
Lesh Struthers
Jeng Evans
Albert City
Will Coj
Henry Schmidt
Wer
Orvik Jurgens
West Bend
John Lawman
Bill Walke
James Walker
Orlando
Fila
Walker
Henry Monkelsen
Pocahontas
Jack Spies
Mrs. Gabelson
Gilmore City
Chet Carpenter
Inside Culver City Studio: The Vast MGM Lot
A visitor surveys Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in Culver City, detailing Lot 1 with 172 acres of stages and offices, Lot 2 outdoor settings, and Lot 8 for exteriors. The complex houses 135 buildings, a large power plant, 1000-telephone exchange, a 1800 daily meals commissary, and a 4000-employee workforce with major stars like Spencer Tracy and Greer Garson on site.
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New York
Paris
Burma
London
Army
Navy
New England
Pro
Spencer Tracey
Walter Pidgeon
Greer Garson
Mickey Rooney
Mapleton Fire Department Receives $50 Donation
W J Haubrich owner of a lumber van damaged by fire sent a $50 check to the Mapleton fire department to thank them for their prompt and effective response. The blaze was brought under control shortly after.
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Mapleton
W. J Haubrich
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the Rolfe Arrow
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Marion Bruce
Reveille
J. J. Bruce
J. H. Lighter
Rigsdag
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Ernest Hanisch, Sr
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Palmer
By Warren Bayley
Culver City, Calif
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Marin
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Rolfe State Bank
J.E. Rickard & Sons Wold Hardware Rolfe
G. A. Everson
M. D
T. D. Jones
Rolfe, JA
F. H. Molyneux
Savage Block
Carl J. White
Auto Bonds
Kennedy Agency
T. J. Raynes Insurance
al Kinde
L. M. Graham
National Bank
Monuments & Markers
Rolfe Monument Works
R. B. Ranney
Real Estate & Behets Phone
Faller Bldg
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