Organization of County War Food Committees in Mason City Area
County War Food committees for Mason City area counties have been selected to organize meat orders under Area War Food Supervisor J W Doud. Members include Oscar L Thoreton, Arthur R Cruickshank, W J Hood, Dr W D Andrews, C A Pollard, and Mrs A A Bishop. Doud stresses public support and strict enforcement to ensure equitable meat distribution and prevent black market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
J. W. Doud
Usda War Board
Oscar L. Thore-ton
Swea Chy
Arthur R. Cruickshank
Algona
W. J. Hood
Doud
Nest
Kossuth 4-H Girls Attend War Work Conference and Camp
Loraine Soderberg and Greenwood Girls join statewide War Work Conference Aug 2 3 in Ames and Des Moines. Kosuth Mitchell counties plan an Aug 5-7 4-H camp at Clear Lake with 45 from Kosuth and 20 from Mitchell plus music, recreation, and handicraft activities.
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Kossuth
Loraine Soderbberg
Greenwood Girls
Ames
Des Moines
Mitchell
Clear Lake
Evelyn Bode
Algona
A. L. Brown
J. M. Patterson
M. Hagan
Osage
May Farmer
Alma Schultz
Market Poultry Prospects Point to Satisfactory Returns
Iowa State College extension economists say strong poultry demand will support prices over the next six months if farmers market evenly. Marketing early heavy cockerels at 3½ to 5 pounds and Leghorns at 2½ to 3 pounds is advised, plus culling non-layers to free space and reduce disease risk.
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Iowa
Francis Kutish
Iowa State College Extension Farm
C. M. Rice
Extension Poultryman
Gold Rocks Found in Humboldt Lot by Workmen
Report from Humboldt notes yellow flake samples in excavated rocks prompting speculation of gold yet the verdict remains uncertain. Officials urge calm, emphasize duty on the home front and encourage voluntary civic support for food rationing.
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Humboldt
English Pen Pal Letter From World War II Era Teen
A 16 year old Geoffrey in London writes to a U.S. pen pal in June 1943 detailing life in wartime England. He describes his height, hair and eyes, hopes to learn swimming, and asks for photos. He notes American soldiers in London, his sister's upcoming marriage to an American, and his wish to learn about other countries. He mentions Bob Hope and Fred Allen, several school changes after his father's death, his mother's hard work, and his brother joining the army. He guarantees a reply to every letter and signs off as Your Loving Pal Geoffrey.
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Mr. G. Harisen
Abbey Road
St. John's Wood
London
N. W
England
Pal
Bob Hope
America
Fred Allen
Geoffrey
Cop On Watch Suspect as Peeper Turns Out to Be Cop
A nearby town report alleged peeping Toms stalked a locality. A police officer, stationed under a tree, was observed by the reporting woman who called the mayor. The pair searched the area, discovering the officer as the claimed culprit. The tale recalls a similar old story from Rome.
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Rome
Iowa ration calendar details for Class A to Shoes coupons
The notice lists ration deadlines and validity for Class A through C rations, fuel oil, coffee, sugar, and meat stamps. It specifies inspection periods, valid dates, and application options for housewives, with some unclear or garbled entries.
Lumber Shortage Hits Iowa Farm Buildings Hard
Iowa farmers face limited access to wartime lumber. The state is allotted 43,000,000 feet for farm use, but retailers cannot guarantee immediate supply by September 30. Dealers report inventories are nearly exhausted, with AA-2 credits allowing only small allocations per county.
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Iowa
State of
War Production Board
War Food Administration
William H. Badeaux
Iowa Retail Lumber Dealers Association
Des Moines
Tawa
Usda War Board
A. J. Loveland
Slander suit seeks 3150 in district court
Bernard Eichenberger of Bancroft sues Albert and Homer McCarthy for 3150 in district court claiming the McCarthys uttered false and defamatory words labeling him a slacker. The quarrel arose January 26 and Eichenberger is Howard Eichenberger’s brother from Lakota who faced draft-board trouble.
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Bernard Eichenberger
Bancroft
Albert
Homer McCarthy
Eichenberger
McCarthys
Hichenberger
Howard Eichenberger
Lakota
Draft Board
Buns Family Reunion at Woden Held Last Sunday
A Buns family gathering honored Bobby Buns of Farragut Idaho and Caroline Buns of Chicago. Attending were Chas Bung and Elaine Terrill. Robert Turner. Kenneth Buns Charles City. Jake Schlenger Marcella Wesley. Fred Laurenz Burt. C G D Schlenger Garner. Ralph J Smith. John Buns Harold. Cyril Halvorsen son. Henry Buns. John Boeks and children. Martin Smith. R M Smith and families.
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Garner
Ralph J. Smith
John Buns
Harold
Cyril Halvorsen
Henry Buns
John Boeks
Martin Smith
R. M. Smith
Familly
Will nullifies Chas H Taylor stock split for employees
The late Chas H Taylor of the Algona Ice Cream and Candy Factory reportedly left a will to divide a large block of company stock among employees with five years service. An irregularity in witnessing the will led Judge Stillman to declare the will null and void.
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Chas. H. Taylor
Algona Ice Cream and Candy Factory
Car mixup ends with tolerance and a ration stamp
Conrad Abels of Holland accidentally got into Lee Chandler's car after parking his own. Chandler notified Abels' family, and Conrad returned with the Chandler car. He offered to pay for gasoline but was refused. A days later Chandler received a $1.00 “experience” shock and a gasoline ration stamp from Abels.
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Conrad Abels
Holland
Lee Chandler
Dike Hanker
Abels
Chandler
Mr. Chandler
F. J. Abels
Conrad
Abel
False Fishing Story Suppressed by Titania Official
H. A. French denies rumors of being picked up by the OPA while north fishing. He asserts he did not lose a gas ration book or his car and did not hitchhike home to Titania. He promises legal action against those spreading the propaganda.
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O.P.A
Titania
H. A. French
Birthday Offering Sunday At Good Hope Lutheran
Divine worship begins at 10 30 with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30. The Luther League meets Sunday at eight in the church parlors with St Mark’s Gospel chapters five and six as topic. Leaders are Anna and Ida Alice. Hymnal envelopes are requested. Church repairs include tower reconstruction, wall washing, chancel redecorating and basement ceiling painting.
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Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Alfret
Mardoff
Luther League
Anna
Ida Alice
Immanuel Lutheran Special Services July 25
Sunday July 25 services at Immanuel Lutheran include English language Thanksgiving at 10 30 a m with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 a m Rev W H Hanselmann of Wy kof Minn will preach the sermon A special offering for Kingdom Building will be taken.
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Immanuel Lutheran
Wm. Planz
W. HH
Hanselmann
Wykof
Minn
Ramzey Reformed Rev. F. Snuttjer Service Schedule
Morning worship at 16:30 a m conducted by Pastor Ramzey Reformed Rev F Snuttjer. Student John Allty leads Sunday services. Sunday School at 9:30 a m. No evening worship. No Young People Tuesday July 27. Choir 8:30 Tuesday eve. Ladies and society meet Wednesday July 28 at 2:00 p m. Come thou with us and we will do thee good Numbers 10 20.
Methodist Worship and Sunday School Schedule
The schedule announces Sunday School at 10:00 a m and 7 30 p m by DOAN with Morning Worship at 11:00 a m and a preaching service at 8 16 p m.
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Methodist Church
DOAN
Ilene Ites and Lester Gray Wed at Rampey Church
Ilene Mae Ites and Lester Arnie Gray were united in marriage at Rampey Reformed Church on Thursday evening July 16 at 7 o'clock. Rev. F Snuttier officiated with a double ring ceremony. Delores Isebrand sang with accompanist Mrs. Ben A Meyer. The bride wore light blue with white. pink roses and other blooms. Irene Rippentrop was bridesmaid. Alvin Gray was best man. Reception for fifty followed at the bride’s home hosted by several relatives. The couple will reside near the groom’s parents’ farm.
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Tene Mae Ites
Ed Ttes
Lester Arnie Gray
Arnold Gray
Rampey Reformed Church
F. Snuttier
Delores Isebrand
Jesus
Ben A. Meyer
Senus Isebrand
Tom Loats
Wm. Huisman
Floyd Huisman
Former Titonka Boy Is Married In Minneapolis
A former Titonka resident, Sgt. Paul J. Holcomb, married Miss Anita J. Nelson at Calvary Lutheran church in Minneapolis. Nelson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Nelson of 8505 Sixteenth St. S. The couple’s ceremony featured Rev. O. H. Clauson and Rev. G. Grandlund. The bride wore a white gown with a fingertip veil and gardenias, roses, and swansona. The wedding party included maid of honor Pauling Johnson and best man Dr. Raymond Johnson. ushers included Robert Noel and Russell Holcomb. After a church reception, the couple went on a short trip, and Holcomb has since returned to Terre Haute, Indiana for further studies at the Polytechnic Institute.
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Titonka
Minneapolis
Holcombs
Holcomb
Farmers Elevator
Anita J. Nelson
W. S. Nelson
Sixteenth St. S
Paul J. Holcomb
A. J. Holcomb
Pillsbury Avenue
Calvary Lutheran Church
O. H. Clauson
Fargo
N. D
G. Grandlund
Pauling Johnson
Harold Krinkle
Winthrop
Janice Swanson
Raymond Johnson
Immanuel Lutheran to Hold Special Services Next Sunday
The Rev. W H Hanselman of Wykoff Minnesota will speak at 10 30 a m next Sunday at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Rev Wm Planz conducts the service after repairs from a lightning strike on June 27. The steeple tower and chancel have been redecorated. The congregation thanks those who helped extinguish the fire and all who prayed for the church. Everyone welcome. service will be in English.
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Wm. Planz
W. H. Hanselman
Wykoff
Minn
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Albert Bleich 77th Birthday Party Celebrated
Wesley Albert Bleich was honored at a birthday gathering with his daughter Mrs. Tom Forburger and all his children Sunday. Present were families from Jefferson, Miller, Britt, Garner, Stilson, Sexton, Duncan and Sumner including twenty grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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Wesley
Albert Bleich
Tom Forburger
Loury Minnehan
Jefferson
Martin Bleich
Miller
John Bleich
Britt
Will Houdek
Garner
Town fellows shock out crop for Schwietert
Merle Schwietert faces severe injuries after a May fire destroyed the farm home. his wife survived with burns, their baby unharmed, and Merle has skin grafts while in recovery. Neighbors kept the farm running, harvesting 67 acres, and 26 men plus two girls helped shock grain as Merle endures a tough rehabilitation with community support.
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Merle Schwietert
Schwietert
Merle
Clarence Mechler
Titonka
Reinder Krominga
Homer Downs
Claus Krull
Robert Clemans
Carl H. Callies
Lem Stockwell
Johnnie Rippentrop
Heyo Bockelman
Julius Tesch
Dayle Bruns
Oscar Miller
Bill Ward
Edward Boyken
Dr. Torgersen
Chas. Peterson
Lynn Kuchenreuther
J. L. Intermill
Menno Fuls
Jim McColley
Ray Hansen
Geo. Bonacker
Jolce and
Janice
al Young
W. J. Trenton
Whitcher
Howard French
Wesley Lions Club Prizes Victory Gardens Drive
Wesley Lions Club met at the Methodist church dining room with J. P. Studer as president. Prizes of 5, 3, and 2 in War Stamps will go to the top three victory gardens. Lions members ineligible. Three members named to promote War Stamps in July and discuss Shangri-La drive. Lester Lease spoke about Camp Dodge induction center.
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Wesley
Lions Club
Methodist Church
Lee McCann
J. P. Studer
Improvement Committee
Shangri-La
Lester Lease
Camp Dodge
Picnic Gatherings At Call State Park In Algona
Woden residents report an all-day family picnic held Sunday at Call State Park in Algona. Participants included the Henry Orthel and Porest Lackore families, plus numerous relatives from Ceylon Minnesota and Albert City, with local residents J. F. Johnson, Robert K. Rockwell, and Ted Bode family among those listed.
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Woden
Call State Park
Henry Orthel
Porest Lackore
Harry Quinn
Henry Bode
Dale Rittenhouse
Ted Bode
Ceylon
Minn
Ben ‘Atzen
Ray Atzen
Barbara Anti
Gordon
Albert City
J. F. Johnson
Robert K. Rockwell
Algona
Lose Your Pocketbook Where An Honest Man Will Find It
A man loses a billfold on the highway and a passerby finds it, returning it within a day. The owner, Bob, had earned money by shocking oats and lost a substantial amount, but smiles in relief at the honest act and the timely reunion with the billfold.
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Hob Rawlings
Bob
William Welhousen
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