Scrap Needed in Production of Machinery
The War Production Board expert Herbert C. Plagman explains steel can be made entirely from pig iron or scrap, but scrap saves ore and energy. For 1943, 48 million tons of scrap and 48 million tons of pig iron are needed to meet steel goals. Iowa’s first-half 1943 scrap quota is 100 thousand tons. The piece notes regional labor disputes and the War Ration Book No. 3 mailed to applicants, saving time, fuel, and freight space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towans
Herbert C. Plagman
Iowa Salvage Division
The
War Production Board
Mr. Plagman
Iowa
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Chicago
Restrictions on Armed Forces in National Book No. 3 Cards
Government notes exclude armed forces members from application cards. War Labor Board lifts wool insulation restrictions as part of fuel conservation. Homeowners urged to weatherize before the next heating season. Town ration boards to withhold gasoline for vacation travel. Des Moines OPA legal unit to monitor resort visitors for over six mile pleasure allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
War Labor Board
Des Moines
OPA Legal Department
United Service Women at Wesley Seek Statistics
Wesley group of United Service Women with 33 members met Thursday night in the bank basement led by president Mrs J M Kunz. Each member will work on an individual project to report at the next meeting, and families with service members are asked to pick up form cards for each son or brother serving. The meeting night was moved to the second Thursday of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Women
Wesley
United Service Women’s Organization
J. M. Kunz
Armed Services
Kraus
Rites Held for Geo Boelts in Memorial Service
George Boelts son of Herman and Helena Boelts died May 24 in Algona after a life spanning Iowa and Oklahoma City. He was born July 21 1885 in Oldenburg Germany and lived in Wellsburg Woden Ackley and Woden before moving to Oklahoma City. Four sisters and two brothers survive. memorial services were held at Immanuel Lutheran with Rev. Wm Planz officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Boelts
Herman and
Helena Boelts
Oldenburg
Germany
America
Wellsburg
Iowa
Winnebago County
Woden
Immanuel Lutheran Congregation
George
August Bahr
South Dakota
Oklahoma City
General Hospital
Algona
Ackley
John
Immanuel Lutheran
Wm. Planz
Spoilage in Canned Goods Take Precautions
County extension home economist Miss Alma G Schultz outlines eight spoilage indicators including poor seal bulged lids discolored food murky liquid spurting liquid bubbles and odor. Spoiled foods should be destroyed by draining and burning. Boiling non acid vegetables and meats ten minutes before tasting reduces risk. Desk Blotters warn ration card holders not to use cars for pleasure trips.
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Alma G. Schultz
County Extension Home
Holidays Reduced to One Day Off for WarWorkers
A Washington directive grants federal war agency workers a single holiday, Christmas, as a day off. The policy aligns with measures already in place at war material production plants, signaling a broad shift away from other holiday observances.
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Washington
Ration Order Allows Home Slaughter Meat Without Points
Ration Order 16 amended effective May 20 lets resident livestock producers who use custom slaughterers receive their meat without surrendering ration points. Producers must sign a certificate detailing date, name, residence, farm status, raising or feeding period, slaughter purpose, plans to sell, and slaughterer details, with permits required for meat sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usda War Board
AAA
Educated horse Dewey dies after decades with Redman family
Dewey the educated farm horse lived thirty four years before dying in December in Atur county. Owned by the Redman family, Dewey attended high school daily with six Redman children and accompanied them to school each morning and returned home each afternoon.
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Dewey
Decatur County
Red Redman
Redman
Dead Shot Don Swanson Bags Three Foxes in Minutes
14 year old farm boy near Merrill bagged three foxes in three minutes on a Sunday morning using only three shells at about 15 yards. He warned that shells are hard to get these days and dared not miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Swanson
Merrill
Iowa War Time Ration Calendar Sets Deadline Dates
The notice lists ration deadlines across classes A to C and bulk coupons with inspection dates, vehicle rules, and validity windows for fuel gas coffee sugar and processed foods. It details expiration and activation dates for stamps N and M and War Ration Book I coupons 17 and 18.
Poppy Poster Prizes Awarded at Wesley School
A Wesley parochial school contest judged by Mrs. George Aldrich awarded prizes in the Poppy Poster contest. Rosemary Studer won first prize and Rosemary Becker won second prize, both seventh grade pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Wesley
George Aldrich
Rosemary Studer
Rosemary Becker
Memorial Day services in Lakota with Maj General Grahl speaking
Lakota observed Memorial Day at the schoolhouse Sunday with American Legion and Auxiliary in charge. Major General Grahl of Des Moines spoke, joined by County Commander Hawcett of Burt. In a related matter, the will of Thomas Walsh, died 1884 in Fremont township Butler county, admitted to probate at Allison after a long delay to clear title to his estate.
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Grahl
American Legion
Auxiliary
Des Moines
Hawcett of
Burt
Thomas Walsh
Fremont Township
Butler’ County
Allison
Ita
1938 to 1941 corn loans liquidation notice
A state AAA memorandum orders full repayment of 1938 1939 1940 1941 corn loans and 1942 soybean loans by July 1 1943 with postmark deadline June 30 1943. Repayments by cash or collateral delivery. soy overrun paid at $1.66 per bushel for No 2 Yellow Beans. A forthcoming notice will state the sealed farm stored corn amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
Commodity Credit Corporation
Young Mother at Wesley Passes Away
Mrs John Richter Jr of Wesley died Tuesday night after three years of asthma. She was born November 29 1915 at Rowan and later lived with foster parents in Garner. Survived by husband two sons five sisters two brothers and father Charles Ball. Funeral at St Josephs Catholic Church with Rev L N Klein. Burial in St Josephs Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
John Richter Jr
John Philip
Michael
Rowan
Will Krause
Garner
Garner High School
Hamilton School of Commerce
Mason City
Chas
Ball
Edna Henley
Clarion
Goldie Wanken
Renwick
Veola Frenka
State of Washington
Isabelle Steenhard
Hampton
May Stillett
Clarence Ball
Shell Rock
Orville Ball
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Rev
L. N. Klein
Ed Cink
Louis Loebig
Julius M. Kunz
Wilfred Loebig
Paul Flaherty
Louis R. Wingert
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Soldier Arthur Smith recounts furlough in Scotland visit
A North Irish based soldier named Arthur Smith writes home about his Scotland furlough. He flies from Ireland to Glasgow then Edinburgh, stays at Red Cross hotels, tours Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood House, visits St Giles Cathedral, the Firth of Forth Bridge, and Sir Walter Scott and Abraham Lincoln monuments. He also tours Glasgow and the Trossachs, enjoys dances and Highlander photos, then returns to Ireland via Belfast.
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Glasgow
Red Cross
Astoria
Edinburgh
The
Princesse Street
Edinburgh Castle
Scotland
John Know
Presbyterian Church
America
St. Giles Cathedral
Holyroodhouse Palace
Firth of Forth Bridge
Sir Walter Scott
Abraham Lincoln
Kilty
Trossachs
Stirling
Trassachs
Achray
Ireland
Belfast
Arthur
Navy Recruiting Cruiser Stops in Algona Friday
The Navy recruiting cruiser makes its ninth Iowa stop in Algona on Friday June 11 arriving about 3:00 p.m. from Estherville and departing the next morning for Britt. Emphasis will be on WAVEs SPARS and the Seabees as IOWAVE month aims to showcase Navy service opportunities for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Algona
Iowa
Spencer
Estherville
Britt
Waves
SPARS
Postal Card System Adds Zone Numbers to Addresses
The postal department introduces a new form in larger cities with branch post offices to add a zone number after city names to speed mail delivery. About thirty thousand postal clerks are in the armed forces, and the system aims to speed mail handling by indicating the destination zone. Smaller communities are to follow, using the city name and its zone number when replying or writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Department
Chicago
John Smith
Mich. Blvd
Wesley People Attend Uncle 100th Birthday
Wesley residents Julius Hansen and Carl Hansen joined Theron and Raymond Hansen in Jewell to celebrate their uncle Andrew Miller’s 100th birthday. One hundred six guests registered for the event, and a large cake decorated with 100 years 1842 to 1948 was showcased during a delicious lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Julius Hansens
Carl Hansens
Jewell
Andrew Miller
Theron
Raymond Hansens
Edger Ricks Promoted At Camp Bowie Texas
Pfc Edger Ricks son of Mrs Gertie Ricks route 1 Titania Iowa has been promoted to corporal at Camp Bowie Texas He is currently serving with a General Hospital Unit on duty there
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Camp Bowie
Texas
Edger Ricks
Gertie Ricks
Route 1
Titania
Iowa
Ricks
John Korte 86 Dies. Rites Set At Woden Iowa
John Korte, 86, of Woden, Iowa, died after an eight week illness. He will be laid to rest Thursday at 1:00 PM at his residence and Presbyterian church, with burial in Bingham Township cemetery. Surviving are his wife, four sons Albert Parkersburg Henry Titonia John Buffalo Center Fred Woden. five daughters Jacob Kurtzleben Garner Henry Schroeder Garner Orville Hetzler Moulton Arend Swalve Lakota Spencer Fayille Des Moines. one sister Harm Hulsinga Woden. 44 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Burial follows church services led by Rev. Henry Kruse. Funeral notices said he was born in Wymeer Germany, married in 1886, came to America in 1803 and lived on farms in Aplington Town Hancock county and then Woden since 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden
John Korte
Jacob Kurtzleben
Mr. Korte
Wymeer
Germany
America
Aplington
Hancock County
Albert
Parkersburg
Henry
Titonia
John
Buffalo Center
Fred
Henry Schroeder
Garner
Orville Hetzler
Moulton
Iowa
Arend Swalve
Lakota
Spencer Fayille
Des Moines
Harm Hulsinga
Korte
Presbyterian Church
Henry Kruse
Bingham Township
Miss Annabelle Sachau and Gordon Swan Married in Cheyenne
Miss Annabelle Sachau, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sachau, married Gordon Swan, son of Mrs. Viola Swan of Britt, in Cheyenne Wyoming on May 19. Mrs. Swan long worked at Callies Bros Store. Mr. Swan served here before entering the armed forces. They will reside in Cheyenne where he is stationed. Best wishes from many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabelle Sachau
Gordon Swan
John Sachau
Viola Swan
Britt
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Funeral Service for Ben Felt in Wesley
Funeral services for Ben F Fett 84 who died April 13 at Rockledge Florida will be held at the local Methodist church Monday afternoon June 7. A daughter Mrs Al Wagner bringing Mr Felt body back to Wesley arrives Wednesday morning by train. Her mother and another daughter Mrs Nina Ranck drive here and are expected home later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Felt
Wesley
Ben F. Fett
Rockledge
Fla
al Wagner
United Service Women to Meet Friday Afternoon
The United Service Women's League will meet Friday afternoon June 4 at 2 00 at the Legion Hall. Refreshments will be served by the committee Mrs Allan Carr Mrs Harold Miller and Mrs Frank Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Women
United Service Women's League
Legion Hall
Allan Carr
Harold Miller
Frank Clark
Lutheran Churches Share Service Schedule and Events
Titanica Churches Good Hope Lutheran and Ramsey Reformed list morning worship at 10 30 am Sunday School 9 30 am. Luther League social on Tuesday June 8 at Fred Stecker s home. Vacation Bible School three days weekly Tuesday Wednesday Thursday. Unconfirmed Sunday School age urged to attend. Four classes. Appeal for Lutheran World Action contributions next Sunday. Evening worship 8 00 pm Ta 56 7. Young People Club 8 30 pm Tuesday. choir rehearsal 9 30 pm Tuesday. Sunday School picnic set for Wednesday June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Alfred
Mardoff
Luther League
Fred Stecker
Lutheran World Action
Ramsey Reformed
F. Sautijer
Young People's Club
Immanuel Lutheran Rey Vacation Bible School Schedule
Immanuel Lutheran Rey invites children to a three week Vacation Bible School four miles east and one mile north of Titonia from Monday to Thursday 9 30 a m to 3 80 p m June 4 with Mrs John Ostermann and Mrs Walter Ostermann in charge Ascension Day services Thursday at 8 00 p m English services next Sunday at 10 30 a m Sunday School and Bible Class at 8 80 a m Luther League meets in the evening for devotional and business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Rey
Wm. Plant
Titonia
John Ostermann
Walter Ostermann
Luther League
Ita
Methodist Church Teev Teev W L Patterson Pastor Service Schedule
Sunday School starts at 10:00 a m and Morning Worship at 11:00 a m A demonstration by Daily Vacation Bible School pupils during the service An offering for the Methodist Board of Education extra program details include Woman's Society of Christian Service June 9 meeting theme Across the nation with our rural workers Leader Brlis Andrew Petersen with devotions Mrs H Miller hostesses Mesdaies B Phelps C Phelps H Graham and M Larsen Doan Sunday School at 7:30 p m Preaching service at 4:16 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. L. Patterson
Methodist Board of Education
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Yesson
Brlis
Andrew Petersen
H. Miller
Phelps
C. Phelps
H. Graham
M. Larsen
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