Attu and Aleutians Hold Strategic Warning for War
The article argues Attu Island and nearby Aleutians, despite limited current threat, could become a pivotal base if developed. Fog and geography aid Japanese landings, with Japanese fishermen familiar with shores giving them edge. Attu’s future as a surface or air base could influence westward defense and eastward Russian routes, risking a large scale operation if not neutralized.
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Chicago Daily News
Attu Island
Alaska Island
Dutch Harbor
Rat Island
Attu
Komandorski Island
Kamchatka
Kurule Island
Bering Strait
Bering Sea
Northwest Passage Sea
Russia
United States
Scrap rubber survey amid wartime rationing plans
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald notes six months of acknowledged rubber cuts and a current survey of scrap rubber, ordered by the president over WPB objections. The War Production Board doubts scrap collection will help much and favors nationwide gun rationing as the rubber shortage remedy, with a salvage campaign previously lined up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque Telegraph Herald
War Production Board
WPB
Strub and Fitzgibbons Union Told in Iowa City Church
Miss Jean Strub of Iowa City and Leo Fitzgibbons of Armstrong were married in a 10 o'clock Monday ceremony at St. Marys Church Iowa City. The Rt Rev Msgr Carl Hi Meinberg officiated in a single ring service with a large wedding party and out of town guests. The couple plan a two week honeymoon in Colorado and will reside in Estherville after July 1. The bride is a University of Iowa graduate and former Pi Beta Phi president. The groom is a University of Iowa Law School graduate and practicing attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Strub
Iowa City
Leo Bitzgibbons
Hatherville
Jean Strup
Carl F. Strub
Fairchild Street
Leo E. Vitasgibbons
A. A. Fitzsgibbons
Armatrong
St. Mary’s Church
Carl Hi
Meinberg
Robert Osmundson
Ruth Strub
Helen Strub
Mary Helen Taylor
Robert J. Fitzgibbon
J. P. Cummings
Kansas City
Osmundsen
Trub
Strub
Town City Country Club
Fred Parsons
J. W. Moore
Estherville
D. A. Fitzgibbons
David
John O'Neill
E. S. Camden
Alice of
Armstrong
Colorado
Rocky
Iowa City High School
University of Iowa
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Fitzgibbons
Armstrong High School
University of Iowa College of Law
Red Oak
Fitzsgibbons
Delta Theta Phi
Legal Fraternity
Phi Beta Kappa
Rubber Scrap Drive Aims To Bolster War Production
The speaker urges intensified scrap rubber collection over the next two weeks to aid war production, warning Congress that WPB delays on synthetic rubber may extend to 1944. He cites grain alcohol as a quicker alternative and notes public acceptance depends on clear facts, with estimates ranging from 600,000 to 10,000,000 tons.
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Midwest
Congress
WPB
Congressman Butler
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Royal Neighbors to Go to Superior
The members of the Royal Neighbor Circle of Estherville will be guests of Mrs. Anna Smith at Superior on Thursday.
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Superior
Royal Neighbor Circle
Estherville
Anna Smith
Rock Island Club Plans Friday Meeting and Picnic
The Rock Island Club will meet Friday at 2 30 PM at Riverside Park for a business session followed by a picnic. Members should bring a covered dish sandwiches and their own table service. If rain, the gathering moves to the city hall kitchen.
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Rock Island Club
Riverside Park
City Hall
Degree of Honor Meeting Planned at IOOF Hall
The Degree of Honor members will hold their regular meeting at the IOOF Hall on Thursday night at 8 o'clock. A good attendance is desired.
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IOOF
Two Honored By A Dinner Party Monday
Bert Hackett of the Estherville Co op Creamery and Lt. Wm. Deming were honored at a 7 P.M. dinner at the People's Cafe on Monday night before Hackett leaves for Salem Oregon to work in a lumber yard. Guests included many creamery employees such as Keith Stevenson Ted Trulson H P Geil Dale Barrett Bob Stuyver Fred Ankrum G C Reed H C Weber W E Van Eman H D Merriott E J Burns Loyie Mason John Mason Lois Inman Eileen Anderson Kenneth Olson C M Bouska Faye Gage Ed Long Bob Russell and C V Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Hackett
Estherville
Mrs Reid Honored by Party in California
Former Estherville residents gathered in San Diego California on Sunday June 14 to honor Mrs Charles Reid on her birthday. The group toured the coast region and mountains, had lunch and golf, and a dinner at the Pitts home with a singing cake. They saw a show at the New Spreckle Theater. Dan King formerly of Spirit Lake now works for a major air plant. Charles Reid awaits orders at the Naval Base. Mr and Mrs Reid traveled to California about three to four weeks ago.
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Estherville
San Diego
Calif
Charles Reid
Sharpen
West Coast
Pitts
Reid
New Spreckle Theater
California
Dan King
Spirit Lake
The
Highway Commission
Big Consolidated Air Plant
Naval Base
Mrs. Reid
Local residents seek western employment and travel west
JOCALS Obert Rockne and Curt Rockne head to Puebla Colorado to join a defense work employer. Bert Hackett leaves for Salem Oregon to seek work while Mrs Wilson and Mrs Smith travel to Portland and Tacoma to join husbands. Alice Knutson applies in Omaha for sheet metal work, and Mr and Mrs Cranberry with their children visit Estherville then plan to move to Medford Oregon for health reasons.
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Obert Rockne
Puebla, Colo
Curt
Bert Hackett
Salem
Oregon
Robert Wilson
Wilbur Smith
Portland
Tacoma
Wash
Alice Knutson
Estherville Lutheran Church Weekly Activities
Estherville Lutheran Church schedules Sunday services at 11 A M with Sunday school at 10 A M A picnic at Riverside Park follows services an afternoon program includes music and an address by Pastor Master of Graettinger Sunday evening closing Bible school at 8 P M Adult class Tuesday at 8 P M Choir practice Wednesday State Line Singers meet 7 30 P M Junior choir Thursday 7 P M Midweek devotionals Thursday 8 P M Semi annual congregational meeting Tuesday June 30 8 P M Willing Workers hostesses Friday at church Dorcas Society meets Monday June 29 at the home of Alva Eunice and Mildred Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Park
Master of
Graettinger
State Line
Andrew Sunde
Kenneth Noll
Dorcas Society
Alva
Eunice
Mildred Anderson
Christian Science Church Services Schedule Update
Sunday services follow the Lesson-Sermon on June 28 with Golden Text from First Peter. Readings include Bible verses and Science and Health quotes, with sessions for Sunday school at 10 and regular services at 11, plus Wednesday testimony at 8 and reading room hours.
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Christian Science Churches
Christian Science
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Union State Line Lutheran Church Service and events
Union State Line Lutheran Church invites worshipers to Sunday services at 9 A M with Sunday school after. Confirmation class is Wednesday at 2 30. Ladies Aid hosts a birthday party Wednesday evening July 1 at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudnay
Ladies Aid
Immanuel Lutheran Church announces services and Bible school
Immanuel Lutheran Church at 409 North Sixth Street led by Rev. Otis L. Lange offers divine service at 10 45 Sunday morning and Sunday school at 10. The vacation Bible school ongoing for two weeks will close next Friday the church expresses satisfaction with the program and hopes to repeat it next year.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
North Sixth Street
Rev
Otis L. Lange
Divine Service
Junior overnights set for summer camps at Nerith church
The Church of Christ at the corner of Seventh Street and Second Avenue announces junior overnight camps this summer. The first session will be held soon, with organizers noting continued interest and enjoyment from past events.
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Church OF Christ
Seventh St
2Nd . Ave
Nerith
Fred D. Sawyer
Church Announcements for Sunday Services and Youth Meeting
The church asks everyone to attend Sunday services starting with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 50 a m The sermon is titled Surprises and the choir will provide special music The youth group meets at 4 30 p m Sunday at the State park after a 4 30 p m church gathering A weiner roast and games follow All women choir members meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m for the last choir meeting until further notice Signed by the pastor and choir director Mrs Manthe
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State Park
Manthe
Wallingford Lutheran Church Activities Planned
The Wallingford Lutheran Church lists worship at 9 30, Sunday school at 10 80, Bible classes, and Luther League at 8 with camp pictures. LDR hosts Friday at 8 with local hostesses, Bible study and prayer Thursday at 8 30, choir at 9 30, Ladies Aid Thursday at 2 30, and a 4th of July picnic sponsored by the Sunday school with Rev L C Master from Minneapolis speaking in the forenoon and at the Oscar Peterson farm east of Wallingford. bring a picnic dinner.
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Luther League
LDR
Florence and
Mable Tostenrud
Carl Newgaard
Dorothy Egertson
O. J. Anderson
Lila Larson
Ladies Aid
Carl Peterson
Carl Groth
L. B. Nelson
Jeffery Olson
LeRoy Gunderson
L. C. Master
Minneapolis
Oscar Peterson
Wallingford
Immanuel Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule and Picnic
L. G. Higdergker is pastor. Sunday school at 10 A M. Morning worship with Holy Communion at 11 A M. Choir practice Thursdays at 8 P M. Sunday school picnic at Fort Defiance Park this Friday starting 12 30 P M. Bring lunch and join us.
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Fort Defiance Park
Wus
Registrant Sends Lock of Hair to Draft Board
Andrew Jackinson Hayman of Local Board No. 274 Newport Beach California reports receipt of a lock of hair from a registrant. The registrant advised the board that the color noted on his registration card did not match his hat and sent a note declaring he does not believe in God followed by the hair sample.
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Andrew Jackinson Hayman
Newport Beach
Calif
Joe in Wartime Defense Ends in Family Care Lesson
Joe and his family move to a trailer camp to work on a defense project. Years of neglect and new routines lead to pale, tired health, prompting a doctor to prescribe a balanced diet, structured meals, and early bedtimes. The story links Joe's well being to the war effort.
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Joe
Warn Against Undue Fear Of Infantile Paralysis
The state health department cautions that a seasonal rise in infantile paralysis may begin in a few weeks and urges avoiding panic. One death has been reported this year. last year June saw no cases, while May and July had cases and 10 cases in July. The disease is not highly fatal, with about 75 percent recovery. early care is advised. Watch for fever, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat, and later neck or back stiffness.
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State Health Department
Safe Driving With Worn Tires Urges Slower Speeds
Many car owners drive on badly worn tires and should slow down to stay safe. Speed raises the risk if accidents occur, and heedless driving worsens tire wear and the overall accident toll. Encourage others to heed tire safety warnings and rules publicized to drivers.
Iowa to lead rubber saving efforts in war transport plan
City officials and citizens attended a Des Moines meeting on June 24 in the State Capitol to discuss Iowa’s five point transportation conservation program. Norman Damon of the National Highway Traffic Advisory Committee stressed rubber shortages and the need to conserve while maintaining essential transportation. Paul Hill outlined the plan of staggering hours sharing rides eliminating careless driving enforcing laws and improving streets and highways as a wartime effort. John Gillespie noted defense transportation order No. 601 restricting commercial vehicles to at least a 75 percent load. Karl Fischer chaired the meeting.
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Transportation Conservation For Victory
Des Moines
House
State Capitol
Wilson
Iowa
Norman Damon
Washington, D. C
National Highway Traffic Advisory Committee
War Department
Damon
United States
Paul F. Hill
Iowa Highway Traffic Advisory Committee
John Gillespie
Office of Defense Transportation
ODT
Karl W. Fischer
The Dominican Republic a Land Shaped by History and Heroes
The text traces Dominican identity through Columbus, Hispano memory, Bolivar seeking refuge, and Jose Marti plotting independence. It notes three foreign rulers Spain France Haiti and a hard-won independence, framing the island as a free, people-led realm lying between Florida and Puerto Rico.
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Dominican Republic
New World
Christopher Columbus
Hispanio
Spain
Columbus
Dominica
Haiti
Simon Bolivar
South America
Jose Marti
Cuba
France
Morida
Lasting use through careful safe driving advice
The guidance emphasizes prolonging durability by driving cautiously and maintaining safety. It presents a mindset of maximizing wear resistance while keeping speeds steady and road conditions in mind.
Obituary of Glenn J. McKean World War II cadet dies after service
Glenn J. McKean born March 9 1919 Maple Hill Iowa died June 9 1942 Famosa California. He excelled in Dolliver High School athletics and was class vice president. He studied dairy industry at Iowa State College Ames enlisted as aviation cadet in the army. He married church member April 9 1938 at Dolliver. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs George McKean sister Lois brother Ralph and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn J. McKean
Maple Hill
Iowa
Famosa
California
Dolliver High School
Iown State College
Ames
Dolliver
Olney
Illinois
Wth
Community Methodist Church
Dale
George McKean
Lois
Ralph
Dominican Republic and its sugar based economy described
The article surveys the Dominican Republic and Hispaniola, noting the island’s geography, elevation, and fertile valleys. It explains sugar’s historic dominance, now part of a diversified agricultural economy including cocada, coffee, molasses, starch, corn, bananas, and tobacco. It highlights independence history and optimism for a united American region, then reports Boris Petcoff leaving for Detroit and Miss Myrinman visiting Eshtonville with Lois Inman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hispanila
Haiti
Hispanola
Republic
Dominican Republic
Ciudad Trujillo
Santo Domingo
New World
Florida
Cordillera
Monte Trujillo
West Indies
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Leo Fitzgibbons
Marrieu
Canning
Rurel Gravere
Jocals
Myron Cranberry
Postville
Town
L. R. Chapman
Minute Man
Hici
Treasury
Emmatic
Department
Itificate
Estherville Lutheran Church
Sth Street
Second Ave
North
L. A
Union State Line Lutheran Church
Wallingford Lutheran Church
L. G. Hinderaker
L. G
Sponsonen Wy Tie
American Legion
Interlaken Park
Fairmont, Minn
Boris Petcoff
Detroit
Michigan
Ray Bartleman
Geana Petcoff
Myr Inman
Miss Lois Inman
Ary
Rock Island
C. C. Gardner
Locust Street
Iowa Bay
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