Jolly Good Timers Dance Welcomed Amid News From Fort Knox and Des Moines
Mrs. Roy Fields arrives to visit her parents as Lt. Roy Fields transfers from Fort Smith to Fort Knox Kentucky with new address. Mrs. John W. Lee and daughter travel to Des Moines Sac City and Early for visits. A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Dave M. Miller of Kalona. Rummage sale at Presbyterian church basement on Saturday April 15. Additional local notes include visits and travels of several residents and a piece on Bright Shoes Marines and maintenance of military footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Fields
Lidgar Porter
Fields
Fort Smith, Ark
Fort Knox
717Th Tank Bn
John W. Lee
Linda
Des Moines
George Abernathy
Sac City
Lee
Early
Dayton
Meat Grade Display Rules for Dealers
Walter D. Kline, acting director of the Des Moines OPA district, announced that dealers must post the exact grade of all displayed meat in show windows and counters. If multiple grades are shown they must be separated by grade, and different grades cannot share the same platter. Grade marks must remain on beef when cutting for retail, and customers may verify grades by inspecting wholesale cuts.
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Walter D. Kline
Des Moines
OPA
OPA Ceilings on Used Furniture and Appliances Outlined
Walter D. Kline announces price ceilings for used washing machines refrigerators vacuum cleaners and bed springs and maximal limits on dealer agent or auctioneer sales. Private householder private sales of used furniture avoid ceilings but some items like lawnmowers bicycles and radios are controlled when sold by individuals or auctioneers for private owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kline
OPA
Fire destroys Harold Rojahn building in Newton Iowa
A blaze at the Harold Rojahn business block near Newton square causes an estimated 45000 dollars in damage. Residents Mrs Mable Cooper and her two children and Mrs Sue Wyatt escaped unharmed. Dr O W Bunker dental office on the second floor is ruined. First floor housed Rejohn grocery and John Cumming meat market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Harold Rojahn
Mable Cooper
Sue Wyatt
O. W. Bunker
Rejohn Grocery
John Cumming
Court Ruling on School Bus to Supreme Court
Tama Independent school district appeals to the Tama supreme court from an order by Judge B O Tankersley directing the board to provide bus transportation for three John Flowers Tama farmer children. An ODT order restricts the operator to routes approved by the office. Flowers won mandamus last December. stay granted pending appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Tama Independent School District
Tawa Supreme Court
B. O. Tankersley
John Flowers
Tama Farmer
Office of Defense Transportation
ODT
Flowers
High Court
Hawaii duty keeps Yoder away from home long
From page 1, Mrs Yoder last heard from her husband after 15 months as he served in Hawaii in an anti aircraft gun battalion. He explained the long absence by a heavy assignment rather than any moon or beaches. Yoder, son of Emery and Mrs. Yoder of Kalona, has been in service 138 months and sent his wife a grass skirt last September. She works at Montgomery Ward.
D. H. Logan Dies. Long Canon City Resident and Teacher
D. H. Logan dies after a long career in Canon City teaching in local schools and serving as rural mail carrier from 1912 to 1929. He married Mary Lynne Stewart in 1894 and lived at the Elm and Walnut streets ranch. Survived by four children and eleven grandchildren. widow predeceased him in 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lynne Stewart
Washington
Iowa
Canon City
Elm
Walnut Streets
Lincoln” Park
Logan
Stockvale
Lincoln Park
United Presbyterian Church
E. D. Tussey
Phoenix
Arizona
Hugh L Logan
Arlington, Va
Paul S. Logan
Denver
Leslie Eggleston
Charles Morgan and the rise of Texas shipping empire
Charles Morgan born in New England built a steamship network linking New York to Texas ports. At 21 he supplied provisions to ships in New York and pioneered regular steamship service to Texas. By 1870 he was hailed as the largest shipowner in the United States and in 1877 developed the Louisiana and Texas railroad later acquired by Southern Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Morgan
Texas
New York
United States
Louisiana and Texas Railroad
Southern Pacific
Ballots Sent to 5000 Iowa Servicemen for Primary
Des Moines reports the Iowa war ballot law allows mailing of 1944 primary ballots to armed forces. On Tuesday Ray Johnson said 5198 federal postal card requests have been received, but these cannot serve as primary ballot applications until party preference is designated. Recipients are sent forms meeting primary ballot requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ray Johnson
Iowa
Postal Board
Aged Davenport Man Killed by Automobile
Davenport police report Leo Traenkle 76, a Davenport Water Co. operating engineer, died from injuries after being struck by a car as he crossed a street on his way home from work. The driver did not stop. Traenkle served the water company for over 50 years.
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Davenport
Leo Traenkle
Davenport Water Co
Traenkle
The
Water Company
Tax Officials Report Many Unpaid State Income Taxes
State tax commission officials say they have received between 400 and 500 income tax returns this year without any checks or payments. Penalties are not charged for nonpayment but 1 percent monthly interest accrues when paid. 5 percent penalties apply only for failure to file. A man sent $13.35 with a $10 bill, and a farm report on the back of an envelope caused extra confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commission
Tenner
Come Mission
Notable American Duelists Across the 1800s
The era’s duels drew wide attention with figures like Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton in 1804 plus Andrew Jackson and Charles Dickinson in 1817. Other famous encounters included Stephen Decatur and James Barron in 1820 and John Randolph with Henry Clay in 1826.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
Andrew Jackson
Charles Dickinson
Stephen Decatur
James Barron
Thomas H., Benton
Charles Lucas
John Randolph
Henry Clay
Jonathan Cilley
William Graves
John H. Pleasants
Thomas Ritchie
David Broderick
David S. Terry
Smelts Ore Iron With Local Peat Gas
Swiss experiments show iron ore smelted using local peat gas enhancing ore reduction. The tests indicate peat gas can substitute traditional reducing agents in smelting.
Dautremont Family News Arrivals and Local Visits
Riverside notes Sergeant Stephen Dautremont arrives safely in England while Corporal Louis Dautremont serves in Europe and Thomas Dautremont is on active duty in Africa and Italy. Betty Fesler visits before a WAVES transfer to Norfolk. Mrs Eugene Cole visits with family while Pearl Harbor employee Mr Cole serves there. Ovie Watkinson hosts a Y Social Club gathering on April 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
John
Dautremont
Stephen Dautremont
England
Louis Dautremont
Pfe
Thomas Dautremont
North Africa
Italy
Betty Fesler
Milledgeville
Georgia
Lyle Fesler
Norfolk
Eugene Cole
Baby
Hudson
North English
Cole
Pearl Harbor
Mr. Cole
William Cole
Ovie Watkinson
Bus and street car crash injures eight at city intersection
A Burlington Trailways bus and a street car collided at 7 20 p m Tuesday at Third and Walnut streets. Eight injured two seriously. Passenger George Slattnew 64 suffered a skull fracture and head injuries. Motorman Robert Harter 26 suffered cuts. All were taken to Broadlawns General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Trailways
Third
Walnut Streets
George Slattnew
Third St
Robert Harter
E. Walnut Sr
Broadlawns General Hospital
Hospital discharges list several local residents
Discharges announced include Mrs. Marvin Yoder of 602 North Iowa avenue and Mrs. George Spanier with daughter Patricia Ray of 229 North Second avenue. Also discharged were Mrs. Frank Barnes of 608 West Monroe street. Afternoon dismissals included Mrs. Amos Graver and daughter Zelda Dianne of Wayland and William Crozier of Riverside.
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Marvin Yoder
North
Iowa Avenue
George Spanier
Patricia Ray
North Second Avenue
Frank Barnes
West Monroe Street
Amos Graver
Zelda Dianne
Wayland
William Crozier
Riverside
Riverside teacher hosts Easter potluck and sewing event
Riverside public schools primary department teacher Elsie McAnulty spent Easter with Cedar Rapids relatives. A noon potluck dinner and Red Cross sewing project sat as the day’s diversions.
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Red Cross
Elsie MccAnulty
Riverside Public Schools
Cedar Rapids
Skip Bombs and Weight Guidelines for Effective Attacks
Bombs for skip bombing weigh about 750 pounds as the optimal size. Bombs around 2,000 pounds are too heavy, while those under 500 pounds tend to bounce and fail to perform as required.
Pupils On Honor Roll And Perfect Attendance At Ainsworth
Ainsworth list shows students with 93 percent or higher average or 90 percent in the six week period across grades one through twelve. The page also notes pupils with perfect attendance, naming many students per grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Norris
Ainsworth
Alberta Zeiglowsky
Bobby Hawkins
Hugh Brown
Jimmy Wood
Jimmy Quinn
Virginia Hunt
Edith Simpson
David Simkins
Carl Hawkins
Jimmy White
Louie Marston
Joan Ginkens
William Koehler
John Lins
Shirley Owens
Maurine Stephens
Ann Richards
Rosemary Jenkins
Betty Marston
Judith Quinn
Dale Roberts
Martha White
Jane Wood
Wilma Miller
Ronald Crawford
Peggy Koehler
Phyllis George
Edward Zeiglowsky
Gerard Megcehelsen
Shirley Conry
Edward Barry
Jackie Genkinger
Bobby Gesling
Funeral Rites Held for Samuel B. Weeks in Montgomery City
Funeral services for Samuel B. Weeks 73 of Montgomery City Missouri were conducted Monday at the Montgomery City Methodist church. The dies occurred Friday at St Luke s Hospital St Louis after a week of preoperative preparation. Surviving family includes his wife nine sons and three daughters. Casket bearers were his six oldest sons with two as honorary pallbearers. The youngest son in the armed forces was unable to attend. Dewey Weeks returned yesterday from Montgomery City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel B. Weeks
Montgomery City
Dewey Weeks
Salem
Montgomery City Methodist Church
Mr. Weeks
St. Luke’s Hospital
St. Louis
Armed Forces
McArthur Widens Lead in Illinois Primary Sweep
Gen Douglas McArthur, one of two Republicans seeking the presidential nomination, swept Illinois on unofficial returns after yesterday’s preferential primary. Marthur, Chicago reported the statewide gain as results were tallied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Douglas McArthur
Illinois
Soldiers Like Meat A Fighter Eats Daily
A historical clip notes that soldiers eat about one pound of meat each day as part of their rations and field sustenance. The remark reflects on dietary expectations for troops in service and the daily meat allotment.
P T A City Council Meets At Library
The St James Parent Teacher Association met at the school with Mrs. Joe Barnes in charge in the absence of president Mrs. Frank Kos. Officers were re elected and plans made for a May 9 picnic at Sunset Park. School will dismiss May 18 for summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Keyser
Sunset Park
Barnes
William Barth
Don Tibbetts
Lawrence Libe
John Mattes
Hubert Walker
Leo Nardy
Mary Xavierita
Stassen Maintains Lead in Nebraska Primary Fight
In Omaha on April 12 Lieutenant Commander Harold E. Stassen holds a 2 to 1 lead in the Republican presidential primary over write-in Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York. Meanwhile a seesaw battle develops between two Democrats for the Nebraska gubernatorial nomination.
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Omaha
Harold E. Stassen
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Nebraska
Need Enthusiasm as Driving Force in Achievement
A compact note attributes success to enthusiasm, citing Emerson who said no great work occurs without eager effort. It emphasizes motivation and energy as core drivers for lasting results.
Sponsor Benefit Party at Temple Raises Funds
Cards were played at 18 tables last evening at the Masonic temple as White Shrine sponsors hosted a benefit party. Bridge at eight tables saw high scores for Mrs Don Paul and Father H J Corcoran. Mrs Grace Sigafoose and Don Radda won men and women pinochle prizes. Mrs Marion Engel received the cake. Lucy Dempsey and Mrs J W Stewart won door prizes. Mrs Roy Means and committee organized the event and served refreshments after the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
White Shrine
Sridge
Don Paul
H. J. Corcoran
Grace Sigafoose
Don Radda
Marion Engel
Lucy Dempsey
J. W. Stewart
Roy Means
Leftover Vegetables Create Tasty Dishes From Scraps
Combine bits of leftover vegetables with a cream sauce or a zestful tomato sauce to make a vegetable casserole or scallop. Cooked vegetables can also enrich soups salads and sandwich fillings. No matter how small the portion it should not be wasted.
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Bob Crone
Wolf’s Flower
Robert J. Veranek
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
Calif
Ed Beranek
Kalona
Dave M. Miller
Presbyterian Church
Virginia Shepherd
Fairfield
Mrs
A. T. Trautwein
Henry Berdo
A/S
T. J. Berdo
Alva
Okla
G. BE
Frey
Cy Bush
Washington St
Gilbert R. Dickinson
Manhattan
Kan
Fort Riley
W. L. Dickinson
Libertyville
Floyd Farrier
Pleasant Plain
Jean Dickinson
Little’s Furniture
War Price and Rationing Board
Supreme Court
Hawaii
D. H. Logan
Bob Arthur
Clarence Berkhoff
Set. S. Dautremont
Cpl Louis
Frc
Thomas
Marthur
P. T. A. City
Library
Stassen IN
Emerson
C. V. Crull
Maine
California
Helman’s
Dickies
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