Iowa University Converts Fraternity Houses to Army Barracks
A column reports the University of Iowa began housing about 500 army specialized engineer trainees by turning 10 fraternity houses into barracks. More houses may be used if needed. East Hall wing upper floors will host a new army pre meteorology unit. The Iowa Memorial Union becomes a mess hall for engineering students. Fraternity houses vacated include Alpha Tau Omega Sigma Nu Phi Kappa Sigma Phi Delta Theta Delta Upsilon Theta Xi Phi Gamma Delta Sigma Chi Sigma Alpha Epsilon Theta Tau.
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Iowa City
State University of Iowa
Army
East Hall
Alha Tau Omega
Sigma Nu
Phi Kappa Sigma
Phi Delta Theta
Delta Upsilon
Theta Xi
Phi Gamma Delta
Sigma Chi
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Theta Tau
Iowa Memorial Union
Quit Drafting Men For Limited Service
DES MOINES acceptance of draftees with physical defects for limited service at Camp Dodge is halted temporarily. The suspension began about two weeks ago and lasts until Saturday. May inductees accepted for limited service are expected to be under five percent. Lieutenant Colonel Ralph A. Lancaster notes revisions to physical requirements for men called up.
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Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Ralph A. Lancaster
Iowa Selective Service System
Waterloo rationing board fines 48 for speeding
The Waterloo rationing board announced that 48 automobile owners lost gasoline rationing coupons for speeding. Each forfeited a $5 bond in municipal court.
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Waterloo
Marshalltown City Solicitor Refuses Pay Boost
Marshalltown city solicitor Harry Druker refused a salary increase approved by the city council on Monday night. The council raised all city employees’ salaries except Druker’s earlier, then sought to give him a similar bump, but he declined, saying his current pay was sufficient.
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Marshalltown
Harry Druker
Druker
Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of Government Property
Des Moines reports Harold R. Crawford 23 of Burlington Iowa pleaded guilty before Federal Judge Charles A. Dewey to stealing 150 ration books worth 48 000 gallons of gasoline to visit his sweetheart. Sentencing postponed until Monday as Crawford awaits active duty. Ralph W. son 23 of Mount Pleasant Iowa pleaded not guilty to relating to the selective service act and failing to report for induction. Trial set for Monday.
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Des Moines
Harold Robert Crawford
Burlington
Charles A. Dewey
Crawford
Dewey
Craword
Ralph Williamson
Mount Pleasant
Henryounty Draft Board
Jehovah's Ilnesses
Monay
Rukgaber Buys North Side Building
Walter Rukgaber has purchased the building east of his hardware store on the north side of the square from the Maria W Bailey estate. The Crone grocery and market will continue on the ground floor under a three year lease. He plans to remodel the upstairs and use an upstairs room as storage with internal access from the store.
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Walter Rukgaber
Maria W. Bailey
Crone Grocery and Market
Rukgaber
Washington county meets hose salvage quota in March
The March quota of discarded silk and nylon hose was surpassed with 3 401 pairs shipped to New York. Mrs. Fred Reid and a team led sorting and shipping duties while Mrs. William Carson turned in 600 pairs for rugs. Total in year 13 401 pairs. April quota 38 000. hoses to be delivered to a container at Dr. Fred Reid’s office on South Marion.
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New York
Fred Reid
Russell Goodin
L. M. Robertson
Phil Weldin
Rodney Arnold
Clarence Jacobs
William Carson
Reid
Washington County
Porter Dies At Brighton Home At 87
C W Porter 87 longtime Brighton resident died at his home about 4 30 this morning after a heart ailment. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 50 p m at the Porter home conducted by Rev R W Fillmore. Burial in Hillcrest cemetery, Hoskins funeral home in charge. Born Sept 24 1855 in Washington to Charles Robert and Ellen Keating Porter.
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Brighton
C. W. Porter
Porter
R. W. Fillmore
Hillcrest Cemetery
Hoskins
Charles Wesley Porter
Charles Robert and
Ellen Keating Porter
Washington
Crawfordsville Tops County War Bond Drive
Chairman G E Mace announced Crawfordsville surpassed its April quota in the second war loan campaign and will exceed the $57 300 goal as additional bonds are pledged. K A Coates of the Crawfordsville bank directs the drive, while Washington County still approaches its $820 000 target as the week ends.
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G. E. Mace
County War Bond Committee
Crawfordsville
Mace
K. A. Coates
Crawfordsville Bank
Washington County
Change of Hose Collection Location Noted in County Towns
Chairmen in county towns are asked to note the relocation of the hose collection point to Dr. Reid's office for easier dropping off of old hose. The notice specifies where to leave supplies and emphasizes convenience for participants.
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Reid
Threaten Walkout Of Miners
The war labor board nears asking President Roosevelt to intervene as 450000 bituminous miners threaten a nationwide walkout. More than 1000 miners were already on strike, with a three man fact finding panel meeting operators while United Mine Workers offered no representation. Harold Ickes urged soft coal users to order coal now for next winter to ensure supply.
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Washington, D.C
War Labor Board
Roosevelt
WLB
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Up— Solid Fuel Administrtor
Harold Ickes
JJ Ickes
Control Fire in Jeffrey Building Damage Is Slight
A fire in the Jeffrey building on the square’s northwest corner was discovered early and quickly controlled by the fire department. Minimal water was used, limiting damage to a small rear area and an upper-floor space with charred joists. Insurance covered all building and contents losses.
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Jeffrey
National Tea Company
F. S. Finley
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
National
Canadian Pilots Take Part in Kiska Raids
Canadian airmen joined U S forces in the Aleutians delivering two of thirteen Monday attacks on Kiska. Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flew American Warhawk fighters as bombers and fighters hit the runway and camp buildings. The month’s Kiska attacks reach 142.
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Washington, D.C
Aleutians
Kiska
Navy
Royal Canadian Air Force
U. S. Army
Golf Breakfast Opens New Washington Season
The Washington country club hosts a Sunday morning golf breakfast at seven o'clock inviting all golf members to attend. Tickets are on sale and guests are encouraged. several prospective new members are expected to be present.
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Washington
Country Club
Sailor Shot in Port Washington Shooting Incident
A 16 year old sailor from Cleveland Ohio John Pf Hopperton was shot in Port Washington Wisconsin on April 28. The incident involved an unidentified assailant and details remain limited as police investigate the circumstances.
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Port Washington
Wisconsin
John Pf. Hopperton
Cleveland
Ohio
Coast guardsman shoots man after dare on collier
A man was killed last night when a coast guardsman opened fire after Hopperton refused to leave his bunk aboard a collier. The coast guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.
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Coast
Hopperton
Coast Guard
Think First An Angry Man Opens His Mouth
A terse line portrays a man angry enough to speak without restraint, his mouth opening as his eyes shut in a moment of strong emotion. The fragment hints at a confrontational scene or a dramatic reaction in a public setting.
Ralstons Move to Cedar Falls Iowa for War Work
The Ralston family will relocate to Cedar Falls Iowa after selling their lease. Mr Ralston will teach physics at the army cadet school of Iowa State Teachers College where about 500 trainees are enrolled and has already begun. He resigned last December for Red Cross work in Washington and later served at the Burlington ordnance plant before returning to education to aid war training efforts. The East Main Street residence at 743 will be taken by the J W Chandler family.
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A. Ralston
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Ralston
Army Cadet School
Iowa State Teachers College
Washington Schol
Red Cross
Washington
D.C
Burlington Ordnance Plant
East Main Street
Ralstons
J. W. Chandler
H M Groendycke Dies in Clay Township at 65
Howard McGinnis Groendycke died suddenly at 4 15 pm yesterday at his home south of Rubio in Clay township after a stroke. A native of Dutch Creek born August 19 1877 he lived there before moving to Clay 30 years ago. He is survived by his wife Goldie Dunbar a brother R L Groendycke of Medicine Lodge Kansas and a sister Mrs Clara Singer of Noreo California. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 pm at L A Jones funeral home with Rev Ivan Riess.
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Howard McGinnis Groendycke
Rubio
Clay Township
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Ivan Riess
The
Christian Church
Mr. Groendycke
Dutch Creek Township
George M
Rachel
Lupe) Groendycke
Goldie Dunbar
R. L. Groendycke
Medicine Lodge
Kansas
Clara Singer
Noreo
Calif
Nardy Celebrates 22nd Anniversary in Wash
Leo Nardy proprietor of the Chocolate Shop marks his twenty second anniversary as a business in Washington state this week. The milestone highlights his long standing operation and commitment to local customers.
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Leo Nardy
Wash
Rockwood Store Sold to Irwin Helman of Chicago
Irwin H. Helman purchases the Rockwoods ready to wear store on the east side of the square and takes active management. He and his brother Morris plan to operate the Rockwood and Granite City stores, with Morris running Granite City. Helman to announce details soon and relocate his family to Washington.
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Irwin H. Helman
Chicago
Rockwoods
Harry Rimmerman
Fairfield
Mr. Helman
Morris Helman
Granite City
Ill
St. Louis
Irwin Helman
Ilinois City
Washington
Allied Push In Tunisia Threatens Tunis Bizerte
Allied forces report steady advances on the Tunisian front with American and British troops gaining ground southwest of Bizerte and near Mateur. Axis units reinforce positions as air and naval strikes target Tunisian bases and sea routes.
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Tunisia
Bizerte
Tunis
Mateur
Cinternatia Hel
Italy
Sardinia
Dwight D. Eisenhower
K. A. N. Anderson
Chocolate Shop Origin and Family Tates
In April 1921 Mr Nardy and Mr Marcucci opened the Chocolate Shop. About 1930 Julius Sodini bought into the business and partnered with Nardy until 1936 when Nardy bought out Sodini. Leo Nardy, a war veteran, has son Eddie serving in the Navy.
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Mr. Nardy
Mr. Marcucci
Julius Sodini
Mr. Sodini
Leo Nardy
Eddie
Auxiliary Police Learn Hand to Hand Defense in Meeting
Members of the civilian defense corps auxiliary police and invited guests attended a high school auditorium session on defense duties. Films demonstrated weaponless fighting taught to soldiers and police, presented by experts. County defense commander Ivan Norton presided, with Lieut. 8. N. Jespersen from the state highway patrol and FBI Agent Carlson of Davenport contributing.
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Auxiliary Police Division
Civilian Defense Corps
Ivan Norton
County Defense Corps
Lieut
8. N. Jespersen
State Highway Patrol
FBI
Carlson
Davenport
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