Ceiling controls extend to six Iowa communities
A column notes 60 day reductions on inflated rents in six Iowa defense rental areas under Price Administrator Henderson and Anderson orders as part of a nationwide price freezing program. It records a move from Maryland to Greenfield and return of Elliott property to Mrs. Harl Elliott.
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Des Moines
Henderson
Anderson
Iowa
Maryland
Fontanelle
Oss Elliott
Baltimore
Elliott
Mather
Harl Elliott
Greenfield
Nevinsville men cleared on construction damage charge
A district court dismissed a jury charge of injury to a building against eight Nevinsville men on a complaint by Charles Landon, a Nevinville produce dealer, after County Attorney B Stanley moved. Through counsel, the men pleaded guilty in a justice court to assembly and collect, were fined 40 dollars and costs, and paid 83.60 dollars costs in the first case.
Iowa Gasoline Tax Revenue Rises 6.6 Percent in March
DES MOINES — Despite reduced travel on state highways, the gasoline tax collected 6.6 percent more in March than a year earlier. March receipts totaled $1,405,060, reflecting higher revenue amid wartime shortages and price controls.
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Tate
Des Moines
Funeral Train Collision Near West Bend Kills Two
A collision between a northbound Rock Island train and a car headed to a funeral southeast of West Bend resulted in two deaths Mrs. H. M. Mantz 55 and Irvin Finders 27. Injured were George Faber 24 and Regina Bauman 50, none seriously hurt. The group were en route to the Faber farm home for funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Jaber.
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West Bend
Rock Island
Here
H. M. Mantz
Irvin Finders
Algona
George Faber
Ottosen
Regina Bauman
Faber Farm Home
Margaret Jaber
George
Shortage of ewe shearers affects Iowa wool harvest progress
Iowa farmers face delays in wool clip completion due to a shortage of ewe shearers. Charles Sexton secretary of the Iowa Sheep and Joel Growers' association says shearing is widespread and should wrap up in coming weeks. Des Moines co operative warehouses report heavy receipts and an advance of 42 cents to producers with more cents anticipated.
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Des Moines
Eep
Rts
Charles Sexton
Secetary
Iowa Sheep and Joel Growers’ Association
Sexon
Co-Operative
Destines
Ames residents approve 1223 to 356 for airport bond
Ames voters pass a $90,000 bond issue by a 60 percent margin to finance a new municipal airport. The plan supports Iowa State College aviation training in Ames, reducing trips to Des Moines. A site has been announced by the city council.
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Ames
Iowatate College
Des Moines
Funeral services for Mrs Eliza Beard held in Kerman
Funeral services for Mrs Eliza Beard were held yesterday at Kerman's funeral home led by Rev. George Kerr of the United Presbyterian church. Pallbearers included Howard Croazier Fort Sherman C S Lemmon Dr C A Boice Fred L Fewart and H C Finney. Burial followed at Woodlawn cemetery.
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Eliza ‘Beard
Kerman’s
George Kerr
United Presbyterian Church
Howard Croazier
Fort Sherman
C. S. Lemmon
C. A. Boice
Fred L. Fewart
H. C. Finney
Woodlawn Cemetery
National Music Week Observed With Free Public Programs
National Music Week runs May 3 through May 9 with Fortnightly club music department planning multiple free public programs in Washington. The lineup includes church special music, a possible Monday evening University of Iowa program, high school vocal concert May 8, and an open air band concert planned for Central Park May 9.
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Washington
George Masson
H. H. McCleery
Edna Klein
Elsie Bratten
Roger Sherman
Boyd White
Masson
Carolyn Hamilton
Milo Sorden
Charles Murdock
Henry Shields
W. J. Stevens
University of Iowa
Phillip G. Clapp
Lorden
Edith Boileau Reister
Washington Municipal Band
Central Park
Helen Harvey
Plan for Summer CPT Program at Washington Airport
Plans for a summer civilian pilot training course at the Washington airport and junior college are underway as spring class members work toward flight. Applications are open to 18 to 26 year olds who can pass physical tests. The first ten to sign up and qualify will be accepted.
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Washington
Ralph Scott
E. A. Ralston
Ralston
Aviation Cadet Reserve
Vic Trojovsky, Former Baseball Player, Is Dead
Vic Trojovsky 36 died suddenly at 819 North Iowa Avenue Norway Iowa this morning after a brief illness. Funeral services set for nine o clock Saturday at St James Catholic church with burial likely in Norway. He lived in Washington seven years and managed a local team in 1937 and 1938. Survived by wife four children and several relatives.
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Vestor H. Trojovsky
Norway
Iowa
North
Iowa Avenue
St. James Catholic Church
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Hal Trojovsky
Trosky
Vic Trosky
Washington
Hal
Watkins
John M
Mary (Siepman) Trojovsky
Anna E. Nicola
Esther Primrose
Hal Trosky
Annette Trojovsky
Davenport
Wlso
Orrene
Joane
Kenneth
Donald
Smart & Perrish Implement
School Graduates May Enlist in Army Air Corps
The notice states that graduates may join the Army Air Corps for immediate service or a later period and that they may take the requisite steps to enlist.
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Army Air Corps
Man Admits Slaying In Muscatine Garage
Ray Tracy a 41 year old Muscatine garage owner confessed to killing an unidentified man he employed as a janitor. The body was found in Tracy’s garage Monday night. Tracy said two bandits kidnapped him Monday and dumped him in Keokuk after a long drive. Edwin Tracy, 28, is held in Tipton on assault and robbery charges tied to a Tipton robbery three weeks earlier.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Ray Tracy
Tracy
Frank Drake
Keokuk
Edwin Tracy
Kay
Tipton
Hold Up Waste Paper Gathering in Washington County
Washington county salvage chair Earle Libe announced a suspending of waste paper collection for thirty days after a Des Moines state salvage directors meeting. He urged residents to continue gathering paper and scrap iron and rubber, warning against greasy rags and noting steel shortages impact five big plants. Libe, L C Willits, and Ralph Martin attended the Des Moines meeting, with 72 counties in the state now organized for salvage programs.
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Washington County
Earle Libe
County Salvage Committee
Des Moines
Libe
L. C. Willits
Ralph Martin
Washington City
Fix Coal Price As Of Last October New OPA Order
Washington DC April 29 The Office of Price Administration set maximum prices for bituminous coal sold at mines or preparation plants slightly higher than the October 1 to 15, 1941 period. The order becomes effective May 1. Required examinations next Monday or Tuesday at Iowa City.
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Washington, D. C
Office of Price Administration
May 8 9 proclaimed Music Week in Washington
The mayor of Washington announces National Music Week observing May 3 to 9 with May 8 to 9 set aside for concerts and citizen participation to promote music. The proclamation aligns with a nationwide effort to encourage production and attendance at musical events and support of music in the community.
Sugar Rationing Registration Details Released
Edmund D. Morrison Jr announces next week registration for sugar rationing from May 4 to 7. Consumers must register at their local grade school. those who miss dates face a two week wait and later board office registration. Each rationing book covers four stamps initially, with 28 total stamps per book, and future announcements will explain the remaining 24 stamps and sugar usage.
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Edmund D. Morrison, Jr
Washington High School
W. A Erbe
United States
Ureed
Court House
Washington
Hear John Harp at Y's Men's Meeting
John Harp the physical training director in local schools spoke last evening at the weekly dinner of the Y's Men’s Club in the Y M C A community room. He outlined the summer swimming program at the Y M C A under his direction and described a special instruction plan for boys during the vacation. Dr W D Dwyer introduced the speaker and Dave P Livingston was welcomed as a new member.
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John Harp
Harp
W. D. Dwyer
Dave P. Livingston
Sam Morris to Speak at Local Methodist Church
Sam Morris a Texas temperance lecturer will address a gathering tonight at eight o clock in the Methodist church. He is noted for a unique platform manner and is expected to be an engaging speaker. The event is sponsored by local churches and temperance advocates, with the public invited to attend.
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Sam Morris
Texas
Morris
Sugar usage in tobacco factories hits forty million pounds
Census figures show tobacco product manufacturers annually consume 40 million pounds of sugar to make chewing tobacco cigarettes and cigars.
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Tobacco Products
Unusual Program Planned for Y M C A Annual Meeting
The Washington Y M C A to hold its annual meeting next Tuesday evening May 5 in the community room with a 7 PM dinner. The event features a nonstandard program by a committee including Ralph Shannon H L Walker and John Lemmon, plus junior college students directed by Opal Muneer. The U s Men's club will run the meeting with Will Shannon as president. Five directors will be elected. Mrs John Dodd will prepare the 50 cent meal and reservations are urged by Monday. Notices with RSVP cards will go to Y members. Longtime supporters will be honored including 43 with 18 years, six over 15 years, 17 ten years or more, and 40 five years or more.
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Ralph Shannon
H. L. Walker
John Lemmon
Opal Muneer
U's Men's Club
Will Shannon
John Dodd
Questionnaires mailed to second hundred Washington county registrants
The county selective service sends 100 men in third registration a questionnaire. Names and addresses listed include Daniel Masson in Washington and Joseph Tobin in Ainsworth among others. Answers will determine their classification for military service.
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Third County
Washington County
County Selective Service Board
Ona
John Lewis Rapp
Kalona
Joseph James Tobin
Ainsworth
Alfred Joseph Steinbeck
Rubio
William Daniel Roberts
Carmi Leroy Crossett
Wellman
Charles Wrene Bartholow
Washington
Kenneth Howard Davison
8 &Th Ave
Walter Maurice Bauer
West Chester
Henry Thomas Yoder
John Homer Vincent
Frank Homer Chez
Kal
Air war brief highlights battles across Lae Trondheim and Kiel
American air squadrons bombed Lae on the northern Australian front as British and American air forces targeted Trondheim and Kiel. Reports cite intensified aerial combat, morale strains in Axis states, and new fighting fronts near Moscow as Red Army reserves mass for a push toward Ukraine.
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Royal Air Force
Rostock
Baltic
Skoda
Pilsen
Bohemia
France
Dunkerque
Calais
England
Bath
Lae
Australia
Trondheim
Kiel
Germany
Europe
Laubeck
Axis
Rome
Mussolini
London
P.A.F
Russia
Moscow
Ukraine
Farmers Meet On Price Policy
The senate farm block plans a conference in Washington to gauge farmers A sentiment on President Roosevelt s price policy. Senator Elmer Thompson of Oklahoma is to arrange the meeting with various farmer organizations.
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Washington, D.C
Senate Farm Block
Roosevelt
Ellison Smith
Senate Agriculture Committee
Elmer Thompson
Oklahoma
Sugar Ration Schedule Announced for West Chester District
West Chester Consolidated announces sugar rationing nights May 4 to 7 from 4 to 8 PM at the district school. Residents are urged to register by assigned evenings based on locality and to provide full family member descriptions for those registering over 18.
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Supt
Calkins
West Chester
West Chester Consolidated
District Register
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