Demille sea monster thrills in Reap the Wild Wind at State Theatre
Cecil B. DeMille brings a Technicolor undersea saga to the State Theatre through Wednesday with Ray Milland John Wayne and Paulette Goddard. The film features a colossal ten tentacles and a 64 foot spread sea creature described as a modern rival to Hugo and Verne monsters. The tale, based on Thelma Strabels Saturday Evening Post story, pits divers against the leviathan while romance unfolds.
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Victor Hugo
Jules Verne
Cecil B. DeMille
State Theatre
Hugo
Verne
DeMille
Ray Milland
John Wayne
Mil- Wand
Wayne
Paulette Goddard
Thanks to Neighbors and Fire Department for Help
Mr and Mrs Ed Lambert express gratitude to neighbors and the fire department for their assistance during a fire event.
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Mr. and
Mrs
Ed Lambert
Kalona Residents Enjoy Vacation Trips Across States
Kalona residents embark on various vacations and visits. Mrs. Orval Korf and son Kit travel to Elmhurst after visiting Edith Welte, while O L Rogers head to Manitou Colorado for weeks off. Several locals visit Cedar Rapids, Chicago, and Minneapolis relatives, with teacher Mabel Raney starting Kalona high school duties and a new nine pound son born to James and wife at home.
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Dorothy Hender
Kalona
Orval Korf
Kit
Run Kalona
Edith Welte
Herbert Korf
Elmhurst
T. V. Knerr
Mediapolis
E. R. Cartwright
Cedar Rapids
V. J. Speracek
O. L. Rogers
Manitou
Colo
W. D. Barkey
West Liberty
Marvin Gingerich
Barkey
Chicago
KE. Grady
Barbara Kay Horesowsky
Joyce Ann Swick
Kenneth Guengerich
Doyle
Mabel Raney
Kalona High School
Lee Sehlabaugh
Oregon
Joe B. Hochstetler
James Alin
W. H. Stutsman
Ben J. Yoder
John L. Hochstetler
John
Minnesota
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Parior
W. B. Rittenhouse
Eldin Bauer
F. M. Lindenmeyer
Lafe Stout
Clement Griffith
Fred Forinasii
Missouri
Raymondsville
Forinash
Troy Forinash
Jerry
Tenn
Kentucky
Kamphory Kamp Kozy
White Way Club
Home Art Club
David Bauer
Daughters
Milwaukee
Fred
Mrs. Bauer and daughters relocate to West Chester home
Mrs. Theo Bauer and daughters Margery and Margaret return from Panama and Avery to move into the house once owned by Mrs. Dora Grinstead. The note details nearby visits, family events, and community happenings including a 15 day furlough for Corp. Charles Hotle and multiple social gatherings in the West Chester area.
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West Chester
Theodore Bauer
Margery
Margaret
Panama
Avery
Dora Grinstead
Bauer
R. A Thompson
I. M. Lindenmeyer
Mr. Lindenmeyer
Rev. T. Lindenmeyer
Nebraska
C. C
Esther Ellen
Esther
Lloyd Bauer
Eldin Bauer
Faith Bauer
Elda Ruth
Esther Marie McDowell
Janet
Donna Reif
Margaret Bauer
Donna Mullinix
Genevieve van Trump
Mary Ann Bauer
Myrilin West
Barbara Nayadley
Junior Rigenhagen
Joyce Kleese
Sandra Lou Bauer
Ida Ruth Bradshaw
Jean Ann Cherry
Harry
Faith
Keith
Junior Bauer
War Bonds Call For Binocular Donations To Navy And Army
The Navy and Army urge civilians to surrender binoculars for military use. Power ranges from 6 x 30 to 7 x 50, costing 50 to 80 dollars. Donors with six or more may lease binoculars to services or buy War Bonds to fund new equipment.
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Navy
Army
Ayday
USS Treasury Department
S A Will Close Store in Brighton
The Iowa Southern Utilities company will close the Brighton store the first of the month. Mrs. J A Lemley, in charge, will depart to spend a month with her daughter in Vancouver, British Columbia. Various locals are noted with travel and military schedules including William leaving for the Great Lakes Naval Training Station and Robert in Ireland.
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Rhua Helmick
Brighton
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
J. A. Lemley
Robi. Alexander
Vancouver
British Columbia
Joan Hagans
Glen Hagans
Davenport
L. E. Bidwell
William
Wellman
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Navy
Robert
Ireland
Presidential duties at early colleges limited to discipline and scripture
At Harvard and other early American colleges the president inspected student manners and gave Bible expositions at morning and evening services. He was required to join in reading Hebrew to Greek from the Old Testament in the morning and to read English to Greek from the New Testament in the evening.
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Harvard
Tests Claim Men Superior Drivers in Iowa State Tests
Iowa State college tests on 1000 drivers find men better at operating cars while women are more prone to mistakes starting engines cutting corners and crashing gears. The study compares drivers of nearly equal experience and reports conclusions about gender differences in driving performance.
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Iowa State College
Everyone a Soldier in War Production Drive
The piece envisions seven to eight million workers joining war production from diverse sectors. It estimates 400k-600k from farms, 400k from medical and legal offices, 1.5 million from unemployed ranks, and 2 million from housewives, youths, and retired workers, each a soldier of production.
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America
Bins Need No Metal Under New Manufacturing Rules
WPB informs manufacturers that wooden grain bins may be produced again with restrictions. Bins must be wood only with no metal except nails straps and small hardware.
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WPB
Irish Farmers Urge Fox Hunts After Poultry Losses
Irish farmers call on hunt clubs to cull as many foxes as possible following heavy poultry losses across rural counties. The appeal stresses protecting farms and livelihoods amid a troublesome season for poultry producers.
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Ireland
Opossum Pelts Exports Soar in Australia
Australia exported opossum pelts totaling 3,172,000 in the latest statistical year, more than doubling prior figures. The export value reached 1,666,000 dollars, reflecting strong demand and rising fur trade activity across the country.
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Australia
New Maine Private Carries Fork in Foxhole Tale
Brig Gen Leonard Wing inspects a Camp Shelby foxhole where a Maine infantry recruit explains he has no life but a sharp fork from his mess kit for defense. The humorous exchange highlights wartime morale and improvised humor amid training.
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Maine
Camp Shelby
Miss
Leonard Wing
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Saturday Evening Post
Thelma Strabel
Rief and Rogers
Colorado
June Fry
Kansas City
Zacha Fry
R. S. Fry
H. W. Beck
Harriet
Richard
G. W Beck
A. W. Britton
Iowa City
Ed. Kern
Norma Grady
Clear Lake
Ralph Sandstrom
Alfred Dean Grady
Theo. Bauer
R. C. Verfuson
Clifford Porter
Merle Gardner
Shirley
Nancy
Pegey
Waterloo
Roy Gardner
Ruth Holcomb
Sijourney
Theodore Poore
Russel
U.S
Roger
Bert
Billy Grecian
Wayne Ladehoff
Freddy Bauer
Hugh Holcomb
Walter Stout
Fred Sprague
Dale Sprague
Sioux City
H. W. Munster
Charles Fox
Mitchellville
W.S.C
Aledo
Illinois
Lillian McFarland
Rhoda McFarland
Ira Schaffer
Robert Anderson
R. J. Whitacre
Lucile Burgette
Des Moines
Dorothy Wetdmner
M. L. Blyea
Joliet
Lil
Joe Christy
Keokuk
Christy
Lee Schafer
Geraldine
Hazel Whitacre
Bobby
Mary Jane
Helen
Bernadine Benda
Bruce Stout
Joyce
Carrie Morgan
Tommy
Lillian Kraemer
Dorothy Bagby
Equality Club
Mabel Dunbar
P. L. Etter
Steopathic
S. Lowa
Dr. Maiden
United States
U. S
NEW Bond
Amfrica
Morrison
Leonard Hicks
1.S.A
Mrs. Lemley
Emily McClean
California
Carrie Whitacre
Boonesville
Ark
Gault
Richard Arnold
Gordon Joe McCreedy
Clifford MccCreedy
Washington
Sevastopol
Fetea
R Tange
John Shields
FUEL
Possums Profit
Grocers
Filan
Roseville
Westphal the Jeweler
Pete
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