Two Trucks Crash At Waggoner Farm
A collision of two gravel trucks near Otis Waggoner farm southeast of Brighton resulted in one truck burning and injuries to driver O. F. Graham of Packwood. Roy McIntire escaped unharmed. the other truck owned by Jim Neuhart of Fairfield was only lightly damaged. The trucks were used on the Jefferson county road project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhua Helmick
Brighton
O. F. Graham
Packwood
Roy McIntire
Jim Neuhart
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Minnesota
Noel Carter
Joe Engel
Carrie Lemley
Nelle Engel
Cedar Rapids
George Lee
Russel Lemley
Lloyd Farrier
Flora Simmering
California
Harvey Farrier
Stockton
Calif
Schrader Enters State Fair Races
Des Moines reports that Schrader, last year’s national dirt track champion, will defend his title in the National Circuit Championship at the Iowa State Fair August 22 24 and 29. He plans a tuned Offenhauser after setting dirt track records and expects over sixty top drivers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Gue Schrader
Schrader
United States
Wages Totals and Older Population in 1937 Census
The 1937 business census shows total US wages of 10 112 882 711 dollars. About 6 633 000 persons in the United States are 65 years old or older.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
M. and HYBRIDS BIG SALES INCREASE REPORTED
Frank Patterson of Meems Seed Co announces 77 percent more farmers switched to M. Improved Hybrid seed corn last spring versus an industry 5 percent. He notes that 177 of 100 farmers planted the corn in 1940, up to this year. The Meems and Lowe group ranked fifth in spring sales, with expanded production this season. Demonstration plots are advertised nearby for comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Patterson
Meems Seed Co
Granville
Ill
Frank
Meems
Lowe
Senator Vandenberg Proposes 5 Percent Manufacturers Tax
Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg of Michigan introduces a federal five percent manufacturers tax aimed at raising about 1.25 billion dollars in revenue. The proposal targets goods from producers to fund federal operations.
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Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Daryl Gerot Honored During Home Furlough Dinner
Mrs Ida Gerot hosted a Sunday dinner in Highland for her son Daryl home on a 10 day furlough from Morrison aviation field West Palm Beach Florida. It was his first visit home since enlisting November 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Johnson
William Martino
Geraldine
Howard Clemie
Los Angeles
Edgar Wise
Malcolm Griffith
Des Moines
Co Kk Mumper
Alan Griffith
Henry Knorr
Alvin and
Lorell
Chicago
A. A. Knorr
Robert Laughrige
Bobby Joe
Keokuk
R. C. Gibson
Genevieve Gunn
William Murphy
St. James
Horton
Sam Boyd
Ainsworth
Joe Keegan
Kalona
Bob
Joe Day
A. L. Bridger
Helen
Richland
Altha Robison
Margaret Vance
Moline
Mabel Robison
George Robison
Claire Robison
Fairfield
C. V. Robison
Frank Mincer
Naval Aviation Cadets Training Opportunities and Pay
The Navy seeks more aviation cadets to man 10 000 planes, with centers at Pensacola Jacksonville and Corpus Christi. Cadets must be male United States citizens 20 to 27 unmarried with college progress, in good health, and will receive 105 monthly while in training and about 245 as Ensign. Commissioned reserves may offer 500 per year of service lump sum on discharge, with possible regular navy appointments. Applications go through Navy Recruiting or the Selection Board at Wold-Chamberlain Airport Minneapolis.
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United States Navy
Navy
Pensacola
Florida
Jacksonville
Corpus Christi
Texas
Naval Reserve
United States
U. S. Naval Reserve Air
Wold-Chamberlain Field
Minneapolis
Minnesota
U. S. Navy
Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board
Wold-Chamberlain Airport
District Court Notice in Watson Divorce Case
In Washington County Iowa Mildred Watson sues Daniel Gordon Watson for absolute divorce and child custody. The petition requests support for four children Maxine Harold Betty Ann and Janice Watson. Defendant must appear by September 8 1941. default will be entered and judgment granted. Louis J Kehoe attorney for plaintiff. Aug 22 25 Sept 1 3 Read the Want-Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Gordon Watson
District Court
Maxine Watson
Harold Watson
Betty Ann Watson
Janice Watson
Washington County
Iowa
Washington
Louis J. Kehoe
Compact five room design by National Homes Foundation
A series design sponsored by the National Homes Foundation presents Design L-V3-NS a compact five room with full basement for a small town or suburban lot. Measuring about 18 by 26 feet the plan blends living and dining into one open space with a wide I shaped room across the front. Stairs tucked at the living room end save space and the kitchen is efficiently laid out with doors maximizing wall space. Exterior features a simple shape with well proportioned windows and an attractive entrance. For full particulars contact the Iowa Homes and Farms Buildings Foundation at 1912 Grand Avenue Des Moines Iowa.
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National Homes Foundation
Iowa Homes and Farms Buildings Foundation
Grand Avenue
Des Moines
Iowa
Watermelon Shipments From Muscatine To Junction Plummet
Watermelon carload shipments from Muscatine island began this week and will continue about two weeks. Melons weigh about 34 pounds and 710 melons per car. Growers Elmer Corwin and Theodore Drake report excellent quality but a smaller crop than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Muscatine Island
Elmer Corwin
Theodore Drake
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John Sutton
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Honor Inghams
Robinson
C. V
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Kermit Oswalt
Ozarks
Henry Crawford
Quincy
Lou Stacy
Colorado
Raymond Wikoff
Lee Stacy
Wikoff
Everstine Daniels
UU. P
Lake Geneva
Wis
Wallace Beery
Marjorie Main
Virginia Weidler
America
Senator Vandenberg
FAC
Daryl
Gerot
Gail Murdock
James Dvorak
Lone Tree
Frances Quinn
Henry Prymek
Burlington
Iowa City
Thersa Lear
Hold
Milo Stransky
L. J. Heck
Ronald
Stanley Hecks
Frankie Mincer
R. A. Stolley
Betty
Junction Fair
Orville Hill
Lloyd Wasson
Owa
Naval Aviation Cadets
District Court of
Mildred Watson
Muscatine
Junction
Martha Butler
Marthena
Presbyterian Sunday School
Columbus Chautauqua Park
Clennie Jones
North Main Street
E. L. McRoberts
Ed Gabriel
Kansas City
Owens
Amelia Windmeyer
Naper, Neb
Fred Palmer
Oswego
N. Y
Lena Owens
H. C. Meeker
Robert
Davenport
United States Service
Fort Braez
Albert Tomes
Virginia
Canada
H. A. Krieger
Chita
J. Varney
Seymour
Sundey
T. N. O'Neill
Westinghouse
LS IY Eines
Wingas
Winga’s
Wingas Cafe
Duncan Hines
Defense Production
Coal Company
Washington Lumber and Fuel CO
Pioneer Yard
Lowe Bros
Jim White
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