Weathering the Blizzard and Farm Labor Views in 1945
Editorial notes a fierce blizzard while debating religion and culture. It praises Carl Anderson as a future representative, and covers Midwest farmers touring Europe for postwar insight, contrasting German hardship with renewed European production. It ends by stressing economic caution and a Hobson’s choice on farm labor organization.
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Europe
Germany
England
Denmark
Holland
Belgium
France
Italy
Switzerland
Ramblings on Snow Shoveling by Bruce Cowden
A first person reflection on a February storm as the author describes shoveling his walk and observing neighbors' efforts. He notes pride in not letting the street be incomplete and recalls interactions with John Tucker and Rev. Paul White who helped neighbors. The piece highlights shared community spirit during a winter snowfall.
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Ralph Minick
John Tucker
Paul White
Calvary Baptist Church
William James
Jay Brewer
Washington
Knights of Columbus Hall
Morrison
William Bailey
Hrewer
Nightwatch
East Washington paving eyed as 1949 urban improvement
Mayor G E Mace at the Rotary club forecasts Washington street paving as the standout municipal project for 1949 following sewer work. Residents worry about tree removal on a state arterial, while officials pledge care for old trees amid proposed pavement from city hall to the eastern city limits.
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G. E. Mace
Rotary Club
Washington
East Washington Street
City Hall Corner
Oskaloosa
Grinnell
Franchise petition for electric transmission line in Washington County
The Iowa State Commerce Commission sets January 25 1949 at Des Moines as the hearing date for a petition by Iowa Southern Utilities Company to erect operate and maintain electric transmission facilities across public lands private lands and highways in Washington County Iowa Objections must be filed in triplicate at least five days before the hearing The commission urges representation by a person with full authority to act for the objector B M Richardson Chairman and David B Long Commissioner finalize the notice.
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Washington County
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Delaware Centerville
Iowa
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Pe Ition
Des Noines
B. M. Richardson
David B. Long
Not likely to be as serious a situation in Washington
The remark suggests issues in Washington are minor and can be settled amicably, contrasting with more tense conditions in other towns.
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Washington
Local Election Official Attest Des Moines 1948
Des Moines Iowa officials certify a document dated December 21 1948 with Commissioner Carl W Reed and Secretary Geo L McCaughan attesting to the record. The fragment notes a numbered code 27212 30 6.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Open Bible and Faithful Journeys in a Year’s Last Dream
A reflective poem recalls moving pictures of faces, Sunday schools, hospitals, and prayers as the year ends. It speaks of faith, deliverance from Satan’s snares, and souls finding God through family altar and open Bible before travel scenes and spiritual scenes fade with time.
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Jesus
Pictures on the Mind 1948 and 1949 Faith Reflections
Rev Blanche Ruth De Koning reflects on life, death, and divine lessons drawn from 1948 pictures and 1949 God’s plan for living. The piece urges viewers to see life’s highway as a path toward eternity and spiritual growth.
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Vale
Dale
Blanche Ruth de Koning
Postage Rule for Des Moines Lawmakers Discussed
Des Moines reports that 1949 legislators may need a new law to allow free mail. A. C. Gustafson argues legislators are state officers and deserve postage, while the attorney general says they are not administrative officials in session. They must buy stamps unless a law passes.
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Des Moines
A. C. Gustafson
House of Representatives
Attorney General's Office
Elliott Wins Silver Spurs in The Gallant Legion
William Elliott earns praise as he earns his spurs in Republic's new offering The Gallant Legion now playing. The production centers on his commanding performance and the film's reception amid praise for action and period style.
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William Elliott
Republic
Fox Theatre
Kansas City
Bill
Elliott
Self-Powered Landing By Out Cold Pilot In Minnesota
Faribault on December 30 reports pilot James DeGrood fainted aboard a four passenger Stinson Voyager during a pleasure flight. With DeGrood unconscious the plane landed itself on a lake shore, skidded along ice and snow, then gently touched down after a brief coast to halt on the ice.
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DeGrood
Stinson
Faribault
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