Backstage in Iowa Politics in Early 1943 Outlook
Des Moines reports a hopeful 1943 with widespread economic strength and war production gains in Iowa. Four state official nominations are expected next week including Akers Grimes Linn and Ropes. Gov Hackenlooper may delay political plans until February amid a busy legislative session and potential gubernatorial talk surrounding Grimes.
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Des Moines
Iowa
C. B. Akers
John M. Grimes
Harry L. Linn
Wayne M. Ropes
B. B. Hackenlooper
Community News and Christmas Visits in East 76
East 76 items recount flu illness hitting several families over two weeks and many residents recovering. Christmas visits include Walter Bower, Lloyd Miller, Betty Jean Miller, Walter Fisher, and many others with extended family dinners and social gatherings. Local soldiers on furlough visit, and schools observe vacation while porting holiday events and bridge club gatherings.
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Oren Romine
East 76
Walter Bower
Lloyd Phillips
Walter Fisher
David Kleese
Wilma
Sulso
Roger
Chloe Ann Angeles
Iiss
Santa Claus
Mary Joe Bower
Iowa University
Betty Jean Miller
Iowa Wesleyan College
Lloyd Miller
Miller
KF. F. Hagist
Keota
Art Romine
Bill Sheetz
Richard Mayer
Richard
Carl Mayer
Lawrence Romine
J. E. Powell
James T. Adams
Craiz Field
Selma
Ala
Patty Jo Hill
Mt. Pleasant
Annabelle
Belle Plaine
Charles Sheetz
Sigourney
Verdi Locals Reported in Brief Notices
Verdi closing date not specified. Mr and Mrs Wede Hoffiman, Joe Desing, and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Blanchard are named in short local notices from Verdi dated January 8. Details incomplete in the OCR fragment.
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F. J. Longer
Verdi
Connecticut Legislature Dark Day Morality Tale
Whittier’s verse recalls a May 1780 Connecticut session when a total northeast darkness halted business. Deputed members feared judgment but Mr. Davenport urged action, saying to adjourn would be useless unless it was the day of duty. Candles were lit and the assembly proceeded with its work.
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Connecticut
Whittier
Davenport
Honor Mrs. J. Kiene At Birthday Dinner
PILOTBURG reports a birthday dinner at the Stransky home honoring Mrs. J. Kiene. The gathering, hosted by Mrs. Frank Stransky, included warm New Year wishes and reflections on the past year as neighbors joined in the celebration.
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Marion Stransky
Carl . Anderson
Edith Pribyl
Harold
Lydia Horak
Frank Stransky
John Kiene
Duane
Kenneth
Olpe
Kansas
Kiene
Pilotburg
Stanley Baird
Gale Davis
Ft. Madison
Poll Weldin
Virginia Holden
Joe Nehartall
Leslie Gates
Kimbal Gates
Marine Corps
Roy Miller
Columbus Junction
Edd Miller
Norman
Dearborn
Mich
J. Kiene
Stransky
Leo G. Potter
Sigourney
Dorothy Phelps
Francis Schultz
Norman Kephart
Frank Bandy
Grieg
Mr. Bandy
Mendelssohn
Floyd Kadel
Richard Pringle
Rock Island
Kadel
Schultz
Thelma Derby
Maxine Reber
Ada Shawall
Ration Dates and Stamp Validity Details
The notice lists expiration and validity dates for Green Stamps Book Four through Sugar Stamp No 30, Brown Stamps Books Three and Four, Shoes Stamp No 18, Airline Stamp No 1, Fuel Oil Periods 1 and 2, Gasoline No 9 and No 10, and B and C series mileage coupons. It notes no overall mileage increase and retains certain B1 C1 coupons.
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Brown
Johnston Buys Marsh's Farm Near Winfield
M J Marsh sold 240 acres between Wyman and Winfield to Harry Johnston of Winfield for 58000. Possession set for March 1 1944. Transaction handled by G N Duncan Columbus Junction and George Breitenbach Washington. Other items list funerals returns to Seattle and service members’ updates.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
M. J. Marsh
Wyman
Winfield
Harry Johnston
G. N. Duncan
George Breitenbach
Washington
Lewis Duncan
Lewis Gene Duncan
Gene Duncan
Evangelical-Reformed Church
Etta Wiegner
Ruth
L. B. Auten
Steven
Davenport
Coupon Endorsement Deadlines for Book Holders
Notices require ink endorsement of state and registration number upon receipt. C book holders must complete by February 28, B book holders by February 28, and A book holders by March 1.
Nitrate country linked to Chilean mineral wealth
Patches of gray and yellow green sand and rock mark northern Chile’s nitrate country, a region famed for mineral wealth including iodine, salt, borax, sulfur, copper, iron, manganese, gold and silver. Farther south lie sizable coal deposits.
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Chile
Color Contrasts On Home Front And Battlefields
The article explains two opposing color requirements in American industry and combat zones. Industrial painting uses high contrast between machines and surroundings to aid workers, reduce eyestrain, and prevent accidents. Combat areas aim for uniform visuals to obscure targets from the enemy.
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Ol Badman
Robert Paige
Diana Barrymore
Leo Carrillo
Andy Devine
Noah Beery, JR
Leon Errol
Travel—News of the Day
Grimes
Osceola
S & South Iowan
George A. Wilson
Johnson
Ray Johnson
Akers
Executive Council
John L. Rhynsburtzer
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Statehouse
Richards
Phillips & Hebner
Tvice
Pittsba
Sorrell Auto Parts
West Madison
Capitola Brindley
W. H. Folkemer
Tennessee
Kodak Felms
Atty
John M. Rankin
Phee
Cala A
Preston Foster
Lloyd Nolan
William Bendix
Richard Conte
Anthony Quinn
Boy Wayne Chamberlin
Guadalcanal
March of Time
East 76 News
Illinois City
Paul Mast
Alferd Kieth
George Brooks
Waviland
Don McCormick
Mr. Pleasant
Johenny Mast
Ray Miller
Sgt
William Longer
Louisiana
Fred Longer
Francis Ong
Gilman, T
Verdi Locals
John Shields
Kuel
Marjorie Schultz
John Porter
Edgar Porter
Sigourney Methodist Church
W. J. Fowler
W. Ernest Schultz
Porter
Keokuk
John Wooley
Claud Rhodebeck
Richard Pringie
Pleasant
Johnston
Marsh
Seattle
Glen E. Samuels
Wash
Charles E. Garrett
Camp Ellis
Ill
Garrett
Muscatine
Frank Garrett
T. A. Lewis
Pfc
Max Edwards
England
James Seiler
Hotel Congress and Cafe
Mrs
J. J. Green
Jess Can
Non
Little, Old Jess
Congress Hotel & Cafe
U.S. Pat.of
Mdeemeed
Coca-Cola Company
Burlington
Coca-Cola
Bottling
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