Backstage in Iowa Politics Brings Farm Ties to Power
In the 61st Iowa General Assembly nearly half of lawmakers are farmers or allied professionals. Lieutenant Governor Elect K A Evans and Speaker Harold Felton, both farm operators, preside as leaders. Veteran Republicans Morrissey and Prentis also lean agricultural. Evans acts as presiding officer until his Senate seat is formalized midweek. Felton champions harmony, having weathered a 1939 board of control shakeup and built return support. Inaugural arrangements rely on General Charles H. Grant, veteran with gubernatorial ceremonies since Hammill, Turner, Kraschel, and Hickenlooper eras.
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Paul R. Bumbarger
Des Moines
DPA
Iowa
61St
General Assembly
Nedes
K. A. Evans
Harold Felton
All South
House
Edward J Morrissey
Valeria
X. T. Prentis
Ayr
Evans
Kirkwood
Senate
Felton
Board of Control
Republican
Oine
Charles H. Grant
Grahl
Hammill
Turner
Herring
Wilson
Kraschel
Hickenlooper
Hospital Briefs From Kalona Area
Revier Kalona route dismissed after noon following November hospitalization for injury from a corn elevator accident. Mrs Charles Bond and daughter Linda Sue of Brighton discharged. Mrs Herman Eagle and daughter Maxine Marie route three discharged. Mrs Mary Harrison 1103 South Town admitted yesterday afternoon. Mrs Herbert Askea 3039 Avenue B admitted for lung condition. Raymond rt route one admitted as surgical patient. Mr and Mrs William Popejoy of Brighton welcomed a six pound 13 ounce daughter named Dixie Lee born at 10 05 this morning. Steve Crawford route three admitted for burns treatment.
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William Popejoy
Brighton
Dixie Lee
Steve Crawford
No Price Ceiling on This Oskaloosa Car
Oskaloosa held a judicial sale of a liquor laden car found on a downtown street. Sheriff Dwight Neteer conducted the sale under court order with no ceiling price. The vehicle, licensed to Rockey La Minneapolis Minn, was confiscated and proceeds go to the ska county school fund.
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Oskaloosa
Dan Donaldson
Sherif Dwight Neteer
Rockey
la Minneapolis
Top on hogs $14.75
Prices for hogs top at 14.75 dollars as market notes weather outlook shows fair conditions tonight and Friday with a likelihood of light snow.
Texas Leads Nation in Wool Production
Wool production spans all states, with Texas far ahead averaging about 75 million pounds annually in recent years, reflecting strong regional output and established industry presence.
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Texas
University Enrollment Reaches 3500, Iowa Campus Update
Registrar Harry Barnes announced the university totals show about 3500 students on campus for the second semester of 1948-44, including roughly 2400 women and 1100 men. The figure marks an increase of about 600 over the prior semester.
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Iowa City
Earoliment
State University of Iowa
Harry Barnes
Howell Buys Johnston Farm near Columbus City at auction
Paul Howell bought the 160 acre Johnston farm two and a half miles west of Columbus City for about 142.50 per acre at public auction Friday. The Sevcre tract sold for 60 per acre, with terms 20 percent cash and balance March 1 1946. Ralph Oak is tenant. Duncan, Columbus Junction, and Moran family noted among locals. Various residents, including Moran and Allen families, are mentioned with travels, births, and military service.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Paul Howell
Mary P. Johnston
Columbus City
Jew White
Sévcre
Ralph Oak
HLM
Duncan
Auet
Lloyd L. Moran
Mme
Warnie Moran
Jack K. Allen
H. J. Allen
Roswell
N. M
Henry B. Allen
Corsica
Roddy E. Marie
Kenneth Michael
Hawthorne
Calif
Hantt
India
Ralph Stone
Harlingen
Tex
Massachusetts
John Riley
California
Robert W. Stinson
Robert Stinson
Homeward Bound telegraph service for army men overseas
The FCC approved a Western Union Homeward Bound fixed-text telegraph service for military personnel returning from overseas. At debarkation hospitals and reception centers, 15 fixed-text messages will be offered at 25 cents to any Western Union destination in the United States, with the first domestic fixed-text telegrams since 1942.
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Federal Communications Commission
Western Union
Stella Wilcox
United States
Wilcox
Armed
Maytag to Build Bomb Cues at Newton (MJ)
Maytag Company wins a prime contract from the Chicago Grénance District to manufacture several million dollars worth of aerial bombs. Production set to start in March after equipment arrives, with extensive tooling and new machinery required. The project marks Maytag's first major ordnance contract, reflecting wartime demand for bombs used in European and Pacific operations.
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Newton
Chicago Grénance District
Fred Maytag
Ordnance Department
War Department
Pearl Harbor
Sergeant Willits Promoted in Marine Corps
Technical Sergeant Lawrence C. Willits Jr. 24, of the Second Marine division, was promoted announced today. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence C Willits Sr of 7230 South Fourth avenue, Washington. He married in September 1941 and left the ??
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Pacific
Lawrence C. Willits
Tsi Sera
Soabh
Fourth Avenue
Waahtee
Willits
Soldier in Saipan Tarawa and Washington High School
A wartime record notes a US service member who fought in Saipan and Tarawa after joining the Second Line division in 1943. He completed high school at Washington and later joined Selective Service training. The report also touches on tobacco crop timing and silk industry notes from Central America.
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United States
Saipan
Tarawa Atoll
Washington High School
False Teeth Support Product Claims Made
The item describes a dental device that helps false teeth stay in place without sliding or causing cheek odor. It mentions application on upper or lower teeth and notes saline compatibility while avoiding acidic substances. No clear names, dates, or organizations are provided.
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