College musicians tour three Iowa summer schools
Leslie Dunlap Charles Mayo and Phyllis Galloway all of Washington students at Iowa State Teachers College will join the college symphony orchestra for a three day tour of branch summer schools next week. They will perform at Spencer July 7 Carroll Tuesday and Creston Wednesday and a concert on campus July 16 directed by Dr Edward Kurtz with a 52 piece ensemble.
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Leslie Dunlap
Charles Mayo
Phyllis Galloway
Washington
Iowa State Teachers College
College Symphony Orchestra
Spencer
Carroll
Creston
Edward Kurtz
Hospital Admissions And Births Of Local Residents
At the hospital Mrs. Phillicet Kenslar of 116 West 3rd was admitted as a medical patient. Mrs. Ernest Whiting of Crawfordsville was admitted this morning as a surgical patient. Mrs. John Havel of 272 North 4th was admitted as a medical patient. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson of 514 North Ave. B. welcomed a son at 4 14 A M. Mr. and Mrs. Don Bell of Columbus Junction welcomed a daughter at 12 20 P M weighing 8 lb 14 072 oz. Dismissals today included Miss Mary Jenning of 409 North Ave. B. , Mr. Charles Johnson of Route 4, and Mr. Harrison Knott Jr. of 512 East 7th.
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Phillicet Kenslar
West 3Rd
Ernest Whiting
Crawfordsville
John Havel
North 4Th
Walter Johnson
North Ave
Don Bell
Columbus Junction
Mary Jenning
Charles Johnson
Route 4
Harrison Knott, Jr
East 7Th
Many Deaths on Roads Expected
The National Safety Council warned of 1,309 U S fatalities over the July Fourth holiday from Thursday to Sunday. About 450 will be road deaths and 850 from fireworks, drownings, falls, and similar dangers as public officials urge cautious celebration. Des Moines Public safety Commissioner Fred Wilkins urged motorists to take it easy and stay alive for the holiday.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
U. S
Des Moines
Iowa
Fred Wilkins
Martin Questions Smith Endorsement in Iowa Inquiry
Des Moines July 3 Up Gerald L K Smith America first leader arrived for a three day visit after a stormy Kansas City stop where seven arrests occurred. Smith said 62 nationalist groups endorse 121 congressmen including Iowa officials John Gwynn Thomas E Martin and Henry O Talle. Representative Martin said he does not know Smith and was surprised by the endorsement and questions its basis.
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Des Moines
Gerald L. K. Smith
America First
Kansas City
Smith
Iowa House
John Gwynn
Waterloo
Ben Jensen
Thomas E. Martin
Iowa City
Henry
New Infrared-Absorbing Glass Developed in United States
The Better Vision Institute reports a new optical glass that absorbs most infrared heat rays. The material serves as a heat screen in projection devices using bright hot lights.
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United States
Better Vision Institute
Vast Acres Eroded Threaten American Farmland
About 50 million acres of once fertile land are ruined for cultivation due to erosion. An additional 50 million acres are in nearly as serious condition, signaling widespread agricultural decline.
Washington Junior Legion Seeks Tourney Wins in Muscatine
The Washington Junior Legion baseball club enters the Southeastern Iowa district tournament at League Park Muscatine starting July 4 with games against Keokuk and other regional teams. Wayne Chamberlin asks for car space to transport two or three players for the Fourth’s 11 a.m. opener and outlines the schedule through July 7 with games at Muscatine and results to decide district representation.
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Washington Junior Legion
Iowa
League Park
Muscatine
Junior Legion
Washington
Durant
Keokuk
Burlington
Iowa City
Ft. Madison
Columbus Junction
Wapello
Tipton
Wayne Chamberlin
Keokuk-Washington
Columbus Junction-Wapello
Muscatine-Durant
Burlington-St. Madison
South End
Muscatine Legion Post
Prewar family incomes show widespread poverty
Prior to the war a third of families earned under $1,000 annually, highlighting broad financial hardship and limited household resources before hostilities.
National League Standings and Tuesday Results
National League standings show Brooklyn 45 22 .662 led by Levis 37 30 .632. Chicago 34 30 .531. Cincinnati 32 32 .500. Boston 36 36 .500. Philadelphia 28 35 .444. Pittsburgh 28 37 .431. New York 28 40 .412. Tuesday results: Pittsburgh 9 Chicago 9. Brooklyn 3 Philadelphia 2. Boston 5 New York 4. Cincinnati 7 St. Louis 5. Tonight’s games: Philadelphia at Boston. Cincinnati at St. Louis. Pittsburgh at Chicago.
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Ww. L. Pet
Brooklyn
Levis
Chicago
Gindinnati
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittsbureh
Pittsburgh
New York
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Raffensberger
Sain
Prices Rise in Food Markets and Used Car Costs Across Regions
Prices Increased in food markets while vehicle costs climbed in major cities. Philadelphia reports used 1946 Chevrolets at 29 250 vs CPA ceiling 1 050 and Studebaker Champion at 1 975 vs 1 495. Pittsburgh notes sharp price boosts up to 300 over ceilings as Detroit dealers pledge stable pricing through the transition period.
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Philadelphia
OPA
Pittsburgh
Detroit Auto Dealers Association
Local residents take short trips and visits in midweek
Arrivals from Bremerton Washington include Mr and Mrs Robert Thompson and daughters Ann and Jean visiting the Ralph Thompson and Dana Brindley families for two weeks. Several families plan travels to El Paso Carlsbad Denver Oakdale and Des Moines for vacations and reunions.
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Wallace Nordyke
Midland
Texas
Washington
Bremerton, Wash
Robert Thompson
Ann
Jean
Ralph Thompson
Dana Brindley
D. K. Pence
el Paso
Carlsbad
N. M
Denver
Colo
American League Standings and Tuesday Results
The American League leader Rotor shows a 50 20 record, with New York 43 28 and Cleveland 32 38 in key positions. Tuesday results include Cleveland 4 over St. Louis 2 and Chicago 8 over Detroit 7, with New York 2 Boston 1 and Washington Philadelphia affected by threatening weather.
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W. L. Pet
New York
Pyrebors
Ace Rene
Washington
Cleveland
St Tie oLecees
iChicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Flagman Hanson Drenched After Bridge Incident Near Lizard Creek
In Fort Dodge Iowa on July 3 Sig Hanson a flagman for Illinois Central stepped from his caboose to flag an M and STL train. The caboose lay on a bridge over Lizard creek and Hanson ended up soaked but not seriously hurt.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
Sig Hanson
Lizard Creek
Hanson
Baseball matchups featuring Boston New York Washington Philadelphia St Louis Cleveland Chicago Detroit
Boston at New York with Hughson and Bevens on the mound. Washington at Philadelphia with Leonard or Hudson facing Fowler or Marchildon. St Louis at Cleveland pitting Gatehouse against Feller. Chicago at Detroit matching Lopat with Newhouser.
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Boston
Hughson
New York
Bevens
Washington
Leonard
Hudson
Philadelphia
Fowler
Marchildon
St. Louis
Gatehouse
Cleveland
Feller
Chicago
Lopat
Detroit
Newhouser
Crop Prospects Best on Record in Iowa
Iowa crop and livestock reports say prospects are exceptionally strong on July 1 with small grains yielding above average. Corn fields await July and August weather but are clean and growing well, oats turning fast, hay making progressing, and alfalfa second cut underway. Farm labor remains tight as harvesting and detasseling labor is in demand.
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Des Moines
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Iowa
Iowa Liquor Supplies Short But Prices Stable
Liquor stocks in Iowa are expected to remain tight through the year. Prices likely won’t rise even with or without OPA, says Dick Lane, chairman of the Iowa liquor control commission. He notes distillers have grain for three days per month, and state stores see higher permit sales as whisky and beer run short. For the fiscal year from July to May 31, 548,218 permits were sold, with about 548,226 by May.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Dick Lane
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Wayland Woman 92 Taken by Death
Mrs Mary Ann Jarrard 92 of Wayland died at her daughter’s Ottumwa home after four years away. Funeral services set for July 4 at Stacy funeral home and Wayland Methodist Church with burial in Wayland cemetery. Survived by daughter Eva Roth Ottumwa Clyde Troutman Wayland and stepson Scott Jarrard Westwood Calif. James Troutman and Frank Jarrard are deceased.
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Wayland
Mary Ann Jarrard
Stacy Funeral Home
Wayland Methodist Church
David Harper
Jarrard
Eva Roth
Frank Jarrard
Orrie Jarrard
Scott Jarrard
Westwood
Calif
Roth
Clyde Troutman
Beer revenue dips in Iowa for June total 99 thousand
Iowa state tax commission reports June beer revenue at 99 726 27 reflecting a drop of about 16 000 from Mayo revenue. Cigaret revenue fell to 290 745 96 in June from 363 357 72 in May, with a bright spot a year over year increase of 89 782 57. June beer revenue also compares to last year with a 20 733 20 decrease.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Mayo
State Tax Commission
Iowa Businesses See Substantial Gains Over Last Year
George R. Davies of the University of Iowa Bureau of Business Research reports that Iowa business trends show substantial gains in May compared with April this year and May of last year. The survey highlights improving conditions across the state and signals ongoing growth in the Iowa economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
George R. Davies
University of Iowa Bureau of Business Research
For Sale Act Sells It and Permits Issued in 1944
A For Sale Act will sell the property, while records show the number of permits issued in 1944. The note lists the act as the sale mechanism and mentions permit totals for the year.
Crawfordsville Girl State 4-H Candidates Named
Eight girls were chosen from 23 candidates for state 4-H club offices in AMES IOWA with elections set July 10 during a four day convention at Iowa State College. Nominees include Alice Mary Inman Bancroft Joy Gault Crawfordsville Marcia Gaston Peterson Doris Pangborn Shellsburg Marilyn Gustafson Harcourt Marie Book Storm Lake Florence Hausman Waterloo Ruth Streicher Chillicothe.
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Ames
Iowa
Edith Barker
Iowa State College
Alice Mary Inman
Bancroft
Joy Gault
Crawfordsville
Marcia Gaston
Peterson
Doris Pangborn
Shellsburg
Marilyn Gustafson
Harcourt
Marie Book
Storm Lake
Florence Hausman
Waterloo
Ruth Streicher
Chillicothe
First cast iron plows sparked land fear among early farmers
In 1797 the United States saw the first cast iron plows. Many farmers believed these plows poisoned the soil and encouraged rock growth, reflecting widespread early unease about new agricultural tools.
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United States
Red Horse Club Plans July Outing by Iowa River
The Red Horse club schedules a July 7 day by the Iowa river at Harold Brock cabin with swimming, fishing and sports. Members should meet at the southwest corner of the square at ten o'clock and bring a picnic lunch.
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Red Horse Club
Iowa River
Harold Brock
Shower Honors Mrs Ralph Schoonover in 22-Guest Event
Last evening 22 guests attended a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Ralph Schoonover the former Donna Durr whose marriage on June 9 was celebrated. Hostesses Mrs trace Schoonover and Mrs Joan Schoonover used yellow and white decor with seasonal flowers. Sharon Kay Durr distributed gifts under a decorated umbrella and refreshments were served by the hostesses with assistance from Mrs Norman Schoonover Mrs H J Schoonover and Mrs Ira Durr.
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Trace
Joan Schoonover
Ralph Schoonover
Donna Durr
H. J. Schoonover
Triae
Sharon Kay Durr
Cedar Rapids
Norman Schoonover
Ira Durr
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United States Navy
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al Logan
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Alvin Jones
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Reid Boyd
St-M-W
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Harry Chamberlin
Ray Minick
Mary Ruth
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Fairfield
John Bruce Lemmon
John Lemmon
Danny Stoutner
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Timber Trails Camp
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Frederick E. Gills
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George Kerr
Oakdale, Ill
I. D. Owen
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Kalona
Wayne Bitting
R. B. Haight
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Harry Simpson
Bonnie Jean
Richard McCleery
Stephens College
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Port Des Moines
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Methodist Church
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Chamberlin Bros. Sport Shop
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