Leon Beatty post of American Legion elects new commander
Charles Kennedy named commander of Leon Beatty post at annual election held yesterday evening. Ted Crone and other officers were chosen, with installation planned for July 20 at Sunset Park during the post’s fried chicken picnic. A cigarette fund, originated to aid armed forces, has raised 129.87 dollars with 20,000 cigarettes to be sent to north Africa and the Pacific.
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Leon Beatty
Charles Kennedy
Legion
American Legion
Ted Crone
Dave Livingston
George Baker
Alvin Rommel
Don McLaughlin
Richard Longer
W. Easter
Harry Simpson
The
Sunset Park
P. L. Etter
George Rudiger
Washington
North Africa
Pacific
Boy injured in toy machine accident near Chariton
A one year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Mumma, sustained injury to his right foot when a machine frightened him as he stood in front of it. He was taken to a hospital in Chariton for treatment.
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Allerton
Robert M
Keith Mumma
Chariton
Youths receive suspended fines in Cedar Rapids beer case
Two 18 year olds drew suspended fines of 300 dollars each on charges of buying beer illegally in Cedar Rapids. A Class C permit holder pleaded not guilty to selling beer to minors as Doug las Ralph Slife of Central City and Kenneth M Finn of Cedar Rapids faced the case. Sam Abdo, 46, proprietor of Abdo food market, was arrested on a charge of making the sale and posted a 500 dollar bond after pleading not guilty before Judge G P Linville.
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Cedar ® Rapids
Douglas Ralph Slife
Central City
Kenneth M. Finn
Cedar Rapids
Abdo
Sam Abdo
G. P. Linville
Renewal tests begin for expired licenses in Des Moines
Des Moines residents whose driver licenses had lapsed began exams on Tuesday to prove driving ability. They must pass a vision test and a written test on state traffic laws. Renewal for a three year period costs 75 cents.
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Des Moines
Trersons
Crops Over State Are Helped by Rain
Frequent rains benefit all crops in Des Moines and across the state with a bumper yield possible. Much corn is laid by and early grains are ready. late planted corn and soybeans gain from hot weather and rain. Farmers use family labor to meet shortages as detasseling corn starts in 10 to 14 days and firms seek part time or full time help.
Gave Minors Beer He Is Jailed and Fined
Myron Bradley, 39, Clinton, pleaded guilty to contributing to the delinquency of minors. Municipal Judge W A McCullough fined him 100 dollars and sentenced him to 30 days in jail for giving four bottles of beer to two minors in his home.
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Clinton
Myron Bradley
W. A. McCullough
Bradley
Nearly 100 Japanese Get Jobs in State
The War Relocation Authority reports about one hundred Japanese Americans found work in Iowa. Des Moines hosts 39 of them while Nebraska placed 99 and Missouri 477, with Minnesota at 81. Iowa lags behind neighboring states in the WRA program.
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Des Moines
War Relation Authority
WRA
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Minnesota
Six Jap Ships Sunk in Kula Gulf and Kiska Bombardment
The U S Navy reports the light cruiser Helena sunk in the Kula Gulf clash with six Japanese ships likely lost. A separate operation bombarded Japanese bases at Kiska in the Aleutians, while other Japanese vessels were damaged. The actions show Pacific forces fighting in distant fronts with multiple areas active.
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Washington, D. C
Navy
Helena
Kula Gulf
United States
North Pacific
Kiska
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Pearl Harbor
U. S
Solomons
Oskaloosa Man Fined $100 for Reckless Driving
Lloyd Oldaker was arraigned for reckless driving after his car crashed into an electrical box at Sunset Park. He pled guilty, paid a $100 fine plus costs, and returned to work at the quarry north of West Chester after being held briefly.
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Lloyd Oldaker
Oskaloosa
Sunset Park
Madison Street
Justice of the Peace
W. S. Eldridge
Oldiker
West Chester
Dempsey Granted Divorce From Hannah Williams in New York
William H. Jack Dempsey obtained a divorce from Hannah Williams in Whit Plains New York Supreme Court under judge J Addison Young. The court dismissed Mrs Dempsey’s cross petition for separate maintenance.
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Whit Plains
N. Y
William H
Jack) Dempsey
Hannah Williams
Supreme Court
J. Addison Young
Young
Veteran Cayuga County Judge Hull Greenfield Remains Active
Auburn scene reports 93 year old Cayuga County Judge Hull Greenfield continues his daily office visits and court work amid the wartime home front effort. He is described as possibly one of the nation's oldest practicing attorneys and remains engaged in legal duties.
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Auburn
N.Y
Cayuga County
Hull Greenfield
Dillon on Dies Blast Question Dillon on Dies Blast
A U S Dies sub committee in Washington recalls War Relocation Authority director Dillon Myer for more questioning over his charge that the panel stirs racial disunity and endangers American prisoners in Japan. He alleges the inquiry sensationalizes half truths and distorts the relocation program.
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Washington, D. C
Dillon Myer
The
War Relocation Authority
Myer
Japan
WRA
Dillon
Red Cross reports on garments and dressings shipped
Evelyn Hexworth reports Washington county Red Cross work over the past year with 4,789 volunteers totaling 21,653 hours. Shipped garments to St. Louis include army sweaters helmets mufflers and kit bags for armed forces and hospital items such as bedpan covers pillows and dresses. Surgical dressings reached 137,483 with 19,785 hours from 6,681 attendants, with chapters in Kalona Wellman Riverside Brighton Richmond Ainsworth Crawfordsville and others.
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Evelyn Hexworth
Washington County
Red Cross
St. Louis
Armed Forces
The
Junioriied Cross
Kalona
Wellman
Riverside
Brighton
Richmond
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville
Washington
R. A. Frink
J. K. Lemmon
iCrawfordaville
Wedding Licenses Show an Increase
No marriage licenses have yet been granted at the courthouse in July and June was light. In the first six months 35 licenses were issued by the clerk of court. Last year 30 licenses by July, while 1942 total 49. The 1941 total was 105.
Divorce Granted to Joseph DeNato
Judge J G Patterson of Oskaloosa granted a decree of divorce in the case of Joseph DeNato against Gladys Irma DeNato. The plaintiff received custody of their minor child and the defendant was allowed to resume the maiden name Gladys Irma Wilson. Richard A Stewart represented the plaintiff. The session was part of the March term of the Washington County district court with Judge Patterson set to return June 20 for further business.
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J. G. Patterson
Oskaloosa
Joseph DeNato
Gladys Irma DeNato
Gladys Irma Wilson
Richard A. Stewart
Washington County District Court
Patterson
Address for Clifford Steele at Naval Air Station
The readable fragment notes an address for Clifford Steele at the Naval Air Station, identifying a potential personnel or records entry linked to the facility's address.
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Clifford Steele
Naval Air Station
Elsie Musil Leads Merchants Thrift Contest for $50 Bond
Elsie Musil leads the Merchants' Thrift club contest with votes surpassing 200 000 as of this week. Ruth J. Miller rises to second, Don Radda climbs to third, and Mrs Glenn Green sits fourth. Voting ends Saturday night with the winner announced next Monday.
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Elsie Musil
Merchants’ Thrift Club
Miss Musil
Ruth I. Miller
Washington R. RR
Don Radda
Washington R. R
Glenn Green
Journal Office
Washington
Ruth J. Miller
Mule Hurt in Crash Near Wellman
A car driven by Jake Hostet ler of Kinross collided with a mule owned by a local farmer west of Wellman yesterday. The mule was severely injured but repaired by a veterinarian. No injuries to people were reported.
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Jake Hostetler
Kinross
Wellman
Raid on Oklahoma Town Explained as Navigation Mistake
Army air corps officials said bombs dropped on Boise City Oklahoma by student fliers were a misnavigation error. Major T K Lancaster stated the crew mistook the Conlon Texas bombing range 30 miles south for their target, causing damage to streets sidewalks a church and a garage roof.
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Boise City
Okla
Army Air Corps
Oklahoma Panhandle
T. K. Lancaster
Dalhart
Texas Army Air Field
Conlon
Texas
Court Hits Grain and Poultry Firms Over Price Ceiling
United States district court Judge Charles A. Dewey ordered judgments totaling 295.35 against W C Walker Grain Co of Ogden Iowa for selling corn above the ceiling price and 228.38 against C B Parrott of Adair Iowa for selling poultry above ceilings. Donald D Holdoegel chief counsel for the Des Moines district Price Administration filed the cases and sought treble damages for the overcharges.
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Des Moines
Jones Sentenced for Stealing Alarm Clock in Washington
John Jones aged 26 was sentenced in Washington to 60 days in jail for stealing an alarm clock from a residence while he was distributing telephone books.
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Washington, D. C
John Jones
Duea Resigns from Washington School Position
Joe Duea a longtime and popular Washington instructor resigns from the junior high post after seven years of service. He plans to move Friday to Dunkerton Iowa to farm with his father in law F Dunerton who owns 275 acres near the town.
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Washington
Joe Duea
Board of Education
Supt
W. A. Erbe
Mr. Duea
Dunkerton
Iowa
F. O. Dunkerton
Duea
Iowa State Teachers College
Orange Township
Maynard
Blackhawk County
Waterloo
Corn Plants in Operation Again
Two large Midwest corn refineries at Pekin Illinois and Roby Indiana resumed operation after government requisition of corn. The plants had closed recently due to shortages and now run with limited supplies to support wartime needs.
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Chicago
Pekin
Illinois
Roby
Indiana
Red Army Halts German Advance In Belgorod Area
Moscow says the Red Army wrecked Nazi armor and wiped out part of a German advance through two villages in Belgorod while holding the 165 mile front to Orel. Hitler’s first offensive in 1943 reportedly yielded heavy casualties with no gain. Allied forces pound Sicily as Ike plans invasion moves.
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London
United Press
Red Army
Belgorode
Orel
Adolph Hitler
Moscow
Europe
Sicily
Mediterranean
Senate Okays $1.40 Ceiling Price for Corn
The senate approved by voice vote a measure to let corn sell at 1.40 dollars per bushel, 33 cents above the current ceiling. Sponsor is Ellison Smith of South Carolina. Opponents warn it could break the OPA ceiling and raise poultry and dairy costs. Senator Danaher offered three failed amendments.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Ellison Smith
South Carolina
Senate Agriculture Committee
John Danaher
Connecticut
House again blocks funds for federal crop insurance program
The House refused funds for continuing the federal crop insurance program for a fourth time. The bill returns to the Senate which had earlier dropped a demand to include crop insurance in the agricultural appropriations bill.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Corn Plants Brace for Shortages Amid Shutdowns
Officials said the Pekin plant halted July 1 has about ten days to two weeks of corn on hand. Argo Chicago Ka City plants face early closings as 4m more corn arrives and supply runs thin. American Maize spokesman said Roby Indiana plant has about two weeks of operation left though not at full capacity.
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Corn Products Company
Pekin
Argo
Illinois
Chicago
Ka City
Roby
Indiana
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