Des Moines County Auditors Discuss New County Assessors Setup
Fred Bourgeois attended the state meeting of county auditors in Des Moines where the new county assessor arrangement is being debated. Mrs James Haight travels to Oakland to visit her husband James Haight US Navy during shore leave from service in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bourgeois
Des Moines
James Haight
Oakland
Calif
United States Navy
Philippine
Liberty
Washington
P. P. Preston
Chicago
Mrs. Cloud Willits
Kalona social notes and local shopping items
Mr and Mrs E J Blatter bought the W L Rukgaber cabin on English River near Kalona and entertained friends after church. Guests included Aug Diekman Karl Schmidt John Bliechwehl and Rev L M Bliechwehl. later Bersted electric fans and shippment were advertised. Local shoppers and visits to Burlington Iowa City and Oxford Junction noted along with fruit market specials and a Cedar Rapids trip by Corn Hopping.
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E. J. Blatter
W. L. Rukgaber
English River
Kalona
August Diekman
West Chester
Karl Schmidt
Gon. John
L. M. Bliechwehl
Illinois lists 160+ historic auto licenses in first half of 1947
Springfield report shows Secretary of State Edward J. Barrett licensed more than 160 vehicles for highway operation in the first six months of 1947. Included are models dating from 1907 to 1918 such as a Buick, Standard Day's, Brush, Regal, Allen, Overland, six Detroit electrics, and a Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Edward J. Barrett
Buick
Brush
Regal
Allen
Overland
Stanley
Telegraphers to Seek 15 Cent Wage Increase
The Commercial Telegraphers Union said it would reopen wage talks with Western Union on Oct 2 seeking a 15 cents per hour across the board raise. J A Jayne Western Union CTO said notice was given to comply with the Taft Hartley act requiring 60 days notification. He added telegraph wages lag behind those in related fields like the telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commercial Telegraphers Union
Western Union Telegraph Company Today
J. A. Jayne
Western Union
Denison Man Sentenced for Third Drunken Driving Conviction
James M. Cuppy Jr. of Storm Lake began a three year term at Fort Madison state penitentiary after yesterday being found guilty of his third drunken driving charge. Judge Arnee Snell of Ida Grove imposed the sentence.
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Denison
Iowa
James M. Cuppy, Jr
Storm Lake
Fort Madison State Penitentiary
Arnee Snell
Ida Grove
Washington Legion Juniors at Wapello in tournament
The Washington Legion junior baseball team travels to Wapello today for a tournament with Wapello Muscatine Burlington and Washington. The first game starts at three oclock this afternoon. Local management has not been advised of other games in the event.
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Washington Legion
Wapelo
Washington Boys
Wapello
Muscatine
Burlington
Washington
Sigourney
Cargills Lose to Y M C A Softball Team 6-3
The Y M C A defeated Cargills 6 to 3 in a softball league game played yesterday evening. Y M C A had 12 hits and one error, while Cargills had eight hits and three errors. Battery was Chamberlin and White for Y M C A with Dawson and Sowash for Cargills. Umpires were Marion McAvoy and Gene Gorham. West Chester and the Washington Cubs meet Wednesday evening in league play.
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Cargills
Chamberlin
White
Y’ Battery
Dawson
Sowash
Marion McAvoy
Gene Gorham
West Chester
Washington Cubs
Acreage goals set for Iowa potato producers this year
Iowa potato growers will follow acreage targets under PMA support with most in the program this year. Dealers would buy from farmers at or above the support price and sell at market level, with government payments masking any losses. Costs of per loan rose in criticism, and no Iowa crop estimates are yet available, but higher quality potatoes are needed to stay competitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Ken Langer
Farm Bureau
Langer
Chicago
Million-Dollar Cache of Counterfeit Bills Found in Desert
Truck driver J. R. Bracken turned in a sack with $100,000 in counterfeit tens at Las Vegas police headquarters after discovering a stash the previous week and spotting more bills in a desert tree. Police Chief George Thompson linked the find to a national ring and the Benja min Siegel case.
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Las Vegas
St. George
Utah
George Thompson
Here
Benjamin (Bugsy) Siegel
Beverly Hills
J. R. Bracken
Police
Thompson
Bracken
Iowa House Speaker Defends 50 Percent Income Tax
Des Moines reports quote 4G. T. Kuester calling the surplus temporary and unnecessary for a special session to roll back the wartime 50 percent income tax next year. Gov Blue opposes the tax hike while Kuester argues revenue is needed to cover anticipated spending.
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DES Moines
IDPR
T. Kuester
Iowa House
Kuester
Iowa
Robert D. Blue
Kalona Notes Show Local Moves and Community Activity
Kalona happenings include Mr. and Mrs. Hesselschwerdt’s extended western Canada trip, Mrs. Reber recovering from varicose vein surgery, families moving to Riverside and nearby homes, and several residents visiting relatives. Deputy assessors discussed with county duties and pay, while many locals hosted guests, traveled, or worked on homes and farms.
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Dan Guengerich
Kalona
E. J. Hesselschwerdt
Canada
Maynard Reber
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Donald Southwick
Riverside
Dale
John Speas
Donald
Everette Speas
Jake Speas
Texas
Conrad Batterson
Batterson Cafe
Lewis Casper
Carel Kubichek
Chicago
O. C. Steigieder
Carol
E. H. Reif
Manitou
Colo
Ervin Stutsman, Jr
T. V. Knerr
First Call Sounds For Detasseling Crews Over State
Ames Iowa July 15 UP The first call has been sounded for 25000 workers to detassel Iowa 1947 hybrid corn crop. An organized campaign will run to Aug 1 to find labor for the biggest seasonal task. Most work will be July 25 to August 12 with peak days around July 24 and 25. Crop estimated at 95000 acres, down 10 to 15 percent from 1946. Leading counties in 1946 include Benton Buena Vista Dallas Humboldt Franklin Carroll and Greene. Demand expected strongest at Storm Lake Waterloo Vinton Belle Plaine Grinnell Hampton Oelwein Coon Rapids Adel Perry Pella Oskaloosa Durant and Algona.
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Ames
Iowa
State Farm Labor Office
Benton
Buena Vista
Dallas
Humboldt
Franklin
Carroll
Greene
Farm Labor Office
Storm Lake
Waterloo
Vinton
Belle Plaine
Grinnell
Hampton
Oelwein
Coon Rapids
Adel
Perry
Pella
Oskaloosa
Durant
Algona
Money in circulation falls per person to 196.38
Washington reports that per capita money in circulation dropped to 196.38 on July 1, down from 200.00 the previous year. Total money in circulation reached 32.056 trillion dollars, up from May, as population gains offset the decline in per person holdings.
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Washington
Treasury
Farewell Party for Two Nurse Aide Class Members
The Nurse's Aide class held a cooperative supper Saturday evening at the Nurses' home with Esther Squire. Twelve members attended along with two guests, Mrs. Leo Reuss and Emily Bayliss. Mrs. L. L. Mally supplied fried chicken and the rest of the menu was cooperative. The event featured reminiscing about experiences at Washington County Hospital and a handkerchief shower for Mrs. Mally and a gift for Mrs. Pratt who are moving.
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Stewart Bell
Washington
F. A. Westbrook
Farson
Ben Boone
Westbrook
The
Christian Church
Delores
Daryl] Fry
Story City
C. E. Semler
Paul V. Snyder
Alydia Carr
Janice
Kansas City
Donald Smith
W. C. Richards
Clarence Richards
J. B. McConahey
Roy Meanscof Fildora
V. Knorr
Joe Chody
Chicago
Harry Chody
George Fry
Minnesota
Benner Decker
Rochester
Minn
Paul Brenneman
Kalona
H. V. Beck
O. C Snair
Iowa City
Esther Squire
Leo Reuss
Audubon
Emily Bayliss
L. L. Mally
Washington County Hospital
Margaret Ellen Barker
Mally
Marengo
C. A. Pratt
Mis. Louire
Baby Dies After Eating Medicine in Iowa
Davenport reports 2 year old Michael Hogarty, son of Mr and Mrs Don ald Hogarty, died after swallowing prescribed tablets for his grandmother’s high blood pressure. Coroner Frank Keppy said the child climbed to a cupboard and took pills. exact number unknown. He died within an hour after arrival at a hospital.
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Davenport
Iowa
Michael Hogarty
Donald Hogarty
Frank Keppy
Transplanting Plants Care Guidelines
Dormant plants are best for transplanting but many species can be moved later with careful handling. Lift with a large root ball, wrap in burlap, set in place, fill and firm soil, avoid root damage, water well and protect from hot sun.
Only Two From Class of Thirteen Remain in Washington
Of the thirteen graduates, the sole members now in Washington are Mrs. C. V. Crull and Mrs. [name truncated], leaving the rest elsewhere. The item notes the dispersion of the class after graduation.
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Washington
C. V. Crull
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Gene Tucker
Polf
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Ross Motor Service
Carle Comes
Deep
Penthouse Serenade
Chopin
By Frankie Carle
Sorden Music Go
East Side Square
Nicola & Harmon
Portunes
George W. Yoder
Marlin
Ida Bush
Fred Stigge
Henry Ichendahl
Ernie
Nashville
John Miller
Norman Schutt
Pete Moeller
Minnie Klahm
Oxford Junction
Margaret Miller
Cedar Rapids
Legion Juniors
Welch Air Flight
Welch
Nicola
Harmon
Iowa Taxpayers Association
Jake More
Guy Gillette
U. S
Senate
Blue
Lee R. Watts
Highway Commission
Watts
Ererae Donuts
Food City
Fir Stephen Washington Na i
Ommetr
Pratt
NAVY
ROSE
Palm Beach
Sacony Fulura
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