Bookmobiles Deliver 104739 Books to 13914 Rural Readers
Iowa's three bookmobiles carried 104,739 books to 13,914 rural readers in 1940. Dubuque, Mason City and Chariton routes serve Dubuque Cerro Gordo and Lucas Counties. The Dubuque unit, run by the county library association, loaned 8,480 borrowers 49,842 volumes at under 1.5 cents per book. WPA supports the other two.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Blanche A. Smith
Dubuque
Mason City
Chariton
Cerro Gordo
Lucas
WPA
Cerro County
Lucas County
Lighter Side of War Seen in One Night in Lisbon
A humorous angle emerges in the wartime setting as a small group navigates Lisbon after curfew. The piece notes civilians, local vendors, and a radio operator sharing a brief moment of levity amid tension.
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Lisbon
One Night in Lisbon at the State Theatre
A lighthearted wartime comedy featuring Madeleine Carroll and Fred MacMurray shows at the State Theatre through Wednesday. The film contrasts air raid shelters in London with Lisbon nightlife, pairing romance with suspense as MacMurray’s American aviator courts Carroll amid Fifth Columnist intrigue.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Madeleine Carroll
Fred MacMurray
Edward H. Griffith
Europe
Wed
RAF
Foreign Office
London
Paramount
Army shakeup names Maj. Gen. Andrews Caribbean defense chief
The War Department reshuffles senior leaders with Maj. Gen. Frank M. Andrews, 57, slated to become chief of the Caribbean defense command. He replaces Lieut. Gen. Daniel Van Voorhis, who will lead the Fifth Corps area from headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.
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War Department
Frank M. Andrews
Caribbean Defense Command
Daniel van Voorhis
Fifth Corps
Columbus
Riverside visitors share summer visits across Iowa towns
Riverside residents hosted a string of relatives and former locals this week. Victor Safourek and daughter Lorraine from South English visited Mr. Safourek and family. Omer and Thomas Freund from Davenport visited their grandfather James Knebel. Wheelan family of Britt, formerly Riverside, visited Dr E F Wheelan’s Riverside home. Mrs. Yessidyck of Chicago, formerly Dorothy Young, stopped by the O’Loughlin home. Elizabeth Mellecker and sister Mary Gelhaus visited relatives in Iowa City. Eunice Craig traveled to Cedar Falls for several days with friends. Gretchen Kloopfer of Iowa City visited her parents Mr and Mrs John.
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Riverside
Victor Safourek
Lorraine
Safourek
Frank
Omer
Thomas Freund
St. Vincent’s
Davenport
James Knebel
Wheelan
E. F. Wheelan
Britt
Iowa
George Yessidycck
Chicago
William O'Loughlin
Yessidyck
Dorothy Young
Elizabeth Mellecker
Mary Gelhaus
Iowa City
Gretchen Kloopfer
John
County Officers and School District Officials Listed
A roster lists county officers including County Attorney John C. Owen, County Auditor Stan Kiesey, County Clerk R. R. Noonan, County Engineer W. P. Rawn, County Welfare Worker Stephen B. Jones, County Recorder Harriet Coulter, County Sheriff Harold Putnam, County Treasurer Iarion S. George, County Supt. Lester B. Krabill, County Coroner Dr. W. L. Kvie, and County Supervisors Ned Morrow Harve P. Wilson Fred Bauer. Washington Independent School District names E. A. Ralaton as Superintendent and lists W. A. Erbe as Principal of High School and Junior College, plus other district administrators and the school board: Harry Bowles president, Richard A. Stewart secretary, and members Donald R. Boyer Harry Ramseyer A. E. Atchison B. F. Bostwick Jr Mrs Charlotte Baldrige Harland W. Mead.
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John C. Owen
Stan Kiesey
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawn
Penistens
Stephen B. Jones
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnam
Iarion S. George
Lester
Krabill County
W. L
Washington Independent School District
E. A. Ralaton
Ers
W. A. Erbe
Ethel McCreedy
Harry Bowles School Board
Richard A. Stewart
Donald R. Boyer
Harry Ramseyer
A. E. Atchison
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
Charlotte Baldrige
Harland W. Mead
Local Residents Return Home and Visit Families
Roy Snyder, previously hospitalized in Iowa City for several weeks, was returned home Monday to his southeast Riverside residence. Gwendolyn Marner, employed in Moline Illinois, visited her parents Mr and Mrs R I Marner this week.
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Kloopfer
Roy Snyder
Iowa City
Riverside
Gwendolyn Marner
Moline
Ill
R. I. Marner
Not Dangerous to Reuse Opened Canned Foods
A scientist states that it is not dangerous to store unused canned food in the original can after opening. Food remains in better condition when kept in the can, with no parts of the can contributing to spoilage.
Shenandoah Junior Champ Wayne Anderson Shines
Wayne Anderson of Shenandoah dominated Midwest junior tennis last fall and defends his Iowa junior singles crown in Des Moines this week. He also co holds the doubles title and reached the semi finals in men’s singles and doubles.
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Middlewest
Dick Hainline
Rock Island, III
John Fletcher
Des Moines
Iowa
Hainline
Fletcher
Midwest
Omaha
Nebr
Iowa Daily Press
Wayne Anderson
Shenandoah
Hero Becomes Bum After Canal Failures and Fall from Grace
The French figure de Lesseps, once celebrated for canal ambitions, faced scandal over misappropriation of public funds tied to Panama. Sentenced to five years, he received clemency for prior services and died in poverty and disgrace.
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France
Suez Canal
de Lesseps
Panama Canal
Panama
Shoes Go Military Dominates Mid Atlantic Exhibit
At the Middle Atlantic shoe retailers convention in Philadelphia about 40,000 shoes on display show a military influence. Be toit of Wisconsin predicts the tan color with brass buckles and straps will dominate for the next three years.
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Philadelphia
H. C. Johnson
Betoit
Wis
Good Wall Finish for Attic Bedroom Renovation
Fiberboard insulating material provides a comfortable attic conversion by insulating against heat and cold. It offers an attractive finish in natural color or pastel shades and can be applied to walls and ceilings for harmonious interiors.
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Frank Andrews
Cedar Falls
IDPA
Shirley Ramsdell
Cedar Falls High School
Phyllis Otto
Annie
Miss Casey
H. R. Staats
Eunice Craig
Official
Washington Directory
Optometrists
Theodore B. Bailey
Attorney At Law Loan & Trust
W. Livingston
West Main St
Court House
Chiropractors
Dr, Chas C, Brown
George F. Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Officers
Lloyd Lytle Jane
LW. H. Fulton City
F. Muck
uccHenry Bailey
P. L. Jordan
George Baker Pounceman
Mark Pratt
H. H. Reister
A. L. Griffith
Ruth Church Park Commissioners
Marian S., Bailey
Frank B. Miller
J. B. Lemmon
W. B. Dupuis
Dr. F. Boller
R. F. McFarlane
A. W. Yard
Clarence Jacobs
Harry Montgomery
City Library
Grace H. Stephen
Ruth Lytle Oo
East Main St
A. C. Petarson
Second Ave
Washington
Sherman
Shenandoahan
Washington Dairy
MAC Diesels
Here
Council Bluffs
America
Burlington Trailways
Cantoni Candy Kitchen
Alfred Cantoni
W. Main
Burlington
Walter Williams
United States
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