New Cedar Falls Hydroelectric Plant Opens
Cedar Falls officials hailed the new 192000 dollar municipal hydroelectric plant on the Cedar River, now operating and supplying more than half the city’s minimum electrical needs. The plant joins a small group of Iowa cities owning such facilities, with nearby Waverly Fort Dodge Ottumwa and others pursuing similar projects. Engineers estimate 23 tons of water flow per second through the turbines, each unit delivering 800 horsepower and 600 kilowatts.
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Cedar River
Cedar Falls
Fea
Waverly
Fortage
Ottumwa
Independence
Lowalis
Manchester
Cedar Rapida
Orles City
Humboldt
Unison
Death by Gas Sign Highlights Silent Dangers
A western city reports a grim mural stating that 167 persons died last year from gas inhalation, 11 inhaled it, 9 struck a match, and 147 stepped on it. The sign underscores the lethal risk of gas accidents and urges caution.
Nomination Papers Circulated for Two Mayoral Candidates
Nomination papers for Sam Donahey and Clyde V. Brown for mayor have been circulated. An advertisement extols a truss product the Life Saver, claiming it prevents rupture and offers comfort, with a testimonial from Wm J. S. of Des Moines, Ia, and listing authorized agents in the city.
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Sam Donahey
Clyde V. Brown
Wm J. S
Des Moines
The
United States Truss Co
The Rocking Chair Brigade and Hospital Praise
Column recounts Joe Wright’s hospital visit and praise for Washington County hospital staff. Mentions 1941 Trailer Show in Chicago with mobile homes priced from 500 to 3600 dollars and government bids for 3000 to 5000 units. Notes YW hospitality event with Ruth Flood to host a newcomers party at the Y and updates from the D A R conference in Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W
Ruth Flood
Sioux City
Corbett
Burlington
G. A. Chilgren
The Man It Married cast shimmers with top stars
Oscar Schisgall’s Liberty Magazine story inspires a film headed by Darryl F. Zanuck. Joan Bennett stars as a wife who discovers her husband is a stranger, with Francis Lederer as the husband delivering a standout performance. Lloyd Nolan and Anna Sten play compelling roles alongside Otto Kruger, Maria Ouspenskaya, Ludwig Stossel, and Johnny Russell in this dramatic ensemble.
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Oscar Schisgall
Liberty Magazine
Hollywood
Joan Bennett
Francis Lederer
Lloyd Nolan
Anna Sten
Whone
Joan
Darryl F. Zanuck
Otto Kruger
Maria Ouspenskaya
Ludwig Stossel
Johnny Russell
Northwestern traffic school aids Evanston safety drive
National Safety Honors Evanston Illinois seeks national safety honors for 1940 citing only four auto deaths in the first five months. The city credits scientific traffic control, with Northwestern University running a traffic school for policemen nationwide. Evanston’s police traffic bureau trains officers in safety engineering and selective law enforcement and promotes safety education.
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National Safety
Evanston
Northwestern University
Northwestern
Train Strikes Car Killing Two Lovell Brothers
Two farm boys Roland Lovell 16 and Eugene Lovell 14 died when a Great Western passenger train struck their car two miles southwest of Reinbeck. They were en route to Sunday school and had dinner plans for their parents twenty wedding anniversary. The northbound train carried the wrecked car 1,320 feet along the tracks. The impact hurled the car’s motor away from the wreckage.
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Grundy Center
Great Western
Reinbeck
Roland Lovell
Eugene
Lovell
Auxiliary Ship Request Cited as Vital by Rear Admiral
Rear Admiral Samuel M. Robinson, chief of the bureau of ships, told the House Naval Affairs Committee that the request for 200,000 additional tons of auxiliary shipping is vitally needed. He said the ships, mainly tankers, could play a role in the British aid program.
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Samuel M. Robinson
Bureau of Ships
House
Naval Affairs Committee
University of Hard Knocks: A Local Leader's Path
A prominent community businessman recalls growing up with only schooling until age twelve and working thereafter. He reflects on missing a college diploma, yet credits self made education via practical work and craftsmanship to his success and civic leadership.
Medal of Experience A Humble Graduate Moment
A speaker recalls making a self awarded gold medal labeled University of Experience with Graduate beneath. He uses it as a reminder when feeling down, noting he earned his place through hard work and does not mean to brag.
No College Education Yet Deep Real Learning Claim
A speaker reflects with pride on self-guided learning despite not completing college. He argues his practical knowledge surpasses that of many with formal schooling and greater opportunities. The remark underscores informal pursuit of knowledge and personal achievement over credentials.
Remark to Him on University of EExperience Graduates
A speaker tells the subject that if 96 percent more graduates from the University of EExperience existed, the world would be better off. The remark underscores praise for the individual’s character and contributions.
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University of
Conrys Take Home Edwards Vacated Roy Steeles Move
NORTH OREGON March 11 This community notes several moves: Lloyd Edwards to a farm on highway 92 Roy Steeles to Washington Conrys to the Edwards vacated property and the Hall family moving to the Davis place vacated by Conrys. The Beenblossoms move into Hiniger’s vacated home and Hiniger relocates near Columbus Junction. A Guernsey calf was purchased in Oskaloosa and two new pupils join Oregon No 3 school. Rev Milan Thompson and family visit, with Milan returning for the Almeda and Jimmie Beenblossoms. Continuous moving and new neighbors mark local life.
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C. H. Beenblossom
North
Oregon
Lloyd Edwards
Highway 92
Roy Steeles
Washington
Conrys
Edwards
Hall
Davis Place
Dale Been Blossom
Hiniger
Columbus Junction
A. W. McConnell
Kenneth
Oskaloosa
Frank Henderson
Donald Pearson
Steeles
Oregon No. 3 School
Joella
Harold
Richard
Milan Thompson
Milan
Almeda
Jimmie
Charles Beenblossom
Morris Beenblossom
Joel
Mrs Roosevelt vacationing in Florida during trip
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, wife of the U S president, is on a brief Florida vacation. Departing Washington by airliner, she told reporters she has no plans to do a single thing during the trip.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
U. S
Florida
Washington
Van Winkle Recalls Panama Letter From Canal Zone
Max Van Winkle, a department engineer in Christobal, Panama Canal Zone, writes vivid scenes of life there. He describes motorized equipment, jungle dangers from snakes and insects, exotic wildlife, and the peaceful Caribbean coast, plus daily life details in a modern Panamanian city.
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Warren van Winkle
Brighton
Max
Christobal
Canal Zone
Panama
van Winkle
Washington
Hitler
Republic of
Gatun
C. Z
Panamenian
United States
San Hlas
Jamaica
Honor Roll List and Junior High Play Details
Crawfordsville report lists high school honor roll for the fourth six weeks with seniors Mildred Anderson Violet Fletcher Betty Lowe Gladys Rose and juniors Anna Mae Graber Doris Graber Jane Maxwell William Jones Russell Miller sophomores Leah Anderson Dorothy Rees Margaret Williams Evelyn Williams and freshmen Gwyneth Davies Kathryn Reschley Wilma Wooley with respective GPAs. The annual Junior High Program on Friday March 14 features Mr Leichty directing a two act play Mr and Mrs Vernon White.
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Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Mildred Anderson
Violet Fletcher
Betty Lowe
Gladys Rose
Anna Mae Graber
Doris Graber
Jane Maxwell
William Jones
Russell Miller
Leah Anderson
Dorothy Rees
Margaret Williams
Evelyn Williams
Gwyneth Davies
Kathryn Reschley
Wilma Wooley
Leichty
Vernon White
Death in the Pot illustrated sermon by Rev. Vaneda H Courtney
Rev. Vaneda H Courtney presents Death in the Pot as the illustrated sermon for the Foursquare revival. A large crowd attended Monday night despite poor weather, with visitors from Newton and Fairfield. A Bible contest between men and women draws interest, twelve eligible for a prize for bringing visitors. Dr Courtney will speak on When a Colored Man Gets Religion with negro spirituals by the church quartet and the youth choir Wednesday night. Services continue nightly except Saturday. public invited.
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Vaneda H. Courtney
Newton
Fairfield
Courtney
Foursquare Church
Young People's Choir
British Raid Destroys Ships and Captures Prisoners
London reports a daring British operation on the Nazi held Lofoten islands near Norway. The attack destroyed 11 German ships a munitions plant and captured 225 military prisoners in Britain s first combined naval and land strike on occupied territory since the war began.
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London
Lofoten
Islands
Norway
Arctic Circle
Britain
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STEN
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Novelty & Cartoon
FOX
Iowa
Washington Dairy
Fox Theatre
Mighty March Savings
Bliss Coffee
Sturgeon Bay
Kalona
del Monte Pineapple
Silver Crest
Farmers’ Co-operative Store
Iowa Avenue
Zane Grey
Robert Young
Randolph Scott
Mat
Rocking Chair
Joe Wright
Joe
St. Peter
Washington County
Chicago
Carlsbad
New Mexico
James
J. W. Lewis Sr
J. W. Lewis
Pearl Elder
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
Shannon
Nellie Tripp
Rear Admiral Robinson
University of Hard Knocks
Mrs. Roosevelt
J. J. McConnell
Wright McConnell
Mac M. Davis
Orie O'Connor
Howard Beenblossom
Ed. Davis
Smith
Kenneth Lemon
Will Lemon
Iowa City
Vernon Fletcher
Madison
Frank Fletcher
Wyman
Olds
Salem
J. C. Mitchell
Allen Conrad
Myrna
Waterloo
Mitchells
Everette Mitchell
Conrads
Bruce Hanna
Lacy
Ruby Hinton
C. C. Moorhead
John Martin
Paul
J. C. Wooley
Columbia
Harry
Journal
Harsted
Lototen Islands
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