Postponement of Gasoline Rationing Registration Dates in Iowa
Dana Johnson, an organization officer of the Iowa Office of Price Administration, announced postponement of registration dates for gasoline rationing in Iowa. The dates, previously set for Nov 9, 10, and 11, may also push back the effective date of rationing, once planned for Nov 22. Johnson cited insufficient time to prepare the required machinery for registration and said decisions are not final.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Dana ©. Johnson
Des Moines Boy Scout membership climbs with grant aid
Iowa Boy Scout membership for boys and adult volunteers grew 22.2 percent in the past year as nine councils used $37,500 from the Frank Phillips Foundation of Bartlesville Oklahoma to hire extra field men. The rise was announced Friday at Hotel Fort Des Moines during a report meeting of 100 council representatives.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Frank Phillips Foundation, Inc
Bartlesville
Oklo
Fort Des Moines
Shortage Hits Rum-runners In Iowa
Iowa liquor sales surged during wartime as rum-runners moved illicit liquor from Illinois but tire shortages halted that flow. Taverns shifted to Iowa state stores, boosting sales 15.1 percent in the last fiscal year. Now rum-runners are fading and most tavern operators buy from state stores.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Convicted on Charge of Slashing Officer
Guthrie Center Iowa J W Ivers convicted by a jury of assault with intent to inflict bodily injury. Deputy sheriff arrested Ivers in Panora last August 19 and, while taking him to jail, he allegedly slashed the officer’s throat with a knife.
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Guthrie Center
J. W. Ivers
Ivers
Panora
Homecoming Parade At Coe Favors Horse Drawn Carriages
Cedar Rapids Coe college students celebrate Homecoming by riding in hayracks buggies and old stage coaches. Only the football squad and queen candidates ride in automobiles during the parade.
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Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Youth Killed by Car Driver Sought in Des Moines
DES MOINES John W. Casaday Jr. 12 son of Mr and Mrs John Casaday of Fiftieth Street and Broadway was killed Friday when struck by an eastbound car near his home on Highway 6 as he crossed the road. Witnesses said the driver slowed then sped away.
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Des Moines
John W. Casaday, Jr
John Casaday
BR. Fiftieth St
Broadway
Highway 6
Motion Pictures At Party For Boys At Y M C A
Boys party at the YMCA Tonight features Tom Tyler and the Lost Ranch and three comedies The Owl and the Pussy Cat Mickeys Merry Men and The Sunshine Makers The program starts at 7 30 and all boys are invited by the Hi Y sponsor
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Tom Tyler and the
The
Red Cross to Aid Soldiers in Filling Allowance Form
The American Red Cross announces it will help soldiers and dependents complete the official family allowance form under the servicemen dependents allowance act signed June 23 1942. War Department supplied forms and a booklet explain the law. soldiers overseas may obtain forms from commanding officers.
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Washington
L. C
American Red Cross
War Department
Red Cross
Fails to Negotiate Corner In Iowa Crash Injures Motorist
M H Schneberger of Town City missed the Rex Smith corner on Highway 92 five miles east of Washington and his car left the road, went through a fence into a pasture, and struck a ditch. He was taken to Washington county hospital then University hospital Iowa City with head and chest injuries not considered serious. Vehicle heavily damaged.
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M. H. Schneberger
Town City
Rex Smith
Highway 92
Washington
Washington County Hospital
University Hospital
Iowa City
Columbus Junction Man Dies Suddenly
Columbus Junction notices the death of John A. Schlichting 70 a farmer of Old Clifton two miles west of town He died suddenly at 1 30 p m Friday at home while reading a newspaper Born March 30 1872 he leaves a widow two sons a daughter two grandchildren two brothers and a sister Funeral plans await word from his son in California
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Columbus Junction
John A. Schlichting
Old Clifton
Here
Henry
Rebecca Leichlichting
Nellie Johnston
This Place
Cecil
Coneville
John
San Diego
Lois
Davenport
Rudolph
James H. Seehlichting
Ernest Kemp
Conesville
California
Red Cross Aids Soldiers Dependents Across 4000 Communities
Red Cross chapters in nearly 4000 communities mobilize to assist families of service members pending allowance grants. They aim to prevent hardship by furnishing necessary evidence and support for dependents during military service.
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Ectors
Red Cross
Washington County Ballot Features Light Contests and Key Races
Voters in Washington County face a light election with no county contest and a Republican slate without Democratic opposition. Major battles focus on Senate between George Wilson and Clyde Herring, Governor between Burt Hickenlooper and Nels Kraschel, and Congress between Tom Martin and Vern Nall. Polls open 8 AM to 8 PM across 22 precincts with designated voting sites in each ward and township.
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Washington County
George Wilson
Clyde Herring
Burt Hickenlooper
Nels Kraschel
Tom Martin
Vern Nall
Congress
New Excise Tax To Take Effect In U S Sunday
The Treasury says new federal excise taxes take effect November 1 raising costs on liquor tobacco beverages lubrication and photography supplies. They are expected to add about 487.6 million dollars to consumer costs next year and total 6.88 billion more revenue than the prior program. Liquor and tobacco dealers begin inventory to pay the new levies as the tax law expands. Chuska peak in western New Mexico is sacred to the Navajo as Rain Maker home. medicine men only climb it.
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Washington
D.C
America People
Treasury
Chuska Peak
New Mexico
Ballot Candidates Printed For October 21 Election
Voters will see candidate names printed exactly as on the ballot for the upcoming election on October 21. The list appears in official notices and is used to guide voting in the municipal race.
Kensler Deed Case Settled Out of Court
A settlement ended the Kensler deed dispute with Mrs. Phillidet Kensler and Mrs. Mary J Schneelock, both mothers and daughters, dismissing the suit over a residence deed in Washington. Each side pays own costs. Judge Patterson had prepared a ruling before the settlement. The November term opens Nov 3 with Judge Siegers. six new actions are listed for the term along with trial notices.
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Phillidet Kensler
Mary J Schneelock
District Court
Patterson
P. J. Siegers
Newton
Conclude Sunday Services At Christian Tabernacle
Dr. W. B. Black will conclude his meeting series Sunday night at the Christian Tabernacle with a round table discussion. Sunday morning he preaches on "The Great Brotherhood" and the closing sermon is "The Final Blackout" open to the public.
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W. B. Black
Christian Tabernacle
Dr. Black
Great Brotherhood
Washington couples secure multiple October marriage licenses
George Stephen Wolfer and Rose Elaine Rollo of Washington obtained a marriage license yesterday. It was the third license issued in October in Washington county. Claire Darbyshire and Frances Turnipseed, also of Washington, received a license this morning.
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George Stephen Wolfer
Rose Elaine Rollo
Washington
Washington County
Claire Darbyshire
Frances Turnipseed
More Workers Needed to Make Dressings Here
Urgent call from Red Cross room at city hall for more workers on surgical dressings. Started this week with 52 women. double that number needed to reach 41 400 dressings for the army by December 6. Classes organized with about 100 volunteers. aim to enroll 100 women next week and begin production.
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Red Cross
City Hall
Rollie Jurging
Clarence Richards
Ainsworth
R. A. Frink
German raid on southeast England repelled by fighters
About 13 German planes attempted to attack the southeast English coast but were driven off by British fighters and ground defenses. One raider flew over a coastal town causing slight damage to buildings as clouds aided the attackers.
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London
Eng
Health Unit Activity Schedule Summary
Health unit notes weekly events with exams and conferences. Monday at 7:00 p.m. selective service exams in the office. Tuesday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. child health conference in the office. Wednesday 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. child health conference in Wellman. Thursday 2:00 p.m. special women's class conducted by Dr. Church.
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Wellman
Church
Solomons Fight Shows Mixed US Victory Sign
The battle in the Solomons swung with Japan retreating after a sharp clash with US forces. MacArthur’s bombers struck the Japanese fleet near Bula with a cruiser hit and likely damage to a carrier cruiser and destroyer. Secretary Knox urged caution about triumphal claims as Marine and Army units remain engaged in the area.
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United Press
Solomons
United States
Frank Knox
Washington
Knox
MacArthur
Bula
Guadalcanal
Women Preparations for Possible Selective Service Registration
Washington report notes four step plan under study for compulsory registration of women. Roosevelt hinted registration could occur after new legislation and establishment of registration sites. Officials say no decision date yet, with a year or more needed before any action. The president urged mapping of women’s employment and skills nationwide. The piece cites millions of women in various age groups and household roles.
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Washington, D.C
Selective Service
Roosevelt
White House
United States Employment Service
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Fred Reid
Washington Township
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Cairo
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Shalla
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