Iowa drives clothing drive for Russia war sufferers
A public appeal urges Iowa residents to donate usable clothing, blankets, and bedding for Russia's war victims. The drive runs the week of September 24 and is backed by Fox and State theaters, citing scarce sewing materials in Russia. It recalls FDR's 1936 Madison Square Garden remarks on public power and warns of bureaucratic control.
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Iowa
Russia
Motion Picture Theaters of
Fox and
State
Roosevelt
Madison Square Garden
Tall corn stalk in Washington County sparks debate and pride
Washington County's Don Radda grows a reported 28.5 foot tall corn stalk that astonishes locals. The feature mixes praise for agricultural skill with political commentary on left right divisions and government overreach as readers reflect on economy and public discourse.
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Washington County
Don Radda
Lowa
Don Radde
Insect on plate sparks witty party chatter
A playful exchange unfolds at a evacuation party with jokes about vitamin bees and dancing. A senior compliments Scott's Emulsion while a puzzled husband jokes about a stiff shaving brush and a wife painting a bird cage. A Greek temple photo gag features a woman driver warning her husband.
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Scott
Sir Walter
R. H
Candidate Presses Voter as Election Closer
A dialogue shows a candidate urging a vote and a voter replying he will back the other man. The voter concedes familiarity with the candidate but not with the rival, highlighting campaign tensions and voter caution.
Humorous wartime dialogue about work and danger
A quick exchange jokes about foreman status and jealousy. A riveter notes the risk of a thirty third story and the whistle at quitting time. A patient complains of body aches and the doctor quips about being a herring, highlighting workplace peril and absurdity.
Lard Sold in Bottles Across Central and South America
Report notes liquid lard sold by the bottle in parts of Central and South America due to extreme heat. Observers say hot weather prevents solidification, affecting storage and use.
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Central
South America
Maternity Stalls and Calf Pens on Dairy Farms
The guideline calls for at least one maternity stall and one calf pen for four calves on every dairy farm that raises replacements. The setup aims to improve calf care and herd replacement management.
Safe drinking water signs enforce purity before use
A trained soldier must have water passes medical officer approval before drinking from any source. The rule requires posted safe drinking signs to indicate water safety.
Going My Way Tops Paramount Screen Classics, Crowd Says
The State Theatre opened Going My Way to strong praise with Bing Crosby Barry Fitzgerald Frank McHugh and Leo McCarey highlighted. The film features songs by Crosby Rise Stevens and the Robert Mitchell choir plus traditional carols and jokes and portrays three priests centering on Father O Malley Father Fitzgibbon and Father O Dowd. It is described as a human interest entertainment with humor pathos and emotional punch concluding a masterpiece of entertainment.
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Hollywood
Frank Butler
Frank Cavett
Leo McCarey
Bing Crosby
Barry Fitzgerald
Frank McHugh
James Brown
Jean Heather
Gene Lockhart
Rise Stevens
Porter Hall
Fortunio Bonanova
Chuck” O'Malley
Bing
Fitzgibbon
Fitzgerald
Crosby
Barry
Hitler Gang Opens At Fox Theatre In Realistic Portrayal
The Hitler Gang opened last night at the Fox Theatre. Hollywood actors portray Nazi leaders with striking accuracy including Robert Watson as Hitler, delivering a vivid dramatic history of the Nazi rise to power on screen.
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Fox
Robert Watson
Hitler
Hitler Gang praised as informative screen epic
Review notes the film The Hitler Gang features Martin Kososleck as Goebbels Alexander Pope as Goering Victor Varconi as Hess and Luis Van Rooten as Himmler. It is described as informative educational and entertaining.
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Goebbels
Alexander Pope
Goering
Victor Varconi
Hess
Luis van Rooten
Himmier
Farmers School Gets New Teacher For Fall Term
Riverside area reports Mrs. Glenn Cray will teach the Farmers School for four months while a second teacher is unavailable until January 1. The district aims to open the fall term with Cray as instructor, supplementing with the other teacher later.
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Riverside
Farmers School
Glenn Cray
Mary Baschnagel
Francis
Cedar Rapids
Inlaw
A. J. Baschnagel
Ralph McKee
Joceta Baschnagel
Harry Wollrab
Wollrab
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Richard Milton
Allan Younkin
Anna Younkin
Fresno
Calif
Ponca City
Yale
Okla
Wichita
Kan
William Wingler
Veterans’ Hospital
Des Moines
Emma Shebanek
Davenport
Rose Shebanek
Mary
Paul Libenguth
Joseph Libenguth
C. H. Rosens
Moline
Tl., Were Guests Here In the Home of Mrs. Rosene’s Mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Kiefer
Robert
Marie Kinsey
Holy Angels Academy
Clinton
Bernardsey
Ernst Family Hosts Surprise Guests in Crawfordsville
Yvonne Ernst of Burlington visited her parents in Crawfordsville on the weekend. She arrived with her brother in service and their father from Cresco, delighting the family and hosting guests at home.
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Ernst
Cresco
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Yvonne Ernst
Burlington
Weekend visit and family news from Burlington
Mrs. William Ernst and Velma Blair of Burlington visited Mrs. Wim Ernst. Ernst invited her father from Cresco and a brother in the army from Ellis Illinois. The Red Cross room reopened after material delays. A member logged 200 hours of Red Cross work. Pastor Frederick Westbrook returned from a brief vacation with his parents near Grandview.
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William Ernst
Velma Blair
Burlington
Wim, Ernst
I. Os
Ernst
Cresco
Ellis, Ill
Red Cross
Frederick Westbrook
Methodist Church
Grandview
Brighton Community Notes From Sept 7 Social Roundup
A local column lists greetings and visits across towns. Beryl Lundin of California arrives from Elliott with family to see Robert Lundin. Dr and Mrs J N Irwin visit daughters in Boston and Detroit. Various residents travel, host visitors, and attend family events including a hospital visit for Pvt Walker Parcell and a death in Wayland.
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Beryl Lundin
California
Elliott
Iowa
San Francisco
Southwest Pacific
Obituary notes and family visits in Burlington region
Bergh dies Sunday with funeral held Wednesday. Mrs. Lloyd Loeffler and Mrs. Nellie Brown visit Burlington where Loeffler meets her new grandson born to Clyde Crile at Burlington hospital Sunday. Brown stays to care for Crile children. Mrs. George Howard and her son travel to San Diego to visit husband Cpl. Howard.
Grandview Bits: injuries, school opening, and local notes
At Grandview Sept 7 Mrs. J B Hanley was accidentally hurt by a sheep Friday and is improving. Mr and Mrs Omer Green visited Delbert Maxwell. School started with 12 pupils and Vera Kos as teacher. Mrs Leo Gislain hosted the Royal Neighbors with strong attendance. G G Griffith tiling his farm. Mildred Karns ill but improving.
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Grandview
J. B. Hanley
Omer Green
Delbert Maxwell
Vera Kos
Leo Gislain
G. G. Griffith
Mildred Karns
Soybean Hay Liked by Dairy Cows For Feed
Dairy cows show preference for soybean hay as a nutritious forage option. Farmers report good digestion and steady intake, with cattle readily consuming the roughage in their rations.
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