Des Moines Cruiser to be Launched at Quincy Mass
The U S cruiser Des Moines the first of its class and largest built at Bethlehem Steel Quincy yard will be launched Friday in Quincy Mass Mrs Edwin T Meredith Jr of Des Moines Ill daughter in law of a former Secretary of Agriculture will christen the ship The 716 foot cruiser dwarfs previous models with 112 officers and 1692 men and armament including eight inch triple mounts five inch twin mounts and 40 and 20 mm guns.
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Des Moines
Quincy
Mass
U. S
Bethlehem Steel Co
Mid
Edwin T
Meredith, Jr
Woodrow Wilson
Quincy Yard
U. S. Navy
Tuberculosis Seen Fall In Iowa Says Health Board
Des Moines reports indicate tuberculosis may be on the wane in Iowa. Dr. L H Flancher notes expected annual cases may be lower than in recent years with 640 new cases this year and 623 at the same period last year. The 1944 peak was 1270. the 1925 1926 years were worst. Iowa works with the state tuberculosis association in a joint program since 1937.
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Des Moines
Iowa
L. H. Flancher
Division of Tuberculosis Control
State Department of Health
Department
Flancher
State Tuberculosis Association
Flandher
Poultry Show Ban Sparks Iowa Legal Question
In Des Moines, the Packwood Poultry Assn seeks a ruling from the Attorney General on whether poultry falls under a state quarantine. The case challenges Dr. C. C. Franks by arguing the ban on poultry shows due to Newcastle disease covers only other animals and not fowls.
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Des Moines
Packwood Poultry Assn
Packwood
C. C. Franks
New Castle
Iowa
Enrollment tops 9100 at University of Iowa
Unofficial figures from the University of Iowa show fall enrollment expected to reach a record 9100 students. Classes began yesterday as students filled the campus, with nearly every type of tempera...
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Iowa City
Iowa
U.P
University of Iowa
University housing expanded for record student enrollment
Jary housing is used to accommodate a record number of students. The university assigns students to the field house 1 quonset hut and made over bar racks as well as trailers and the lounges and recreation rooms of permanent dormitories.
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Jary
University
Cargill expands by buying Washington plant Iowa
Cargill announces the purchase of a solvent process soybean plant in Washington Iowa and the sale of its expeller plant in Cedar Rapids Iowa. The Washington plant began operation on September 17 under Hugo Lensch with Elmer Engberg moving to support. William Mackey becomes superintendent at the Cedar Rapids solvent plant overseeing soybean and mixed feed operations.
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Minneapolis
Cargill, Incorporated
Washington
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Cargill
New Washington
Hugo Lensch
Elmer Engberg
Dart Smith
William Mackey
Starching Technique For Embroidered Fabrics
Embroidered sections on blouses neckwear baby clothes and lingerie can be refreshed by brushing a thin starch solution onto the embroidery with a soft cloth before ironing for new life. The article notes a concentrated area and dipping method for best results.
Careful Laundering Tips for Garment Care
Careless washing shows in buttons missing and ridges on fabrics. Fold buttons buckles and zippers inside before using the wringer. Apply light pressure on the rolls to avoid damage. Maintain cautious handling to protect garments.
Davenport Teachers Meet Poised To Welcome 1500
About 1,500 educators are expected in Davenport Iowa for the 48th Southeastern Iowa Teachers Association annual meeting to be held Thursday and Friday. Delegates from Scott Clinton Muscatine Louisa Des Moines Lee Henry Van Buren Iowa Washington Johnson Keokuk Monroe Mahaska Wapello Appanoose Davis and Jefferson counties will attend. Robert White Jr of Burlington High School and Junior College serves as president.
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Davenport
Iowa
Southeastern Iowa Teacher's Association
Scott
Clinton
Muscatine
Louisa
Des Moines
Lee
Henry
van Buren
Washington
Johnson
Keokuk
Monroe
Mahasha
Wapello
Appanoose
Davis
Jefferson
Fox Population Surges Cited as Nature's Mysterious Cycle
Scientists note a recent high tide of fox sightings as evidence that wildlife populations rise and fall despite human efforts. The pattern underscores natural fluctuations influenced by food, habitat, and predation factors.
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