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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1950

Page

2

Dr. Lewis C. Dow 72 Dies Suddenly in Marion

Dr. Lewis C. Dow, 72, died suddenly at his Marion home. A longtime dentist, he would have begun his 52nd year in practice Thursday. He was born in Port Byron Ill, educated at Western College and Northwestern University Dental School, and married Alice Lillie in 1904. Surviving: wife, two sons, a daughter, seven grandchildren, a sister. Services at Yocom Murdoch chapel. callers welcome Friday afternoon.

Lewis C. Dow Eighth Avenue Marion Port Byron Ill Western College Washington Northwestern University Dental School Alice Lillie Marion Congregational Church Trojan Lodge A. F A. M Iowa State Dental Association Charles Dow Port Washington N. Y James Dow Iowa City Jean Fenton Norwalk Conn Grace McMichael Yocom-Murdoch

Marion Bowling Alley Special Rates Ad

League season is over alleys are open for play from seven to eleven at night. Special rates offered to parties. Rent an alley by the hour at Marion Bowling Alley.

Marion

Carpenter couple returns from Harlan visit

Mr and Mrs W B Carpenter spent a week with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred Louis jr in Harlan before returning home.

W. B. Carpenter Harlan Fred Louis, Jr

Wilkinsons Attend Funeral in Platteville For LeRoy Spink

Mr and Mrs Sam M Simmer son Mr and Mrs L M Wilkinson Mrs Emma Wilkinson Mrs Anna Wilkinson and Thomas Wilkinson travel to Platteville Wisconsin on Wednesday to attend funeral services for their cousin LeRoy Spink.

Sam M. Simmerson L. M. Wilkinson Emma Wilkinson Anna Wilkinson Thomas Wilkinson Platteville, Wis LeRoy Spink

Store Hours All Marion Businesses Asked by Chamber

The Marion Chamber of Commerce requests all local business houses to set uniform hours. The appeal aims to streamline shopping times and support city commerce. Public notice urges cooperation from merchants and customers alike.

Marion Chamber of Commerce

Easter Week Notices and Community Announcements in Marion

Local items include Good Friday library hours set noon to 3 pm, Easter candy ads, and society notes. Guests visiting Englewood and Des Moines travelers, church events, and membership awards are listed. A Marion high school basketball banquet is planned for April 13, with tickets at local drug stores. Union Good Friday services will run 1 to 3 pm at Marion Methodist church with ministers delivering brief sermons.

Marion Chamber of Commerce Marion High School Indian Creek Country Club Union Marion Methodist Church Marion Christ

Savanna Woman and Reedquist Guests Visit Blakeslee Family

Mrs. W. G. Bowen of Savanna Ir along with her daughter Mrs. Don Reedquist of Ottumwa and Mrs Reedquist's daughters Caroline and Virginia were guests Wednesday in the Fred M Blakeslee home.

W. G. Bowen Savanna, Ir Don Reedquist Ottumwa Reedquist Caroline Virginia Fred M. Blakeslee

Mrs Scott Heads Home After Visits In Washington And New Orleans

Mrs Donald Scott, visiting her mother Mrs W J Goodyear, departed for New Orleans with plans to stop in Washington DC to see her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Robert Hibner. Her son William Robert Scott, a Tulane University student, is to receive a degree.

Robert M. Stull Englewood Colo L. A. Franke Stull Robert Franke Mr. Stull Herbert Powell Cedar Rapids Donald Scott W. J. Goodyear New Orleans Robert Hibner Washington, D. C

Brannan Plan Debate Slated for Linn County Young Republicans

The Brannan plan will be debated before Linn County Young Republicans at 8 p.m. Friday at Sokol hall 415 Third Street SE in Cedar Rapids. Central City president of the Linn County Farm Bureau Leland Auld will speak against the plan with Paul Benner director of the Iowa Production and Marketing Administration. Rex Conn of The Gazette will moderate.

Brannan Linn County Young Republicans Sokol Hall Third Street Leland

Northeast Jackstones and Marbles Results

The northeast jackstone and marble contest held Thursday morning announced winners and runners up. Garfield school took class A jackstones and marbles with Karen Lupton, Norma Green, Tom Robison, Tyrone Bennett among the top finishers.

Garfield School Jackstones Karen Lupton Norma Green Marbles Tom Robison Tyrone Bennett Arthur—Marbles Gray Williams John Wilfong Jim Williams Marjorie Merritt Pat Halloran Judy Crooks Mary Doty Polk—Marbles Garrin Halsch David Stratton Andy Weber David Hoyt Nancy Burl

Friday Tournament Details At Local Schools

Incoming players Iningham and Felicia Ford compete in class B along with Marianne Holtz and Judy Ford. The event starts Friday at 9 a.m. at Lincoln Hayes Van Buren and Taylor schools.

Ingham Felicia Ford Marianne Holtz Judy Ford Lincoln Hayes van Buren Taylor

Mrs Evan Payn Dies After Long Illness in Solon

Mrs. Evan Payn 77 of Solon died in an Iowa City hospital at 12 50 a m Thursday after a long illness. Born near Solon Dec 22 1872 she lived there all her life. Surviving are husband a daughter Mrs Leo Stinocher of Moline four sons Earl and George at home Lyle of Cedar Rapids Norval of El Paso two sisters Mrs John Eggenberg and Mrs Cora Kessler of Iowa City and a brother Mike Walters near Solon Services will be at Solon Methodist church at 4 p m Saturday Rev S V Williams. Burial in Oakland cemetery. Friends may call at Brosh funeral home Solon.

Solon Evan Payn Iowa City Leo Stinocher Moline Earl Boarts George Payn Lyle Payn Cedar Rapids Norval Payn el Paso Texas John Eggenberg Cora Kessler Mike Walters Near Solon Solon Methodist Church S. V. Williams Oakland Cemetery Brosh Funeral Home

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