FFA To Hold Victory Centenary Convention in Cedar Rapids
More than 1 000 high school vocational agriculture students FFA advisers and friends will attend the Iowa Association of Future Farmers of America convention in Cedar Rapids Friday and Saturday. Sessions at the Roosevelt and Montrose hotels feature four business meetings a banquet parade and a 100 piece FFA band with national officers and agricultural leaders noted.
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FFA
Iowa Association of Future Farmers of America
Cedar Rapids
State Board of Vocational Education
Roosevelt
Montrose
H. T. Hall
Iowa
McLaughlins Were Pioneers At Monticello
Rex Conn recalls the McLaughlin family roots at Monticello Iowa. James McLaughlin born 1809 in County Cork settled in Jones County after 1837 and his descendants built a large farming operation near Castle Grove. The article traces land grants signed by Polk and Fillmore and the family’s enduring homestead now owned by Clarence A. McLaughlin’s line.
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Gazette
McLaughlin
Monticello
James Mclaughlin
John A
James N. McLaughlin
James
Jones County
Onticello
Castle Grove Township
Lovell Township
County Cork
Ireland
America
Mary Hill
Whitehall
N. Y
West
Chicago
William Clark
Clark
Daniel Warvel
Hugh Owen
Mcdaughlin
Clarence A. McLaughlin
James K. Polk
Millard Fillmore
John Atkins
John Higgins
Stephen Hempstead
Iowa
Dubuque
John A. McLaughlin
Aliie Downer
Farm land boom warning from USDA report
A USDA Economic Bureau report warns of a looming land boom risk similar to postwar periods. It notes farm real estate up 13 percent in the year to March 1 and 71 percent above 1935 39 levels, with rising resale of farms and heavy debts on many farms despite lower total mortgage debt.
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Usda Bureau of Agricultural Economics
U. S
Liotta
North Carolina
South Carolina
Kentucky
Tennessee
Indiana
Colorado
Wyoming
New England
Agriculture Faces Readjustment Problems At Ames
Agricultural economist Walter B. Garver of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago told Iowa Bankers Association and county planning committeemen at Iowa State College that postwar demand for relief feeding may ease but surpluses could grow. He warned parity price levels may be hard to maintain if farm wages are included in parity calculations and predicted higher production costs with lower relative farmer income. The meeting covered soil conservation and outside bank farm programs with plans for an agricultural credit school and regional discussions with college representatives.
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Ames
Walter B. Garver
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Iowa State College
Iowa Bankers Association
Banker’s Association
Garver
Europe
Agricultural Committee
Agricultural Planning Committee
K. V. McDonald
Estherville
Association
J. Keith Noll
Cedar Rapids
Warren Garst
Jefferson
F. L. Sawyer
Centerville
Loveland Sees Iowa Meeting 1946 Crop Acreage Goal
A. J. Loveland, PMA director in Iowa,said farmers likely meet 1946 goals for corn and overall crop acres. Soybean acreage lags about 15 percent, with a $2.04 a bushel bean price guarantee aiding effort. Iowa targets: 1,950,000 acres soybeans and 11,450,000 acres corn, near last year’s planted levels.
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Iowa
A. J. Loveland
Loveland
Department of Agriculture
Washington
PMA
Horse Shoeing Arrives in England with Norman Conquest
The 1066 Norman invasion under William the Conqueror brought shoeing of horses to England enhancing horse care and military mobility across the realm.
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England
Normandy
William the Conqueror
Marian Spence and Al Van Fossen Married at Presbyterian Church
Marian Spence daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Spence and Albert Van Fossen son of Mrs Walter E Van Fossen were married at 4 pm Saturday at the Presbyterian church by Rev C V R De Jong. The ceremony featured nuptial music and pink and white floral decor with a white Bible bouquet for the bride.
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Marian Spence
Frank Spence
Albert van Fossen
Walter E. van Fossen
Presbyterian Church
C. V. R. de Jong
Irvin L. Ford
Gene Jacobs
Mary Ives
Stanley Potter
William Wahl
Richard Price
Gaylord Pagle
Cedar Rapids
Virginia Fairley
Marion
van Fossen
Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Company
Army Air Corps
Coe College
Ivanhoe Club Picnic Plans With Local Hosts
The Ivanhoe club plans a Monday noon picnic hosted by Mrs. Willys O. Hulin of 1060 Fourth Avenue with Mrs. N. P. Vanderlinden and Mrs. Byron Ambdenstock assisting. Mrs. Andrew P. Munsen will present a program on Famous Gardens.
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Ivanhoe Club
Willys O. Hulin
Fourth Avenue
N. P. Vanderlinden
Byron Ambdenstock
Andrew P. Munsen
Marion Club Meets Wednesday For Day Lilies Program
The Marion Nature and Garden club will meet Wednesday with Mrs. F. E. Luse at 1430 Thirteenth Avenue. Pauline Naso will present the program titled Day Lilies.
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Marion Nature and Garden Club
F. E. Luse
Thirteenth Avenue
Pauline Naso
Marion Linn D A R Luncheon Hosts Guest Day
The Marion Linn chapter of the D A R invites members to a 1:30 p.m. dessert luncheon at a local cafe. Speaker will be Mrs. Faye McMartin of Tama.
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Marion Linn
Faye McMartin
Tama
A and H Appliance Service Ad for Floor Work
Local ad for floor sanding and lawnmower sharpening services by A. and H. Appliance Service. Includes contact phone number 969 for scheduling and inquiries.
Hairdressers Association Meeting For Two Misses
Miss Stella Thiemann and Miss Lois Lepley travel to Des Moines to attend a National Hairdressers association meeting and expect to return Tuesday evening.
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Stella Thiemann
Lois Lepley
Des Moines
National Hairdressers Association
Musical Literary Club Meet Led by Miss Edna Roberts
The Musical Literary club will meet Monday evening with Miss Edna Roberts in charge of the program. The first division will handle the opening portion.
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Edna Roberts
Marion lodge to hold special meeting for third degree
Marion lodge No. 6 A F and A M invites members to a special meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. for work in the third degree. Prior attendance required for degree work and progression within the craft.
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Marion Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Swedish Massage Ad for Mary Fensterman
Mrs. Mary Fensterman advertises Swedish massage services at 303 13th Street with phone contact 239 J. for appointments and information.
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Mary Fensterman
13Th St
Soldier James Knapp Returns from Camp McCoy Europe
Pfe. James Knapp is home from Camp McCoy Wisconsin with his discharge. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John Knapp and was in Europe for 15 months. His wife and their son reside at 885 Avenue.
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Clarence A. McLaughlin
Grace Noble
Helen
Iowa State College
James Noble McLaughlin
William D
John A. McLaughlin
Blanche Noble
Clarence McLaughlin
Myrna McCorkle
Quimby
Pfe
James Knapp
Camp McCoy
Wis
Knapp
John Knapps
Europe
Car
Avenue
Miss Virginia Sloan Honored at Breakfast Before April Wedding
Edith and Jeanette Hagerman hosted a breakfast for Miss Virginia Sloan with Easter basket decor and a rabbit poem announcement. Guests included Mrs. N A Titler, Mrs. Robert Sloan, Rita Milton, Charlotte Lillie, Mrs. Roy Quaas, Carol Cook, Mrs. Robert Mollenhauer, Mrs. Warren Wickham, and Yvonne Knapp from several towns as Sloan prepares to wed Robert Titler on April 28.
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Virginia Sloan
Robert Titler
Edith
Jeanette Hagerman
Robert Hagermans
Howard Knapp
Alburnett
Miss Sloan
Robert Sloan
Mr. Titler
N. A. Titler
Marion
Rita Milton
Charlotte Lillie
Roy Quaas
Carol Cook
Robert Mollenhauer
Cedar Rapids
Warren Wickham
Martelle
Yvonne Knapp
Mt. Vernon
Blessings Visit Cedar Rapids Relative Then Panama
Mrs Jack W Blessing and her children Jane and Jackie arrived from Fort Belvoir Virginia to visit her mother Mrs C W Biggs. Mas Blessing left Fort Belvoir for Panama where he will be stationed with the army engineers. Mrs Blessing and the children will join him in Panama next month. Mas Blessing's parents reside in Cedar Rapids.
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Jack W. Blessing
Jane
Jackie
Fort Belvoir
C. W. Biggs
Mas. Blessing
Panama
Army Engineers
Royal Arch Masons Meet Schedules Nearby Visit
Dr. R E Leidigh plans weekend with parents Mr and Mrs Scott Leidigh at Davenport. He will attend a state meeting of Royal Arch Masons at Museatine Tuesday and Wednesday.
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R. E. Leidigh
Scott Leidigh
Davenport
Royal Arch Masons
Museatine
Women’s Relief Corps Meeting in Memorial Hall
The Women’s Relief Corps will convene Wednesday afternoon in Memorial hall for a program and refreshments. The event calls for members to attend and enjoy a brief program followed by light refreshments.
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Women’s Relief Corps
Memorial Hall
Sunshine Club Meeting and White Elephant Sale
The Sunshine club schedules a Tuesday gathering led by Mrs. Charles Bal com. A white elephant sale will be held as part of the event.
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The
Sunshine Club
Charles Balcom
New Art Club to Meet Friday With Mrs Harmon Bailey
The New Art club will hold a meeting on Friday led by Mrs. Harmon Bailey. The gathering invites members and expects discussion of upcoming projects and club activities.
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New Art Club
Harmon Bailey
Trojan lodge to meet at 8 p.m. Friday
The Trojan lodge of A F and A M will conduct its meeting at 8 o clock Friday evening. Members gather to discuss lodge business and upcoming activities at the regular meeting place.
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Trojan Lodge
A.F
A.M
Chapter CS PEO Meeting With Mrs Leidigh Tuesday
Chapter CS PEO will meet Tuesday with Mrs. R. E. Leidigh to discuss current plans and activities. The gathering aims to review projects and coordinate schedules for upcoming events.
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P.E.O
R. E. Leidigh
Milwaukee Woman's Club Dessert Luncheon Set
The Milwaukee Woman's club will meet in the K. V. cafe for a dessert luncheon Thursday. Reservations are to be made by Wednesday with Mrs. O. W. Lundquist or Mrs. Warren Johnson. A veterans party has been postponed.
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Milwaukee Woman’s Club
K. V. Cafe
O. W. Lundquist
Warren Johnson
W.S.A. Club Meets Friday with Wooldridge Hostess
The W.S.A. club will meet Friday with Mrs. B I Wooldridge. Mrs. Ivan F Mann will assist.
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W.S.A. Club
B. I. Wooldridge
Ivan F. Mann
Cheerful Companions and Men’s Brotherhood Meet at Church
The Christian church Cheerful Companions class and the Men's Brotherhood will hold a joint meeting at the church Tuesday at 7 30. An auction sale will be held to raise money for the church organ fund.
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Christian Church Cheerful Companions
Men's Brotherhood
Congregational Picnic Plans With Kendall Family Host
Emma Kendall and Adeliza Daniels join Mrs. Karl W. Kendall for a Wednesday picnic at the Congregational church circles meeting. The event gathers local church members for an afternoon social.
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Emma Kendall
Adeliza Daniels
Congregational Church
Karl W. Kendall
Garden slides charm Cedar Rapids club gathering
Mrs. George E. Beattie of Cedar Rapids attended a Thursday afternoon meeting of the Ladies Progressive club at Mrs. Lydia Gillmore's home. Colored slides of Mrs. Beattie's garden were shown. Guests included Mrs. E. T. Brockman and Mrs. Jesse Starry.
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George E. Beattie
Cedar Rapids
Ladies Progressive Club
Lydia Gillmore
Beattie
E. T. Brockman
Jesse Starry
Shireman Family Hosts Visitor From Santa Monica
Mrs Fréd Shireman and granddaughter Mrs Jack Stark return to Marion after a visit at Vinton. Mrs Stark, whose home is Santa Monica California, is staying with the Shireman family.
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Fréd Shireman
Jack Stark
Marion
Vinton
Wallace Birth Announced for Donald Wallace Family
Mr and Mrs Carl D Wallace announce the birth of a daughter on April 6 to their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Donald R Wallace of New Hampton.
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Carl D. Wallace
Donald R. Wallace
New Hampton
Miss Nelson Weds John LeVin Jr in Marion Ceremony
Eleanor M Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred W Nelson and John LeVin Jr son of Mr and Mrs John LeVin were married Saturday at Marion Presbyterian church. Clergyman C V R De Jong officiated before guests as bouquets and white snapdragons adorned the altar. The couple plans to live in Marion after a wedding trip to the South.
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Eleanor M. Nelson
Fred W. Nelson
John LeVin, Jr
John LeVin
Marion Presbyterian Church
C. V. R. de Jong
Irvin L. Ford
de Jong
Elsie Nelson
Dayton
Ohio
Robert LeVin
Merle Robison
George Brousseau
O. O. Kieckhaefer
Westminster Guild
Marion High School
LeVin
Army Air Corps
South Pacific
Cedar Rapids
South
Marion
Marshs Journey to Meet War Bride in Chicago
Mr and Mrs Fay Marsh travel to Chicago to meet their daughter in law Mrs Robert Marsh a British war bride who arrived there Saturday. Mr and Mrs Robert Marsh will visit Marion the first of the week.
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Fay Marsh
Chicago
Robert Marsh
Mrs
Marion
Two Former Army Nurses Employed at Vaughan Veterans Hospital
Catherine Peckosh of Marion and Mary O Meara of Central City, former army nurses, are now employed at Vaughan Veterans hospital in Chicago. Both women are daughters of local families and join the hospital staff.
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Catherine Peckosh
L. E. Peckosh
Marion
Mary O'Meara
Frank O’mearas
Central City
Vaughan Veterans Hospital
Chicago
Church Ladies Union Luncheon Set for Thursday
The Christian church Ladies union will entertain Thursday at 1 p.m. with a luncheon in the church. Hostesses include the Mines, Carl Michel, Ray C. McCalley, Cecil Albright, Carl Cherry, Elmer Cherry and Karl Caraway.
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The
Christian Church Ladies Union
Mines
Carl Michel
Ray C. McCalley
Cecil Albright
Carl Cherry
Elmer Cherry
Karl Caraway
Mrs Hannah Freeman Visits Atkins Family Hosts
Mrs Hannah Freeman of Atkins is the guest of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs O Ress during a brief family visit.
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Hannah Freeman
Atkins
Mrs. O. Ress
John Heffron Recovers After Illness
John Heffron of 1475 Eleventh Street has been ill for several weeks and is now recovering.
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John Heffron
Eleventh Street
Alburnett Woman Visits Aunt and Dubuque Guests
Dixie Lee Martin of Alburnett weekend guest of her aunt Mrs May Vahl. Mr and Mrs William Vahl of Dubuque are guests of Mr Vahl's mother.
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Dixie Lee Martin
Alburnett
May Vahl
William Vahl
Dubuque
Mr. Vahl
U S Circle Hosts Wednesday Program
Mrs E D Jack will entertain the U S circle on Wednesday with Mrs C C Scott and Mrs Carl Falcon in charge of the program and arrangements.
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E. D. Jack
U. S. Circle
C. C. Scott
Carl Falcon
Mary Lowe Dickinson Circle to Meet With Lang Family
Mary Lowe Dickinson circle of the King’s Daughters will meet Tuesday evening at the Lang home. Miss Elizabeth Brown conducts devotions, and Miss Irma Steen presents the program.
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Mary Lowe Dickinson
King’s Daughters
Fred J. Lang
Elizabeth Brown
Irma Steen
National Association of Railroad Employees Meet Friday
The National Association of Retired Railway Employees will meet at 2 p.m. Friday in Memorial Hall to conduct its regular session and discuss upcoming events.
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National Association of
Memorial Hall
Methodist church board meeting at 8 p.m.
The Methodist church board of Pasa will meet at 8 p.m. Monday to discuss church affairs and upcoming plans.
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The
Methodist Church Board of
Pasa
Monay
Concord Club to Meet Friday Evening with Starrys
The Concord Agricultural and Literary club will hold its meeting Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Starry as hosts.
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Concord Agricultural and Literary Club
Mrs. Harlan Starry
DeMolay Mothers Sponsor Picnic Dinner in Ma son Temple
The DeMolay Mothers circle hosts a 6:30 p.m. Monday picnic dinner at the Masonic temple to honor Linn chapter members who will graduate this spring. Mrs. Hubert McCalley is dinner chairman. After the dinner there are separate circle and chapter meetings and a dance with honored guests Lyle Rodman John Gifford Lee Dice from Springville and Richard McCalley John Eastman Louis Mottinger Harold Horner Calvin Robison Bob Pflughaupt and Jack Scott from Marion.
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DeMolay
Bob Pflughaupt
Jack Scott
Marion
Kodakata Camp Fire elects officers and plans hike
Alice Engel presides as president of the Kodakata Camp Fire group formed Friday in the public library auditorium. Judy Gipp is vice president, Sharon Ozburn secretary, Joyce Kolda treasurer, and Sandra Storm scribe with Mrs L E Storm as arch an and Mrs Jin DeWald as assistant. The group meets Saturday at the library at 2 30 p m for a hike.
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Alice Engel
Kodakata
Public Library
Judy Gipp
Sharon Ozburn
Joyce Kolda
Sandra Storm
L. E. Storm
Jin DeWald
Builder begins home project on Fifth Avenue site
E. C. Hamm starts construction of a residence just west of his house. The contract was awarded to Gerald and Clint Wilson for an expenditure of 6000 dollars.
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E. C. Hamm
Fifth Avenue
Gerald and
Clint Wilson
Mrs Bailie and son to visit Neill family for week
Mrs J C Bailie of Chicago and her son Richard will arrive the day to spend a week with her relatives the W G Neills. Dr Bailie a chemist with Standard Oil attends a convention at Atlantic City New Jersey.
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J. C. Bailie
Chicago
Richard
W. G. Neills
Dr.ailie
Standard Oil Company
Atlantic City
St Pauls Lutheran Church Meeting Schedule
The St Pauls Lutheran elders will meet Monday at 7 31 p m. The church council will meet at 8. The voters assembly will meet Tuesday at 8.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Beer of Elders
Church Council
Voters’ Assembly
Patmos Commandery to Confer Temple Degree Wednesday
Patmos Commandery No. 27, Knights Templar, will meet Wednesday evening to confer the temple degree, inviting Blue Lodge members and the public to attend the ceremony and related services.
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Patmos Commandery No
K. T
Mrs Currie and son travel with Miss Boyles to Milwaukee
Mrs Neill Currie of Kalamazoo Michigan and her son Gardner, guests of Mrs Frank S Skinner, will accompany Miss Bess Boyles to Milwaukee today. Currie is a former Marion resident and daughter of the late Judge and Mrs F L Anderson.
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Neill Currie
Kalamazoo, Mich
Gardner
Frank S. Skinner
Bess Boyles
Milwaukee
Currie
Marion
F. L. Anderson
Four C Club to Meet Tuesday With Mrs Secrist
The Four C club will convene on Tuesday with Mrs Harold Secrist coordinating the gathering.
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Four C
Harold Secrist
Mothers Club Meeting Plans With Local Hosts
The Mothers club will meet Thursday evening with Mrs. Lyle R. McMullen at 441 Fourth Street. Mrs. Harold Halstead will assist the hostess and Mrs. M. G. Linkletter will present the program.
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The
Mothers Club
Lyle R. McMullen
Fourth Street
Harold Halstead
M. G. Linkletter
Marion Federation of Women's Clubs Meet Tuesday
The Marion Federation of Women's Clubs will meet at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the public auditorium. The topic for the talk by Mrs Ensminger is Helping Youth.
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Marion Federation of Women's Clubs
Iwit
Auction of House at 740 12th Street
A house at 740 12th Street to be sold at public auction. The sale is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, with Adyv listed as the contact for bidding details.
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12Th Street
Adyv
Grove City Rebekah Lodge Meeting Announced
Grove City Rebekah lodge schedules an 8 p.m. Monday meeting. Praha lodge in Cedar Rapids will conduct the re obligation service with refreshments served afterward.
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Grove City Rebekah
Praha Lodge
Cedar Rapids
Red Oak Girl Seeks Queen of Relays at Des Moines
Des Moines AP report profiles Mary Frances Wombo 19 year old Red Oak music student as Iowa State Teachers College candidate for Relays queen. The junior majors in voice plans further study toward a master’s degree and hopes to become a concert singer. She is 5 feet 4 inches, 115 pounds, and also plays cello in the college string quartet and symphony orchestra.
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DES Moines
Breaired
Mary Frances Wombo
Red Oak
Iowa State Teachers College
Miss Wombolt
Maejoring
Cedar Falls
Sym Orchestra
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J. E. King
Albia
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Knoxville
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Waterloo
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Handcraft Club No. 1
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New Camp Fire Group
Queen of Relays
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