Pioneer Merchant Glad The "Good Old Days" Are Gone
Marion features C E Gordon recalling early 1900s grocery trade in Marion. He opened in 1899 and moved locations after a 1922 fire. Butter sold for 8 cents a pound, eggs six cents a dozen, bread unt wrapped, and deliveries sped by the automobile. His son Gilbert has joined the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Gordon
Marion On Monay
Gordon
Marion
Olin
Owen Drug Company
Carl N. Owen
Gilbert
Family Dinner Honoring Schenkens Held in New Jersey and California
Mrs. Minnie Schenken will host a family dinner at 420 Eighth avenue to honor her sons A. R. Schenken of Glen Ridge New Jersey and John Schenken of Los Angeles and their wives. Twenty guests are expected with Easter lilies and forsythia centerpiece. Other attendees include Martha Sue Schenken of Glen Ridge and numerous Schenken and Roberts relatives from Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Schenken
Glen Ridge
N. J
John Schenken
Los Angeles
Minnie Schenken
Eighth Avenue
Martha Sue Schenken
A. A. Schenken
Bernard W. Schenken
Carroll Roberts
A. B. Black
Marion
Four-C Club Meeting Set at Miss Scott’s Home
Mrs. Ella Barrett returns from Excelsior Springs and Des Moines after the winter. The Four-C club will meet Tuesday afternoon at the home of Miss Jane Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Barrett
Excelsior Springs
Des Moines
Jane Scott
Marion Legion Post 298 to Meet in April
Marion Post 298 American Legion sets an executive committee meeting at 7 30 and the regular post meeting at 8 Monday in the Legion hall. A joint Legion and Auxiliary picnic supper is planned for April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
American Legion
Legion Hall
Legion and Auxiliary
K B B Class Picnic At Mrs Blinks Home
The K B B class of the Meth odist church will meet Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the home of Mrs A E Blinks 1985 Eighth avenue for a picnic supper Mrs Clarence Gauch will be assisting hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
A. E. Blinks
Eighth Avenue
Clarence Gauch
Anniversary Open House at Balster and Hall Home for Funerals
First anniversary open house on Easter Sunday April 9 from 1 to 10 p.m. At 2 30 p.m. a special Easter music program is planned and will be broadcast on WMT at 4 p.m. Friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balster and Hall
WMT
Church Family Night Observed at Methodist Church
Church family night will be observed Wednesday at the Methodist church. A picnic supper is planned for 6 30. Rev E T Gough will give interpretations of three great paintings relating to the life of Christ. Members joined since Oct 1 are extended a special invitation. The official board meets at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Christ
E. T. Gough
Women's Clubs To Hear Camp Fire Executive
Miss Jane Garwood Camp Fire executive of Cedar Rapids will speak at the Federation of Women's clubs meeting Tuesday at 2 30 in the public library auditorium Camp Fire groups of the city will be represented on the program Mothers of Camp Fire girls and all persons interested in the Camp Fire movement are invited The program includes piano solos talks demonstrations and Camp Fire songs featuring several group members and the Camp Fire Credo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Garwood
Cedar Rapids
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Camp Fire
Joanna Dumbalton
Otyokwa
Miss Garwood
Kathryn Kassler
Ehaweetanda
Marilyn Fontaine
Eileen Schenken
Chitaya
Dorothy Ratliff
Konaya
Unaliyi
Ehaweetanda Camp Fire Hosts Old Fashioned Legion Party
Members held a Friday evening party in the Legion hall to celebrate the group's birthday. Sponsors were Mrs. Cecil Seger and Earl Helbig. Attendees wore old fashioned dresses and played retro games, including Loyce Schenken Helen Lagerquist Jean Clapp Katharine Kassler Donna Helbig Donna McCalley Margaret Beadle Mary Paula Barbara Virginia Segar Louise Geraldine Smith Norma Helbig Eleanor Bogart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehaweetanda
Legion Hall
Cecil Seger
Earl Helbig
Loyce Schenken
Helen Lagerquist
Jean Clapp
Katharine Kassler
Donna Helbig
Donna McCalley
Margaret Beadle
Mary Paula
Barbara
Virginia Segar
Louise
Geraldine Smith
Norma Helbig
Eleanor Bogart
Marion Linn DAR to Celebrate Anniversary Luncheon
The Marion Linn chapter of the D A R will celebrate its anniversary with a one o clock luncheon at Hall Wood Cafe on Wednesday. Members should reserve with the social committee by Tuesday noon for themselves and guests. Miss Edna Roberts regent will report on the state conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Linn
Hallwood Cafe
R. J. Kendall
C. J. Newlin
W. S. Winter
Edna Roberts
Mothers Club Annual Reunion and Dinner
The Mothers club will hold its annual reunion and dinner on Wednesday at 6 30 p m in the Michel tea room. Members will wear comic Easter bonnets and the decorations and favors will reflect the bonnet theme. Card games will be played during the evening and reservations are requested by Tuesday noon with Mrs James Fairley or Mrs Harvey Gipp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers Club
Michel Tea Room
James Fairley
Harvey Gipp
Ethyle Wood Burmingham Sings Easter Services in Cedar Rapids
Mrs Ethyle Wood Burmingham performed at Easter services in the Iowa Consistory Cedar Rapids and earlier sang at Maundy Thursday services and a Good Friday luncheon program with the Consistory quartet. Mr and Mrs W S Starbuck visited relatives in Blairstown for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethyle Wood Burmingham
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Mun son couple plans Ames Easter visit
Mr and Mrs Andrew P Mun son will travel to Ames this morning to spend Easter with their son Robert a senior in chemical engineering at Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew P. Munson
Ames
Robert
Iowa State College
Mrs Clara Dunt Visits Cresco for Easter with Family
Mrs Clara Dunt went to Cresco Saturday evening to spend Easter with her children in the home of her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Dunt
Cresco
Chapter CS PEO Meeting Set At Marion Hostess Home
Chapter CS PE0 will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Miss Bernita Sebern northeast of Marion. Mrs W C Sheets will assist hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernita Sebern
Marion
W. C. Sheets
Concord A L Club to Meet at McCanns Home
The Concord A and L club will meet Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Mike McCann east of Marion for their scheduled gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord A. and L. Club
Mike McCann
Marion
Iowa City Couple To Lead PTA Talks On Adjustments
Iowa City pair Mr. William H. Morgan and Mrs Mildred Inskeep Morgan will host discussions on Family Relationships and Personal Adjustments. The University of Iowa faculty member will present counseling and life adjustment topics. Mrs Morgan has led numerous regional conferences and will speak at the high school assembly and library study group with a final PTA session at Lincoln auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Public Schools
Marion
Mildred Inskeep Morgan
William H. Morgan
Iowa City
Morgan
University of Iowa
Pleasant Grove Community Club Meeting at Gas Company
The Pleasant Grove Community club will meet Tuesday evening in the home demonstration room of the Gas company. Mr and Mrs J J Albaugh will be hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove Community Club
The
Gas Company
J. J. Albaugh
Grove City Rebekah Lodge to Meet Monday Evening
Grove City Rebekah Lodge No. 35 will hold a meeting Monday at 8 p.m. in the I O O F hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City
Rebekah Lodge No
Burlington Public Health Nurse Visits Parents for Weekend
Miss Vivian Smith of Burlington, a public health nurse from Des Moines county, arrived Saturday evening to spend the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Smith
Burlington
Des Moines County
W. E. Smith
Easter Rabbit Center Ice Cream Prices
Hutchinson's package ice cream offered in assorted flavors at 13c per pint and 25c per quart. Easter Rabbit promotion noted with 35c quart option. Advertisement by Mike Cira.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson’s
Mike Cira
Ainley Hosts Dinner Honoring Retired Milwaukee Railroad Man
Mr and Mrs E C Ainley entertained at their home Friday evening with eight guests in attendance to honor Frank J iardenbrook who recently retired from service with the Milwaukee railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Ainley
Frank J. Iardenbrook
Milwaukee Railroad
Ivanhoe Club Meeting Set for Monday at Mrs Kruger Home
The Ivanhoe club will meet Monday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs Paul Kruger located at 1055 Seventeenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Club
Paul Kruger
Seventeenth Street
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Meeting Friday at Mrs Van Fossen’s
The first division of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid society meets Friday at 2 30 at the home of Mrs W E Van Fossen 1141 Twelfth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
W. E. van Fossen
Twelfth Street
See Coast to Coast for Your Lawn Seed
Ad reads lawn seed promotion with niche line about coast to coast supply and a lawn broom price of 59 cents.
Carol Fairley Visits Grandmother for Easter Holiday
Carol Jean Fairley spends the Easter vacation with her grandmother Mrs. Dora Morgan in Hopkinton enjoying a family visit during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Jean Fairley
Mrs. Dora Morgan
Hopkinton
Miss Irma Steen Hosts King’s Daughters Circle Program
Miss Irma Steen will host Monday at 7 30 p m for the Mary Lowe Dickinson circle of King's Daughters at Miss Bertha Roberts home 736 Central avenue. Miss Roberts leads the program on the topic David.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Steen
Mary Lowe Dickinson
King’s Daughters
Bertha Roberts
Central Avenue
Miss Roberts
David
Mrs Timson to return to Kansas City after visit
Mrs Minnie Timson, who has been visiting friends in Marion since the first of the year, will return to Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Timson
Marion
Kansas City
Marion High Aims for District Piano Contest Title
Miss Kathryn McElwain will represent Marion high school Tuesday at the district piano contest at Oelwein. McElwain will play Aufschwung by Schumann. Twenty seven students will compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn McElwain
Marion High School
Oelwein
McElwain
R. Schumann
For rent furnished apartment on 2356 Ave
Advertising classified note states a furnished apartment is available for rent at 2356 Avenue with contact phone 226.
Missionary Herald items and King’s Daughters meeting notes
Ed Sigfred and a reviewed Missionary Herald article list appear. Mrs C G Ellinger led singing and reviews. King’s Daughters circle to meet Tuesday at 2 PM at 993 Eighth Street with Mrs Fred G Holsinger hosting and Mrs John Cone conducting, Mrs Ralph C Seager leading devotion. Also an advertisement for Gateway with Don Ameche at the Garden today and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Sigfred
Missionary Herald
C. G. Ellinger
Ellinger
King’s Daughters
Fred G. Holsinger
Eighth Street
John Cone
Ralph C. Seager
Don Ameche
Miss Gwen Newlin Spends Easter Vacation in Milwaukee
Miss Gwen Newlin is spending the Easter vacation with friends in Milwaukee, enjoying holiday sights and social visits during the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwen Newlin
Milwaukee
Presbyterian Ladies Aid meeting planned at Mrs Scott home
The second and third division of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid society meet Wednesday at Mrs C C Scott's home 950 Twelfth street for a 1 PM picnic luncheon. Cream coffee and potatoes will be furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
C. C. Scott
Twelfth Street
Ad notes prices and a minister meeting in Des Moines
An Owen's Drug Store advertisement lists items with prices including rabbit center brick ice cream 35c and egg center pecan roll 39c and Hutchinson's Gingham package prices. It also notes the Rev. Irving E. Wade attending the annual state meeting of Christian ministers in Des Moines on Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabbit Center
Hutchinson’s
Owen’s Drug Store
Irving E. Wade
State Meeting of
Christian Ministers
Des Moines
Tea honors Miss Joyce Tschoepe bride elect
Mrs. Raymond Eckhart hosted a Friday tea to honor Joyce Tschoepe, the bride elect. Tschoepe received a gift from the hosting group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Eckhart
Joyce Tschoepe
Miss Tschoepe
Milwaukee woman to return home after week with Miller family
Mrs. Melvin Gallatin has spent the past week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Guy W. Miller and will return to Milwaukee today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Gallatin
Guy W. Miller
Milwaukee
Miss Bess Boyles Returns to Milwaukee to Resume Teaching
Miss Bess Boyles returns today to Milwaukee after spending Easter vacation with her aunt Mrs. Frank S. Skinner. She will resume her duties as an instructor at a private school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Boyles
Frank S. Skinner
Milwaukee
Marion Township Teachers Plan 5 PM Wiener Roast
The Marion township teachers meet Tuesday at 5 p.m. in Thomas park for a wiener roast and bring a covered dish wieners and picnic gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Township
Thomas Park
Martin's Creek Community Club Meeting Tonight
The Martin's Creek Community club meets at Mrs. Charles Lehr's home on Thursday for a picnic lunch at noon. Members and friends are invited to join the afternoon quilting session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin’s Creek
Evans Family Hosts Dorothy Edwards Farewell Dinner
Mr and Mrs Claude S Evans and their daughter Eloise will accompany Miss Dorothy Edwards of West Branch to her home at noon and will be dinner guests there in the E E Edwards home. Byron Evans of Maquoketa will also accompany them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude S. Evans
Eloise
Dorothy Edwards
West Branch
Evans
E. E. Edwards
Byron Evans
Maquoketa
Musical Literary Club Meeting at Mrs Christie Home
The Musical Literary club will meet Monday evening at the home of Mrs. J. T. Christie located at 1567 Eighth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Musical Literary Club
J. T. Christie
Eighth Avenue
Viola man announces engagement of Esther Smith to Clair Beach
John T. Smith of Viola announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of his daughter Esther Smith of Marion to Clair Beach of Marion. The wedding is set for April 15. Esther has lived in Marion for the past three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Smith
Viola
Miss Esther Smith
Marion
Clair Beach
Roy Beach
Miss Smith
Linn Chapter De Molay to Meet at Masonic Temple
Linn chapter No. 900 Order of De Molay will convene Monday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic temple for an official meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Masonic Temple
Linn
Order of de Molay
Dinner honors A R Schenken on barge east of Marion
Mr and Mrs Carroll Roberts hosted a dinner Friday evening aboard their barge east of Marion in tribute to Mrs Schenken's brother A R Schenken of Glen Ridge New Jersey. Guests included Mrs Minnie Schenken and Hugo Schenken. Don Ameche now playing at the Garden in Gateway Adver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Carroll Roberts
Marion
Roberts
A. R. Schenken
Glen Ridge
N. J
Minnie Schenken
Hugo Schenken
Don Ameche
Davis announce engagement of Alexa Davis to Lloyd L Curtis
Mr and Mrs C D Davis of Wyman announce the engagement of Alexa to Lloyd L Curtis youngest son of Mr and Mrs S E Curtis of Marion The wedding will be held in Davenport on April 17.
Milligan Family Visits Turner and Brown Homes
Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Milligan and their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lee De Walt of Albert on Mont, were guests Friday in the Lee Brown and Owen Tur ner homes. The Milligans formerly resided in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Milligan
Lee de Walt
Alberton, Mont
Lee Brown
Owen Turner
Milligans
Marion
Mrs Newlin Plans Visit To Ill Mrs Beall In Moline
Mrs Fred C Newlin will travel to Moline on Tuesday to visit Mrs N R Beall who is ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Newlin
Moline
N. R. Beall
Miss Keyes Hosts Missionary Group at Congregational Church
Miss A. J. Keyes entertained the Julia Allen Missionary society of the Congregational church Thursday. Mrs. H. W. Wiggins led the devotional period. The program What Churches Do for Cities was in charge of Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Keyes
Julia Allen Missionary Society
Congregational Church
H. W. Wiggins
Manchester Banker Leeds Reaches 45th Year as City Treasurer
Special to The Gazette notes Charles J. Leeds, banker, became Manchester city treasurer in 1894 to finish an unexpired term and was later elected. He is entering his 45th consecutive year in the role, handling nearly a million dollars while earning mostly one dollar annually, later raised to fifty for clerical costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Charles J. Leeds
Sherman
Leeds
Porter Exhibit Shows Water Colors at Cornell College
Elmer Porter former McKinley high school art instructor Cedar Rapids displays 40 water colors in Cornell college fine arts building through April 21. Twenty four works were shown at the All States show in New York City last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Mount Vernon
Elmer Porter
McKinley High School
Cedar Rapids
Cornell College
New York City
Engineering Students Listed In Catalog To Aid Prospective Bosses
Iowa City engineers announce a mail order catalog listing all University of Iowa College of Engineering seniors. The alphabetized booklet shows each student’s school records and practical experience, plus employment preferences. Faculty provide recommendations to assist placement with Midwest employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa College of Engineering
Middlewest
Ralph Barnes
Iowa
Middlewestern
Barnes
Cornell Choir Plans Concert in Cornell Chapel on April 16
Mount Vernon Iowa. The Cornell a cappella choir of 52 members directed by Prof. Eugene Devereaux will give a concert Sunday evening April 16 in the Cornell chapel. Iowa students in the choir include Sheldon Rahn Lisbon Richard Moore Tipton Clare Knouf Greenfield Gordon Myers Shell Rock and many others with members from Mount Vernon Atlantic Spirit Lake Nashua and Denison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Cornell A Cappella
Eugene Devereaux
Cornell Chapel
Iowa
Sheldon Rahn
Lisbon
Richard Moore
Tipton
Clare Knouf
Greenfield
Gordon Myers
Shell Rock
Delbert Richardson
Martelle
R. W. Jamieson
John Sleeter
Toledo
Fred Smith
Zearing
Dorothy Beach
Mount
Alma Moots
Pauline Trezona
Brandon
Gwen Nolan
Cedar Rapids
Dorothy Collins
Knoxville
Margaret Anderson
Denison
Louise Parry
Scranton
Laura Halvorson
St. Ansgar
Property Transfers Reported In Lisbon
Lisbon transfers include W. J. Kent gaining an 80 acre Sutliff area farm in exchange for Lisbon property. Ed Burlingham acquires the town property. Kent and son plan to run shoe shops in Lisbon and Mount Vernon. Harry A. Pearson’s Standard Oil station sells to C. O. Davis of Fayette, taking possession April 15. Virgil Cole and Will Brown exchange to swap Cole town home for a six acre tract and country home near Lisbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
W. J. Kent
Sutliff
Ed Burlingham
Mr. Kent
Mount Vernon
Standard Oil
Harry A. Pearson
C. O. Davis
Fayette
Virgil Cole
Will Brown
Fireproof Vault to Guard La Porte City Records
La Porte City council awarded L. D. Chester a contract to build a brick 5 by 14 foot fireproof vault for city records adjacent to the mayor's office at about 225 dollars. Separate local sales report notes three residences changing owners including Norton to Blough, Little occupancy sold to Skiles, and Cerney property sold to Dale with immediate possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Porte City
L. D. Chester
Walnut Street
Charles M. J. Norton
Sam Blough
W. W. Little
M. H.taylor
Cornell Hosts Schoolmen Conference April 22
Mount Vernon officials announce the seventh annual Schoolmen’s conference under Dr. Samuel J. McLaughlin at Cornell college on Saturday April 22. Dr. Harold B. Alberty of Columbus Ohio will be the main speaker with a panel of educators a parent and a clinical psychologist to discuss secondary education. All superintendents and high school principals are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Samuel J. McLaughlin
Cornell College
Harold B. Alberty
University Schools
Columbus
Ohio
Alberty
London Pioneers Mark Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary
London couple Mr and Mrs Martin Schoff celebrate fifty years of marriage with an open house from 1 30 to 4 30 p m and a 6 p m dinner for relatives. They married April 11 1889 in Lexington Neb and now reside in Lowden with seven children seven grandchildren and a life rooted in pioneer farming south of London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Schoff
London
Schoff
Mr. Schoff
Germany
Lexington
Neb
Lowden
Harry
William
Lisbon
Lawrence
Massillon
Myrtle Proesch
Donzetta Stuhr
Alonzo
Francis Schoff
IOWA NEWS IN BRIEF
Various short Iowa notices report Donna Mae Barifuse injured by a baseball bat on school grounds. Legislative and civic items include the Fourth district American Legion Auxiliary spring conference on May 3 in Manchester. Estate inventory for Ole H Seim totals about 12 750 with real estate in Decorah and Wis. Easter events and local incidents cover Vinton egg hunt. reckless driving charge against Harry Adams. new West grade school opening. anniversary for O M Risdon. community program in Whittier. local church elections in La Porte City. Wilton club elections. and a Muscatine Wilton wedding of Imogene Conley and Paul McCabe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Ole H. Seim
Glenwood Township
Soldiers Grove
Wis
Waukon Properties Sold to Local Buyers
Two Waukon business properties were sold last Tuesday. Henry Dravis bought the Dixie Inn Sandwich shop property and will enlarge it for his piano and music business. The second hand store building was sold by William Roach to Albert Oelberg of Franklin township, who will continue the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Henry Dravis
Dixie Inn
William Roach
Albert Oelberg
Franklin Township
Cornell to Present Amateur Premiere of Our Town
Mount Vernon Thorton Wilder's Broadway hit Our Town will be staged April 28 and 29 in Cornell's Little Theater as its amateur premiere. The Pulitzer prize winning play drew national attention on Broadway last season and toured the country before production rights opened to amateurs with Prof. Albert Johnson given first chance to produce it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Thorton Wilder
Our Town
Cornell
Little Theater
United States
Albert Johnson
Maynard Woman Reaches Ninety with Civic Service Record
Louise F. Goldsberg of Maynard, a Civil War widow, celebrated her 90th birthday at her daughter’s home. A longtime Methodist and 50 year member of the Women’s Relief Corps, she served as local school board president in 1900 and was census enumerator for Harlan township in 1900. She remains active reading, walking short distances, and voting. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Goldsberg settled near Maynard 57 years ago. he died in 1910. She has four children, 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Louise F. Goldsberg
Alice Mittelstadt
Andrew C. Goldsberg
Kane County
Ilinois
Goldsberg
Conference On Human Relations At Cornell April 26
Cornell Christian association sponsors an Institute of Human Relations on April 26 led by Prof. Russell Cooper and Dean Albion King. Four Des Moines speakers Williard Johnson, Rev. Robert Walsh, Rabbi Eugene Mannheimer, and Rev. Stoddard Lane will address amity justice and understanding in world problems and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Cornell Christian Association
Russell Cooper
Albion King
Cornell “Institute of Human Relations
Des Moines
Williard Johnson
Drake College
Iowa Round Table
National Conference of Jews and Christians
Robert Walsh
Eugene Mannheimer
Stoddard Lane
Marengo Couple Observe Their 51st Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. John Dusil celebrate their fifty first wedding anniversary in Marengo. He was born in Johnson county March 9 1864 and she in Bohemia August 15 1869. They married in Toledo Indiana and eight children survive including Mrs. Lloyd Heller Mrs. Antonia Ringler Alfred and Frank Dusil Will Coggan and Mrs. Ralph Mathes. The couple moved to Marengo in 1919 and previously lived on a farm northeast of town for twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
John Dusil
Dusil
Johnson County
Iowa County
Alfred
Frank
Will of Coggan
Ralph Mathes
Capitol Currents: Bills Move, Senate Defeats Mark Session
The House acts on a pinball machine bill turning from outlaw to license. Senate Republicans revolt against leadership. banking and parole measures fail. A tax relief bill for farm land in city school districts passes. The 1938 salary list shows wide disparities among state workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Fred D. Everett
Senate
Senate Republicans
Chamber
State Banking Department
Board of Parole
Donohue
L. B. Forsling
Sioux City
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Marion News
Amber Travis
Thompson Photo
Balster Furniture Co
Marion, Iowa
E. B. Castle
S. F. Cary
Sidney Sue
Grinnell
Marion Nature and Garden Club
Glen Schultz
Lillian Bleakly
Seventh Avenue
W. H. Booze
Celan Rollins
Robert Wilber
Chicago
Charles J. Seeds
Porter
Cornell Choir
Mrs
Iowa News
Ryan
Donna Mae Barifuse
Alfred Barifuse
American Legion Auxiliary
Lloyd Smith
Roy Sheppard
John McKeag
Ada Kelley
Carl Anderson
Vinton
Vinton Lions Club
Riverside Park
Harry J. Adams
Adams
Charles Army, Jr
Davenport
Army
Leo Clayton
J. A. Ruhl
East
Lincoln High School
O. M. Risdon
Troy Mills
Garland
Independence
Thelma Straw
Maymil McPhail
Madge McDonald
Waterloo
Charles
Whittier
Whittier Community Association
Adna Hoge
Jifford Knight
Linn County Farm Women
Carol Napier
Lillian
Bertie McGrew
Hansel and Gretel
Geraldine
Pauline Franks
O’leary
Floyd Hampion
Aaron Williams
Harold Brown
Presbyterian Church
L. J. Robertson
E. O. Rober
P. H. Paige
Wilton
N. N. C. Federated Club of
Leona Mead
Ruth Kiser
Esta Torrence
Zella Lauser
Cloe Walton
Marme Dice
Iowa Federation
Nellie Whitmer
Olga Port
Imogene Conley
Waukon Property
Capitol Currents
John H. Chapman
Associated Press
Solidation Committee
Parole Board
Donahue
Cromwell
Faul
Martin
Talbott
Fortune Magazine
Edward Breen
Fort Dodge
John H. Mitchell
John Shipp, Jr
Highway Commission
University At
State College
Mitchell
Shipp
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