Train Wreck Toll Rises Near Mohawk Valley
Rescue crews battled wreckage from the Lake Shore Limited after a Friday crash near Little Falls New York as officials said 26 dead and many injured. The eastbound train traveling at speed jumped the curve and toppled into a stone embankment tearing apart seven pullmans. Surviving crew members gave conflicting accounts while investigators combed the wreckage for more victims and identified several of the dead including Arthur G Hall of Earlville New York.
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Little Falls
New York Central
Proud Lake Shore Limited
New York
Mohawk Valley
New York State Barge Canal
Arthur G Hall
Earlville
N Oy
Iowa Masons to host Charles H. Johnson in Cedar Rapids
All-Iowa Council day observance in Cedar Rapids features Charles H. Johnson of New York general grand master of the general grand council Royal and Select Masters. The event opens at 3 pm with business sessions, followed by Royal and Select degrees, a grand assembly, and a 6 pm dinner ending with Johnson's address.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Charles H. Johnson
New York
General Grand Council
United States
American Relief Administration For
Russia
Palestine Council of
Swafford Council of
Iowa City
Ottumwa Council
Ottumwa
Grand Council
Johnson
A. E. Kannewulf
Ioawa
King Solomon Council of
Marshalltown
Notable Names Listed in Local Almanac From Syracuse to Toledo
A compilation of individuals including Charles H Grasskoff Toledo NY and Charles Blanchard Utica NY appears with occupations such as engineer fireman railroad employee and porter. Other names include J Y Smith Schenectady NY Gervais Nolin Auburn NY Elizabeth McCarthy Utica NY George Andrews Syracuse and Harry Hollander Chicago.
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Charles H Grasskoff
Toledo
Charles Blanchard
Utica
J H Earle
Albany
N. Y
J Y Smith
Schenectady
William P King
Harold Rothman
Sioux City
G White
New York
Pullman Porter
I. Ghyselinck
Syracuse
J. Robinson
L. Berg
Gervais Nolin
Auburn
Elizabeth McCarthy
George Andrews
Charles Francis
Fred T MacDonald
P E. Becker
C. H Sheetz
Harry Hollander
Chicago
Norman Hicks
Watertown
John E Burns
City and Community Notices from Cedar Rapids Area
Officers will be installed at the April meeting of the South Side Civic Club at 7 30 p m in C S P S hall. The Cedar Rapids Coin Club meets April 22 at 7 30 p m in the Montrose hotel Corn room. Firemen answered a roof fire at 407 Ninth avenue SW at 329 p m. Joann Pepin, daughter of Mr and Mrs William F Pepin, was discharged from St Luke’s hospital after a major operation eleven days ago. Burton H Byers of Franklin high school spoke on Programs by Radio at the Central States Speech association in Terre Haute Ind. The naval recruiting office in the Cedar Rapids post office basement lists openings for about 20 men 17 to 28 for signaling. Dr R E Munden of 1624 Maple drive NW leaves for a Mayo clinic three day clinic in Rochester Minn and visits Decorah and Lewiston Minn. NATIONAL WANT AD WEEK offers 20 percent off paid in advance ads three days or longer. The Knights of Columbus card party and dance at Danceland invites members and wives with traveling cards to April 1. Eastern Iowa councils invited. The first degree at Maine lodge No 643 will be conferred Tuesday evening in the lodge hall 838 First avenue E.
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R. E Munden
Maple Drive
Mayo Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Munden
Hubert McCaulley
Decorah
Richard D Minden
Lewiston
Knights of Columbus
Danceland
Iowa
Iowa City
Marengo
Anamosa
Monticello
Manchester
Cascade
Coats Reported Stolen From Display Racks
Killian's police report notes the theft of two children coats from display racks between 11 am and 3 pm Saturday. Each coat valued at 14.95 dollars.
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Killian's
Sons and Daughters of St George formed at church
A youth group gathered at St George Orthodox church on Thursday by order of the Very Rev Archpriest Basilios G Mahfouz to foster social activities. Officers elected included President B Abraham Vice President Mrs Lillian Haddy and Secretary Nick Habib.
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St. George Orthodox Church
Basilios G. Mahfouz
The
Sons and Daughters of St
Local Club Officers Named In Administrative Roster
Treasurer Mary Haddy chaplain Albert Nimmer social chairman and assistant Alex Haddy and Mrs Lena Shadid sergeants at arms Sam G Haddy George Salome and Johnny Risk named in the membership list for the society.
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Mary Haddy
Albert Nimmer
Alex Haddy
Lena Shadid
Sam G Haddy
George Salome
Johnny Risk
U S Eyes Russian Bases Near Alaska
Washington reports say Russia has naval and air bases near the Aleutian chain sparking Alaska defense increases. Army leaders confirm bases on Siberian coast within 100 miles of American islands. General Marshall to testify on Anchorage base funds as Navy eyes 20 000 ton cruisers after fleet expansion plan.
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Washington
Russia
Aleutian Islands
Alaska
Siberian
Aleutian Chain
Army
High Command
Japan
Siberia
United States
George C Marshall
Senate
Anchorage
House
War Department
Department
Fairbanks
General Marshall
Military Appropriations
Air Corps
Vinson
House Naval Committee
Navy
Navy Department
Far Pacific
South Atlantic
Garwin Couple To Celebrate Their 65th Anniversary
Garwin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lohberger, longtime Tama County residents, celebrate their sixty fifth wedding anniversary today with a family dinner. Mrs. Lohberger was born in Luxemburg and Mr. Lohberger in Alsace Lorraine. They immigrated to America in youth and lived in Iowa County briefly before moving to Tama County. The couple's children include Will in Wheeler Texas Lee in Mapleton Minnesota Clarence in Sutherland Mrs Edith Crawford in Waterloo Frank and Bertha Aldrich in Garwin. They have 21 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
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Garwin
Joseph Lohberger
Tama Counts
Lohberger
Luxemburg
Alsace Lorraine
America
Iowa County
Tama County
Will
Wheeler, Tex
Lee
Mapleton, Minn
Clarence
Sutherland
Edith Crawford
Waterloo
Frank
Bertha Aldrich
Roosevelt presses for adjournment to block New Deal curbs
President Roosevelt urges Congress to adjourn by May 25 or June 1 to halt three antiadministration bills aimed at curbing New Deal agencies. Proposals target wage hour law exemptions and national labor relations act changes, while the Logan-Walter measure adds court appeals from federal agency rulings. The Senate appears poised to trap any House amendments in committee.
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Washington
INS
Roosevelt
Rules Committee
House
Senate
Senate Education and Labor Committee
Grinnell Students Petition President Over Play Ban
About 200 Grinnell College students signed a petition urging President John S. Nallen to reconsider banning a coed’s one act play for alleged indecency. The senior author Miss Margaret Currier from Shenandoah described the work as a Chaucerian tale set at a roadside tavern near the Iowa Missouri line.
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Grinnell
Grinnell College
John S. Nallen
Margaret Currier
Shenandoah
Chaucer
Iowa-Missouri Line
Brooklyn Clubwomen Host and Entertain Nearby social notices
Brooklyn Mrs O Latta was hostess to the Columbian club at her home Thursday. The Contract bridge club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs F E Simeral. Mrs W J Montgomery entertained a shower at her home Saturday honoring Mrs Wallace Scott a recent bride. Delegates to the fifth district Legion and auxiliary conference in Grinnell Wednesday include Mesdames Ernest Armstrong Randolph Roudabush and Tom Ryan.
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O ' Latta
Columbian Club
Contract Bridge Club
F. E. Simeral
W. J Montgomery
Wallace Scott
Ernest Armstrong
Randolph Roudabush
Tom Ryan
Fifth District Legion and Auxiliary Conference
Grinnell
Local hostesses honor Mrs. Edgar Schirm at Thursday shower
Atkins Mesdames J. D. Schanbacher Edwin Schminke William Schirm Henry Happel and William Happel were hostesses at a shower for Mrs. Edgar Schirm. Bunco prizes went to Mrs. Martin Schirm and Mrs. John Hessinius. Birthday Club honored by Mrs. Irvin Keiper with high scorers Mrs. O. E. Risdal and Mrs C. W. Haerther. Next, Mrs. Martin Happel plans to host the English Ladies society.
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Mesdames
J. D. Schanbacher
Edwin Schminke
William Schirm
Henry Happel
William Happel
Edgar Schirm
Bunco
Martin Schirm
John Hessinius
Irvin Keiper
Birthday Club
O. E. Risdal
C. W. Haerther
Martin Happel
English Ladies Society
Shower honors Mrs Leo Bushnell at Bushnell home
Manchester hostesses Mrs Leonard Darey Mrs Vera Mead and Betty Lou Bushnell organized a shower Thursday for Mrs Leo Bushnell the recent bride. The event was held at the home of her husband Wayne Bushnell's parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Bushnell.
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Leonard Darey
Vera Mead
Betty Lou Bushnell
Leo Bushnell
Wayne Bushnell
Wellman Club Names New Officers for A S C
Wellman elects new officers for the A S C club with Mrs. Ben Swartzendruber as president Mrs. Lowell Dodds as vice president and Mrs. George Miller as secretary and treasurer the slate announced.
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A. S. C. Club
Ben Swartzendruber
Lowell Dodds
George Miller
Earthquake Shakes Redding Windows Saturday
A sharp earthquake rattled windows in Redding, California, Saturday, shaking homes and prompting residents to check for damage. Nearby tremors were felt across the region as officials advised caution and safety measures.
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Redding, Calif
Ins
Redding
Trawler Sinks After Explosion Off English Coast
The British freighter Hawnby of 5404 tons sank off the southeast coast of England Saturday following an explosion. Crew details were not released and rescue efforts continued.
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London
England
Saxophonist Cecil Leeson Set for Coe Recital Tuesday
Saxophonist Cecil Leeson will perform in the Coe College chapel at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, sponsored by Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. The event includes a saxophonist clinic and a concert noted as part of the fraternity’s campus activities. Leeson, born in North Dakota, studied at Arizona State Teachers College and Dana Musical Institute, with a debut in Hollywood in 1931 and Town Hall in 1937. He has appeared as soloist with major orchestras including the New York Philharmonic and Rochester, touring extensively with 26 concerts last season. Grofe plans a saxophone concerto he will premiere next season.
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Cecil Leeson
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Leeson
North Dakota
Arizona University
Tempe Normal School
Arizona State Teachers College
Dana Musical Institute
Warren
Ohio
Hollywood
New York
Town Hall
New York Philharmonic Symphony
Rochester Philharmonic
Monreal Symphony
Ferde Grofe
Rumania Wins Nazi Promise of Arms
In Bucharest an AP report says fear of involvement in the European war led Rumania to secure from Germany a promise to ship large quantities of munitions and fighter planes in exchange for minor commercial advantages. Romanian negotiators signed a trade treaty amendment with German negotiator Karl Clodius as aides to King Carol privately sought to stall bigger German demands with small concessions while strengthening the army.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Germany
Karl Clodius
Carol
Toledo Sorosis hosts with piano solo and papers
Mrs J E Elston hosted Sorosis with Jean Lyle Mrs Velma Harlow and Mrs Walters S Huyck presenting papers. Mrs John Kaloupke of Chelsea played a piano solo. Lucie Stevens hosted Tama Toeldo chapter papers by Mrs H P Giger and Vivian Overturf. Also listed are senior Christian Endeavor officers of the Presbyterian church led by President Helen Toland and other officers.
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J E Elston
Sorosis
Jean Lyle
Velma Harlow
Walters S Huyck
John Kaloupke
Chelsea
Lucie Stevens
Tama
Presbyterian Church
Helen Toland
Priscilla Wells
Raymond Westfall
Marilyn Clayton
Richard Westfall
Social club gatherings and celebrations in Keota area
Shellsburg and Keota notes show the Past Matrons of the O E S entertained at Mrs N A Evens. the Contract bridge club enjoyed a picnic supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Jay Napholz. a surprise party honored Mrs Claude Blauler. Mr and Mrs H D Sheeley hosted the Monday bridge club picnic supper.
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N A. Evens
Jay Napholz
Claude Blauler
H. D. Sheeley
Keota
P E O Chapter Hosts Dinner for Husbands at Keota Hotel
Members of Chapter CM P E O entertained husbands at a dinner party Tuesday night at the Keota hotel. A social evening followed at the home of Dr and Mrs F O Pershing. The 4 T C club was hosted by Mrs Charles Gresham Tuesday with honors in five hundred won by Mrs Don Cady and Mrs Elmer Ruby.
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Chapter CM
P.E.O
Keota
F. O. Pershing
T. C
Charles Gresham
Don Cady
Elmer Ruby
Optimistic Outlook for 1940 Graduates Jobs
Chicago based AP report shows 50 colleges nationwide voice optimism about 1940 graduates hiring prospects. Officials note better prospects than 1939, with some fields oversupplied but top qualified candidates likely to secure appropriate positions. Michigan and Denver reports echo improved demand and earlier inquiries for graduates.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Ohio State University
T. Luther Purdom
University of Michigans
Bureau of Appointments and Occupational Information
Michigan
Denver University
Liberty Center Girl Wins Iowa Spelling Title 1940
Annabelle Kimzey age 12 of Liberty Center is crowned Iowa's 1940 spelling champion in Des Moines after defeating Ruth Wilson 13 of Peru in the final two. The event drew 106 entrants from 94 counties and seven cities with Van derbur and McGinn taking second and third respectively.
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Des Moines
Annabelle Kimzey
Liberty Center
Iowa
Miss Kimzey
Warren
Ruth Wilson
Madison
Peru
Ruth
Annabelle
Charles Vanderbur
Mapleton
Monona
John McGinn
Council Bluffs
Carole Lee McGinnis Birthday Party Hosted at Coralville Home
Mrs Clark McGinnis entertained 14 children Monday for her daughter Carole Lee's sixth birthday. Guests included Leslie Rohret Dean Evans Jane Alspach Elizabeth Alspach Grace Ross Marilyn Schneider Janet Schultz Wayne Hull Dianne Fairchild Sonny Kay Francis Della Wenman Nancy Bowers and Sherry Lynne McGinnis.
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Clark McGinnis
Carole Lee
Leslie Rohret
Dean Evans
Jane and
Elizabeth Alspach
Grace Ross
Marilyn Schneider
Janet Schultz
Wayne Hull
Dianne Fairchild
Sonny Kay Francis
Della Wenman
Nancy Bowers
Sherry Lynne McGinnis
Wyoming cantata Ruth to be presented in school auditorium
The cantata Ruth will be performed this evening in the Wyoming school auditorium under the Luther League. Miss Verle Breed of Hopkinton, former Wyoming music instructor, will sing Ruth. The Priscilla club was entertained by Mrs. Lewis Sampson, and the Eveready club by Mrs. Ward Kent.
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Ruth
Luther League
Verle Breed of
Hopkinton
Wyoming
Priscilla Club
Lewis Sampson
Eveready Club
Ward Kent
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C.sp.s. Hall
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Coin Club
Montrose Hotel
Charles Marshall
Ninth Avenue SW
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William F Pepin
Third Street
St. Luke's Hospital
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Franklin High School
Central States Speech Association
Terre Haute
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