Honor Winners Named at University of Iowa Commencement
Iowa City announces prizes and honors for the 1944 graduating class of the University of Iowa. Helen G. Price of Council Bluffs wins the Sanxay scholarship and Pi Lambda Theta prize for promise in education. George Schulz-Behrend, Katherine McBride Stone, and other students receive commemorative awards in German, commerce, pharmacy, chemistry, and related fields.
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Iowa City
INS
University of Iowa
Helen G. Price
Council Bluffs
Sanxay
Miss Price
Pi Lambda Theta
Women’s Honorary Education Society
Charles B. Wilson
George Schulz-Behrend
Katherine McBride Stone
Phi Gamma Nukev
Teeters
John C. Purcell
Dubuque
Bartow
Charles A. Hollingsworth
Montrose
Colo
Pearce
Edward J. Fisch
Sigourney
Double Robbery Tie to Winterset Theater Theft
Omaha police said a 16 year old youth aided in questioning after the $700 April safe robbery at a Winterset theater, Indiana. He had $37 when arrested and said a companion who helped him steal a car to Omaha took most of the loot.
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OMAHA
Winterset
Van Horne Man, Army Chaplain, Wins Promotion
Jenks of Van Horne, son of Mr and Mrs R C Jenks, has been promoted from major to lieutenant colonel at Camp Adair Oregon where he has served the Seventieth division as chaplain over the past year. He was called to service in March 1941 from Minneapolis where he led Lake Harriet Church of Christ and held pastorates in Des Moines Center Point and Vinton. He taught at the Iowa School for the Blind in Vinton and graduated from Coe College Cedar Rapids in 1931. His family lives in Corvallis Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Horne
Lorenz
Jenks
R. C. Jenks
Camp Adair
Ore
Minneapolis
Lake Harriett
Cantor troupe brings music to Clinton hospital care ward
Eddie Cantor Nora sing for service men at Schick hospital Clinton IA after Mayo general hospital stop. They perform in wards, sign autographs, and plan months of hospital visits with 15 in the troupe. Nora praises the experience as a reward for radio work. Eddie invites friends to visit Schick hospital on the way to New York and California.
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Eddie Cantor
Nora Martin
Eddie
Schick Hospital
Ida
Nora
Clinton
New York
California
Cole Inauguration Tuesday at Cornell College
Mt Vernon Cornell college hosts the inauguration of Dr Russell Cole as ninth president with a 10 am procession into King Memorial chapel Representatives from 106 colleges will speak at a noon luncheon at Pfeiffer hall Including Virgil Hancher Maynard Shell W R Boyd H J Burgstahler Irwin Lubbers Clyde Tull E T Gough Mayor Rich Janice Appelt Guy Snavely and panel discussions on liberal education and privately supported colleges
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MT. Vernon
Cornell College
King Memorial Chapel
Russell Cole
Pfeiffer Hall
Virgil Hancher
University of Iowa
Maynard Shell
Clinton
W. R. Boyd
Cornell Board of Trustees
H. J. Burgstahler
Ohio Wesleyan University
The
Methodist Church
Irwin J. Lubbers
Central College
Iowa Colleges
Clyde Tull
E. T. Gough
C. L. Rich
Janice Appelt
West Bend
Wis
Associated Women Students
Guy E. Snavely
Association of American Colleges
Donald J. Cowling
Carleton College
Clyde E. Wildman
DePauw University
John O. Gross
Methodist Board of Education
Carter Davidson
Knox College
New Financial Secretary for Cornell College
MT VERNON Dr Roy Nelson is named the new financial secretary at Cornell College succeeding Dr Russell D Cole who becomes president Tuesday Nelson a physics professor at Cornell since 1925 holds a BS from Knox 1916 and MS and PhD from Illinois He is active in campus affairs and Mt Vernon civic life having served as councilman eight years and as mayor six years Dr Cole had held the post since fall 1930 following his father Dr Frank Cole who held it from October 1927
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MT. Vernon
Roy Nelson
Cornell College
Russell D. Cole
Nelson
Cornell
Knox College
University of
Cole
Corneil
Frank Cole
Center Point Auxiliary Receives a Citation
Center Point Auxiliary earns a special citation from the fur industry's war emergency board for its support. The unit donated fur, sent charity cash to Veterans Hospital in Knoxville, contributed to hospitals and service clubs, and mailed candy and cookies to institutions. Grace Baumgardner is salvage chairman with about 20 active members.
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Center Point
Dye- Benson Legion Post
Fur Industry
War Emergency Board
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Grace Baumgardner
Iowa Governor Proclaims American Day May 21
Des Moines Iowa Gov B B Hickenlooper issued a proclamation designating Sunday May 21 as Il Am An Amer ican Day. The order marks a observance encouraging patriotic activities and civic participation across the state.
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Des Moines
INS
Gov. B. B. Hickenlooper
Republican Women Of Johnson County Adopt Resolutions
Johnson County Iowa Republican women submit resolutions to the national GOP platform committee. They urge wartime unity over partisan politics and a series of postwar goals. The list covers foreign policy, international security, free commerce for Allies, voting rights for soldiers, nonpartisan peace council representation, postwar bureaucracy curtailment, open candidate debate, and campaign finance economy.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
G.O.P
State Department
United States
Peace Council
Cotter Presbyterians To Install New Pastor
The Rev. W. Z. Allen will be installed as pastor of the Cotter Presbyterian Church in Columbus Junction on Wednesday evening. Rev. H. N. Poston of Crawfordsville will preside, with Rev. F. W. Eastwood of Washington delivering the congregation’s charge and Rev. E. R. Mitchell of Columbus Junction delivering the pastor’s charge. Allen, formerly of Iowa City, has served as supply pastor at the Cotter church for several months.
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Columbus Junction
W. Z. Allen
Cotter Presbyterian Churea
Marion High School to Hold 71st Commencement
Marion High School will award diplomas to 25 boys and 35 girls in a May 19 commencement at the Methodist church. Dr Charles A Anderson of Coe College will deliver the address. Activities include a May 12 junior senior prom, a May 16 class day exercises, and a May 19 baccalaureate sermon third.
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Charles A. Anderson
Coe College
Marion Hi School
Methodist Church
Kensington Meeting Sets April Social at Masonic Temple
O E S Kensington Marion chapter meets Monday afternoon at the Masonic temple with supper at 5 30 p m. Co chairmen are Mrs L S Dove and Mrs Glenn O Pyle. Proceeds fund the chapter room at the O E S home in Boone. A social hour follows dinner.
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Marion
Kensington
Masonic Temple
L. S. Dove
Glenn O. Pyle
O.E.S
Boone
For sale complete broader house 10x12
Biddick Lumber Co advertisement notes a 10 by 12 foot broader house for sale priced at 135 dollars. The ad signals a simple product listing from a lumber company page.
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Biddick Lumber Co
Marion Students Attend Iowa City Exchange Assembly
A. W. Salisbury principal and Miss Rose Wilcox vocal music director led 18 Marion high school students to Iowa City Friday for an exchange assembly with peers from another district.
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A. W. Salisbury
Rose Wilcox
Marion High School
Iowa City
University High Presents A Local Program
University High School showcased a community program about a month ago highlighting student work and school activities. The event featured brief demonstrations and remarks from faculty, emphasizing student engagement and local participation.
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Ener al University High School
University High
Mrs Calvin Moore Hosts Dinner For Brother Pfc Mc Bride
Mrs Calvin Moore will entertain today at a family dinner at her home 648 Ninth avenue for her brother Pfc Robert L Mc Bride who is stationed at Fort Custer Michigan Present will be Mrs McBride and Tommy Mr and Mrs Line Sher onick and Edward and Larry Mr and Mrs E A Stanley and Kath leen and Mrs Grace McBride and Dolly of Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs Franklin Goodrow and children Mrs Frank Woodrow Mr and Mrs John Trpkosh and Helen and Arlene Trpkosh of Marion
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Calvin Moore
Ninth Avenue
Robert L. McBride
Fort Custer
Mich
McBride
Tommy
Line Sheronick
Edward
Larry
E. A. Stanley
Kathleen
Grace McBride
Dolly
Cedar Rapids
Franklin Goodrow
Frank Woodrow
John Trpkosh
Helen
Arlene Trpkosh
Marion
West Marion Garden Club Meeting Led by Mrs Bear
The West Marion Garden club will meet Wednesday at 2 with Mrs Samuel L Bear at 2747 B Avenue NE Cedar Rapids.
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West Marion
Help Wanted Ad and Club Meeting Notice
Help wanted at once for Hallwood Cafe. Lat-a-Lot club to meet Tuesday at 6 with Mrs Amber Travis at 580 Twelfth street. Co-hostess Mrs Guy B Berlin. Weekend guests at the Donald DeVault home include Mrs Jerome Schwartz of Springville and her daughter Sharon and Dorothy De Vault of Iowa City.
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Amber Travis
Twelfth Street
Guy B. Berlin
Donald DeVault
Jerome Schwartz
Springville
Sharon
Dorothy de Vault
Iowa City
Manchester Soldier Reported Missing In Action In Italy
Sgt Dean William Jones 20 son of Mr and Mrs David Jones of six miles NW of Manchester is listed missing in action in the Italian theater since April 2. He was a gunner on a Fort Fortess, entered service in 1942, visited home in August 1943, and sailed overseas in September. A brother Alvin Jones serves in England.
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Manchester
Dean William Jones
David Jones
War Department
Jones
Alvin Jones
England
Mitchell to Meet at Memorial Hall Wednesday
Robert Mitchell of W R C will meet on Wednesday at 2 30 in Memorial Hall for a scheduled gathering.
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Robert Mitchell
Marion PTA Meeting In Lincoln Auditorium
The Marion Parent-Teacher Association will meet Thursday at 2 30 in the Lincoln auditorium. Pupils in the Lincoln building will present the program. Miss Eliza beth Klein will speak on Mexico.
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Marion
Parent-Teacher Association
Lincoln Auditorium
Lincoln Building
Elizabeth Klein
Mexico
Coe Students Jane Newlin and Je Ann Miller Initiated Alpha Gamma Delta
Jane Helen Newlin daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred C Newlin and Je Ann Miller daughter of Mrs Charles Lazio have been initiated into the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority at Coe.
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Jane Helen Newlin
Fred C. Newlin
Je Ann Miller
Charles Lazio
Coe
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Tutt of turf reveals triumph amid river fears
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local item mentioning Tutt of turf, river, water danger, and a petition or "order of triumph" with unclear context. Names and places are partially legible, suggesting a brief report on a community event or incident with an outcome or protest.
Bankruptcy petition filed in Cedar Rapids by Elsie Todt
A debtor in Tipton, Mrs. Elsie A. Todt, filed a bankruptcy petition Saturday in the federal district clerk’s office in Cedar Rapids. She lists liabilities at 6726.65 dollars and assets at 100 dollars with no exemptions claimed.
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Federal District Clerk’s Office
Cedar Rapids
Elsie A. Todt
Tipton
Chapter CS PEO Meeting on Ritual and Constitution
Chapter CS P. E. O. will meet Tuesday evening with Mrs. J. L. Papes. The program on exemplification of the ritual and study of the constitution will be in charge of Mrs. J. Lewis Papes and Miss Rachel Hatch.
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J. L. Papes
J. Lewis Papes
Rachel Hatch
Laura Bailey W.S.C.S. Meeting Set at 7:30
Laura Bailey guild of the Methodist W.S.C.S. will meet Wednesday at 7 30 with Mrs. Ralph C. Seager guiding the lesson. Mrs. George A. Hutchison will lead the lesson and Mrs. Howard M. Titus will handle devotions.
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Laura Bailey Guild
Methodist
W.S.C.S
Ralph C. Seager
George A. Hutchison
Howard M. Titus
Ruth Miller Weds Cpl Fred C Preston in Florida
Ruth A. Miller daughter of Mrs C C Miller of Marion married Cpl Fred C Preston at the Christian church parsonage in Jacksonville Florida on April 18. The bride, a Marion telephone exchange operator since high school, wore a navy blue suit with white accessories. Cpl Preston, stationed at Atlantic Beach, arrived in Marion Friday.
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Ruth A. Miller
C. C. Miller
Sixth Avenue
Marion
Cpl
Fred C. Jon
Cedar Rapids
Christian Church
Jacksonville
Fla
Marion Hi Oo
Marion Telephone Exchange
Preston
Atlantic Beach
Marion Friay
Walker Family Guests Spend Weekend Nearby
Sgt. and Mrs William Walker and their son Gary stay with Mrs. Walker's parents Mr and Mrs Jerry Lesher south of Marion. He is stationed at Camp Bowie Texas. Mr and Mrs Sam Walker of Burlington and their son Jerry visit Mrs Elizabeth Hart for the weekend. Set Walker and Sam Walker are brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walker
Gary
Marion Republican Women Plan Luncheon Picnic Program
Republican women of Marion meet Thursday at 1 p.m. with Mrs. Fred J. Lang at 475 Fifth Avenue for a picnic luncheon and surprise program. All Republican women of Marion and vicinity are invited.
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Marion
Fred J. Lang
Fifth Avenue
Vicinity
Iowa commencement attendees from Marion and Lost Nation
Mr and Mrs V H Balster and Donald with Mrs Robert Gross and Mr and Mrs Frank Hanson of Marion attend the University of Iowa commencement. The W H Balsters daughter Joan will receive a bachelor of arts degree. Mr and Mrs M H Biddick and Diane attend. their daughter Norma will receive a bachelor of science degree in commerce.
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V. H. Balster
Donald
Robert Gross
Frank Hanson
Marion
Hannah Balster
Edward Balster
Lost Nation
University of Iowa
W. H. Balsters
Joan
M. H. Biddick
Diane
Norma
Schenken elected to Iowa Memorial Union student board
Eileen Schenken, daughter of Mr and Mrs A A Schenken, elected to the Memorial Union student board at Iowa university. She will return to Marion today to spend the summer. Mr and Mrs Sherman A Fontaine will go to Iowa City today and their daughter Marilyn, a junior at Iowa, will return home with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kassier
Marion High
Carl J. Kassier
Marion
Eileen Schenken
A. A. Schenken
Memorial Union
Iowa University
Sherman A. Fontaine
Iowa City
Marilyn
Iowa
Musical Literary Club Meeting Monday With Ruth Engstrom
The Musical Literary club will meet Monday evening with Miss Ruth Engstrom. Officers will be elected and choral music will be studied.
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Musical Literary Club
Ruth Engstrom
Deliciously made fruit flavored hard candy ad
A fragment from Owens Cut Rate Drug promotes fruit flavored hard candy at 39 cents per jar. The notice touts the candy as deliciously made and highlights a low price for shoppers browsing the advertisement section.
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Owens Cut Rate Drug
Athenian and Ivanhoe Club Meet With Hostesses
Mrs. Floyd Parks will host the Ivanhoe club Monday at 2. Mrs. Arthur Shore will present the program. The Athenian club gathers Friday evening with Mrs. Fay Dunn. Members are asked to bring items for the auction.
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Floyd Parks
Eighth Avenue
Ivanhoe Club
Arthur Shore
Athenian Club
Fay Dunn
Marion Garden Club Meeting on Care of Young Fruit Trees
The Marion Nature and Garden club will meet Wednesday at 2 3 with Mrs Rosa Reiter at 982 Fourteenth Street. Mrs George Hutton will present the program The Care of Young Fruit Trees.
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Marion Nature and Garden Club
Rosa Reiter
Fourteenth Street
George Hutton
Missionary Society to Meet Friday Afternoon
The Christian church Women s Missionary Society will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs Roy Mack. Mrs Rosa Reiter will be the program leader.
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Christian Church Women’sissionary Society
Roy Mack
Rosa Reiter
Mrs D Louhy to Move to Washington State Home
Mrs. Frank D Louhy will leave May to make her home in Washington state. Mrs. D Louhy,
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D’louhy
May
Washington State
D’louhy
Actress Contract With L A Company For Two Songs
A visitor who has been staying with her sister Mrs W N Foster has a contract with a Los Angeles company to record two songs written by her, Smile Away Your Worries and Soldier Boy.
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W. N. Foster
Los Angeles
Presbyterian Cornerstones Plan Thursday Picnic
The Presbyterian Cornerstones will meet Thursday with Mrs. B F Gill at 725 Central Avenue for a group picnic gathering.
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The
Presbyterian Cornerstones
B. F. Gill
Central Avenue
Mrs Harrison Oxley Returns Home After Operation
Mrs Harrison Oxley was transported from a Cedar Rapids hospital to her home east of Marion following an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Oxley
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Burmingham Daughter Ill With Measles and Local Masonic Meetings
Charlese Burmingham, daughter of John Burminghams, is ill with measles. Linn chapter, Order of De Molay, to meet Monday at 7:30 at the Masonic temple. Marion lodge No. 6, A F and A M, holds a special meeting Tuesday at 7 for second degree work.
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Charlese Burmingham
John Burminghams
Linn
Order of de Molay
Masonic Temple
Marion Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Charles Birmingham Visits Chicago for Weeklong Vacation
Charles Birmingham traveled to Chicago on Saturday to enjoy a week of vacation. He plans to visit museums and parks, returning home the following week.
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Charles Birmingham
Chicago
Grove City Rebekah Lodge Meeting Notice
Grove City Rebekah lodge will meet Monday at 8. Officers are asked to wear formals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City
Rebekah Lodge
Sorosis Club Meeting Set for Thursday Evening
The Sorosis club will meet Thursday at 7 45 with Mrs. D Earl Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Club
D. Earl Miller
Fire at Lake Shore Tire and Rubber injures two in Des Moines
A blaze at the Lake Shore Tire and Rubber plant in Des Moines on Saturday burned two people, one seriously. Firefighters fought the flames as medical teams transported the injured for treatment.
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Des Moines
INS
Lake Shore Tire and Rubber Company
Rationed Drivers Gain Extra Gas Mileage Nationwide
Thousands of rationed motorists report gasoline savings up to 30 percent after installing a Vacu matic auto carburetor device. The Vacu-matic Co offers free units to those who install and promote the device, inviting readers to mail their names and addresses.
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Vacu-matic Co
State St
Wauwatosa
Wisconsin
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Col
Loren T. Jenks
Susie
Margie
Gerry Phillips
Galesburg
Mayo General Hospital
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Bert
Gordon
Surridor
Dr. Cole
A. L. Killian
Board of Trustees
Daniel Marsh
Boston University
J. Ralph Magee
Eugene Devereaux
Ruth Pinkerton
Center Point Auxiliary
Cotter Presbyterians
Richard Awbrey
Thomas Benedict
Beulah Blackford
Richard Blok
Arliss Brown
Charlotte Castle
Leah Cira
Betty Corum
Ernest Davin
Lucille Domer
Jo Anna Dumbalton
Gordon Emmons
Doris Etzel
Margaret Evenson
Raymond Fay
Dollie Fleming
Bonnie Ford
Bonnie Fowler
Gerald Fry
Marilyn Hayes
Celeste Hoover
James Hucker
Janice Hutchinson
Shirley Schaefer
Richard Schnell
Richard Schrimper
Leroy Schwab
Dorothy Schwarz
Betty Jane Scott
Robert Scott
Geraldine Smith
Cleo VanFossen
Laura Waite
Edith Wells
Ralph Whiteford
David Wilkinson
O.E.S. Kensington
Delaware County Flying Fortress
Hallwood Cafe
Sgt
Dean Jones
ACRO
Bae
Qe Tutt
Liberty Furnace
Liberty Nut
Liberty Stoker
Kenwood Fuel CO
J. F. McLaughlin
FOO Market
PAG
Folger's
R. Salt
Crandic
Crandic Electric
WMT
Cedar Rapids and
Iowa City Railway
Libby
Stewart
Tom
Miracle
Griddlemix
Mere Cae
Aya Lie
Ruth Miller
Fred C. Preston
Sgt. Walker Home
Miss Schenken
David C. Tuttle
C. E. Tuttle
Newhall
Pensacola
Banana River
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