Goodbye Girls Were Through veteran Cornell janitors
Veteran Bowman hall janitors Tom and Will Joriman announce retirement after three decades at Cornell. Swiss born brothers, they bonded with students, attended every game, helped build campus, and kept tradition with cigar smoking in Bowman basement. They plan summers in the north and winters in the south, Iowa favored in summer.
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Nount
Vernon
Tom
Will Joriman
Bowman Hall
Jorimans
Cornell
Will
Switzerland
Rhine
America
North
Iowa
Bowman
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
David Jordan
Dr C A Bradley Hosts Dinner at Home in Marion
Dr C A Bradley will entertain guests at 940 Eighth Avenue Marion tonight. Attendees include his sister Mrs William Garretson and Mr Garretson, Mrs Margaret Fairman, Miss Charity Abrams, Mrs Stella Flynn of Maquoketa, Mrs Henry Koon of Onslow, Mrs Snowden Clary and her daughter Virginia of Memphis Tenn, Mr and Mrs Myron Richardson of Elwood, Miss Anna Weber and Miss Edna Roberts of Marion.
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C. A. Bradley
Eighth Avenue
William Garretson
Garretson
Margaret Fairman
Charity Abrams
Stella Flynn
Maquokéta
Henry Koon
Onslow
Snowden Clary
Virginia
Memphis
Tenn
Myron Richardson
Elwood
Anna Weber
Edna Roberts
Marion
Bride-elect Miss Agnes Carey Honored in Marion
Miss Alice Wallace hosted a Saturday dinner for Miss Agnes Carey at her Marion home. Carey received gifts and the guests played cards. Out-of-town attendees included Mildred Teter from Waterloo and Winifred Schrubber from Decorah.
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Agnes Carey
Alice Wallace
Marion
Miss Carey
Mildred Teter
Waterloo
Winifred Schrubber
Decorah
Chicago guest L. E. Fuller Jr. visits Lothian home
L. E. Fuller Jr. of Chicago spends the weekend in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Lothian as guest of Miss Janet Lothian. Miss Roberta Saunders returns soon from the west coast where she spent the first two months.
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L. E. Fuller, Jr
Chicago
Janet Lothian
Mrs. W. K. Lothian
Roberta Saunders
West Coast
Shirley Temple's The Little Princess at Garden
Advertisement notes the film The Little Princess starring Shirley Temple is now showing at the Garden theater. Brief theater listing highlights current feature and venue for local audiences.
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Little Princess
Shirley Temple
Garden
Pleasant Grove Community Club Meeting Notice
The Pleasant Grove Community club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs C B F Michel northwest of Marion
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Pleasant Grove Community Club
Miss Jean Dow Sets Out for Port Washington and World’s Fair
Miss Jean Dow leaves today for Port Washington Long Island to visit her brother and sister in law Charles Dow and to tour the world’s fair.
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Jean Dow
Port Washington, L. I
Charles Dow
Miller Family Reunion Picnic Planned at Thomas Park
The descendants of Samuel Miller will hold a reunion and picnic this noon at Thomas Park. Family members are gathering for fellowship and shared memories in a public park setting.
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Samuel Miller
Thomas Park
Marriage Announcement Frances Alberta Voorhies to R D Conley
Mr and Mrs Lee Voorhies announce the marriage of their daughter Frances Alberta to R D Conley at Pine River Minnesota on June 6 1938 The ceremony was conducted by Rev H E Petersen of the Pine River Methodist church Attendants were Verlin Conley and wife Mrs Conley Frances Alberta is a Marion high school graduate class of 1935 and has worked for Bell Telephone three and a half years Conley is the son of J R Conley of Pine River a Anamosa high school graduate class of 1934 and employed by American Petroleum Oil in Marion They will reside at 746 Ninth Street Marion after August 20.
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Lee Voorhies
Frances Alberta
R. D. Conley
Pine River
Minn
H. E. Petersen
Methodist Church
Verlin Conley
Bell Telephone Company
Conley
J. R. Conley
Anamosa High School
American Petroleum Oil Company
Marion
Ninth Street
Shirley Temple Stars in The Little Princess at Gardert
Shirley Temple headlines a revival showing of The Little Princess at Gardert theater advertised locally. The production highlights her signature charm and family-friendly entertainment for weekday audiences.
Golf finals set at Marion Club 36 hole matches
Starting at 9 30 this morning the winner of the Carl Jacobsen Huron Adams golf match will play Don Wolfe in a championship 36 hole contest at the Marion Golf club Afternoon play will begin at 2 30 The finals in the women's club championship will be played by Mrs Ralph Fitzgerald and Miss Kathleen Oxley in a 36 hole match beginning at 9
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Carl Jacobsen- Huron Adams
Don Wolfe
Marion Golf Club
Ralph Fitzgerald
Kathleen Oxley
Granger Family Joins Voorhies on Clark Lake Outing
Mr and Mrs Arthur E Granger and daughter Mary Ellen Granger with Miss Catherine Voorhies traveled to Hubert Minnesota on Wednesday to join Rev and Mrs Gilbert Voorhies for an outing at Clark Lake The Grangers plan to stay in northern Minnesota and at International Falls while the Voorhies return to Marion Monday
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Arthur E. Granger
Mary Ellen Granger
Catherine Voorhies
Hubert
Minn
Gilbert Voorhies
Clark Lake
Cheadle Family Plans Chicago Visit Early Next Week
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Cheadle and their daughter Janet accompanied by Miss Catherine Cheadle will travel to Chicago at the start of the week for a short visit.
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Glenn Cheadle
Janet
Catherine Cheadle
Chicago
Jar Lids and Rubbers Fly Spray at Coast to Coast
Local hardware ad lists jar lids at 2 dozen for 39 cents and jar rubbers at 6 dozen for 15 cents. Fly spray offered at 39 cents per quart from Coast to Coast Hardware.
Newlins to Milwaukee Visit Miss Gwen at Marquette
Mrs. Fred C. Newlin and daughter Jane Helen travel to Milwaukee to visit Gwen Newlin at Marquette University. Gwen will return to Marion with her mother and sister after a few days.
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Fred C. Newlin
Jane Helen
Milwaukee
Brooks Family Heads West After Visit to Locals
Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and their son Donn Philip depart for Glendale California today following a visit with Mr and Mrs E R Brooks and Mr and Mrs John C Smith Mrs Smith accompanies them as far as Manilla and will visit her father Joseph La Turne and sister Mrs S E Van Osdol there
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Donald Brooks
Donn Philip
Glendale
Calif
E. R. Brooks
John C. Smith
Four C club to meet at Marion area home
The Four C club will meet Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Harold Munier southeast of Marion. The gathering will include a planned program and social time.
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Harold Munier
Marion
Prices and notices from Dickey's Foods and local events
Peaches 80c box apricots 79c pork sausage 10c a pound. Miss Bertha Harlan travels to Osceola to visit relatives. Boy Scouts meet in the city park at 3 30 p m today to attend Kent Golden's funeral.
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Dickey’s Foods
Boy Scouts
Kent Golden
Miss Elinore Hanna Returns Home From Camp Wapsier
Miss Elinore Hanna, a dietitian for the last two weeks at Camp Wapsier, will return home today.
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Elinore Hanna
Camp Wapsier
Weekend Guests at Stone Home Include Two Brothers
Weekend guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Stone on Central avenue are Mr. Stone’s brothers J. P. Stone of Albia and G. L. Stone of Tyrone, who are visiting California and Philadelphia addresses.
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J. J. Stone
Central Avenue
Mr. Stone
J. P. Stone
Albia
G. L. Stone
Tyrone
Eighty third birthday celebrated for Robert Oxley in Marion
Mr and Mrs Robert Oxley hosted a family dinner at 880 Fourteenth Street for the eighty third birthday with guests including Harry Horn and Harold of Mount Vernon Lucy Pyle and daughters Helen and Virginia of Hollywood Fla and Harrison Oxley family. The Marionette 4 H club plans a Tuesday meet at Jean and Betty Lou Scotts home. Several relatives and guests visited Marion from Mason City Beloit Pasadena and Dubuque with hospital and travel news noted. local businesses advertise.
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Robert Oxley
Jean
Betty Lou Scott
Library Adds Five Books to Circulation
Marion public library announces new circulation titles including Minnesota a State Guide by the federal writers project Valedictory by Kantor Next to Valour by Jennings Thread of Scarlet by Williams and Dead Ned by Masefield for patrons to borrow.
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Marion Public Library
Minnesota
Federal Writers’ Project
Kantor
Jennings
Williams
Ned
Masefield
Miss Miriam Jackson Returns Home From Iowa University Visit
Miss Miriam Jackson, attending the University of Iowa summer school, arrived home Friday evening to visit her father W. T. Jackson before departing to Charlos Mont to teach as a high school instructor.
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Miriam Jackson
Iowa University
W. T. Jackson
Charlos Mont
Hutchinsons Peach Gingham Ice Cream Ad at Owens Drug
A Hutchinsons peach flavored ice cream offered in a gingham package priced 13 cents per pint and 25 cents per quart at Owens Drug Store as an advertisement.
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Hutchinson
Owen’s
Mrs Murphey and Maurine Visit Kathryn Kendall
Mrs G C Murphey and Miss Maurine Murphey of Walker spent Friday with Miss Kathryn Kendall in town.
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G. C. Murphey
Maurine Murphey of
Walker
Kathryn Kendall
Endeavor Division Picnic Planned at Thomas Park
The Endeavor division of the Methodist Ladies Aid society will hold their postponed picnic on Wednesday at 12 30 PM in Thomas Park. Families of members are invited.
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Endeavor
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Thomas Park
Linn Chapter De Molay to Meet Monday Evening
Linn Chapter No 900 Order of De Molay will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the Masonic temple to conduct its regular session in the temple hall and discuss chapter plans.
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Linn
Order of de Molay
Masonic Temple
Hoskins Family Returns to Milwaukee After Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hoskins return to Milwaukee with sons Bobbie and Larry after a week’s visit to the D. I. and Ralph Hoskins homes. Mrs. es Hoskins and Mrs. Helen aw accompany them.
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Milwaukee
D. I
Ralph Hoskins
Gerald Hoskins
Bobbie and
Larry
Es Hoskins
Helenaw
Reichert couple buys Lutz house on Eleventh Street
Mr and Mrs Verto Reichert have purchased the residence erected by W E Lutz at Eleventh street and Fourth avenue and will move there Monday.
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Verto Reichert
W. E. Lutz
Eleventh Street
Fourth Avenue
Washington ready for its centennial celebration
Washington Ia plans its centennial August 8 to 10 with a $5250 budget, 75 slab fronts, Casefield spectacle with 350 performers on a 200 foot stage, Miss Washington and Miss Columbia crowned, Sun bonnet contests, parades, livestock judging, and farm events. District leaders include Judge Charles A. Dewey and F W Fitch judging whiskers.
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Washington
Charles A. Dewey
Des Moines
New York City
Thomas Reese
Iowa City
F. W. Fitch
Farm Bureau
Sunset Park
W. B. Hamilton
Old Tymers
Muscatine
Washington Junior Legion
Black Barons
Independents
Central Park
Mike Burns Death Baffles SLEUTHs On Green Island Bluff
A man named Mike Burns is found dead on a cliff near Green Island after being discovered by Henry Marburger and Max Schultz. Coroner Dr. Tomlinson reports no broken bones or definite wounds, leaving uncertainty whether death came from a fall, brain hemorrhage, or internal injuries. The posture and clothing show minimal disturbance, and the body is examined at Krabbenhoft mortuary in Sabula.
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Henry
Cahill
Green Island
Maquoketa
Henry Marburger
Max Schultz
Krabbenhoft
Sabula
W. J. Tomlinson
Clinton
Tomlinson
K. R. Sorenson
Burns
Callaghan
Marburger
Mike Burns
Mike
Main Street
Kurth
Albert Lingle
Kurth Place
Lingle
Green Island J
Mississippi River
Mysterious Death Near Cliff Baffles Green Island Sheriff
Sheriff Cahill continues probe into Mike Burns's death near Green Island with conflicting theories. Doctors note prior brain hemorrhage risk while witnesses detail Burns's habits and lack of intoxication. investigators weigh fall from a cliff, foul play, or staged accident without clear clues.
Burns From Wax Explosion Fatal
Sioux City reports Mrs. Allie Woerner aged 48 died from neck burns after an exploding can of wax ignited her clothing at a farm home. Her husband sustained burns trying to extinguish the flames. Earlier in the week two Sioux City women died from household burns.
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Sioux City
Allie Woerner
Remley Family Traces Law Tradition in Anamosa
James T. Remley of Anamosa is admitted to the bar in Des Moines, continuing a four generation line of Remleys. His grandfather Judge Howard E. Remley died in 1923, and his father J. E. Remley began practice in 1901, with a partnership to follow.
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Anamosa
James T. Remley
Des Moines
J. E. Remley
Remley and Remley
Howard E. Remley
Young Remley
University of Iowa
Remleys
Howard M. Remley
Remley
Judge Remley
James Remiley
Oxford
Millon
Iowa
Iowa City
Bug Battle Fire Des Moines AP One Year Old Injured
A Des Moines AP report states a one year old child suffered severe injuries in a fire incident. Details are incomplete in the fragment but indicate a residential blaze and emergency response followed by medical care.
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DES Moines
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