Springville Opens Scrap Drive By Pulling Down Old Fire Bell
Springville begins its scrap salvage drive with the removal of the old J. S. Love hose company fire bell from the tower. The drive official start is Aug 24 led by Roy Stambaugh, while a siren donated by J. S. Armstrong now summons volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springville
John Reynolds
Pringville
Roy Stambaugh
J. S. Love Hose Company
J. S. Armstrong
J. S. Leve
Hose Company
J. S. Butler
Sireck
A. Johnston
R. F. Wiley
Love Station
Spri
Williamsburg Woman Writes Novel of the 4-H
Ella Williams Porter of Williamsburg notes a rural background and 4-H setting in her new book Sandra Kendall of the 4-H published by Dodd Mead She describes her early life in Williamsburg Coe College music teaching Cedar Rapids and later move to Downers Grove Illinois Now at Sandstone camp Green Lake Wisconsin with daughter Barbara and mother Mrs Sarah Williams in Williamsburg plan to join writers club in Chicago and at present on a staff assignment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Ella Williams Porter
Sandra Kendall
Dodd, Mead and Company
Lodge
Porters
Downers Grove
Ill
Porter
Writers
North-South Air Mail Is Renewed
Des Moines reports Mid-Continent Airlines resumes air mail service with a daily round trip between Minneapolis and St. Louis via Ottumwa and Rochester. A Des Moines to Kansas City leg will also operate, replacing the earlier withdrawn service. No passengers will be carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Mid-Continent Airlines
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Ottumwa
Rochester
Kansas City
Free Book Promises Help for Colon and Rectal Troubles
An advertisement offering a free book on colon and related digestive issues directs readers to write to McCleary Chini Excelsior for more information. The fragment suggests medical guidance material aimed at sufferers seeking self help.
Buchanan County Plans Three Week Scrap Drive
A three week drive to collect scrap metal is planned in Buchanan County led by the Independence of Commerce the AAA and Farm Bureau among others. Louis Chanen of Chanen Auto Co will purchase all scrap steel delivered at 618 and ten, per the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Buchanan County
Independence of Commerce
Triple- A
Farm Bureau
Louis Chanen
Chanen Auto Company
Sloee
Ten
No New Tires If School Buses Take Pupils to Contests
Des Moines AP report notes a school debate over whether buses may be used to carry students to tests or contests. A spokesman said buses must meet regulations and a state policy group will decide the transportation rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ap & Cho Indivitasl Rouse of
Woman Arrested For Drunk Driving In West Union
Mrs Nellie Snyder 44 a widow was arrested at Hawkeye her hometown for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. She was held in Fayette county jail in default of bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Nellie Snyder
Hawkeye
Fayette County
Donna's Brother Shows Top Hogs
Billie Mul photographs show Donna's brother with top hogs in a farm feature. The article highlights breeding, auctions, and local interest in livestock showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna
Iowa ends 1941 42 fiscal year with 1.11 million balance
Iowa's 1941 42 fiscal year closed with a balance of 1 114.4 million. The fund showed outgo of 15 352.4 while income for the period totaled 16 million. Chairman Mary warned the balance is not large and at the current distribution rate would last less than a month. Federal matches support most state aid amid wartime shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Mary
Sone
Oomea
Three in Average Iowa Household
Figures from the 1940 census show Iowa households averaged 3.18 persons. Urban areas averaged 3.01, rural nonfarm 2.83, and rural farm 3.67. There were more two person families than any other size, totaling 184,819 or 26.3 percent of 701,824 householders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Clermont Off to 30 Ton Start in Salvage Drive
The scrap salvage campaign in Clermont began strongly as the Brick and Sand company sold its crusher, cars, rails and other machinery from its brick yards. About 30 tons of salvaged scrap were moved, and several motors were sold to a Chicago firm for use in a defense plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Brick and Sand Company
Chicago
Sacrifice Day Observed Boosts War Bond Purchases
Boone retailers align with the victory committee urging citizens to duplicate luxury purchases with war bonds and stamps purchases to support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOONE
INS
Boonesh
Retailers For Victory Committee
Employment in Iowa Holds Up Despite Material Shortages
DES MOINES AP The Iowa industrial employment scene remains strong, though manufacturers face raw material shortages. July gains lag June but stay up 3.4 percent over 1941 with 18.2 percent higher rolls than July 1941. Sioux City led gains at 6.4 percent, followed by Fort Madison 5.9, Ottumwa 5.5, Mason City 4.3, Newton 2.7 and Cedar Rapids 1.8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
State Department of Labor
Gours
Sioux City
Fort Madison
Ottumwa
Mason City
Newton
Cedar Rapids
Seventh Day Adventists Convene Meeting Across Iowa
Campbell president of the northern conference along with H. L. Rudy and about 40 local ministers and teachers gather this week. Missionaries back from war and service in China India and Europe include the Holley brothers Leigh ton and Roger Bernhard Petersen W. E. Peugh C. A. Larsen Miss Josephine Holmes and D. N. Wall who leads the Iowa conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At. Vv. Campbell
No Union
Erence Rthern
Conf
Seventh-day Adventists
H. L. Rudy
Europe
South Dakota
Iowa
Bernhard Petersen
China
W. E. Peugh
India
Sioux City
C. A. Larsen
Nevada
Josephine Holmes
D. N. Wall
Australia
Iowa Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Reformatory Cannery Buys New Equipment
The canning plant at the men's state reformatory will receive 21000 dollars in new equipment announced by Warden Foss Davis. The items include a pea washer and tomato juice extractions, with more deliveries pending while the division of procurement purchases canned goods for U N forces. Howard Ziegler runs the canning factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men’s State Reformatory
Foss Davis
Reformatory
United Nations
Davis
Howard Ziegler
Marion bond store name contest closes Wednesday at 5
The Marion bond store in the city park invites entries to name the store with prizes donated by ana Laundry. Judging will be done by a committee. The Marion Linn chapter of the D A R will oversee the store which has sold over $7,500 in stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Bond
Eeee Ana Laundry
Marion Linn Chapter
Local Librarian Lists Books Ready for Circulation
Miss Metta Whitcomb librarian reports the following titles ready for circulation at Disposal Ken Du Pont adult fiction By What Authority Thus Doctor Mallory All the Tomorrows Landfall Too Dear M Johnson Cu vpoke Justice Hard Rock Man For rent October 1 two room apartment bath Phone 886J.
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Metta Whitcomb
Books
Ken
du Pont
Dutton
What Authority
Benson
Doctor Mallory
Seifert
All the Tomorrows
Babson
Landfall
Shute
Too Dear M Johnson
Gruber
Cu Vpoke Justice
Hopson
Hendryx
Edward Failor visits Mapleton grandmother
Edward Failor travels to Mapleton to spend time with his grandmother, Mrs. Anna Rhode, and likely enjoy a family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Failor
Mapleton
Mrs
Anna Rhode
Marion trio returns from Milner Colorado trip
Miss Ethel McQuown and Roy Williams of Marion and Miss Mc Quown's mother Mrs Anna Mc Quown of Lisbon returned Saturday from a vacation in Milner Colorado. Mr and Mrs Fritz Bateman who accompanied them on the trip remained there and will go to the west coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel McQuown
Roy Williams
Marion
Miss McQuown
Anna McQuown
Lisbon
Milner
Colo
Fritz Bateman
West Coast
Miss Jo Ann Miller Joins Family Vacation Plan
Miss Jo Ann Miller travels with her brother John Miller and grandparents Mr and Mrs J N Baumel of Anamosa to St Croix Afton Minnesota for a week long vacation starting Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ann Miller
John Miller
J. N. Baumel
Anamosa
Tke St. Croix
Afton
Minn
Concord Agricultural and Literary Club Meeting
The Concord Agricultural and Literary club will meet Friday at noon in Thomas Park for a community gathering.
Joiners Visit Des Moines With Martins and Relatives
Spending the weekend with their son in law and daughter in Des Moines are Mr and Mrs C W Joiner. Also in the group are Mr and Mrs G L Martin their nephew Clarence Reinhard of Marion and Mr and Mrs Harold Martin of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Joiner
Des Moines
G. L. Martin
Clarence Reinhard
Marion
Harold Martin
Cedar Rapids
Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Event At Church
Mrs J T Galliven hosts at 657 Sixth Avenue as the Presbyterian church group plans a program for the younger members. Miss Henrietta Robinson assists as hostess. Mrs Leah Scotlock of Ames arrives to live with her brother H L Terrill and his family. Hutchinson's Gingham ice cream advertised at Owens Cut Rate Drug for 15 cents a pint and 29 cents per quart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
J. T. Galliven
Sixth Avenue
Henrietta Robinson
Leah Scotlock of
Ames
H. L. Terrill
Hutchinson
Owen
Saunders visit to Jacksonville relatives this week
K. M. Saunders and his daughter Mrs. Jerry W. of Jacksonville Florida will arrive this week to stay with son-in-law Harold Caldwell and his wife Mrs. Harold Caldwell for a family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. M. Saunders
Jerry W
Jacksonville, Fla
Saunders
Harold Caldwell
Iowans Blaze Trail Through a Frontier Wilderness
A long passage details Alaska highway work under the C F Lytle company and Green Construction with Iowa firms and crews living in camps. It covers terrain, supply chains, living conditions, wildlife, and hardships near Fort St John, Dawson Creek, and Charlie Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort St. John
Charlie Lake
Dawson Creek
Spears
Marion No 298 appoints J Williams new commander
J Williams of 1345 Tenth Street becomes commander of Marion No 298 Legion and Auxiliary RACs after a 30 year city mail career. He served in World War I with the Marines at Quantico and was discharged January 24 1919. Mrs T A Barkwill of 439 Tenth Street is the new Legion auxiliary president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Williams
Tenth Street
Marion T No
Quantico, Va
T. A. Barkwill
The
Legion Auxiliary
Marion Legion Post 298 Plans Evening Meetings
Marion Legion post 298 will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at the Legion hall with a family supper at 6:30. Attendees bring their own sugar. Co chairmen of the supper committee are Mrs. Harold Ballard and Mrs. Margaret Leming. assistants include Richard Biddick W. E. Van Fossen Paul Fiedler Reuben Armstrong Cecil Seger John Hanstrom O K Co Ruth Maier and Edyth Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Legion Post
Legion Hall
Endian
Harold Ballard
Margaret Leming
Richard Biddick
W. E. van Fossen
Paul Fiedler
Reuben Armstrong
Cecil Seger
John Hanstrom
O. K
Ruth Maier
Edyth Gordon
Excelsior Club Plans Friday Picnic at Thomas Park
The Excelsior Agricultural and Literary club will hold a Friday noon picnic in Thomas Park. Members are invited to bring food, games, and contributions to a community reading program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Agricultural and Literary Club
Thomas Park
Beadle and Arp Return Home From Great Lakes Training
Kenneth Beadle drove to the Great Lakes naval training station Saturday and Richard Arp seaman first class returned home with him to spend a short leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Arp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Beadle
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Richard Arp
Henry Arp
Retired Railway Employees Plan Picnic at Ellis Park
Members of the Retired Railway Employees association hold their annual picnic today at 5 at the Ellis Park pavilion in Cedar Rapids. All members and families and employees with 30 years of service are invited. Attendees should bring a covered dish, table service, and sandwiches. a committee will serve ice cream and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Park Pavilion
Cedar Rapids
City Council Set to Convene Tuesday Evening
The city council will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the city hall to discuss local matters and approve agenda items.
Social Calendar and Visiting Guests Placed in Marion
Mrs Eva Edgar Clark arrives Monday for a visit with Mrs Mae Wahl and Mr and Mrs Oscar Martin. Dinner guests include Mr and Mrs Fred Pfeifer and daughter Patricia Diane and Mr and Mrs Le Roy Letney and son Gary of Waterloo. Nancy Joe Pfeifer to return home with parents. Visitors from Columbus Ohio M Creglon and Alice Jones arrive. Indian Creek Fish and Game club meets Tuesday at Dye garage. Ladies Aid of St Pauls Lutheran meets Thursday at 2 pm with Mrs Andrew P Munson hosting. Officers to be elected. Mrs Charles Burnscaer and Mrs Myron S Berry noted along with travel of E Quass to Fort Belvoir Va for engineer training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Edgar Clark
Huntington Park, Calif
Marion
Mae Wahl
Oscar Martin
Fred Pfeifer
Patricia Diane
le Roy Letney
Gary
Waterloo
Pfeifer
C. L. Wiley
Thirteenth Street
Nancy Joe Pfeifer
Myron S. Berry
West Coast
Is . E. Quass
Alburnett
Tee
Fort Belvoir
Leaving Stenting With Rev. Vernon Carter for Nauvoo
Darlene Meggers and Rosalie Hess join a trip with Rev. Vernon Carter to Nauvoo for a youth conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Carter
Nauvoo
Darlene Meggers
Rosalie Hess
Hatt Visits Mother After Naval Cadet Selection Arrival
Thomas Hatt a yeoman third class with the naval aviation cadet selection board arrived Saturday to visit his mother Mrs Elizabeth Hatt at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hatt
Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board
Elizabeth Hatt
No Surgical Dressings Class This Week
A brief notice states there will be no class in surgical dressings this week, with no further details on rescheduling or reasons.
Tiltons Visit Grandparents in De Kalb
Mr and Mrs Mark Tilton and their son Theodore of De Kalb Illinois arrived to spend a week with Mrs Tiltons grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank E Williams and other relatives for a family vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Tilton
Theodore
de Kalb, Il
Families Gather for Annual Picnic in Cedar Rapids Area
Mr and Mrs Arthur E Granger and related Granger family members from Marion join Mrs Redmond D Smith Virginia Smith and Mrs Grace Fernow of Cedar Rapids for a picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs Sam. The event brings together several generations for a day of outdoor fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Granger
Mary Ellen Granger
W. K. Lothian
Marion
Redmond D. Smith
Virginia Smith
Grace Fernow
Cedar Rapids
Sam
Red Cross Junior First Aid Class Meets Tuesday
Mrs Ina W Stagg instructor will lead the Red Cross junior first aid class at 7 p m Tuesday in the public library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Ina W. Stagg
Murdoch couple travel to Delafield for St. John's event
Mr. and Mrs. K. V. Murdoch drove to Delafield Wisconsin on Wednesday at St. John's Military Academy. George will accompany them to Marion today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. V. Murdoch
Delafield
Wis
St. John’s Military Academy
George
Marion
Martin's Creek club hosts miscellaneous shower for Miss Berry
The Martin's Creek Community club will entertain Thursday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Levi Nevens home to honor Miss Kath Berry ahead of her Aug. 23 wedding to William Barnrt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin's Creek
Levi Nevensa
Kath Berry
Miss Berry
William Barnrt
Koch Schenken and Grunewald Families Reunion Held
The Koch Schenken and Grunewald families will gather Sunday at Thomas Park for their annual reunion. A picnic luncheon will be served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koch, Schenken
Grunewald
Thomas Park
Gott Family Reunion Moves to Center Point Basement
The Gott family plans its annual reunion for Sunday at Center Point. If rain falls the gathering will be moved to the Evangelical church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gott
Center Point
Evangelical Church
Methodist WSCS Plans Wednesday Meeting at Church
The Methodist WSCS will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. at the church. Fortifier division hostesses Mr and Mrs Clint Wilson and daughter in law Mrs Gerald Wilson and her daughter Sharon depart Tuesday for Hot Springs S D to make their home. Gerald Wilson is on a government project at Provo A F and A M will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic temple. A family gathering is today at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard M Clark 1670 Park Avenue Present are Mr and Mrs E K Clark of Chicago Mr and Mrs J B Clark of Palatine Illinois Mr and Mrs Oddie Clark and Forrent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Ws.c.s
Comforter
Clint Wilson
Gerald Wilson
Sharon
Hot Springs
S. D
Provo
Richard M. Clark
Park Avenue
E. K. Clark
Chicago
J. B. Clark
Palatine
Oddie Clark
Daniels Family Note Names Local Relations
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Daniels and Jels' aunt Miss Adeliza Daniels appear in a brief family notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Daniels
Jels
Miss Adeliza Daniels
Fear divorce suit filed in Delaware court over desertion
Una B. Fear sues Clay R. Fear in Delaware district court alleging desertion. She seeks $150 temporary alimony, custody of two children, $50 monthly permanent alimony, and $100 monthly child support. Fear is said to be employed in Burlington. Dated November 10, 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Clay R. Fear
Burlington
Delaware
Una B. Fear
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Brown Township
M. Katz
Loren Brown
Roy
Albert Hollingsworth
R. C. Hunte
L. A. Johnston
Ella Porter
Billie Mul
Bath
Concord Agricultural and Literary Club
Canada
Lawrence Peterson
Fairway Terrace SE
Clyde Elliott
Alaska Independence
Herbert Pearson
Camp
Ee Ey See
Cancer
Central Constructor
Associated General Contractors of America
IEF
Alaska
C. F. Lytle Company
Green Construction Company
Pope
Ben Cole and Son
Ames, Duvall and McKinney
Logan
Graves Brothers Construction Company
Melvin, Hughes and Eases
Council Bluffs
Lawrence Ace
Welden
Cedar Falls
Tn Engineering Company
Harlan
EF. M. Duesenberg, Inc
Clear Lake
Eblen Construction Company
Cumberland
William Horrabin Contracting Company
Iowa City
W. L. Lundeen, Inc
Montezuma
Gus Ostermann and Sons
Ocheydan
J. W. Scothorn
Soson Company
Cherokee
Es Clear Lake
Iva van Buskirk
Hawarden
Anee Sence
NAVY
Funalaskal Island
SisgRia
Pacific Ocean
Miles
Fairbanks
SirKa
Alz On
Fort ST John
Prince Georges
Seattle
U. S
Vancouver
Sun
Dept Ce
Whitehorse
Head Legion and Auxiliary
Ralph J. Williams
Legion
Boston
M. Creglon
Alice Jones
Columbus
Ohio
Indian Creek Fish and Game Club
Dye Garage
Ladies Aid Society
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
William Fowler
Fred Bohlken
Pearl de Wald Smith
Robert
A. L. Barngrover
Electa Circle of
King’s Daughters
Andrew P. Munson
Charles Burns
Swift & CO
Marengo
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
Drummond
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