Postville High School Opens New $60,000 Addition
Postville celebrates the completion of a $60,000 addition including a Smith Hughes agricultural shop, a large gym auditorium seating 1,200, and a new stage. Open house features a 2:30 concert led by Harold J. Tobor as classes resume under enhanced facilities and Iowa law requires physical education offerings.
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Postville High School
Postville
Harold J. Tober
Smith-Hughes
Iowa
Marguerite Michel and Philip Smithmeyer Wedding Tonight
Marguerite Michel and Philip R. Smithmeyer wed this evening at 7 at the Carl Michel home five miles north of Marion. Rev. Vernon H. Carter will preside, with music by Ida Patsche and an arrangement of bridal pieces. The couple, both from notable local families, will be joined by 70 relatives and friends with a reception to follow.
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Carl Michel
Marion
Michel
M. Marguerite Michel
Philip R. Smithmeyer
Ida Smithmeyer
Seattle
Wash
Vernon H. Carter
The
Christian Church
Ida Patsche
American Legion Picnic Set by Marion Unit No. 298
Members of Marion post No. 298 American Legion and auxiliary with families plan Monday picnic at 6 30 p m in Thomas Park pavilion. Free swimming for post auxiliary members and families, executive meeting at 7 30 p m, supper chaired by Mrs Dayton Lininger assisted by a list of group members.
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Marion Post No
American Legion
The
Auxiliary
Thomas Park
Post
Dayton Lininger
Assi Her
W. H. Balster
Frank Williams
R. H. Biddick
Harold Ballard
W. E. van Fossen
Paul Fiedler
Earl Welsher
Helen Williams
Cecil Seger
Softball League Contests Set Final Week Schedule
Al burnett Oilers clash with Allen Motor company and Whittier faces Coast to Coast on Monday at 745 PM. CIO Packers meet Milwaukee Service club and Score Board plays Springville on Wednesday in the last league games. possible playoff if Coast to Coast and Ping's win.
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Alburnett Oilers
Allen Motor Company
Whittier
CIO Packers
Milwaukee Service Club
Springville
Ping’s
Marion Softball Association
Cedar Rapids
Community Notices and Visit Requests In Marion Cedar Rapids Area
Readers note a list of visiting guests across families including Mrs Ida Smithmeyer Seattle Mr and Mrs Carl Michel and Marvin Fernow plus children Robert Joanne Miss Virginia Stevenson and Alex Cunningham of Marion. City council to meet Monday at 7 30 p m in city hall. Funeral notice and hospital death of Elizabeth Reichert Riverside California while Cedar Rapids residents attend to family matters. Local social visits at Murray home Atkins Hopkinton and Akron Ind with Stamy Hoffman and Linkletter families. Golf results from Marion Golf Club include Carl Jacobson and Don Wolfe, Fred Blaine, and other weekend activities.
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Ida Smithmeyer
Seattle, Wash
Carl Michel
A Marvin Fernow
Robert and
Joanne
Virginia Stevenson
Alex Cunningham
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Elizabeth Reichert
Riverside
Calif
Roy W. Murray
Blair’s Ferry Road
Lyal Ness
Atkins
Murray
Graydon Forrest
John
Billie
Hopkinton
Murray Home
D. A. Stamy
D. L. Hoffman
Donald Hoffman
Hoffman
Anna Stamy
Akron
Ind
Miss Stamy
Davies Guests From Mason City En Route
Mr and Mrs K A Davies of Mason City travel to visit relatives in Mason City while staying as en route guests of Mr and Mrs J M Davies in this area.
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K. A. Davies
Mason City
Mr. Davies
J. M
Fleming section cites wage hour act doubts
General Fleming notes that the 40 hour week provision under the wage hour act has been discredited. The continuation mentions the nation and administration stance, referencing 27 individuals in a sector.
Seed Firm Acquires Clinton Factory Plant
Clinton AP reports a seed firm has acquired the former Iten Biscuit site from National Biscuit. The Burpee company plans to establish a midwestern and western seed distributing plant at the new Clinton location, with the purchase approved by the local chamber of commerce industrial committee.
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Clinton (Ap
Iten Biscuit
Clinton Chamber of Commerce Indusa. Committee
National Biscuit Company
Iten R
Burpee Company
Clinton
Mason City Man Heads Iowa Hotel Association
Tad Martin of Mason City was elected president of the Hotel Association of Iowa at the convention closing in Des Moines. Paul McGinn of Des Moines was named vice president and Harold Schaller of Des Moines secretary.
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Mason City
Iowa Hotel Association
DES Moines
Tad Martin
Hotel Association of Iowa
Paul McGinn
Harold Schaller
Secre
Auto Crash Fatal Claims Life of Corning Youth
Robert Walford aged 19 of Corning died in a Des Moines hospital from a brain concussion after an auto accident near Creston Iowa Friday night. His body was returned to Corning for burial.
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Des Moines
INS
Robert Walford
Corning
Creston
Local Grocery Ad Reports 25c Quart at Owen's Cut
Short classified note advertises a sale at Owen's Cut Drug featuring cherries, tea, and other items priced at 25 cents per quart.
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Ae Tee Aoe
Owen
Chicago guest Miss Kirkwood enjoys Dutch treat dinner
Complimenting Miss Iva Kirkwood of Chicago, who spent the last week with Mrs. Hazel Snell. They shared a Dutch treat dinner Friday at the lodge in the Lower Palisades state park. Miss Kirkwood returned to Chicago Saturday.
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Iva Kirkwood
Chicago
Hazel Snell
Lower Palisades State Park
Miss Kirkwood
Benton Lutheran Church to Observe Seventy-Fifth Anniversary
Special to The Ganette Benton Lutheran Church, located two and one half miles north of Norway, marks 75 years with programs on Aug 23 and 24. The event features addresses by Rev W E Carlson and Rev H F Huseth, plus history of the ladies aid and a festival sermon by Dr N Astrup Larson.
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Norway
Benton Lutheran
W. E. Carlson
Leland, Ill
Benton
Illinois
Europe
N. B. Thvedt
Kolsto
C Munson
H. Huseth
W. Beetat Ton Valen
Leland
H. F. Huseth
Lake Mills
Ladies Aid
Luther
N. Astrup Larson
Decorah
Elmer Valen
Arthur Johnson
Voorhies family visit brings Marion returnees to town
The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Voorhies and their daughter Kath... recently returned to Marion for a visit, after a Franklin assignment in Oregon. The family’s local visit marks a reunion with relatives and friends here.
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Gilbert Voorhies
Kath- Frit
An Nuys Viellien
Ore
Franklin
Marion
Ladies Progressives Host Dry Creek Picnic at Thomas Park
The Ladies Progressive club of Dry Creek holds its annual family picnic on Tuesday at noon in Thomas Park. Members plan to attend with families and friends for a midday community gathering.
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Ladies Progressive Club
Dry Creek
Thomas Park
Mrs Margaret Leming Goes to Perry Saturday Afternoon
Mrs Margaret Leming traveled to Perry on Saturday afternoon with her daughter Ella Reel for the weekend outing.
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Margaret Leming
Perry
Ella Reel
Salvage Notice From Wanted and Meta
Salvage notice appears in the Wanted and Meta column with unclear details about contact phone 82 and referenced title or item for salvage proceedings.
Nurse Catherine Peckosh Arrives From Feo Nod
Miss Catherine Peckosh a nurse at St Josephs arrived here Saturday to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Louis The snippet notes her arrival and hosts but lacks full context or details.
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Catherine Peckosh
Feo
St. Joseph's
Mrs. Louis
Ladies Aid Meeting at St Pauls Lutheran in Alburnett
The Ladies Aid society of St. Pauls Lutheran church will meet Thursday at 6e at the home of Mrs. Arlie Jons in Alburnett. Mrs. Fred Jons will be the joint hostess.
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Ladies Aid Society
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Arlie Jons
Alburnett
Fred Jons
Methodist WSCS Meeting Set for Wednesday at 1 30 P M
The Methodist WSCS will meet Wednesday at 1 30 P M at the church. Laura Bailey division members will hostesses and the Gleaners division will present the program. Members are asked to note the earlier hour of meeting.
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Methodist
Ws.c.s
Laura Bailey
Gleaners
Centennial Encampment No 1 I O O F Meeting
Centennial Encampment No 1 I O O F will meet Monday at 8 p.m. in the hall for a regular session.
Presbyterian Ladies Aid to Meet at Mrs Kieckhaefer Home
The Ladies Aid and Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m at 1160 Lincoln drive the home of Mrs O O Kieck haefer Mrs W B Sebern will lead devotions Mrs N A Baker will give a talk on Alaska and Mrs Alfred Johnson will chair the refreshment committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
O. O. Kieckhaefer
Lincoln Drive
W. B. Sebern
N. A. Baker
Alaska
Alfred Johnson
West Marion Garden Club Meeting Set at Mrs Maude McBride’s Home
The West Marion Garden club will convene Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Maude McBride for an informal gathering. Members plan to discuss upcoming events and share gardening tips in a neighborly setting.
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West Marion
Bohlken Family Plans Chicago Trip This Week
Mr and Mrs Fred Bohlken Iona and Earl will travel to Chicago today for a visit and a family outing. A brief note confirms their plans and destination.
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Fred Bohlken
Iona
Earl
Miss Alice McGuire Leaves Portland and Montreal
Miss Alice McGuire departed from Portland Maine and Montreal in a brief travel note noting her movements and destinations.
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Alice McGuire
Bhity
Portland
Montreal
Marion lodge meeting at Masonic temple
Marion lodge No. 6 A F and A M holds an evening meeting at the Masonic temple at 8 p.m. with members invited to attend and discuss lodge affairs.
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Marion Lodge No
A. F
P.m
Masonic Temple
Couple heads to Minnesota for weeklong fishing trip
Mr and Mrs have traveled to northern Minnesota for a week of fishing. The note mentions a joint trip with no additional details on duration beyond a week.
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Mrs
Minnesota
Excelsior Club Plans Annual Memorial Day Event
The Excelsior Agricultural and Lit club states its annual memorial day event will proceed despite weather or visibility issues. Organizers emphasize community participation and proper observances.
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Excelsior Agricultural and Lit Club
Mae Widger to Visit Son in Valdosta Georgia
Mrs Mae Widger will leave Tuesday for Valdosta Georgia for an indefinite visit with her son Robert Widger who is working on a government project there.
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Mae Widger
Valdosta
Robert Widger
Pleasant Grove Communi 2 Sub Picnic at Lake Machride
The Pleasant Grove community group will travel to Lake Machride Wednesday at noon for its annual picnic in the pavilion. Members are asked to bring the usual picnic requirements.
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Pleasant Grove
Lake Machride
Pope Family Plans Wyoming Yellowstone Vacation
Mr and Mrs James D Pope and their son James and Howard Barta a nephew of the Popes of Oxford Junction will leave Monday for a vacation at Casper Wyoming and the Yellowstone park.
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James D. Pope
James
Howard Barta
Maquoketa Man John R. Miller Visits Grandmother
John R. Miller of Maquoketa spends the weekend with his grandmother Mrs. George Reichard.
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John R. Miller
Maquoketa
George Reichard
Miss Ruth Maier Hosts Buffet Luncheon Tonight
Miss Ruth Maier of 1235 North Twelfth Street will host a buffet luncheon at five this evening. She will compliment her niece Miss te Michel and her fiancé Lip R. Smithmeyer in attendance.
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Ruth Maier
North Twelfth Street
Te Michel
Lip R. Smithmeyer
Farm Girl Wardrobe Costs $7.45 a Year Says FSA
Southern farm women receive a thrifty wardrobe plan costing $7.45 annually. Martha Dinwiddie leads a 3 year budget with dresses, coats, and blouses made from mattress ticking and sugar sacks. The program aims to keep girls in school through affordable, durable clothing.
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AP Feature Service
Rock
Ark
Southern Farm
Farm Security Administration
Martha Dinwiddie
Home Management
Little Rock
Iowa Jailbreaker Held in Idaho Awaiting Removal
Alfred C. Redfield escaped the Osceola county jail on June 26 1939 and is held in Boise awaiting transfer to Des Moines. He is wanted in Iowa on a postal larceny charge. Redfield and two accomplices Arthur J. Bright and Charles Hammatt were arrested April 17 1939 at Decatur City as they attempted to place a stolen safe. Bright received a three year penitentiary term and a $100 fine issued by Judge Charles A. Dewey on May 30 1941.
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Boise
Alfred C. Redfield
Osceola
Des Moines Ida
Iowa
Arthur J. Bright
Sioux City
Charles =. Hammatt
Decatur City
Matt
Bright
Charles A. Dewey
Des Moines
Rotary Committee Named to Erase Barriers
Denver AP reports Rotary International forms a committee to study tariffs and artificial walls between nations. Dr Walter Head of Montclair N J chairs the panel, with Dr Lester A Royal of West Liberty Ia among its members.
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Lester Royal
Rotary Committee
Denver
Rotary International
Rotary
Davis
Walter Head
Montclair
N. J
Lester A. Royal
West Liberty
Iowa Manufacturers Seek Priorities in Raw Material Calls
Des Moines office of management's new headquarters reports about 25 daily calls from Iowa manufacturers. Deputy manager George Beese of Marshalltown says half involve raw material priorities while other inquiries go to Warren G Bailey at the division of priorities, Federal Reserve Bank Building, Chicago.
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Des Moines
Iowa
George Beese
Marshalltown
Defense Contract Service
Beese
Warren G. Bailey
Division of
Federal Reserve Bank
Chicago
Spillville to Honor Dvorak Centenial with All-Dvorak Concert
Spillville Iowa hosts an Aug 31 tribute marking the 100th birthday of Antonin Dvorak. The Capitol City Symphony Orchestra under Frank Kovarik will perform, in the town where Dvorak stayed in 1893, near the St Wenceslaus church and Dvorak memorial along the Turkey River.
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Spillville
Iowa
Antonin Dvorak
Czechoslovakia
Capitol City
Spillville work first performed in December 1893
The piece received its premiere in New York in December 1893 marking its first public performance and establishing its initial reception.
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Spillville
New York
Hancher Welcomes Students to Plan for Peace at Iowa
Virgil M. Hancher president of the University of Iowa issued a back to school welcome to students saying the university will continue to plan for peace and train young Americans for those plans. He stressed higher education's vital role and called on students to embody leadership and civic duty.
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Iowa City
Virgil M. Hancher
University of Iowa
Ere
Ust
At Ym
Iowa University Lecture Series Announced for 1941 42
University of Iowa announced the 1941 42 lecture series with guests including Thomas Mann a Nobel prize winner to open Oct 13 J O Perrine of the American Telephone and Telegraph George Eliot Eve Curie Charles Morgan Ruth Draper to follow admissions free to students with dates in November February and a yet to be announced date for Ruth Draper
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Earl E. Harper
Julian Bryp
Thomas Mann
J. O. Perrine
T and Tel Company
George N. Eliot
Charles Morgan
Eve Curie
Ruth Draper
Free Headlight Check Offered for Local Motorists
Motorists in Manchester Delaware County can get a free headlight check Thursday at 7 p.m. in Postville. A new safety sign nicknamed the Scotch highway sign was installed by the state highway department at the southeast junction of highways 52 and 18, an area that has seen several serious accidents in recent years.
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Manchester
Delaware County
Postville
State
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Philip Smithmeyer
Verne Sejkora
Wyoma Carey
Glatha Port
Marion High School
Smithmeyer
University of Washington
Milwaukee Railroad
Coast Artillery Reserve
Camp Davis
Wade Maier
Charles Maier
Lafayette
Frank Stevenson
Davenport
Donald Kading
van Horne
Charlotte Johnson
J. Claude Lewis
Sam Archibald
Harley Bowser
Daugh
Ter, Barbara
Harold Fernow
Lumir Machacek
Dysart
MR. Farmer
Your Gazette
Richard M. Clark
Oliphant
Wien No 11
George H. Galtan Ae
E. K. Clark
Nellie Marlatt
Don Borchers
Tommy
Beverly
Independence
Handicraft Club No. 2
Charles Sweet
Central Avenue
Roy King
Mrs. Thomas
City
Birmingham
Marion Golf Club
Carl Jacobson
Don Wolfe
Fred Blaine
J. A. W. Stewart
Hazel van Gorkom
Fifth Avenue
Douglas Munsell
Charles A. Burmingham
Tegen Na Heey Minn
Mrs. M. Burmingham
Fleming
the Benton Lutheran Church
FSA
Mise Dinwiddie
Dinwiddie
Idaho
Dvorak
Hancher
Iowa U
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