Miss Alexander Journals Her Town in Verse and Prose
Detroit librarian Miss Mabel Alexander has compiled a book titled My Town containing 15 poems about Marion Iowa’s square, Cherry Sisters, Prof. J. J. Defflemeyer, and Rev. Alexander Marshall plus town photographs. The collection follows her prior works and reflects years of writing inspired by her hometown.
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Amber Travis
Mabel Alexander
Detroit
T. R. Alexander
Pasion
Alexander
Coe College
Chicago
Marion
Cherry Sisters
J. J. Defflemeyer
Alexander Marshall
Marion Presbyterian Church
Bat
Wyoming Election Record Highlights Local Family Ties
A brief item from Wyoming notes how community voting tied to a family story, mentioning a father and his son in the context of a local election. The piece emphasizes civic participation and regional ties without sensational detail.
Miss Rachel Hatch Returns From Cedar Falls Summer School
Miss Rachel Hatch has returned from Cedar Falls where she attended summer school at the Iowa State Teacher College.
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Rachel Hatch
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Teacher College
Lothian to Visit Lake Irone Tonight
The notice notes K. Lothian will travel from Lake Irone this evening to spend time with relatives over the weekend.
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K. Lothian
Lake i
Vander Linden Travels to Three Rivers for Business
H. E. Vander Linden has journeyed to Three Rivers Michigan on business.
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H. E. Vander Linden
Three Rivers, Mich
Mrs Willa Crane Receives Degree and Returns Home
Mrs Willa Crane returned from a visit with her daughter at Waterloo and received her B A degree. Crane teaches the first and second grades at the Emerson grade school.
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Willa Crane
Waterloo
Kinderga
Crane
Emerson
Mrs Burmingham Family Visitation Across Minnesota Homes
Mrs John M Burmingham and her daughter Charlese visit the home of Mrs Burmingham’s nephew Kenneth Davies in Mason City while staying with her son Charles A Burmingham in Albert Lea Minnesota.
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John M. Burmingham
Charlese
Graves to Return from Furlough to Great Lakes Naval Station
Graves and his parents Mr and Mrs Bert Graves report he will return early this week to the Great Lakes US naval training station. He expects to be transferred soon to San Diego California or Portsmouth Virginia.
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Graves
Bert Graves
Great Lakes
Naval Training Station
San Diego
Calif
Portsmouth
Alta Emerson Is Ill With Sciatic Rheumatism
Alta Emerson is ill with sciatic rheumatism at her home on Marion Boulevard, affecting her mobility and daily routines.
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Alta Emerson
Marion Boulevard
Former Glidden teacher to leave for Fairmont high school post
Eleanor Hanna former Glidden school teacher will move to Fairmont Minnesota for a high school position teaching foods Her mother will host a dinner for the family Mr and Mrs and their son Gary from north of Marion will be guests.
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Eleanor Hanna
Glidden — School
Ana Aie
Mary
Can
Couple from Marion Announces Chicago Wedding
Friends in Marion report the engagement and upcoming marriage of Alpha ston to Fred A. Sommerbeck of Chicago set for August 21 in Chicago. The bride, sister of Mrs. Glenn Vernon of Marion, is also related to Mrs. Alice Iston of Rapids. The couple will make their home in Chicago.
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Marion
Chicago
Alphaston
Fred A. Sommerbeck
Glenn Vernon
Alice Iston
Rapids
Mrs D Storck Plans Move Between Storm Lake and Battle
Mrs D Storck will travel from Storm Lake to Battle and back to their home, outlining a sequence of visits this week. The note mentions Tuesday movements and upcoming trips, reflecting ordinary local mobility.
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D. . Storck
Storm Lake
Annual Meeting of W T U Slated This Tuesday
The 2 annual meeting is set for Tuesday at 30 pm in the library auditorium. The program will be My Home Town and Its Recreation. Officers will be elected and bank boxes for the Bank of offering will be opened.
Arps Return Home From Estes Park
Mr and Mrs Henry Arp Jr return Saturday from Estes Park, bringing word of their trip and a warm welcome await.
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Henry Arp, Jr
Estes Pak O
Mrs Christianson of Savannah Noted in Court Record
Mrs H Christianson of Savannah appears in a fragmentary court note. Her daughter Margaret Christianson is named as a guest of Newman in the readable OCR segment.
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H. Christianson
Savanna
Boe M. Courtney
Margaret Christianson
Threen Newman
Mrs Harmon Hall and Daughters Vacation in Florence
Mrs Harmon Hall and her daughters Irma Hall and Mrs Roy King traveled to Florence Colorado on Saturday for a two weeks vacation with Mrs Hall's sister.
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Harmon Hall
Irma Hall
Roy King
Florence
Colo
Mrs. Hall
County youth conference set for Methodist Church
Mrs. Fred Liddle, county young people’s superintendent, announced that the older boys and girls conference will be held this year at the Methodist church.
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Fred Liddle
The
Methodist Church
Arp Returns From Two-Month Visit at Hamilton Field
Melvyn Arp came back Friday from a two month visit with his brother Lieut. Donald Arp and Mrs. Arp at Hamilton Field California.
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Melvyn Arp
Lieut
Donald Arp
Mrs. Arp
Hamilton Field
Calif
The Saturday Contract Club Meeting Notes
The Saturday Contract club was agreeing and Mrs. Arthur E Granger attended.
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Arthur E. Granger
Local Luncheon at Don's Skelly Station Ad
Advertisement notes a Monday social with 1 to 5:30 schedule offering sandwiches ice cream pie and coffee at Don's Skelly station.
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Don's Skelly Station
Des Moines Weekend Visit by Voorhies Family Members
The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Lee accompanied Miss Kathryn Voorhies and Mrs. Voorhies to Des Moines to spend the weekend with relatives of Mrs. Voorhies. Frank Gooffrey, Mrs. Voorhies' father, also joined the trip.
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Gilbert Lee
Kathryn Voorhies
Voorhies
Frank Gooffrey
Des Moines
Awbrey Visit With Relatives Near Ames
Dick and Jack Awbrey are visiting relatives near Ames, traveling to spend time with family and enjoy a short stay in the area.
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Dick and
Jack Awbrey
Ames
Breed and Le Families Respond at Iowa State Fair
Mr and Mrs Harley F Breed and Dr and Mrs R E Le along with Mrs Breeds sister reply today at the Des Moines Iowa State Fair gathering.
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Harley F. Breed
R. E. le
Breed
Des Moines
Wickham Family Embarks on Southwest Motor Trip
Mr and Mrs Wickham and their two daughters with Ruth and Miss Jennie Monroe left Saturday evening for a two week motor tour through the southwest.
Linn Chapter De Molay Meets Monday at Masonic Temple
Linn Chapter No. 900 Order of De Molay will hold a 7:30 p.m. meeting Monday in the Masonic temple, inviting members to attend and participate in the session.
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Linn Chapter No. 900
Order of de Molay
Masonic Temple
Grove City Rebekah No 35 Meeting Notice
Grove City Rebekah Lodge No 35 will hold a meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the lodge hall located in I O O F hall.
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Grove City
Rebekah No. 35
Miriam Jackson Heads to Charlo Montana School
Miriam Jackson will depart early this week for Charlo Montana to resume work as instructor in commercial subjects at Charlo High School.
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Miriam Jackson
Charlo, Mont
Charlo High School
Frances pest Southee Ind ae visit her Wille tae Jock
Frances pest Southee of Indiana makes a visit to her husband Jock as family ties and local customs shape a quiet reunion in their hometown.
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Frances Pest Southee Ind
tae _ Jock
Vivian Benedict and Thomas Kelley Married at St Patrick's
Miss Vivian Benedict elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Benedict of 1298 Fourteenth Avenue wed Thomas Kelley son of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Kelley of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony was at 4 pm in St Patrick's rectory with Rev D J Lenihan officiating. Attendants included Miss Lillian Kelley and Leonard Hamer. The couple received guests at dinner hosted by the bridegroom's parents.
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Vivian Benedict
Russell Benedict
Fourteenth Avenue
Thomas Kelley
Thomas J. Kelley
Cedar Rapids
D. J Lenihan
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Lillian Kelley
Leonard Hamer
Kelley
Shower honors Mrs. Walker after marriage
Mrs. Frances Griswold hosted a Friday shower complimenting her niece Mrs. William Walker formerly Margaret Lesher. Gifts for the bathroom were presented to Mrs. Walker during the event.
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William Walker
Margaret Lesher
Frances Griswold
Walker
Wanted good girl for general housework
A classified notice seeks a reliable woman for general housework. Job requires going home at night and not working Sundays. Offered wage is five dollars weekly. Applicants urged to call 99R.
Mrs Neva Buck Fuller To Move To Des Moines
Mrs. Neva Buck Fuller will move from her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Buck to Des Moines on Monday to reside with her daughter Miss Dorothy Fuller.
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Neva Buck Fuller
W. G. Buck
Des Moines
Dorothy Fuller
Canoe Launch on Cedar Marks River Outing Plan
A recently built canoe by Miller will be launched on the Cedar River this evening for a brief vacation and river outing. Local observers anticipate a peaceful excursion with the craft set for a scenic float downstream.
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Miller
Fresh Peach Ice Cream Ads at Lae Cut Drugs
A vintage ad touts peach ice cream and other flavors with gingham packaging, offering a quart for 25 cents at Lae Cut Drugs. The copy emphasizes variety and affordable price in a small-town drugstore setting.
Mrs. Ralph C. Seager Visits Relatives in Toronto
Mrs. Ralph C. Seager travels to Toronto Canada to visit relatives a brief social item noting her trip and destination.
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Ralph C. Seager
Toronto, Can
Coffman Family Returning to Marion This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Eldon Coffman and their children are due in Marion this weekend after spending the summer in Rapids City South Dakota.
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Eldon Coffman
Marion
Rapids City
S. D
Weekend guests at Stitzel home welcomed
Weekend guests in the home of Dr. and Mrs. H. G. Stitzel are Mrs. Stitzel's brother sister in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hall, and their family, of lly Til, and Mrs. Nancy Hall and her daughter, Mary Patricia, of Tuc son, Ariz.
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H. G. Stitzel
Local Ad Brief From Marion Club
An advertisement from a Marion based club seeks patrons for a lookout event. It mentions a top men’s club and urges attention to a mystery protection offer. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear dates or names.
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Guy
Marion
Iowa State Fair backs defense pledge says Gov Wilson
Des Moines reports Gov George Wilson stated the Iowa State fair stands as a pledge that Iowa will defend free life and freedoms amid national defense concerns. The governor framed the fair as a symbol of Iowa’s resolve to uphold defense policies and national security.
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Iowa
Wilson
Des Moines
INS
Iowa State Fair
George Wilson
George Conner of Mechanicsville Dies at 70
George Edward Conner, a prominent Mechanicsville farmer, died at his home at 3:30 a.m. Saturday after a heart attack. Born September 12, 1872, he was married to Louella Strader on August 24, 1884. Funeral services will be held at the Conner home one mile west of Mechanicsville on Monday or Tuesday.
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Mechanicsville
George Edward Conner
Mr. Conner
Louella Strader
Conner
Political Soup Continues With Iowa GOP Senatorial Hopes
The piece lists GOP hopefuls for the next senatorial nomination including Lieut. Gov. B. B. Hickenlooper, Earl G. Miller, John Grimes of Osceola, and H. S. Life of Oska. Democrats may field John K. Valentine or Richard F. Mitchell. Mentions Breen and Nelson Geloo, plus shifting support in Monona County.
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B. B. Hicken
Earl G. Miller
Hickenlooper
Milsap
GOP
John Grimes
Osceola
Wilson
H. S. Life of
Oska
Eagle Grove
Henry
L. W. Myers
John K. Valentine
Centerville
Richard F. Mitchell
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Breen
Valentine
Nelson Geloo
Amana School Drops Harold Rugg Textbooks
The Amana school board announced removal of Harold Rugg social science texts from seventh and eighth grade curricula this year. Cedar Rapids Mt. Vernon had already dropped them, amid national criticism of biased American standards. no other textbook changes are planned.
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Amana
Cedar Rapids
Mt. Vernon
Harold Rugg
Rugg
South Amana
Paul Kellenberger
Donald V. Lowe
West Amana
William
Eastern Iowa 4-H placings at state fair cattle show
Special to The Gazette Des Moines report lists eastern Iowa 4-H dairy and beef exhibitors at the Iowa state fair. Names, breeds, and classes include Shorthorn, Angus, Jersey, Guernsey, and Milking Shorthorn entries with multiple winners and assignable calving periods from January to June 1940.
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Gazette
Des Moines
Iowa
Luther Professor and Wife Mark Golden Wedding Anniversary
ECORAH The Sperati family celebrates Carlo A. Sperati and Emma Hoffoss Sperati on their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house. Sperati, a Luther College music director emeritus and former choir conductor, arrived in 1882 as a sailor and later studied at Luther College and seminary. The couple and relatives from San Diego, Decorah, Austin, and other cities attend, with Lt. Col. Paolo Sti possibly detained for duties.
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Ecorah
Carlo A. Sperati
Sparati
Pacific Coast
Pacifickystens Norse Sangerforbund
Lutheran Church In
Decorah
Lutheran Church
Sperati
Luther College
The
Austin
Minn
Carsten Sperati
Paolo H. Sti
Forting
Free man family reunion set for August at Dutch Creek Park
Anamosa hosts the annual Free man family reunion at Dutch Creek State Park next Sunday Aug. 31 with all family members invited. DYSART sets out draftee Marvin Krug for 13 weeks of basic ordnance replacement training in Maryland. Alfred Erickson earns U. S. Rubber award for driving 843,738 accident-free miles and receives a diamond-star pin. Mesquakie Pow Wow guests include five Boy Scouts who cooked four meals. Waukon welcomes three new instructors for the upcoming school year. Postville introduces new class supervisor for retreat day at Linn Grove church. Walleton records divorce of minor spouses in district court. La Porte City reports two injuries in a gravel-road collision. Lowden opens school Sept 1 with faculty from multiple cities. Traer notes Dream Boy the Pekingese champion in show history.
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Anamosa
Freeman
Dutch Creek
Here
Dysart
Alfred Erickson
U. S. Rubber Company
Elliott Bros
Gerald Nass
Junior Lewis
Wayne Selk
Harold Nass
Robert Filgraf
Tama
Waukon
Postville
Linn Grove
First Presbyterian Church
Gray, Jr
Dacken
William Donnelly
Kelly
Elinor Colman
LA Porte City
Ralph Strohecker
Delver
Melvin Dirks
Waterloo
Lowden
E. W.eeman
Epworth
C. S. Dayhoff
Arlene Kneis
Keokuk
Helen Leary
Waverly
Commercial
eSee Ruth " Reller
Moline
Katherine Stone
Pids
Clark
Wayland
Helen Wingert
Tipton
TRAER
Gene Mcchampion
Scotland
Spillville Honors Dvorak as Museum Move Sought
The article recalls Dvorak living in Spillville and composing works there including the String Quintet Op. 97 and Quartette in F Op. 96. It notes the town plans to turn his house into a museum while promoting a forthcoming concert drawing attendees from nearby towns.
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Spillville
Dvorak
Little
Turkey Creek
Heuser
Rough Stone Memorial
John J. Kovarik
Cecelia
Joseph Kovarik
St. Wenceslaus
Worony
Miles To Address Springville Fete
Frank Miles editor of the Iowa and publicity director at Des Moines will headline Springville Harvest Home with an address on Whither America. The program starts at 10:30 a.m. in the school, featuring high school plays, free acts, a band concert, and a dance in the gymnasium in the afternoon and evening.
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Gazette
Springville
Frank Miles
The
Iowa
State Selective Service
Des Moines
America
Miles
Green Contract Details Expanded Plant Utilities and Works
The Green contract covers extensive site utilities including ten miles of four lane roads within the plant, steam mains, 15 miles of chain weave fencing on a 2 445 acre site, and an estimated 1 750 900 cubic yards of excavation. Leo Zbhanek from Cedar Rapids is cited and the contract value is 86 million dollars for management operation and construction.
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Green Company
Green
Feeiaien
Ankeny
Leo Zbhanek
Cedar Rapids
Dewer See
Maquoketa Man Held on Contempt Charge in Divorce Case
A Maquoketa man was found guilty of contempt of court for failing to pay alimony on eight occasions and faces imprisonment. The case relates to a divorce finalized in 1939 and reflects sustained enforcement actions by the court.
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Maquoketa
Deaths in Monona: Charles Sautter 27 dies from injuries
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Lutheran church for Charles Sautter age 27 of Monona who died in a McGregor hospital Friday from injuries sustained in a reported incident.
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Charles Sautter
McGregor
Gathering the Eggs Let Them Ares Ga Pakoae
Fragmentary text mentions eggs and a place or event with names that are unclear. No coherent action or outcome is discernible.
Doughboys March in Battle Frontline Portraits
Dispatch describes exhausted Thirty fourth Division soldiers after a battle. The men are sunburned and dusty with unshaven faces and tired eyes. they rest on days off, before operations resume.
Flagman Death Attributed to Accident At Crossing
A coroner's jury and Dr. J R Wood of Wadena ruled the flagman at a railway crossing accidental death with possible negligence of the driver after injuries sustained Saturday morning.
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Combi Weina
J. R. Wood
Wadena
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