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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1941
Page
14
Reports in Iowa republican circles say James I. Dolliver of Fort Dodge will announce his candidacy for the Republican nomination for United States senator on Wednesday. Gov. George A. Wilson is considered likely to run and Mark G. Thornburg may also enter the race.
The article notes dandelion roots fetch about twenty cents a pound as the market grows for medicinal roots. Old plants yield stronger juice used to treat digestive ailments, with fall harvest advised as roots dry for sale under the name Taraxacum.
An Iowa youth refused milking duties and asked for placement in a deferred class. The protest drew quotes from his mother and authorities. He was inducted into the Army after the dispute.
DES MOINES AP Mrs Hazel Turner 28 of Marshalltown was hospitalized Monday with two broken legs after a freak accident 12 miles northeast of Des Moines Sunday. A heavy line of traffic crushed the car she rode in front and rear while en route to the state fair. Deput Sheriff John Veen Schoten called it a miracle she was not seriously hurt after being thrown under the dashboard. Turner and three other passengers were uninjured.
George J. Keller Iowa state WPA administrator injured last Wednesday near Grinnell is reported to be in fairly good condition Monday morning. Officials say recovery hopes remain uncertain but advancing.
Leon Bebb was elected president at the Bebb family reunion held Sunday near Conesville. Other officers include J. K. McKee as vice president, Mrs. Leone Hawkins of Columbus Junction as secretary, and Ora D. Bebb of Palos Park Illinois as historian. About 65 attended.
Marion fans get a Wednesday playoff eve as Coast to Coast faces Ping's Score Board in a late-season matchup. A curtain raiser at 7 30 p m features the Marion All Stars in the opener.
Kathleen Oxley won the Marion Golf Club women’s championship by defeating Mary Balster 11 and 9, marking her second consecutive title. Carl Jacobsen captured the men’s championship by defeating Fred Blaine 1 up after 37 holes.
Hugh Leffingwell a seven year old boy sustained a fractured left thigh when a Hutton grocery truck backed from an alley and struck him. Max Biesecker driver reported he did not see the child. The injury was treated at St Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids where his condition was stated as good on Monday.
Fred Holsinger Marion was reelected Sunday as head of the thirteenth Holsinger reunion at the Charles Holsinger home Center Point. Mrs. George Holsinger of Cedar Rapids was reelected secretary treasurer. David Holsinger 82 oldest member Agnes and Sue Carol Holsinger 3 daughter of Mrs. Donald Holsinger youngest. Thirty five stranded.
Mr and Mrs C F Bauch and their children from Freeport Newfoundland were weekend guests of Mrs Fred M Blakeslee and J Elliott Davis in Cedar Rapids and Marion. Mrs Bauch is formerly Priscilla Davis of Marion.
Mr and Mrs Fred C Newlin drove to Moline Illinois on Monday to escort Mrs N R Beall Bealls mother back to Marion for a visit She accompanied the couple on their return trip and stayed for a visit in Marion
Roland Milner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie E. Milner, is reported ill in the barracks hospital at Camp Claiborne Louisiana where he serves as a first class cook.
Mr and Mrs Roy Snell of Center Junction spent Sunday in Marion at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred J Lang the brother in law and sister in law of Mr Snell The home visit highlighted a family gathering in the Marion area.
The Cornerstones of the Presbyterian church will meet Friday afternoon at Thomas Park. A picnic supper will be served later.
Mr and Mrs Nicholas Hanig of Waterloo spent the weekend in town with Hanigs sister Mrs Howard Christianson. Mr Christianson who works in construction at West Union also spent the weekend at his home here.
Mrs. Arthur E. Fairhurst and her granddaughter Joyce Bintz travel from their home to Three Forks Montana to visit Mrs. Fairhurst's brother-in-law. The trip begins Sunday as they plan a short visit.
Mrs. Ethel Hart hosted a Sunday lawn picnic honoring her daughter-in-law Mrs. Marvin Hart and daughter Hollis Rae. They plan to move to San Diego to join Mr. Hart in aviation construction work. Guests included the Breckenridges and their daughter Nancy of Davenport, J H Leaf of Morley, Jay Patten and family, Fred and Elaine Leaf of Paralta, Charles Burkart and son Albert, and Loretta Scanion.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Guzzle and their son Tim of Ottumwa were weekend guests in Marion with Mrs. Turner and family en route from a vacation spent in Ely Minnesota.
The Marion Merchants softball team is at the athletic field for practice, preparing ahead of upcoming games. Players run drills and work on batting and fielding in a focused session.
Mr and Mrs Harold M Howe and daughter Patty with Mr and Mrs Alva Barber and son Harold of Anamosa drove Sunday to Keokuk Fort Madison and Burlington a local family outing recorded in the column.
Dee e eee Dee, Marion, her brother, Oliver Caldwell of Springville are named in a local public notice highlighting family ties and residence details for the article’s context.
Advertisement for a boys corduroy coat with a fingertip length jacket and fur collar. Includes contact phone 426W for inquiries.
Mr and Mrs Harley Wright of Chicago arrived Saturday for a 10 day stay with Mr and Mrs Howard Caldwell of Marion and relatives in Center Point. Mrs Rose Marburger of Clinton was a overnight guest at the Caldwell home. A family picnic was held Sunday at Bever Park in honor of the visitors and Mrs Marburger.
Advertisement seeking a furnished home rental accepting board and room as payment. States permanent place for desirable tenants, no children, must have fences, inquiries at 963 11th Street.
Mr and Mrs Ed Sigfred have returned from a business trip to Laurens. The couple visited several local firms and met with partners during their stay. Their travel plans included meetings and a brief tour of Laurens facilities.
Mr and Mrs Albert Jordan and their son Roy of Waukesha Wisconsin are guests of Mrs Ellen Beggs in Toddville. They will also visit in Marion and the vicinity, continuing their travel schedule through the area.
A compact ad notes 100 tablets of Nyaltron and Brewer's Yeast priced at 46 cents total at Owen's Cut Rate Drug. The offer highlights a limited quantity and bargain pricing for shoppers.
Mr and Mrs Philip R Smith of Des Moines were weekend guests of Mrs Smithmeyer s parents Mr and Mrs Carl Michel. they visited at the family home.
Miss Retta May Knapp travels to Rowley to teach the fifth and sixth grades at the public school there.
Mr and Mrs Wes Sejkora and their daughters hosted guests Sunday including Stanley Sejkora and his family and Anna Frances.
Betty Scott Betty Corwin Milton Sills Leo Williams and Marvin Landis were Sunday in Van Horne of Shirley Portzline Miss Portzline to Marion and is a guest of her mother Henry Carroll.
Mr and Mrs Earl Domer of Marion Route 3 report their children Robert and Audrey were injured in a car crash while visiting Nortonville Kansas. Robert suffered a broken nose and a dislocated wrist. Wilmer Wheeler who was with them was seriously injured.
Sun day engagement of Miss Vivian Mae Lingard of Waynesville Missouri to Staff Sergeant Earl Wood of Missouri son of Mrs Ima Blair of Spring Texas. Wedding planned for October announced at a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs W H Lingard at 2490 Fifth Avenue honoring Merritt Lingard of San Diego on furlough. Attending guests include E A Vierow family others from Dundee Lamont Strawberry Point and area.
Emma and Maggie McLennan and Mrs. Neva Engelbert of Winsburg were guests Friday of Mrs. Anna L. Johnson.
Mrs. Lowell Randall of Mason City is the guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Clem McDonnell during her visit.
Edne Roberts traveled to Sa vanna Illinois to spend time with Mrs. A J during a brief visit. The outing appears casual with no noted events or pensions.
Mrs. Clara Avis of 516 McKinley Street Cedar Rapids hosted a picnic dinner for twenty five relatives from Albany, Martelle, Springville, Marion and Cedar Rapids. The event followed a family gathering at a local venue.
One person died and another was injured in a traffic crash on Highway 20 about 15 miles west of Dubuque involving Emil Hon Felz of Chicago. The report notes Felz and another occupant of the vehicle were involved in the collision.
A F Walter 84 longtime Tama County physician widely known in the medical community died after a long career. Born July 24 1857 he moved to Gladbrook in 1880 and worked early days in a drug store to finance his medical education at the University of Iowa. He is survived by three children Newell Walter Charles Walter and Mrs C Floyd Harris. Mrs Walter preceded him in death.
A string of obituaries from Marengo Belle Plaine West Liberty Volga City Columbus Junction Montezuma Deep River and other Iowa towns announces the deaths of Mrs Clyde Weathers Mrs Mary Mathes Hutchison Mrs Martin Black Mrs Fred Smith Mrs Le Roy Pretz Mrs Mary Cordin Hofer Frank Ray Moore Mrs John McDonald Dr W R Phillips Mrs John Duggan and others. Surviving relatives include siblings spouses and children across states and localities with funeral details noted for several.
Iowa politics swirl around the state fairgrounds as candidates and rumors among Republicans and Democrats surface. Notable figures named include Gov George A Wilson and Sen Devere Watson with other possible bids discussed. The American Legion state convention raises no major splits beyond districting, while George A Brown resigns as executive secretary of the Iowa School Athletic Association after a five thousand dollar hush payment linked to his resignation from the state insurance firm.
Mrs E P Liechty of Sac City was seriously injured Saturday afternoon when her car, driven west by her husband, collided with another vehicle during an overtaking maneuver. Sheriff Carl Anderson investigated the crash.
INDIANAPOLIS AP The Loyal Order of Moose began business sessions Monday after launching its fifty third national convention deep into its Moose Parade contest. The Iowa City corps captured top prize while delegates discussed plans and budget matters during the opening day.
Charles Smith 75 of Hills died of a heart attack in a city park in Iowa City on Sunday AP report notes he was head of local workers and lived in Hills with surviving family members listed in the brief notice.
In North Liberty about 11 am Sunday five members of the Bowman family were hurt in a two car collision one mile west of town. They were taken to St Lukes and Berg hospital Cedar Rapids for treatment with injuries ranging from fractures to lacerations and bruises. Robert Ozenbaugh of Iowa City drove the other car. four passengers suffered no injuries. Sheriff Koser provided details.
Thomas H. Tracey of Manchester named leaders for the 1941 42 membership drive to push Iowa Legion membership beyond 36 500. William S. Vance will supervise districts 1 5 and 7 9 in the drive. Frank Miles was reelected editor of the Iowa Legionaire for a 21st year. Leonard C. Dean elected finance officer. Emil Johannsen replaced. Bekman named marshal for the Milwaukee convention with Byrne and Van Hemert as assistants.
Maxine Oliphant of Newhall was selected by a secret Greater Vinton club committee to reign at the annual Sweet Corn day on Sept. 2. Attendants include Virginia Harper of Vinton, Betty Steffanson of Shellsburg, Marie Mahood of Vinton, and Hila Robson of Brandon, chosen from ten entertained at the luncheon.
OMAHA AP Orders to a year's active duty were issued Monday to three eastern Iowa reserve officers including First Lieutenant Richard Kerry Point at Fort Sill Oklahoma.
Iowa State Fair saddle horse show Sunday night awarded a gelding owned by Cecil Gingerich of Wellman. The top prize highlighted local participation and accolades in the livestock exhibition.
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