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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1948

Page

10

Death of Mrs Alma Davis at Alburnett

Mrs Alma Davis 71 widow of Dr Jacob L Davis lifelong Alburnett resident died at home Tuesday at 5 15 pm Born Feb 6 1877 she married Sept 13 1894 He died 1928 She survived by sister Mrs Mary Miller Long Beach brother Newton Zeller Walker Funeral 2 pm Friday Yocom chapel Rev Hugh A Orchard Cedar Rapids burial Oak Shade cemetery Readiness for church calls listed. Dirt for hauling phone 7471.

Alma Davis Jacob L. Davis Alburnett Christian Zeller Davis Leo G. Elmer Floyd Mary Miller Long Beach Newton Zeller Walker Yocom Chapel Hugh A. Orchard Cedar Rapids Oak Shade Cemetery

Tucson Move Aids Milwaukee Railsman Dippel Health

Move to Tucson, Ariz , aimed at helping Mr Dippel a retired Milwaukee railway employee sufferer of arthritis for his health concerns and relief efforts.

Tucson Ariz

Township Board Takes Bids for New School

The Marion township school board tentatively accepted bids Tuesday for a centralized schoolhouse north of Marion. Gethman and Company of Gladbrook won the general contract, Acme Electric Company of Monticello the electrical, and H L Galbraith of Cedar Rapids the heating and plumbing. The township raised 260000 by bond in two elections and the board has a week to finalize bids with architect Norman Hatton to determine if construction fits the bond.

Marion Township School Board Marion Gethman and Company Gladbrook Acme Electric Company Monticello H. L. Galbraith Cedar Rapids Norman Hatton

West Coast trip ends for local couples

Mr and Mrs Herbert Harford return from Rockford NL where they visited relatives. The Alburnett Christian church plans a park picnic in Thomas Park on Saturday. Mr and Mrs W C Sheets and Mr and Mrs Harry Dunn return home from a three weeks mobile tour of national parks and West Coast cities.

Herbert Harford Rockford, NL Alburnett Christian Church Thomas Park W. C. Sheets Harry Dunn

Marion Theater Seeks Popcorn Attendant

Mrs. George P. Whitney, who suffered a fractured hip six weeks ago, has been moved from the hospital to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lindly at 1937 Third Avenue. Earlier, visitors noted Mr. and Mrs. Newell C formerly of Marion visiting Seattle.

Newell C Marion Seattle George P. Whitney Clyde Lindly Third Avenue

Klein Sisters Return Home After Illness in Minneapolis

Miss Elizabeth Klein, following major surgery at Northwestern hospital in Minneapolis, returned home Monday evening with her sister Miss Emma Klein. Henry Arp Jr. also returned to Marion after a trip to Arcadia California with his wife and daughter, to handle business before resuming plans there. Postmaster and Mrs Charles Burns report a vacation in Chicago and Milwaukee visiting relatives.

Elizabeth Klein Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis Emma Klein Henry Arp, Jr

Local Notes From Winnipeg to Des Moines and Holden

Winnipeg and a weekend with Mrs Burns niece Mrs Westley in James town North Dakota. Mr and Mrs W E Doan and Miss Amy Doan return home from Holden Missouri and Pleasanton Kansas where they were guests of Mrs Doans nieces. Ray Sheeley convalesces from an appendectomy at the Veterans hospital Des Moines. He is a GI apprentice at the Pribyl upholstery shop.

Winnipeg Canada W. M. Westley Jamestown N. D W. E. Doan Amy Doan Holden, Mo Pleasanton Kansas Ray Sheeley Third Avenue Veterans Hospital Des Moines Sheeley G.I Pribyl

Omaha man visits after uncle’s death in Marion

George Clark of Omaha, summoned to Marion by the death of his uncle George H. Clark of Toddville, has stayed with his mother Mrs. Rose Johnson. Mick Lenihan of Miller apartments, a Wilson and Company employee, fractured his right ankle Saturday while repairing a meat truck and now wears a walking cast.

George Clark Omaha Marion George H. Clark Toddville Rose Johnson Mick Lenihan Miller Apartments Wilson and Company

Perrys Return From 10 Day Vacation

The Rev Mr and Mrs Homer F Perry returned home Tuesday after a 10 day vacation visiting their parents the Earl D Perrys.

Homer F. Perry Earl D. Perrys

Springville to Face Glass' DX in Tonight's Softball clash

Softball action resumes as Springville meets Glass' DX station at 7 30 p m and Farmers State Bank plays Ray's Skelly station in the second game. Friday marks the final night of the summer season.

Springville Glass’ DX Farmers State Bank Ray

Idle Hour Washers On Sale At Coast To Coast Store

Low priced electric washers advertised at Auto Coast to Coast Store. Mr. and Mrs Ned Brewer and children return to Independence Missouri after visit with Mrs Brewer's father Harry J Murphey and brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Max Berlin. The Joe Nelsons and daughters of Independence visit Mr Murphey and the Berlins.

Auto Ned Brewer Independence

Justice Rutledge Fined $10 for Auto Collision

United States Supreme Court Justice Rutledge was fined $10 and costs for taking the right of way in an automobile collision July 27. He pled innocent through his attorney Lowell White of Denver.

Denver United States Supreme Court Rutledge Lowell White

Rutledge Returns East After Vacation Incident

Rutledge, who vacationed here, has returned East. James Slaughenhoop, 37, Denver, faced careless driving charges after an incident involving the other car.

Rutledge James Slaughenhoop Denver

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Marion News Gazette Business Office Mrs. E. D. Wells English Boulevard Lanark, IN Dot and Fern Mildred A. Titus Eugene Maxson Fifteenth Street Allen McElwain Eighth Avenue David Klink Eleventh Street Hugh E. Rick New House Marion Cafe Leon W. Janzman M. H. Biddick James Morgan George Fisher Edward Lynch Claude A. von Sprecken Louise G. Johnson Ce Mar Dippels George W. Dippel Fourth Street Ronald Wood Dippel A.W. Peterson Co., Inc First Street CIA Mle Rad Kryptok Second St Marion Theater Justice Rutledge Joyce Irene Feiereisen John Feiereisen Wilson Avenue Yager Eaton Amc Ee Eee Orn Men’s Cotton Unions Drira Rao Sa TS Am An I III
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