Dr. R. C. Swisher Resigns Pastorate
The Rev. Raymond C. Swisher, pastor of the Marion Congregational church for the past year, resigns. A graduate of Ohio Northern University, he completed divinity study at the University of Chicago. The Swishers will relocate to Fostoria, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond C. Swisher
Marion Congregational Church
Dr. Swisher
Ohio Northern University
University of Chicago
Swishers
Fostoria
Cigarettes at Owen's Cut Rate Drug
Smokers can buy Camel Chesterfield Lucky Old Gold Raleigh Spuds Kool Fatima Dunhill cigarettes for 16 cents each or 1 45 per carton at Owen's Cut Rate Drug in this local ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camel
Chesterfield
Lucky
Old Gold
Raleigh
Fatima
Dunhill
Owen
Picnic Planned for O R C Members in Bever Park
I and Mrs. Ben Bulkley, Mrs. D. Shank and Mrs. James A. Fringe will attend a picnic Wednesday night for members of the O. R. C. and auxiliary in Bever park, Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bulkley
D. Shank
James A. Fringe
O. R. C. and
Bever Park
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Wahl's Pies Featured Exclusively at Fry's Milk Bar
Advertisement notes Mrs Wahl's pies being served exclusively at Fry's Milk Bar, highlighting a local dessert collaboration and shop offering.
Mrs. Sanborn and companions sightseeing in Chicago
Mrs. J. W. Sanborn traveled to Chicago with her granddaughter Carolyn Sanborn and Agnes Mullaley. They were in the city for the day and began their morning activities there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sanborn
Carolyn Sanborn
Agnes Mullaley
Chicago
Bills Sell Home at 868 Fifth Avenue to Ward Couple
Mr and Mrs Frank Bills sell their residence at 868 Fifth Avenue to the Rev and Mrs B H Ward of Des Moines. The Wards will not move to Marion until a future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bills
Fifth Avenue
B. H. Ward
Des Moines
Marion
Stitzels Attend Palmer School Lyceum in Davenport
Dr and Mrs H G Stitzel travel to Davenport on Wednesday to attend a lyceum event at the Palmer school. The trip highlights social and cultural engagements of local residents in midweek travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Stitzel
Davenport
Lyceum
Palmer School
Local Produce and Seafood Ad
Bushel peaches priced at 1.19 dollars and Italian prunes at 83 cents listed alongside catfish pike and haddock offerings from Dickey's in a compact advertisement style.
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Dickey’s
Marion Chamber to discontinue Up-Wednesday Day program
At a Tuesday chamber meeting held at the E. V. cafe officials decided to discontinue the Up-Wednesday Day initiative that had been conducted during the recent summer period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Chamber of Commerce
E. V. Cafe
Unclear health note on bile flow and digestion
Fragmentary medical sounding text discusses bile juice flow and digestion. It mentions potential decay in the bowels and references a vague term Soearene Gey. No clear event or person is established.
All Stars to Face North Liberty in Wednesday Softball Tilt
The Marion All-Stars meet North Liberty Wednesday at 7 30 at the Marion athletic field as part of a tournament in Ellis Park Cedar Rapids. Marion advanced by defeating Becks Rapids in the opener and will play Friday at 7 30 p m in Ellis Park for first place with the winner of Link Belt Speeder versus Honeymead set to determine the other finalist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Athletic Field
Marion All-Stars
Beck's Rapids
Ellis Park
Cedar Rapids
All- Stars
Link-Belt
Speeder
Honeymead
Monroe Busy 4-H Club Meeting Highlights
The Monroe Busy 4-H club met at the home of Blackford with nine members and two leaders. Nelda Miller and Louis Blackford led the program after the business meeting. Games followed and refreshments were served.
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Monroe
Blackford
Nelda Miller
Louis Blackford
Tuesday Event Held at Mrs. Charles Miller's Home
A gathering took place on Tuesday at the residence of Mrs. Charles Miller, described as a social or community occasion hosted at her home.
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Charles Miller
Decorations committee seeks bou cages and ferns for reunion platform
The decorations committee asks for bou cages or potted ferns to adorn the platform and bandstand for the fifty first Old Settlers reunion on Thursday.
Local Deli Ads Offer Tenderloins and Hamburgers
Frugal lunch options advertise tenderloins hamburgers steak cheese ham bacon and tomato sandwiches at Fry's Milk Bar with brisk service and casual dining appeal.
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Fry's Milk Bar
Will Clemens Visits Plainview Family Group
Will Clemens of Plainview Nebraska was a recent guest of his mother Mrs. O E Clemens and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Clemens
Plainview, Neb
O. E. Clemens
Patricia Peck Visits Cedar Rapids Relative's Home
Patricia Peck is spending the week in Cedar Rapids at the home of her uncle Sam Fulkerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Peck
Cedar Rapids
Sam Fulkerson
Onward School Supplies Ad From Storm's Advertisement
Storm's advertisement promotes Onward school supplies promising value for money with emphasis on price and selection for back to school shopping. The copy highlights affordability and the availability of essential items.
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Storm
Marion supt leads quiz derby team to Iowa State Fair
Supt. C. B. Vernon and members of the Marion quiz derby team traveled to the Iowa State fair on Tuesday. Marion was among 213 schools participating in the derby with Mary Lou Thomas and John Vernon accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
C. B. Vernon
Marion
Mary Lou Thomas
John Vernon
Vacation departure noted for Waukegan trip
The item records a trip beginning Thursday with plans to visit Waukegan Illinois, mentioning Mr and Mrs Harold Martin among those traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukegan, Ill
Reinhard
Harold Martin
Cedar Rapids Briefs Mention Arthur Young’s Location
Mrs G L Martin reports her brother Arthur Young of Custer South Dakota is with the company in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
G. L.martin
Arthur Young
Custer, S. D
Recreation themes highlight county convention schedule
The program led by Miss Whitcomb featured the topic Recreation TM and Mrs. A. W. Henke spoke on Recreation in Our Churches as part of the county convention planned for early September.
Mrs Boyer Hospitalized After X Rays
Mrs Elmer Boyer was admitted for X rays after a fractured right wrist and a cracked bone in the right leg above the knee were found. She will be confined to bed for some time.
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Elmer Boyer
Unit No 3 at Red sewing home of Mrs Donald Price
A notice identifies Unit No 3 of the American Red sewing home located at 416 Twentieth Street. It names Mrs Donald Price as associated contact or resident for the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Sewing Home
Donald Price
Twentieth Street
Mr and Mrs Earl Powell Return Home From Chicago
Mr and Mrs Earl Powell travel from Chicago and arrive at their route home, marking a routine journey update for local readers. The item notes their arrival and destination without additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Earl Powell
Chicago
Compliment to Mrs Rose Speakman in Bakersfield Visit
Compliment is offered to Mrs Rose Speakman of Bakersfield California who is spending the summer with relatives in Marion. The note mentions Miss Margaret of 1483 First Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Speakman
Bakersfield
Calif
Marion
Margaret
First Avenue
Dinner Guests at Jones Home Include Cedar Rapids Visitors
Ned Wildman and her son Billy from Cedar Rapids were among the dinner guests at the Jones home on Sunday along with several others.
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Ned Wildman
Billy
Cedar Rapids
Jones
Mrs William H taken to St Luke's Hospital
Mrs William H of 540 Third street was taken to St Luke's Hospital Tuesday including unclear report of arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H
Third Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Perry visitors stay with Mrs Ainley and relatives
Mrs George H Fullerton and her son Donnie of Perry are guests of Mrs Ainley, the sister in law of Mrs Fullerton.
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George H. Fullerton
Donnie
Perry
Denver and Colorado Points Highlighted in Ann’s Education Spend
Ann’s Tuesday travel notes show education spending in Denver and other Colorado points, outlining local funding emphasis and travel details.
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Ann
Denver
Colorado
Mrs R Lee Taylor to Visit Seattle With Friends
Mrs. R. Lee Taylor will return Mrs. L. M. Starr of Yakima Washington with friends in Seattle and other west coast points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Lee Taylor
L. M. Starr
Yakima, Wash
Seattle
West Coast
Sam Hedges Joins Naval Reserve Training at Great Lakes
Samuel H. Hedges son of Mr and Mrs Horace G Hedges 825 Seventeenth Street SE joined the naval reserve and was sent Tuesday to the Great Lakes training station near Chicago After yeoman training he will be transferred to a navy clerical school for further work before final assignment He spent two years at the University of Washington and completed work toward an A B degree at the University of Iowa School of Commerce He has worked for the Rude Auto company.
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Samuel H
Horace G. Hedges
Seventeenth Street
Naval Reserve
Great Lakes
Chicago
Navy
Naval Reserve Navy
Hedges
University of Washington
School of Comae
University of Iowa
Rude Auto Company
23-Foot Stalk Wins Iowa Corn Contest
Lawrence Harper of Iowa won the national tall corn contest at the Iowa State Fair with a stalk measuring 23 feet 2.5 inches. The event drew attention for extreme ear height and unusual agricultural displays at Des Moines venue.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Lawrence Harper
Prize winners and stalk measurements in county contest
Don Radda of ae Ia the 1940 champion took second place and 4 prize of 504 with a stalk 21 feet nine inches. Dewey Propst of Keota, another Washington county resident, finished fourth with a stalk 20 feet 4% inches.
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Don Radda
An Ae Ia
Ashington County
Dewey Propst
Keota
Four Hurt as Auto Overturns at Newhall Corner
An automobile overturned at Newhall Corner injuring four people. Driver Emma Mae Large 30 and her parents Mr and Mrs G K Large 64, all of Owaneco Illinois, plus Miss Cordes of Princeville Illinois, were hospitalized after the wheel left the cement causing the loss of control as they headed toward South Dakota. The three older passengers were in shock at St Luke's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Mae Large
G. Keee
Larges
Owaneco
Ill
Miss Cordes
Princeville
South Dakota
Harry Cloud
St. Luke's Hospital
Problem Of Steel One Of Distribution Commission Told
In Des Moines a short capitol meeting heard Selby report talks with extension management and Holcomb. The issue is moving steel to needed points, with Selby noting progress for small manufacturers. The commission said it has spent 35680 since March 1 1941, including 2448 for salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
State Capitol
Selby
Holcomb
Commission
eo _ steel
Vernon Couple Escapes Injury After Car Crash
Mr Walton lost a rear tire in the crash near Vernon, the car veered into a ditch. Mrs Walton was shaken but went home without medical help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Vernon
Bay
Committee Plans Mississippi Valley Medical Convention
Cedar Rapids hosts the Mississippi Valley Medical Society annual meeting with the local arrangements committee led by the general chairman. The seventh annual meeting is scheduled, with committee members coordinating events and program details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley Medical Convention
Mississippi Valley Medical Society
Cedar Rapids
Illinois Medical Society Convention Speakers
Dr. Charles H. Phifer of Chicago president of the Illinois State Medical Society is scheduled to speak at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Headed Area Hospital
Charles H. Phifer
Chicago
The
Illinois State Medical Society
Campfire Rally to climax city Scout program at Bever Park
A big campfire and rally at the Bever park council ring Thursday at 8 p.m. will cap the summer outdoor program. Indian ceremonies and musical numbers are planned. The Court of Honor will be presided over by John J. Loch er Jr. Herbert Northcutt of Troop 14 will receive his Eagle badge. Parents and friends are invited.
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Boy Scouts of
Council Ring
Bever Park
John J. Locher
Herbert Northcutt
Troop of 14
Headward Bat Myths From Early Chinese Beliefs
A historical note explains a belief among ancient Chinese that bats flew head downward due to their heavy brains. The claim reflects traditional explanations for animal behavior and reflects broader mythic reasoning rather than scientific fact.
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Fry’s
Old Settlers Day
Baptist Church
All-Stars
North Liberty
Minnie E. Lathrop
Sam Hedges
Leet Morris Plan
the Gazette
Newhall Corner
Law
Nings
Cedar Rapids Gas Co
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