English War Bride Seeks Fast Divorce in Dubuque
English war bride Jean Carbone, 19, hopes to wed her lover Captain Darrell Beschen in time for their child’s birth, arguing a quick divorce by Harold Carbone is possible. Beschen’s family backs the plan while Harold remains distant and undecided.
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Capt. Beschen
Dubuque
Harold
New York
Capt
Beschen
Emma Beschen
Darlene
Delbert
Jean
America
England
Darrell
Darrell Jan
Piccadilly Hotel
London
United States
E. G. Gloor
Gloors
INS
Jean Carbone
Harold Carbone
All-Bran ad touts daily use for regularity
A Kellogg’s All-Bran endorsement claims over sixty years of constipation relief. The ad urges daily intake with plenty of water for ten days, promising double money back if unsatisfied, and explains the cereal is bulk-forming and not a purgative.
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Phooey
R. M. Hazeltine
S. Chatham
Austin, Minn
Kellogg
Kellogg's
Battle Creek
Omaha
Marion Eastern Star elects new officers
Mrs Harriet Failor was chosen worthy matron and James Fitzgerald as worthy patron. Frances Voorhies associate matron Arling Dice associate patron Maude Newman secretary Marie Rose treasurer Lila Dice conductress Bernice Fitzgerald associate conductress. Installation set for January with a Christmas party planned for December 13 inviting Masons and wives for dancing cards and refreshments.
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Harriet Failor
Marion
Eastern Star
James Fitzgerald
Frances’ Voorhies
Arling J. Dice
Maude Newman
Marie Rose
Lila Dice
Bernice Fitzgerald
Community notices and local updates from Marion area
Residents urged to contact and sign pledge cards as outreach continues. Mail and military movements noted with families receiving telegrams. Local businesses announce reopening and services including Phillips 66 station and Edison Pharmacy. Fire damages modest roof hole at Mrs. Gorsuch’s home. Church bazaar planned December 6 with 11 am start.
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Fourth Ward
Cedar Rapids tavern changes ownership permits granted
Harold R. Donohoe of Cedar Rapids became new owner of Park View tavern after city council granted beer, cigarette and dance permits. Donohoe took possession Tuesday from former owner Frank Marek. W. F. Todd’s beer and dance permits at O K Drive In were renewed with a warning about revocation if spiking occurs. Sachet hangers in Boston Store gift boxes noted. Marion and Marion township seek 81,836.50 to reach their 185,000 victory loan drive quota with five remaining days.
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Harold R. Donohoe
Cedar Rapids
Park View Tavern
Donohoe
Frank Marek
W. F. Todd
O.K
Todd
W. A. Jackson
Marion
Marion Township
Lisbon Doctor N A York Dies While Wintering in Florida
Dr N A York longtime Lisbon physician died Monday in St Petersburg Florida while wintering with his wife He was born March 11 1866 in Meaford Ontario Canada and graduated from the University of Iowa He held memberships in Linn County and Iowa State Medical societies the Lisbon Chamber of Commerce Masonic order and the Federated church He presided over the Lisbon school board Survived by wife a daughter Mrs E Kensinger Cedar Rapids two sons AM Chicago and EL York Grinnell six grandchildren and a great grandchild Services will be held in Lisbon at a later date
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Lisbon
N. A. York
St. Petersburg
Fla
York
Meford
Ontario
Canada
University of Iowa
Linn County
Iowa State
Lisbon Chamber of Commerce
Masonic Order
The
Federated Church
Whittemore Family Heads to Marion for Daughter-in-law Visit
Whittemore and brothers-in-law Carl Whittemore of Marion and Louis Whittemore of Cedar Rapids travel to Marion to see his daughter-in-law as Frank Whittemore Jr. of St Paul visits.
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Frank Whittemore, Jr
Sherman, Texas
Lillian
Nineteen Hurt as Street Car Strikes Curbliner
Nineteen people were injured Monday when a street car and curbliner collided at Seventh Street and Grand Avenue in Des Moines. Police said seventeen were passengers in the curbliner. many suffered bruises abrasions and broken teeth after being tossed to the floors.
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Des. Moines
INS
Seventh Street
Grand Avenue
Couple Held On Liquor Transport And Firearm Charge
Walter Ellis Mercer and Dorothy Lamborn of Cedar Rapids were arrested in Iowa City on illegal liquor transport and concealed weapon charges. Mercer pled guilty to liquor and faces a $1,000 bond. a preliminary hearing on the gun count is postponed to Dec 12 with $1,000 bond. Lamborn seeks continuance on the liquor charge. Police found a .32 caliber revolver, four liquor cases with Illinois tax stickers in Mercer's car.
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The
Gazette
Iowa City
Walter Ellis Mercer
Dorothy Lamborn
Cedar Rapids
Ray Connors
Mercer
Thirtieth Street
John Knox
Connors
Lamborn
Fourth Street
Illinois
War dogs return from voyage to New York
T/Sgt Rus sell T Miszner of LaPorte City Iowa led a K-9 detail of 29 war dogs brought back to New York aboard the navy transport General Meigs after a 20 day voyage from Karachi India. The dogs served in jungle warfare in Burma.
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New York
Russell T Miszner
LaPorte City
Navy
General Meigs
Karachi
India
Burma
Guerilla Chief Volckmann To Return Home After War
Col Russell W. Volckmann Philippine guerilla leader is due at Hamilton Field California to visit his wife and son in Clinton Iowa after long wartime service. He commanded raids and supplied Gen MacArthur with critical intelligence. His forces grew to about 20 000 and destroyed enemy units before planning a return to the Philippines to lead the Second Division of the Philippine Army.
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Washington
INS
Russell W. Volckmann
Hamilton Field
Calif
War Department
Volckmann
United States
Clinton
MacArthur
79Th Independent
States
Philippines
Philippine Army
Volunteer Fire Fighter Killed In Electric Line Incident
Richard Overturf a 30 year old volunteer fire fighter was killed Monday at about 5 p m while attempting to cut a 7 500 volt power line during a blaze at the Holt Davis farm two miles north of Elberon He had joined Elberon fire department earlier that day after going to the scene with his crew at 4 p m to help battle the fire which badly damaged the Davis home He leaves a wife and two young children Sam and Nina
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the Gazette
Elberon
Richard Overturf
Elberon Fire Department
Holt Davis Farm
Here
Overturf
Davis Farm
Davis
Sam
Nina
Bailiff James Powers Dies After Knights Meeting
In Dubuque, James Powers 59 a district court bailiff died after a heart attack suffered Monday night following a Knights of Columbus meeting.
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Dubuque
Knights of Columbus
James Powers
Vets Returning From Overseas
Eastern Iowans are listed as returning aboard ships due December 1. Cedar Rapids entries include Pfc. Raymond P. Johnson and S/Sgt. Leroy Detweiler among others. Center Point, Newport News and New York destinations also feature Cedar Rapids residents such as Pfc. Harold R. Frazier and T/5 Irvin Gowden.
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Associated Press
Boston
Santa Maria
Raymond P
Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Merle
V. Goodson
Center Point
A. P. Hill
Newport News
Lawrence
J. Donahue
First Avenue NW
Joseph F. Kun
Twelfth Avenue SE
Cedar, Rapids
Leroy Detweiler
Town City
Sheepshead Bay
Victory
New York
Harold R. Frazier
Fifth Street SE
Irvin W. Gowden
Dale Rodgers
Arlington
Jewell
Volkman
Oxford
Power and Light Workers Vote Strike Likely
In Des Moines and surrounding areas Iowa Power and Light Co employees vote 172 to 15 to strike if needed to back union demands. The vote covers Des Moines Adel Knoxville and Oskaloosa as the utility faces bargaining talks.
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DES Moines
Iowa Power and Light Co
Des, Moines
Adel
Knoxville
Oskaloosa
Pin Worms Treatment Promoted By Jayne’s P W Tablets
An advertisement touts Jayne's P W tablets using gentian violet as a medically recognized treatment for pinworm infections. The copy promises effective relief for sufferers, urges readers to ask a druggist for P W and to follow directions, with money back satisfaction.
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Dr. D. Jayne & Son
Jayne
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Encyclopedia of Bible Life
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Manger
Iowa
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Marion News
Charles Meroshek
Third Avenue
Army Engineers
Manila
7Th Ave
7Th St
Phillips 66
Harold Willis
Mgr
R. E. Haufle
Adv
Methodist Church
Boston Store
Richard Schaefer
Jonnie Sue
Lake City
Mar
Ion. Schaefer
Jacksonville
Charles W. Schaefers
Billfords
Edison Pharmacy
Ethel Gorsuch
Tenth Street
Presbyterian Bazaar
John H. Pazour
St. Luke’s Hospital
Lawrence Peterson
Dale Osterberg
Bob Pettit
Long Beach
Attleboro
Mass
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Robert A. Titus
Pvt
Donald DeVault
Camp Hood
Texas
David Allen
Storm’s
C. A. Trask
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James King
Clarence K. Reinhard
Air Force
Moline
Western Electric Company
Hallmark
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Tom and
Ray Gallagher
Europe
Toys Western Auto Associate
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Canton
Harold Maxon
Council
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Schaefer
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Lowan
Due Home
Adyer
Leibsohn’s
Hassocks
Marye
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