Effigy Mounds Superintendent Brings Navajo Blankets Home
The new Effigy Mounds national monument superintendent Joseph Kennedy and his family settle in McGregor Iowa. They display Navajo and Hopi blankets and Indian paintings in their upstairs apartment while Kennedy plans visitor interpretation and possible observation towers for the mounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor
William
Joe" Kennedy
Joe
Arizona
Effigy Mounds National Monument
Iowa
Biff
Debora
Kennedy
Kennedys
Grand Canyon
Construction Runs Ahead of Forty Eight Pace
The government said total construction in the first 11 months topped 17.7 billion dollars, up 2 percent from 1948. Public agency spending rose 25 percent while private construction fell 5 percent. November construction reached 1.7 billion, down 8 percent from October but up 6 percent from November 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Commerce and Labor Departments
Department
Woman Dead After Fall Through Trap Door in Kitchen
In Charles City Mrs Anna Stoecker about 80 was found dead in her basement after apparently falling through a trap door from the kitchen onto a steep stairway. Coroner Carl Hauser said a broken neck caused the death and estimated she had been dead about 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Anna Stoecker
Carl Hauser
Back Seat Drivers Would Have Helped Kankakee Collision
Two motorists in Kankakee Illinois Roland Bertrand 28 and Gerald Had ley 15 tried turning around in alleys and backed out at the same moment colliding exactly in the street center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Ill
Roland Bertrand
Gerald Hadley
Iowa College Student Richard A Dice to NAM Convention
Richard A Dice of Marion Iowa will represent his state at the National Association of Manufacturers convention in New York City December 7 to 9. He will also travel to Washington to meet the President's Commission on Higher Education as a National Student Association representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
SUI
Richard A. Dice
A. J. Dice
Marion
Iowa
National Association of Manufacturers
New York City
East
Young Dice
Washington
Commission On Higher Education
National Student Association
District of Columbia
John E.studebaker
U. S. Commissioner of Education
Dice
Opportunity Unlimited
University of Iowa College of Commerce
Omicron Delta Kappa
C. E. Erickson
C. E. Erickson Co. Inc
Des Moines
Luther Student Wins Tournament
FAYETTE Iowa Decorah Lu college student Milton Hague won first prize in the oratorical division at the Pi Kappa Delta speech tournament held at Upper Iowa University. Other winners include David Hardy and Howard Cole of St Olaf in oratory and Thomas Kennelley and Rosemary Manion in extemporaneous speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Milton Hague
Lu College
Decorah
Pi Kappa Delta
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Upper Iowa University
David Hardy
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Minn
Howard Cole
St. Olaf
Thomas Kennelley
College of St. Thomas
St. Paul
Rosemary Manion
College of St. Catherine
Ronald Buell
University of Dubuque
River Falls
Wis
Hunter Accidentally Shot by His Nephew
Des Moines AP reports Raymond Hanlin a Fort Des Moines resident aged 23 was wounded while rabbit hunting near the Municipal airport. His nephew Donald Max Hanlin 18 carried a shotgun about 20 feet behind when it discharged striking Raymond in the lower back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Raymond Hanlin
Fort Des Moines
Donald Max Hanlin
Hanlin
Woodstock votes not to enforce anti gambling ordinance
WOODSTOCK Illinois AP The city council voted four to three not to enforce the anti gambling ordinance amid heated debate led by Alderman W H DeWolf who cited punch boards and fishbowls in taverns. Mayor Raymond A Johnson warned enforcement must be comprehensive including bingo games. Woodstock lies about 50 miles northwest of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock, Ill
W. H. DeWolf
Raymond A. Johnson
Whodstock
Chicago
Eight Thousand Dollar Judgment In Store Elevator Death
A district court jury in Sioux City awarded an $8,000 judgment in the February 1948 death of four year old Theodore Viahakis Jr. who was crushed in an elevator shaft at Martin department store. The verdict was returned Friday against the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
INS
Martin Department
Theodore Viahakis, Jr
Entry of $200 In Goods Into U S Allowed
The United States relaxes the duty-free allowance to $200 per traveler after 48 hours away, with family members each allowed the same. Border rules vary by location with California shorter times and southern borders no limit. a 12 day trip yields $500 per person, twice yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Washington
California
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Mexico
Montreal
Atlantic
Pacific
Congress
Frank Dow
Commissioner of Customs
Immigration Service
Customs Bureau
Juarez
U. S
Canada
November Mortgages Up in Number, Value Down
Linn county records show 275 conveyances in November up from 254 last year while mortgages fell slightly in both count and value. The month logged 199 mortgages totaling $831,536.94 versus 204 mortgages totaling $902,482.95 a year earlier. Car registrations numbered 53 in November, compared with 231 last year, with 43 new trucks this year against 49 prior. Conveyances and mortgages recorded from Nov 25 through Dec 1 included a mortgage of $218,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Linn County Abstract Company
iMortgage Aa
Marion High to Perform Campus Daze Operetta
Marion High School vocal music department presents a two act operetta Campus Daze in Lincoln auditorium on Thursday and Friday. Lead roles go to senior Sandra Blazek and sophomore Billy Lundquist with a cast including David McCalley Mary Lou Nielsen Pat Howe Dixie Rathman Sam Baez Sue Cary Lyle Fisher Don Stamy John P Kassler and Edwin Carlson. Mrs Marian Moulin directs rehearsals and Mrs Kathleen Goodyear handles dance rehearsals. An overture will be played by band musicians directed by Paul Wright and there will be music between acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion High School Vocal Music Department
Lincoln Auditorium
Sandra Blazek
Billy Lundquist
David McCalley
Mary Lou Nielsen
Pat Howe
Dixie Rathman
Sam Baez
Sue Cary
Lyle Fisher
Don Stamy
John P. Kassler
Edwin Carlson
Marian Moulin
Kathleen Goodyear
Paul Wright
Tennyson Club Christmas Party Postponed
The Tennyson club Christmas party moved from Tuesday afternoon with Mrs C A Beer to a later date yet to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennyson Club
Floral orders urged for funeral arrangements
Roses carnations mums gardenias corsages funeral sprays and grave blankets or wreaths available now. Call 787 W Goodrow's Greenhouse for delivery or pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrow
Christmas Gatherings and Church Events in Marion
Bracelet Girls plan a Christmas party and gift exchange at the Methodist parsonage at 5 30 p m Thursday with toys for underprivileged children Mary circle hosts a Thursday picnic at 1 p m with Mrs James P Gable at the parsonage Roast Turkey or Goose dinner priced at 1 00 White Way Cafe Luncheon Ameigo club meets at 1 p m Tuesday with Mrs Arthur E Crew Dr George K OBrien Optometrist announces full time office hours Baptist Speaker Dr Faris Whitesell of the Northern Baptist Theological Seminary Chicago will lecture on the Book of Revelation at Marion Baptist Church Friday Saturday and Sunday services Le land Doesink to lead music at all services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Mary Circle
Methodist Woman’s Society
James P. Gable
Faris Whitesell
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
Chicago
Marion Baptist Church
Leland Doesink
Business Girls
Marion Business Girls Club
American Legion Hall
Frances Rees
Donald Stone
Free Methodist Women Plan Meeting and Christmas Program
The Free Methodist Women's Missionary Society meets Thursday with Mrs Susan San born at 1309 Sixth Avenue. Luncheon will be served and a Christmas program will be given. The Rev Lawrence Anksey, a longtime missionary in Africa, will speak at the Marion Free Methodist church at 7 45 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodist Women’s Missionary Society
Susan Sanborn
Sixth Avenue
Lawrence Anksey
Africa
Marion Free Methodist Church
Families Gather for Milwaukee Club Picnic and Christmas Party
The Milwaukee Women's club holds a family picnic at 6 15 p.m. Thursday in Memorial hall with a children's Christmas party. Christian church Woman's council Group 4 meets Tuesday with Miss Helen Hamm 788 Sixth avenue. Presbyterian circles meet this week with multiple groups hosting picnics lunches and gift exchanges. reservations for Group 4 luncheon at W W Lary home require calling 810 W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Women’s Club
Memorial Hall
The
Christian Church Woman’s Council
Helen Hamm
Sixth Avenue
Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Missionary Society
O. O. Kieckhaefer
D. B. Storck
John L. Gritzner
W. W. Lary
Community club schedule and church notes
The Prairie Chapel Garden club meets with George Zingula Tuesday afternoon. C.O.P. club meets Mrs. Mary English Wednesday evening. A roundtable led by Mrs. N. F. Sorg. Lakeside Book club meets Mrs. Louis Hutchins at 7 30 Friday for a Christmas party. Methodist Women will meet at the church 1 30 Wednesday. Mary circle hosts Ruth circle presents the program. A play The Wisest Wise Man will be given. Mrs. C. J. Bready of Cedar Rapids leads the devotional period. The Friendly guild in charge of the nursery. Eastern Star Marion chapter 183 O E S meets 7 30 Monday in the Masonic temple. Officers elected refreshments served after."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Prairie Chapel Garden Club
George Zingula
C.O.P. Club
Mary English
N. F. Sorg
Lakeside Book Club
Louis Hutchins
Methodist W.S.C.S
Mary
Ruth Circle
C. J. Bready
Cedar Rapids
Friendly Guild
Eastern Star
Marion
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
Local clubs schedule Christmas events and meetings
Cary club meets Monday at 2 30 pm with Mrs L M Phelps. Theristmas club plans a 6 30 pm Wednesday Christmas dinner and gift exchange at the K V cafe. Members unable to attend should notify Mrs R A Hender by Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theristmas Club
R. A. Hender
Marion area notices and changes in local services
Center Point sees Oxley take charge of Satchett Murdoch funeral home with four years at Marion. Ray Fuller to head Sorenson Murdoch at Walker. Woman returns from Cedar Rapids hospital. Church luncheon at city church Thursday noon. Park board approves dumping in Thomas park south fill. Chamber and Business Girls events listed with chairs. W.C.T.U. institute at library with veterans hospital cards. Locals advertise car and tractor repairs starting Dec 5. Marion football banquet Dec 12 honor squad with UI coach Eddie Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Point
Charles R. Oxley
Barbara Ann
Oxley
Satchett-Murdoch
Yocom-Murdoch
Marion
Ray M. Fuller
Mason City
Sorenson-Murdoch
Walker
Marion Park Board
Thomas Park
Chamber of Commerce
Eddie Anderson
University of Iowa
Bailey’s Milk Bar
Anderson Lumber Company
Albaugh Returns Home After Seven Weeks in Hospital
J. J. Albaugh has been sent home from a Cedar Rapids hospital after a seven week stay on the Old Marion road. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Albaugh, visiting his brother, returned Friday to Winn er, S C after a 10 day visit. Christmas Seals fundraising tally reaches 303.05 with donations directed through mailed envelopes or at First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Albaugh
Marion Road
Cedar Rapids
R. D. Albaugh
Winner, S. C
Herbert Gerstman
Marion
First National Bank
Armstrongs to spend winter in McAllen Texas
Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Armstrong will depart Monday for McAllen Texas to spend the winter with plans to stay there for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
E. D. Armstrong
McAllen
Hospitalized Hutton and local business deals reported
Hospitalized Hugh T. Hutton, a Marion grocer, is a patient at Des Moines Veterans Hospital. Virgil Johnson, owner of the Triple E Manufacturing Company, has sold his building on East Seventh Avenue to the Burch Construction Company, which will take possession January 2. The Triple E company is building a new plant on East Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh T. Hutton
Marion Grocer
Des Moines Veterans Hospital
Virgil Johnson
Triple “E” Manufacturing Company
East Seventh Avenue
Burch Construction Company
Triple “E” Company
East Fifth Avenue
Ness Family Weekend Visit With Relatives
Mr and Mrs O R Ness and their sons spent the weekend at Newhall and Van Horne with relatives.
O E S Lorraine Circle to Elect Officers Monday
Lorraine circle past matrons of the Order of theEastern Star will meet at the Masonic temple Monday night to elect officers. There will be no picnic.
Scout Picnic and Local Meetings Notice
Scout Picnic for Troop 58 and parents to be held Monday evening at American Legion hall. Marion city council to meet Monday night. Golden Rule lodge 486 to meet with Mrs. Charles L. Wescott Tuesday afternoon. Fox lodge 319 to meet at 7 30 Wednesday in Memorial hall. Pre school child study group meeting Monday evening hosted by Mrs. Jack Shinault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Troop 58
American Legion Hall
Tenderfoot
Golden Rule Lodge
L. A
R. T
Charles L. Wescott
F. T. Fox Lodge
B. of R. T
Memorial Hall
Jack Shinault
Lost and Found Notices and Want Ad Rates
Classified items announce cheap rates for three lines ads and extra lines. Lost and found notices describe a brown dog named Brownie, a spaniel, and a yellow hound with a wire mark on the right ear seeking contact in Lisbon area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baba
Lisbon
Christmas Decoration Project Led by Mrs Merrill Smith
A group will work on Christmas decorations under the direction of Mrs Merrill Smith. Ideas for children's hand made Christmas toys will also be solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Smith
Local Classified Fragments Include Travel, Services, and Ads
Mixed readable items show travel offer Pasadena trip December to January with phone contact Donald Thompson. Also mentions maternity home staffing details, notary, ads for plumbing septic pumps waste removal, oil burning furnace, snow plowing, hauling, and various local business lines with phone numbers.
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Joe” Kennedys
Herb Peterson
Main Street
Milo Peterson
McGregor Heights
Peterson
University of Washington
National Parks Service
Redmen
Joe Kennedy
Iowa College
Nam
Luther
Hunter
Springville
Cass County
Jim Clark
Ralph Ralston
al Houska
Ralston
Houska
Sigrid Arne
Marion News
Gazette Business Office
White Way Cafe
Ameigo Club
Arthur E. Crew
Frank Straley
George K. O’brien
Optometrist
7Th Ave
Cary Club
Trojan Lodge
A. F
A. M
K. V
Concord A. and
L. Club
A. J. Taube
W. S. A. Club
Harry Waline
E” Club
Christian Church Women’s Council
Adv
Legion Hall
Coty
Sorg Drug
Kenneth Condit
Sue Ann
W. G. Mitchell
W.C.T.U. Institute
Marion W.C.T.U
Public Library
Veterans Hospital
Fifth Avenue
Hugh Sample
Homer F. Perry
Fairfax
Walford
R. J. Gallagher
Mary Lou Gallagher
Avoca and
Mineral Pe
Marion City Council
Gazette Mts
Sunday Gazette
G. W. Mittelstedt
Wash Et I. Rapids Chevrolet CO
First Ave SE
M. Schaefer
Fen
Witout Ari SM
Kresge
Garmoe Jeweler
3Rd St. SE
Ao Pandena
Celt
Pasadena
Calif
Teatins
Donald Thompson
Mt. Vernon
Eastside
Unm
Kansas
Augustine
Pvt
Generes Rice
Ave
Kenwood Branister
Mother’s Club
Santa Claus
Nations Dept. O. R’s
Cipoptee Perk
Priands
Roosevelt Ho
Griffins Brs
Bia Sino
Haworth Rug Cleaners
Eutetas
Seaneey
Wben Lesee
Larry Foster
Twinnie
Cs.p.s
Ray Stoluzembreg
Northern Bay Players
Twin Towers Ruin
Wendy Oat Oaks
Our
Othe Yardley
Pirst St
Merlin Hultman
Hall Wood
Irenee McShane
CLUB
Hiawatha
Brooks
Iowa-Michia
KCRG
Cou Falls
Reyman’'S
Stan Stanley
American Legion
Usiness Services
A. W. Petersen Co
Ing
Sen
Wingy Chenged Watch
Jewelry Dept
Killian Co
Fe “Checkaneeich Kof
Eles Ol Marcaran
Novak Heating Co
Ave Care Es
Te Gr Feather CO
Callel
Petidg
Kinkhead Construction
Christ Anderson
Virgil Horak
Sten
L. A. Blood
Ist Ave
Arnold Ellingson
Ist
Arnold
William Turner
Ainting
M-262
Thiy Eupreienset
Ous
Iear
Dial
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