Bachelors in 1888 Had a Tough Time
In 1888 Marion faced leap year, an amateur paper the Clipper and a toboggan club. The Clipper listed 22 eligible bachelors including Jim Simkins and Carl N. Owen with notes on their chances. The era fostered fashion trends and outdoor fun that shaped single men’s lives.
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Marion
Jim Simkins
Carl N. Owen
Simkins
Owen
Anthony Shumack
W. C. Johnson
N. A. Baker
Link Snyder
Hodge Marshall
A. J. Wilcox
Vince Shumack
George McKean
Alex Campbell
Harry Whipple
Wes Robinson
Will Elliott
Fred Hartigan
Will Johnson
Joe Dick Lanning
Gus Weart
Art J. Keyes
Henry Stearns
Fred Senninger
James Bramwell
Marion Toboggan Club
Clipper
H. S. Elliott
F. A. Knowlton
Stearns
John Nye
Bramwell
Knowlton
Ninth Avenue
Seventh Street
Hen Stearns
Norma Owen Monet
Church Notes From Area Congregations Schedule Events
Bethel Baptist Emma circle, Bible studies, prayer fellowships and choirs listed for Monday to Thursday with times. First Baptist, Christian, Methodist, and other churches share board meetings, youth activities, confirmations, and holiday events through the week. Also notes on Memorial hall potluck, hospital gift drive, and Rebekah lodge officer election.
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First Baptist
Emma
Herbert Hartford
Board of Christian Education
Martha
Frank Luse, Sr
Priscilla
R. W. Concannon
Joanna
R. E. Scheppele
Board of Trustees
Council To Again Talk About Traffic Signal
City council agenda includes Seventh avenue and Seventh street traffic signal installation and a road use tax report by City Clerk Merwen L. Taylor. Meeting set for Monday at 7 p.m. in city hall.
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Seventh Avenue
Seventh Street
Ralph W. Potter
Merwen L. Taylor
Marion Woman's Club Art Fair Today at Public Library
The Marion Woman's Club fine arts department sponsors an art fair this Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. in the public library auditorium.
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The
Marion Woman’s Club
Public Library
DeMolay Mothers Circle Meeting Planned Monday
The DeMolay Mothers circle will meet Monday at 7 30 p.m in the home of Mrs Harold Stickney. Installation of officers is planned.
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Grove City
Rebekah Lodge No. 35
IOOF
DeMolay Mothers Circle
Harold Stickney
Maron Linn DAR Meets for Wednesday Luncheon
Maron Linn Chapter DAR will hold a 1:30 luncheon and meeting on Wednesday at Bishop's in Lindale Plaza.
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Maron Linn Chapter
D.A.R
Bishop’s
Lindale Plaza
Yule Programs Set at Indian Creek School
Indian Creek Elementary schedules a Christmas program for Wednesday and Thursday at 1 30 p m led by kindergarten through third grade students. The program includes Christmas with Children Who Lived in the Shoes and Singing Christmas Carols. Evening activities include Marion Woman's Club salad smorgasbord and party at 6 30 p m. Martins Creek community club holds a Christmas party and potluck at 6 30 p m at Linn-Mar main elementary. Musical Literary Club meets Monday at Mrs Dale Wicke's home with choir practice at 7 15 p m and program at 8.
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Cheerful Companions
St. Paul’s
Norman Weffle
Sanctuary
Milwaukee Women’s Club
Wilbert Hughes
Robert Emerson
Indian Creek
Richard Benz
Marion Woman’s Club
Charles Feigleson
First Avenue
Musical Literary Club
Dale Wicke
Seventeenth Street
Chapter K1 PEO Meeting Set For Tuesday
Chapter K1 PEO will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the home of Mrs. T. J. Davis. Mrs. R. E. Leidigh and Mrs. Karl Kendall have the program.
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PEO
T. J. Davis
R. E. Leidigh
Karl Kendall
Adellia Circle Meeting Set for Tuesday Evening
The Adellia circle of King's daughters will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Robert Yuva located at 1440 Northview Drive.
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Adellia Circle of
King’s Daughters
Robert Yuva
Northview Drive
Tuck-a-Stitch Club Christmas Luncheon
The Tuck-a-stitch club hosts a Christmas luncheon on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Suburban complex. A gift exchange is planned as part of the event.
Diana Fret Club Meets Thursday Afternoon
The Diana Fret Club will meet Thursday at 1 15 p m at the home of Mrs Lee Voorhies Mrs Harold Phillips has the program and will lead the session in music and discussion.
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Diana Fret Club
Lee Voorhies
Harold Phillips
Chapter CS PEO Plans Tuesday Meeting at Lake Home
Chapter CS PEO will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs A B Lake. Mrs Edwin L Carstens will lead the program.
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A. B. Lake
Edwin L. Carstens
Community clubs schedule for Linn Mar and area
Linn Mar activity boosters meet Monday at 7 p.m. in the main elementary building. Marion retail merchants open until 9 p.m. Monday and Friday. Sorosis club gathers Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dale E. Miner’s home. Rural book club meets Monday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Floyd Emmons’ home. New Art club holds a Christmas party Friday at 6 p.m. at the Town House.
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Marion Area
Gazette
Marion
Tenth St
Linn Mar Activity Boosters Club
Sorosis Club
Dale E. Miner
Rural Book Club
Floyd Emmons
New Art Club
Permanents Year Round at Wilson Beauty Salon
Advertising note lists six dollar ninety five cent permanents available all year at Wilson Beauty Salon with phone contact DR 7 0550.
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Kay
Wilson Beauty Salon
Local clubs announce Christmas gatherings this week
Mary Lowe Dickinson circle of King's Daughters meets Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. at Ruth Maier's home with a planned Christmas party. Royal Arch Masons chapter No 10 meets Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the Masonic temple to elect officers. Athenian club gathers Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Herman Richmann's home with a gift exchange. 4 C club Christmas party set for Tuesday at 12 30 p.m. at Bishop's in Lindale Plaza. Storm's Variety advertises a $14 88 battery operated tape recorder from a $25 value. Registered Pharmacists are ready to serve at Sorg Pharmacy.
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Women’s Relief Corps
Memorial Hall
Children’s Hospital
Iowa City
Mary Lowe Dickinson
King’s Daughters
Ruth Maier
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
Storm
Athenian Club
Herman Richmann
Bishop’s
Lindale Plaza
Esso Education Grant Awarded to Luther College
Decorah Esso Education Foundation provides Luther College a $3,000 unrestricted grant announced by President E. D. Farwell. The foundation calls it an expression of confidence in Luther's educational objectives. Luther officials will determine the grant’s use later.
Police Nab 11 Cats Despite Court Order
In Creston a 60 year old woman won a district court injunction halting actions against her 24 cats pending a Dec 14 hearing. Municipal court had condemned her home as a health and fire hazard and police removed 11 cats before the delay. The disposition of those cats remains undisclosed.
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Creston
UPI
Nell
Photographic Exhibits Open Dec 15 at SUI
Iowa City sets two exhibitions in its main art gallery showcasing campus architectural photography and exposed concrete designs. Originating with the Architectural League of New York, the shows travel nationwide under the American Federation of Arts. Public viewing runs 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Architectural League of New York
American Federation of Arts
Fire safety tips for Christmas trees urged in area
Straup urged buying evergreen trees that don’t shed and applying fire retardant to slow flash fires. Marion will spray trees free of charge on Dec. 14, Cedar Rapids groups offer treated materials for 25 cents a bag, and use direct lighting on metal trees due to shock hazards. He warned of past fatal Iowa City fires from near-door trees and urged prompt disposal of wrappings. Straup has served as fire marshal for two years after Ed Herron.
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Marion
R. J. Straup
Straup
Cedar Rapids
Optimist Club
Iowa City
Ed Herron
Herron
Driving Charge In Iowa City Arrest Report
Edward A Thompson 28 of Wellman was arrested by the highway patrol on highway 1 near Iowa City and charged with driving while his operator permit was under denial.
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Iowa City
Edward A. Thompson
Wellman
Highway Patrol
Highway 1
Murphy Martin Night News on KCRG TV 9
The nightly late newscast Murphys Martin with the News airs weeknights at 10 15 on KCRG TV 9. Viewers receive a concise local and national roundup with brief weather and sports updates.
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Network TV
Murphy Martin
Kcrg-Tv
Lamont Queen Crowned as Homecoming Honors Are Awarded
Janice Kramer, a Lamont senior and daughter of Mr and Mrs Laverne Kramer, was crowned homecoming queen Friday night. Attendants included Mary Kremer Angie Fisk Kathy Verbugt and Patty Miller. The Junior Class float won first prize.
Woman Admits Killing Stepdaughter in Iowa Case
Webster City Iowa UPI reports a 28 year old mother admitted killing her 6 year old stepdaughter on November 26 in Hamilton county Prosecutor Carroll Wood said Mrs Ronald Ostrander signed a statement after initially claiming the child fell down basement stairs She was arraigned on murder charges and held without bond pending a December 16 preliminary hearing.
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Webster City
UPI
Hamilton County
Carroll Wood
Wood
Ronald Ostrander
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By Larry Tanner
F. W. Senninger
Marvin Oxley
Hawkeye Amateur Press Association
Bixby
Bazoo
Hal C. Bixby
Toboggan Club
Bethel Baptist
John Nels
First Presbyterian
Anchor Club
Marion Nature and Garden Club
U.S
Russell Singleton
Glenn Vernon
John Roberts
Ray
Leonard Peters
Henderson Drive
Rural Homemakers Club
Kenneth Jordan
Kendall Hardware
Corning-wear
Revere-wear
Marion Lodge No
Martins Creek Community Club
Linn-Mar Main
Sorg Pharmacy
Luther
Devon
SUI
Storm's Kaxkux
TOY Town Shop
Cluxe
Monopoly
Ben Franklin
Irwin's
Florsheim
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