Iowa University students pledge to stand singly and together
About 1000 students at the University of Iowa mass meeting pledged themselves to be ready for any roles in the war effort. Faculty members warned against optimism and urged study of the issues behind the conflict while preparing for tough months ahead.
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Bob Hogan
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Japan
United States
T. Hew Roberts
Education Department
Australia
R.A.F
Bill Schoentgen
Dubuque
Roger Hargrave
Marion News Gazette Business Office Visit Report
In Marion the residence of Mrs. Harlan Knight at 35 Prone Street was the scene of a visit. Refreshments were served to 16 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Knight
Iowa Mobilizes Defense as War Effort Expands
Iowa rallies to war effort with 300 volunteers at recruitment stations and guards placed on bridges and ports. Governor Wilson vows full cooperation. farms urged to boost output, hogs and dairy production, while air ports and rail bridges receive civilian and military guard. Navy recruiting leads surge at 13 stations.
Calamus Farm Wives Host Oyster Supper Social
Members of the Farm Wives circle entertained at an oyster supper Saturday in the Methodist church basement. A social evening followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calamus
Farm Wives’ Circle
Methodist Church
Marion Bride Wed In Jasper Florida Ceremony
Jean Dickey of Marion united with LeRoy Nelson of Valdosta Georgia in a December 5 wedding at Jasper Florida. The bride is a Murray Iowa graduate and Edison Pharmacy worker. After a Jacksonville honeymoon they will live at 102 Jackson Street Valdosta. Red Cross civilian defense classes were announced for Marion this week with several sessions led by local nurses and instructors.
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Marion
Dickey
LeRoy Nelson
Valdosta
Jasper
Fila
Bernard Nelson
Oclwein
Robert Widger
H. R. Dickey
Murray
Murray High School
Edison Pharmacy
Celwein High School
Anton Nelson
Ceelwein
Jacksonville
Fla
Nelson
Jackson Street
Christmas party of Musical Literary club at Christie home
The Musical Literary club held a Christmas party Monday evening at 1567 Eighth Avenue hosted by Mrs. J. T. Christie. Dinner for 22 tables and living rooms followed by games, prizes to Miss Elinor Kendall and Mrs. Christie, carols led by Glenn Kinser with Ruth Engstrom at piano.
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The
Musical Literary Club
J. T. Christie
Eighth Avenue
C. V. R. DeJong
C. M. Robison
Elinor Kendall
Glenn Kinser
Ruth Engstrom
A. E. Bragg
E. J. Miller
LaVerna Crew
Miss Engstrom
Don B. Christie
W. G. Koppenhaver
Sacred Heart and Teresa Circles Meet at St. Joseph’s
St. Marys circle of St Josephs parish held a Monday evening gathering with Sacred Heart and Teresa circles as guests. Miss Margaret Hayes of Guten Rapids and Mrs Joe Huntoon attended. Carols were led by Mrs L C Weineke and refreshments served by a committee including Herbert Dunn and Mrs John McDonald.
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St. Mary’s
St. Joseph's Parish
Sacred Heart
Teresa
Margaret Hayes
Guten Rapids
Joe Huntoon
L. C. Weineke
Reverend T J McElliott Ill at St Josephs Rectory
The Rev. T J McElliott is reported ill at St Joseph's rectory with no further health details provided.
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T. J. McElliott
St. Joseph's Rectory
Mrs N J Waffle and Daughter Ill With Mumps
Mrs N J Waffle and her daughter Elizabeth are reported sick with mumps, prompting caution for family and neighbors. The notice notes the minor illness affecting the household and advises usual care.
Jersey Creamline Milk and Skim Offer Ad
Jersey creamline milk 35c per gallon and skim milk 15c per two gallons. Wood Acres Boulevard advertisement promotes Jersey cream. If milk isn’t liked try Jersey creamline milk.
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Jersey Creamline
Jersey
Wood Acres
Boulevard
Red Cross Board Meeting Tonight in Marion Office
The Red Cross board will meet tonight at 7:30 at the Marion office of the Gas Company. Also advertised are Ladies’ Rollins Xmas hosiery priced 98c to $1.15 at Ed Sigfred Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Board
Marion
Gas Company
Rollins Xmas
Ed Sigfred Co
Jordan couple to Chicago on business in toy and book ads
Mr and Mrs Willis Jordan plan a Tuesday night trip to Chicago for business as Boston Store Gift Shop advertises a large assortment of toys games and books. Mrs Lanis Eleventh hosts a Child Study Club gathering Wednesday at 2 p.m.
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Mrs. Willis Jordan
Chicago
Boston
Lanis
Child Study Club
Duality gifts first Price next at Owen's Cut Rate Drug
An advertisement notes dual items offered at Owen's Cut Rate Drug with a focus on low prices. The ad emphasizes straightforward savings on household goods and medicines.
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Owen
Christmas Hosiery Ad Promises Holeproof Goods
An old classified fragment advertises Holeproof silk hose priced at 79c to 98c per pair. It lists a store and notes men’s advertising for holiday stock.
Ill wife of Schwab seeks care by house services ad
Mrs. William Schwab is seriously ill, according to the Gazette. An Amana advertisement seeks a girl for housework with night hours and a phone contact at 798-W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schwab
Schwab
Amana
Local notices and ads from Mercy hospital and church events
Fragmented notices report an emergency appendectomy at Mercy hospital for Miss Hilda June Edaburn. The Methodist church plans a 7 30 p m meeting at the church. Mrs J S McCoy, 77 Twelfth street, is ill at home. A new Arrow shirt sale is advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda June Edaburn
Mercy Hospital
Church Night Observed at Christian Church
Church night will be observed at the Christian church. A picnic supper will be served at 7 p.m. Members and friends are asked to attend and note the change in meeting date. Barkley of Coggon will speak on the Bible college.
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Christian Church
Barkley of Coggon
One Bible College
DeMolay Mothers Circle Elects Officers
Mrs Gene McConaughy was elected president of the DeMolay Mothers circle. Mrs Clarence Meggers named vice president, Mrs Fay Marsh secretary, Mrs Eugene Wilbur treasurer, and Mrs Mae Vahl chaplain. Ten members were present. Refreshments served to Linn chapter No 900 of DeMolay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene McConaughy
DeMolay Mothers Circle
Clarence Meggers
Fay Marsh
Eugene Wilbur
Mae Vahl
Linn Chapter No. 900
Order of DeMolay
Ivanhoe Club Christmas Party Read Poems at Kinser Home
Members of the Ivanhoe club read original poems at a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Glenn Kinser on Ninth Avenue. Carols were led by Mrs. Kinser with Mrs. Carlton Haines at the piano. The event served 16 guests, with gifts arranged by Mrs. William Ray and refreshments provided by a committee led by Mrs. Earl Welsher and Mrs. Paul Kruger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Club
Glenn Kinser
Ninth Avenue
Kinser
Carlton Haines
Earl Welsher
Paul Kruger
William Ray
Home Builders to Meet for Christmas Party at Church
The Home Builders class of the Congregational Sunday school will meet at the church Friday at 4 30 p m for an after supper and Christmas party. Members are to take table service and a ten cent gift for exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Sunday School
Christmas Party Planned by K E B Group in Cedar Rapids
The K E B group will hold a Christmas party this Friday evening in the Bungalow of the Cedar Rapids office of the Iowa Electric Light and Power company. A picnic supper is at 6 30 with gifts exchanged. Committee members include Mrs Mabel Jayne and Miss Elizabeth Beall. All former class members are invited.
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Gr K. E. B
Iday
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Mabel Jayne
Elizabeth Beall
Penny Club Holiday Program Aids Good Fellows Fund
The Penny club held a meet in aid of the Good Fellows fund. A Christmas program was presented by all members, supporting the charitable drive with songs and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penny Club
Good Fellows Fund
Mem
Clara Tilton elected noble grand of Grove City Rebekah lodge
Mrs Clara Tilton was elected noble grand of Grove City Rebekah lodge No 35 at a Monday meeting in 1 0 F hall Mrs Ja Dunt was elected vice grand with Florence Clark reelected due to incomplete text but indicates lodge leadership changes.
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Clara Tilton
Noble Grand
Grove City
Rebekah Lodge
F. Hall
Ja Dunt
Florence Clark
Laff-o-Lot Club Plans Christmas Dinner Meeting
The Laff-o-Lot club will meet on December 17 for a Christmas dinner and party at the RV at 6 30 p.m. A gift exchange will take place during the event.
Mary Lowe Dickenson Circle Supports Charities Holiday Plans
The Mary Lowe Dickenson Circle met Monday evening and voted 3 to the Good Fellows 1 to the Red Cross and 1 to the Christmas Seals fund. Mrs. Ruby Hanscom hosted at Miss Ruth Maier’s home. Miss Elizabeth Brown led devotional, Mrs. Fred Lang read “The on the Hill Top.” Plans were made for a Christmas basket and a party set for Dec. 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lowe Dickenson
Good Fellows
Red Cross
Ruby Hanscom
Ruth Maier
Elizabeth Brown
Fred Lang
Paramount Theater Showtimes Set for Cedar Rapids Schools
Times are 8 9 30 and 11 a m on Saturday at the Paramount theater Cedar Rapids not interchangeable children must know their show time tickets available only through schools proceeds return to schools pro rata by sales
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Paramount Theater
Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Annie Belle King Rites Held at St. Joseph’s Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Belle King wife of Alvin P. King were held Tuesday morning at St. Joseph’s Catholic church with Rev J R Beckman of Lisbon officiating. Burial followed at Oak Shade cemetery with pallbearers Lawrence King Rev Walter King Elmer King and Archie Reinheimer. Out of town attendees included Mrs. Will Hildebrand of Iowa City and Mrs. Bertha Sackett with two children of Monticello Mr and Mrs William Schminke and Mrs C W Haerthur of Atkins.
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King
Annie Belle
Alvin P. King
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
J. R. Beckman
Lisbon
Lawrence King
Walter King
Elmer King
Rrell King
Archie Reinheimer
Oak Shade Cemetery
Will Hildebrand
Iowa City
Bertha Sackett
Monticello
William Schminke
C. W. Haerthur
Atkins
Christmas Meeting of Marion Chapter No 183 Held
The Christmas meeting and party of Marion chapter No 183, E S will be held Wednesday at 7 45 p m in the Masonic Temple. The event will include initiation a Christmas program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
E. S
Masonic Temple
Special Meeting Noted for Marion Chapter R A M
A special meeting of Marion chapter No. 10 R A M is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple to perform the most excellent master's degree work.
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Marion
Masonic Temple
Prairie Chapel Garden Club Christmas Party
The Prairie Chapel Garden club meets Monday at 1 30 p m at the homes of Mrs A E Mi and Mrs Glenn Miller for a Christmas party. A grab bag of 10 cent gifts will be provided for children and another grab bag for adults.
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Prairie Chapel Garden Club
A. E. Mi
Glenn Miller
DAR display of family antiques at Christmas party
Marion Linn Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution plans a Wednesday 1 p.m. Christmas party at the RV cafe. A Tama Indian school gift will be brought and 10 cent gifts will be exchanged.
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Marion Linn
Daughters of the American Revolution
RV Cafe
Tama Indian School
Fairchilds Stay Overnight in Omaha Home
Mr and Mrs L L Fairchild of Omaha were overnight guests Monday in the home of Mrs Roscoe Blinks and her son Edwin.
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Mrs. L. L. Fairchild
Omaha
Roscoe Blinks
Edwin
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Xmas Party and Luncheon
First division of the Ladies Aid meets Friday at 1 p.m. for a Christmas party and luncheon at Mrs. Glenn Kinser’s home at 1625 Ninth Avenue. Officers will be elected. Ten cent gifts exchanged. Members to bring table service sandwiches and a covered dish.
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Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church
Glenn Kinser
Ninth Avenue
Fancy novelty pottery shipment arrives in town
Local retailer reports receipt of a shipment described as fancy novelty pottery from an unspecified supplier. Storm's. Adver.
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Storm’s
Neal DeWees Confined by Mumps at Home
Neal DeWees remains at home under isolation after contracting mumps. Doctors ordered rest and monitored his fever while public health guidance urged careful contact with others.
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Neal DeWees
Camp Fire Guardians Plan Carol Sing at Library
The Camp Fire guardians met Monday at the public library and organized a carol singing plan for the triad season.
Mrs Lyman Smith and son visit Minneapolis relatives
Mrs. Lyman Smith and her son Jimmy visit her parents Mr and Mrs W J Artz in Minneapolis. Mrs Smith came to help celebrate her mother's birthday held Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank Clark plan a family dinner Wednesday for Mr and Mrs OKelles and Patricia Ann of Marion.
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Frank Clark
Mrs. Okelles
Patricia Ann
Marion
Patrolman Quoted Fined For Traffic Refusal
William Fred Benda of Clutter was fined 30 dollars and costs and given 15 days in Benton county jail by Justice John Ruhl after failing to appear on a traffic ticket. The patrolman M G cited a stop sign violation one mile north of Keystone. Benda claimed a misinformed quote and said the officer was not Swords.
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Gazette
Vinton
William Fred Benda
Clutter
Benton County
John Ruhl
Benda
Home Cough Relief Claim Promises Quick Slumber Aid
A vintage advertises a homemade cough syrup claiming strong relief from cold coughs. It details making a sugar syrup then mixing in Pinex to yield about a pint, touting taste, shelf life, and better value for money.
Two Iowa Marines Reported Prisoners on Wake Island
Des Moines AP reports two Iowa Marines Corporal Wesley Johnson and Private William McFall are believed captured by Japanese on Wake Island. Johnson, a North High graduate and son of Mrs Nellie Johnson, and McFall, a Lincoln High graduate and son of Rex McFall, enlisted in Des Moines about two years ago and have been on Wake Island for months.
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DES Moines
Wake
Power Franchise Vote At Newhall Wednesday
Newhall residents vote Wednesday on granting a nonexclusive franchise to Iowa Electric Light and Power Co for 25 to erect and operate a power plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newhall
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Sheriffs Ordered To Protect Iowa Vital Facilities
Governor George A. Wilson directed Iowa sheriffs to safeguard vital facilities and report actions. The radio address said federal and state officials were taking steps to prevent sabotage of key industries, with guidance from regional defense officials on protecting utilities, transportation, bridges, tunnels, grain mills, and critical industrial sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lowa
George A. Wilson
Iowa
Morley to Vote on 20-Year Electric Franchise
Morley residents will vote on renewing a 20 year franchise with Iowa Electric company. The firm has served Morley for 25 years and plans a building program to expand facilities and rebuild the town wiring system.
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Morley
Moreley
Iowa Electric Company
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