Marion Bz Annual Pre Holiday Concert by School Band
Marion Bz school band directed by Glenn L. Lyman offers its thirteenth annual pre holiday concert at 8 p.m. in the Lincoln building band auditorium. The program includes march Triumphal, The Universal Judgment, Echo Waltz, Niobe tone poem, Rhythm of Rio, World is Waiting for the Sunrise, and Happy Go Lucky march. The band features flutists, oboes, clarinets, saxophones, brass, percussion, and a cornet trio with Ruth Ostrander and others.
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Marion
Glenn L. Lyman
Lincoln
Herbert Clark
Boyer
DeNardis
Cornet
Goldman
Ruth Ostrander
Gene Jacobs
Richard Schrimper
Niobe
de Robertis
Marjorie Ostrander
Robert Levin
Bach Moehlmann
Rio
David Bennett
Alford
John Miller
Marjorie Mekota
Marion Towers
Ethel Coon
Tommy Kemble
Mary Hart
Virginia Seger
Kathleen Newman
Marilyn Hayes
Eleanor Miller
Bruce Phillips
Norma Riddick
Eugene Dunn
Joan
Christmas Seal Returns Lag in Marion Drive for 1940
One thousand one hundred twenty five letters mailed to Marion residents for the Christmas seal sale have 435 returned with remittances totaling 155.65, under the 1938 ten day total. The district tuberculosis program aims to boost this year’s drive in Linn county outside Cedar Rapids.
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Marion
Seal Sale
Grace C. Koppenhaver
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Marion Linn DAR Christmas Party Planned at Burns Home
The Marion Linn chapter DAR will host its annual Christmas party on Wednesday at Mrs. Charles D. Burns 549 Twelfth Street. A luncheon at 1 p.m. will be served by Mrs. Emery J. Miller Mrs. J. T. Gallivan and Mrs. W. G. Koppenhaver. Mrs. Herbert Gerstman will speak. A 10 cent gift exchange and a donation for approved schools are planned.
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Marion Linn
Charles D. Burns
Twelfth Street
Emery J. Miller
J. T. Gallivan
W. G. Koppenhaver
Herbert Gerstman
Athenian Club
Walter Reinsch
South American Neighbors talk at local church gathering
Miss Alice Papes will speak at 6:30 tonight at a joint Marion Christian Endeavor and Methodist Epworth league meeting in the Methodist church. She has just returned from three years in South America working with the YWCA.
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Marion Christian Endeavor
Methodist Epworth League
Methodist Church
Alice Papes
Miss Papes
South America
Marion chapter railroad women's club dinner and Christmas party
Voting and contributing members and their families will attend a picnic dinner and Christmas party Thursday at 6 p.m. in Memorial hall. A program is planned and Santa Claus will appear. Meat and coffee are provided. Mrs. Oliver Fahey oversees arrangements.
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Marion
Milwaukee Railroad Women's Club
Memorial Hall
Santa Claus
Oliver Fahey
For lease oil station on highway in Marion unit district
Lease available for an oil station in Marion's business section on the highway. Low overhead noted. Phone 84 for details.
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Marion
Baptism of Christ Program Planned by Mary Lowe Dickinson Circle
Mrs. Margaret Gerrans underwent an operation Friday night at St Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids. The Mary Lowe Dickinson circle of King's Daughters will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Walter Hall's home. Miss Gwen Newlin leads the program on The Baptism of Christ with Miss Edyth Gordon in charge of devotions. Response to roll call will be a Bible verse containing the word faith.
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Margaret Gerrans
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Mary Lowe Dickinson
King’s Daughters
Walter Hall
Gwen Newlin
Edyth Gordon
Storm's Advertisement Offers Free Light Bulbs
Free four extra light bulbs with each set of lights advertised at 29c. Storm's promotes a bundled offer in a simple retail ad format.
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Storm's
Weekend Guests Visit New Hampton Residents
Mr and Mrs Beryl Dickey are guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Donald Wallace at New Hampton. Friends of Mrs Harry Jordan formerly of Marion now at 125 S Cloverly Temple City CA will honor her with a card and letter shower December 13 for her birthday. Mrs Jordan formerly ill in a hospital there is improving.
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Mrs
Beryl Dickey
Mrs. Donald Wallace
New Hampton
Harry Jordan
Marion
S. Cloverly
Temple City
Calif
For Sale Capons Dressed and Delivered Anytime
Gerald Thomas offers dressed capons for sale with delivery anytime. Contact 38-1-11 to arrange.
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Gerald Thomas
Dickey's Foods Advertises Fresh Eggs and Candy
Fresh eggs priced at 18 cents per dozen and Christmas candy at 8 cents 5 more per pound appear in a Dickey's Foods notice.
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Dickey’s Foods
Anniversary Club Picnic Observes Miller Wedding Milestone
Mr and Mrs Arthur E Granger host the Anniversary club for a picnic dinner this evening in observance of the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Guy W Miller.
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Arthur E. Granger
Guy W. Miller
Chapter CS PEO Plans Christmas Party at Mrs Ed Sigfred Home
Chapter CS PEO will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at 1280 Ninth Avenue for its annual Christmas party hosted by Mrs Ed Sigfred.
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Ed Sigfred
Ninth Avenue
Want a modern home at 14 cost price
Advertisement offers a modern home for sale at price list with contact Dr Booth and phone number 506. The brief promotes affordable real estate options and directs readers to call for details.
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Dr. Booth
Ladies Union Picnic Dinner at Mrs. Keith Vawter Home
The Ladies Union of the Christian church will meet and end with a picnic dinner at 890 Central Avenue hosted by Mrs. Keith Vawter with Mrs. W. H. Applegate Mrs. La Verna Crew and Mrs. Jesse Soden as joint hostesses. Attendees should bring a toy for the children's home and participate in a 10 cent gift exchange.
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The
Ladies Union of the Christian Church
Keith Vawter
Central Avenue
W. H.applegate
la Verna Crew
Jesse Soden
Ladies Aid Society of
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
E. Petrusch
Fifth Avenue
Iowa City
Mrs Faughty Cares For Ill Sister In Springville
Mrs Ona Faughty of Springville tends her sister Mrs Wilbur Cooper who is ill with ton sillitis. The note records a family caregiving situation in the town.
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Ona Faughty
Springville
Wilbur Cooper
New Apartment Ad Notice at 944 18th Street
Advertisement seeking a new apartment with a garage for adults preferred. Listing specifies 944 18th Street as the location.
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18Th Street
Grove City Rebekah Lodge Meeting Monday
Grove City Rebekah lodge schedules a Monday 7 30 p m session at the I O O F hall with officer nominations and elections. Marie Novak past president of the Rebekah assembly will conduct a class in unwritten work. Officers should wear white and initiation will take place.
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Grove City
Rebekah Lodge
Marie Novak
Rebekah Assembly
Linn Chapter No 900 De Molay Meets Monday Evening
Linn chapter No 900 of the Order of De Molay will hold its meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic temple.
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Linn
Order of de Molay
Masonic Temple
Reedquist Couple Visits Ottumwa in Weekend Stop
Mr and Mrs Don Reedquist of Ottumwa arrived Saturday night to spend the weekend with Mrs Bowen, mother of W G Bowen.
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Don Reedquist
Ottumwa
Gingham Package Ice Cream Ad at Owen's Drug Store
Owen's Drug Store lists Gingham Package ice cream priced at 13 cents a pint and 25 cents a quart. Local shoppers are urged to visit for the bargain.
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Hutchinson's
Owen's
Handicraft Club No 2 Plans Friday Meeting
Handicraft Club No 2 will hold a Friday 1 p.m. gathering at Mrs. Norman Adee’s home 386 Tenth Street. The group will share a picnic dinner and grabbag and members should bring the usual picnic items.
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Handicraft Club No. 2
Norman Adee
Tenth Street
Hedy Lamarr and Robert Taylor Star in Lady of the Tropes
Advertisement notes Hedy Lamarr and Robert Taylor now appear at the Garden in the film Lady of the Tropes.
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Hedy Lamarr
Robert Taylor
Meeting Notice for Robert Mitchell W R C
Robert Mitchell W R C No 126 will meet Wednesday at 12 30 noon in Memorial hall for a pic.
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Robert Mitchell
Marion Library Adds New Books For Circulation
The Marion public library lists new adult non fiction titles Trampling Herd by Wellman Country Lawyer by Partridge Beautiful Hawaii by McSpadden. It also adds fiction titles The Nazarene by Asch Uncle Calebs Niece by Larrimore Journey Proud by McGehee Ownley Inn by Lincoln Our Ernie by Rice Arizona by Kelland Harlequin House by Sharp Winter Murder Case by Van Dine.
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Marion Public Library
Wellman
Partridge
Hawaii
McSpadden
Senior and Junior High Vocal Concert Set Thursday
The vocal departments under Miss Rose Wilcox present a concert Thursday at 7 45 p m in the Lincoln building auditorium. A 200 voice chorus will perform Christmas carols and a varied program.
Federated Clubs To Meet At Library Auditorium
The Federation of Women's clubs will meet Tuesday at 2 30 in the public library auditorium. Theristrial club members will host the social hour. Miss Alice Papes will share her Y W C A work experiences in South America. Tea will be served during the social hour.
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Federation of Women's Clubs
Theristrial Club
Alice Papes
South America
Mrs Emma McGranahan Visits Newhall Friend
Mrs Emma McGranahan of Newhall visits for a week with Mrs Carrie Reichert. Her son John, a student at Coe College, will dine at the Reichert home today.
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Emma McGranahan
Newhall
Carrie Reichert
John
Coe College
Reichert
Musical Literary Club Dinner and Christmas Party
The Musical Literary club hosts a dinner and Christmas party Monday at 6 30 P M at the home on Twelfth street. An exchange of gifts will take place. Mrs Burns heads the committee with Mrs Albert Bragg and Mrs Emery J Miller serving on the committee in charge.
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the Musical Literary Club
Charles D. Burns
Twelfth Street
Burns
Albert Bragg
Emery J. Miller
Lady of the Tropics Returns With Lamarr at Garden
Hedy Lamarr and Robert Taylor star in Lady of the Tropics now playing at the Garden Advertise venue, drawing cinema crowds. The screening headline highlights Lamarr in the tropical romance.
Mrs Kramer to Return to Columbus Home
Mrs J H Kramer will return to her home in Columbus after visiting her sisters Mrs George B Gray and Miss Rose Keenan and brothers Charles and J E Keenan.
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J. H. Kramer
George B. Gray
Rose Keenan
Charles and
J. E. Keenan
Columbus
Methodist Women to Meet Thursday Speaker from Mount Vernon
The Methodist Women’s Home Missionary society will gather Thursday at 2 30 in the upper parlor of the church with Mrs Aley Parsons of Mount Vernon as guest speaker. Members are urged to bring guests.
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Methodist Women’s Home Missionary Society
Aley Parsons
Mount Vernon
Methodist Brotherhood Dinner at Church Dining Room
The Methodist Brotherhood will host a dinner at 6 30 PM Wednesday in the church dining room. Dinner will be prepared by Harry.
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Methodist Brotherhood
Harry
Dry Creek Club Dates Move to December 19 Meeting
The Dry Creek Agricultural and Literary club will assemble December 19 in Memorial Hall, shifting from its regular meeting day. The change affects members and attendees planning to participate in the discussion and program.
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Dry Creek
Practical gifts for everyone at Boston Store
Advertisement lists practical gift ideas including shaving sets, billfolds, ties, hosiery, lingerie, gloves, purses, lace cloths, towel sets, and sweaters offered by Boston Store.
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Boston
Marion and area clubs prepare for Christmas gatherings
Local fraternal groups plan joint initiation and Christmas parties at the Masonic temple and several private homes. Members urged to bring 10 to 25 cent gifts, with exchanges noted for multiple organizations including the Ivanhoe club the Presbyterian Ladies Aid and the Athenian club. Some members travel for family visits and musical performances at Iowa State College.
Julia Allen Missionary Meeting Set for Thursday
The Julia Allen Missionary Society of the Congregational church will meet Thursday at 2 30 PM at 1595 Eighth Avenue. J Dale Welsch of Cedar Rapids serves as president of the Davenport group.
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Julia Allen
Congregational Church
Eighth Avenue
J. Dale Welsch
Cedar Rapids
The
Daven
Women’s groups invite church members to picnic luncheon
The port Women’s association will speak and all women of the church are invited. The Women’s Progressive club meets Thursday at 1 p.m. for a picnic luncheon at Mrs. E. E. Badham’s home. Members should bring a 10-cent exchange gift.
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Port Women’s Association
Women’s Progressive Club
E. E. Badham
Prairie Chapel Ladies Aid Meeting and Picnic
The Prairie Chapel Ladies Aid society will meet Thursday at the church. A noon picnic dinner will be served with meat and potatoes furnished. Hostesses include Mrs. Henry Bos.
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Prairie Chapel Ladies Aid Society
Henry Bos
Local clubs plan Christmas events and meetings this week
The Kenaya Camp Fire group meets Tuesday after school at guardian Mrs. W. H. Booze home. Sorosis club gathers Thursday at 6 30 p m for a Christmas dinner hosted by Mrs. H. G. Stitzel Mrs. A. A. Hardin and Mrs. M. W. Courtney with gift exchange anticipated. Marion Nature and Garden Club hosts Christmas at Mrs. Mersie Knight 1032 Fourth Street with 12 30 picnic lunch. committee members listed. Four C club and families meet Tuesday at Mrs. Susie Secrist Berry home. Marion township teachers meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Miss Doris Schley to discuss a professional reading book. bring 10 cent gift for exchange.
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Kenaya
the Guardian
W. H. Booze
Sorosis Club
H. G. Stitzel
A. A. Hardin
M. W. Courtney
Hazel Ross
Marion
Mersie Knight
Fourth Street
Clyde Derflinger
Myrtie Snyder
C. A. Dykes
Clementine Schminke
F. E. Manatt
Four C Club
Susie Secrist Berry
Marion Township
Doris Schley
Livestock Market Shifts Away From Chicago Hub
Interior plants Cedar Rapids Des Moines Fort Dodge Mason City Marshalltown Ottumwa Storm Lake Waterloo Albert Lea and Austin slaughtered 168213 hogs in the week ending December 1, surpassing Chicago's 139277. National Producers no longer sole answer to marketing as co ops falter. A Chicago livestock conference suggested forming a new committee of 15 to assess current conditions and act.
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Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Marshalltown
Ottumwa
Storm Lake
Waterloo
Albert Lea
Austin
Torch Bearers Play Staged by Tipton Junior College
The Torch Bearers will be presented Monday at 8 p.m. in the Tipton school auditorium by Tipton Junior College. Lead roles are Mary Norris and Blanche Conley with a cast including Junior Wallick Seward Mackey Bob Handley Lester Shawver Fred Fitch Ed McGarvie Barbara Ferguson Avalon Seiberling Dorothy Simmermaker and Katherine Buresh. Miss Lorna Bates directs the production.
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Gazette
Tipton
Tipton Junior College
Mary Norris
Blanche Conley
Junior Wallick
Seward Mackey
Bob Handley
Lester Shawver
Alfred Fitch
Ed McGarvie
Barbara Ferguson
Avalon Seiberling
Dorothy Simmermaker
Katherine Buresh
Packer and Stockyards Administration urged to license dealers
A Chicago conference urged federal supervision of numerous small buyers and sales agencies with a rule limiting scalping at central yards and community auctions. It proposed licensing dealers by a minimum volume set by the Packer and Stockyards Administration. The Chicago report heads to the American Farm Bureau Federation executive board.
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Packer and Stockyards Administration
Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
Ed O’neal
R. E. Short
Texas
W. B. Hamilton
Iowa
Des Moines
A. C. Hanson
Inwood
Postville Turner Society Elects Officers for Next Year
The Postville Turner Society names its officers for the coming year with Lawrence Welzel as president H. W. Block as vice president John Sebastian as cashier L. O. Beucher as treasurer and Henry M. Koevenig as secretary.
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Postville
Postville Turner Society
Lawrence Welzel
H. W. Block
John Sebastian
L. O. Beucher
Henry M. Koevenig
Gazette Lost Ad Helps Find Items During Holiday Rush
Advertisement notes that readers can use a Gazette Lost Want Ad to locate misplaced items amid the holiday rush. The notice emphasizes dependability and the utility of the Lost Ad service for recovering belongings.
Pork Carcasses Shipped to Canada From U S Markets
A federal report shows November hog slaughter in the United States rose to 4,436,799 head, up 13 percent from a year earlier and the highest for the month in six years. Totals for cattle and calves were down, while sheep and lamb slaughter edged up slightly, with overall 11 month totals signaling a slower year than 1937. Packing plants run near capacity, with Kansas plants reportedly killing up to 10,000 hogs weekly and planning expansion.
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Chicago
Dominion
United States
Stor
Kago
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Mary Kemble
James Kemble
Robert Wilbur
Virginia Franklin
Janet Derflinger
Evelyn Rundquist
Mac Towers
Harold Beadle
June de Wees
Clarence Reinhard
Charles Birmingham
Frank Whittemore
Robert Wainwright
Wayne Manson
Carol Ellinger
Charles Swift
Kenneth Beadle
Marion News
Lena Wehrend
Yocom Chapel
C. L. Fuller
Alburnett Evangelical Church
C. J. Dunlap
D. R. McCreery
Alburnett Sang
Lafayette
James Wilt
John Wilt
George Dichtelmiller
Elmer Tiederman
George, Jr
Manchester
James and
Alburnett
Elmer Tiedeman
Luzerne
Fred Kromminga
Monticello
Ray Lehmann
Nie
Children's Hospital
Concord Club
Concord A. and
L. Club
A. B. Black
Samuel Faust
Lisbon
Panama Canal
Clyde Kearns
Byron Ambdenstock
Florence Scott
George Olinger
Robson
Seventh Avenue
Royal H. Holbrook
Milwaukee Club
Garden
C. V. R. de Jong
Orange City
Andrew P. Munsen
Franklin Kemp
Ames
Robert Munsen
Iowa State College
Ivanhoe Club
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
J. M. Albright
Sixth Street
Theu. S. Circle
C. C. Scott
Harley W. Erwin
Willis Jordan
On Sunday
D. B. Storck
Eleventh Street
Pleasant Grove Community Club
Fred Brenneman
Old Marion Road
Enberg
John Coons
George Goodyear
Jack McVay
John Brown
Hall-Ekfelt Inc
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