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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1941

Page

2

Olin Volunteers Rally Behind New Fire Truck

Olin volunteers rush to the scene on the town’s updated fire truck after the whistle signals. Chief Irvin Schroeder explains the unit arrives in minutes, with drills and clear roles for ladder, hose, and signal men as they defend the town from blazes and support local events.

Olin Jack Ferring Olin Savings Bank H. E. Carter Milwaukee Irvin Schroeder Schroeder Gilbert Jones

Miss Freeman And Francis Foran Wed

Miss Freeman and Francis Foran wed in San Diego California on December 11 in Lady of Angels church officiated by Rev M Cooney. The couple were attended by Glenn Miles and Robert Ipson. Mrs Foran is a Marion High School graduate class of 1933 and Mr Foran attended Frankin High School and Cedar Rapids mess college. He works for Consolidated Aircraft Corporation in San Diego.

John Freeman Tenth Street Kyllis Francis Foran F. X. Foran Avenue SE Cedar Rapdis San Diego Calif M. Cooney Lady of Angels Church Glenn Miles Robert Ipson Los Angeles Foran Frankin High School Cedar Rapids Mess College Consolidated Aircraft Corporation

Funeral services for John A lifelong Linn county farmer

Funeral services for John A a longtime Linn county farmer will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Yocom chapel with Rev Arthur W Benker of the Methodist church officiating. Burial will follow at Oak cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

John A Linn County Arthur W. Benker Methodist Arch Oak Cemetery

Christmas Poinsettias from Hutton's Greenhouses

Hutton's Greenhouses advertises Christmas flowering plants with delivery service and a price of £26. The notice highlights poinsettias and other flowering plants available by telephone order.

Hutton

Jolly Dozen Club Holds Christmas Picnic Night

The Jolly Dozen club met for a picnic supper and Christmas Friday evening with Dar Keenan. The girls later attended the Monticello Marion basketball game.

Jolly Dozen Dar Keenan Monticello - Marion

Marion Chora Club Skips Meeting This Week

The Marion Chora club will not meet this week according to an updated community notice. Members are advised to watch for later announcements regarding the next gathering.

Marion Chora

Christmas Eve Program at St Pauls Lutheran Church

The children of St Pauls Lutheran Church will present a Christmas Eve program at 7 30 pm with Rev Carl E Krog delivering the sermon Cast includes Carl Edward Sty Ann Rinderknecht John Mollien hauer Norma Rathje Leo Coep eran Donna Jean Petrusch Billy Hopper Leonard Holmes Phyllis Carlson Joan Dienkhahn Richard Rinderknecht Edith Corporan Zane Brabau La Von Holmes Bernadine Svenksen David Schmett Janet Lorimer Warren King Dallas Carsner Mary Anna Ell Darline Williams Tommy Wickham Gerald Scheer Nadine Luedeman Ruth Ann Peck Nancy Fox Wayne Ellingson Mary Ann Luck James Klaner David Rathje George Carsner Shirley Kamme Dale Williams Danny Pitcher Richard Krog Billy Lundquist Earl Iben Eugene Peck Donald Carlson Carol Luck Edwin Carlson Mary Ellen Peck Robert Tudeen Shirley Jackson Nancy Hickman Maxine Rauch Margaret Ann Reinsch James Drenkhahn Olin Schmidt Roy

Children of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Carl E. Krog Carl Edward Sty Ann Rinderknecht John Mollienhauer Norma Rathje Leo Coeperan Donna Jean Petrusch Billy Hopper Leonard Holmes Phyllis Carlson Joan Dienkhahn Richard Rinderknecht Edith Corporan Zane Brabau la von Holmes Bernadine Donald Carlson Carol Luck Edwin Carlson Mary Ellen Peck Robert Tudeen Shirley Jackson Nancy Hickman Maxine Rauch Margaret Ann Reinsch James Drenkhahn Olin Schmidt Roy

Kendall's Hardware Ad Promotes Small Appliances

Sunbeam mixmasters automatic toasters waffle makers and irons and coffee brewers are advertised at Kendall's Hardware. A compact sale blurb highlights household appliances for kitchen use and home comfort.

Sunbeam Hotpoint Irons Cory Coffee Kendall's Hardware

Brewer Family Holiday Visit Spends Time in Arkansas

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Brewer and daughter Patricia Louise of Little Rock Arkansas arrived Saturday to spend the holidays with Mr. Brewer's sister Mrs. A. J. Adams and Mrs. Emma Brewer his mother.

A. J. Brewer Patricia Louise Little Rock, Ark Mr. Brewer A. J. Adams Emma Brewer

Castle Dinner Honors John Castle First Birthday

Mr and Mrs Clyde Castle at 660 Ninth Avenue host a birthday dinner for their son John. Attending guests include Mr and Mrs E B Castle Mr and Mrs J T Krob of Solon John's grandparents and Mrs Bessie Josefi.

Clyde Castle Ninth Avenue John E. B. Castle J. T. Krob Solon Bessie Josefi

Cranberry Sherbet Ad At Owen's Cut Rate Drug

An advertisement promotes Hutchinson's Cranberry Sherbet as a versatile side for turkey chicken duck or goose. Pint packages priced at 13 cents and quarts at 25 cents available at Owen's Cut Rate Drug.

OWEN

Donna Jean Kolda Improves After Week of Illness

Donna Jean Kolda, who had been ill for a week, is showing signs of improvement.

Donna Jean Kolda

Mrs Evans Hosts Friendly Twelve at Christmas Try

Mrs W P Evans entertained the Friendly Twelve at a Christmas bridge event. Mrs Claude Port won a prize and Mrs Glenn Hempy placed second. guest Chauncey OKelley joined the gathering. Also an ad promotes air rifles vel ocipedes and scooters at Kendall's Hardware for $1 and up.

W. P. Evans Claude Port Glenn Hempy Bridge Chauncey O’kelley

Dessert luncheon and Christmas party for F willthe term members

Members will hold a dessert luncheon and Christmas party Monday at the home of Mrs. Clifton R. Hawk. Gifts will be exchanged.

Clifton R. Hawk

Kathleen Oxley Visits Grinnell During Vacation

Miss Kathleen Oxley arrives from Grinnell College to spend vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. George C. Oxley this weekend.

Kathleen Oxley Grinnell College Grinnell George C. Oxley

Combined Choirs Present Cantata The Holy Infant

The combined Marion church choirs perform The Holy Infant Christmas cantata tonight at 7 30 in the Methodist church under Roy M Sawyer with soloists Verle Breed Mrs C V R DeJong sopranos Mrs C M Robison contralto Gene Jacobs tenor and Melvin McBride baritone a mixed quartet Bonnie Carey June DeWees Gene Jacobs Kenneth Beadle organist Ruth Engstrom scripture Rev Vernon H Carter opening prayer Rev Guy James benediction Rev Arthur W Henks

Holy Infant Marion Roy M. Sawyer Verle Breed C. V. R. DeJong C. M. Robison Gene Jacobs Melvin McBride Bonnie Carey June DeWees Kenneth Beadle Ruth Engstrom Vernon H. Carter The Christian Church Guy James Arthur W. Henks

The Light That Never Fails Cardle Service at Congregational

A cardle lighting service titled The Light That Never Fails is set for tonight at 7 30 in the Congregational church auditorium. The choir, directed by Miss Phyllis Darcy with Elinor Kendall at organ, will provide music. Virginia Seger will speak, with a list of participants from the primary department including Alice Ann Engle Sandra Lacock Elizabeth Waffle Caroline Sanborn Elbert Waffle Leland Topel Betty Brion Mary Ellen Waters Ellen Howell Bobby Seger and Barbara Seger.

Cardle Congregational Church Phyllis Darcy Elinor Kendall Virginia Seger Seger Ekeaner Ben Te del Heen Deme Neal Richard Omen 2 Kenneth Ozburn Alice Ann Engle Sandra Lacock Elizabeth Waffle Caroline Sanborn Elbert Waffle Leland Topel Betty Brion Mary Ellen Waters Ellen Howell Bobby Barbara Seger

Excelsior Club Holds All Day Meeting and Picnic

The Excelsior Agriculture and Literary club held an all day meeting Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Burns. A picnic dinner was served. Committee members included Mrs. Russellame, Mrs. Guy Martin, Mrs. Warren Kemp, and Mrs. Bernard Tudeen. Mrs. Storck spoke for the Christmas Seal sale and H Gordon discussed The Care of Iris. Mrs. Mary Chalmers Cory and her sister Straley played a violin solo.

Excelsior Agriculture and Literary Club Clifford Burns Russelame Guy Martin Arren Kemp Bernard Tudeen D. B. Storck H Gordon Iry Mary Chalmers Cory Straley

Storm's display advertisement in today's issue

Storm's display ad appears in the current issue with typical promotional content. The readable text suggests marketing copy for a product or service, though specifics are limited by partial OCR.

Storm

Joneses announce daughter Josephine to Don Haines

Mr and Mrs A R Jones of near Marion announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Josephine to Donald J Haines son of Mr and Mrs Fred Haines. The wedding will take place New Year’s Eve.

A. R. Jones Marion Josephine Donald J. Haines Fred Haines

Dinner guests at Clyde Scott home list Marion party

Mrs Luella Hutton and Mr and Mrs Robert Hutton with family, Mr and Mrs George Hutton and family, and Mr and Mrs Vernon Belot and family of Iowa City visit Clyde Scotts north of Marion. Covers will be laid for 24.

Clyde Scott Marion Luella Hutton Robert Hutton George Hutton Vernon Belot Iowa City

Christmas Party at Elec ta Circle Host Home

The Elec ta Circle of the slaughters held a Christmas party at Mrs. Harry B. Leasure’s home. Gifts were distributed and Mrs. Bertha Barnes read "Around the Corner."

Electa Circle of the Slaughters Harry B. Leasure Bertha Barnes

Local Christmas Gathering Noted by Robins Residents

Mrs. Neal Miller of Robins attended a community event with the host committee including Mrs. Charles, Mrs. Ralph, and Mrs. F. A. Peterson of Cedar Rapids. The fragment recounts a Christmas story and social hospitality.

Neal Miller Robins Ralph Charles Asrs Ar Atliff F. A. Peterson Cedar Rapids

Christmas Pageant Tonight at Free Methodist Church

A Christmas program begins at 7 30 p m at the Free Methodist Church directed by Mrs Guy James Mrs Charles Asfalt and Miss Dorothy Potter. Cast includes Tommy Lee avid Asfalt Dennis Marsh Billy Shearer Freddie Glover Barbara Pearson Richard Jeffrey Mildred Glover Jerry Jeffrey David Glover Bobby Jeffrey Raymond Archibald and others. A mixed choir offers Christmas music led by Rev Guy James Mrs James Mrs Clifford P teonenea and Charles Asfalt. A pageant will be presented with principals Maxine Potter Arline Potter Bill Cammon Potter Richard Jeffrey Hanson Charles Asfalt and Rev Mr James as wise men.

Guy James Charles Asfalt Dorothy Potter Tommy Lee Avid Asfalt Dennis Marsh Billy Shearer Freddie Glover Barbara Pearson Richard Jeffrey Mildred Glover Jerry Jeffrey David Glover Bobby Jeffrey Raymond Archibald Guy Mrs. James Clifford P Teonenea Charlies Asfat Maxine Potter Arline Potter Bill Cammon Potter Hanson Voy Mr. James Wise Men

Grove City Rebekah Lodge Meets for Initiation

Grove City Rebekah Lodge No 35 will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in 10 0 F hall for initiation.

Grove City Rebekah Lodge No F. Hell

Marion Fish End Game Club Meeting

The Marion Fish End Game Club plans a Tuesday 7 30 p.m. gathering at Robert Burns' home. Camip Fire girls schedule a library meet on Monday at 7 p.m. to sing carols.

Marion Fish End Game Club Robert Burns Camip Fire

Camp Fire board meeting scheduled at Marion Gas Office

The Camp Fire board of awards will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the Marion office of the Gas company.

Camp Fire Board of Awards Marion The Gas Company

Soldier Kenneth Losey to Visit Uncle in Marion

Fort Snelling Minnesota stationed Kenneth Losey arrives in Marion for an eight day furlough to spend time with his uncle Charles Burch and aunt.

Kenneth Losey Fort Snelling Minn Marion Charles Burch

American Legion Benefit Entertainment Planned

Marion No 298 American Legion to host a benefit entertainment in the legion hall Tuesday at 8 p m. proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross emergency war fund.

Marion American Legion Legion Hall Uesday Red Cross

Milwaukee Christmas Party for Railway Children

The annual Christmas party for children of Milwaukee Railway employees will be held this afternoon at 2 p.m. on the station platform. Santa Claus is to arrive by train from the north.

Milwaukee Railway Santa Claus

Grove City Rebekah Lodge Meets at 7 30 PM

Grove City Rebekah No 35 will meet at 7 30 PM in 1.0.C.F. hall. The session details are brief with no further agenda provided.

Pyle Family Holiday Visit and Red Cross Production Update

Mr and Mrs Glenn O Pyle of Hollywood arrive Monday to spend holidays at Mrs ae cee Mrs Oxley home. Also visiting are Helen and Virginia Pyle students at the University of Iowa. Miss Blanche Hamm teaches at Belle Plaine visiting her parents Mr and Mrs E C Hamm. Marion Red Cross reports its busiest production week with over 400 garments completed in six days.

Glenn O. Pyle Hollywood Ae Cee Oxley Helen and Virginia Pyle University of Iowa Blanche Hamm Belle Plaine E. C. Hamm A. A. Hardin Marion The Red Crees

Red Cross Sewing Room Schedules Half Day Hours

The Red Cross sewing room operated half days this month with forty persons registered for work on Monday December 15. The room will be closed until after Christmas except for Monday afternoon.

Red Cross

The Secret Christmas One-Act Play At Presbyterian Church

A Christmas one act play titled The Secret Christmas will be performed at the Presbyterian church at 7 30 p m under the direction of Rev C V R DeJong Twisted The stage set was built by F E Stimson and Leonard Dunn The cast features Mrs Reuben Conley Richard Price Shirley eS Robert Mathews and Donald Hastings

Presbyterian Church C. V. R. DeJong F. E. Stimson Leonard Dunn Reuben Conley Richard Price Shirley Robert Mathewson Donald Hastings

Ozburn Family Dinners Ahead of Duane’s Camp Claiborne Leave

Mr. and Mrs. William Ozburn hosted a dinner Saturday night in honor of their son Duane who has his furlough here and will leave today for Camp Claiborne Louisiana. Twenty five relatives attended including Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Ralston and family of Springville Tom Ozburn and family of Marion Orville Thompson and C. C. Ozburn and families of Ely.

Duane Ozburn William Ozburn Duane Camp Claiborne C. W. Ralston Springville Tom Ozburn Marion Orville Thompson C. C. Ozburn Ely

Red Cross In Final Report From Marion Schools

Final report details the Red Cross emergency fund from Marion pupils and teachers. Figures show $122.37 and a negative $26.37 at Lincoln Irving building, totaling 7056. Over 98 percent of the contribution comes from a single cent source.

Red Cross Marion Lincoln A . Oe Irving

Red Cross Civilian Defense Classes Pause for Christmas Week

No classes will be held in Red Cross civilian defense during Christmas week. Instruction will resume December 29.

Red Cross

Mrs Grace Fryer Returns Home to Aurora

Mrs Grace Fryer has returned to her home in Aurora after visiting her sister Mrs Nathan P. in another city.

Grace Fryer Nathan P.a Aurora

Biddicks Noted as University of Iowa Students

Norma and Helen Biddick are identified as students at the University of Iowa with Mrs. M. H. Biddick listed in connection to them.

Norma and Helen Biddick The University of Iowa M. H. Biddick

Robert Hense Visit Mentioned at Iowa State College

Robert Hense of Iowa State College is visiting guest in the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Hense as part of an informal social visit and neighborhood activity.

Robert Hense Iowa State College Mrs Harry Hense

Evans Family Visits Grantsburg Relatives in Wisconsin

Mr and Mrs Max Evans and daughter Barbara travel to Grantsburg Wisconsin to visit four Evans relatives in the area.

Max Evans Barbara Grantsburg, Wis Evans

Lary Couple Arrives for Holidays From Iowa State College

Marjory and Bob Lary, students at Iowa State College, arrived to spend the holidays with their parents Mr and Mrs. W. W. Lary.

Marjory Bob Lary Iowa State College Mrs W. W. Lary

Harvard student John Gra visits grandparents for holidays

John Gra, a student at Harvard University, arrived Friday to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Granger. Mary Ellen Granger, a Cornell College student, is also staying with her parents for the vacation.

John Gra Harvard University A. E. Granger Mary Ellen Granger Cornell College

Lee Fitzgerald Returns to Part Time Work at County Treasurer

Lee Fitzgerald, previously ill for several months, resumes duties and can work part time at the office of the county treasurer. The update notes a gradual return to responsibilities.

Lee Fitzgerald

James Gano Bruce 8 D is Se SS a ee

James Gano Bruce 8 D described in partial OCR text. No clear event, date, or roles available.

James Gano Bruce

Hillyard Family Visit Over Weekend Reported

Mr and Mrs H W Hillyard of Allerton visited for a weekend with their daughter Miss Hillyard and Mr and Mrs Dean Feigh.

H. W. Hillyard Allerton Miss Hillyard Dean Feigh

Jalaa Domer to Celebrate First Birthday

Jalaa Domer daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Domer will celebrate her first birthday on Monday as the honor guest at a party hosted by her mother and her aunt Mrs Marshall Oxley at the home of Mrs Oxley.

Jalaa Domer Harold Domer Marshall Oxley Oxley

Miss Florence Kruger On Christmas Vacation

Miss Florence Kruger a teacher at Concordia College Moorhead Minnesota spends the Christmas vacation at her father W H Kruger's home.

Florence Kruger Concordia College Moorhead, Minn W. H. Kruger

Martin Creek Club Holds Picnic Supper and Christmas Party

Members and families of the Martin Creek Community club gathered for a picnic supper and Christmas party at Memorial Hall on Thursday evening, sharing food, gifts, and seasonal cheer.

Martin Creek Community Club Memorial Hall

Miss Annie Davidson Visits Eldora For Christmas

Miss Annie Laura Davidson arrived Friday to spend the heritage in the home of Pat and Gene and Mrs H A D The city churches plan a Christmas Day service at 10 a m Thursday at the Presbyterian church with Arthur W Henke, pastor of the Methodist church, to preach.

Annie Laura Davidson Eldora Pat Gene Arthur W. Henke Methodist Church

Miss Arlene Tow Visits with Tow Family

Miss Arlene Tow of State Teachers College arrives to spend the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Emmett Tow.

Arlene Tow State Teachers College Mrs Emmett Tow

Auxiliary to Railway Mail Clerks ask donations for homes

Members of the Auxiliary to the Railway Mail Clerks are asked to leave their donations for the one at the homes of Mrs. A. Hardin or Mrs. George Killen by Tuesday noon.

Railway Mail Clerks Association A. Hardin George Killen

Fidelist luncheon hosted by Mrs Paul Rose

Mrs Paul Rose served as hostess for the Fidelist group luncheon to 22 members and guest Mrs S O Stamy of Robins. Gifts were exchanged.

Paul Rose S. O. Stamy Robins

For sale fries roasts any size

Advertisement by Dan Cory selling fries and roasts in all sizes.

Dan Cory

Reading Circle Christmas Party Luncheon Held at Ainley Home

The Reading Circle hosted a Christmas party and luncheon Friday at Mrs. E. C. Ainley’s home. Seventeen? or fifteen covers were set, with Mrs. A. E. Crew and Mrs. continuing host duties.

Reading Circle E. C. Ainley A. E. Crew

Northern Iowa sheriff officials dominate Iowa Sheriff group

At the Iowa Sheriffs association annual convention in Des Moines northern group leaders hold top posts. Front row from left include Henry Eichhorn Anamosa first vice president E C Murray New Hampton president and Jim Smith Cedar Rapids secretary treasurer. Standing are Vane Des Moines B F Atherton Charles City and H J Sexe Humboldt vice presidents.

Northern Iowa Iowa Sheriffs Association Des Moines Henry Eichhorn Anamosa E C. Murray New Hampton Jim Smith Cedar Rapids Vane Des Moines B. F. Atherton Charles City H. J. Sexe Humboldt

Christmas meeting features stories and charity

Mrs Ida Hall read two Christmas stories as Harry Snell assisted Mrs Ainley. A silver offering was taken with two dollars to the Red Cross and one dollar seventy five cents to the io i Fellows.

Harry Snell Ainley Red Cross Ida Hall

Christmas pageant Star in Desert Sand set for Wednesday

A Christmas pageant Star in Desert Sand by Mariar Morris and Roy E Nolte will be presented by the name Baptist church under Mrs Roland Fowler's direction Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The choir will sing special music and principals include Le nore Layer vin Shirley Margaret Layer Jean McKee Aud rey Maxson Thelma Lint Theola Lint Lesta Jean Rion Betty Fowler Frank Whittemore James Pope Richard Alexander Robert Burgess Larry Maxson Richard Rion Mary Saily Lula Kinkead Rosemary Rion Joan Parsons Bruce Harford Ronald Whittemore.

Desert Sand Mariar Morris Roy E. Nolte Hame of the Baptist Church Roland Fowler Lenore Layer Vin Shirley Margaret Layer Jean McKee Audrey Maxson Thelma Lint Theola Lint Lesta Jean Rion Betty Fowler Frank Whittemore James Pope Richard Alexander Robert Burgess Larry Maxson Richard Rion Mary Saily Lula Kinkead Rosemary Rion Joan Parsons Bruce Harford Ronald Whittemore

Miss Nevah Prior Plans Christmas Visits

Miss Nevah Prior travels to Cambridge Massachusetts to spend Christmas with her brother and his wife Mr and Mrs La Rue She will also visit in Newark.

Nevah Prior Cambridge Mass Mrs. la Rue Newark

Cubs of Den Mo 2 To Hold Christmas Party

The Cubs of Den Mo 2 will be entertained at a Christmas party hosted by den mother Mrs Louis Ross at her home next Tuesday.

Cubs den Mo. 2 Louis Ross

Mrs Chaun Hosts Stitch Club Tea Tuesday

Mrs Chaun will host the k a Stitch club Tuesday afternoon. Members plan a gift collection for the Sunshine Sisters charitable group.

Marion 5 room modern cottage for quick sale

Quick sale notice for a five room modern cottage in Marion. Contact Dr Booth for details and viewing arrangements.

Marion

Chapter CS PEO Meeting Set For Tuesday Evening

Chapter CS PE O announces a 7 30 p m meeting Tuesday with Mrs Howell at 1144 Seventh Ave The notice lists date time and host location for the women’s organization gathering.

P.E.O Ep Howell Seventh Ave

Athenians Have Party and Club Elections

Mrs Paul Kruger hosted a Christmas party Friday night for the Athenian club with 26 attendees. Mrs Vernon Lent resigned as president and Mrs Stanley Kellams was elected to the vacancy. Mrs Lester Boetcher reviewed The Other Wise Man and Mrs Carroll Roberts participated.

Paul Kruger Eighteenth Street Vernon Lent Stanley Kellams Lester Boetcher Man Carroll Roberts

Decorah Woman Gertrude Hegg to Observe 101st Birthday

Mrs. Gertrude Hegg, a Decorah resident, will mark her 101st birthday Monday. Born in Vang Valdres Norway, she emigrated in 1850 with her parents and has lived in Decorah and area since. Despite hearing and sight defects, she remains able to go about her home daily.

Garett Decorah Gertrude Hegg Gertrude Even Berit Hegg Vang Valdres Norway America Decorah Aler

Community poetry event and carol gathering details

Original poems were read and a talk was given by Mrs Herbert Gerstman. Caroling was led by Mrs Kruger. The refreshment committee included Mrs Bery Lewis Papes and Mrs Stanley Kellarns.

Herbert Gerstman Caroling Kruger Bery Lewis Papes Stanley Kellarns

Christmas Services at St Pauls Lutheran Church

Christmas services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Lutheran church with Rev. Carl F guiding the sermon on the birth.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church Carl F

New to pop 3 pounds 38er Mas awe Advertisement

Fragmentary OCR notes show an advertisement phrase New to pop followed by 3 pounds and a garbled line likely titled 38er Mas awe. The readable bits point to a small list item or promo text with unclear product names or dates.

Henke Teacher Spends Holidays with Iowa Parents

Gail Henke a University of Iowa graduate student and teacher at University High School is spending the holidays with his parents Reverend Arthur W. Henke and Mrs. Henke at their home in town.

Gail Henke University High School University of Iowa Arthur W. Henke

Red Cross HQ Set Up in City Park Corner

The Red Cross established its headquarters in the city park at Eleventh Street and Seventh Avenue, setting up a central relief point for local needs.

Red Cross City Park Eleventh Street Seventh Avenue

Mrs I B Patterson Visits Dr and Mrs Lake

Mrs I B Patterson of Marshalltown visits her son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs Anthony B Lake. She plans to go to California for the winter.

I. 8. Patterson Marshalltown Anthony B. Lake California

Parks Family Holiday Visit Reaches Ak ron Ohio

Tommy Parks travels to Akron, Ohio to spend Christmas with his father John B. Parks and sister Marian. He resides locally with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Floyd Parks during the holiday season.

Tommy Parks Akron John B. Parks Marian Mrs Floyd Parks

Balster Family Holiday Visit and Illness Update

Mary and Joan Balster, students at Clark College in Dubuque, spend the holidays with parents Mr and Mrs W H Balster. Verne Louis Balster, a Loras College student, returned to Marion early this week ill with mumps.

Mary Joan Balster Clark College Dubuque W. H. Balster Verne Louis Balster Loras College Marion

Miss Daisy Straley Heads to Long Beach Winter Stay

Miss Daisy Straley travels to Long Beach California to spend the winter with her brother Will Straley.

Daisy Straley Long Beach Calif Will Straley

Chinch Bugs Confined to Small Western Iowa Area

A fall survey by entomologist George C. Decker finds 14 western Iowa counties heavily infested while most other counties show light pest levels. Of 57 counties, 36 have scant infestations, with several ratings ranging to severe. Field work was done mainly by US Bureau of Entomology agents. Major hot spots include Woodbury Ida Sac Monona Crawford Harrison Shelby Audubon Pottawattamie Cass Mills Montgomery Fremont and nearby counties. About 1,271,900 gallons of creosote were estimated to control the infestations in heavily infested areas.

Ames Iowa George C. Decker Iowa State College United States Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine Woodbury Ida Sac Monona Crawford Harrison Shelby Audubon Pottawattamie Cass Mills Montgomery Fremont

Warning Against Looting Issued by MacArthur

General Douglas MacArthur in Manila warned that a rise in looting could lead to capital punishment for those found guilty. The AP report notes the public alert as authorities seek to deter crimes amid instability.

Manila Douglas MacArthur

Over 70 Former Cornell Students In Active Service

MT VERNON New York report notes about seventy former Cornell students enlisted in the army and navy. Graduates serve across infantry tank corps field artillery coast artillery air corps quartermaster medical units and marine corps aboard ships and in Washington. A list of names and addresses is being compiled by the Cornell men's senate though the list remains incomplete with several names expected later.

MT. Vernon Cornell Army Navy Infantry Tank Corps Field Artillery Coastal Artillery Army and Navy Air Corps Quartermaster Corps Medical Gupgiaaiel Army and Navy Marine Corps Gestal Washington Navy Air Service Cornell Men’s Senate

Greiner Declared Not Guilty in Keota Farm Dispute

A six man jury in Keota found Cyril Greiner 26 not guilty of assault and battery after a quarrel over a corn load on the Koch farm. Greiner admitted striking Koch but called it self defense.

Washington Justice Court Cyril Greiner John Koch Koch Keota Greiner

Manchester Masonic officers elected and medical society updates

Manchester lodge No. 165 elected Loren T. Barr W M Thomas P. Shaffer S W Bert P. Friebel J W A L Sheppard treasurer Len F. Russell secretary. Dr R B Clark becomes Delaware medical society resident succeeding Dr James K S. Dr Baumgartner Earlville elected secretary and Dr Frank Schroeder Ryan named head of emergency medical civil defense staff.

Manchester Manchester Lodge No A. F A. M Loren T. Barr W.M Thomas P. Shaffer S.W Bert P. Friebel J.W A. L. Sheppard Len F. Russell R. B. Clark James K. S Delaware Medical Society Baumgartner Earlville Frank Schroeder Ryan

Red Cross Plan Seeks 3100 War Fund for Delaware County

Delaware County Red Cross Chapter outlines contact drive to every resident to raise the 3100 war fund quota. Representatives will reach households across the county to meet the goal.

Manchester Delaware County Red Cross

Funeral services held for Mrs. Jerry Walters

Mrs. Jerry Walters died Thursday in a Cedar Rapids hospital and funeral services were conducted Saturday at St. John’s church in Lisbon. Burial followed at Mt. Vernon cemetery. Born October 4, 1892 in Johnson county, she was a former Cedar Rapids resident and is survived by five brothers and one sister.

Mt. Vernon St. John’s Church Lisbon Jerry Walters Cedar Rapids Walters Johnson County Joe Emil Antone Biderman Charles Biderman Adolph Biderman Upper Palisades Anna Hynek Swisher

Mrs Showsiter sale yields oats straw price records

At the Columbus Junction auction near Moscow fifty bales of oats straw sold at 40 cents per bale. One hundred bushels of oats brought 88 cents per bushel and 350 bushels of corn sold at 71 1/2 cents. Six Guernsey cows brought 70 to 95 dollars each, six heifers 40 to 60, calves 35, horses 50 to 100. Feeding shoots 85 pounds 8.80 to 10. Auctioneer Paul Kiotz of Columbus Junction led the sale.

Columbus Junction Robert Moscow Guernsey Paul Kiotz

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