Lumber Firm Gala Start in the 1890s and Local Changes
The history traces the Busby and Greenbay firms, Ed Alderman Bert Busby and John Ives acquiring J S Alexander lumber and coal on August 6 1891. The site remains a lumber yard run by J F Anderson. A rural implements business from Marion High connected to Alderman’s cafe era is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busby Lumber Co
Greenbay Lumber Co
Ed Alderman
Bert C. Busby
John J. Ives
J. S. Alexander Lumber
Rural Implements
Marion High
Alderman
Torium
Alexander
First National Bank
Marion
Eleventh and Twelfth Streets
Fourth
Fifth Avenues
Erv Busby
Seventh Avenue
PTA Founders Banquet Is Set for Marion Event
Dr. John C. Walker of Coe College will speak at the Marion PTA Founders Day banquet set for the next month. Tickets cost by Feb 23 from local unit chairs. A social hour precedes a 6:30 dinner with music by the high school vocal department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Walker
Coe College
Marion Pta
Walker
Coe
PTA
W. O. Hulin
Eugene DeYoung
Lyle Dye
Marion Pta Unit
PTA Unit
Council
DeYoung
Dye
Paul Jacque
Leland Flory
Dale Netz
George Domer
Two Girls Named For DAR Awards In Iowa
Susan Schmitt and Marilyn Franklin selected D A R good citizens of Linn-Mar and Marion high schools. They were chosen for dependability leadership and patriotism and will compete in the Northeast Iowa district D A R contest for a 25 dollar bond. The winner is to be announced at a George Washington birthday luncheon in Cedar Rapids with state and national prizes of 100 and 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Schmitt
Marilyn Franklin
D.A.R
Miss Schmitt
Loren H. Schmitts
Northview Drive
Linn-Mar High School
Miss Franklin
Clifford O. Franklins
Eighth Street
Marion High School
Marion
Marion Linn Chapter
Iowa
George Washington
Cedar Rapids
Complete Auditions for Easter Concert Today
Auditions for solo roles in the city wide Easter Messiah will finish today at 3 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. The event, backed by the Marion Ministerial Assn and local churches, is set for April 11 at Vernon junior high gym. Next practice is Feb 28 at Marion Christian church. Soloists will be named. Rebekah lodge No. 35 Grove City meets Thursday at 1 30 p.m. at Mrs Don DeVaults home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
Marion
Colfax Circle
Grove City
Rebekah Lodge
Don DeVault
Third Avenue
Council To Consider Hanna Resignation
Marion council meets Monday night to act on Harold Hanna’s resignation from the park board. Mayor Ralph W. Potter will discuss police department organization and annexation plans with a date set for extending city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Council
Harold Hanna
Park Board
Ralph W. Potter
Marion area notices and meetings list from February issue
Local notices include property sales and possession dates, club meetings, classes, and civic events in Marion. Names such as McGowan Inc., Kensinger Realtors, and Thomas E. McGowan appear with transfers at 430 Ninth Street and a Bay House purchase near Marion. Community groups like Linn County Farm Bureau, Marion YMCA, and various clubs schedule potlucks, cake decorating, speeches, and public programs. Fort Gordon officer school completion noted for Lt. Lumin Dostal Jr.. Amana Youth Council to sponsor a teen dance February 26 in Amana clubhouse with proceeds benefiting crippled children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana
Youth Council
The
Iowa Society For Crippled Children and Adults
Society
U N Session Sparks Debate At University Of Iowa
Iowa City model United Nations opened with Prof. Gerald Maryanov warning of Southeast Asia crises possibly triggering World War III. He blamed neo colonialism and urged solutions by Southeast Asians themselves as Red China admission sparks lively debate and minority walkouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Model U.N
University of Iowa
Gerald Maryanov
Southeast Asia
Vietnam
Indonesia
Malaysia
Maryanov
London
Washington
Moscow
Peking
National Merit finalist carole Schoon advanced in competition
Senior Carole Schoon has moved from semi finalist to finalist in the National Merit Scholarship program. The North Mahaska science fair is set for March 5 at North Mahaska High School with judges from Cornell Iowa State Penn and Monroe. David Gay serves as general chairman. The Clarence school hosts Oklahoma on March 5 and 6 featuring an 80 person cast led by Kris Rix Mike Thies Helen Decker and Raylin Bassett with band accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carole Schoon
North Mahaska High School
Cornell
Iowa State
Penn Colleges
Monroe
David Gay
Kris Rix
Mike Thies
Helen Decker
Raylin Bassett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Twelfth Street
Club Royale
Post Office
T. R. Alexander
Daniels Hotel
Balster Furniture Store
Daniels Bank
Orva West
Busby
F. H. Collings
Martin’s Creek Community Club
Edwin Frish
Lincoln Heights Drive
DAR
Hanna
Mariana Cab Co
Sig Techau
McElwain
Bay House
John F. Eastman
Jack van Tilbury
Thomas E. McGowan
Wilson’s
Rural Homemakers Club
Linn County Farm Bureau
Lumir Dostal, Jr
Lloyd Jordan
Robert Juett
Joseph C. Neuhaus
Fairfax
Ninth Street
L. S. ‘Warner
Kensinger Realtors
Marion Lodge No
Masonic Temple
Don Parkin
Parkin
YMCA
Marion Branch
Marion Toastmasters Club
Richard Rice
Lee Derby
Rudy Nelson
Gerald Showman
Roger Mobley
Suburban
Sorosis Club
A. E. Granger
Central Avenue
Monique Goetz
Marion Get-acquainted Club
Millwood Club
Erwin Anderson
Musical Literary Club
Edwin Carstens
James Drive
Margaret Paul
Eleventh Street
Shorewood
Blazing Star Masonic Circle
Farmers State Bank
Adv
Gazette
American Legion
Iliary
the Legion Hall
Marion Gazette
Longfellow Pta
Dale Isaacs
Jackie Bakka
Northstar Homemakers Club
William Schmidt
Springville
John Trimble
U. S. Circle
Kings’ Daughters
Alfred Ross
Sixth Avenue
Prairie Chapel Wscs
Loyd Martin
Trojan Lodge No
Excelsior A and L Club
Linn- Mar Main Elementary
Ralph Hoskins
Reading Circle
Earl Helbig
Tenth Street
National Guard
Fort Gordon, Ga
Ameigo Club
Karl Kendall
Eighth Avenue
Bishop's
Lindale Plaza
Cary Club
Anita Lindemann
McGregor
Stuart Maule
Five Point Trail
Philip Peckham
Prairie du Chien
Jeff Glover
Beaver Dam
Wis
Merle Wood
General Assembly
U.N
Wood
Ussr
Monticello
New Sharon
Clarence
Oklahoma
Clarence School
U.S
Treasury Department
Advertising Council
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