Real Life Iowa Drama Ends With McGregor Sister Mystery
Katherine Geraghty dies at 82 in the Missis sippi river hills cabin near McGregor where she and her sister Ann shared a secluded life. Their story centers on William Motherall a Irish American inventor whose air cushion boat and unusual patent drew German interest and a naval chase for recognition after years of poverty.
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McGregor
Katherine Geraghty
Mississippi River Hills
U. S
William Motherall
Ton
Motherall
Ann
Katherine
Geraghty
McGregor Farm
Mississippi
Washington
Navy Department
Katherine Neer
America
Germany
William
Iowa urged to adopt Largo as state instrumental music
Des Moines AP report says Iowa lawmakers were urged to make Dvorak Largo the official instrumental music. Crisco Sen. Ed Vrba proposed the resolution noting Iowa’s 100th anniversary in J. Dvorak wrote Largo in Spillville, Iowa, in July 1893.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Antonin Dvorak
Senator Wilson Urges Broad Peace Conference Plan
Senator Wilson argues a multilateral peace council with friendly nations and U S delegates, including four lawmakers, could have averted disputes among the Big Three. He praises the upcoming San Francisco meeting as a step to reflect the people’s will and achieve lasting peace through candor and open discussion.
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Washington
Wilson
U. S
Congress
Iowa
San Francisco
United States
Marion Students Sweep State Declamatory Prizes
Marion high school victors in the state preliminary declamatory contest held Monday night at Lincoln auditorium include Helen Frazier in oratorical, Barbara Seger in dramatic, and Louise Smith in humorous. Olin’s Gayle Ahrendson also won top honors in oratorical. Lorraine Miersen and Geraldine Caldwell with Mrs. W. O. Hulin performed vocal solos, and a mixed quartet featuring Reva Ford, Carol Fairley, Tom Dochterman and Don Hastings offered selections.
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Marion High School
Baldwin
Olin
Lincoln Auditorium
Marion
Helen Frazier
Barbara Seger
Louise Smith
Gayle Ahrendson
Lorraine Miersen
Geraldine Caldwell
W. O. Hulin
Reva Ford
Carol Fairley
Tom Dochterman
Don Hastings
Services for Mrs. Robert Boxwell at Yocom chapel
Services held Monday at the Yocom chapel with Rev. James P. Gable officiating. Burial followed at Cedar Memorial Park. Pallbearers listed as Harley F. Ives Bert Dean Lumer A. Lorence Max Albaugh Irvin L. Ford and Gerald Scott.
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Robert Boxwell
Yocom Chapel
James P. Gable
Cedar Memorial Park
Harley F. Ives
Bert Dean
Lumer A. Lorence
Max Albaugh
Irvin L. Ford
Gerald Scott
Calex antiseptic and germicide ad at Owen's Cut Rate Drug
An advertisement notes Calex antiseptic and germicide for general use priced at 59 cents at Owen's Cut Rate Drug. It highlights a budget-friendly disinfectant option for households.
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Owen
Wanted saleslady with dry goods experience preferred
Advertisement seeks a saleslady with dry goods experience for full time work at a Storm's establishment. No other details provided.
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Storm's
Osborne Promoted to Major in Italy During War
Mr and Mrs P A Osborne of 1010 Seventeenth Street report their son Arthur R Osborne has been raised to major with the Tenth Mountain division in Italy. He previously served as pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Allegan Michigan before entering service in 1941.
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Osborne
P. A. Osborne
Seventeenth Street
Arthur R. Osborne
Tenth Mountain Division
Italy
Maj. Osborne
First Presbyterian Church
Allegan
Mich
Drakes Friday at the Harry Valine Home
A notice lists a gathering the Drakes will host on Friday at the home of Harry Valine located at 410 Sixth Street. Neighbors are advised of the event and asked to respect property boundaries and quiet hours.
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Drakes
Harry Valine
Sixth Street
Marion Legion votes to buy walkers for Schick Hospital
The Marion Legion post voted to purchase two walkers at about $100 each for Schick hospital to aid veterans with back injuries. The auxiliary approved incorporation and a four dollar contribution to Schick hospital carnival. Betty Atkinson of Anamosa visits Marion before leaving for Fort Oglethorpe to train with the Purple Heart WAC. Wayne Carpenter returns from furlough in Lakefield Arizona to his Marine family.
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Marion Legion Post
Schick Hospital
Post
Salvation Army
Auxiliary
Betty Atkinson
Anamosa
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga
Purple Heart
Wac
Marion
Louis
John Pazour
Mrs Miles Locher Advised of Husband Navy Promotion
Mrs Miles Locher formerly Phyllis Newcomb is advised that her husband has been promoted to refrigeration machinist's mate first class. He serves with a west coast fleet.
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Miles Locher
Phyllis Newcomb
Mrs Annie Brotemarkle Called to Dixon Ill By Brother’s Death
Mrs Annie Brotemarkle travels to Dixon Illinois following the death of her brother Will Milliken. She is accompanied by her daughter Mrs Chester Cornelius of Omaha.
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Annie Brotemarkle
Dixon, Ill
Will Milliken
Chester Cornelius
Omaha
Lions clubs guest dinner in Marion tonight
H E Johnson of Davenport in the international district serves as Lions clubs governor and will be guest at a Marion club dinner tonight at the K V cafe.
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H. E. Johnson
Davenport
Lions Clubs
Marion Club
K. V. Cafe
Solons Fund Institutions Are Jammed
Iowa lawmakers reported mental hospitals facing up to 30 percent overcrowding after a six-site visit. Rep. John Heffner said patients are packed tightly with single cots forming pseudo doubles and space tight passages. The committee supports funding expansion when feasible at Oakdale, Mt. Pleasant, Independence, Anamosa, and Eldora facilities.
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Des Moines
Iowa
John Heffner
Webster City
Heffner
Board of Control
Assembly
House Board of Control
Oakdale Sanatorium
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Independence Hosital
Anamosaormatory
Eldora Training School
Petty Officer Jordan Rollins on Leave Visits Parents
Petty Officer second class Jordan Rollins on leave from Atlantic convoy duty visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lenno Rollins.
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Jordan Rollins
Atlantic
Mrs
Lenno Rollins
Silver Star to Tipton Soldier
Technical Sgt. Maurice C. Werling of Tipton Iowa received the Silver Star for gallantry with the Fifth Army in Italy. With an officer he led a patrol to an enemy house capturing a German soldier and four more followed by repulsing two counterattacks and deterring three tanks before withdrawal.
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Fifth Army
Italy
Maurice C. Werling
Tipton
133Rd
34Th “Red Bull
Werling
German Prisoners Of War Bring A Prison Camp To Shenandoah
A mixed group including Captain Charles Sawyer, six American soldiers, 25 German POWs, and a stray dog arrived in Shenandoah from the Algona camp to establish a branch camp. Sawyer, wounded in Buna, leads a camp that will house 150 prisoners who will work in local nurseries this summer. The dog, a mongrel, bonded with the German prisoners and ignores English commands.
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Shenandoah
INS
Algona
Charles Sawyer
Grand Rapids
Mich
Douglas MacArthur
Buna
Notice of Appointment of Executor Ng 17913 Iowa Linn County
Notice is given that on February 19 1945 the undersigned was duly appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Margaret Pilcher late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons indebted to said estate should make payment and those with claims must file them in the office of the clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court Elliott Shuttleworth and Ingersoll attorneys.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Margaret Pilcher
Ac Ues
Raises Called For High City Officials Salaries
A bill proposes city mayor and council salary increases based on population. Cities under 25 000 would pay mayors up to 3000 and councilmen up to 2500. 25 000 to 40 000 up to 3500 for mayor and 2800 for councilmen. 40 000 to 70 000 up to 4500 for mayor and 3500 for councilmen. Cities 70 000 to 100 000 include Sioux City with 4500 and 3500. 100 000 or more set at 6500 for mayor and 5000 for councilmen. Current caps in top divisions are 3500 and 3000.
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Sioux City
Des Moines
Bill to Boost City Officials Pay Approved
The Iowa Senate approved a bill raising salaries for mayors and councilmen in seven commission towns led by Des Moines with increases up to 86 percent for Des Moines mayor. The measure now heads to the House after Republican support from Fort Dodge to Fort Dodge and Cedar Rapids. Senate critics argued the hikes are excessive for large cities and questioned the funding.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Commission
Senate
House
C. V
Fort Dodge
de Vere Watson
Council Bluffs
Ed S. White
Harlan
Findlay
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
A. D. Clem
Lington
Lane City
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Clem
Classic egg cutlets in white sauce
Melt butter and cold flour. Stir until blended. Pour milk gradually and bring to boiling. Cook over hot water five minutes, stir constantly. Add coarse eggs and remaining ingredients, cool and shape into cutlets. Dredge in flour egg and crumbs. Fry and drain. Serve with white sauce.
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Washington Dispatch
Sir Thomas Lipton
the Dispatch
Potomac
New York
David Alan Blinks
Albert Blinks
Lisbon
Mt. Vernon High School
Dvorak
Largo
Iowa State
Oging Peaterce Sredience
Homestoker Coal
Cedar Rapids Fuel CO
Soboda
Marion News
Mrs. Boxwell
Donald Bragg
West Coast
Albert E. Braggs
Glenn A. Larkin
Chicago
Sgt
Paul Larkin
Africa
Howard Glass
Seaman
Milo Glass
Norman, Okla., Navy Hospital
Charles Slater
Dan Lillie
Central City
Lynn Slater
George Slater
Irving Drake
Walker, Minn
Mount Morris
N. Y
Minnesota
McGowan
Bowden Farm
Don K. Severin
Arthur Severin
Keystone
Harlingen, Texas
Legion
Walker
Wayne Carpenter
Lakefield
Phoenix
Ariz
W. B. Carpenters
Solons Fund
Canada
G.I
Red Cross
Rowene C. Byers
Frank C. Byers
Byers
Aranty
Third Avenue
Third Street
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Lichty
Ajax Employment Agency
Margaret Crooks
WMT
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric CO
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