Maxfields to be Honored at 50th Wedding Anniversary Dinner
A dinner Tuesday in Marion I O O F hall marks the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Maxfield who reside northwest of Marion. Sons A Jay Maxfield and George Maxfield, their wives, and members of the Women’s Progressive club host the event. Guests include Mrs. Maxfield’s sister Mrs. Will Backer and brother George Aylesworth with others from Prophetstown and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Maxfield
Marion
Town
Ill
George Maxfield
Maxfield
John P. Aylsworth
Prophetstown
Pennsylvania
Surprise Birthday Party for Mary Elizabeth Starry
Mary Elizabeth Starry received a surprise party Saturday evening at the Starry parents' home in celebration of her sixteenth birthday. Friends attended and games were played with refreshments provided by Mrs. Starry. Attendees included Fern Tilton Patricia Benedict Dolores Clemans Mary Ives Charlotte Smith Hazel Hutton Eileen Miller Frances Clark Bob Mann Jack Larkin Earl Bohlken Lyle McConaughy Carl Nebendahl Clarence Reinhardt Wayne Steese Marvin Rathje and Bihahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Starry
E. A. Starry
Mrs. Starry
Fern Tilton
Patricia Benedict
Dolores Clemans
Mary Ives
Charlotte Smith
Hazel Hutton
Eileen Miller
Frances Clark
Bob Mann
Jack Larkin
Earl Bohlken
Lyle McConaughy
Carl Nebendahl
Clarence Reinhardt
Wayne Steese
Marvin Rathje
Bill Ahl
Indian Creek Fish and Game Club to Hold Annual Meeting
The Indian Creek Fish and Game club will meet Monday at 8 p.m. in the Service garage. Officers will be elected and an important business meeting is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek Fish and Game Club
Auxiliary leaders travel to Des Moines conference
Mrs Rose Clark and Mrs Myr tle Hall will go to Des Moines today to attend the conference of presidents and secretaries of the American Legion auxiliary. Attending the conference for post commanders and adjutants are A R McElwain and James E Clapp. Commander Glenn A Larkin is confined to his home by illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Clark
Myrtle Hall
Des Moines
American Legion Auxiliary
A. R. McElwain
James E. Clapp
Glenn A. Larkin
Death of Frank Hoover noted in California home
Mrs. George Munier and George Starks learned Saturday of the death of their brother in law Frank Hoover at his Alhambra California home. Hoover, a former Lisbon resident, had visited in Marion and Lisbon last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Munier
George Starks
Frank Hoover
Alhambra
Calif
Hoover
Lisbon
Marion
Robert Mitchell W R C Meeting Planned Wednesday
Robert Mitchell W R C No 126 will hold a potluck dinner at 12 30 p m on Wednesday with a business meeting to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mitchell
W. R. C. No. 126
Coast to Coast Hardware Ad Repairs Goods
A local advertisement for repairing a washing machine and an electric sweeper at Coast to Coast Hardware. The notice highlights repair services and the store offering maintenance for household appliances.
Grove City Rebekah Lodge Meeting and Social
Grove City Rebekah lodge No. 35 meets Monday at 7 30 p m in the I O O F hall with cards and refreshments after the meeting Miss Jean Dow and Miss Wanda Nelson teachers in Manly schools visiting the area as guests of Dr and Mrs L C IW Lost light tan terrier child's pet reward phone 464J advertisement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City
Rebekah Lodge No
Jean Dow
Wanda Nelson
Manly
Noble Grands Association
W. H. Booze
Sixth Avenue
Clyde Derflinger
Lea Fairley
Guy Berlin
Ellen Howell Recovers From Measles
Ellen Howell daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Howell is recovering from measles according to a brief family notice from the local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Howell
J. B. Howell
Handicraft Club No 2 Celebrates Sixth Anniversary
Handicraft Club No 2 met Friday for a picnic luncheon in observance of its sixth anniversary. A birthday cake with six candles centered the table. Decorations were in patriotic colors. Bridge was played at three tables. Mrs Lea Fairley won high score, Mrs Stanley Thomas second, Mrs Neal Bunting traveling prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handicraft Club No. 2
Lea Fairley
Stanley Thomas
Neal Bunting
Electa Circle Meeting Planned at Mrs Jordan’s Home
Electa circle of King's Daughters meets Tuesday at 2 30 at 560 Sixth Avenue in the home of Mrs Willis Jordan. Mrs George A Kindler leads the program on Friendship with Mrs Cecil Segers conducting the devotional period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa Circle of
King’s Daughters
Willis Jordan
Sixth Avenue
George A. Kindler
Cecil Segers
Child Study Club Plans Wednesday Meeting at Fairley Home
The Child Study club will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs James Fairley 1087 Eleventh street for a daytime event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fairley
Eleventh Street
W C T U Meeting Arranged at Mrs Trimble’s Home
The W C T U will hold a meeting on Tuesday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs W J Trimble 708 Fourth avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Trimble
Fourth Avenue
Homes for Sale Ad With Low Prices at Booths Place
Real estate ad lists homes for sale priced from 1 600 to 4 500. Contact John J Booth at 308 South Eleventh Street by phone 506 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Booth
South Eleventh Street
Kensington of Marion Chapter to Meet in Masonic Temple
The February Kensington of Marion chapter No. 183 O E S will convene Monday afternoon at the Masonic temple. Supper is planned for 5 30 with Mrs Earl Beiber and Mrs Nathan P Vanderlinden as supper committee chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington of Marion
Masonic Temple
Earl Beiber
Nathan P. Vanderlinden
Linn
Order of de Molay
Handicraft Club Meets at Mrs Kieckhaefer Home
Dewey McMurrin attended a meeting of Handicraft Club No. 1 Friday at the Ca fe of the project held at the home of Mrs O O Kieckhaefer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey McMurrin
Ca Fe
Handicraft Club No
O. O. Kieckhaefer
Mrs Hutton Honors Georgia Huttons Seventh Birthday
Mrs Hugh Hutton hosted a Thursday dinner at her home 222 Eighth Avenue for her daughter Georgia’s seventh birthday. Guests included June Decious Sally Byam Clarene Epperson and Gwen Newlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Hutton
Eighth Avenue
Georgia
June Decious
Sally Byam
Clarene Epperson
Gwen Newlin
Lowe Returns Home From Cedar Rapids Hospital
L. C. Lowe has returned to his home after receiving treatment at a Cedar Rapids hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Lowe
Cedar Rapids
Local Classifieds and church notice at 1070 Eighth Avenue
Bedroom suite vanity lamps smoking stands coffee table kitchen chairs bed springs electric refrigerator lawnmower advertised. The Laura Bailey auxiliary of the Methodist church meets Monday at 6 p.m. for a picnic supper at Mrs. Fred C. Newlin’s home 980 Seventeenth street. Mrs A A Hardin co hostess. Miss Louise Braska will
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Avenue
Laura Bailey
The
Methodist Church
Fred C. Newlin
Seventeenth Street
A. A. Hardin
Louise Braska
Golden Wedding Day for Zimmerman Couple in Amber
AMBER Mr and Mrs W R Zimmerman of Amber celebrate their golden wedding with a dinner and open house at their Amber home. They began farming east of Amber and now their son in law William T Jansen runs the place. They have five children and 15 grandchildren. Mr Zimmerman born January 25 1867 and Mrs Zimmerman born August 7 1870.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amber
W. R. Zimmerman
Zimmermans
William T. Jan Sen
Paul Hanken
Sioux Falls
A. T. Carlsen
Comanche
O. F. Otlen
Monticello
Jansen
Alva Gerdes
Zimmerman
Emma Zimmerman
Wayne Township
Arend
Anna Zimmerman
Devotional Period Led by Mrs Seager and Book Club Meeting
The devotional period will be led by Mrs. Ralph C. Seager. The Book club meets Tuesday afternoon at 1 PM for lunch at Mrs. M. W. Courtney's home, 708 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book Club
M. W. Courtney
Fifth Avenue
For rent 3 room apartment heated on 305 9th Street
Advert says a three room apartment is available for rent at 305 9th Street with heating included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
9Th Street
Local Club Meetings Schedule This Week
Mrs E C Ainley hosts Ivanhoe club Monday at 2 pm. Musical Literary club meets Monday at 7 30 pm at Mrs Emery J Miller 515 Sixth Ave. Music of Russian and Polish composers studied. Mr and Mrs E B Castle expected home this week from the south where they have been since New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery J. Miller
Sixth Avenue
E. B. Castle
Local social notes and events listing in Marion area
Mr and Mrs A E Miller and Miss Doris Scott return from a month in San Diego visiting relatives. Harold Miller in Dallas and Mrs Mary Gill Vaughn in Anadarko. Marion Garden club meets Wednesday at 2 30 at Miss Sophie Coenen 1375 Sixth Ave. P E O speak on educational fund. Beaux Geste at Garden Theatre. De Molay and Rebekah lodge items follow with hostesses named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Miller
Doris Scott
San Diego
Calif
Marion Nature and Garden Club
Sophie Coenen
Sixth Avenue
Amy Dean
Bid-Em High Bridge Club Moves Meeting Location
The Bid-Em High Bridge club will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Flockhart instead of the Howe residence. Mrs W F Cooney and daughter Hazel are ill with influenza on Alburnett road. Also note advertisement: Beaux Geste starring Gary Cooper showing at the Garden theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Cooper
Beau Geste
Bid-Em High Bridge Club
Roy Flockhart
H. M. Howe
W. F. Cooney
Hazel
Alburnett Road
Death of Mrs. Katie Newlin
C J and F C Newlin learned Saturday of the death of their aunt Mrs Katie Newlin at the home of her daughter Mrs J L Ingram in Des Moines. The body will be brought to Viola and funeral services will be held there today at 2 p m at the Methodist church. Burial will be in the Wilcox cemetery near Viola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J
F. C. Newlin
Katie Newlin
J. L. Ingram
Des Moines
Viola
Methodist Church
Wilcox Cemetery
Mrs Leona Pabst Recovers From Influenza Attack
Mrs Leona Pabst mother of Mrs Katherine Bogart is recovering after an influenza illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Pabst
Katherine Bogart
Mrs. Irvin L. Ford Recovers From Lumbago Attack
Mrs. Irvin L. Ford is recovering after an attack of lumbago. She was treated at home and expected to resume normal activities soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin L. Ford
Hutchinsons Gingham Package Ice Cream Ad
At Owens Drug Store a healthful treat line includes Hutchinsons gingham package ice cream 13c pint 25c quart and a pecan roll 39c in this advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Owen’s
Rail Head To Speak In Grinnell Mar 27
Lucian C. Sprague president and co receiver of the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad will visit Grinnell March 27 at the invitation of Grinnell College President John S. Nollen. He will meet business leaders at a Kiwanis Rotary Junior Chamber tea and speak to students and business men on railroad prospects and careers. Sprague plans a college dormitory dinner before returning to Minneapolis. The line has operated well under receivership and figures in ICC reorganization plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Grinnell
Lucian C. Sprague
Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad
John S. Nollen
Grinnell College
Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
Nollen
Price
Sprague
Minneapolis
M. and St. L
Mr. Sprague
Interstate Commerce Commission
Miss Mildred Putnam Died After Illness At Searsboro
Montezuma in mourning as Miss Mildred Putnam a promising young teacher and only child of Mr and Mrs Fred Putnam dies Friday after Brights disease contracted during school work in Searsboro shortly after Christmas She attended Iowa State Teachers college Funeral services will be held Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
Mildred Putnam
Fred Putnam
Here
Searsboro
Bright
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Leap Year King Reigns at Cornell Snowball Dance
George Young of Des Moines was crowned Leap Year King at Cornell for the Snowball formal in the college gymnasium. Coeds chose a king instead of a queen, with Blue and white balloons and a formal scene. Dorothy Parrott and Lynn Steinway are pictured. other attendees include Constance Brooks, Helen Langenbach, chaperons, and organizers Julie Bailey and Jean Beauchamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Mount Vernon
George Young
Des Moines
Cornell
Cornell Coeds
Dorothy Parrott
Owatonna
Minn
Lynn Steinway
Chicago
Constance Brooks
Helen Langenbach
Blue Island
Ill
Alice Betts
Frank Brooks
N. A. Miner
C. C. Tull
Julie Bailey
Cedar Falls
Jean Beauchamp
Cedar Rapids
Helen Moe
Oak Park
Wilson Speaks at California Picnic in Adviser Tone
Governor appeals to Iowans and Californians at a California picnic praising Iowa’s wartime leadership and character. He cites Iowa as a pillar for Lincoln era unity, Pacific service, and resisting tyranny while urging mutual goodwill between states and a welcoming policy. He invites visitors to return in winter, spring, or autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Iowa
Lincoln
Islands
Pacific
Wilson
California
United States
Lieutenant Governor Hickenlooper Driven 12600 Miles
Iowa Lt. Gov. B. B. Hickenlooper says he has traveled about 12 600 miles since last May to fill speaking engagements and attend political meetings. He spent his own money and nearly wore out his car, which recently blew a cylinder head. He earns 2000 for presiding over the senate during sessions with no extra pay in a two year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Moines
B. B. Hickenlooper
Cedar Rapids
Senate
Des Moines
Sixth district Republicans nominate in Des Moines
Chairman M. L. Curtis of the liquor commission attended the Sixth district Republican meeting in Des Moines but did not enter the convention hall. A state liquor store notice warns against political participation, and a copy hangs in Curtis' office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
C. C. Dowell
M. L. Curtis
The
Liquor Commission
Curtis
Marion County
Des Moines Officials Seek Reelection After Civic Address
A colored orator in Des Moines thanked America Lincoln Judge Cooter and Lee Keyser in order. Judge Cooter and Keyser, city parks commissioner, both seek reelection next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
America
Lincoln
Cooter
Lee Keyser
Keyser
Funeral services for Lawrence J. Heman
Funeral services were held at Schultz chapel for Lawrence J. Heman 70 died in Minneapolis with Rev H W Farnham officiating Pallbearers included Kermit Klinge Frank Montgomery F J Peglow Leon Birdsell Will Wiethorn Bruce Tapper Fred Tayek and H S Rittenhouse Heman born in Monona son of Henry L and Mrs Heman attended Minneapolis schools and worked in real estate He belonged to the Methodist church Masonic lodge Consistory and Shrine He was unmarried
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monona
Lawrence J. Heman
Minneapolis
Schultz Chapel
H. W. Farnham
Methodist Church
Kermit Klinge
Frank Montgomery
F. J. Peglow
Leon Birdsell
Will Wiethorn
Bruce Tapper
Fred Tayek
H. S. Rittenhouse
Mr. Heman
Henry L. Hem
Iowans in California Doubted by Des Moines Count
Report notes more Iowans live in Los Angeles than Des Moines and many vote by absentee ballot. An admirer of Governor Wilson praised his choice to speak at the annual Iowa gathering in California, saying he knew what he was doing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Des Moines
Iowa
Wilson
California
Republican Hopeful Eyes Ninth District Run
O. P. Bennett Mapleton attorney and former state senator from the Crawford Harrison Monona district may announce a bid to face a New Deal candidate in the fall. Bennett helped author the Beatty Bennett bill limiting levies by taxing bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth
O. P. Bennett
Mapleton
Crawford-Harrison-Monona
Shaull Couple Mark Fifty Sixth Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Shaull of Marengo celebrate their fifty sixth wedding anniversary on Monday. The couple have two children W D Shaull of Long Beach California and Mrs Ethel Lortz of Des Moines two grandchildren Mrs W A Kirkpatrick of Allison and Mrs E W Sullens of Long Beach and two great grandchildren Billy and Tommy Kirkpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Frank Shaull
W. D. Shaull
Long Beach
Calif
Ethel Lortz
Des Moines
W. A. Kirpatrick
Allison
E. W. Sullens
Billy
Tommy Kirkpatrick
Amana Wages Fight On Proposed Dam
Local residents express strong opposition to a planned dam, arguing it would flood farms housing about 100 families and ruin the agricultural region. They warn of home loss, wildlife damage, destroyed bridges, and economic hardship for Iowa City and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMANA
Iowa
Missouri
Iowa River
Minnesota
Lake Macbride
Iowa City
Johnson County
Curtis
Col. Gross
Cedar River
Louisa County
Cedar Rapids
Relics and Buttons Drawn From West Union History
Miss Florence Kent collects Vermont and Iowa relics and a button collection tied to early West Union settlers. The buttons range from glass and jet to brass and bone, with shanks and inlays. Items on her table include a cherry inn table from South Hero Vermont brought west in 1855, a fragile Double Orange Peel lid, Grandmother Rogers lantern, and her mother’s glass and silver fruit holder from a wedding gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Beall
West Union
Florence Kent
Vermont
Iowa
Knob Prairie
Miss Kent
South Hero
William Kent
William Kents
Kent
Grandmother Rogers
W. J. Rogers
Government goodwill vital to U S business urged
The speaker argued that governments goodwill is crucial to American industry and said Nazi claims alienate South American Catholic voters. He asserted Germany lost influence among Catholics as Hitler and Stalin allied and warned against nations that subdue neighbors and claim racial superiority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentine
Uruguay
Germany
South America
Hitler
Stalin
Winneshiek Soils Group Sets Second Annual Meeting
Winneshiek county soil conservation association president Leo Herold names February 26 for the group’s second annual meeting at the CCC camp Decorah. Sessions start at 10 a.m. with a round table on soil and moisture conservation. R. K. Bliss of Ames extension will speak on land use and erosion. Oscar L. Olson of Luther College will discuss the life and times of George Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Leo Herold
Winneshiek County
Pinkerton German recital at Cornell Chapel tonight
Miss Ruth Pinkerton contralto and Francis German baritone of the Cornell conservatory will present a joint recital at 8 p.m. in Cornell chapel Mount Vernon. Pinkerton has soloed with the Los Angeles Symphony and Oratorio Society and at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian. German trained at Juilliard with NBC engagements and choral soloist work. Helen Venn will be the accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Ruth Pinkerton
Francis German
Cornell Conservatory of Music
Cornell
Pinkerton
Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra
Los Angeles Oratorio Society
New York
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
German
Julliard Graduate School of Music
National Broadcasting Company
Helen Venn
Hazleton School Director Election in March
The school election in Hazleton will be held on the second Monday in March. One director will replace I A Morey who is not seeking reelection. Clifford B Heidt has filed for the three year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
I. A. Morey
Clifford B. Heidt
Lowden Couple to Celebrate Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rodenbeck of Lowden observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary with open houses on two days and a 5:30 p.m. dinner. Born in Germany, Rodenbeck came to America as a youth, married Caroline Richmann on February 28, 1890, and raised a family of four children including Rev. Fred L. Rodenbeck of Port Washington, Wisconsin, and three daughters in Wisconsin. The couple lived on a farm near London before moving to town in 1915 where Rodenbeck served as town assessor for 16 years. Fred Richmann will attend the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowden
Henry Rodenbeck
Germany
Rodenbeck
Caroline Richmann
William Richmann
Fred
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Marion News
Lasswell Photos
Ralph C. Seager
E. C. Ainley
Twelfth Street
Bertha Roberts
Mrs
J. L. Roberts
J. J. Booth
Catherine Mann
Mount Pleasant
P. E. Rom
Willis Sheets
John Wehrend
Wichita Falls
Tex
Fred Kromminga
Brotherhood
Capitol Currents
John H. Chapman
U. S
Winneshiek Soils Group Annual Meeting
Cornell Chapel
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