Enlistments In Services At Low Ebb
Des Moines AP reports a continued decline in army navy and marine enlistments in Iowa and Nebraska through November and December 1946 after selective service halted. November counts show 300 army recruits, 39 navy, 17 marines. December 31 navy and 21 marines. Overall, 15 months of peacetime drives yielded 13,653 recruits, with recruiting officers hopeful for improvement in early 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Army
Navy Marine Corps
Congress
Iowa
Nebraska
Navy
Marines
Fred P. Carr Dies in California Former Iowa Insurance Leader
Fred P. Carr aged 68, former chairman of the board of the Central Life Assurance Society of Des Moines, died Friday of a heart ailment in Pasadena, California where he had lived since his retirement on February 1, 1943. Born in Emmetsburg Iowa, he attended Drake University and the University of Iowa, served as vice-president and general counsel from 1919 and became board chairman in 1938. He was an early Iowa golf enthusiast who played in state tournaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Fred P. Carr
Central Life Assurance Society of Des Moines
Pasadena
Calif
Emmetsburg
Carr
Drake University
University of Iowa
The
Insurance Company
Iowa
Eastern Iowa Business Notes: Local Business Moves and Ownership Changes
Marengo sees Dr. Robert Finch buy the G A Leonard veterinary practice and home as Dr. Leonard heads to California. Anamosa druggist Frank Stoughton sells to Courtright Hawley Jr. of La Porte City. Tipton druggist Paul W. Lambach sells to Verda L. Hill amid ill health. Mt. Vernon partners join C B Johnston in funeral homes and a Lisbon furniture store. Dysart buys B E Barkdoll drug store with Barkdoll assisting. Eldon Lee building sold to Merle Olson. Truckers Inn founders plan a new radio service shop in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Robert Finch
Ames
Japan
G. A. Leonard
Finch
Iowa State College
Leonard
California
Anamosa
Frank Stoughton
Courtright Hawley, Jr
la Porte City
Hawley
Tipton
Paul W. Lambach
Verda L. Hill
Lambach
Mt. Vernon
Jack P. Morgan
C. B. Johnston
Funeral Homes
Lisbon
Dysart
Carl Wuest
B. E. Barkdoll
Barkdoll
Wuest
Eldon Lee
Merle Olson
Reporter
Ie Station
Paul Kreis
Truckers’ Inn
Lake City man killed in head-on crash near Lohrville
Kenneth Powers, 23, Rockwell City was killed when his car crashed into a semi-trailer near Lohrville. Frank Alcox, truck driver, was seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake City
INS
Kenneth Powers
Rockwell City
Lohrville
Frank Alcox
Legislature Eyes Big Budget Questions For 1947 Iowa Session
Allan B. Kline of the Iowa Farm Area urges efficiency in spending as the 1947 legislature faces about 55 million dollars in operating appropriations over two years and 26 million for improvements. He cites tax policy changes and calls for school aid programs and road funding as priorities for the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Control
State Board of Education
State Conservation Commission
Allan B. Kline
Iowa Farm Areau
Kline
Iowa Engagements and Nuptials Reported Across Towns
Center Point and Anamosa announce engagements for Lois Stephenson to Lloyd Martin and Nadine DeLancey to Loras McNamara with weddings set for January. Oelwein wed Bernice Burns to Merrill Kelley. Hopkinton linked Velma Gerlich with Charles Gill in Worthington Dec. 28. Coggen couples include Doris Gene Haines to Bert Landau and Mary Jean Crosby to W Siebels. Anamosa hosts a Dec. wedding in St Pauls Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Point
Spencer Stephenson
Lois
Lloyd Martin
Albert Martin
Marion
Anamosa
F. E. DeLancey
Nadine
Loras McNamara
Rose McNamara
St. Patrick’s Church
Oelwein
Bernice Burns
Doris Gene Haines
Sioux City
Bert E. Landau
Davenport
Coggen
Marjorie Meints
Carl Meints
James Henderson
A. W. Henderson
Ee Ryan Od
Southw
Fred Butschi
French Vet Savees Iowa Boy Becomes Family Member
In Woolstock, a French war veteran Louis Hanus cared for dying Iowa boy who joined French army in 1940. After passages funded by Ernest Hanus, Guyader arrived secretly on New Year’s Day and will live with the Hanus family through spring before farming near Woolstock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolstock
Iowa
Louis Hanus
Guyader
Hanus
Artinique
Ae Iowan
Aaa Cfc
Brenenman
America
Ernest Hanus
Louis
Morocco
France
Garantes
Brittany
Job Training For Veterans Now Booming
Des Moines AP reports a surge in on the job training program approvals for veterans with 15 to 20 applications daily. Iowa’s training sites expanded from about 190 to 12,000 qualified locations, and thousands more added weekly as staff increase. Recertifications rise slowly while new applications take priority. wage and government subsidies cap at $200 monthly when combined with employer contributions, with $90 for married veterans and $75 for singles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Tate
Linton Hainer
Iowa
Congress
Hainer
Seale
On Broadway with Walter Winchell 7a
Columns stitch together nightlife vignettes from New York's theatre world. Ernest Truex, Bernard Baruch, Marlene Dietrich, and others appear amid club scenes, gossip, and a note on the "White Christmas" song's enduring value.
Teen Shot Dead in Liquor Store Hold Up Attempt
New York AP reports a 16 year old boy was killed and his younger companion critically wounded when a detective exchanged shots during an attempted liquor store holdup Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Polish adults enroll 286000 in schools to recover wartime education
Warsaw AP reports 286000 adults in Poland now attend schools as part of recovering education lost during the Nazi occupation. The figures reflect nationwide adult education efforts aimed at rebuilding educational access for those deprived during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Poland
Chinese Students Form Anti Demonstration Group in Nanking
Chinese university students returned to classes after anti-US demonstrations with hundreds joining an Anti-Demonstration Association in Nanking. They issued statements condemning demonstrators as tools of a political party, distributed them to pedestrians, and warned of isolation if China loses US friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
United States
China
Nanking University
Nanking School
Peiping
UNRRA
Associated Press
Ordered Off Bus Sues Company for 10 Cents
Gordon W Browne filed a breach of contract suit against the Worcester Street Railway Company for 10 cents in the Central district court. He says a verbal dispute with a bus driver led to being ordered off the bus several blocks short of his destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester, Mass
Central District Court
Gordon W. Browne
Worcester Street Railway Company
Browne
Past Noble Grands install new officers in Rebekah group
Mrs Detlefsen was installed as president of the Past Noble Grands Association of Rebekah with Maude Robison as financial secretary and Mrs Freisher as recording secretary. Mrs Potarks received a gift from the retiring president, and refreshments were served by Mrs Zimmer and Mrs L C O Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Detlefsen
Noble Grands Association
Rebekah
Maude Robison
W. J. Freisher
Berlin
Local Circles Plan Potluck and Meetings
Mabel hosts a potluck luncheon Thursday at the Mrs L A Klumph home with Mrs Merle Robison assisting. Elizabeth Marshall circle picnics Wednesday at Mrs Earlee Lara Vaughn’s home. Vaughn circle meets in church parlors and Margaret Watkins circle meets with Mrs Adlai Stephens on Wednesday.
Circles Schedule Meetings on Wednesday and Tuesday
Naomi circle with Mrs J L Oneal I and Ruth circle with Mrs James E Cippera meet Wednesday. Miriam circle meets Tuesday with Mrs Mertie Grauel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi
J. L. Oneali
Ruth
James E. Cippera
Miriam
Mertie Grauel
Church Society Meetings and Office Work Ad
The Woman's Mission Society will meet with Mrs. Fred Lang Tuesday with Mrs. C. A. Dykes as lesson leader and Miss Cassie Drexler conducting devotions. Grace H. Starr Missionary circle with Miss Edna Roberts Tuesday. hostess Mrs. John, programme E. Luse, and devotionals led by Mrs. Amber Travis. Companions Missionary Guild meets Wednesday with Mrs. William Shoppe. Louis Hutchins to present program. Wanted young lady for office work apply in person Marion Cleaners and Laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church Woman's Mission Society
Fred Lang
C. A. Dykes
Cassie Drexler
Grace H. Starr
Marion Cleaners and Laundry
Miss Florence Kruger Returns to Moorhead After Visit
Miss Florence Kruger arrived back in Moorhead Minnesota Saturday after a visit with her father W F Kruger sister Mrs Walter Reinsch and brother Paul Kruger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Kruger
Moorhead
Minn
W. F. Kruger
Walter Reinsch
Paul Kruger
Benefit party at St Josephs hall on January 8
Public invited to a benefit party at St Josephs hall on Wednesday evening January 8. Adv Miss Bess Boyles returns to Mil wau after spending the holidays with her aunt Mrs Frank S Skinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Hall
Adv
Bess Boyles
Frank S. Skinner
Milwa
Local Masonic and civic meetings listed for week
Marion lodge No. 6 plans a Thursday evening meeting to install 1947 officers with dinner and speaker Dr. Theodore G. Lillie of Cedar Rapids. Trojan lodge No. 548 meets Friday at 7 30 p.m. W S A club gathers with Mrs. Harry and Mrs. Willien Conrad assists. Memorial hall hosts W R C picnic Wednesday noon with officers to be installed. Baptist Rachel Boothguild meets Thursday at 2 p.m. Rural Garden club picnics Tuesday noon with program by A J Taube. Retired Railway Employes Unit 29 meets Friday 2 p.m. in Memorial hall. Tennyson club meets Tuesday 2 p.m. with Mrs. Gordon. White elephant auction concluded.
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Marion Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Theodore G. Lillie
Cedar Rapids
Trojan Lodge No
Memorial Hall
Masons Install Their Officers at Fraternal Night
John G. Hyde was installed as No A. F. and A. M. night. John M. past master of the in point was deacon Russell Greene steward Henry Griegermeier junior steward and F. E. W a tyler. Elmer Neff junior past master presented a jewel by Dayton Lininger. Musical selections were by Mrs. Mary Chalmers Cory violinist Mrs. Richard Straley vocalist with Mrs. La Verna Crew pianist. A picnic supper followed for 190 members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Hyde
A. M
John M
In Point
Russell Greene
Henry Griegermeier
F. E. W A Tyler
Elmer Neff
Dayton Lininger
Mary Chalmers Cory
Richard Straley
la Verna Crew
Pocket gopher spotted in field near South Tama street
C A Merkel reports seeing a pocket gopher at work in a field west of his home on South Tama street last Wednesday. He noted it had burrowed up from under the snow and said it was unusual for the species to appear at this time of year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ene
Bing
Decca
C. A. Merkel
South Tama Street
Merkel
Kensingers Use Hurley Residence Now Occupied by Akers
Mr and Mrs Don Kensinger of 700 Ninth Avenue have moved into the late Matt Hurley’s house at 310 Eighth Avenue. The dwelling is now occupied by Mr and Mrs LeRoy Akers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Kensinger
Ninth Avenue
Matt Hurley
Eighth Avenue
LeRoy Akers
Tuck-a-Stitch Club Meeting With Mrs Oscar French
The Tuck-a-Stitch club plans a meeting with Mrs Oscar French scheduled for Tuesday. Members will discuss upcoming projects and stitchery plans at the planned gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuck
Oscar French
Picnic Dinner Hosts and Refreshments Committee Named
Mr and Mrs Byron Umbdenstock will host a noon picnic dinner for Concord A and L club. Mrs Otto Cane Everett Finn Harold Klinger E D Jack H W Erwin and R E Tanner serve on the refreshments committee. Mr and Mrs R N Fitzgerald and Mr and Mrs R E Tanner will present the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Umbdenstock
Concord A
L. Club
Mmes
Otto Canes Everett Finn
Harold Klinger
E. D. Jack
H. W. Erwin
R. E. Tanner
R. N. Fitzgerald
St Pauls Lutheran Family Club Meets at Grabau Home
St Pauls Lutheran Family club will meet at the Leonard Grabau home 1255 Fourteenth avenue at 7:30 tonight with Mr and Mrs Clayton Pitcher as co hosts. St Pauls Lutheran Birthday club Ww M Warhal 1097 Twenty sixth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Family Club
Leonard Grabau
Fourteenth Avenue
Clayton Pitcher
St. Paul’s Lutheran Birthday Club
M. J. Warhal
Twenty-sixth Street
Annual meeting notices for Home Building and Loan Assn
Shareholders are alerted to the annual meeting at Farmers State Bank on Tuesday January 14 at 7 pm. The Cary club, O. P. club, Marion Linn chapter D A R, U S Circle and other groups announce meetings and events with hostesses and plans for programs and round tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Building and Loan Assn
Farmers State Bank
E. T. Brockman
Sec.—Adv
Travises Return After Christmas Visit to Cedar Rapids and Marion
Mr and Mrs Frank B Travis return to Alban Canif Saturday after visiting their mothers Mrs H B Lambertsen Cedar Rapids and Mrs Amber B Travis Marion over Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Travis
Alban
Canif
H. B. Lambertsen
Cedar Rapids
Amber B. Travis
Marion
County to Meet City Council Agenda
The city council will meet at 7 30 p m Monday to discuss local matters.
Marion chapter No 183 O E S meeting set at seven
Marion chapter No 183 O E S will meet at 7 30 p m Monday. Yearly reports will be given and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
O.E.S
Audsley Family Relocates to Burlington from Linn County
The Ray Audsley family and their children Carolyn and Paul moved to Burlington on Friday. Ray Audsley, formerly assistant soil conservationist for Linn county since 1942, has been transferred to the Burlington office. They bought a home there and held a farewell party with neighbors and friends last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Audsley
Carolyn
Paul
Burlington
Audsley
Linn County
Audsleys
Methodist board to meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday
The Methodist official board schedules a 7 30 p m meeting on Wednesday. The Milwaukee Woman's club plans a 1 30 p m dessert luncheon Thursday at K V cafe with reservations through Mrs. Ernest Woolley or Mrs. Don Fisher. New Art club will meet with Mrs Pat McCann on Marion boulevard Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Milwaukee Woman’s Club
K. V
Ernest Woolley
Don Fisher
New Art Club
Pat McCann
Marion Boulevard
Fleming Freshman Law Student Returns to Iowa City
Ellsworth Fleming a freshman law student at the University of Iowa returns to Iowa City after spending the vacation with his mother Mrs. Clarissa Fleming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Fleming
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Clarissa Fleming
Pfeifer sisters to visit grandparents in Waterloo
Nancy Jo Pfeifer and Patricia Diane Pfeifer will travel to Waterloo to stay with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Wiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Jo
Patricia Diane Pfeifer
Waterloo
Carl L. Wiles
Mrs Catherine Larkin Seriously Ill in Marion
Mrs Catherine Larkin of 309 Fourteenth Street Marion was reported seriously ill on Saturday. A Marion resident for over 80 years she turned 93 on Saturday. Her son Frank, resident of Salt Lake City, has been summoned to Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Larkin
Fourteenth Street
Unclear Visitnotes Highlight Carsten Family Visitor
Mr and Mrs Carsten Christian son of Chicago visit his parents and are guests tonight of his sister Mrs Garth West while visiting his parents in town. Ben guest sequence hints at family gathering and local social note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carsten Christian
Chicago
Ben
Garth West
Wanted house apartment or a Phone 127 George Newlin
Short notice advertisement seeks a residence or apartment listing and provides the contact Phone 127 for George Newlin. The terse classifieds entry prioritizes quick contact and direct request.
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George Newlin
Adv
Norman Crouse Heads to Kansas City After Christmas Visit
Norman Crouse departs today for Kansas City after spending Christmas with his wife and son at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs F F Blackford. He is a student at Central Radio and Television school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Crouse
Kansas City
F. F. Blackford
Crouse
Central Radio and Television School
Marien Garden Club to Meet for Tuberous Begonias Program
The Marien Nature and Garden Club will convene at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Mrs. Clementine Schminke hosting. Mrs. Morton French will present a program titled Tuberous Begonias.
Marion Public Schools Open Monday
Marion public schools will open at 9 am Monday after a two week vacation. Handicraft club No. 1 meets with Mrs. F. F. Blackford Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Handicraft Club No. 1
F. F. Blackford
The Thristrial Club Meeting and Folk Ways Notice
Mrs Grace C Koppenhaver begins work as secretary to Raymond N Klass and the Theristrial club plans a meeting on Folk Ways. The item notes staff change and upcoming club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace C. Koppenhaver
Raymond N. Klass
Richard Dice to Return to University of Iowa Today
Mothers club will meet with Mrs. Fred Weber at 1415 Tenth street on Thursday night. Richard Dice is scheduled to return to the University of Iowa today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Dice
University of Iowa
Mothers Club
Fred Weber
Tenth Street
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West
Eastern
Ryan
Milton Caniff
Yale & Towne
King Electric
Second Avenue
Walter Winchell
Man About Town
Ernest Truex
Columbus Circle
Avenue
Bernard Baruch
59Th Street
Central Park West
Marlene Dietrich
Jean Sablon
Blue Angel
Joe E. Lewis
Copacabana
Barry Gray
Munyon Memourial
Runu
Butterfly McQueen
W. 43Rd
Helen Craig
Johnny Belinda
Land’s End
Tony Martin
Dolores de Rio
Herbert
Charbert’s
Virginia Stallard
Gate City
Ida Lupino
Richard Vernon
Gretta Palmer
Fulton J. Sheen
Erskine Hawkins
Victor
Diosa Costello
Pupi
Harvey Stone
Frances Faye
Nora Morales
Miami ‘Beach
Jane and the Dolls
Colonial Inn
Rose Lee
Jackie Miles
Dan Parker
Nick Kenny
Collier’s
Bilbo
Senate
Truman
Reuben’s
Gilmore's
Agver
Ivan the Terrible
Ae Twitch of India Board Pork
Sone
Richards Laboratories
Xadvice
U.S
Sues Company
Mendaco
Marion News
Presbyterian Societies
Christian Church Groups
Louis Hutchins
Potter
W. S. A. Club
Harry
Willien Conrad
Robert Mitchell W. R. C
Rachel Boothguild
Clifford Awbrey
E. B. Castle
Rural Garden Club
Byron Ambdenstock
A. J. Taube
Tennyson Club
Hugh Gordon
KIA
Marion, Iowa
Masons
Sights Pocket Gopher
Kensingers Bay House
Cary Club
Alta Emerson
L. M. Phelps
Marion Linn
J. T. Galliven
U. S
Richard Ware
Archie Conklin
Mrs. Larkin Hl
Theristrial Club
Sbuehler
Super Meat Market
First Street
Tails
Super Service Oil Company
DIAL
Tenth Street SW
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