May Francis Runs in Democratic Primary for Iowa State Superintendent
May E. Francis of Waterloo announces a bid for Iowa state superintendent as a Democrat after previously serving as a Republican from 1923 to 1926. She cites safety, Americanism, and equal educational opportunities as priorities, along with better school bus oversight and improved facilities. Incumbent Jessie M. Parker is expected to seek re election. Francis notes her shift followed a Texas sojourn and a stint on the University of Texas faculty.
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Des Moines
May E. Francis
Waterloo
Iowa
Miss Francis
Texas
University of Texas, Austin
Jessie M. Parker
Miss Parker
Iss Agnes Samuelson
Iowa State Teachers Association
Miss Samuelson
Iowa Military Ball Tickets Spark All Night Stand
A group of University of Iowa students camped on the Memorial Union steps at 11 30 p.m. hoping to buy one of 150 remaining Military Ball tickets for Tuesday morning. Col Homer H Slaughter said the S U S military department is considering steps to curb ticket scalping and may require bearers to show ID matching purchase records.
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University of Iowa Memorial Union
Homer H. Slaughter
S. U. S. Military Department
Slaughter
First Men In Uniform Depart West Union For Fort Des Moines
West Union sent the first group of uniformed soldiers to Fort Des Moines on Tuesday afternoon. Twenty eight year old selectees are listed led by Corp Charles E Hughes of Fayette with soldiers from West Union Elgin Oelwein Maynard and Westgate among the towns represented. Enlisted Marines include Keith Granger and Ronald Houg of West Union.
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Gerette West Union
West Union
Fort Des Moines
Corp
Charles E. Hughes
Fayette
Frank N. Aversa
Ocelwen
Carl R. Ace Hawkeye
Cherp
Alien
West A
Bergeson
West N
Thomas C. Bower
Edwin H. Eckheart
Arlington
Bernard E. Egan
Westgate
John
E. Freitag
Elgin
Ray B. Madd
Gererd A. Schori
Leonard D. Smith
Maynard
Robert Ward
Charles J. Lohrman
Oelwein
Fivette County
What You Should Know About Face Pimples
Pimples are skin surface lesions linked to skin disturbance or improper cleansing. An ointment with active medicated action provides relief from itch and burning, and has been used for 45 years to aid healing. The ad promises cleansing and refreshing lather as part of the remedy.
Miss Eline Hosts P E O Chapter Musical Evening
Miss Eline Kendall entertained P E O chapter CS Tuesday evening at her home with a business meeting led by President Mrs C B Vernon. A musicale featured duo pianos, vocal solos, and a musical quiz, with guests Mrs Ida Ruston and Mrs R C Toms attending from other chapters.
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Eline. Kendall
C. B. Vernon
Harold B. Peck
Gilbert Voorhies
Shubert
Low
von Wilm
Erna Roberts
Verne Breed
Mrs. LaVerna Crew
Novello
Rubens
Lohr
Mrs. Peck
Miss Kendall
Moszkowski
Miss Roberts
Miss Breed
Voorhies
Mrs. Crew
Roberts
Breed
Crew
Ruth Engstrom
Kendall
Anthony B. Lake
America
Club
Ida Ruston
Jefferson
R. C. Toms
Cedar Rapids
Federation of Women’s clubs pledge for Red Cross relief
At a Tuesday meeting in the public library auditorium the federation donated seventeen dollars per club to the Red Cross war relief fund. The Diana Fret club joined as a new member. Miss Minnie Whitcomb urged cooperation on a Victory book drive. Mrs. R. Lee Taylor recalled the Iowa banner history. Miss Sara Nott spoke on student exchanges with South America funded by the federation. Open forums covered The Economic Value of Birds, Culture for Defense, and remarks on the New Year.
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Federation of Women's Clubs
Public Library
Red Cross War Relief Fund
Diana Fret Club
Minnie Whitcomb
R. Lee Taylor
Iowa
Sara Nott
South America
Federation
H. B. Leinbaugh
Charles D. Burns
Borliness
Mra. On Sek
Reverend Venard McLaughlin Ill in Ames Hospital
The Rev. Venard McLaughlin pastor of the Marion Congregational church remains confined in an Ames hospital after an illness of pneumonia since shortly before Christmas.
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Venard McLaughlin
Marion Congregational Church
Ames
Marion Choral Club Plans Benefit Concert Rehearsal
Members of the Marion Choral Club will meet Thursday at 9 15 am with Mrs Glenn E Kinser to rehearse for a benefit concert set for Friday at 8 pm at the venue.
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Marion Choral Club
Glenn E. Kinser
Westminster guild meets Thursday at 7 45 pm
The Westminster guild of the Presbyterian church will meet Thursday at 7 45 pm with Miss Pluma Terrill of 490 Twelfth Street.
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Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian Church
Pluma Terrill
Twelfth Street
Prayer service moved to church at Presby church
The prayer service originally slated for the Pres 7 terian church manse is rescheduled to be held at the church on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Betty Amy De Jong daughter of the Rev Mr and Mee Co V R De Jong has mumps.
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Betty Amy de Jong
Mr. and Mee Co
V. R. de Jong
Milwaukee Woman's Club Plans Red Cross Sewing Thursday
The Milwaukee Woman's Club will meet Thursday at Memorial Hall to sew for the Red Cross. Attendees are asked to bring needles scissors and sandwiches. coffee and cream will be provided.
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Milwaukee Woman's Club
Memorial Hall
Red Cross
Grove City Rebekah Lodge to Meet on 22nd
The degree staff of Grove City Rebekah Lodge No. 35 will meet on the 22nd to discuss plans and activities for the coming period. The group aims to coordinate charitable work and lodge events among members.
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Grove City
Rebekah Lodge No. 35
Dios Har
Homebuilders Class Hosts Pollock Supper Discussion
Twenty five members of the Homebuilders class at the Methodist church and their families met for a Sunday evening polluck supper. Mrs. Irving Finger led a discussion on prayer. A study group was planned to meet the second and fourth Sundays each month at 7 30 p m at the church with public invitation.
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Methodist Church
Irving Finger
Private Dukek joins air school after Claiborne exams
Private Donald Dukek son of Mr and Mrs Earl Dukek from near Marion was among ten of two hundred at Camp Claiborne Louisiana to pass examinations and transfer to the Ryan School of Aeronautics in Hemet California where he is now stationed.
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Donald Dukek
Earl Dukek
Marion
Camp Claiborne
Air
Ryan Hool
Aeronautics
Hemet
Calif
Mr and Mrs Irvin A Castle Return from Clermont
Mr and Mrs Irvin A Castle spent two months at Clermont and returned to Marion at the start of the week. He returned to Clermont Wednesday to finish work there and will go back in a week.
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Irvin A. Castle
Clermont
Marion
Mr. Castle
Choir Rehearsal Moves to Miss Eana Roberts Home
The Christian church choir will meet for rehearsal tonight at seven o’clock at the home of Miss Eana Roberts, instead of the parsonage.
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The
Christian Church
Eana Roberts
Fidelis Circle of King’s Daughters Plans Friday Meeting
The Fidelis circle of King’s Daughters will meet Friday at 9 30 a.m. in the Red Cross sewing room to sew. A plate luncheon follows at noon at the K V cafe. After a brief business meeting five new members will receive admission into the circle with Mrs Milo Vanderlinden in charge of the program.
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Fidelis Circle of
King’s Daughters
Red Cross
K. V
Milo Vanderlinden
Mrs J J Booth Confined at Home by Illness
Mrs J J Booth is confined to her home by illness with family and neighbors monitoring her condition. The note records her limited mobility and ongoing care.
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J. J. Booth
St Pauls Lutheran elects new church officers at quarterly meeting
Harvey Montgomery was elected president of the voters assembly at the first quarterly meeting held Tuesday. Ed Kemme of Cedar Rapids became vice president, Marvin Rathje secretary, G. Wickham treasurer, Arnold Williams deacon for three years, William Fowler trustee for three years, and A Rinderknech V Haas Eitel Petrusch H Pech and A Soenksen join the board of finance.
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Harvey Montgomery
Voters Assembly of
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Ed Kemme
Cedar Rapids
Marvin Rathje
G. Wickham
Arnold Williams
William Fowler
A. Rinderknech
V. Haas
Eitel Petrusch
H. Pech
A. Soenksen
Farmer W Luedeman Ill With Unknown Ailment
W Luedeman, a farmer living northeast of Marion, is reported to be ill with an unspecified illness. Local officials have not released further details about his condition or the cause of the sickness.
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W. Luedeman
Marion
Tuckabache Club Plans Friday Picnic and Red Cross Sewing
The Tuckabache club will meet Friday at 1 o clock for a luncheon with Mrs. Forrest Blackford at 970 Eighth Street. Members should come prepared to sew for the Red Cross.
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Tuckabache Club
Forrest Blackford
Eighth Street
Red Cross
Circle of King's Daughters Meet Friday Afternoon
A circle of King's Daughters will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. H. B. Leibeugh at 915 Tenth Street. Mrs. A. Peterson will lead the session, the canon to be discussed titled St. Peter.
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Elec
King’s Daughters
H. B. Leibeugh
Tenth Street
A. Peterson
St. Peter
Miss Winnifred Perkins Owns Half Interest in Marion Salon
Advertisement notes Miss Winnifred Perkins holds a 50 percent interest in the Marion Beauty Salon.
Resident Permits Issued For Remodels And Insulation
R. E. Dillman of 10660 Twenty Ninth Street was granted a residence remodeling permit costing 500 dollars. C. J. Newlin of 963 Eleventh Street received a permit to insulate his home at a cost of 100 dollars.
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R. E. Dillman
Twentyninth Street
C. J. Newlin
Eleventh Street
Seasonable Plan for Maintaining Year Around Food Supplies
A North Marion Farm Women's Bureau training session at Mrs W B Carepenter's home discussed a seasonable plan for year round food supplies. Miss Mar details followed.
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North Marion Farm Women’s Bureau
W. B. Carepenter
Mar
Last training school meeting slated Feb 5 at Mrs Lent’s home
Thirteen members attended. The final training school session will be held February 5 at the home of Mrs. Vernon Lent. The Ed Sigfred Co. advertises a sale on men’s and young men’s suits with broken lots and new fabrics, values to $30, starting Thursday morning at $16.83.
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Vernon Lent
Ed Sigfred Co
Marion infantrymen moved from Camp Claiborne to Fort Dix
Marion unit men of the 133rd infantry transferred from Camp Claiborne Louisiana to Fort Dix New Jersey include Richard Ferreter Jack Kindig Howard Ruppert and Robert Price.
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Marion
133Rd Infantry
Camp Claiborne
Fort Dix
N. J
Richard Ferreter
Jack Kindig
Howard Rupperie
Robert Price
Lost yellow kitten ad joins move notices
Lost yellow kitten contact 3121. Mr and Mrs William Rupperle will move from Lockett farm northeast of Marion to a new farm near Springville in the Crab apple neighborhood.
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William Rupperle
Lockett Farm
Marion
Springville
Crabappie
Vicks-like Electric Vaporizer and Kaz Cold Liquid Deal
Advertising note offers an electric vaporizer valued at 2.50 and one ounce of Kaz liquid for colds, both for 2.00 at Owen's Cut Rate Drug. The value combo targets cold relief with a discounted price.
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Owen
Death notice for Marion B. Awbrey
C V Awbrey reports the death of his father Marion B Awbrey aged 71 of Rock Island Ind Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm in Keithsburg Ill Mr and Mrs Awbrey and their sons Jack and Dick will travel to Rock Island Friday morning
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C. V. Awbrey
Marion B. Awbrey
Rock Island
Inl
Keithsburg
Hanson Joins Naval Air Corps Bound for Fort Des Moines
Merle Hanson son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Hanson of Central City has joined the naval air corps and left Tuesday for Fort Des Moines to begin training.
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Merle Hanson
Ralph Hanson
Central City
Naval Air Corps
Fort Des Moines
James Gano Returns Home From Marion Visit
James Gano of Bruce South Dakota was summoned to Marion by his mother Mrs Mase Gano's death a month ago. He had been a guest of his cousins Mr and Mrs H B Hammond and returned to his home Tuesday.
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James Gano
Bruce, S. D
Marion
Mase Gano
H. B. Hammond
Toledo Bank Stockholders Reelect Board at Annual Meeting
National Bank of Toledo shareholders reelected all board members including Charles Benesh Rube Shaw Dr A A Pace W P Crossman W B Schultz George B Struble Dr Hermen A Runkie and Ase Thornes. Directors reelected managing officers with Asa Thomas Asa Thomas cashier Sarah Sime and L W Nevotny assistant cashier. A 10 percent dividend was approved for stockholders.
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Toledo
the National Bank of Toledo
Charles Benesh
Rube Shaw
A. A. Pace
W. P. Crossman
W. B. Schultz
George B. Struble
Hermen A. Runkie
Ase Thornes
Ed Asa Thomas
Sarah Sime
L. W. Nevotny
Walter Dahl
Stanley Anderson
J. Soo
Federalization of Employment Service Hits Contract Snag
Des Moines AP report notes the drive to federalize Iowa’s employment service encounters a contract snag. Iowa officials pressed a 60 day postwar termination clause, prompting a United States Employment Service objection and calls for modification of the clause. Governor Wilson and state leaders defend the transfer plan amid national defense aims.
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DES Moines
Iowa
J. R. Pefferie
Iowa Security Commission
J. J. Carson
United States Employment Service
George A. Wilson
Roosevelt
Social Security Board
Deferment Proposal to Keep Airlines Running
Des Moines, INS: Brig. Gen. Charles H. Grahl urged local draft boards to defer men vital to civilian aeronautics and commercial airlines. He warned the CAA must not be crippled by induction of skilled workers and suggested deferring students in Elks courses and related programs.
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DES Moines
INS
Civilian Aeronautics Authority
Charles H. Grahl
Selective Service
CAA
Grahl
Elks
Potentia
Lonsdale Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in Iowa Guard
Des Moines report says Capt. John T. Lonsdale of Ames was promoted to lieutenant colonel and named executive officer of the Iowa state guard regiment. He will succeed Lieut. Col. George H. Call of Sioux City, named adjutant last week. Lonsdale is a graduate of Iowa State College.
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Des Moines
John T. Lonsdale
Ames
Iowa State Guard
George H. Call
Sioux City
Lonsdale
Iowa State College
Funeral Services for John F Katzenmeyer Held in Iowa City
John F. Katzenmeyer 85 lifelong Iowa City resident died Monday at his home. Funeral services at Hohenschuh chapel Thursday at 2 30 pm with burial in Oakland cemetery. Surviving are three brothers Frank J Walker George P and Phillip and two sisters Mary and Anna. Local officials and university staff appear in brief notices across Iowa City including new police staffing and upcoming lectures and meetings.
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Iowa City
John F. Katzenmeyer
Hohenschuh Chapel
Oakland Cemetery
Frank J
Walker
George P
Phillip
Mary
Anna
William M. Hale
Bacteriology
University of Iowa
The
College of Education
Australian
Royal Air Force
Unemployment Benefits Drop to All Time Low in 1941 Iowa
DES MOINES UP reports unemployment benefit payments in 1941 fell to 2.55 million, a 36 percent drop from 1940. The state paid 56,330 claims, while employment service placements reached a record 99,173, with a shift toward private industry and a downturn in public project jobs. December payments rose 73 percent from November but remained below 1940 levels.
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Des Moines
Lowe
State Employment Security Commission
Commission
Service
PWA
Trial of Gypsum damage suit opens in Fort Dodge
Robert Schulze sues U S Gypsum company and manager R D Hess for 15000 alleging back injuries from a car overturn at the plant gates during a summer strike. Company defense says Hess lost control of the car and it was pushed off the road by pickets. Schulze is a local plant employee and union member.
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Fort Dodge
U. S. Gypsum Company
R. D. Hess
Robert Schulze
Sherwood A. Clock
Schulze
Hess
United Mine Workers
Des Moines AP hires resident with car tires claim
A northwest Iowa resident self described as an Associated Press correspondent and noting he owns a car with tires was hired by the agency. The quirky qualification drew attention as he joined AP staff.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Associated Press
Iowans Urge Liquor Ban Near Army Camps
The Iowa Anti Saloon League urged President Roosevelt to end sale of alcoholic beverages in and near army camps to conserve grains sugar and materials for war production. The group criticized liquor policy and law enforcement and questioned the state liquor control commission. Bishop Thomas Nicholson was reelected honorary president and Dr Frank Anderson named president with others reelected to posts.
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Des Moines
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Roosevelt
League
Byron A. Barlow
Cedar
R. C. Calkins
Osceola
Fred H. Quiner
Greeley Board Accepts Schoolteacher Resignation
Greeley Board of Education accepts the resignation of Miss Maxine Schmagran of Dubuque, English teacher at Greeley High School. The vacancy remains unfilled.
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Greeley
Board of Education
Maxine Schmagran
Dubuque
Greeley High School
Speeding Leads to Black Marks on Iowa Licenses
Des Moines AP reports Iowa Public Safety Commissioner Karl W. Fischer warns speeders risk black marks on their driving records. He directs highway patrol to file memorandums for license records, foreseeing more warnings and memos during the current drive against speeding as a defense measure. Fischer says efficiency is measured by time on highways and results, not miles driven or arrests.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Karl W. Fischer
Fischer
Paetres
Income Tax School for Iowa Barristers
Seven hundred Iowa lawyers will attend an income tax school at the statehouse January 22 23 and 24 announced by the State Bar association sponsor of the school. Frank Blaser of the internal revenue collectors office and representatives of the state tax commission will be instructors. George Morris Washington DC will speak at a dinner on opening night as chairman of the American Bar association s section on taxation.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Statehouse
State Bar Association
Frank Blaser
Internal Revenue Collectors Office
State Tax Commission
George Morris
Washington, D. C
American Bar Association
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IVES
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Income Tax School For
Barristers
T Pegzer
Gyr
Aleight Heser
Fou Trust
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Tling Company
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