Clarence Gets New Telephones Upgrade Brings Dial Service
Clarence Tele phone Company completed its dial conversion for 600 subscribers marking a $100000 investment. Cedar Rapids toll center now handles long distance while North Electric provided the dial equipment. officials praise Ray McDaniel and note toll revenue rising from $1962 in year one to $5103 in 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Clarence Telephone Company
Tts
Tipton
Cedar Rapids
Theorthwestern Bell Telephone Exchange
August Kammeyer
Hans J. Klatt
Klatt
Henry
The
Telephone Company
Clarence Clothing Company
Ray McDaniel
McDaniel
North Electric Company
Galion
Ohio
Walter W. Gendelmann
Gendelmann
Clarence Telephone Company, Inc
Walter Gendelmann
Hermann Schwien
C. Wayne Saunders
E. E. Meyer
Oscar Dethmann
Henry von Muenster
Richard Hulse
S. G. Paul
Art Clancy
Clarence Telephone
Downeys purchase Earl Fedderson property in Belle Plaine
Mr and Mrs L H Downey have purchased the Earl Fedderson property in Belle Plaine, expanding local real estate holdings. The transaction records reflect a completed transfer between private parties.
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Belle Plaine
Brindley Debate Set At Teachers College
Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College hosts the Brindley Debate and Discussion conference for high school students January 21 22 with a record number expected. McClellan senior instructor oversees the event which grants top winners scholarships to the college. The aim is student debate and college staff guidance forensics experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Teachers College
Tom Handlen
McClellan
Teachers College
Fawcett Oratorical Contest Set at USA
Fayette announces the annual Fawcett Oratorical Contest in the Little Theater of the Upper Iowa University library at 8 p.m. Contestants present original oratory with prizes of 30 and 20 dollars. Two top speakers advance to the State Forensic contests in the second week of March. All college students may participate.
Traffic Volume Outgrows Road Types in Iowa
Des Moines report shows rural primary system miles with 1500+ vehicles daily nearly trebling from 1947 to 1953, rising from 1569 to 3373 miles. Heaviest segment at highways 6 65 and 64 junction near Des Moines with 10600 vehicles daily.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Gerald Bogan
Iowa Good Roads Association
Bogan
Highway Commission
Music Auditions at Cornell Offer Scholarships
Mt. Vernon announces auditions for Cornell College Conservatory of Music on Feb. 19. First prize 200 dollars and second prize 100 dollars for study in voice piano organ or orchestral and band instruments. Open to seniors and graduates with high school juniors possible if admission exam given. Eight minutes per audition judge panel includes conservatory faculty. Lunch provided and campus housing arranged for overnight stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
Cornell College Conservatory of Music
Paul Beckhelm
Conservatory
Beckhelm
Cornell Conservatory
Cornell
Midwest Development Workshop Is Planned
Des Moines hosts a Midwest Industrial Development workshop at the Savery hotel on February 4.Sponsored by the U S Chamber and the Des Moines Chamber, it aims to help small and medium Midwest communities attract industries and jobs.Over 300 business and civic leaders from eight states, including Illinois Iowa Kansas Minnesota Missouri Nebraska South Dakota and Wisconsin, are expected to attend.Gov Leo Hoegh of Iowa will open the event after an introduction by John D Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Savery Hotel
Des Moines
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Leo Hoegh
Iowa
John D. Adams
Swenson Heads to Cairo to Visit Kin Abroad
Decorah resident Theodore W. Swenson travels to Cairo to see his son in law H. K. Eldin and daughter with two grandchildren. He will also visit sister Helga Swenson, a teacher at the American school in Wiesbaden Germany.
Marion High School Quill Benefit Show At Marion Theater
The tenth annual Quill benefit by Marion High School and the senior class, with Gilbert Rath as theater manager, will present February 1 and 2 at the Marion theater. A technicolor film The Stars and Stripes Forever about John Philip Sousa stars Clifton Webb, plus an hour vaudeville featuring school talent. Tickets are sold by senior class members. a matinee for school children is scheduled the first afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion High School
Marion Theater
Gilbert Rathsome
John Philip Sousa
Clifton Webb
Advics
Fourth Annual Civic Oration Contest Set
The fourth annual civic oration contest for Marion students will be held in the Lincoln auditorium on May 6. John Fowler leads the event with the theme What Makes America Great. Fifth through junior high pupils compete with trophies for individuals and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
The
Modern Woodmen of America
Lincoln Auditorium
John Fowler
America
Prairie Chapel WSCS Meeting at Church Thursday
Prairie Chapel WSCS will meet at the church Thursday at 11 30. A noon picnic will be served with Mrs Norman Falcon as hostess assisted by Mrs Harry Sivers and Blanche Balderston. Mrs Perry Wells leads the lesson and Mrs Paul Martin conducts the devotional period.
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Prairie Chapel Wscs
Norman Falcon
Harry Sivers
Blanche Balderston
Perry Wells
Paul Martin
Try Pangburn's TV Candy One Twenty Five Cent Box
Sorg Drug advertises Pangburn's TV Candy in a one twenty five cent box offer. The brief note highlights a promotional price at the drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pangburn
Sorg
Marion Camp Fire Leaders Meet Tuesday at Church Basement
The Marion Camp Fire Leaders and Sponsors Association will convene on Tuesday at 7:30 in the basement of the Marion Christian church to discuss upcoming activities and support efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Marion Christian Church
White Christmas Matinee at Orion Theater Monday
Advertisement notes a special matinee of White Christmas on Monday at 2 30 PM at the Orion Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orion Theater
Excelsior Club Plans Friday Family Picnic
Excelsior Agriculture and Literary club meets at Marion rural school Friday at 6 30 p m for a family picnic hosted by Harold Pedersen and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Agriculture and Literary Club
Marion Rural School
Harold Pedersens
Methodist Bible Study Class Meeting Friday
A Methodist church announces a Bible study class will meet Friday at 2 PM led by Mrs. Norman J. Waffle. The session aims to discuss scripture and foster fellowship within the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Norman J. Waffle
Methodist church groups gather for midweek meeting
Spiritual Life group meets in the upper church parlor on Wednesday at 1 p.m. The WSCS convenes at 1 30 with a dessert luncheon followed by a 2 p.m. business meeting. Priscilla circle will hostesses and many members present the program. Mrs. J T Yocom to lead the devotional period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spiritual Life Group
The
Methodist Church
WSCS
Priscilla Circle
J. T. Yocom
Presbyterian Women to Meet Wednesday Hostesses Named
The Presbyterian Women's organization will gather Wednesday at 1 30 p m with Mrs John L Gritzner presiding A dessert luncheon will be served and Mrs C De Jong will lead the program Circle One members will serve as hostesses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Women's Organization
John L. Gritzner
C. de Jong
Circle One
Ameigo Club Luncheon Meeting Tuesday at 1 PM
Ameigo club will meet with Mrs. Arthur E. Crew Tuesday at 1 p.m. for luncheon. Mrs. George Reichard will present the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameigo Club
Arthur E. Crew
George Reichard
Couple Wed in Anamosa Nupials
Couple wed at Anamosa Saturday morning as Mrs Vedette Jacobs of Marion and W J McClean of Cedar Rapids exchange vows. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Ray Beadle of Marion. Bride wore a light blue two piece suit with pink rose corsage. she is a Boston store clerk. Groom works for a Cedar Rapids automobile firm. They will reside in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vedette Jacobs
Marion
W. J. McClean
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa
Ray Beadle
Boston
McClean
Baptist White Cross Society Meeting at Church
The Baptist White Cross Society will hold a church meeting Thursday at 1 p.m. Members are asked to attend for the discussion and planning session at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist White Cross Society
Marion Family Prepares for Iceland Trip
Mrs. Robert H. Sublett of Marion and her four children plan to depart before February 1 to join Mr. Sublett in Iceland where he is employed on a government project. The Subletts own a Marion home and have lived there seven years. They must arrange clothing, housing, passports, and care for pets, including cats, kittens, Napoleon the rooster, and the children's farm duties. The children attend the Marion rural school and the family expects to return after the assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sublett
Marion
Iceland
Mr. Sublett
Robert
Sublett
Thomas
Cecil
Elsie
Robert H. Sublett
Robert K
Cecil R
Thomas J
Page Engineering Company
Washington, D.C
Iowa State College
ISC
Subletts
Napoleon
Martin's Creek Club to Meet for Dessert Luncheon
Martin's Creek Community club plans a dessert luncheon with Mrs. Murray Fawcett of route 3 Cedar Rapids on Thursday at 1 30 p m. The meeting is held at the Cedar Rapids residence of Mrs Fawcett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin's Creek
Reading Circle Schedule With Mrs Gritzner Friday
Reading Circle meets Friday at 2 30 with Mrs John L Gritzner presiding. Mrs Harry Snell directs the program.
Legion Picnic and Meetings Planned by Marion Post 298 Group
Marion Post 298 American Legion auxiliary and families will picnic Monday at 6 30 p.m. in the Legion hall. The auxiliary executive committee meets at 7 30 p.m. followed by post and auxiliary meetings at 8. Mrs Arthur B Nolisch chairs the supper committee with assistants Mines C J Kassler E A Horner Ruby Young Hugh T Hutton and Reuten A Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Post
American Legion
Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Arthur B. Nolisch
C. J. Kassler
E A. Horner
Ruby Young
Hugh T. Hutton
Reuten A. Armstrong
Farmers State Bank to Hold Annual Stockholders Meeting
The Farmers State Bank will hold its annual meeting for stockholders on Monday at 7 30 p m at the bank. The proposal to increase capitalization will not be discussed at this meeting and will be considered at a later stockholders meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers State Bank
City Council to Meet Monday at 7 PM
The city council will convene Monday at 7 p.m. in City Hall to discuss ongoing local measures and public concerns. Officials urge residents to attend and participate.
Handicraft Club Meeting Notice
Handicraft club No. 1 will meet with Mrs. Alice Stickley Friday at 7 30 p m.
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Handicraft Club No. 1
Alice Stickley
Rural Homemakers Club Picnic Meeting Planned
The Rural Homemakers club will meet with Mrs. Donald Beck on Thursday at 10:30 for a picnic luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Homemakers Club
Donald Beck
Names of Five Women Featured in Society Notes
Sue Holmes Young Phyllis Carl son Carol Ellen Tilp and Janet Gordon are listed as individuals in the society notes. No additional context or events accompany the names in the fragment.
St. Pauls Lutheran Sets Dual Morning Services
St Pauls Lutheran will hold two morning worship services at 8 and 10 30 starting February 6 with Sunday school and Bible classes at 9 15 on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
Colfax Circle of Grove City Rebekah Lodge Meeting
Colfax circle of Grove City Rebekah Lodge No. 35 will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. F. E. Luse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax Circle
Grove City
Rebekah Lodge No
F. E. Luse
Festrial Club Meeting Programmings and Notes
The festrial club will meet with Mrs. Atlen R. McElwain Tuesday. Mrs. Stanley Nielsen will present a program on Ideal Winter Vacation Spots. Response to roll call will be with Packing Tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlen R. McElwain
Stanley Nielsen
C. O. P. Club Meets Tuesday Evening
The C. O. P. club will gather Tuesday at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Philip Morriss hosting. Mrs. Ronald Schueler will present the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. P. Club
Philip Morrris
Ronald Schueler
Centennial Encampment Guests Cedar Rapids Supper
Centennial Encampment No 91 and its auxiliary are guests of Linn Encampment of Cedar Rapids Monday at 6 30 for a supper. Later Marion lodge will install Linn Encampment and auxiliary officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Cedar Rapids
Marion Lodge
Residence Sale at 1160 Eleventh Street to Fairleys
Mr and Mrs Elmer Fisher sold their residence at 1160 Eleventh Street to Mr and Mrs Lea Fairley. The sale was arranged by Brockman and McGowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Fisher
Eleventh Street
Lea Fairley
Brockman and McGowan
North Star Homemakers Club Meeting Notice
North Star Homemakers club will meet with Mrs. Leonard Pike on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the afternoon gathering to discuss upcoming activities and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Star Homemakers Club
Leonard Pike
Emersons Move Into Near-Complete 2455 Tenth Ave Home
Mr and Mrs R M Emerson moved this weekend into their residence at 2455 Tenth Avenue which is nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Emerson
Tenth Avenue
Ellis admitted for observation at St Luke's Hospital
Jack W. Ellis of 807 Eighth Avenue has entered St Luke's Hospital for observation and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack W. Ellis
Eighth Avenue
St. Luke’s Hospital
Electa Circle to Meet Tuesday at 2 P.M.
The Electa circle of King's Daughters will meet with Mrs. Carl G Heiken on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Mrs. L S Dove will lead the devotional period and Mrs. Fay Bailey will present the lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa Circle of
King’s Daughters
Carl G. Heiken
L. S. Dove
Fay Bailey
Brockman Visit From Independence Parents Busy Weekend
Visit by Mr and Mrs Earl T Brockman of Independence to see their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Charles Boquist. Mrs Brockman traveled to Des Moines to visit sister Mrs O G Meyer while Mr Brockman stayed in Marion.
Clever Homemakers Club Meeting Announcement
The Clever Homemakers club will meet with Mrs. Leland Burns on Tuesday afternoon for an exchange of dessert recipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clever Homemakers Club
Leland Burns
Marion Band Boosters Meet in High School Gym
The Marion Band Boosters schedule a meeting Monday at 7 30 p.m. in the high school girls gymnasium. A musical program is planned and refreshments will be served.
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Marion Band
California trip for Biesecker family to visit son
Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Biesecker depart Monday for California to visit their son Chief Petty Officer Robert Biesecker and his family in Oakland and to travel to Los Angeles and other Western points.
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California
J. O. Biesecker
West Coast
Robert Biesecker
Oakland
Calif
Los Angeles
West
Home for Weekend Iowa State Teachers Students
Home for the weekend from Cedar Falls include Shirley Post and Ann as part of the group visiting the campus and friendly circle.
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Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Shirley Post
Ann
Marion Chapter to Install Officers in Masonic Temple
Ora Chamberlain and John S Heerner will be installed Thursday evening as worthy matron and patron of Marion Chapter No 183 Order of Eastern Star. Lila Dice will install matron Mildred Sutera installing marshal Leona Kriegermeier chaplain and Edna Roberts organist. Dinner at 6 15 precedes the installation in the temple dining room. Reservations with Ruth Maier or Hannah Cone.
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Ora Chamberlain
John S. Heerner
Masonic
Tomle
Marion
Order of Eastern Star
Lila Dice
Mildred Sutera
Leona Kriegermeier
Edna Roberts
Poultry Board Executive Meeting Attended by Hugh Gordon
Hugh Gordon will attend an executive meeting of the Poultry and Egg National Board in Chicago over the weekend to discuss industry issues and policy directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Gordon
Poultryland Egg National Board
Chicago
Iowa Physicists Join Balloon Cosmic Ray Tests
University of Iowa physicists take part in a Navy and AEC sponsored series of balloon flights to record cosmic ray activity at altitudes of 17 to 19 miles from Goodfellow Air Force Base near San Angelo Texas. James Van Allen leads SUI efforts and his balloon assisted rocket technique aims to extend measurements beyond prior bounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Goodfellow Air Force Base
San Angelo
Texas
SUI
Office of Naval Research
Atomic Energy Commission
James van Allen
Greenland
Termohlen Named Possible U S Agricultural Attache Tokyo
W D Termohlen, formerly of Storm Lake Iowa, is mentioned as a candidate for the U S agricultural attache post in Tokyo. He has served with the USDA since 1933 and heads the poultry division of the Agricultural Marketing Service. Senator Martin of Iowa backs his qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. D. Termohlen
Storm Lake
U. S
Tokyo
Termohlen
USDA
The
Agricultural Marketing Service
Iowa State College
Benson
Wolf Ladejinsky
Sen. Martin
Iowa
Fear of Dentists Focus of Iowa Course for Dentists
In Iowa City a post graduate course in children's dentistry will run Monday to Friday at the University of Iowa. Dr Kenneth E Wessels explains the course brings latest research to general practitioners. Psychologists and psychiatrists discuss normal and problem child behavior and methods to handle fear in the dental office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Kenneth E. Wessels
Ontra
SUI
Ralph H. Ojemann
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
Frank E. Coburn
Wessels
College of Dentistry
SUI Hospital School For
Operas at Teachers College Offer Light English Works
Iowa State Teachers College music department presents two light operas in English Mozart’s Bastien and Bastienne and Bohuslav Martinů’s Comedy on the Bridge. Performances are Thursday and Friday January 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. in the college auditorium. Bastien and Bastienne follows a shepherdess, her lover, and a conjurer. Comedy on the Bridge centers on five people on a bridge between warring nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Mozart
Boheslav Artinu
Department of Music
Iowa State Teachers College
Bastien
Bastienne
Martini
Iowa lawmakers weigh tax shifts and industry drive
Legislators debate funding options with Elthon favoring sales tax growth while Hoegh backs broadening industry appeal. Disputes loom over union shop and labor law changes as bystanders note agriculture remains central. A Clinton representative dies prompting a special election.
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Elthon
Hoegh
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Clarence Sun
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Dial
Clarence Company
Iowa Independent TelePhone Association
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Clarence T Company
Frank Fisher
Jessie Zager
J. E. Shriver
Charles Kembel
Brindley
USA
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Marion News
M. FE. O. Club
Bernard Port
English Boulevard
Marion Lodge No
Reading Circle
Harry Snell
Trojan Lodge
A. F
A. M
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Chamberlain
Heefner
Tokyo Ag
Great Midwest
St. Lawrence Seaway
Elthan
Senate
Arthur C. Hanson
House
Hanson
William N. Judd
Clinton
Judd
Claude Oberman
Yarmouth
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Burlington
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