Hutchison Son Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
Lt Col Robert G. Hutchison, an Iowa State College engineering graduate, has been promoted from major to lieutenant colonel after three and a half years in service with four months overseas in England. His wife Bernice Hillerege remains in Marion with her parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hillerege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Hutchison
Twelfth Street
Rober G. Hutchison
Iowa State College
England
Bernice Hillerege
Marion
Kenneth Hillerege
W.S.C.S Meetings Held Across Divisions
The Methodist Women's society divisions meet Wednesday at various times and locations. Comforter division gathers at 2 pm with Mrs. Elmer Seeves in Keystone. Loyal division meets at 2 30 pm with Mrs. Charles Granger at 1073 Sixth Street. Rainbow and Sunshine divisions assemble at 12 30 pm at Thomas Park for potluck dinners, with the day concluding in Badham’s north Marion home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Methodist Women’s Society
Elmer Seeves
Keystone
E. E. Badham
Marion
Loyal
Charles Granger
Sixth Street
Rainbow
Sunshine
Thomas Park
Marion Gazette delivery contacts after evening hours
Marion Gazette readers are asked to report irregularities in deliveries after 6 p.m. during the coming week to Charles Kurt at 2286 W. Avon Sara Nott, 850W, appears in an advertisement. Mrs. Clara Dunt travels to Cresco to spend the Fourth with her children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
The
Gazette
Charles Kurt
Clara Dunt
Cresco
Donald and
Jean Ann Dunt
Food Sale by Keystone Division of Methodist Church
Food sale at Nickeson Exchange store at 10 30 on July 8 sponsored by the Keystone division of the Methodist church. Advertisement notes social visits include Mrs. Ashley Williams traveling to Manly to see Mrs. Verna Davis Boutelle. Various guests and local residents are described visiting over the Fourth of July and plans for society meetings are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Division
The
Methodist Church
Nickeson Exchange
Ashley Williams
Manly
Verna Davis Boutelle
Presbyterian Ladies Meet Wednesday at 1 PM
Rural Garden club plans a Friday gathering at 2 PM with Mrs. Sebern. Response will feature patriotic quotations and readings. The Hawk will present "The History National Anthem" and an otic quiz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Sebern
Methodist official board meeting announced
The Methodist official board will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the church. The Rev. James P. Gable will be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
James P. Gable
Junior American Legion Auxiliary Picnic at Thomas Park
The Junior American Legion auxiliary plans a picnic Monday at 5 30 p m at Thomas Park. Members are urged to attend and enjoy a relaxed evening with fellow volunteers and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Thomas Park
Bond drive updates for Mount Marion and Marion township workers
The report notes early subscriptions in the fifth war bond drive. Marion township shows $43,218.50 and Mount Marion workers $25,171.95 pledged, almost reaching the target before the official drive opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Bunting Family Reunion Set for July at Thomas Park
The ninth annual Bunting reunion will take place July 16 at Thomas Park. A picnic dinner is planned for 1 p.m. Attendees unable to attend should send greetings to secretary Mrs. Ben Cummins of Marion to be read at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunting
Thomas Park
Ben Cummins
Marion
Shower for Miss Oxley at Goodyear home
Mrs. George S. Goodyear hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower Friday at her Marion area home for Kathleen Oxley, the bride elect. Assisted by Mrs. Harry Dunn, Marion Brotemarkie, and Mr. Orlan Hann, guests were served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Oxley
George S. Goodyear
Marion
Kathleen Oxley
Marion Chamber Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Closings
The Marion Chamber of Commerce says city businesses will close Tuesday for the Fourth. Groceries and meat markets stay open Monday evening. Drug stores close 1 to 5 pm. The rationfree in Chamber rooms will be closed all day. Dry cleaning service continues. Call 79 Marion for Marion Cleaners and Laundry Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Marion
Chamber of Commerce
Marion Cleaners and Laundry Inc
Weekend visit and family updates in Iowa City ads
Marilyn Fontaine attends a university party in Iowa City and stays for the weekend with friends. Advertisements seek part time and full time laundry help at Marion Cleaners and Laundry Inc. Edward Singer of Minneapolis and B J Peterson of Duluth visit John McLane home with Barbara Lee. wives travel back due to mother’s illness. Mrs McLane hospitalized at St Luke's. Advertisements note Fourth of July picnic plans and storms with a large selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Fontaine
Iowa City
Edward Singer
Minneapolis
B. J. Peterson
Duluth
Barbara Lee
John McLane
Mrs. McLane
St. Luke’s Hospital
Local church class gathers at park for evening service
The Christian church service class will meet Thursday at 4 30 p m at Thomas park A picnic supper will be served at 6 The man seeks a daily ride to Cedar Rapids around 7 30 a m and will share expenses Call 144W after 7 p m for details
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Thomas Park
Cedar ‘Rapids
Weekend Visits Highlight Pillard-Drexler Event
Cynthia Drexler spent the weekend in Central City hosped with relatives and attended the Pillard-Drexler event. Mary Frederick of Mt. Vernon visited Saturday with her maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Luther Rinard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Drexler
Central City
Tony
Mary Frederick
Mt. Vernon
Luther Rinard
Ladies Progressive Club to Meet Thursday Afternoon
The Ladies Progressive club of the Dry Creek neighborhood will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. William Stillions to discuss community plans and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Progressive Club
Dry Creek
William Stillions
Cheerful Companions Missionary Guild Meeting Postponed
A scheduled meeting of the Christian church Cheerful Companions Missionary Guild has been postponed until July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Cheerful Companions Missionary Guild
Mrs Carroll Roberts Hosts Dinner for Claire Roberts Dinner Guests East of Marion
Mrs Carroll Roberts entertains at her home east of Marion for her daughter Yeoman Claire Roberts of Great Lakes Illinois. Guests include Dorothy Runkle of Minneapolis Loyce and Eileen Schenken Mrs Minnie Schenken and Mrs Bertha Schrimper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Roberts
Marion
Yeoman
Claire Roberts
Great Lakes
Ill
Dorothy Runkle
Minneapolis
Loyce
Eileen Schenken
Minnie Schenken
Bertha Schrimper
Henke couple attend Methodist camp at Clear Lake
The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Henke have gone to the Methodist camp at Clear Lake where he will be dean of the area school for leaders of church recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Henke
Clear Lake
Area School For Leaders of Church Recreation
Keith Jacobs Stationed in Boston for Further Training
F. C. R. (3/c) Keith Jacobs, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Jacobs, is now stationed at Boston for further training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Jacobs
H. C. Jacobs
Boston
Missing Lt Russell Ruff Reported After Naval Collision
Maquoketa dispatch reports Lt Russell Ruff, 34, missing Friday night after an accident at sea. Ruff, a Navy scout who entered service a year ago, served on a minesweeper and is believed to have been involved in a collision between his ship and another. He previously coached at Allenue High, Ta high school, and Lincoln High School in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
J.g.) Ruff
Iowa Health Dept Urges Precautions To Prevent Tetanus Deaths
Des Moines AP reports the Iowa state health department urged residents to take simple infection precautions as tetanus deaths have most often occurred in warm months, particularly June and during Indian summer, urging vigilance this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Health Department
Ration Board Trouble in Sioux City
Idaow mess men to hold a special meeting at 3 a.m. Sunday to organize a new ration board under the OPA 1 system after the completion of board members and the removal of all ration documents to the district office in Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Idaow
Sale of Liquor Permits Not Up To Expectations
DES MOINES AP reports that workers at 177 liquor stores say permit sales have been slower than expected with many waiting to buy permits and merchandise together. No figures are yet available and reports will take time. Permit sales will continue through July. on August 1 stores revert to selling permits only on non whisky weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Commission
Delegates Debate 1940 Convention and Wartime Coverage
Ilowa delegates discussed Dewey Bricker and Warren, with Warren viewed as ready for a 1948 bid if the ticket falters. Views on Hoover’s 1940 role and Luce's G I Joe talk sparked debate. Wartime press coverage revealed AP, UP, INS bureaus and Western Union feeds across Stevens hotel and stadium, with global news loops from London and Chungking via San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Miller
Washington
Chicago
Dallas
Pai
Western Union
London
New York
San Francisco
Chungking
Camp Dodge Closes Induction Center After 3 Years
DES MOINES Camp Dodge ceased operations as an induction center at midnight Friday. Lt. Col. Orson B. Powers relinquished command to Maj. Paul V. Davis and left for an unannounced 30 day assignment at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. More than 130000 Iowans wore Army uniforms at Camp Dodge during Powers tenure. Final electees were processed Friday as Iowa selectees head to Fort Snelling Fort Leavenworth or another facility.
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Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Army
Orson B. Powers
Paul V. Davis
Fort Leonard Wood
Co. Power
Iowa
Fort Des Moines
War Department
Col. Powers
Washington
Fort Snelling
Minn
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
J. Bares
Press gallery chiefs supervise convention press setup
Supt. Harold Beckley of the senate press gallery and Supt. Bill Donaldson of the house press gallery oversaw press arrangements after the newspapermen convention. About 1,500 radio workers were accommodated as Western Union relayed 350,000 words daily from its Stevens hotel bureaus and a second bureau in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Beckley
Senate Press Gallery
Bill Donaldson
House Press Gallery
Western Union
Stevens Hotel
Elkader Airman First To Reach Russia
Special to The Gazette Lt. John Hommell of Elkader, son of Dr. and Mrs. P. A. Hom mell, is noted as the first unit to reach Russian soil in the current drive. He writes of the landscape, the people, and pride in serving with a unit praised for its conduct and drilling. Hommell was appointed to West Point in 1938 and graduated in 1942 with high honors.
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Gazette
Elkader
John Hommell
P. A. V. Hommell
Hommerl
West Point
Henry O. Talle
Decorah
Drowning safety guidance for small boats and storms
The article cautions boaters to inspect craft, avoid storm ventures, seek safety before storms, and not overload or stand while casting or hoisting anchors. It warns against using oversized motors on small boats and emphasizes staying seated to prevent capsizing while afloat in rough water.
Missing Lt. Robert Krumm of Van Horne Listed
Lt. Robert Krumm 26 is reported missing since June 21 after a bomb raid over par a Papua. He led a March 2, 1944 operation and declined a captain’s assignment. A B-17 crew graduate, Krumm served at Middletown air depot and Harrisburg night school before cadet training at Maxwell and Decatur. He sailed for overseas in January and has brothers Bud and Donald in service. Keith and Dorothy at home.
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van Horne
Robert Krumm
Para
J. H. Krumm
Donald Krumm
Ag Nang Bina
Blythefield
Calif
Krumm
Middletown
Harrisburg
Maxwell Field
Decatur
Ala
Seymour
Ind
Ephrata
Wash
Rapid City
S. C
Bud Krumm
Texas
Keith
Dorothy
Eileéh Brurham
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Cedar Rapids
California
Cabbage Prices Most Violated in Des Moines
Des Moines OPA district reports cabbages had the most price violations in June with 177 instances above ceiling. Other items showing violations included pineapple juice 114, tomato juice 110, and canned tomatoes 101. A survey of 2,079 stores found 67.5 percent in full compliance. a July survey will focus on meat prices and price tagging.
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Des Moines
OPA
Walter D. Kline
Cab
Summer Workshop to Open at Iowa U
A postwar readjustment in secondary education workshop will open Monday at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Directed by Prof. L. A. Van Dyke the program runs until July 21 with school administrators and teachers from six states attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
L. A. van Dyke
College of Education
Roosevelt Signs 4 Percent Land Bank Loan Measure
President Roosevelt signed a bill fixing the interest rate on land bank commissioner loans at 4 percent after June 30, aligning with federal land banks on first mortgages. The change raises the rate from 3.5 percent and avoids a July 1 increase to 5 percent, placing commissioner loans on second mortgages at the same level.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Land Bank Commissioner
Federal Land Banks
Eastern Iowa Counties Name State Delegates
Special to The Gazette. Jones county Republicans reelect Warren Reese as chairman and Mrs. S H Ellison as vice president at the county convention. Miles named secretary treasurer. Delegates to the Des Moines state convention July 14 include Reese Lozier Pearson Rhinehart Trevarthen Fowler Strawman Remsey Ruhl Norton Story Niles Davis Parke Ogden Graves Tudor Miles Hill Hodoval Ellingson Holcomb Smith Onslow Lincoln Wyoming and many others. Democratic chairman Dr Donald J Goer presided with Roy Smith as secretary. State delegates named include Carr Goen Bronson Swift Schug Miller Cramer Weiler Keegan Bush Coleman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Warren J. Reese
Jones County
Republican Central Committee
S. H. Ellison
Martelle
Frank E. Miles
Olin
Des Moines
Reese
Gilman F. Lozier
W. L. Pearson
B. E. Rhinehart
A. N. Trevarthen
J. K
Carl Anderson
Herman J. Preston
A. W. Stearns
Thomas R. Holbert
Donald J. Goer
Manchester
Kith Roy Smith
Delhi
Hubert Carr
Dr. Goen
Henry Bronson
H. J. Swift
R. W. Schug
Miller
A. K. Cramer
James Weiler
John Keegan
Ray E. Bush
Ray Coleman
Marengo Iowa GOP elects county committee leaders
Marengo F C Allen of North English Friday was elected chairman of the Iowa county Republican central committee Emma James Williamsburg was named vice chairman H W Swift Marengo secretary and Everett James Marengo treasurer Chosen delegates to the state were Frank Allen R E Jones J L Swift Frank Cook R R Hibbs S N Boland Claude Cook Emma James Eunice Schroeder Julia Wanamaker Fred McCullough F R Plank W W Lauer R G Litzenberg Charles Engbert Vivian Brown M W Felton Grant Olson Henry Wahl G D Williams Ervin Langlas Henry Witte Glenn Ellis and Will Ehrle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
F. C. Allen
North English
Iowa County Republican Central Committee
Emma James
Williamsburg
H. W. Swift
Everett James
Frank Allen
R. E. Jones
J. L. Swift
Frank Cook
R. R. Hibbs
S. N. Boland
Claude Cook
Eunice Schroed
Elkader Republicans name state convention delegates list
At the Clayton county gathering Republicans selected delegates to the state convention including A. J. Johnson George Schmidt L A Meder E W Carlson W W T Davidson M T Hamilton J 4 Matthews H J Esch Ernest Hugo Oelke W A Meyers F Walter E C Schroeder H T eer Lorna Bollman Vern Marting A Meser T E Hartwick Andrew Yearous C A Benson Charles Milham G W Hunt Julia Adams John Adams James Adams Je T OBrien Logan Blyard G W Pilkington H H Albeck Dr Robert Jassman D W Meier At the Democratic county convention delegates J R Tracy F H Howard Mrs Florence Rehm Dr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
Clayton County
A. J. Johnson
George Schmidt
L. A. Meder
E. W. Carlson
W. W. T Davidson
M. T. Hamilton
J. 4. Matthews
H. J. Esch
Ernest A Hugo Oelke
W. A. Meyers
F. Walter
E. C. Schroeder
H. T. Eer
Lorna ‘Bollman
Vern Marting
A. Meser
T. E. Hartwick
Andrew Yearous
C. A. Benson
Charles Milham
G. W. Hunt
Julia Adams
John Adams
James Adams
Je T. O’brien
Logan Bliyard
G. W. Pilkington
H H. Albeck
Robert Jassman
D. W. Meier
J. R. Tracy
F. H. Howard
Florence Rehm
Republican Convention Names and Delegates in Manchester
Dr. M E Dittmer of Colesburg chaired the Republican gathering in Manchester on Friday with E W Williams named secretary. State delegates elected include E W Williams, Harry G Utley, Abbie M Howard, and George S Banta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
M. E. Dittmer
Colesburg
County Central Committee
E. W. Williams
Harry G. Utley
Abbie M. Howard
George S. Banta
Party delegates named by Wapello Louisa Republicans
Special to The Gazette reports the Republicans electing state delegates with L R Pierce as chairman and Edith Kelly as secretary. Delegates include H M Griffin, L R Pierce, Nora Smith, C L McClurkin, C E Pierce, E V Humphrey, John Jenkins, Harry Kelly, O D Johnson, R J Barnes, C D Davis, Pauline Foss, Ray Greene, and Ray Whisley. Democrats choose B H Shearer as chairman, Harold McCormick as vice chairman, and Jim Cotter as secretary.
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Gazette
Wapello
Louisa County
L. R. Pierce
Edith Kelly
Dr. H. M. Griffin
Nora Smith
C. L. McClurkin
C. E. Pierce
E. V. Humphrey
John Jenkins
Harry Kelly
O. D. Johnson
R. J. Barnes
C. D. Davis
Pauline Foss
Ray Greene
Ray Whisley
Delegates named for Winneshiek county state convention
Special to The Ganette Winneshiek county Republican delegates headed to the Des Moines state convention include A C Lynch Everett Miller Frank R Miller C N Houck Walter M Strand J A Nelson H F Barthell W M Allen Lloyd Strand and O O Rue The Democratic delegation lists Mrs T H Goheen J W Neuzil Joseph Koch Rev C F Edwards Harry Haugen E P Shea George Harms M J Klein Lore tto McGary and J A Huber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganette
Decorah
Winneshiek County
Des Moines
A. C. Lynch
Everett Miller
Frank R. Miller
C. N. Houck
Walter M. Strand
J. A. Nelson
H. F. Barthell
W. M. Allen
Lloyd Strand
O. O. Rue
T. H. Goheen
J. W. Neuzil
Joseph Koch
C. F
Juvenile Crime Rates Show Higher Shares Under 21
Nebergall notes Iowa figures appear slightly high, with 13 percent of murder arrests, 37 percent of thefts, 29 percent of arson, 27 percent forgery, 40 percent robbery, 56 percent burglary, and 65 percent car thefts involving youths under 21. Summer brings more cases as youths seek cars, freedom, and money, fueling crime amid warm months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebergall
Iowa
Burns Prove Fatal in Farm Accident
Oskaloosa dispatch reports Walter, hospitalized with burns from a Friday farm accident, died from his injuries. The incident occurred on the farm premises, with no further details provided on victims or cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
INS
Walter Hosps
Chaplain Mullan Praises Air Corps Morale and Faith
A WW II era interview with Chaplain Mullan notes strong morale among American air crews and concern for home life. He urges families to shield servicemen from homefront troubles and explains servicemen seek religious guidance both overseas and on the way home. Born in Mason City he studied in Rome and Cedar Rapids before joining the clergy. He plans to report to Miami Beach for reassignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Father Mullan
Air Corps
Mason City
Mullan
St. Joseph's High
Loras College
Lee
North American College
Rome
Cedar Rapids
Italy
Charles Mullan
Miami Beach
Fewer Truck Drivers Reported in State Safety Update
Des Moines report from the license division of the state department of public safety notes a 25 percent drop in the number of truck drivers. The notice highlights workforce shortages affecting transportation operations and regulatory compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
State Department of Public Safety
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