Birmingham Succeeds Huston As Revenue Collector For Iowa
President Roosevelt nominated Edward H. Birmingham of Sioux City to be internal revenue collector for the Iowa district. He will succeed Charles D. Huston who has led the state central committee for 13 years. Birmingham, a Democratic chairman in the Ninth district and Sioux City livestock commissioner, will receive 7000 dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Edward H. Birmingham
Sioux City
Iowa
Charles D. Huston
State Central Committee
Birmingham
Livestock Commission
Hennings Mark Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary
KEYSTONE Mr and Mrs Frank Hennings quietly observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary Monday at their Keystone home. He was born May 6 1860 in Scott County and moved to Benton County at age nine. She Ida Ruetz born January 15 1865 in Germany came to America at age twelve. They wed July 7 1881 at Vinton and farmed near Keystone until retirement 44 years ago. They have an adopted daughter Mrs Paul Hellwig and three grandchildren Frank Ruth and Roland Hellwig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
Frank Hennings
Mr. Hennings
Scott County
Benton County
Hennings
Ida Ruetz
Germany
Vinton
Paul Hellwig
Frank
Ruth Hellwig
Roland Hellwig
Jordan, Ia
Iowa Revenue Official Huston Hospitalized in Des Moines
Charles D. Huston internal revenue collector for Iowa has been a Mercy hospital patient since last Wednesday. He was seriously ill on admission but has shown considerable improvement in recent days according to hospital authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Charles D. Huston
Iowa
Internal Revenue Collector
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids political veteran Huston served as Iowa party chair
Huston of Cedar Rapids, 79, has led Des Moines post for eight years and was Iowa Democratic chairman in 1932 when the state went fully Democratic for the first time in 40 years. He previously served as postmaster and four term Cedar Rapids mayor, a longtime newspaper man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huston
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Toledo
Dog Faithful To Mate In Distress
Des Moines AP describes a faithful dog guiding a companion to a river bank where a hook snagged the lip while attempting to reach a bacon bait. The helper dog urged the fisherfolk to follow, and after the hook was removed the two dogs ran off together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fred Wallace
Here
Wallace
Army Helmet Contract Awarded for Davenport Firm
The War Department announced a $75 700 84 defense contract to Sears Saddlery of Davenport Iowa for producing helmets for the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Iowa Concern
Washington
National Defense
Sears Saddlery Company of
Davenport
War Department
Ferris Elected South English Superintendent After Gardner’s Death
Arthur H. Ferris, former school superintendent in the community, is elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William H. Gardner, becoming the new superintendent of South English schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Ferris
William H. Gardner
Blaze Damages Manchester Building
Fire at the Manchester Cloud Motor and Manchester Maytag building caused about 7500 in damage. The blaze began around midnight, with volunteers moving 6 new cars and 20 used autos to safety while 40 new washing machines and equipment were destroyed. Upper story protected from collapse as repairs will restart. Traffic diverted on Highway 20 and nearby courthouse and adjacent structures escaped damage apart from smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Cloud Motor Company
Manchester Maytag and Appliance Company
Leni
George
Feltes
Highway 20
Delaware County
Six Hurt In Head On Crash Near Manchester
Six persons were seriously injured in a two vehicle collision four miles west of Manchester on highway 20 Sunday afternoon. Injured are Russell Reich 30 Odebolt Jennie Horst 25 Wall Lake Elijah Randall 35 Odebolt J Alvin Reick 65 Odebolt Paul Kent 30 Odebolt and Jim Henry 28 Dubuque. Police say Henry tried to pass another car causing a head on crash with the Reich auto which ran into a ditch. Authorities warn injuries could be life changing for Reick Randall and Miss Horst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Willard Hospital
Russell Reich
Odebuilt
Jennie Horst
Wall Lake
Henry Horst
Elijah Or
Ervin Randall
J. Alvin Reick
Odebolt
Russell Reick
Randall
Paul Kent
Jim Henry
Dubuque
Henry
Reich
Reick
Heavy Rain Falls Near Center Point
Fair weather with low nineties expected for 24 hours in Iowa after Sunday highs of 94 at Atlantic and Clarinda and a 58 degree low at Decorah. Albia and Iowa City recorded .22 inches of rain while a heavy storm north of Center Point stalled traffic at 3:30 pm reducing visibility to zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Atlantic
Clarinda
Decorah
Albia
Iowa City
Center Point
Former Springville Banker Leo Patten Dies at 48
Leo N Patten 48 former Springville banker and Federal Discount Corp branch manager died at University hospital Sunday at 2 am He was a Methodist church member and held Masonic posts in Springville and Iowa City He is survived by his spouse daughter and grandson and by his parents and two brothers Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 4 pm at the Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial Park Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo N. Patten
Springville
Iowa City
University Hospital
Patten
Federal Discount Corporation
The
Methodist Church
A. F
A. M
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Oma Haines Patten
Keith H
John C. i, Allo
J. C. Patten
Rey
Oo City
Jay V
Chapel of Memories
Cedar Memorial Park
Cedar Ra
Oathout Funeral
Acme Investment Company Incorporation Notice
Legal notice for Acme Investment Company Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa. Articles authorize 10000 dollars capital, purpose to construct and manage real estate, commence business June 26 194? for 26 years, governed by four directors and annual stockholder meeting. Names and addresses of incorporators and directors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Investment Company
Cedar Rapids
Linn
Seid Corporation
Wetll
Towit
Third Ave
Cedar
Anne D Becker
Credapids
Lowe
Joseph M. Sinsiako
Care Lows Milling Co
Prena Sinaiko
Care Iowa Milling Co
Civisirectors Corporation
SOCK
Heceese Y Ad
Nichols Youth Killed In Highway Collision
Ronald James Porter a 17 year old Nichols high school athlete died in a highway collision two miles south of Nichols The crash also injured Lee Ulich 21 Porter was killed instantly Ulich suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Iowa City hospital A Nichols woman Mrs Earl Elder 53 sustained minor injuries in the other car Eleaine Elder was not injured
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Ronald James Porter
Nichols
Iowa
Porter
Lee Ulich
Fred Nesper
Ulich
Iowa City
Earl Elder
Eleaine Elder
Cavalry Reserve Officer Ordered to Fort Meade
Jack Spear, reserve officer in the U S cavalry, has been ordered to report to Fort Meade for duty. The dispatch notes his assignment follows a period of training and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Spear
U. S. Cavalry
Fort Meade
Funeral for Mrs. Catharine Stanton Held at Yocom Chapel
Funeral services for Mrs. Catharine Stanton were conducted Sunday at Yocom chapel by Rev. D. V. R. De Jong with burial in Oak Shade cemetery. Pallbearers were E. L. Wagner Albert Kullander Howard Titus and Harley F. Breed. Relatives attended from Cedar Rapids Vinton Marengo Lansing Waterloo LaCrosse and Chelsea among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton
Catherine Stanton
Yocom Chapel
D. V. R. de Jong
Oak Shade Cemetery
E. L. Wagner
Albert Kullander
Howard Titus
Harley F. Breed
John Jayne
Don Jayne
Carl Miller
Harry Jayne
Bette Oliver
Clayde Manly
Lansing
Moyer
Waterloo
Trevelyn White
Chelsea
Schroeders Leave Des Moines After Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs F B Schroeder of Des Moines who had been guests since Friday of Mrs Schroeder's parents Mr and Mrs W A Ladd returned home yesterday evening. Mr and Mrs W Ladd and their children Sack and Jean of Toledo were guests over the weekend of Mr Ladds parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Schroeder
Des Moines
Haines Couple Visits Here During Weekend
Mr and Mrs Richard Haines of Minneapolis spent the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred C Haines. Richard Haines will teach art next year at the Minneapolis School of Art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Haines
Minneapolis
Des Moines couple visit Huttons in town for weekend
Mr and Mrs Charlies Cook of Des Moines spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs George Hutton in their home, enjoying a local visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Charlies Cook
Des Moines
George Hutton
Mrs Ashley Williams Returns Home From Cedar Rapids Hospital
Mrs Ashley Williams is brought to her residence at 1705 Seventh Avenue after treatment for pneumonia at a Cedar Rapids hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Williams
Seventh Avenue
Cedar Rapids
City Council Meeting Tonight At City Hall
The city council will meet tonight at 7:30 in City Hall to discuss local matters.
Parks and Caldwells Return From Kinora Trip
Mr and Mrs Ralph Parks and Mr and Mrs Howard Caldwell came back Saturday after a motor trip to Kenora Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Parks
Howard Caldwell
Kenora
Canada
Family Dinner Held for Caldwell and Wright Families
A Sunday dinner brought together Mr. and Mrs. Ward Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Wright of Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Norton of Coggon in a shared gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Caldwell
Harley Wright
Chicago
Paul Norton
Coggon
Halstead Family Vacation Visit Reaches City
Dr and Mrs D W Conwell and daughters Jean and Joan of Halstead Kansas arrived Monday to spend part of their vacation at the home of Mrs Conwell's parents Mr and Mrs W R Barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Conwell
Jean
Joan
Halstead, Kan
Prouty Family Hosts Visit From Marquette
Mr and Mrs W L Prouty of Marquette arrived Friday to spend two weeks in the home of their son Milton Prouty. Mr and Mrs Jack Mills of Waterloo who visited over the Fourth of July in the Prouty home here have returned to their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Prouty
Marquette
Milton Prouty
Jack Mills
Waterloo
Prouty
New Books Available at Mario Public Library
The library lists new titles including From Many Conds Adamic Simplified Mechanical Drawing Crook Berlin Diary Shirer Americana Annual 1941 My Theodosia Anya Seton The Blue Cloak Bailey. Plus notices of local residents Mr and Mrs Fred Faunt returning Monday from Chicago and Mr Chester Solberg family returning to Rochester Minnesota after a visit here with Mrs Solberg’s relatives and Mrs Hanscom and Mrs Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mario Public Library
Adamic
Crook
Berlin
Shirer
Theodosia
Anya Seton
Bailey
Chester Solberg
Phyllis
Jerry
Rochester
Minn
Solberg
W. A. Hanscom
Richard Bristol
Ladies Union Luncheon Planned by Christian Church
The Ladies Union of the Christian church schedules a luncheon for Thursday at 12:30 at Thames Park. If rain prevents the park event, the luncheon will be held at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Union of the Christian Church
Thames Park
Sunday Visit For Mrs. Donald In Davenport
Mr and Mrs Blair Phillins and their son Richard along with Mr and Mrs Van Scory of Davenport spent Sunday with Mrs Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair Phillins
Richard
van Scory
Davenport
Donald
Marjorie Vahl Is Married in Austin Minnesota
Mrs. May Vahl announces the marriage of her daughter Marjorie Merle Vahl of Marion to Harry A. Relder of Cedar Rapids on June 29 at the Methodist church in Austin Minnesota. The ceremony was by Dr. Edward H. Knehane with attendance noted from Dows and Eau Claire connections. After a two week honeymoon in Wisconsin and Missouri they will live in Cedar Rapids. Also reported is the birth of a granddaughter June Maxine to Charles Maltas and his wife in Jesup. Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Bebee were held at Yocom chapel with burial in Prairieburg. A summer voice course recital by Rose Wilcox and fifty pupils closes with three songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Vahl
Eleventh Street
Marjorie Merle Vahl
Marion
Harry A. Relder
Cedar Rapids
Jennie Relder
San Diego
Calif
Methodist Church
Austin
Minn
Edward H. Knehane
Herman Meinders
Dows, Ia
Relder
School For the Deaf
Eau Claire
Wis
Meinders
Reider
Peterson Baking Company
Wisconsin
Missouri
Bebee
Fred Bebee
Yocom Chapel
W. R. DeJong
Presbyterian Church
Grove City Rebekah Lodge No. 35
Miles Sutera
Burton Emmons
Prairieburg Cemetery
W. J. Kuiper
Walter Blair
W. A. Quaas
C. S. McVey
S. L. Steamy
J. A. Sutera
J. M. Kline
Austin Case
Des Moines
H. F. Kohli
George Lewis Albright
Lisbon
E. M. Bebee
Springville
Walter Bebee
Lee Ireland
Elmer Kline
Anamosa
Frank Bebee
John Bebee
Orville Bebee
Waterloo
Elizabeth Bebee
Center Point
Kenneth Litts
Mount Vernon
George Longerbeam
Leola
Ida Andre
Mechanicsville
H. C. Bebee
Fred Taylor
Ely gathering features local residents at horseback ride and roast
Ely on Saturday evening hosts a casual horseback ride and wiener roast with participants Don Beadle Evelyn Howe Billie Thomas Nancy Ebien Hans com Edward Conrad Mildred Wickham Neal De Wees Maxine Brooks John M Howe Farley Frank Travis Marion and Margaret Lambertsen Cedar Rapids present for the social outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Don Beadle
Evelyn Howe
Billie Thomas
Nancy Ebien Hanscom
Edward Conrad
Mildred Wickham
Neal de Wees
Maxine Brooks
John M. Howe
Farley
Frank Travis
Marion
Margaret Lambertsen
Cedar Rapids
Hoskinses Adopt Infant Son Robert Gary
Mr and Mrs Ralph Hoskins of Marion area northeast reside adopt infant son Robert Gary in a local ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hoskins
Marion
Robert Gary
Marion chapter meeting of Linn County Fish and Game Club
The Marion chapter of the Linn County Fish and Game Club meets Tuesday at 8 p m at the home of Robert P Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Linn County Fish and Game Club
Robert P. Burns
Barnes Guests Return After Holiday Stay
Mr and Mrs Marion Barnes of Chicago have left the home of Mrs Bertha G Barnes after visiting since Independence Day. They returned to their Chicago residence Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Barnes
Chicago
Ratliffs Visit New Haven Ky Relative
Mr and Mrs Jack Ratliff and children Dorothy and Jack Jr travel to New Haven Kentucky to visit Mr Ratliff s father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Jack Ratliff
Dorothy and
Jack, Jr
New Haven, Ky
Mr. Ratliff
Cadet Titus to Leave for Des Moines and Pine Bluff
John Elliott Titus an aviation cadet in the army air corps will depart Wednesday for Des Moines and later in the week proceed to Pine Bluff Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Elliott Titus
Army Air Corps
Des Moines
Pine Bluff
Ark
Relief for tired feet ad at Owens Cut Rate Drug
Nyal Foot Balm relief of tired aching feet also burning and itching due to athletic foot. Only 46c at Owens Cut Rate Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owens
Atalissa Family Visits Relay to Watters Guests
Mr and Mrs Harold Ridenour visited Sunday with Mrs Watters parents Mr and Mrs Richard Watters in Atalissa. Mrs T G Maynard and her family from Springfield ill have returned home after visiting here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ridenour
Atalissa
St Pauls Lutheran Men to Meet Friday Evening
The Men’s Club of St Pauls Lutheran Church will gather Friday at 7 30 p m in the church basement. A preceding Voters Assembly will also meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Voters’ Assembly
Chanute Woman Rejoins Niece in Marion Home Move
Mrs. Mollie Ralston of Chanute Kansas has moved to Marion to live with her niece Mrs. J B Gerrans. The Gerrans have bought the T A Yocom residence at 786 Eighth avenue and will relocate soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Ralston
Chanute
Kan
Marion
J. B. Gerrans
Mrs. Gerrans
T. A. Yocom
Eighth Avenue
Barkwill Family Returns From Pine's Resort Trip
Mr and Mrs C E Barkwill and their son Charles return from a vacation at Pine's resort near Deep River Minnesota with a brief family update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Barkwill
Charles
Pine’s Resort
Deep River
Minn
Inger Couple Guests at Haines Home
Mr and Mrs Charles O Inger of Iowa City were guests Sunday in the Fred C Haines home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Ingersoll
Iowa City
Fred C. Haines
Visit Returns of Belgian-born Anaheim Woman After 59 Years
Mrs. Ida Freeman of Anaheim California visited relatives in Marion briefly. A Belgian native and daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Oliver she had moved from Marion 59 years ago and this was her first return since then. Mention of F A Hawkins Hugh Gordon Bueland Severson and poultry at Iowa State College appears as fragmented items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Freeman
Anaheim
Calif
May Turner
Freeman
Belgium
W. R. Oliver
Marion
F. A. Hawkins
Hugh Gordon
Bueland Severson and Poultry
Iowa State College
George
Kerrstone W S C S Picnic Dinner Planned
The Kerrstone division of the Methodist W S C S holds a picnic dinner on Wednesday at 12 noon at the home of Mrs. E. E. Badham on Alburnett road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrstone
Methodist
E. E. Badham
Alburnett Road
Picnic honors birthdays at Claude Scott home in Iowa
A Sunday picnic dinner at the northeast Marion residence of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Scott celebrated birthdays of Mr. Scott and Carl Fernow. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and their son Wayne of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Charlies Carter and son Jerry of Moscow Idaho, and many local couples including A. B. Black, J. J. Albaugh, Harley W. Erwin, Mrs. Fernow, Mrs. Claude Scott, and Mrs. Florence Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Scott
Marion
Scott
Carl Fernow
Harold Scott
Wayne
Cedar Rapids
Charlies Carter
Jerry
Moscow
Ida
A. B. Black
J. J. Albaugh
Harley W. Erwin
Florence Scott
Mrs Carter and Son Return From Idaho Visit
Mrs Charlies Carter and her son Jerry of Moscow Idaho returned home after visiting Mrs Carter's cousin Mrs Carl Fernow for a week. Mrs Carter is the widow of the late Will Beall of Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Carter
Jerry
Moscow
Ida
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Advertises Kidney Relief
An advertisement promises relief from kidney and bladder issues including nightly awakenings. It touts a 36 cent pack of Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules with directions for use and a money back guarantee if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Domestic Tragedy On Dark River Ends In Slapstick Finale
In Vinton on a Saturday night firemen and townsfolk hunt the Cedar river for a non existent corpse. A supposed domestic tragedy devolves into Mack Sennett style comedy as Jim Tharp disappears into the river then resurfaces after a misheard alarm and a late night prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genettc
Vinton
Cedar River
Mack Sennett
East Lynne
Dark River Bank
Sim Tharp
Tharp
George Gordon
Stanwood Youth Shot In Accidental Rifle Discharge
Stanwood Vernon Fennton 17 son of Dr and Mrs Vv G Fenton was accidentally shot in the right leg while cleaning a 22 caliber rifle Sunday afternoon. He was taken to St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids where the bullet was removed and his condition Monday morning was described as fairly good after a good night. He was shooting pigeons with two companions at the Cassie Volker farm north of Stanwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanwood
Vernon Fennton
Vv. G. Fenton
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Cassie Volker
Springville Play Look Out Lizzie Stages Tuesday Night
Maurine Christian and Robert W. Smith lead the comedy Look Out Lizzie to be acted in the Springville schoolhouse auditorium Tuesday at 8 15 sponsored by the Springville Presbyterian church youth group Others in the cast include Carol Rodman Max Batchhelder Ruth Condit Bowers Kenneth Condit Jean Marie Borroughs and Leo Palmer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Springville
Maurine Christian
Robert W. Smith
Lizzie
Trace Liquor Gargoes To Iowa Kansas Ring
Lincoln AP report says Sheriff Mengel pursues drivers of two 1941 Chevrolet coupes abandoned in Merrick and Nance counties loaded with liquor worth thousands. One car was left after crashing and another found at a Fullerton filling station for repairs. Vehicles and contents valued at about 8000 dollars, bottles bore federal stamps only, tied to a liquor ring operating from Iowa to Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halfish
Iowa
Kansas
Arraignments Set After Burlington Gambling Raid
Seven teen men faced arraignment in police court on gambling charges from a tavern rear raid Saturday night. A $400 theft report by a federal munitions plant employee prompted the raid led by Police Chief Fred Macholz and Captain Robert Goodman. D A Schell and Iles Ray were released on 200 bonds. nine others on 25. six remained jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Federal Munitions Plant
D. A. Schell
Iles Ray
Fred Macholz
Robert Goodman
Damages Sought in Alienation Suit In Tama County
Harold A. McGowan of Mason City sues William Laufert of Gladbrook for 30000 in damages claiming alienation of affections. McGowan asserts Laufert urged his wife to seek divorce and even hired a lawyer for the divorce action now pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Tama County
Harold A. McGowan
Mason City
William Laufert
Gladbrook
McGowan
Laufert
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States
Lorillard
Anim
Fred Faunt
Marjorie Vahl
James Currier
June Maxine
Charles Maltas
Maltas
Jesup
Mes
Stanweecod
Springville Group
Trace Liquor Gargoes
Iowa-Kansas Ring
East
Cit
Dr. J. C. Landenberger Optometrist
Third Street SE
Dean's
Michigan
2Nd Ave
Clinton
Davis Cleaners
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!