Solon Hero Pennington Seen as Allied War Hero in Italy
Sgt Jasper R Pennington of Solon already holds the Bronze Medal and Purple Heart with Oak Leaf cluster for being wounded twice. He is recommended for the Silver Star and is entitled to the Pacific campaign and European ribbons. In Anzio he saved a wounded buddy under shellfire and later was gravely wounded himself while aiding Sgt Robert Robinson and others during a mine-laden retreat. He praises Canadian and American fellow soldiers for their bravery and says he is proud to be American with such comrades. He is convalescing at McCloskey General Hospital in Temple Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ccloskey General Hospital
Temple
Texas
Iowa
Jasper R. Pennington
Solon
Aleutians
Pennington
Robert Robinson
New Orleans
Robinson
Wilfred McDonald
Montreal
Cassine
McDonald
Levi Pennington
McCloskey General Hospital
Marion blood plasma fund receives multiple local gifts
Mrs. Pauline Naso reports contributions from various local groups totaling 513.34 to support the Marion blood plasma fund. Martha Kemp, daughter of the Irvins, is convalescing after a tonsillectomy. Mr and Mrs Harry Easterday, married July 10, were honored at a shower and dance hosted by the Jolly Circle at Memorial Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Naso
Marion Blood Plasma Fund
Oral Letter Carriers Association Auxiliary
K. T. G. Study Club
Central City
Linn
North Marion
Martha Kemp
Irvin Kemps
Harry Easterday
Jolly Circle Club
Memorial Hall
All-Church Picnic Set Friday at Thomas Park
The Christian church invites members to an all church picnic Friday at 6 30 p m at Thomas park. Supervised group games are planned to start at 4 p m.
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The
Christian Church
Thomas Park
McDermotts Sell Apartment at 1070 Eighth Avenue
Mr and Mrs R E McDermott sell their apartment house at 1070 Eighth Avenue to Anton Grieger with possession set for September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. McDermott
Eighth Avenue
Anton Grieger
Beehm Couple Visit Niece in Greeley Relations
Mr. and Mrs. John Beehm of Greeley spent Wednesday with their niece, Mrs. Marion Brotemar kle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beehm
Greeley
Marion Brotemarkle
Handicraft Club No 1 Meeting Friday Evening
Handicraft club No 1 will meet Friday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Jo seph Dumbolton in the community room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handicraft Club No. 1
Joseph Dumbolton
Linn County Repulb women breakfast ends in Cedar Rapids
The Linn County Republican women gathered for a breakfast in Cedar Rapids at % ver park, concluding the event led by Misses Sara Nott Emma and Elizabeth Klein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Nott
Emma
Elizabeth Klein
Linn County Republ
Ver Park
Cedar Rapids
Biddle Family Guests At Hamm Home
The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Biddle of Fort Dodge with their children Alice and Robert visit the E. C. Hamm household. Mr. Biddle is a former pastor of the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Biddle
Fort Dodge
Alice
Robert
E. C. Hamm
Mr. Biddle
The
Christian Church
Mason City man visits his mother during trip
Matt Mullin of Mason City is visiting his mother, Mrs. Matt Mullin, sr., during a family trip pillar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Mullin
Mason City
Mrs. Joe Cira Returns from San Diego Visit
Mrs. Joe Cira returned Wednesday from San Diego where she visited her husband. An apprentice seaman, Cira is convalescing in the naval hospital after a recent operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cira
San Diego
Cira
Naval Hospital
Seaman Bob Chamberlain Transferred to Iowa State College
Seaman 2/c Bob Chamberlain son of the G A Chamberlains has been transferred from Farragut Idaho to Iowa State College for a course in engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman
Bob Chamberlain
G. A. Chamberlains
Farragut
Idaho
Iowa State College
Calex Mouthwash Ad at Owen's Cut Rate Drug
Calex antiseptic and germicide a special formula mouthwash and throat gargle pleasant tasting full pint 59c at Owens Cut Rate Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calex
Owen
Pvt Robert Mann Arrives in England with Infantry
Pvt. Robert Mann, son of Mr and Mrs I. L. Mann, has arrived in England with the infantry. He is part of newly deployed units after embarkation services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Robert Mann
I. L. Manns
England
Look Ladies Hosiery Sale Ad Teaser
Look ladies 39c value 300 needle extra fine rayon hose special 25c pair Storms advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm’s
Furlough Visit and Local Notices In Marion
Pfc. John M. Taylor spends a furlough from Williamsfield Arizona with his parents Mr and Mrs Clyde M Tavlor. The Linn county old settlers reunion will be held in Marion August 31 with a $50 contribution from the Chamber of Commerce. Childs Kiddie Gig Stroller for sale by advertisement. Mrs J J Miller of Chicago visits sister Mrs LeRoy Grommon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
John M. Taylor
Williamsfield
Chandler, Ariz
Clyde M. Tavlor
Chamber of Commerce
Linn County
Marion
Mrs
J. J. Miller
Chicago
LeRoy Grommon
Keith L Young Son of Har old L Youngs
Keith L Young is listed as a son of Harold L Young and family, with address at 2031 Seventh Avenue in the public notice. The fragment notes family linkage and residence details from a local obituary or notice page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith L. Young
Harold L. Youngs
Seventh Ave
Seaman Gene Jacobs Reports Recovery from Illness
Seaman first class Gene Jacobs stationed in the Solomon Islands informs his mother Mrs. Violette Jacobs of his recovery from a recent illness. Eleanor Lathrop of Mt. Vernon is visiting the W. J. Bear residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman
Gene Jacobs
Solomon Islands
Violette Jacobs
Eleanor Lathrop
Mt. Vernon
W. J. Bear
Notable Visitors At Osborne Cottage By Ivanhoe Bridge
The Mines area hosts P A Osborne Celan Rollins A A Schenken and Sherman A Fontaine spending several days at the Osborne cottage near the Ivanhoe bridge. Pvt Marvin L Hodge of Camp Phillips Kan visited Wednesday with his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs A B Nollsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Osborne
Celan Rollins
A. A. Schenken
Sherman A. Fontaine
Osborne Cottage
Ivanhoe Bridge
Pvt
Marvin L. Hodge
Camp Phillips
Kan
A. B. Nollsch
Iowa Cities See Jump in New Dwellings in June
Public health engineering reports 31 new dwellings built in 16 first class cities in June, valuation $82 765, versus five and $5 275 year ago. Remodelings totaled 401 with value $107 461, up from 329 and $69 223. Council Bluffs led new dwellings with 17 valued $54 015. Cedar Rapids had seven new dwellings and 125 remodelings valued at $42 489. Des Moines recorded 61 remodelings valued at $11
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Public Health Engineering Division
State Health Department
Council Bluffs
Cedar Rapids
Des
Une Promoted to Pharmacist’s Mate in South Pacific
Une, stationed in the South Pacific, has been promoted to pharmacist’s mate. The advancement recognizes her dedication and service while serving with the Navy medical corps in the Pacific theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Une
South Pacific
Lyons Family Notes Wounded Nephew in France
Mr and Mrs A A Lyons learn their nephew Pvt Millard First Jr of Monti cello was wounded in France. Guests at J W Barnoske home include granddaughters Marjorie Adams of Savanna and Charlotte Matter of Cedar Rapids with Juliana Heath of Savana also visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Lyons
Pvt. Millard First, Jr
Monticello
France
J. W. Barnoske
Marjorie Adams
Savanna
Charlotte Matter
Cedar Rapids
Juliana Heath
Savana
Seaman Luse Training at De Land Naval Air Base
Seaman Francis E. Luse son of Mr and Mrs F E Luse is now stationed at the De Land Florida naval air base for training and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman
Francis E. Luse
F. E. Luse
de Land, Fla., Naval Air Base
Strohm Warns of Lightning Dangers in Iowa
State Fire Marshal John Strohm warned Iowa residents about lightning hazards during storms. He cited fires from metal clothes lines connected to buildings and trees and urged use of radio aerial lightning arrestors to ground strikes. He also noted hay combustion as a common cause and advised farmers to request a pamphlet from Iowa State College on proper hay curing to save feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
John Strohm
Iowa
Strohm
Iowa State College
Jobs Open in Iowa for Japanese Americans
Des Moines report says openings across jobs from YMCA camp counselor to janitor exist for Japanese Americans in Iowa. Frank Gibbs, relocation authority, claims he could place at least 250 in suitable roles, noting about 400 settlers and relief funds rarely needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Iowa
Frank Gibbs
War Relocation Authority For
Gibbs
Californians Attend National Education Association Convention
Mrs Earl Gridley of Berkeley and Mrs Don Bonwell of Long Beach are guests of the August W Beyers. They served as delegates to the National Education Association convention held in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Gridley
Berkeley
Calif
Don Bonwell
Long Beach
August W. Beyers
National Education Association
Pittsburgh
Westfield wrist watch missing in Marion notice
Leonard J. Hunter seeks information on the whereabouts of a Westfield wrist watch. He lists 1587 5th Ave Marion Iowa and a contact phone. Advertisement note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Leonard J. Hunter
5Th Ave
Marion, Iowe
Patschke Baby Born at St Luke's Hospital
A son was born July 18 at St Luke's hospital to Mr and Mrs Donald Patschke of northeast of Marion.
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St Luke's Hospital
Donald Patschke
Marion
Governor Proclaims Farm Safety Week and Cadet Nurse Corps Month
Governor Rourke B. Hickenlooper issued two proclamations in Des Moines. One declares July 23 to 29 as national farm safety week and urges farmers to boost safety practices. The other designates July 17 to Aug 17 as cadet nurse corps month and calls for recruiting qualified young Iowa women to train for service in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Rourke B. Hickenlooper
Iowa
Tipton Native Wilbur Wade Killed in Italy
Wilbur B. Wade son of Mr and Mrs William L Wade of Tipton was killed in action in Italy June 26 war department notified the family Wade born August 26 1917 on a Tipton area farm and graduated Tipton high school in 1937 He enlisted April 2 1941 and trained with the 34th division at Camp Claiborne La later serving in Northern Ireland North Africa and at Anzio His brother Corporal William Wade Jr serves as supply sergeant in the Pacific area Parents received a June 23 letter from Wilbur three days before his death
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Tipton
Wilbur B. Wade
William L. Wade
Italy
War Department
Wilbur
Tipton High School
Camp Claiborne
Northern Ireland
Anzio
Cpl
William Wade, Jrr
Pacific
Iowa Nears War Bond Quota As Sales Hit 61.5 Million
Iowa residents must raise 74 million for the fifth war loan E bond. With nine days left, total sales reached 61.5 million on Tuesday, close to the goal but short of the target. The AP report notes 81 percent of the quota has been achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Sixteen Linn County Registrants Leave for Army Service
Sixteen Linn county selective service board No. 3 registrants departed Wednesday for army service after post induction furloughs. The group included Robert R. Neilsen Marion Lawrence J. Sanders Palo Harry R. Matheny Center Point Ronald W. Warnock Coggon John R. Meints Central City Willard A. Spidle South Beloit Linhart A. Lawrence Prairieburg Glendon L. Remington Cedar Rapids Dillon N. Williams Walker Glen W. Mastin Clinton Richard L. Terpkosh Cedar Rapids David F. Burgess Fairfax Donald C. Sundell Osceola Ia Kenneth L. Knapp Marion David A. Kelley Springville Earl W. Burns Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Selective Service Board No. 3
Army
United Service Aides
Robert R. Neilsen
Marion
Lawrence J. Sanders
Palo
Harry R. Matheny
Center Point
Ronald W. Warnock
Coggon
John R. Meints
Central City
Willard A. Spidle
South Beloit
Ill
Linhart A. Lawrence
Glen W. Mastin
Clinton
Richard L. Terpkosh
Cedar Rapids
David F. Burgess
Fairfax
Donald C. Sundell
Osceola
Kenneth L. Knapp
David A. Kelley
Springville
Earl W. Burns
Brandon Gregory Peters Named Brandon High School Coach
Brandon Gregory Peters, a Loras College Dubuque graduate, has been named coach at Brandon High School. He trained athletically under Dr. Eddie S. of the University of Iowa. Tipton Lawrence Techau of near Tipton pled not guilty in district court to a county attorney's information alleging he altered a gasoline invoice to claim a tax refund.
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Brandon
Gregory Peters
Brandon High School
Loras College
Dubuque
Eddies
University of
Owa
Tipton
Lawrence Techau
Near
Budget Estimate Hearing for Cedar Rapids School District
The Cedar Rapids Independent School District Board will hold a budget hearing on August 7 1944 at 7 30 p m at the Administration Building 348 Second Ave SW to hear taxpayers for or against the 1945 46 expenditures. A detailed receipts and disbursements statement will be available.
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Cedar Rapids Independent
Rapids Township
Linn County
Iowa
Second Avenue
E. W. Lundquist
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N. Y
McConnell
Mac
Kabitsky
New York City
Potrica
Canada
William Shepherd
Ontario
Serra Alto
Lawrence Piette
United States
Cuba
First Trust & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Third ST
Twelfth Ave
Associated Press
Lyle T. Quinn
Boone
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Charles W. Hobbie
Hobbie
Marion News
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
C.R
Second Street
Si-Oze Co
Sree — Care
Wilbur Wade
U. S
Noes
Dave
North Western
Valentine
Nebraska
Uncle Sam
Leo
Edward
James
Paul
Air Corps
Francis
Hugh
High Seas
Albert
Sam
America
North Western” Service
Chicago Terminal
Seis
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