August and September Weddings Planned in Iowa Towns
A series of upcoming marriages is announced across West Branch and Williamsburg. Violet Sorensen wed Robert Stafford at the Little Brown church near Nashua in a noon ceremony officiated by Rev William Hanscom. Several engagements follow, naming Arlene M Erger to Robert Woolstirchill, Evelyn Louvar to John W Zalesky, Rosie Lampardk to Edward Kilberger, Marian Beinke to Vincent Beinke, and Clarita O Rourke to James Lillis Jr. In Williamsburg, Miss O Rourke and Mr Lillis were married at Immaculate Conception church with brief details on their backgrounds and plans to reside in Williamsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Louvar
Evelyn Louvar
John W Zalesky
John F. Zalesky
Shueyville
Armed men wreck two Kentucky Trucks near London
In London Kentucky two Kentucky Transportation trucks loaded with groceries were sabotaged by an armed group. One truck burned, total loss about 10000 dollars. Driver H R Highbaugh injured leg while other driver Robert Fields was unharmed. A Louisville man, union picket fined 50 dollars for disobeying police at the company office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
INS
Kentucky Transport Corporation
London
A. A. Byrne
Byrne
Teamsters and Truckers Union
H. R. Highbaugh
Highbaugh
Robert Fields
British Journalist Arrested By Japan
James Cox Reuters veteran correspondent was arrested by Japanese military authorities on Saturday over dispatches about Sino Japanese affairs. Meanwhile the Nanking puppet government demanded expulsion of six Americans and one Briton from Shanghai consulates for spreading propaganda favorable to Chungking. US and Britain were not expected to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuanghat
INS
James Cox
Reuters
Talent Scout Dies For Girl Slaying Tomorrow
RAIFORD Fla. UP The 14 year criminal career of Thomas McBride Cochran ends with his scheduled execution for the attack slaying of Frances Ruth Dunn a Mi ami high school dramatics student. Cochran faces the electric chair Monday morning at the state prison farm after hammering stabbing and shooting the pretty stagestruck girl who believed his claims of theater access. The condemned man who once held responsible jobs in entertainment faced rape charges fraud desertion of a wife and two children and impersonation of federal officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raiford
Fla
Thomas McBride Cochran
Frances Ruth Dunn
Miami High School
Dramatics
Cochran
Germans Claim Successes For Torpedo Boats
Berlin reports Nazi sources credit Germany’s torpedo speedboats with sinking near 100000 tons of enemy shipping during the Battle of France and posing a growing threat to British seaborne commerce. The craft, 80 to 90 knots, are said to be highly maneuverable and capable of mine laying and submarine patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
France
English Channel
Reith
Belgium
Holland
Messerschmitt
Missouri approves 1.5 million emergency fund for relief program
The Missouri general assembly approved a 1.5 million emergency fund to refinance the state's direct relief program and adjourned its six day special session sine die. The House ratified the amount after a stubborn Senate demand to add 315 thousand more was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Missouri General Assembly
Lloyd C. Stark
House
Senate
Net Cost Per Inmate Of Mount Pleasant Hospital Up Slightly
Des Moines Iowa details from state audit show Mount Pleasant Hospital’s net cost per inmate rose to 250.33 dollars for the fiscal year ended June 30 1939 up from 246.59 the prior year. Total institution cost reached 378 255 13 with state share 88 1585 reflecting a 9 928 93 increase. Daily population averaged 1511 inmates, up from 1495, while June 30 1939 count was 1490 from 1511 at year start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Mount Pleasant
C. B. Akers
Methodist Justice? Peace Council Attacks Compulsory Drill
The Methodist Church World Peace Commission in Chicago denounces the Burke Wadsworth compulsory military training bill as an assault on civil and religious liberty and a drift toward dictatorship. It reaffirms non intervention in Europe and the Far East, and notes the church’s unification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Commission On World Peace of
The
Methodist Church
Burke - Wadsworth
United States
Commission
General Conference of the Church
Atlantic City
N. J
Pravda Says U S Uses Havana Talks to Press Latin Nations
Pravda accuses the United States of exploiting the Havana Pan American conference to pressure weaker Latin nations. It claims an export cartel would control Latin American trade and set fair prices, warning of opposition from Brazil and Chile amid British and German influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Pravda
Communist Party
United States
Havana
Latin America
Brazil
Chile
England
Germany
Wyoming Town History Preserved By Community Project
The Wyoming Historical Society, founded in 1924 as Jones County's oldest local group, hosts its sixteenth annual meeting with a decade-by-decade style show. The event highlights archival efforts, including display of heirlooms and a talk on the Wyoming Journal's history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Wyoming Historical Society
Jones County
Main Street
Historical Society
The
Wyoming Journal
British Japanese relations worsen during talks in London
British Ambassador Sir Robert Craigie pressed Japanese Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka on continuing policy amid rumors of Japan moving toward the axis. Matsuoka could not reply immediately as Japan's new government deliberates policy. A separate communique says a draft formula on the changing international situation is settled, while Batavia reports a new incident involving six drunken Dutch sailors attacking a Japanese shopkeeper at Mageang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio
Ins
Robert Craigie
Yosuke Matsuoka
Foreign Office
Craigie
Matsuoka
Japan
England
Batavia
Mageang
Axis Bombs Not Damaging British Sea Power Much
Reuters report notes British naval losses show no battleship sunk by air attack in eleven months of conflict. Only Royal Oak fell to a submarine at Scapa Flow. many German or Italian claims of air strikes on British capital ships proved overblown as ships returned to action quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Britain
Royal Oak
Scapa Flow
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Germany
Italy
Seaport
Jobbs
Onde Hermann
Marshal Goering
Plan for anti third term Southern convention discussed
Dallas report says James W Mellen plans to rally anti third term and anti New Deal Southern Democrats under a Willkie banner at a southern city convention, possibly Houston. He spoke with Pat Casey and said Alfred E. Smith and James A Reed approved if enough support exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
INS
Willkie
Houston
James W Mellen
Los Angeles
Jeffersonian Democrats of
California
Chicago
Pat Casey
Texas
Mellen
Alfred E. Smith
James A Reed
Smith
Houseton
Herbert Hoover
Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Battery on Rock Damaged by Bomb Near Gibraltar
Reports from Gibraltar say a Punta Europa artillery battery on the British rock was heavily damaged by a bomb. Anti aircraft batteries opened fire on the western side as cannons fired. a British merchantman was also hit by Italian planes. Civilians have largely evacuated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA. Linea
Spain
Gibraltar
Punta Europa
Catherine Dye Is Married in St Matthew's Parsonage
The wedding of Miss Catherine Dye daughter of Mrs Anna Dye 318 Fourteenth Street NE and De vere J Fehr son of Mrs Clara Tilton Marion occurred Thursday at 730 pm at St Matthew's parsonage. Rev J D Kearn performed the ceremony. The bride wore pink crepe princess lines and gardenia corsage. Attendant Mrs Marion A Kaplan wore blue crepe with pink rose corsage. Best man Donald J Hempy was a cousin of the groom. A reception followed at the bride's mother's home for close family and friends. Out of town guests included Mrs Clara Tilton and daughters Mr and Mrs Lyle Fehr Mrs D I Hempy Mr and Mrs Marion Dye Mr and Mrs Myron Larchar of Chicago Mr and Mrs Charles Dye of Waterloo. After Aug the couple will reside in Long Beach California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Dye
Anna Dye
Fourteenth Street
Devere J. Fehr
Clara Tilton
Marion
St Matthew's Parsonage
J. D. Kearn
Marion A Kaplan
Donald J. Hempy
Lyle Fehr
D. I. Hempy
Marion Dye
Myron Larchar
Chicago
Charles Dye
Waterloon
Long Beach
Calif
City Briefs: Local notices and incidents across Cedar Rapids
Dr Letitia Bo Runyon of 210 Fourth Ave SW improves after ten days illness. Cub pack 11 leaders meet Monday at 7:30 pm at Mrs Henry Gray 1029 Third Ave SE Truck 5 responds to noon fire at Eighteenth Ave and A St SW. Cattle burning rubbish on river bank. James F Williams 58 of 1104 Second St SE held on 50 bond for assault. Fred Redies and Betty Reed treated for injuries. both released. Cedar Rapids Indge No 278 picnic set for Aug 4 at Daniels Park with sandwiches, potluck, ice cream and coffee. John Wakle returns to Los Angeles with sister Wilma Wykle. Police aiding search for Hugo Melchest near Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Pack 11
Henry Gray
Third Avenue SE
Churchill
James F. Willams
Second Street
Ed Stearns
Howard Walsh
Cedar Rapids
Daniels Park
Air fighting mere routine to British coastal people
Southeast port residents form a critical audience as raids blanket the coast from St Ives to Aberdeen. Residents compare air battles between German planes and the RAF, watch from cliff tops and hotels, and discuss tactics as Spitfires and Hurricanes engage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Royal Air Force
St Ives
Aberdeen
Scotland
Melchest kin sought. wife died in Dubuque
Last heard from in Fort Dodge years ago, a Melchest family member is believed to be in this town area. The wife Elizabeth Melchest died in Dubuque on Saturday. Anyone knowing Melchest whereabouts is asked to notify at Huebsch funeral home in Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Eliizabeth Melchest
Dubuque
Melchests
Huebsch
Mrs Mullin Is Injured In Fall At Home
Mrs Elizabeth Mullin aged 45 was rushed to St Luke's hospital by ambulance shortly before noon Saturday after a fall at her Meadowbrook drive home. She suffered a broken hip but doctors do not believe her condition is serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Mullin
St Luke's Hospital
Meadowbrook Drive
Missionary Rev Cy Stuntz Addresses Rotary on South America Trend
The Rev HH. Cy. Stuntz son of the late Bishop Stunts of the Methodist church will speak at the Rotary club luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel Monday noon on The Present Trend in South America. Stuntz has served as a missionary in South America for 20 years and is currently in the United States on a leave of absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. Cy. Stuntz
Bishop Stunts
Methodist, Church, Wall
South America
Rotary Club
Roonsevelt Hotel
United States
Unidentified Woman Arrested After Found Drifting in Alley
Patrolman Frank Mullin found a 26 year old woman lying limp behind Abrams beer parlor and arrested her after she could not give a clear name. She mumbled Ruth Doe during questioning and was booked for drunkenness after examination by Dr WE Peschau and placed in matronly care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mullin
Abrams Beer Parlor
Pole
How
Ruth
Ruth Doe
WE Peschau
Gideons To Conduct Services At Golden Congregational
Gideons will conduct services at 9 30 am Sunday at the Golden Congregational church four miles from the town center. The event invites the community to join in the respectful gathering.
Gideons Chapter Officers Lead Bible Dedication Broadcast
Cedar Rapids Gideons Chapter officers East of Ryan and 898 Daniels Street join 25,000 Bibles dedication broadcast from Hollywood California at 12:30 PM Sunday. R E MacDanel, chapter president, attends with Arthur Baxter and Kirchbeck set as secretary and vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
WC Kirchbeck
Daniels Street
Arthur Baxter
Seventeenth = street
Cedar Rapids
Gideons
Hollywood
Calif
R.E MacDanel
Burglary Highlights Insurance Broker Confession in Chicago
Chicago insurance broker Samuel Bordon faced burglary at his apartment where thieves stole 911 dollars in cash and furnishings. He admitted to the police that he has no burglary insurance and has preached protection to clients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Samuel Bordon
Saunday
Divorced Woman Seeks Support After Husband’s Financial Struggles
Seattle AP report states Mrs Mart VI Skedacls marteice, 39, seeks divorce claiming her husband Charles pid cannot provide. She, a dressmaker aged 62, cites long periods without steady income and persistent financial hardship affecting the marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattile
Mart
Udiee
Denala
Charles
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West Branch
Violet Amelia Sorensen
Jens Sorensen
Robert James Stafford
James Stafford
Tipton
Little Brown
Nashua
William Hanscom
Edith Arnold
Alvin Meyer
Stafford
Lewis Erger
Walford
Arlene M
Robert Woolstirchill
Frank Woolstrehill
Watkins
Joseph Lampardk
Fairfax
Rosie
Edward Kilberger
Agnes Kilberger
Bohemian Reformed
Ely
Grace S. Baum
Garrrison
Marian Janet
Vincent. M. Beinke
W. A. Beinke
Webster
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Williamsburg
Claritta O'Rourke
William S. O'Rourke
Armah
James Lillis
James P. Lillis
Immaculate Conception Church
Vincent Welch
North English
Thomas O'Dowd
Sherman
Dayton Township
Cedar Rapids School of Beauty Culture
Grace Helgeson
Conroy
Lillis
Lasswell
Robert Stafford
Arlene M.erger
Rosie Lamparek
Monikur
Marian J. Baum
James P. Lillis, JR
Lasswell Studio
Paramount Theater
Mount Pleasant Hospital
Methodist Council On Peace
U. S
Kirkell. Simpson
Married
City Briefs
Letitia Bo Runyon
Fourth Avenue
Eighteenth Avenue
A. Street
St Lukes Hospital
Fred Redies
Third Street
Betty Reed
John Wakle
Tos Angeles
EE. J. Wekle
Tenth Street
Wilma Wykle
Elkader
Hugo Melchest
Imra
Killian Company
Edward W Beattie, JR
Tynes
Navawe
Mmeatan
Reah
Leonard
Leohard
Luberger
Third Avenue
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