New method spurs output of cortisone
Chicago report states Upjohn announces full scale production by a yeast fermentation method. The process mass produces cortisone from cheap materials like yeast and soybeans, cutting price 20 percent and promising a vast supply for arthritis rheumatic fever skin disorders asthma burns. Dr Gifford Upjohn says the method could also yield Compound F, 50 percent more potent per dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company
Kalamazoo
U. S
Gifford Upjohn
Two More Fired On by Phantom in Illinois
State police intensified the hunt for the blue phantom gunman after two more motorists reported being fired on in Illinois within two weeks, bringing the total over 13. Victims said a dark blue car was involved. two escaped unharmed and two suffered minor injuries from glass. The shootings spanned from Volo to Belleville with roadblocks and aerial patrols in place. Frank Pazdoria of Lily Lake reported being fired on near Volo by two men in a passing car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Volo
Lake County
Belleville
St. Louis
Frank Pazdoria
Lily Lake
Car Window Shattered in Lexington Incident
Pazdiora and Buracker report gunfire incidents near Lexington late Sunday. Pazdiora’s side window was shattered, and Buracker from Chenoa said three men in an oncoming car fired at him, damaging his windshield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pazdiora
B. Buracker
Chenoa
Lexington
Mexican Border Veterans Elect Norton of C R
Allan Norton of Cedar Rapids was reelected department commander of the United Mexican Border Veterans at a state and national meeting in Clinton Cedar Rapids James Taylor was elected judge advocate for the Iowa department John O Bowman of Jamestown N Y succeeded M G Henley Indianapolis as national commander Norton was named junior vice commander of the national organization Mrs Allan Norton was named president of the Iowa department auxiliary and Mrs Larry Donovan of Cedar Rapids named vice president The Iowa department selected Cedar Rapids as the site of its next convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Allan Norton
Cedar Rapids
United Mexican Border Veterans
James Taylor
Iowa Department
John O. Bowman
Jamestown
N.Y
M. G. Henley
Indianapolis
Norton
National
Iowa Department ‘Auxiliary
Larry Donovan
Marion area notes and visits span family, clubs, and hospital stays
Visits wrap as Clapps host Jeff McFarland and Kathryn Lockwood in Marion while Mr and Mrs McFarland return to Humboldt. Lightning strikes a tree at 220 Third Ave during a Sunday storm splitting the trunk. Jim Lang and Ralph Stimson attend Hawkeye Boys State. Lang elected senator and pianist. Jerry and Mrs Monn return from Beloit reunion. Lions club convention heads to Clinton. John A. Cory enters St Luke's hospital. Al Campbell and Ray Hemerly families visit Lingards. Kathy Hemerly among, Herbert E Richmann earns Yale music degree and plans further study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clapps
Don McFarland
Jeff
Humboldt
Boys
Marion Band Boosters Meet To Discuss New Uniforms
The Marion Band Boosters will meet tonight at 7 45 in the Lincoln building to discuss the purchase of new uniforms. Also noted are various local visits and a fishing trip report detailing a group from Marion returning from Sioux Narrows Ontario.
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Marion Band Boosters
Lincoln Building
J. W. Johnson
Dean and
Lynn
Verne Balster, Jr
Sioux Narrows, Ont
Bob Miller
Savanna, Ill
Marion
Sunday Picnic At Leo Bauer Home Crowds 35
Study Club members and families enjoyed a Sunday picnic at the Leo Bauer home on Blairs Ferry road with dinner served to 35. Waterloo visit: Laurie Jo Neil accompanies grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Leo Cantwell to their Waterloo home for a stay. Military moves: Pfc Dale Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Williams, transferred from the 728th M P Battalion in Korea to the 37th M P Escort Guard Company on Koje Island. Marion return: Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Cropp and son Chuckie return from Tucson, Arizona after months away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Bauer
Blairs Ferry Road
Waterloo
Laurie Jo Neilson
Merritt Lingard
Leo Cantwell
Pfc
Dale Williams
Arnold Williams
M. P
Korea
M. P. Escort Guard
Koje Island
Marion
Gilbert Cropp
Chuckie
Tucson
Ariz
Local Veteran L A Franke Returns From National Convention
L A Franke returned from Clinton after attending a three day national convention of the United American Border Veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Franke
Clinton
The
United American Border Veterans
Tennessee Woman Has Fifth Twin Set
Johnson City Tennessee report says Mrs Frank Arquette aged 35 has given birth to her fifth pair of twins joining her 16 children from a 15 year marriage. The twins are named Jack and Jill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Johnson City
Tenn
Frank Arquette
Jackland
Jill
English Inventor Pioneers Modern Matches Over Century Ago
A British inventor developed the sparkable match more than a hundred years ago, forging a new era of portable fire could be produced safely. The invention spread globally, changing daily life and industry.
Five Teens Escape Injury In Cedar River Crash
Five teen-agers escaped serious harm when a car left the road and plunged into the Cedar river near High Rock at 12:35 a.m. Driver Robert Dochterman of Marion said a dropped lit cigarette caused the loss of control. Passengers Dick Oxley 16 Allan Hurt 16 Barbara Perrin 17 Ellen Perrin 14 were treated at St. Luke's hospital for minor cuts. Perrin to juvenile authorities for curfew breach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar River
High Rock
Robert Dochterman
Marion
Dick Oxley
Allan Hurt
Barbara Demery
Hiawatha
Ellen Perrin
Hubbard Avenue NW
St. Luke’s Hospital
Perrin
Safety expert Eggert to keynote Iowa labormanagement conference
Walter A. Eggert chief psychologist of the Lumbermen's Mutual Casualty Company will keynote the second annual labor management conference at the University of Iowa in June 2021. Eggert has run safety surveys and developed two tests for detecting accident prone drivers. His talk titled Selling the Safety Program opens the first day afternoon session. Eight towns will participate after his address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Walter A. Eggert
Lumbermen’s Mutual Casualty Company
Chicago
University of Iowa
University
Bureau of Labor and Management
Eggert
Roundtable set on Making Safety Work in industry
A manufacturing panel includes Dwight L. Davis and S. V. Snyder with the Iowa Manufacturers Association in Des Moines. George D. Weing, AF of Grain Millers, Keokuk, joins as another speaker. Others cover motor transport and farm safety with listed regional executives and professors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight L. Davis
Curtis ‘Companies
Clinton
S. V. Snyder
Iowa Manufacturers Association
Des Moines
George D. Weing
American Federation of Grain Millers
Keokuk
Eldon
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Statesman
Sheaffer
Schaafer’s Jewelers
Third Street
Kratchmer
Golden Jubilee Y Ae
Thanx
Hatlo
J.F.T
Madison ,Wisc
C.R
Vierion
Gaz
D. W. Crowley
Third Avenue
Jerry J. Monn
Beloit
Wis
Mrs. Monn
Charles Cheadle
Willis Sheets
Hugh Gordon
Lions Club
St. Luke’s
John A. Cory
Seventh Avenue
Lingards
al Campbell
Mervin
Kenneth
Manchester
Ray Hemerly
Kathy
Windsor
Colo
William Lingards
Hemerly
Campbell Ware
Herbert E. Richmann
Herman C. Richmanns
Yale University
New Haven
Conn
Richimann
Yale School of Music
Norfolk
Yale
McDonalds
Flora Schweitzer
Independence
Leslie McDonald
Second Street
Finance CO
Second Ave
Paul E. Runkle
YES
Alice Porter
Delaware
Carlstrom
Bob
Harriet Francis
Harriet
Delaware City
Bob Porter
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
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