Will Brock Returns to Al G. Barnes Circus in Cedar Rapids
Will G. Brock, a Cedar Rapids native and former Barnum performer, returns to the Al G. Barnes circus now in town. He chats with friends at Wagon No. 76 as Mayme Ward of the Flying Wards and her children Genevieve and Harold join the family gathering. The article notes Brock’s 16-year-old daughter Frances and outlines the troupe’s extensive lineup, packed tents, and reduced admission pricing for Friday shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al G. Barnes
Eighteenth Street
Lincoln Highway
Will G. Brock
Cedar Rapids
Barnum
Iowa
California
Mayme Ward
Genevieve
Harold
Fannie Hall
Troy Mills
Mother Ward
Omar
Fatima
Camel
Cleo
Mrs. Ward
Edward Ward
Bloomington
Brock
Will Brock
the Brock
Ida Bushnell
Los Angeles
Clarksdale
Miss
North Western
Marshalltown
Belmont
Grizelle
Belgium
McKeon
Mabel Stark
Spain
L. Cronin
America
Europe
Lyman
North Western Railroad
Sterling
Judge Grants New Trial In Farmer vs Buchanan County
District Judge George W. Wood sustained a motion for a new trial in the case of W. P. Farmer versus Buchanan County over 3500 dollars in damages for relocating a bridge site near Brandon. The first trial this year favored the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
George W. Wood
District Court
W. P. Farmer
Buchanan County
Brandon
Marion news calls for information gathering for winter prep
The Marion News reports a drive to gather and file needed information and urges community cooperation for next winter. Residents are asked to donate surplus vegetables and fruit and cans to save waste, by contacting the Community club office at phone 64.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Club
Rural Mail Carriers Meeting at Center Point Home
The Rural Mail Carriers association and its Auxiliary plan a Saturday evening gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Neighbor in Center Point. A picnic supper will be served at 6 30 p.m. All members should attend for important matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Mail Carriers Association
Willard Neighbor
Center Point
Schultz Family Reunion Draws Marion Folks at Ellis Park
Mrs Lizzie Bigger Mrs George JF Schultz Julian Bigger Miss Ethel Bigger Miss Dorothy Schultz Mrs Amelia Schultz Reichert were among Marion attendees at the thirteenth annual Schultz family reunion held Sunday at Ellis Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Bigger
George JF. Schultz
Julian Bigger
Ethel Bigger
Dorothy Schultz
Amelia Schultz Reichert
Schultz
Ellis Park
Marion Merchants Lose 3 1 In Cedar Rapids Game
The Marion Merchants were defeated 3 to 1 by Cedar Rapids Oats Thursday. Alburnett will host a return game at Legion Park with the Marion team on Sunday at 2 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Merchants
Thurs- Oats
Cedar Rapids
Alburnett
Legion Park
Marion
Visit by Marion Folk Talks of Shellsburg Stay
Mrs 1 5 VO Patios and visiting Marion friends and relatives plan a short stay in Shellsburg as they tour local spots and catch up with locals during a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sox
Patios Hope
Marion
Shellsburg
Snyder party visits Ottumwa after Winfield trip
Mrs. D. L. Snyder and her daughters Pauline and Lois of Winfield Kansas have been visiting Mrs. in Whittaker and have now gone to Ottumwa for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Snyder
Pauline
Lois
Winfield, Kan
In Whittaker
Ottumwa
Ottumwa Family Visits in Chicago Trip
Mr and Mrs Harry Munson and their son Harry Jr of Ottumwa have been visiting in the Fred Domer home this week and went to Chicago on Thursday night for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Munson
Harry, Jr
Ottumwa
Fred Domer
Chicago
Mr and Mrs Fagan Visit Walnut Relative Home
Mr and Mrs Curtis Fagan of Walnut Illinois spent the first of the week visiting in the home of F L Anderson uncle to Mr Fagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Fagan
Walnut, Il
Mr. Fagan
F. L. Anderson
Marion Hosts Concert as Crowds Enjoy Local Talent
Mrs Florence Iigenfritz Palmer of Burns Wyoming and Mrs Edyth Iigenfritz Appel of Minneapolis visit Miss Christine Voss north of Marion. A large crowd enjoyed the Marion band concert directed by Paul Popejoy with Linn County Farm Bureau quartet in the city park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Iigenfritz Palmer
Burns, Wyo
Edyth Iigenfritz Appel
Minneapolis
Christine Voss
Marion
Marion Band
Paul Popejoy
Linn County Farm Bureau Quartet
No. 18 Regular Meeting Held in Saint Themen
A brief item notes that No. 18 held its regular meeting in Saint Themen, with attendance and proceedings summarized in the fragmentary OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Themen
I. O
Thomas Cherry Recovers From Mastoid Operation
Thomas Cherry is making a satisfactory recovery after undergoing a mastoid operation. He shows steady improvement and remains under routine medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cherry
William McGowan of Perry Mentioned with Sister
William McGowan of Perry is mentioned in relation to his sister, Mrs. Thomas, in a brief family note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McGowan
Perry
Thomas
Kuhns Return From Weeklong Fishing Trip in Wisconsin
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Kuhn have come back from a seven day fishing trip at Chetak Wisconsin, where they enjoyed time on local waters and the surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Kuhn
Chetak
Wis
Mr and Mrs Willis Sheets Return From Desmene Visit
Mr and Mrs Willis Sheets came home Thursday night after spending several years in Des Mene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Willis Sheets
Desmene
Mahonees Friday Golfers Travel for Manchester Tournament
Twelve Mahonees players joined Anamosa and Manchester competitors in a Friday golf event staged in Manchester.
Colfax Circle Girls Hold Brief I O O F Session
Colfax Circle of Grove City Re bekah lodge number 35 met Thursday in the I O O F hall. A short business meeting was held and five hundred was played at three tables. Mrs Jerry Lesher won first prize and Mrs D B Stewart consolation. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax Circle
Grove City
Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Jerry Lesher
D. 8. Stewart
Plummer and Mrs Fay Marry in Brockton Tie
Corydon Plummer formerly of Marion and Mrs Anna Fay of Brockton New York were married on June 15. The couple will reside in Brockton after the ceremony. both are residents of the area and will start their life together in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Corydon Plummer
Anna Fay
Brockton, N. Y
Plummer
Brockton
Brooks and Harry A wed in Marion church ceremony
Amelia G Brooks and Harry A were married Tuesday with Rev Mr Sandon of the First Methodist Church officiating. Both are well known in Marion. Mr and Mrs Murphey will be at home after July 1 at 1427 Eighth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia G. Brooks
Harry A
Powell to Move to Mari Occupying Johnson Apartment
W. R. Powell of Cedar Rapids will relocate to Mari on July 1 and take over the Johnson apartment at 1020 Seventeenth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Powell
Cedar Rapids
Mari
Johnson
Seventeenth Street
Watch For Check Artist In Marion Merchants
Marion merchants are asked to be on alert for a check artist described as about six feet tall, 185 pounds, smooth faced, by Marshal C A Patten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Allen
Marshal C. A. Patten
Bernita Haines Showing Gradual Improvement After Fall
Bernita Haines is improving slowly after a Sunday fall at her home that caused a fractured skull when she struck her head on a rock at the back steps. Doctors say her condition is stable and improving with treatment and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernita Haines
Hutchinson Family Vacation Mention Northern Minnesota
Mr and Mrs George Hutchinson and their daughter Louise and son Robert spend two weeks in northern Minnesota with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hutchinson
Louise
Robert
Minnesota
Cedar Rapids Church Group Enjoys Summer Swim
The Okeipa Camp Fire unit of the First Christian church Cedar Rapids and guardian Miss M Brown spent Thursday afternoon swimming at the American Legion pool. A picnic supper followed the swim in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okeipa
First Christian Church of
Cedar Rapids
M. Brown
American Legion
Prairie Chapel social draws large Linn County crowd on lawn
A large crowd attended the Prairie Chapel young folk social on the Linn County home lawn Wednesday night. Marion residents were present and readings were given by Freda Young Irma Hindman Esther Scott and Martha Ann Young. Music was provided by the Farm Bureau quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Prairie Chapel
Marion
Freda Young
Irma Hindman
Esther Scott
Martha Ann Young
Farm Bureau Quartet
Cornerstones Society Members Host Picnic Supper
The Cornerstones society of the Presbyterian church and families were treated to a picnic supper at Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Sebern home near Marion. About forty attended. The Lewaniya Camp Fire group planned a picnic supper at Thomas Park next Wednesday followed by a pool party. It was also decided to hold meetings biweekly for the rest of the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornerstones Society of the Presbyterian Church
W. B. Sebern
Marion
Lewaniya
Thomas Park
A Square W Square Four-H Club Meeting Notes
The A Square W Square Four-H club met Tuesday at Marjorie Towers home. Members answered roll call with the prompt How to help others in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Towers
Ladies Day at Marion Country Club Honors Local Women Golfers
Mrs Albert Arp and Mrs J J Booth won the team prize at the weekly Ladies Day event. Mrs Gilbert Gordon showed the low score of the day. Nine women shared a picnic lunch after the round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Arp
J. J. Booth
Marion Country Club
Gilbert Gordon
Surprise Picnic Honors Mrs. Dan Bash at Ellis Park
Mrs. Dan Bash was honored Tuesday night at a surprise picnic supper at Ellis Park hosted by her children and families for her birthday. Supper was served to eighteen people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Bash
Ellis Park
Salaries Of Special State Auditors May Be Stopped July 1
In Des Moines executives say salaries to the special state auditors will stop July 1 after a Porter report shows audit expenses reaching $60,000. The audit begun last December nears completion with reports not yet filed, affecting all state educational institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
C. Fred Porter
State
Executive Council
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Royal Anne
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Ac Iw
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Eminole
Marion News
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Ronald Booth
Milford
Edison Pharmacy
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Morley
J. A. Wilson
Dorothy
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Richland Center
Marion Friends
Wilson
the Baptist Church
H. 8. Dickinson
Harvey, Ill
Earl N. Boyd
Brookfield Butter
Swift
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Veal
Fred ES Titzle Bros
Second St. SE
Mickelberry
Lungh
Arkrahams
Olives, Co
Queens
Sack
Bac
Elons
Jome Towers
Fleming’s
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Fleming’s Spec
Lic
Beiber’s Market
P. G. Harlan CO
Marien
Dickey
Riteway Food Store
7Th Avenue
M.cira
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