Power Commission plans Cedar River dam opposed
Iowa Governor Wilson disclosed that the Federal Power Commission intends to build the Cedar River dam regardless of state action after the council denied First Iowa Hydroelectric cooperative a permit. The council also ordered a statewide inquiry into overcrowded conditions at the Iowa building housing welfare agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Power Commission
Cedar River
Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Iowa Hydro-electric Cooperative
George A. Wilson
Wilson
A. A. Couch
The
Iowa Federation of Labor
Federal Commission
Couch
Executive Council
Highway Commission
King Palmer
State Board of Social Welfare
Palmer
Named President of Spanish War Vets Auxiliary
Mrs. Jay H. Watts of Cedar Rapids was nominated and elected president of the auxiliary to the United Spanish War Veterans of Iowa at Fort Dodge, succeeding Mrs. Marie Meyers of Davenport. Watts has held multiple local and state offices, appointed state treasurer W J. Bill and state secretary Sarah Ainsworth, and led a slate of officers across several cities. Muscatine was the only bidder for the 1942 convention city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay H. Watts
Nineteeth Street
Cedar Rapids
Fort Dodge
Marie Meyers
Davenport
United Spanish War Veterans of
Iowa
Watts
Jane DeLane
W. J. Bill
Cea Rapids
Sarah Ainsworth
Ellen Fowler
Blanche Correll
Dubuque
Dorothy Abels
Council Bluffs
Vivian Tallman Peterson
Clinton
Clara Holnagel
Waterloo
James Fanshier
Otto Burkart
William Des Moines
F. M. Rosenberry
Keokuk
Joan Pieper
Richard Herman
Muscatine
What Cheer Fire Destroys Keokuk County Race Horse Barn
A gasoline stove explosion at the Keokuk county fairgrounds in What Cheer destroyed the race horse barn and killed four horses. Ottumwa owner’s two Cold Cash colts and What Cheer owners Warren Coulter and Roy Clevenger suffered losses and injuries while attempting rescues. Fire ruined feed and equipment. water from a pond limited spread. a new barn will be built for the Keokuk county fair on August 16 to 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
What Cheer
Keokuk County Fairgrounds
Ottumwa
Warren Coulter
Roy Clevenger
Coulter
Keokuk County
Marion D A R Members Urged to Donate to Tamassee Institute
Marion Linn chapter D A R asks members to leave donations for the Tamassee Institute in Tamassee South Carolina at 436 Eleventh street with Mrs Effie Miller by Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Linn
Tamassee Institute School
Tamassee
S. C
Effie M. Miller
Eleventh Street
Heat wave tightens grip across Iowa with near 95 forecast
Iowa's first extended heat wave of the summer continued with temperatures expected to approach 95 degrees Thursday afternoon. Tuesday saw readings above 90 at most weather stations, with Waterloo at 94 and other towns ranging from 90 to 93. Morning lows dipped to 58 at Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Mercury
Weather Bureau
Waterloo
Council Bluffs
Carroll
Atlantic
Alta
Fort Dodge
Sioux City
Clarinda
Iowa Falls
Marshall
Marshalltown
Detectives Probe New Crimes Amid Strieff Case Search
A special squad of 20 detectives searches for a gunman who robbed a dyeing and cleaning establishment and attacked a worker. Meanwhile 24 detectives pursue the rape murder of Miss Jessie Elizabeth Strieff, with fingerprints being developed for leads. A Zanesville officer reported a drunken suspect babbling about the Strieff case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vada Abarca
Jessie Elizabeth Strieff
War Department
Des Moines
Zanesville
Smetie 4
Strieff
Binett
U S Rubber to Run Des Moines Small Arms Plant
Senator Herring said the United States Rubber company would operate the Des Moines small arms plant upon completion and employ about 10,000 people. The plant, authorized for 20 million dollars, will be north of Des Moines and built by Iowa contractors. The War Department will receive bids very soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Herring
United States Rubber Company
Des Moines
Iowa
War Department
Man Held In Elkader Faces Auto Theft Count
Elkader deputies arrest Merle Dahan of Winnebago Minnesota after a Lansing car theft reported by Jim Foley. Dahan allegedly bought gas in Garnaville without paying. a radio alert led to his arrest in Dyersville and detention for Clayton county authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
Gazette
Arnold Mueller
Merle Dahan
Winnebago
Minn
Lansing
Jim Foley
Dahan
Garnaville
Dyersville
Clayton County
Local Induction Details For Sigourney Men
Names of Sigourney residents Forsythe Allen McCulley Pohren Hotle and others scheduled to depart July 8 from Keota for Fort Des Moines induction. Physical exams conducted Wednesday by a panel including Malcol m Walberick Van Fleet Hammes and WNeber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
Frank Edward Forsythe
Kinross
Alexander Day
Ollie
Charles Everette Allen
Keota
Robert Lewis McCulley
Keswick
Melvin George Pohren
Harper
Charles Clarence Hotle
Fort Des Moines
Clifford Malcolm Walberick
Harold Raymond van Fleet
Richard Hammes
Edward William Wneber
Moc Sh
Emmett Wright
Ebster
Enneth Ridgway
Rence D
Two Iowa Men Plead Guilty in Cattle Fraud Scheme
Two Iowa men Frank Stever and Martin Miller pled guilty to using the mails to defraud in a long running cattle operation that advertised 500 pound cattle but delivered about 350 pounds. The group, about 60 strong, operated in Iowa and southern Illinois for 30 years. victims included James Foster of Beckley and John Halstead of Ghent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
W. Va
Iowa
Frank Stever
Martin Miller
Illinois
G. B. Barnes
St. Louis
Barnes
Stever
Miller
James Foster
Beckley
John R. Halstead
Ghent
Rawleigh County
Hopkinton Man Sought for DUI and No License
William H. Reggentin 48 Hopkinton was jailed by state trooper M G Swords on intoxicated driving and license revocation charges. He waived preliminary hearing, bond set at 250 dollars, and later fled after a Sunday incident. a warrant remains for both DUI and operating a vehicle without a valid license as officials pursue him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
William _H. . Bentin
Hopkinton
Jones County
M. G. Swords
Roy C. Pearson
Monticello
Reggentin
R. D. McIintyre
Grand
Justice Court
Swords
Takes Lead in Play At Cornell
Mount Vernon star Ben Hoover plays a lead and then a mystery role in the Cornell summer theater, starring in Ladies in Retirement June 26 27 28. Hoover has a history in theater at Irvine School New York and East Brewer Mass stock company offers. Barbara Brice leads as Barbara Brice with a supporting cast including Ruth Houstman Genevieve Snyder Betty Bogue Sally Hubbard and others. Howard Emerson designs the set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Mount Vernon
Ben Hoover
Cornell Summer Theater
Irvine School of the Theater
New York
George
Hoover
Banc
East Brewer
Mass
Ae Cap Cody
Cornell
Paramount
Percy and
Denham
Bertha F Genereen
Flora Robson
Barbara Brice
Cornell Theater
Tama
Betty Bogue
Rutland, VI
Ruth Houstman
Genevieve Snyder
Betty Laughlin
Freeport
Sally Hubbard
Bloomington
Ill
Howard Emerson
Cornellian
Iowa City
Wellman Patrolman Addresses Rotary Club in Marengo
Rhoades of Marengo Iowa a highway patrolman spoke to the Wellman Rotary Club on Wednesday outlining patrol priorities and safety initiatives for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Kermith Rhoades
Marengo
Iowa
Wellman Rotary Club
Burns Hit Marion Couple Cleaning Oil Furnace Filters
Mrs. John Cone 57 and her husband suffered burns when an oil furnace filter cleaning sparked an explosion in their Marion home. Fire department said a pilot light on a gas water heater caused the blast. Mrs. Cone is at St Luke's Hospital with non critical status, while Mr. Cone sustained burns on both hands. Also noted is a local fund raising drive raising 540.80 of 800 needed for a United Service Organization drive with donations accepted at several city locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cone
Eleventh Street
Marion
St. Luke's Hospital
Cone
United Service
Emery J. Miller
Mr. Miller
First National Bank
Mildred Titus
City
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Gas Company
Marion School Band Concert Under Glenn Lyman
The Marion school band directed by Glenn Lyman will present a concert at Seenaiee and p.m. featuring Herbert Clark's march, Gnome Grotto overture, low Jantis Suite, Morn- Foster, The Gold and Silver Waltz, Rhythm oods or The Stars and Stripes Forever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Glenn L. Lyman
P.m
Herbert Clark
Boyer
Gnome Grotto
Iilldreth
Safranek
Morn- Foster
Holmes
Lehar
Rhythmoods
Sousa
Mrs Lazio Recovers After Friday Operation
Mrs Charles Lazio of 437 a teenth street is recovering at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids after an operation performed Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lazio
Ateenth Street
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Burrows Granted Permit for $4000 Dwelling at 1145 Thirteenth
Mr and Mrs Leonard Burrows are approved to erect a dwelling costing 4000 dollars at 1145 Thirteenth street. Wilbur Stearns of Springville is the contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Burrows
Thirteenth Street
Wilbur Stearns
Springville
Missionary Society to Meet at Mrs Dykes Home
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church will hold a meeting Friday at 2 p.m. at 609 Ninth Avenue hosted by Mrs C A Dykes. Mrs J L Roberts leads the program and Mrs Fred J Lang directs the devotional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church
C. A. Dykes
Ninth Avenue
J. L. Roberts
Fred J. Lang
Cut Rate Drug Offers Foot Comfort Powder
Eas'em cooling soothing foot powder advertised at Cut Rate Drug offers relief and comfort. Product promises quick cooling sensation and moisture control for tired feet.
Mrs Ashley Williams Admitted At Mercy Hospital Cedar
Patient Ashley Williams is admitted to Mercy Hospital Cedar for treatment. The record notes the care facility and patient name without additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Williams
Mercy Hospital, Cedar
Methodists Choir Rehearsal Tonight at 7:45
The church choir will gather at the Methodist church tonight for a 7:45 rehearsal. A special practice at 7 will be held for all young women of the choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Andersons and Salt family guests visit Des Moines
Mr and Mrs A G Anderson and their daughter from Des Moines are guests of Mr and Mrs E A Salt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Anderson
En Moines
E. A. Salt
Mrs Philip Shoup Guest of Rosa Eiter in Tulsa
Mrs Philip Shoup of Tulsa is the guest of Mrs Rosa Eiter. The notice notes the visiting arrangement and the social hosting at Mrs Eiter’s home in Tulsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip’ Shoup
Tulsa
Rosaeiter
Social Evening Features Cards and Refined Hosts
City resident Mrs Charlies Roberts of Marshalltown and Mrs Richard Wagor of Central City join Wagor's parents Mr and Mrs O M Carson as court whist runs at three tables. Miss Mary Catherine Jennings of Cedar Rapids takes high prize. Refreshments served by hostesses at quarter tables with pansy centerpieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Charlies Roberts
Marshalltown
Richard Wagor
Central City
Wagor
O. M. Carson
Mary Catherine Jennings
Cedar Rapids
Injured man falls from second story window at home
William Reep of 1795 Third Avenue is recovering after a fall from a second story window Monday. He lost his balance while putting up screens and landed about fifteen feet, suffering severe bruises and shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Reep
Third Avenue
Casa Bianca Cafe Ad Teases Food Appeal
An advertisement from Casa Bianca Cafe invites readers to try their meals and expresses optimism that customers will enjoy both the food and the dining experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casa Bianca Cafe
Attorney Announces Temporary Leave and Agency
Winfield A. White states during leave his associate Howard Smith will conduct the office at the Commercial Bank with all papers and documents held intact under instructions from interested parties. He intends to return to Marion to resume his law practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smith
Commercial Bank
Marion
Winfield A. White
Coast to Coast Hardware Sale Ad
Jar caps two dozen for 43 cents. Jar rubbers three for 13 cents. Coast to Coast Hardware promotes bargain canning supplies in a compact advertisement.
Sorosis Club to Honor Miss Dow Bride-Elect at Busby Home
Members of the Sorosis club will entertain Thursday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. George E. Busby’s home to compliment Miss Jean Dow on her upcoming marriage. The event will also honor Mrs. A. J. Elder visiting in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Club
George E. Busby
Jean Dow
A. J. Elder
Marion
Mrs Harley W Erwin Hosts Birthday Dinner at Home
Mrs Irvin Scott celebrated her daughter’s birthday with a Tuesday evening dinner at 864 Twelfth street. Attending were Mrs Ralph Michel Mrs De Soyde Scott Mrs Hugh T Hutton Mrs Vernon Lent and Mrs Ivan Gillmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Scott
Harley W. Erwin
Twelfth Street
Ralph Michel
de Soyde Scott
Hugh T. Hutton
Vernon Lent
Ivan Gillmore
George Collins Visits Uncle and Aunt in Claiborne
George Collins of Claiborne Louisiana has been a guest of his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs Wilfred Stickney during a recent stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Collins
Claiborne, la
Wilfred Stickney
Mrs A A Hardin Returns From Davenport House Party
Mrs A A Hardin has returned from Davenport where she was a guest for several days at a house party given by Miss Mabel Johnstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Hardin
Davenport
Mabel Johnstone
Vaughn Improves at Home. Visits Not Permitted
W. W. Vaughn, ill at his home on North Tenth Street, shows slight improvement but remains restrictively closed to visitors. No changes in concern or recovery timeline are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Vaughn
North Tenth Street
Attorney Called To Army in Marion
Winfield A. White, practicing law in Marion since February 7, 1938, departed Wednesday with a Linn county contingent for a year of army service. Howard Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Warren S Smith of Cedar Rapids and a University of Iowa classmate, will administer White's office in the Isa Bank building during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield A. White
Marion
Linn County
Howard Smith
Warren S. Smith
Cedar Rapids
White
University of Iowa
Isa Bank
Service Club Wins in Marion Softball League Tilt
The Milwaukee Service club defeated Whittier 19 to 9 on Tuesday as Whittier committed nine errors. Whittier’s battery was Kinkead and Holland. Berlin and Little played for the Service club. The Sanitary Dairy company beat the Witwer grocer team 21 to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Club
Milwaukee Service Club
Whittier
Whittier Battery
Kinkead and Holland Service Club
Berlin
Little
Sanitary Dairy Company
Witwer Grocer
Shower honors Miss Alice Mc Gowan before July wedding
Miss Lucille Cone hosted a Tuesday evening shower at her home at 999 Eleventh for Miss Alice Mc Gowan who will wed Leonard E. Olson of East Chicago Indiana on July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice McGowan
Leonard E. Olson
East Chicago
Ind
Lucille
Cone
Wednesday to Spend Days in Homes of Local Residents
Wednesday will spend several days visiting the homes of Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Lothian Mrs. M. W. Courtney and Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Bowen as part of a social or community program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Lothian
M. W. Courtney
W. G. Bowen
Funeral services held for George W. Rogers Tuesday
Funeral services for George W. Rogers were conducted Tuesday with burial following. Rogers, a longtime resident and community member, was remembered for his service and quiet leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Rogers
Mrs. McKean and sisters visit Marsh home
Mrs. E. W. McKean and her sisters spent Wednesday at Oclwein in the home of her niece, Mrs. N. R. Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. McKean
Oclwein
N. R. Marsh
Mrs Clark Is Restricted From Visitors By Illness
Mrs George H Clark of 2501 Eighth avenue has been ill for three weeks and is allowed no visitors. Her condition is slightly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Clark
Eighth Avenue
Audrey Schmatt Takes Operator Post at Harte Beauty Salon
Miss Audrey Schmatt of Cedar Rapids obtains an operator job at Harte Beauty in the First National Bank building, starting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Schmatt
Cedar Rapids
Harte Beauty Salon
First National Bank
PTA Leaders to Attend District Convention on Falls Thursday
Mrs F E Stimson and Mrs Paul Rose join Mrs Robert Hess of the Marion Parent-Teacher association along with Mrs Carl Cherry and Mrs Floyd Emmons of the rural group as they travel to Falls Thursday for the district PTA convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Stimson
Paul Rose
Robert Hess
Marion Parent-Teacher Association
Carl Cherry
Floyd Emmons
On Falls
P.T.A
Picnic of Perry Jayne Purity Club Scheduled
A community event by the Perry Jayne Purity Club is set for Thursday with plans announced locally. Details include gathering arrangements and promised activities for attendees in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Jayne Purity Club
Albright and Frazees To Visit Bedford En Route Home
M. Albright and Mr. and Mrs. J W Frazee plan a Friday trip toward their Sioux Falls South Dakota home with a stop in Bedford to visit Mr and Mrs Dilman Moot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Albright
J. W. Frazee
Sioux Falls
S. C
Bedford
Mrs. Dilman
Albert hosts dinner at Palisades State for Blinks guests
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Albert of Cedar Rapids entertained Tuesday at dinner at Palisades State, complimenting Mr. and Mrs. Scola Blinks of Steubenville, Ohio, who are guests of Mr. Blinks' parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Blinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Albert
Cedar Rapids
Palisades State
Scola Blinks
Steubenville, C
Mr. Blinks
A. E. Blinks
Mary Ward Returns Home From Visit
Mary Ward of Vinton returned to her home Tuesday evening after a visit of several days with her cousin Dorothy Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ward of
Vinton
Dorothy Thomas
Ex-Wife Faces First Degree Murder Charge
Council Bluffs case centers on Cath erine Johnson 42 charged with premeditated slaying of her ex-husband Henry Christensen 58. He was killed with a 38 caliber revolver. Johnson held without bail. hearing set for July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Roy V. Smith
Catherine Johnson
Henry Christensen
Dan Sheehan
Ors. Johnson
C. A. Bangs
Volga City Ties Two In Sacred Heart Ceremony
Corinne Conboy daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas E Con of Volga City wed Joseph McNeil son of Mr and Mrs Edward McNeil of Postville in a single ring ceremony at Sacred Heart church. Nuptial mass and music by Zita Humbert and Bea McNeil followed by a family dinner. The bride a Volga City high school graduate worked in Oelwein and the couple will reside in Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volga City
Corinne Conboy
Thomas E. Con
Joseph McNeison
Edward McNeil
Postville
Sacred Heart Church
D. T. Noonan
Zita Humbert
Bea McNeil
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U. S
Spanish War Vets Auxiliary
Marion News
Ep Hee
Striets
U. S. Rubber Co
Carney's
Herbert Smith Photo
Merrill Hoffman
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