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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1950

Page

5

Camp Fire Girls Plan Washington Trip From Marion

Camp Fire guardian Mrs Donald L Torrence leads twelve Syopta group members in preparing a two week journey to Washington D C leaving May 27 after school closes. They have raised around 700 dollars through dances socials and a ham dinner and will visit Arlington National Cemetery Mount Vernon Valley Forge Hyde Park Niagara Falls and Canadian stops.

Amber Travis Gazette Donald L. Torrence Marion Torrence Torrences Washington, D. C National Capital Bob Bowen Presbyterian Church Armar Arlington Cemetery Mt. Vernon Valley Forge Hyde Park New York City Niagara Falls Canada Detroit Chicago Mr. Torrence Cedar Rapids

Marion wedding news and club notices across the community

Marion delegates attend weddings in Ames and Marshalltown as Miss Ford sings at Harriet Trey Walters event. Local residents host visiting Florida guests and a birthday dinner for Mrs Norman J Waffle. Various clubs plan meetings at Methodist church Shakespeare group Saint Mary study circle Kings Daughters and Eastern Star prepare instruction and elections at Marion library and St Joseph parish. Gilbert Rathman and Merrill are listed in school election notices.

Irvin L. Ford Frances Marshalltown Miss Ford Harriet Trey Walter Beard Ames Congregational Church B. L. Trey Trey Florence Minor Marion

Furnace and heating units ad offer Marion Plumbing

For gas oil or coal furnaces boilers or conversion units phone Marion Plumbing and Heating 1088 Adv.

Marion Plumbing and Heating Ayboucht Harold Adams

Local notices and club meetings in Marion area

Mrs. Andrew P. Munsen is ill at home. P T A pre school study group No 2 meets at 7 30 Monday with Mrs. Haines. Diana Fret club luncheon at 1 30 Thursday with Mrs Jordan. Mrs Oxley in charge of program. Easier suggestions requested at roll call. Marion chapter 10 R A M meets 7 30 Tuesday at the Masonic temple with Mark Masters degree work.

Andrew P. Munsen Sixth Street Donald Haines Twentieth Street Diana Fret Club Willis Jordan C. R. Oxley Marion R.A.M Masonic Temple Mark Masters

For sale building and lot on 60x120 at Bailey's Milk Bar street

C. E. Pearson advertises sale of a 60 by 120 building and lot at 777 10th Street Bailey's Milk Bar, plus a residence at 896 14th Street. Indicates real estate listings with two properties and contact note.

10Th Street Bailey’s Milk Bar 14Th Street C. E. Pearson

Chapter CS PEO to dine at Gordon home Tuesday

Chapter CS P E O will meet for dinner at 6 30 Tuesday in the home of Mrs Hugh Gordon 804 Central avenue.

Hugh Gordon Central Avenue

AMES FAMILY TO SPEND SPRING VACATION IN TOWN

From Ames comes Mr and Mrs Towers and their son Jimmie who will arrive Wednesday to spend the spring vacation with Mrs Towers parents Mr and Mrs Lester Peck. Towers plans to graduate in June in veterinary medicine from Iowa State College. The Mothers club will meet with Mrs LeRoy Hahn at 7 45 Thursday.

Ames Mac Towers Jimmie Mothers Club LeRoy Hahn

Grove City Rebekah Lodge 35 Meeting Notice

Grove City Rebekah lodge 35 will meet at 7 30 Monday. New members will be initiated and refreshments will be served.

Grove City Rebekah Lodge

Martin's Creek club hosts after attendance contest winners

Losers in the attendance contest of the Martin's Creek Community club will entertain the winners at 1:30 Thursday in the home of Mrs. Charles Lehr. A dessert luncheon will be served.

Martin's Creek Community Club Charles Lehr

Wall washing paper cleanedodd jobs

Wall washing paper cleanedodd jobs. Phone 703W morning or evening.

Election in Marion rural independent school district

The Marion rural independent school district election is set for Monday in the new school building from 1 to 4 pm. One board vacancy, two candidates Clyde Simonsen seeking re election for a three year term and James Jordan. Simonsens have five children, Jordans six. Harvey E Trimble secretary of the board will be clerk, Ivan Gillmore and Charles Dukek judges.

Marion Rural Independent School District Clyde Simonsen James Jordan Simonsen Jordans Harvey E. Trimble Ivan Gillmore Charles Dukek

Help Wanted at Gordon Hatchery Advances Balance of Hatching Season

Help wanted for two day positions at Gordon Hatchery to assist with balance of hatching season. Also listed is an advertisement for expert remodeling and kitchen building services at 1068 W.

Gordon Hatchery Adv

Funeral Services for Charles H Grandle in Marion

Charles H Grandle of 1401 Eleventh street Marion died Friday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Yocom Murdoch chapel conducted by Rev. James P Gable. Burial will be in Oak Shade cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Presbyterian Mariners Meet For 5:30 Potluck Supper

The Presbyterian Mariners club will gather at the church at 5 30 today for a potluck supper. Westminster Fellowship group members will be guests at the event.

Presbyterian Mariners Club Westminster Fellowship Group

Iowa Students Spend Weekend at Home

Floyd Domer Gene Michel Dick Jeffrey and Jack Ratliff University of Iowa students spend the weekend at home, returning from campus for a short break.

Floyd Domer Gene Michel Dick Jeffrey Jack Ratliff The University of Iowa

No Better Williams Holds Steady Conditions at Mercy

The condition of Bob Williams, Marion high school junior and guard on the team, remained unchanged Saturday. Williams is being treated for back injuries at Mercy hospital and continues to run a temperature.

Bob Williams Marion High School Williams Mercy Hospital

Mrs Arthur Granger Hosts Monday Contract Club Dessert Luncheon

Mrs Arthur E Granger will entertain the Monday contract club at a dessert luncheon at her home.

Arthur E. Granger

Musical program planned by Tenny son club

The Tenny son club will meet at 7 30 Tuesday in the S F Cary home High school students will put on a musical piece under the direction of Mrs W O Hulin Four C club will meet with Laurence Brecht Tuesday afternoon

Tennyson Club S. F. Cary W. O. Hulin Laurence Brecht

Prairie Chapel W S C S Holds All Day Meeting

The Prairie Chapel W S C S hosts an all day meeting Thursday led by Mrs. Albert Martin with hostesses Mrs. Zingula and Mrs. Lloyd Martin. A noon picnic dinner is planned, devotionals by Mrs. W B Hanna and a program by Mrs. Norman Falcon will follow.

Prairie Chapel Albert Martin Zingula Lloyd Martin W. B. Hanna Norman Falcon

Fox Lodge 319 Meeting Set for Wednesday Evening

F T Fox Lodge 319 of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will hold a meeting at 7 30 Wednesday evening in Memorial Hall.

F. T. Fox Lodge B. of R. T Memorial Hall

Marion Federation of Women's Clubs Meeting Announced

The Marion Federation of Women's Clubs will meet in the library auditorium at 2:30 Tuesday.

Marion Federation of Women’s Clubs Library

Golden Rule lodge meeting in Los Angeles with Mrs Speake

Golden Rule lodge 486 L A to the B of R T schedules a Tuesday gathering at the home of Mrs George Speake at 320 reportedly to discuss lodge affairs and community activities with members invited to attend.

Golden Rule Lodge L. A B. of R. T George Speake Twentieth Street

Methodist Circles Plan Midweek Meetings

Methodist W S C S circles schedule 1:30 p.m. Wednesday with Deborah Mary Rachel and other groups meeting with named hosts Mrs Donald De Vault Mrs C B Vernon Mrs Harold B Phillips Mrs Elmer Fisher Mrs George A Hutchinson Mrs Pearl Bigger and Mrs Lila Ives A dessert luncheon will be served at each meeting.

W.S.C.S Deborah Donald de Vault Mary C. B. Vernon Harold B. Phillips Elmer Fisher Rachel George A. Hutchinson Pearl Bigger Lila Ives

Sorosis Club Meeting With Miss Busby at 7:45 PM

Sorosis club plans a gathering with Miss Bess Busby at 7:45 p.m. The event invites members to attend the informal meeting and discuss club affairs.

Unopposed Smiths Likely Board Directors. treasurer candidate named

S. Smith are unopposed for school board directors and Marvin Oxley is the only candidate for board treasurer. Arthur R. Lyons will be the election clerk. Mrs. Iva Hess and Mrs. Marie Rose will serve as judges. Cornelian club will meet at 7:45 Tuesday with Mrs. Walter Bensch. Colfax circle of Grove City Rebekah lodge 35 will meet with Mrs. Donald De Vault Thursday noon for a picnic. Presbyterians-The Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Missionary Society will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the church parlors. Mrs. D. B. Storck will have charge of the program. Circle 3 will be hostess. Lutherans-The St. Paul's Lutheran Ladies Aid Society will meet with Mrs. William Claus at 2 Thursday. Mrs. F. Corporan will be co-hostess. New Residents-Mrs. Albert W. Siemke has sold her beauty shop at Belle Plaine and will arrive in Marion soon. Mr. Siemke recently began work at the Yocom-Murdock funeral home. The Reading circle will meet at 2:30 Friday with Mrs. W. B. Carpenter, 890 Central avenue.

Colfax Circle Grove City Rebekah Lodge 35 Donald de Vault Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Missionary Society D. B. Storck Circle 3 St. Paul’s Albert W. Siemke Belle Plaine Marion Siemke Yocom-Murdoch Funeral Home

Blaze Destroys Steam Stack and Feed at Penick

A Saturday blaze at Penick and Ford damaged one wooden steam stack and fed a dryer with feed loss. Heat from steam in the corn feed drying process is blamed for starting the fire. Vapor from the twelve stacks plus aerial trucks gave the scene a heavier look. three fire companies responded and worked about an hour.

Penick and Ford C Street

Drake Instructor Seeks Democratic Nomination in Iowa Fifth

Gordon Winlock a 37 year old Drake University social science instructor and World War II veteran announced his bid for the Democratic nomination in Iowa's Fifth District for the June 5 primary. He plans a voter poll to gauge support on issues and backs a vigorous bipartisan foreign policy, repeal of Taft Hartley act weakened labor, Brannan farm plan and a sane tax program.

Des Moines Gordon Winlock Drake University Iowa Winlock Paul Cunningham R-Ia

Watch Runs Backwards And Keeps Perfect Time

Charlotte AP report: watchmaker Thomas Robertson built a true backward running watch. It winds backward, hands move counter clockwise, and the 3 sits where 9 usually is, with all numerals reversed. The display shows the timekeeping works as advertised in a downtown Charlotte jewelry store window.

Charlotte N. C Thomas Robertson

High School Teacher Knocked Down by Boy

A 65 year old Kansas City public high school teacher at Manual High and Vocational school was knocked down by a boy at the school Saturday and left in critical condition with a concussion. The assailant boy is being sought.

Kansas City INS Ernest B. Hyde Manual High and Vocational School

Card of Thanks and Lost and Found Gazette Ads

A long column of notices includes personal thanks for sympathy and floral offerings, lost items, and various classifieds. It features thanks from Mrs. Kacerovsky and Mrs. Wiley, lost items like a black purse and blue hound, and ads for services, watches, rental moves, and tax help in the Gazette.

Wm. Wiley Walker Iowa Bertram Dial Gazette Want Ad

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cedea Selida Camp Fire Group Washington, D.C Bers Syopta Group Mrs. Torrence Joan Petrusch Barbara Paul Merlene Knight Nadine Manson Mary Lou Lyons Phyllis McGowan Janet Gordon Joyce Ann Kolda Lillie Mae Fuller Elaine McGee Phyllis Smith Joyce Ann Lacock Marion News Gazette Business Office Prone J. B. Tostenson Toledo Florida Methodist Church Norman J. Waffle Wetomachick Guardian Florence Clark Eleventh _ street Verle Thompson Clark Darlene Marlene Thompson Elizabeth Waffle Dorothy Kroening Sharon Berlin Feral Britton Sandra Whitlock Janice Schultz Priscilla Tanner Carole Bunney Carol Goodrow Hildegarde Schneider Shakespeare Club Emma R. Klein J. L. Papes Pleasant Grove Community Club Carl Carver Eastern Stars Esther Barber T. A. Newman Velda Felton St. Mary’s Study Club St. Joseph's Church H. E. Gibberson Fifth Avenue King’s Daughters Mary Lowe Dickinson Lucille Bailey Ninth Street Hazel Snell Elizabeth Brown Public Library Gilbert E. Rathman and Merrill Harry Waline Sorosis Club Cornelian Club Walter Bensch Reading Circle W. B. Carpenter Penick Don Padilla Taylor Elementary School Diana McLaud Memorial Coliseum Susan Currell Carolyn Hatch David Rizzio Charles Matson Joseph Kacerovsky 16Th Ave Dana Boyle Memoriam Cedar Rapids Gazette Lady’s Killians 31St St Buresh Motors Inc 3Rd St. SE Hamilton ELGIN T Vincent's Rosen Tailor Shop 4Th St. SE Llians Notion Dept K & M Pharmacy 2Nd Ave J Smith Istine NE Roosevelt Hotel Kenwood Transfer Thomas H. Lekin Kenwood Hoover JE 3Rd Ave Sands Printing ST. Ana J O Morton Griffins Clothing Ave Eauty Shops Ad Mays 6Th St Ce-Mar CG. & Bn Clarence Zahina & His Danceland Vic Miller Twin Towers Ellis Blvd Gold Rooms Bob Welty Bill Mallon John Doetze Tony New First Ave Elody Inn Ranch COU_FALLS Kenny Hofer Lang Seo His Yacht Club Fu Club Hiawatha Victory Tavern Babes Sra I. Kirkpatrick A. W. Peterson Co., Inc Fapellanes Store Ist St Lear Washing Machine Service Repair THOR al Thor Ivesewe Morris Fur Shop Granby Griffith Feather CO Pillow el Ellis Blvd M. R. Kennedy Dick Alexander James Fruit Arnold Billingson Kinkead Construction Co Rapids Harvey Booth and Sons Virgil Horakcesspools Ronnie Linn County Jack Schneider Christ Anderson Wm L King D. J. “Denny Boyd H. Luck Ray Leeper Mack Agustine Bill _Leibrand Eve R.C Henderson Marion William Turner D. Brandman Thibmar Harvester Co Highland Park Station Des Moines, Iowa Midwest Allison Hotel Stuart Street Boston Mass Jerekine Charles Chester CHAS Chester Shoe CO Chester Brockton E-216 Spencer, Ind Harvard Ave Cleveland Ohio Arnold E Ave. NE Hein Self Country Club Nelson Quigley Pres DeWitt Aidice P.O Baclesiee High Sea Seasons Norcraft Inc Cincinnati Waitch Hamilton Watches Killian CO University Graduat Densive Gazette Fein Swanson Smulekoff’s Annex Machine Company Montrose Hotel
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