Defense Classes to Be Held This Week
Civilian defense classes sponsored by the Red Cross are scheduled this week at multiple locations. Instructors include R. N. MacDougal and Mrs. J. Franklin Parsons with sessions at Pleasant Grove, Rapids, and public library auditoriums. No surgical dressings classes will be held until materials are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Pleasant Grovery
Mre
Communi
Public Library
Albert E. Bragg
Walter Reinsch
Twelfth Street
J. R
F. S. Fairley
R.N
Home Nursing Aaublic
Kes A. Engel
Colfax Circle Rebekah Lodge Meets in Grove City
Colfax circle of Grove City Rebekah lodge No. 35 meets Thursday at 2 pm with Mrs. Glenn Hempy at 1155 Fourteenth Street. Mrs. Howard Mack named co chair. refreshments planned by a list including Mrs. John Johnson and others. Cards to follow afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax Circle
Grove City
Rebekah Lodge
Glenn Hempy
Fourteenth Street
Howard Mack
John Johnson
Merle Robison
Howard Caldwell
J. O. Biesecker
Callie Knapp
Minnie Schenken
Barnes
C. E. Clark
50 Cent Victory Stationery Ad Deal
Advertisement notes a 24 sheet and 24 envelopes victory stationery set with a U S flag in colors offered for 39 cents at Owens Cut Rate Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Stationary
U. S
Owen
Iowa couple hosts Miss McBride's classmate for weekend
Miss Marilyn Glasser of Freeport Illinois visits Miss McBride at her Iowa State College home. Glasser and her parents Mr and Mrs Earl Glasser will be dinner guests today in the McBride residence hosted by Mr and Mrs O W McBride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Glasser
Free- Nl
Miss McBride
Iowa State College
O. W. McBride
Miss Glasser
Earl Glasser
McBride
Child Study Club Meeting Noted for Wednesday Evening
The Child Study club will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Mrs. Kenneth at 1174 Fourteenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child Study Club
Kenneth
Fourteenth Street
St Mary’s Circle Meets at St Joseph’s Church
St Mary’s circle of St Joseph’s Catholic church meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Mrs J P Slater of 810 Sixth Street. Mrs Howard Cruse will lead the lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Circle
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
J. P. Slater
Sixth Street
Howard Cruse
Ivanhoe Club Meeting on Native Birds Lesson
The Ivanhoe club will meet Monday at 2 p.m. with Miss Emma Klein in charge of the lesson on native birds at 1000 Ninth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Club
Emma Klein
1000
Ninth Street
Marion Nature and Garden Club Meeting Details
The Marion Nature and Garden club will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Rosa Reiter. Mrs Owen Turner will have charge of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Nature and Garden Club
Rosa Reiter
Owen Turner
Excelsior Club Plans April Meeting at Dunns
The Excelsior Agricultural and Literary club met Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Hammond. A picnic lunch was served at noon. Mrs. Russell Singleton, Mrs. Bernard Tudeen and Mrs. Oscar Martin were appointed on the refreshment committee. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dunn will host the April meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Agricultural and Literary Club
Harry B. Hammond
Russell Singleton
Bernard Tudeen
Oscar Martin
Harry Dunn
Walker Couple Guests Of Leshers Near Marion
Mr and Mrs William Walker from New London are guests of Mrs Walkers parents Mr and Mrs Jerry Lesher south of Marion over the weekend after a vacation in the southern states and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walker
New London
States
Mexico
Methodist W S C S Auxiliary Meeting Scheduled
The Laura Beiley auxiliary of the Methodist W S C S meets Monday at 7 30 pm with Mrs Ed Allen at 776 Twelfth Street. Miss Lillian Bileakiy will be joined by Mrs E T Hiams and Mrs Howard Martin for a Davenport district missions meeting on March 5 in Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Beiley
Methodist
W.S.C.S
Ed Allen
Twelfth Street
Lillian Bileakiy
E. T. Hiams
Rs. Howard Martin
Davenport
Engagement of Bernice Clapp to Fern Anthes Announced
Mr and Mrs James E Clapp of 944 A Street announce the engagement of Bernice Clapp to Fern Anthes son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Anthes of Marion The wedding is set for April 23
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Clapp
Aanket Aman Bernice
Fern Anthes
Oscar Anthes
Marion
Miss Sara Nott Opens County Federation Spring Convention
County chairwoman Miss Sara Nott presided at the Federation of Worth county spring convention held in Marion at 10 pm on April 2 at the Congregational church. Mrs. David Lennox Jr of Marshalltown and Robert B. Moore of Cedar Rapids will speak.
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Sara Nott
Federation of Woth
Spri
Marion
Congregational Church
Ion Clubs
David Lennox, Jr
Marshalltown
State Federation
Robert B. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Veda and Joanne Bowdish Spend Weekend Together
Veda a an Oe See is spending the weekend with Joanne Bowdish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veda A An Oe
Joanne Bowdish
Advertising Snippet Promotes Painting and Call Services
A faded advertisement promotes painting and helping services with a phone contact 529W. The fragment hints at home improvement offers and related call options in a local listing.
Dinner Guests Of Local Families Named
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Doan host guests today including Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Doan of Hopkinton and Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Buan and Mrs. L. G. Weld of Cedar Rapids for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Doan
F. M. Doan
Hopkinton
F. L. Buan
L. G. Weld
Cedar Rapids
Methodist Brotherhood to Meet for Fellowship Dinner
The Methodist Brotherhood will hold a fellowship dinner at 6 30 p m on Wednesday at the church. The Rev A W Henke Manson and Harry Robson will be in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Brotherhood
A. W. Henke
Manson
Harry Robson
Gace Pope Debuts as First Horn in Band
Gace Pope plays first horn in the band marking a notable debut. The performance highlights a growing lineup and local music program activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gace Pope
Linn Chapter No 900 De Molay Postpones March Meeting
Linn chapter No 900, Order of De Molay, announces postponement and will not meet until March 30, delaying activities and leadership duties for the local youth fraternal group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Order of
de Molay
West Marion Garden Club Meeting With Mrs J J Albaugh
The West Marion Garden club will meet with Mrs J J Albaugh on the old Marion road Wednesday at 1 45 p.m. Local members will discuss upcoming projects and plant displays.
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West Marion
Meeting Set For Memorial Hall On Wednesday
Robert Mitchell W R C No 126 will meet Wednesday at 2 30 in Memorial hall Plans will be made for Grand Army day April 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mitchell W
New Pane Gh Chen Neighbors Host Chapel Community Evening
New residents invite all residents to a Wednesday chapel gathering. Committee in charge includes Mrs. David Hall, Mrs. Forrest Hann, and Mrs. George Zingula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An Pane
Gh Chen
Wal Geateaeak Teena Chapel
David Hall
Forrest ‘Hann
George Zingula
Enaten Teachers Club Plans Guest Speaker Event
The Enaten Teachers Club will host a guest speaker session with members of the board of education as invited guests. The event aims to discuss school programs and policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enaten Teachers Club
Board of Education
Nurse Kathleen Newman Returns Home for Weekend
Kathleen Newman, a student nurse at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, arrived home Saturday to spend the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs T A Newman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Newman
Michael Reese Hospital
Chicago
T. A. Newman
SUI Social Conference Set for April 10 11
The twenty second annual conference for teachers of social studies in Iowa and nearby states will be held Friday and Saturday April 10 11 at the University of Iowa. The event focuses on shaping orderly relationships among nations and features talks by scholars including Dr William T Hutchinson of the University of Chicago and others. A luncheon and tea follow sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
Itthen Bee
University High School
Cam
School Event Scheduled At 7 15 P M
The notice indicates a school event or gathering planned for 7 15 PM. Details are limited but timing and institutional context are evident.
Adage Bowens Chapter No 183 OES to Meet Monday
The Adage Bowens Mag of Nig Ye i on chapter No 183 OES will gather Monday afternoon at the Masonic temple. Supper is planned for 5 30 pm with Mrs O Steamy and Mrs Laurance S Dove as supper chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
O. Steamy
Laurance S. Dove
Mr and Mrs W H Ray Trip Named
Mr and Mrs W H Ray traveled to Rochester where Mrs Ray entered a clinic and underwent a medical procedure on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Ray
Rochester
Mt Vernon O E S evening attendees named
In Mt Vernon evening to attend the i of Vernon chapter O E S were Mr and Mrs Stewart Hawk Mr and Mrs Lee Voorhies and Mrs Bertha Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
I of Vernon Chapter
Stewart Hawk
Lee Voorhies
Bertha Barnes
Gerstmans to Return From Chicago Tuesday
Dr and Mrs Herbert Gerstman plan to return from Chicago on Tuesday. They will resume their residence in the city upon arrival and continue their activities locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Herbert Gerstman
Chicago
Cornelian Club Meeting Set for Tuesday Evening
The Cornelian club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Chauncey O Kelly 1750 Seventh avenue. Members unable to attend should notify the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelian Club
Chauncey O'Kelly
Seventh Avenue
Martin's Creek Community Club Meets for Quilt Sewing
The Martin's Creek Community club gathered Thursday at Mrs. Herman Nebiker's Cedar Rapids home. Members spent the afternoon sewing on a quilt together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin's Creek
Herman Nebiker
Cedar Rapids
Miss visits brother Dan Terrill in Quasqueton
A brief note records Miss visiting her brother Dan Terrill at Quasqueton, with no additional context or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss
Her Brother
Dan Terrill
Quasqueton
Circle group meets at Storck home for war relief program
The circle of King’s eaters met Friday at the home of Mrs. D B Storck. Mrs Ral C Seager was in charge of program The Great Commandment. The circle gave 1 to the Red Cross war relief fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Eaters
D. B. Storck
Ral C. Seager
Red Cross War Relief Fund
Couples Class Meeting At Methodist Church
The Couples class of the Methodist church will meet tonight at 7 30 in the church. The Rev E T Gough of Mt Vernon will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
E. T. Gough
Mt. Vernon
Reading Circle Plans Friday Picnic Lunch Meeting
The Reading circle will meet Friday at 1 o clock for a picnic lunch at the home of Mrs. A E Crew 1160 Ninth avenue. Mrs. R J Williams will be in charge of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Circle
A. E. Crew
Ninth Avenue
R. J. Williams
Mrs Lothian Hosts Salad Luncheon for Contract Club
Mrs W K Lothian will entertain the Contract club Monday at 1 30 PM with a salad luncheon at her residence 1680 Eighth avenue.
Anniversary Club Dinner For Mr and Mrs K Murdoch
Members of the Anniversary club will meet for dinner number seven to honor the anniversary of Mr and Mrs K Murdoch. The event is noted as a social gathering of longtime spouses and friends in the community.
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K. Murdoch
Tests Seek to Save Fortune in Nitrogen
Two Iowa State College chemical engineering students aim at half a billion dollars by researching fixed nitrogen in coal. F. E. Campbell of Des Moines and Burdette Jones of Waterloo pursue the chemical fate of nitrogen, under guidance from Dr. O. R. Sweeney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College
F. E. Campbell
Des Moines
Burdette Jones
Waterloo
O. R. Sweeney
The
Oscar George 71 Dairyman Dies After Stroke at Washington Hospital
Oscar George 71 dairyman died Friday evening at a Washington hospital after a stroke suffered at the dairy. Funeral services will be held Monday morning. He was born north of Washington and was an elder in the United Presbyterian church. Survived by wife and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oscar George
Wash
United Presbyterian Church
Chi
Des Moines Officer to Leave Post for Training in WWI Era
Lieut. Col. Robert J. Shaw of Sigourney said he will resign as occupational deferment adviser in the Iowa selective service system on April 15 to enter active training for commanders. He hopes for combat action and noted his prior service in the U.S. Army and involvement with the War Production Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Robert J. Shaw
Sigourney
Iowa
WPA scales back Iowa operations amid postwar plans
The WPA reports it no longer operates in 31 Iowa counties except school lunch programs. Administrative costs in Iowa have been cut nearly in half with further cuts possible. The speaker notes postwar reconstruction may render WPA expedients unnecessary and expects to finish his work after the war ends. The note follows a construction vacancy caused by the death of George J. Keller, an Iowa City WPA administrator.
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WPA
Iowa
George J. Keller
Iowa City
Highway patrol issues 20642 summonses in 1941
Des Moines report shows the state patrol issued 20642 traffic summonses in 1941 with fines totaling 294345 dollars. Chief C A Knee provided the figures on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Highway Patrol
C. A. Knee
Nine Month Students Cannot Expect Draft Deferral Shaw Says
Col. Shaw, adviser on occupational deferments for the state selective service system, said the new attitude toward students was part of a policy to defer only those persons actually essential to the war effort. He warned that nine month students cannot count on deferral.
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Shaw
Selective Service
Farmer and Two Sons Die in Train Car Crash
Police report a Rock Island passenger train crash killed a farmer and his two sons. The crash occurred when the train car was hurled about 160 feet. injuries and other details were not disclosed.
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Farmer
L. A. McCall
McCall
Rock Island
Farmer leaves court with $690 after $10 intoxication fine
Ottumwa Iowa report says Donald White, 32, who farms near Farson, had $700 pinned to his vest when police took him into custody. He left the police court with $690 after Police Judge A. R. Swartz imposed a $10 fine for intoxication.
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Ottumwa
INS
Donald White
Farson
Orim
White
A. R. Swartz
Rural scrap iron an air raid aid says Iowa official
Al Loveland Iowa USDA war board chairman reports a rural car graveyard survey shows about 20 718 000 pounds of scrap iron available from old cars across Iowa. He says the total could be turned into planes tanks and guns to aid the Allies.
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al Loveland
Iowa
Usda War Board
Ye Usda War Boards
Iown
Loveland
American Fauna Captured by Pupils at Cherry Valley School
A rural scrap drive described as capturing old cars suitable for junk totals 17,644 entries, weighing about 35 million pounds if each car averages one ton. Officials including Loveland note ties to broader state scrap programs and wartime material collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Valley
Oakdale herd ranks third in nation for three time milking
Brattleboro Vermont report shows the Oakdale Holstein herd of 50 or more cows produced 53 pounds of butterfat from 14 673 pounds of milk in the latest registry test. The three times daily milking group averaged 446 1 pounds butterfat from 13 006 pounds of milk. The all herds average was 410 pounds of butterfat from 11 859 pounds of milk. In Other news Cherry Valley pupils in Fairfax Township Linn County used a novel Central and South American fauna project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Cherry Valley School
Fairfax Township
Linn County
Central
South America
Valley Zoo Ees
Mavalena Sampson
Walford
North
South Olen
Iowa News In Brief Summary of Local Deliberations
Manchester officials approved next year’s allocations: Corporation 11000, waterworks 20000, electric light 3500, fire 2800, fire equipment 2500, improvement 5500, grading 7100, sewer 7500, garbage disposal 1000, road dragging. Postville reports engagements and local incidents including a wedding announcement and a nursing graduate. Decorah man Dorseth faces intoxication charges in Waukon court. bond posted. Cowan seeks $1000 additional damages for residence loss and belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Forest K. Jones
Eeeee Dorseth
Decorah
Burlington Ordnance Plant
Waukon
Justice Court
Cowan
Cornell Professors Observe Birds Across Seasons
Cornell professors, described as archeologists of observation, note a variety of birds on morning hikes including robin bluebird red black bird kill deer meadow lark and others. The survey spans 18 years and traces bird presence from Dover cliffs to Washington D C with ongoing tracking of avian behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Dover
Ennis
Oere
Washington, D. C
Balance to Kill Japs Excerpt Highlights Tax Donor Appeal
In Des Moines an AP report notes letters urging funds for U S treasury with phrases like use the balance to help buy rape and extreme payments. The letters reference tax figures and exemptions as part of a donation drive, marking an unusual first of its kind for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
United States Treasury
Biochemistry Instructor Hoberman To Study In Iowa
Dr Henry D Hoberman of Columbian University will study under Dr C H Werkman at Iowa State College. The National Research Council funds the advanced study assignment announced Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMES
INS
Henry D. Hoberman
Columbian University
Iowa State College
National Research Council For Advanced Study
C.H. Werkman
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Lastraction School
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Do. J. Newlin
Mabelie Oxley
Anee Ee
Naughton
Patrol
Tokio
Evalena Sampson
Oakdale
Walter A. Shupp
Sam
Cedar Falls
Iowa News
the Gazette
Fadden
Edward Matthews
Ernest Frentress
Watik “Tish
Aukon Paar Col Stu Josephine Dike
la Verne Hansmeier
Catherine Collins
Postville
Albert Thoresen
Ione
L. Saboe
S. Saboe
West Union
First Lutheran Church
Ted
Postville High School
St. Lukes Hospital
Saboe
West Union High School
Age Signal Corps
Lexington
Cornell
Ennis, Keyes
J. Harold Ennis
Chesles R. Keyes
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