Lutheran and W S C S Gather for District Conference
Luzerne and Monticello hosts welcome the Southern Pastoral Conference of Iowa district East of the Lutheran Missouri Synod at St. Pauls. Opening services feature Rev. Schuelke and Rev. Krog with Hempel as chairman and Dohrman as secretary. Also noted are W S C S divisions meetings, special music at Easter Mass, and local notices including housing and program details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Southern Pastoral Conference
Iowa
Lutheran Missouri Synod
E. Schuelke
Williamsburg
C. E. Krog
Mr. Schuelke
E. Hempel
Stanwood
E. Dohrman
Victor
C. Hesse
Eldora
Iowa District East
H. Harms
Davenport
P. L. Bornhoeft
Cedar Rapids
United States- Canada
C. Barth
Cincinnati
Ohio
Glen Wickham
Ladies Aid Society
William Claus
Vernon Haas
Memorial Hall
Fred Bohlken
George Lutz
Harry Fox
William Fowler
ET. Brockman
Leonard Grabau
Mt Vernon council unites agencies for war effort
A Mt. Vernon community council brings together representatives from more than 30 organizations to boost civilian morale during wartime. Plans include expanded summer band concerts, a new community calendar, a forum on war aims, and activities from employment services to war bond campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
Evelyn Fillmore and Amos Stewart wed in Marion
Evelyn Fillmore daughter of Mr and Mrs John Fillmore of Marion west area and Amos E Stewart son of Mr and Mrs J A W Stewart of 2545 Fifth Avenue were married Saturday at 10 30 am at the Christian church the Rev Vernon H Carter officiated Miss Dorothy Calderwood of Marion served as bridesmaid John W Fillmore brother of the bride was best man A dinner followed at the bride's home with a three tier wedding cake and a list of relatives present Both couples are Marion High School graduates Mrs Stewart works at Quaker Oats and Mr Stewart is assistant manager at Spahn and Rose Lumber They will reside at 1201 English Boulevard with relatives in attendance including Elsie Stewart Des Moines and Cedar Rapids guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Fillmore
John Fillmore
West of Marion
Amos E Stewart
J A. W. Stewart
Fifth Avenue
Christian Church
Vernon H. Carter
Dorothy Calderwood
Marion
John W Fillmore
English Boulevard
Elsie Stewart
Des Moines
Don Hogland
Cedar Rapids
J. A W. Stewart
Hazel van Gorkum
Lew Millburn
Dixie Lee
John R. Fillmore
John W. Fillmore
Stephen
David Gott
Church Union Services Planned Through Holy Week
Union services will be held Tuesday and Wednesday at 745 p m in the Christian church with guest speakers from Trinity Methodist and United Brethren in Cedar Rapids. Thursday night features individual church services and Good Friday three hour service from 12 to 3 p m at the Congregational church with ministers sharing the Seven Last Words. Easter Sunrise Union Service for Marion youths at 6 30 a m at the Baptist church with Harlan Jones speaking followed by breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
William C. Eckler
Trinity Methodist Church
Cedar Rapids
W. Z. Henline
United Brethren Church
Congregational Church
Jesus
Marion
The
Baptist Church
Harlan Jones
Community clubs schedule multiple meetings around Scott’s Mills area
The Martin's Creek Community club hosts a Tuesday 7 30 p m gathering at Mr and Mrs Marion Jamison home near Scott's Mills honoring Miss Annabelle Oxley who will wed Norman Brown of Colorado Springs. Dry Creek Ladies meet Thursday with flower seed exchange, and Mothers club meets Thursday at 7 30 p m with hostess Mrs Stanley Kellams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin’s Creek
Ladies Progressive Club
Dry Creek
Robert Sloan
Mothers Club
Stanley Kellams
Eighteenth Street
Arthur Shore
The
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Amelia Giffert
Eleventh Street
Friendship that Outlived School Years
Marion high school will grant diplomas to 86 seniors at its sixty ninth commencement. Two classmates Eileen Schenken and Barbara Fitzgerald have shared 13 years of friendship since Emerson kindergarten. Barbara’s leg operations and braces kept her at home during late sophomore year, with Eileen carrying her books and schedules to classes. Both active in band glee club science and drama, they plan to pursue college together yet may attend different small schools, as one prepares for Iowa or another path without the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ammer Travis
Marion High School
Eileen Schenken
Barbara Fitzgerald
Emerson School
Damon and
Pythias
Barbara
Lee R. Fitzgerald
Eileen
Junior Academy of Science
Delta Sigma Delta
National Honorary Society
Dramatic Club
The
Vox
Quill
Methodist Church
University of Iowa
Doan
Bond Parade Plans To Be Made Monday
Marion Chamber of Commerce special events committee meets Monday at 7 30 pm with Everett M Nelson to finalize plans for the Victory day bond parade on Saturday April 18. Parade includes decorated bicycles scooters and wagons with patriotic themes. All Marion and Marion township school children may enter. registration requested. Best decorated units win defense stamps. Donations of war or patriotic items for window displays are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Everett M Nelson
Marion
Marion Township
H. E. Vanderlinen
Schedule of Red Cross Classes Is Announced
Red Cross classes offered this week in Cedar Rapids at the public library auditorium and homes. Instructors include Mrs. R F Mac Dougal RN and Mrs S F Cary RN with sessions Monday to Wednesday, no Friday class due to Good Friday services. Additional items note social events and local visits.
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Red Cross
Public Library
Pleasant Grove No. 5
R. F. MacDougal
R. N
Cedar Rapids
Mothers Club
S. F. Cary
W H. Ray
K. E. Cornell
Iowa parties face tough fundraising in off year campaigns
In Des Moines AP reports both parties see scarce cash for 1942 campaigns as war taxes and living costs tighten funds. Republicans spent 135 051 and Democrats 63 417 at central committees after 1940, with individual candidate spending not included. Primary June 1. general November 3. Clyde L. Herring seeks reelection amid eight congressional seats and state offices. Off year apathy rises as national events dominate interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Iowa
State Central Committee
Central Committee
Clyde L. Herring
Mother keeps lamp lit for son lost in 1918 in 1942 tribute
Edgewood native Claude McConnell died of influenza at Camp Dodge in 1918 at age 21. His mother Mrs James R McConnell lights a kerosene lamp nightly since 1918, now on a farm near Manchester, relighting when fuel runs low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanchester
Claude McConnell
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Edgewood
Claude
James R
McConnell
Manchester
Mrs. McConnell
Iowa races stir as contenders for national and state posts emerge
Capitol Currents notes limited primary contests as Otha Wearin may join Omaha credit leadership, Jess Alton or Harold Teachout considered for contests, and Lloyd Thurston eyed for Senate. Other names surface for secretary of agriculture and Republican seats, with Leo Wegman pressed to challenge Rep. Jacobsen in June primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otha Wearin
Hastings
Intermediate Credit Corporation
Omaha
Jess Alton
Mondamin
AAA
Harold Teachout
Farragut
Iowa
House of Representatives
Jens Thompson
Rolfe
Iowa House
Leo J. Wegman
Anamosa
W.S. Jacobsen
Clinton
Iowa Voters Turned Out Record High in 1940 Election
The article notes about 300000 more Iowans voted in 1940 than 1938. It reports Democrats led in cash with a $25000 profit on a Jackson day dinner, potentially kept locally. It discusses competition between Democratic federal patronage and Republican statehouse power and suggests turnout will stay below normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
New Deal Party
Tis
National Committee
State Guard Lunch Break Sparks Light Moments on Camp
Continued from Page 1, the Sec. lettuce salad cheese and pie and coffee. Col Lonsdale notes guard officials stressed food for freedom while Sgt John W Zimmerman leaves his Red Oak farm to join camp. He says a replacement ran the farm. Officers wary of intercity clubs. eight men from one city meant two to each of four companies. A captain later finds a platoon missing, thinking the rear march test was a joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Lonsdale
John W. Zimmerman
Red Oak
March
Randalia Girl Is Fayette County Spelling Champion
Randalia 12 year old Shirley Butts won Fayette County spelling honors on Saturday by correctly spelling geometry after Clermont’s 13 year old Margaret Morris missed it. Butts won the oral contest while Morris led in the written round. they then faced a 25 minute challenge before a miss decided the winner. Both are eighth graders, daughters of local residents Walter Butts and Arthur Morris.
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Gazette
West Union
Shirley Butts
Walter Butts
Randalia
Fayette County
Margaret Morris
Clermont
Miss Morris
Arthur Morris
Dickinson County Beats Bond Quota In Three Day Drive
Spirit Lake Iowa report says Dickinson County led Iowa in defense bond sales surpassing its quota. By Wednesday night the drive totaled 830000 pledged against an 817000 quota, with final total awaiting winter residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
INS
Dickinson County
Iowa
B. A. Ladoux
Burlington Receives $105,000 Federal School Grant
The Federal Works agency reported presidential approval of 61 projects totaling $8,207,497 for community facility improvements in war production areas. Iowa Burlington gains $105,000 for school construction, with other allocations including Moline and Granite City hospital facilities and Plattsmouth school funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Works Agency
Iowa
Burlington
Illinois
Moline
Granite City
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Youth Hostel Movement May Ride Cycling Boom
Iowa City report by Gene Claussen notes cycling gains as rubber shortages curb cars. University of Iowa student John Biesanz cites hostels spreading in 25 countries aiding outdoor recreation and social aims from health to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Claussen
Iowa City
John Biesanz
University of Iowa
Biesanz
Germany
United States
Gladys Scott
S.U.S
Scattergood
West Branch
Iowa
Biesant
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Marion News
Mer Tiedeman
Luzerne
Fred Kromminga
Grace
Freda
Monticello
W.S.C.S
Methodist
W S.C.S
Comforter
L. M. Phelps
Eighth Street
Mary Buzza
Willis Jordan
Endeavor
L. A. Levasseur
Seventh Street
Gleaners
Walter Webster
Eighth Avenue
Keystone Division
E. C. Ainley
Twelfth Street
Thomas Wilkinson
C. C. Tharpe
George Hutchison
Loyal Division
Fred Holsinger
Eliza Mann
George Gillmore
Charles Granger
James Clapp
Rudolph Harris
E. R. Harville
Hugh Churchill
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Marsh
Dress
Webbe
Lord
William Walker
New London
Ameigo Club
E. E. Wilcox
Washington Avenue SE
C. B. Vernon
Harold Miller
Mrs
A. E. Miller
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Indian Creek Fish and Game Club
Dye Garage
Miller
Joseph W. Gray
J. R. Goodman
Robert Warner
Clyde Lindsley
R. P. Ink
J. B. Ringer
Albert Blinks
Bardens
E. G. Hunt
E. E. Moots
Frank Runkle
William Miller
T. S. Mitchell
O. J. Cullumber
T. J. Jones
F.G Millikin
Joe Fisher
Merrill Burge
Dean Albion R. King
Cornell
Dean Albion King
Richard Wolfe
Rudolph Vodicka
J. A. Goodman
Mae T. Mitchell
Mattie Hunt
Joseph Bennett
Joseph W. Gray, Jr
E. G
Amos Stewart
Earl Grant
Savanna, Ill
Laura Fowler
Irene Locke Schultz
Carl Stuber
Lincoln Drive
Companions Missionary Guild of the Christian Church
Patricia and
Richard Georges
Savanna, NL
Clarence Reiter
Townspend Club
Memorial Coliseum
Gazette Photo
Eileen Schenken and
Arthur E. Crew
Irvin L. Ford
R. J. Williams
T. A. Newman
Mary English
Book Club
M. W.courtney
H. N. Strader
Charles Hagerman
Earl Jacobs
Fort Leonard Wood
Methodist Sunday School
Balster Furniture Co
Noble Grands Association
E. R. McCon
John J. Fox
Bessie Neff
St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Mrs. W., E. Neff
A. M. Holzworth
Paul, Philip
Jane Mary
Hutchinson's
Grace Wehrend
Elmer John Tiedeman
Mrs. el
Southwest Pacific
Towa
Wendell Willkie
Roosevelt
James McCconnell
Capitol Currents
Jon H. Chapman
Wyoming
Omaha Land Bank
South Dakota
Charles Housh
Kraschel
Tleees
Statehouse
B. F. Carroll
Alex Miller
Lloyd Thurston
Osceola
L. J. Dickinson
Thurston
Dickinson
Wilson
Secretary of
Agriculture
Mark Thornburg
James I Dolliver
Ft. Dodge
G. Scott Davies
Leon Shepard
Perry
State Guard
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