Linn G O P Women Sponsor Dinner
Linn County Republican Women sponsor a guest night dinner Monday at 6 30 p m in the Crystal room Montrose hotel. Speaker Mrs H C Houghton Jr Red Oak will discuss a topic of interest to both genders. Open to the public. Reservations with Mrs E K Beane 2 3429. Mrs Houghton, Wellesley graduate, former Iowa federation president, now federation director for Iowa.
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Linn County
Republican Women’s Club
Crystal Room
Montrose Hotel
H. C. Houghton, Jr
Red Oak Will
E. K. Beane
Dial
Houghton
Wellesley College
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
General Federation
Iowa
Deemer
Red Oak
A. E. Chase
Edwin Lundquist
W. R. Watsabaugh
F. L. Diserens
Frank Riemann
F. E. Ormsby
Ida Manchester
New Fishing and Hunting Licenses Arrive for 1939
County Recorder Dempsy Jones reports 1939 fishing licenses and combination licenses have arrived ready for issuance. Fees are 1.00 for fishing and 1.50 for the combination permit, with 4500 fishing and 3000 combined licenses in the consignment. State sources indicate fishing laws remain unchanged until at least July 1 and any new laws may not take effect until next season.
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Dempsy Jones
Marmola Tablets Ad Promises Weight Loss Aid
Advert describes slimming with Marmola Tablets aiming to reduce fat from thyroid related weight gain. Claims 30 years of public trust and over twenty million boxes sold, yet notes not a cure-all and urges consulting a physician for diagnosis. Includes dosage guidance of four tablets daily and formula in each package.
Simon Named Marion Liquor Store Manager
Frank Simon of 1392 Tenth Street is appointed manager of the Marion liquor store succeeding ill health-quit John Troy, who has led the store since it opened. Simon, a former bank president and Spanish-American War veteran, also chairs Linn County Soldiers Relief. Troy will leave April 1.
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Frank Simon
Tenth Street
Marion
John Troy
State Liquor Commission
Associated Press
Simon
Linn County Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Troy
Ben
Palisades State Park
Walker
Walker Bank
Kintyre
N. D
Napoleon
Simons
Board Approves New Teacher Contract Form in Special Session
The board of education met in a special session Wednesday evening to review a new teacher contract form, deeming the old one outdated. The board gave approval to the new form.
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Board of Education
Home of Mr and Mrs Cutler Hosts Return Visit
In the home of Mr and Mrs C J Cutler they have returned to their residence. Mr Lutterman and Mrs DeFries are Mrs Cutler's brother and sister.
Murray son promoted to Bloomington sales territory
Billy Murray of Blair's Ferry road Cedar Rapids, employed by Metropolitan Supply, Cedar Rapids, is promoted to represent the company in its Bloomington Indiana territory. Murray began seven years ago as a printing department helper and two years ago moved to the general office as a house salesman. He attended Marion high school and Coe college.
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Billy Murray
Roy W. Murray
Blair's Ferry Road
Metropolitan Supply Company
Cedar Rapids
Bloomington
Inl
Murray
Marion High School
Coe College
Marion Presbyterian Sweeps City Church League Title
The Marion Presbyterian basketball team won the city church league championship by defeating Trinity Methodist 39 to 21 in Franklin gym Cedar Rapids. They will face Kenwood Presbyterian tonight at 8 at Roosevelt gymnasium Cedar Rapids.
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Marion Presbyterian
Trinity Methodist
Franklin Gymnasium
Cedar Rapids
Kenwood Presbyterian
Roosevelt Gymnasium
Winter visitors and local illness update
Mr and Mrs Robert S Oxley returned from Long Beach California where they spent the winter. Mr and Mrs A R Schenken and daughter Martha Sue of Glen Ridge New Jersey will visit here for two weeks with Mrs Minnie Schenken. Mr and Mrs J H Schenken of Los Angeles also arrive for the same visit. Eddie Thomas Reed son of Mr and Mrs Edward Reed has been ill with pneumonia and is home from Cedar Rapids hospital. Charles Martin, ill at his sister May Vahls home, has returned to Lisbon.
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Robert S. Oxley
Long Beach
Calif
A. R. Schenken
Martha Sue
Glen Ridge
N. J
J. H. Schenken
Los Angeles
Minnie Schenken
Eddie Thomas Reed
Edward Reed
Cedar Rapids
Charles Martin
May Vahl
Lisbon
Social notes and local notices mix in Cedar Rapids
Carl Carver and Mrs Elton Reming ton were guests at a local gathering. Mrs William Ambdenstock, in St Luke's hospital after March 3 operation, is improving. Mrs H N Strader visits Fredericsburg to be with a sick sister. The P T A medical dental committee meets Saturday at 3 in the Gas company home demonstration room. Mrs W J Atz returns from Minneapolis after visiting her son in law and daughter and grandson Jimmie Smith. An ad promotes Dr West dental products. Dr Thomas Moody of the Northern Baptist convention, who spent forty years in the Belgian Congo, will speak at Sunday evening Baptist church services. all are invited.
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William Ambdenstock
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Medical-Dental Committee
Parent-teacher Association
W. J. Atz
Minneapolis
Lyman Smith
Jimmie Smith
Dr. Thomas Moody
Northern Baptist Convention
Belgian Congo
Africa
Baptist Church
DeMolay Linn Chapter Boys Basketball at Monticello
Linn Chapter No 900 DeMolay to face Monticello basketball team at seven o clock in a local game.
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Linn
Monticello
DeMolay basketball tourney notes Cedar Falls list of players
Night at the State DeMolay basketball tournament in Cedar Falls features Marvin Oxley accompanying the team. Players named include Jack and Bernard Price Melvin Meggers Jerry Gerrans Robert Newlin Bill Wahl Dick Little and Bill Austin. Advertisement lists prices on canned fish and sausage from Dickey's Foods.
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Cedar Falls
Marvin Oxley
Jack and
Bernard Price
Melvin Meggers
Jerry Gerrans
Robert Newlin
Bill Wahl
Dick Little
Bill Austin
Aunt Laura Fairbanks Ill in Chicago Hospital
Miss Daisy Straley reports her aunt Laura White Fairbanks of Chicago is critically ill in a Chicago hospital. Fairbanks formerly lived in Marion.
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Daisy Straley
Laura White Fairbanks
Chicago
Fairbanks
Marion
Lost white wire haired terrier female
A lost terrier described as white with wiry coat, female, last seen near the caller’s location. Reward not offered. Contact 526-J for information or to reunite the pet with its owner.
Play Based On Old Bundling Custom At Coe College
The Coe College Playhouse presents The Pursuit of Happiness by Lawrence and Armina Marshall Langner tonight and Friday directed by Kert Andrews with Gray Alan Wilson as assistant. The production satirizes the early American bundling custom, telling the story of the couple navigating social norms.
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Lawrence
Armina Marshall Langner
Coe College Playhouse
Kert Andrews
Gray Alan Wilson
Local Mother’s Worry Over Son Ends With Natex Aid
A Iowa mother, Gertrude Chesmore of 712 O Ave NW, credits Natex for transforming her 6-year-old John Chesmore’s health. After laxatives and distress, Natex moved his bowels, revived appetite, steadied nerves, and restored sleep. A Natex rep at Podzimek’s Pharmacy promotes the remedy with a list of statewide agency stores and a $100 reward for testimonial honesty.
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Natex
John Chesmore
Gertrude Chesmore
O Ave
Podzimek
Second Ave
Second Ave. SE
John
Coser
Iowa
Storck Family Visits DeWitt and Club Notes
Mrs G A Storck and her son Kenneth visited DeWitt for a week in the home of Mr and Mrs Leslie Blocker. Phyllis Ford hosted the Marionette 4 H club meeting on Tuesday. Arlene Quaas was named a delegate to the Ames convention. Twelve members answered roll call with the question What personal quality I admire in my friends. Arlene Trokosh and Mrs O E Quaas were mentioned.
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G. A. Storck
Kenneth
DeWitt
Leslie Blocker
Phyllis Ford
Arlene Quaas
Ames
Arlene Trokosh
O. E. Quaas
Hessian officer deserts to join Americans in play
A historical drama portrays a Hessian officer who deserts British forces to pursue happiness under the Declaration of Independence. Cast includes Albert Kitzhaber as Max Christmann and Geraldine James as Prudence Kirkland, with Ruth Chalmers, Richard Swearingen, Frances Rauzer and others in supporting roles.
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America
Albert Kitzhaber
Cedar Rapids
Max Christmann
Geraldine James
Hampton
Prudence Kirkland
Ruth Chalmers
Richard Swearingen
Frances Rauzer
Swisher election results list mayor treasurer and councilmen
In Swisher the election results name Lumir W. Jansa for mayor Charles J. Ross as treasurer Edward QO Volesky as assessor and councilmen at large W H Dvorak Joe J Houser Anton A Novotny Joe D Janko and Alois F Kadlec. A city hall proposition not to exceed 1500 carried.
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Swisher
Lumir W., Jansa
Charles J. Ross
Edward QO. Volesky
W. H. Dvorak
Joe J. Houser
Anton A. Novotny
Joe D. Janko
Alois F. Kadlec
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Linn G. O. P
Tuck
Sy George Clark
Tire Sionna
NEA Service. Inc
TM. Rec U.& Pat
Marion News
Council
E. B. Castle
State Highway Commission
West Seventh Avenue
Iowa Municipality League
House
Art Club
Lincoln Gymnasium
Russell Rogers
St. Luke's Hospital
Ben Lutterman
Lloyd
George de Fries
Windom, Minn
Victor
Bluebird Records
RCA Victor
Victor Record Society
RADIO
Hall-Ekfelt, Inc
3Rd Ave. SE
R. A. Dunahoso of
Maxwell
Gilbert Gordon
Ae Ee Theater
C ‘Albright
Carl Carver
Mrs. Elton Remington
H. N. Strader
Frederic’sburg
West
Owen's Drug Store
Dickey’s Foods
Treasure Island
Union Bus Depot
Chicago and North Western Stages
Union Pacific Stages
Department of Tours
Leavenworth
Omaha, Nebi
Grand Compound
Victor J. J. Roushar
Olin
Macomber Phey
Tama Soleman
Platt
Tipton
Manchester
E. E
Marengo Swereys Kexall
MT. Vernon
Toledo
Wyoming Co
W. Josty Crossman's Phey Miller Drug Co
WN Protection Refuse Substitutes
Hutchinson
Pher
Star Drug Co
Sr. A
Allum
Williamsburg
Ralph Bushee
John Cabinett
Richard Hubacek
Paul Grant
Coe
QALE
Kentucky
Sears
Idesi
SES
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