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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1941

Page

29

Marion Voters to Elect Mayor and Council Monday

Marion voters will go to the polls Monday to elect a mayor and city councilmen for a two year term. Incumbent John Pazour is not a candidate. Multiple tickets present plans for police, beer laws enforcement, and city improvements including the four lane Marion highway.

Marion John Pazour E B. Castle Progressive C. E. Drummond People’s Drummond John C. Mullin Citizens Mullin American Legion Marion Chamber of Commerce Councilen A. A. Schenken Park Board Citizens’ Tiket George Hutton People's Harry Fasterday Marvin Oxley E. A. Lagerquist Frank Simon Stephen Hines W. .£ Trimble Marion F. Robb

Farmer Treated After Disc Wrench Slip Accident

Claire Bach of Marion near Alice suffered lacerations to his right hand when a wrench slipped while working on a disc and he fell onto the machinery. Several stitches were required at a local doctor’s office.

Claire Bach Alice Ed Bach Marion

Eight Hatt children graduate from Marion High School

Mary Watt, one of Marion high school's seventy seniors, will be the eighth child of Mrs. Elizabeth Hatt to receive a diploma. The Hatt family has overcome illness and loss as Mrs. Hatt sustained the laundry business since 1933 after A. H. Hatt’s retirement and death in 1937.

Mary Watt Marion High School Elizabeth Hatt Eighth Avenue Marion Mary Arts Jean Capt R. L. Hart 115Th Cavalry Fort Lewis Wash Iowa City High School Hatt Helen LeRoy Cooper Betty Sam Walker Hart Richard Y.M.C Marshalltown Harry Fairfield Vin

Marion school band pre contest concert Monday

The Marion school band directed by Glenn I. Tuyman will give its annual pre contest concert Monday at 8 p.m. in the band room of the Tancoln building. Soloists include Eugene Dunn Richard Awbrey Jean Scott Barbara Seger and more across clarinet cornet saxophone flute woodwind horn oboe and brass groups with accompanists Bever and Lois Frederick.

Marion Tancoln Eugene Dunn Richard Awbrey Jean Scott Barbara Seger Richard Schrimper George Fullerton Lois Frederick Calvin Robinson John Miller Ethel Coon

Marion eleventh annual pre contest vocal concert set

The eleventh annual pre contest vocal concert of Marion high school will be Tuesday at 8 pm in the Lincoln building auditorium under Miss Rose Wilcox. Soloists include Gene Jacobs tenor Bonnie Carey soprano Mary Lou Thomas piano Marvin Rathje bass Dale Bebee baritone Patricia Peck contralto. Various ensembles and madrigal singers are listed with accompanying staff. The program also notes local travel and church notices and salvage advertisements interspersed in the paper.

Marion High School Lincoln Building Rose Wilcox Gene Jacobs Bonnie Carey Mary Lou Thomas Marvin Rathje Dale Bebee Patricia Peck Robert Powell Robert Vernon John Miller June DeWees Kenneth Beadle Zella Fenlon Martha A. Young Phyllis Lanning June NeWees Hope Caraway Frances Clark Bonnie Fowler Corinne Knapp Mildred Kindig Melvin Meggers Eileen Miller Jane Newlin Eileen Schenken Virginia Seger Virginia Stark Harold Beadle Keith Collier Eugene Dunn Carlton Strand Mrs

Observing Birthdays and Club Meetings Across Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Robert S. Oxley hosts Easter themed dinner for family and friends including Horns Jamisons and the Schenkens to observe two birthdays. Local clubs plan meetings and events at the library, tea room, and private homes with postponed services and resumed schedules.

Friebel and Mathes Family Share Gift Parade

Dennis and Mrs. Sauncy Friebel of Cedar Rapids join L. E. Mathes and Mr and Mrs James Burke of Marion as Mrs Mathes receives a variety of gifts in a community event.

Methodist WS C S divisions schedule Wednesday meetings

The Comforter division meets at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Albert Kullander’s 346 Seventh street with Mrs. Harry Waline assisting and Mrs. E Reiter leading devotions. Other divisions gather at listed times and homes for picnics, desserts, and programs including at Mrs. L A Levasseur 470 Seventh street and Mrs. Arthur E Fairhurst noonday Gleaners picnic and 1:30 Keystone luncheon at Mrs. James Fairley 1087 Eleventh street.

Methodist WS. C. S Comforter Albert Kullander Seventh Street Harry Waline E. Reiter Endeavor L. A Levasseur Roy Kellams Gleaners Arthur E. Fairhurst Keystone James Fairley Eleventh Street Arthur W. Henke W. E. Stimson Anna Greer Loyal Charles W. Sutliff Tenth Street Charles Granger Jack Bowdish Frank Strother Rainbow Division C. A. Bailey Cecil Page Walter Bensch K. E. Cornell T. Edwin Beadle Sunshine Division Sumner Jordan Marion Carl J. Wiley C. R. Creglow True Blue Division

Pre Easter services and community notices from a Iowa church

Pre Easter services will be held Monday through Friday at 7 30 P M at the Christian church with Rev Vernon Carter presenting themes Each evening features special musical numbers Handicraft club No 2 met at Mrs W E Smith home with ten members Refreshments fit for Easter served Hostess for April 25 is Miss Stanley Thomas Miss Janyvee Stone visits relatives near Central City Several members attended the Iowa Tuberculosis Association state convention in Des Moines Rev B H Ward of Des Moines will preach at Marion Baptist church Sunday evening Athenian club met at the public library with a program including a solo and plays Grace Wehrend hosted Monticello guests and Grace Kromminga visiting daughter plan to return home Presbyterian Ladies Aid reunion and guest day party planned at church with picnic dinner.

Robert S. Oxley Harry Horn B. W. Schenken Mr. Horn Harold Horn Noel Jamison Benny Mount Vernon Harrison Oxley Annabelle Betty Ben Tow Marion G. O. Pyle Hollywood, Fla Helen Pyle Iowa City Obed Lee Norway Christian Church Vernon HH Carter Christ Old Rugged Cross W. E. Smith Harry J . Murphey Stanley Thomas B. H Ward Des Moines Marion Baptist Church Athenian Club Helen Crane W. G. Koppenhaver Donald Christie Lewis Papes Mandalay Dale Bebce Jean Slamy Faye Parks Otto Welper Charles Birmingham Dorothy Ratliff Eugene Dunn Elmira Russell Dancla Rose Wilcox Mary Chalmers Cory la Verna Crew Fred Kromminga Monticello Mrs. Kromminga Grace Wehrend Grace Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society

Afternoon program organizers named for Kellogg event

Mrs A J Kellogg will be hostess for the noon gathering and Mrs Elmer Neff will chair the afternoon program.

A J Kellogg Elmer Neff

Women and club meetings fill Cedar Rapids schedule

Various social events unfold with a Tuesday 1 PM luncheon at Mrs AL Hinton’s home for the Womens Auxiliary to the Railway Mail Association and joint hostesses named. Guest speaker Dr Blanche Houser will attend as the annual Community House shower is held and yearbooks read for approval.

Railway Mail Association AL Hinton First Avenue W Cedar Rapids RF Rejsa John Secrist Newton Owen McGuire Blanche Houser Community House

Ten Thousand Grant To Iowa Boy Scout Councils

The Frank Phillips Foundation awarded a total of 19000 to three Iowa councils for expansion over the next year. Winsnebagoo area council at Mason City receives 5000 while Marshalltown and Fort Dodge get 2500 each to hire additional Scout executives. The grants fund the first year of a five year expansion plan with future financing by the councils. The foundation has spent about 600000 on character building groups in recent years, with six other Iowa councils already helped.

Tmampton Frank Phillips Foundation, Inc Bartlesville Oklo Winnebagoo Mason City Marshalltown Fort Dodge Fort Dage Macon Ciy Phillips Foundation Woc Smoot Frank Phillips Oklahoma Iowa Phillips

Spelling Contest in Louisa County Announces Winners

Morning Sun's Borelal won the Louisa county spelling contest held Saturday. Runner up was John Hotle of Frogpond School, who misspelled lexecitor.

Borelal Charlotte Pierce Morning Sun Louisa County John Hotle Frogpond School Lexecitor

Redistricting sparks Iowa legislative map game

Capitol Currents notes Iowa's eight-district redistricting obsession driven by county boundaries and party bias. The column traces monkeywrench maps, county shifts, and friction between Taylor and Adams, with April 10 adjournment looming as bills face calendar pressure.

Knitting Craze Sweeps Cornell Campus This Spring

Cornell students embrace knitting in classes and clubs. Miss Harriett Smith and Clara Louise Perry model a sweater during a music class. Spiral socks without heels gain popularity for their clever design and practical use.

Cornell College Britain Red Cross Cornell

Building activity and business changes in East Iowa towns

A report lists numerous permits and renovations across East Iowa towns. Projects include remodels, new dwellings, garages, and commercial work with specific addresses and estimated costs, highlighting local construction activity and business changes.

Iowa

Neglected Piles Danger and Treatments Highlighted

An advertisement promotes a 122 page illustrated book on piles. It warns that fistula fissures and rectal abscess are common complications and notes reflex conditions may be linked. It touts mild institutional treatment and claims many references. Send for details to McCleary Chink Excelsior Springs Missouri.

McCleary Chink Elms Blvd Excelsior Springs

Des Moines Auctioned Funds Aimed at Robert Lucas Home Rehab

Vague proposal seeks ten thousand dollars to rehabilitate the Robert Lucas home in Des Moines. City officials discuss using appropriation funds for repairs and public grounds while seeking private contributions to preserve historic sites. Mercer declined.

Des Moines Robert Tans Siana Iowa City Mercer

Sioux City Youths Dominate State Debate Meet

Sioux City youths earned top honors at the state debate meet with excellent performances across divisions. Teams from Burlingame and West Waterloo posted strong showings in Class A and 5A, with notable speakers from Glen Falls and other towns earning high marks for Oratory and argumentation.

Red Cross to Offer Water Safety Course at Cornell in April

The Red Cross water safety program led by regional director Basil Grim will run at centers in Ithaca April 22 24 24 25 28 offering certificates and a path to advanced courses. The course emphasizes lifesaving at beaches and private shores with instructors and must include at least one year of prior experience for participants.

Red Cross Cornell Cornell Coe Npel Tom Pupeson Bf Grim Tarn County Naver Red Cross Safety Corps Tony Grim Red Che Cemtels Wind

Mason City School Man Is Officer In North Central Assn

De Witt S Morgan of Indianapolis was elected president of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools at its 46th annual meeting. Other officers named include Fo Fo Zimmerman as first vice president and James Rae, Mason City High School principal, as second vice president. WF McVey of Thornton Township High School and G W Rosenlof of the University of Nebraska continued as officers.

Chicago de Witt S Morgan Indianapoli Neot! Central Association of College and Secondary Vee Fo Fo Zimmerman University of Alexrce James Rae Mason City Iowa WF McVey

Spillville Girls Win Winneshiek Spelling Honors

Spillville girls win Winneshiek county spelling honors amid county events. Winners include Kathryn Yer and others noted in a Saturday roundup with the event held at a local school.

Spillville Girls Winneshiek

Marion City Major Candidacy Announcement

Castle announces his bid for Major of Marion at the Mateh Slat election. He cites twelve years as public servant and councilman, noting progress from suburban town to trading city, aided by sewer improvements, pavement, and reduced debt.

Castle Marion O Athess Marion Coonel

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Marion Newsgazette Citizens’ Ticket C E, Drummond Peoples E. B. Castle Progressive Ticket Frank ,Simon W. J. Trimble Robb C. D. Knapp Citizens’. Park Commission Harry Easterday Dick Zimmer Joe Walker Fred Schultz Robert P. Burns L. A Lou) Franke C. Miller Henry N. Miller Lewis Weis Louis A. Klumph C. H. Sweet Citizens Ticket Freda Mary Smith Stitch and Chatter Club Elouise Gaylord Lloyd Burlingham Winnetka, Ill W. W. Vaughn Alice Carlberg Hannah Carlberg Harold Carlberg Fidelis Circle of King's Daughters A. E. Fairhurst Mee Henry Haegg Cedar Rap 108 Hutchinson Owen John J. Booth Rochester Minn Katz Salvage James Pope, Jr James JD. Pope Donald Beadle Ray Beadle Coe College Gilbert Voorhies Atkins and Newhall Emma Kendall Women's Association of the Congregational Church James C. Curtin Eighteenth Street John T. Christie H. W. Wiggins Donald Stone Lloyd Ballou Merle Ballou J. H. Ballou Kenneth Ahrensen Hense Olin Dale Beitz Grace H Starr Marion Choral Club Sacred Heart Circle St Joseph's Catholic Circle Helena Lake Picayune School District Norris Lovig Dale Richardson H. F. McCalley Anna Stearns Dora Bromwell Entre Nous Club Ray Clapp First Avenue E Harley Ives English Boulevard Excelsior Agricultural and Literary Club Noble Grands Association Seventh Avenue John Johnson Ivan Knapp Ethel Gorsuch The Public Library Dorothy Haffa Waterloo J.C.C.F Sandra Sue Dorsey Miles Hess Earl Caraway F. L. Nickeson Billie Richard Hall South Bend, Ind L. E. Mathes E. V. Cafe George Platzer James Sloan Janyvee Stone Frank Wilson Central City W. CG Knappenhaver FE. Parsons Iowa Tuberculosis Association E M. Adams Dr. Houser Hi. O. Young Martha Ann Estherville Lyman Smith Jimmie Minneapolis H. P Smith W. Jd Atz Ralph Fitzgerald Carl Stuber Ross Miller Rude Auto Company Women's Progressive Club Dry Creek William Snullinn Ameigo Club Michel Tea Room FF Straley Straley C B Vernon A B Black Ninth Avenue O O P Club Katherine Bogart Fourteenth Street Kenneth F Cornell Jan Waltin Methodist Church Carolyn Hanscom Warren Hanscom Kentucky Georgia Tennessee Virginia Hanscom Marian Louisa Capitol Currents John H. Chapman Ds Moines Senate Congressional Lee Ed H. Vrba Cresco Ounties Taylor County Taylor Adams Dan Turner House Enuna Elton Emma Pratt Thirt Avenue James A Felter Rockford Veneera Drive Eldred Bender Bowerue Mebuffey Charles Ao Spear Cottage Grove Avenue Cart Fifth Avenue Miln Nawera Charles Dow Third Street Jerome Frick Sixth Avenue SF Ada Moore Beever Avenue Carl GG Nelean Fheventh Street Wesley Krall Race Cerenka Second Street George B Bryson Grande Avenue Estella Chandler AN Tabbott Dorin Keuervard Arnold M Larson Howard Green Forest Drive Yinican Ninth Street Preston A. Doerfler Twentty-sinth Street Drne A. J. Burkhart Twenty Eighth Street Drive Frank Vorba Fred J. Witousek Frank Doupin Sixth Street F. M. Popenhagen Center Point Road I. E. Voorhies Twelfth Street Economy Lumber Company First Street P. Gatto Roy Niffenegger Country Club Parkway H. W. Chacey Avenue NE Earl Rich Twenty-third Street Fletcher Waychoff Fourth Street Emil Novotny Mount Ver Non Sforn Mary Fleyenth Peroe Robert Lucas Sioux City Coens Waterlon Robert Wey Max United States Avatinie Grom North Central Assn Tamall US Marion, Iowa Wercredane Ditek Kathryn Richard Zimmer Robert Urns Henry Miller Charlier Sweet J F Homans Glenn Larkin Marlon F. Robt Legere Varry Mra. E. A.quist
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