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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1940

Page

3

Marion Linn Chapter D A R Holds Election

Marion Linn Chapter D A R elected Mrs Willis Jordan as regent after a May breakfast at the Commonwealth Tea Room Cedar Rapids. Miss Adeliza Daniels resigned as chaplain. Mrs J T Galliven was elected to fill the post. Other officers were re elected. Various social events and notices follow including entertainments and meetings across Marion Cedar Rapids and nearby towns.

Willis Jordan Marion Linn D. AR Commonwealth Tea Room Cedar Rapids Adeliza Daniels J T Galliven Harley McCalley Charles D. Burns C. J Newlin J L. Roberts WG. Koppenhaver Effie Miller Charles W. Boegel Ashley Chapter Otto L. Schluter Galliven Continental Congress Washington

Atkins High School Commencement Hint Featured

Mr and Mrs Harlan F Knight will attend Atkins high school commencement Thursday evening. Miss Theresa Phelps, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Ray Roberts, former Marion residents, is the Atkins graduating class valedictorian. Mrs George Starks hosted the M and H card club May breakfast with eight at a violets centered table. bridge prizes went to Mrs George Luense and Mrs Lea Fairley, with guest Mrs L C Wieneke. Complimenting Mrs William H Ray and her infant Katherine Ann, Miss Josephine Wiggins and Mrs Norman J Waffle hosted Thursday noon at

Winifred Schrubbe Alice Wallace Gwen Newlin R. Lee Taylor Rachel Hatch Mildred Teter Bertha Roberts Marion HFL Knight Ruby Powles Mary Lowe Dickinson King’s Daughters Harlan F. Knight Atkins Theresa Phelps J. Ray Roberts George Starks M. and H. Card Club George Luense Lea Fairley L. C. Wieneke William H. Ray Katherine Ann Josephine Wiggins Norman J. Waffle

Luncheon and Shower Held at Wiggins Home Near Marion

A luncheon and shower were hosted at the H. W. Wiggins home northeast of Marion for the women of the Homebuilders Sunday school class of the Congregational church along with Mrs A. Dilley and Miss Dorothy Knapp.

H. W Wiggins Marion Homebuilders The Congregational Church A. Dilley Dorothy Knapp

Fort Scott Firm Wins City Insurance Bid on Vehicles

Fort Scott based Western Insurance Company won the city liability and property damage insurance contract for 54 city trucks and cars at a low bid of 503.34. The bid received 49 submissions and replaces prior driver supplied insurance.

Fort Scott Kan Western Insurance Company of

Natex Medicine Promoted By Local Man

A local resident urges others to try Natex claiming relief after other medicines failed. Ad copy cites improved bowel action and energy, with testimonials from Mr Morehouse of 248 Johnson Ave NW and a Nat ex representative visit at Podzimek's Pharmacy 1n0 Second Ave SF. A $100 reward promises verification of testimonials.

Second Ave Natex It Morehouse Johnson Ave Morehouse Podilmer's Pharvacy Second Ave. SE

Wisconsin U Man To Succeed Dr Hickok On The Coe Faculty

Dell G Hitchner will replace retiring Dr C T Hickok on the Coe College faculty. A Wisconsin U graduate magna cum laude in 1936, he earned a masters from Missouri and has taught at Wisconsin for the past two years. The political science curriculum expands to include parties international politics and constitutional law.

Wisconsin U. Man Dr. Hickok Coe Coe College Ward Macy Dell G Hitchner Wisconsin University C T Hickok Inter Huehner Wich Ta Univeresits University of Missouri University of Wisconsin

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Marion News D.A.R James Cagney Pat O’brien Dead End Z. T. Cook Women's Relief Corps Robert Mitchell W R Memorial Hall Mary Kerns Floyd Slinson Walter Morrison Glenn Miller Irvin Scott Marvin Fernow Roy Scott George Michel Floyd Emmons Ralph Michel George Ratliff Shelbina, Mo Jonas A. Ratliff East Seventh Avenue Dickey’s Margery Lary Iowa State College W. W. Lary Kathryn Klink Arminta Davidson Wurster Lois Stitael AL. Alcorn Wsther Rahe Virginia Smith Pauline O'Connor Geraldine Robinson Alice Giftee Ed Lee H. G. Stugel Marion Bridge Eighth Avenue Wilfred Comley Trojan Lodge Masonic Temple Mother's Day Bezdek S Joe Biggs Moline C. W Biggs Marion Choral Club Public Owen's Drug Store Preston Daniels Des Moines Elmer Hollingsworth the Public Library Public Library Jack Blessing Betty Jane Independence Mrs. Blessing Co. W. Biggs Blessing Home Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Pam Leslie McDonald Ninth Street W. W. Quaas Harry Hense Camp Fire Board of Awards Harry B Jones St Luke's Hospital Fish and Game Club Angels With Dirty Faces L. M Phelps Mes He, Travis Ames Eugene Travis Tutton’s W. Lundquist Bile Kemble’s William Redmond Roy Taylor Lions Club Michel Tea Room R. L. Merrill von North C.H Weaver SS. Yorkes W 2B Buck Ruth Merrill John Lines Mrs. Lines Nuby Hanscom Ruth Louis C. Kaiser May Westinghouse Advise Streamline N. B.C OWA Electric Light and Power Company Tata Ehfa G. H. Morenouse Buick Second Avenue Tenth Street SE Flint Mich Allen Motor DIAL General Motors New York San Francisco the Gazette Weatherbird Woerderhoff First Avenue East Canryft
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