City urged to issue bonds for municipal swimming pool
William Quarton and Cruz Hahn urged the city council to issue revenue bonds for a municipal pool citing a three year push by the Cham ber of Commerce young men’s bureau. A plan shows a $61,000 investment could be repaid by a $4,463 annual net innenue from a 60 day season. The group noted the pool would serve 3,600 daily swimmers from a 35 mile radius amid sanitary concerns about the river and existing local facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Quarton
Young Men’s Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Cruz Hahn
Young Men's Bureau
Quarton
Hahn
Screme
PWA
Frank Hahn
Supreme Court
Marion
Antic
Summer Cotton Suits In Bright Cool Styles For Men
New York fashion notes emphasize cotton suits in seersucker gingham and pique with tailored backs and pleated jolts. Styles range from double breasted to single, with reefer jackets and varied pockets. light surfaces, bright plaids, white piques, and navy or brown tones dominate, alongside new rasp berry. Tomorrow: Men’s straw hats.
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York
Sioux City Bank Messenger Robber Confesses Crime
Minneapolis police said Milo C. Jensen confessed to kidnapping and robbing Sioux City bank messenger Edward Newman on February 4. Jensen, jailed late Wednesday, awaits word from the Justice Department. Detectives say he signed a statement admitting he drove the car taking Newman from Sioux City to Fort Snelling. Earl Egan and Charles Knight of Sioux City are reportedly held by federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Milo C. Jensen
Sioux City
Edward Newman
Jensen
United States Department of Justice
Washington
Newman
Fort Snelling
Twin Cities
Earl Egan
Charles Knight
Iowa City
Wrecking of Quaker Elevator to Begin
The old Quaker Oats elevator at the plant is set for demolition by American Wrecking of Chicago starting Thursday afternoon. Contractor John S Metcalf of Chicago awarded the job at an estimated cost of 175000 to 200000 dollars. Local labor unions reached an agreement to hire local workers where possible, with ten to twelve skilled Chicago men retained for safety and height work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wrecking Company of
Chicago
George Laird
Chicago Wrecking Concern
John S. Metcalf
Laird
Great Heights
Century of Progress buildings wrecked by large concern
A large concern wrecked the buildings used in the Century of Progress exposition, causing substantial damage to the structures and raising questions about responsibility and reconstruction plans. The incident underscores the scale of losses tied to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pany
Second Victim Of Music Trek Crash Dies In Des Moines
DES MOINES UP Ruben Lenz 46 of Logan Iowa died in Iowa Methodist hospital from injuries from a May 2 auto truck collision that injured a group of high school students en route to the state music festival in Iowa City. Franklyn Peyton 17 of Logan had died earlier from the same crash.
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Des Moines
Ruben Lenz
Logan
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Iowa City
Franklyn Peyton
Funeral Services Held for Leonard Maske of Frytown
Funeral services were held Thursday at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church for Leonard Maske who died Tuesday at his home after a two month illness. Born near Frytown April 16, 1876 he lived his life there. He married Bertha Chandler April 16, 1902. Survived by widow a son Merrill three sisters Mrs Arta Maske Mrs Ella Kline of Iowa City Mrs James Richardson of Sigourney and four brothers William Lewis of Iowa City Henry of Oxford Paul of Kalona. Burial was in the Amish cemetery.
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Alona
Pleasant Hill Methodist Church
Leonard Maske
Frytown
Bertha Chandler
Merrill
Arta Maske
Ella Kline
Iowa City
James Richardson
Sigourney
William
Lewis
Henry
Oxford
Paul
Kalona
Equitable Life sues Whalen duo for 3825 dollar note and foreclosure
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States filed suit against Leonard Whalen, Alice Whalen, Raymond Whalen, and others on a promissory note for 3825.47 dollars and seeks foreclosure of 80 acres in Columbia Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States
Leonard
Alice Whalen
Raymond Whalen
Columbia Township
Marion seniors play posters draw attention in town
Clever posters for the senior class play The Heathers at Home are on display in Marion business windows. Reserved seats are on sale at C N Owen Drug store. Cast includes Kaufman Cruise Davidson Echlin Widgar Carey Reed Stitzel Ferreter Campbell Johnson. Fire Ceremonial roles noted with Balster family. Several Marion residents attend Faust in Cedar Rapids and federation events in Cedar Rapids. Funeral and club notices follow with local church and school events and upcoming Mother's Day program.
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the Heathers
Lincoln School
Marion Business Houses
C. N. Owen Drug Store
Joe Kaufman
Lorraine Cruise
Arminta Davidson
James Echlin
Robert Widgar
Wyoma Carey
Bill Reed
Les Stitzel
Edward Ferreter
Bill Campbell
Waldo Johnson
Evening program and guests at local church gathering
Music by the Bradley orchestra accompanied the dinner hour, followed by a devotional service. Mrs. C. L. DeWald's seriously ill condition shows slight improvement. Mrs. Edward L. Wright of Hopkinton visited Thursday with her parents Rev. and Mrs. C. M. Cunningham.
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Bradley Orchestra
C. L. DeWald
Edward L. Wright
Hopkinton
C. M. Cunningham
Funeral services for Mrs J W Jellison held in Marion
Funeral services for Mrs J W Jellison resident of Marion for forty eight years were held Wednesday afternoon in the Yocom chapel. The Rev John M Walters pastor of the Methodist church officiated. Pallbearers were William Braska John Wild T Murray and Charles Nelson. Members of Robert Mitchell Woman's Relief Corps No 126 attended. Burial was in Oak Shade cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. R. Kerton
Yocom Chapel
John M. Walters
Methodist Church
Oak Shade Cemetery
J. W. Jellison
Marion
William Braska
John Wild
T. Murray
Charles Nelson
Robert Mitchell Woman's Relief Corps
No. 126
DAR Chapter Reelects Officers and Plans Flag Day Event
Officers of the Marion Linn chapter Daughters of the American Revolution were re elected at a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. W S Winter s home. Plans include a Flag Day celebration June 12 at Mrs George Munier s home and American history awards in Marion High School this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Linn Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
W. S. Winter
C. R. Biddick
W. G. Koppenhaver
Pearl Bulkley
J. T. Gallivan
Elmer Hollingsworth
Effie B. Miller
H. F. McCalley
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Howard .Lukens
University of Pennsylvania
Grunow
Hall-Ekfelt
Directed By
Amos Parrish
Kapok
Shell Bros
McLellan’s Stores Co
St. E
Gedur Rapids Gazette
Charles H. Powell and
Eve Vurgaitis
Cedar Rapids
Marion News
Joan
Mary Balster
Virgina Smith
Janet Elder
Dorothy Mae Ford
Jean Balster
Arlene Tow
Barbara Clay
Margaret Zak
Virginia Smith
Margaret Christianson
Dorothy Ford
Emma Wallace
John Balster
Electa
Faust
H. O. Allen
Josephine Whitacre
Karl Kendall
Kathryn
Elinor Kendall
M. W. Courtney
Iowa
Sorosis Club
Hazel Ross
Ausadie Apartments
True Blue
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Thomas Park
E. A. Barnes
Edward Hiams
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Emma Klein
Sara Nott
L. R. Wilson
N. A. Baker
E. J. Esgate
Mary English
Sherman Fontaine
R. Lee Taylor
C. E. Batchelder
University Hospital
Frank Pease
Congregational Church
Central City
Lansing
W. E. Peddycourt
Fifth Avenue
Reading
Robert Oxley
George Kindler
Oxford Club
Rthelme
John D. McAllister
Russell Lux
Horatio Merajill
Emil Wenkle
Gleaners Division
George Erwin
First Avenue E
Kneip Market
Lake Superior
Joe Stark Meat Market
First St
Dial
Tuckabache Club
Yocom Funeral Home
Mertie Jones
DeSmet, S. D
Minnie
Metta Whitcomb
Springville
Bert Whitcomb
Capella Blue Birds
Mothers of the Group
Dean Hampton
John Gill
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
Marion Nature and Garden Club
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Plan
Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church
Roscoe Blinks
Concord Agriculture and Literary Club
J. C. Penney
American Beauty Irons
Schell Brothers Circus
Schlitz
Milwaukee
JOS. Schlitz Brewing Company
Milwaukee, Wts
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