Schaefer Will Speak at Marion Alumni Banquet
Kurt Schaefer a German refugee and University of Iowa faculty member will speak at the Marion high school alumni banquet on May 21 in the high school gymnasium. The American Legion Auxiliary will serve and a dance will follow. Ben Nolisch handles 1940 41 ticket sales with outlets at Owen and Edison drug stores Cira fruit store and Phillips smoke shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt Schaefer
University of Iowa
Marion High School
American Legion Auxiliary
Ben Nolisch
Owen and Edison Drug
Cira Fruit Store
Phillips Smoke Shop
Alumni Association
Melvin McBride
Anna Mullaley
Marjorie Hess
Galen McDougall
Pyle Family Attends University of Iowa Commencement
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn O. Pyle travel to Iowa City to attend the University of Iowa commencement. Their elder daughter Helen graduates with high distinction from the college of commerce. Also attending are Mrs. Robert S. Oxley, Mrs. B. W. Schenken and daughter Loyce, and Mrs. Dale Luwe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn O. Pyle
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Helen
College of Commerce
Roberts. Oxley
B. W. Schenken
Loyce
Dale Luwe
Boston Graduate John Granger to Begin 10 Day Visit
John Granger of Boston arrives this week for a 10 day vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur E Granger. He has been at Harvard University where he will receive his master degree in physics this spring and has accepted a position as instructor while continuing work on his doctorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Granger
Boston
Arthur E. Granger
Granger
Harva University
Marion Nature and Garden Club May Breakfast Meeting
The Marion Nature and Garden club meets Wednesday at 8 a.m. with Mrs. C. A. Dykes for its annual May breakfast and bulb exchange. Members to bring table service. Miss Lula Toms hosts Thursday for the Kathryn B blinks division picnic luncheon at 1 p.m. Bring own table service sandwiches and an item of food. Mrs. C. C. Carpenter leads the lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Nature and Garden Club
C. A. Dykes
L. A. Levasseur
Lula Toms
Seventh Avenue
Kathryn B. Blinks
Methodist
C. C. Carpenter
Mrs Phelps and Parents to Visit Davenport Hosts
Mrs L M Phelps and her parents Mr and Mrs W S Starbuck will travel to Davenport today to stay with Mr and Mrs Leo Beintema as their guests.
Iowa City Commencement Attendees Named for University
Mrs. John M. Burmingham and her daughter Charlese attend the Iowa City commencement along with Mr. and Mrs. Emery J. Miller. Charles Burmingham John S. Miller and Bruce Phillips of Marion are University band members who will perform at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
John M. Burmingham
Charlese
Emery J. Miller
Charles Burmingham
John S. Miller
Bruce Phillips
Marion
Kassner Family Attend Minneso ta Wedding
Mrs. O. G. Kassner and Mrs Don Kassner travel to Elysian Minnesota today for the wedding of Kermit Kassner. They plan to return Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Kassner
Don Kassner
Elysian, Minn
Kermit Kassner
Miss Alice McGuire Visits L Hayden Family at Oxford Junction
Miss Alice McGuire spent Saturday with the L Hayden family at Oxford Junction in a social visit noted by the local page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice McGuire
L. Hayden
Oxford Junction
Ameigo Club Luncheon Set North of Marion
The Ameigo club will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon with Mrs. W. B. Sebern held north of Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameigo Club
W. B. Sebern
Marion
Mary Lowe Dickinson Circle Meeting Announced
The Mary Lowe Dickinson circle of the King's Daughters will meet Monday at 7 30 pm at 1254 Fifth Avenue with Mrs Amber Travis. Mrs Fred J. Lang will lead devotions and Mrs Harlan F. Knight the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lowe Dickinson
The
King’s Daughters
Amber Travis
Fifth Avenue
Fred J. Lang
Harlan F. Knight
Methodist K. E. B. class to meet for supper
The Methodist K. E. B. class will hold a supper Tuesday at 6 30 p m in the Gas company home demonstration room. Miss Elizabeth Brown and Mrs John Taylor will be joint hostesses in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gas Company
Elizabeth Brown
John Taylor
Hatt Guests In Marshalltown Visit Mrs. Elizabeth Hatt
Mr and Mrs Richard Hatt of Marshalltown will be guests today of Mrs Elizabeth Hatt, the mother of Mr Matt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hatt
Marshalltown
Matt
Elizabeth Hatt
Grove City Rebekah Lodge to Meet at I O O F Hall
Grove City Rebekah lodge No 35 will meet Monday at 8 p m in I O O F hall. Games and a social hour will follow the work. The Ivanhoe club will give its annual May breakfast Monday at 9 a m at the E V cafe. Members unable to attend are asked to notify Mrs Andrew P Munsen or Mrs Glenn Kinser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City
Rebekah Lodge No
Ivanhoe Club
E. V
Andrew P. Munsen
Glenn Kinser
Church Board Meeting and Leadership Class Schedule
The Christian church board will meet Monday at 7 45 p.m. at the church. Classes in leadership training will meet at the church Tuesday at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church Board
Hardin Hosts Bridge Club Dinner
Mr and Mrs A A Hardin entertained their bridge club Friday at a neat dinner. Cards were played at three tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Hardin
Visiting relatives and guests arrive for the day
Mrs Engstrom of Dearfield visits with Miss Ruth Engstrom of Marion and Mrs Harry Emerson of Cedar Rapids. Two room apartment at 762 9th. Mrs Weal Bunting and her son John accompany Mrs Bunting to Clin tom to spend the day with Mr and Mrs Harold Bruss. Frank Starbuck arrives after his mother's death and stays with Mr and Mrs Shaffer G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engstrom
Deerfield
Ruth Engstrom
Marion
Harry Emerson
Cedar Rapids
Frank Starbuck
Laura Starbuck
Mrs. Shaffer G
Mr and Mrs A A Hardin Named in Wedding Notice
Mr and Mrs A A Hardin are listed in a local wedding notice with details of their marriage ceremony and the couple’s names. The item notes a formal union and confirms the couple’s surnames.
Private Robert E. Taylor Receives Purple Heart
Marion marine Private Robert Eugene Taylor of the Fourth Marines, son of Paul R. Taylor of 1060 Fifth Avenue, is awarded the Purple Heart for valor in the Philippines campaign. A 1940 Winfield high school graduate, he enlisted that July and served under Col. Samuel L. Howard, with actions at Cavite, Olongapo, Mariveles, and Bataan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eugene Taylor
Fourth Marines
Paul R. Taylor
Fifth Avenue
The
Philippines
Navy Department
Taylor
Winfield High School
Winfield
Anna Taylor
Col
Samuel L. Howard
Far East
Cavite Navy Yard
Olongapo
Mariveles
Bataan
George Washington
Honor De Molay Class Graduation Dinner
De Molay Mothers circle hosts a 6 30 p m family picnic supper at the Masonic temple honoring Linn chapter No 900 Order of De Molay graduates Albert Van Fossen Mac Towers Keith Stark Bob Wilber James Marsh Billy Wahl Wayne Stephenson Bob Wainwright Lyle McConaughy Kenneth Beadle Billie Harlan and Clarence Reinhard Meat potatoes and dessert provided Reservations by Monday noon call 830
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Molay Mothers Circle
Masonic Temple
Linn
Order of de Molay
Albert van Fossen
Mac Towers
Keith Stark
Bob Wilber
James Marsh
Billy Wahl
Wayne Stephenson
Bob Wainwright
Lyle McConaughy
Kenneth Beadle
Billie Harlan
Clarence Reinhard
William P Secrist Stricken Ill at Home
William P Secrist is ill at his home located at 1096 Eleventh Street with his condition not specified as acute. Neighbors report no change in his residence despite his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Secrist
Eleventh Street
Concord Club Entertained by Mr and Mrs Tanner
Concord Agricultural and Literary club was entertained Friday evening at the Tanner home by Mr and Mrs R E Tanner. Rev Arthur W Henke spoke on movement Through 15 Minutes. Dave Tanner sang and read while the group sang patriotic songs. Guests Sunday of Cha A Birmingham at Iowa City will be Ben Nolisch Wava Adaras and Vera Reichert for the University of Iowa commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Tanner
Concord Agricultural and Literary Club
Arthur W. Henke
Dave Tanner
Eading
A. Birmingham
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Ben Nolisch
Wava Adaras
Vera Reichert
Marion Township Teachers Gather for Annual Picnic
Marion township teachers meet Monday at 5 30 p m at Lakeside school for their annual picnic with staff and district participation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Township
Lakeside
Mrs J M Birmingham Attends Banquet at Iowa Memorial Union
Mrs J M Birmingham attended a banquet Saturday evening at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Birmingham
Iowa Memorial Union
Iowa City
Bowen Couple Visiting Ottumwa Parents in Law
Mr and Mrs W G Bowen are weekend guests of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Don Reedquist in Ottumwa. Mr Bowen will return to Marion this evening while Mrs Bowen remains until Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Bowen
Don Reedquist
Ottumwa
Mr. Bowen
Marion
Mrs. Bowen
Merry Mix Pinochle Club Meets Monday at 2 PM
The Merry Mix Pinochle club will meet Monday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Jack Gibney at 1890 Seventh Avenue for an afternoon session and card play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Gibney
Seventh Avenue
Red Cross Action Room Opens Monday in Marion
The Marion Red Cross action room in the S. and S. lockers will be open Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. with Mrs. A. A. Hardin, production chairman, in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Red Cross
A. A. Hardin
Chicago couple to visit relatives here this Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Crew of Chicago will arrive here Sunday for a visit with relatives. The note mentions a warm welcome and family gatherings planned during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Crew
Chicago
Rural PTA Set For Wednesday Meeting At Marion High
The Rural Parent Teacher Association will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Marion high school gymnasium. Miss Ruby Eckman of Perry is the weekend guest of Mrs. Mayme Berryhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Parent-Teacher Association
Marion High School
Ruby Eckman of
Perry
Mayme Berryhill
Mrs Minnie Schenken Hosts Family Dinner Guests
Mrs Minnie Schenken will entertain at a family dinner today at her home. Guests of honor will be Mr and Mrs John Schenken of South Pasadena California visiting in Marion and Hugo Schenken who leaves this afternoon to make his home in Dallas Texas. Other guests include Mr and Mrs A A Schenken Albert and Eileen Mr and Mrs Carroll Roberts and their family and Bernard Schenken and Rudy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Schenken
John Schenken
South Pasadena
Calif
Marion
Hugo Schenken
Dallas
Texas
A. A. Schenken
Albert
Eileen
Carroll Roberts
Bernard Schenken
Rudy
Four C club to host guest day at highway 30 home
The Four C club schedules its annual guest day party Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Harry Milligan's home on highway 30. Miss Verle Breed traveled to Ames on Saturday for the Delta Zeta initiation service and dinner and stayed overnight with Miss Agnes Haggen, a former Marion schools teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Four C
Harry Milligan
Highway 30
Verle Breed
Ames
Delta Zeta Sorority
Agnes Haggen
Marion
Martins and Reinhard to Iowa City for Oldfather's graduation
Mr. and Mrs. G L Martin and their nephew Clarence Reinhard travel to Iowa City today to attend the University of Iowa commencement where Mr. Oldfather will receive his M S in chemical engineering. The family will then go to San Francisco Monday as Mr. Oldfather joins Shell Oil Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Martin
Clarence Reinhard
Iowa City
Martins
Melvin Oldfather
Mr. Oldfather
University of Iowa
Oldfather
San Francisco
Shell Oil Company
Gillmore Family Dinner Guests Include Scott Gilmore Olsten
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Gillmore host a family dinner at their home north of Marion. Guests include Mrs. Florence Scott Mrs. Lydia Gilmore Mr. Le Roy Scott and their children Roxie and Lynn and Mrs. Leonard Holden of Ottosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Gillmore
Marion
Florence Scott
Lydia Gilmore
le Roy Scott
Roxie
Lynn
Leonard Holden
Ottosen
Buckley and McCvuire Visit Perry Resident Here
Mrs. Everett Buckley of Perry is spending the weekend here with Miss Alice McCvuire. The Marion Fish and Game club will meet Tuesday evening at the Dye garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Everett Buckley of
Perry
Alice McCvuire
Marion Fish and Game Club
Dye Garage
Mrs Miller Hosts Contract Club At Home
Mrs Guy Miller entertains the Monday Contract club at 998 Seventeenth Street. Mrs E E Godwin visited relatives in Omaha for the weekend. Mrs Carolyn Hanscom acted as toastmaster at a banquet by Camp Don No 4 Spanish American War Veterans and the auxiliary honoring Mrs Elsie Newell of Tennessee, national president, at Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Miller
Seventeenth Street
Carolyn Hanscom
Camp Don No. 4
Elsie Newell
Tennessee
Cedar Rapids
Marion Chapter No 10 R A M Meets Tuesday Evening
The Marion chapter No 10 of the Royal Arch Masons plans a 7 30 p m session Tuesday. The city council acts as board of review and adjourns to Friday 7 p m to hear objections to valuation raises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Hutchinson's De Luxe Ice Cream Ad Special
Mother's Day sale for Fresh Strawberry 3 layer brick ice cream in quarts at 39 cents and Owen's Cut Rate Drug advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Owen
Judge defends fair employment probes against injunction limits
The article notes a judge contends federal and state agencies can investigate discrimination complaints despite Norris-LaGuardia and injunction laws. He argues unions face nonconstitutional limits while noting supreme court rulings removed labor disputes from court jurisdiction. The discussion centers on government policy to shift cases back to bureaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris-LaGuardia
Supreme Court
Leone Dedeant
Grinnell to Honor Ody Walters Today
Grinnell marks a chapel service honoring all Grinnell college men in the armed services and paying special tribute to memory of Edward N. a. ligion. Louis Gonias, representing the Honor G club, and Bill Walters, a noted athlete and recent graduate, participate in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Grinnell College
Edward N. A. Ligion
Ss. Conard
Oo. Louis Gonias
Des Moines
G” Club
Bill Walters
Eastern Iowa Graduates List With Numerous Degrees
A serialized list from several Iowa towns names graduates and degree types. Notable fields include bachelor of arts, bachelor of science in commerce, pharmacy, and medicine with many names and hometowns such as Postville Kath ry n Belle Plaine and Decorah. Notes span several towns and institutions as the page continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon A. Rumpf
Postville
Kathryn
Seoreet
Belle Plaine
Rosemary Chambers
Robert C. Payton
George H. Chambers
Shellsburg
Alice M. Lewis
Vinton
Robert W. Scott
van Horne
Leland C. Coon
Watkins
Lancelot L. Mayhew
Tipton
R. Sanford Cook
Wayne F. Miller
Marquette
William W. Henthorn
Harry F. Schott
Commerce Guttenberg
Harvey L. Kinball
Donathion B. Meder
Elkader
Lorna D. Murphy
DeWitt
Barbara Wendt
Lewis M. Shuh
Lost Nation
Jeannette Stoner
Manchester
Don J. Ottilie
Norman R. Johnson
Fern E. Keeppel
Hopkinton
Mary B. Binney
Lamont
Glenn L. Hoffmen
Oelwein
James A. O’brien
Owen M. Hintz
Richard G. Jamison
Daniel J. Raftis
Arlington
Ella M. Peters
Robert E. Miehe
Marengo
James W. Downer
Kenneth E. Voss
Victor — Leonard W. Bloethe
Amana
David F. Petrzelka
Keota
Mabel M. Fagen
Webster
Gertrude L. Montz
Teddy Snakenburg
Doris Lambert
Elvin E. Herman
Earl R. Meyer
Columbus City
Elizabeth M. Boulton
Wapello
Ric’sard F. Davison
Francis G. Young
F. A. Cover
Columbus Junction
Paul V. Shearer
West Liberty
Helen A. Mather
Stanley E. Williams
Aeie
Rae E. Staley
Wilton Junction
Robert P. Mason
Bernard H. Duffe
Washington
Frances L. Stewa
Richard H
Daryl L. Fetters
Riverside
John C. Bates
Harold R. Cumbachelor
Wellman
Russell M. Ross
Paul H. Eimen
Ainsworth
Beryl J. Butterworth
Kalona
Earl C. Hershberger
Martin Levy
Dennis E. Michum
Cahoon family builds swinging bridge to school
11 year old Delbert Cahoon recalls using a swinging bridge his father Kenneth Cahoon built over the Yellow River. Delbert and his sister Bonnie, 10, cross with the pony Buster kept in a pen along the path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence L. Clark
Delbert Cahoon
Bonnie
Kenneth Cahoon
Yellow River
Ceee
Buster
Little Red Riding Hood
Grandma's
Flying Kernels Train New Naval Aviators at Iowa Base
The Flying Kernels base trains cadets through ground school and extensive flight instruction. After 20 hours of flying, students may advance to Pensacola or Corpus Christi. Liberty includes social events with Gamma Phi Beta hosts, while discipline covers musters, uniforms, and orderly quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen—_ Fla
Corpus Christi
Navy
Marine Corps
Trai
Chicago
Glenview
Wilmette
Winnetka
Northwestern University
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
Mother's Day Gift Son On Marblehead Is Safe
Mrs. Prescott Driver of Clinton received the best Mothers Day gift when her son Raymond 20 was found safe in a home port. He had been a crew member of the cruiser Marblehead which limped into a US port after an engagement in Asiatic waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Prescott
Raymond
Marblehead
Asiatic
Did John L. Sullivan Fight Through Ulcer Pains Ad?
An old advertisement ponders if famed heavyweight John L. Sullivan endured stomach ulcers during battles. It notes his voracious eating and asks if digestion issues could have affected his fighting. The ad promises a trial offer with money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sullivan
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MARION_ NEWS
Schaefer
9Th Ave
Mrs
Marion Marine Decorated
Private Taylor
Honor de Molay
William Secrist Til
Concord Club
E. E. Godwin
Omaha
Ody Walters
Hollywood Victory Caravan
Hollywood
O. H. Myers
Central City
American
Iowa
Black Hawk
LaPorte City
William W. Wagner
Independence
Margery E. Gemmel
Lamont — Merlin E. Macheak
Clayton
Delaware
West Union
Bradford D. Finch
Hawkeye
John H. Hauth
Williamsburg
Lorene Harrington
Dorothy E. Dane
North English
Norman Warner
John H. Evans
Walford
William J. Broz
Helene B. Conklin
Elizabeth A. Eichler
Phoebe McLauglin
Louise M. Walters
Marilyn Blexrud
Paul D. Bordwell
William A. Buckley
Barton H. Campbell
John Cannon
Marvin S. Chapman
Eileen M. Cochenour
John C. Fetzer
Jack W. Garnant
Paul F. Gregg, Jr
Joan Hady
Dorothy W. Haefner
Corrine Hayes
Janet Hadenfield
Barbara
Mary T. Taylor
J. Wilson
John H. Woodward
Charles W. Beckman
William J. Doerres
Wallace C. Ellerbrook
Edgar O. Hicks
Marwyn L. Hicks
George A. Miller
Chris Schrock
Adrian W. Craig
Noris G. Wheeler
Eldon R. Frazier
Barbara J. McCann
Lois H. Wetzel
George Gaulacher
Fred F. Herzog
Robert J. Knoepfler
Howard W. McLaughlin
Forrest C. Mercer
Stephen F. Nugent
Robert B. Fenlon
Lloyd Jaa Lee Kraushaar
Theodore C. Panos
Robert P. Watterson
Richard L. Hoskins
Sherman B. Watson
Camille Z Oe Romano Wellens
Oxford
H. Vincent Mame
Bachelor of Arts
Martelle
Dorothy E. Martin
Anamosa
Arthur H. Abel
Charles W. Gray
Robert D. Paul
Toddville
Marjorie M. Andrews
James E. Bromwell
Mary Annette Hall
Winston E. Lowe
Doris McLaughlin
Edith Morris
Margaret Anne O'Brien
Jeanne Rowe
Karl E. Ryerson
Robert T. Stastny
Albert A. Young
Mary Jane Huber
Billy Young
Elaine L. Healy
George Mahfous
Dorothy J. Awes
Alfred M. Wooleyhan
Richard F. Klinger
Frank M. Swift
Floyd D. Newberry
Richard R. Proctor
Ted J. "Welch
Alan W. Richardson
Frank M. Flack
Paul M. Jones
Springville
Charlotte M. Carpenter
Muscatine
Donald J. Louden
Austins. Hall
Montezuma
Lyle J. Swink
Tama
Ruth E. Betz
Warren Bogle
Decorah
Patricia A. Darling
Margaret Germann
Mark A. R. Kuhn
Philip E. Bernatz
Calmar
Victor Gehling
Cahoons
Father
Daddy
Delbert
First Avenue
Ferring
Naval Aviation
Flying Kernels
George
Sonny” Franck
Davenport
University of Minnesota
New York Giants
Marion Golf Club
Bud Connell
Oscar Koon
Connell
Pat McNally
Center
Fred Warner
Phil Buschmeyer
Pat
Glenview Air Base
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