Four Masked Men Rob Le Mars Savings Bank
Four masked robbers held up Le Mars Savings Bank this morning taking about 5000 dollars in currency. They used revolvers and shotguns, cut telephone lines, and found a time lock blocked vault access. No shots were fired as they fled toward Highway 75 with a pursuing posse. several bank staff and customers were present during the incident.
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LE Mars
Nebraska
Highway
Sioux City
Minneapolis
Minn
Mike Kass
Joe.Cook
Joe Kass
Lawrence Kass
Paul Transler
Lena Ommen
Margaretta Duster
Paul Bock
Bill Gary
Gary
Mrs Louise Larson of Norway Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Louise A Larson, born February 18 1873 in Christiania Norway, died at her home at 12 45 a.m. Saturday after a long illness. She came to the United States at 14 and settled in Norway Iowa where she lived. She married Shure Larson in 1882 and they had fourteen children. Surviving are her husband six daughters eight sons and a brother. She was a member of the Norwegian Lutheran church and Ladies Aid. Funeral at 1 30 p.m. Monday at the Norwegian Lutheran church. Burial in Lutheran cemetery.
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Norway
Louise A. Larson
Christiania
Shure Larson
Mae
la Verne
Pauline
Palmdale
Calif
Eva H
Coggan
W. M. Gladwin
Cedar Rapids
C. H. Williams
L. J
Saratoga
G. A
C. L
A. S
A. M
C. H
S. L
Walford
Woodrow
John Ask
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Ladies Aid Society
Mr. Carlson
Lutheran Cemetery
Kraschel To Review U. of Iowa ROTC
Gov. Nels G. Kraschel will review the University of Iowa ROTC corps of 1,200 this afternoon in place of Governor Clyde Herring who is vacationing at Hot Springs Arkansas. A noon luncheon at the Memorial Union will honor 500 prominent citizens university and military leaders. Kraschel will issue special awards to cadets who earned military honors.
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Iowa City
Licent
Nels G. Kraschel
University of Iowa
R. O. T. C. Corps
Clyde Herring
Hot Springs
Ark
Memorial Union
Kraschel
Cadet Corps
Auction sale ordered for Iowa A Fiat property assets
Lee Nagle owner of property once rented by the Phi Beta Delta chapter faced a 3000 dollar judgment after a Friday court ruling by Judge Harold Evans. The order directs the sheriff to auction the fraternity assets as the group was expelled from the Iowa campus for keeping a disorderly house. Ruth Green resigns as Delta dramatic and Latin teacher to take a post in Wellington Illinois schools.
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Towa
Lee Nagle
Phi Beta Delta
Harold Evans
Iowa
DELTA
Ruth Green
Wellington, Ill
Fayette Pioneer Observes Her 92nd Birth Anniversary
Mrs. R. J. Kuhens, a Fayette County resident for over 70 years, celebrated her 92nd birthday at home. She moved to Fayette in 1918 for her granddaughters to study at Upper Iowa University and has hosted numerous student roomers. Her seven children live in nearby towns, and she is noted for kindness and her cheerful disposition.
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Fayette
R. J. Kuhens
Upper Iowa University
G. R. Duncan
Upper Iowa
Ritchens
George
Wadena
Delbert
Lima
Ben
E. L. Kubens
Akron
D. F. Hall
Warren Culbertson
E. J. Wenrich
Mason City
Raffle Charge Halts Washington Project
A remodeling of a house by the Washington chamber of commerce was halted after a raffle charge. Subscriptions of one dollar were collected to fund the project with a future giveaway, a method the directors would choose. The state AG's office filed a complaint labeling the project a raffle. Officials Wegman and Gruber met with chamber representatives to discuss next steps.
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Washington, In
INS
Chamber of Commerce
State Attorney General's Office
C. M. Wegman
Federal Housing Administration
Paul J. Gruber
State Bureau of Investigation
Wheatland Wins Clinton County Spelling Contest
Wheatland pupils win three divisions and place second in two divisions of the Clinton county written spelling contest. Fourth grade results show Lyons west school first and Wheatland second. fifth grade Wheatland 99.5 and DeWitt 99.3. sixth grade Wheatland 99.8 and Welton 99.44. seventh grade Wheatland 99.8 and Delmar 99.1. eighth grade Delmar 100 and Wheatland 99.9.
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Wheatland
Clinton County
Lyons West School
DeWitt
Welton
Delmar
Award Prizes At Toledo Juvenile Hobby Show
Toledo reports the second annual hobby fair at the state juvenile home with judges Edith Huffman A Francis and Ray Carroll. Winners include Janice Anderson first in clothing with others in dresses weaving scrapbooks calves kittens and stamp collections.
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Gazette
Toledo
Edith Huffman
A. Francis
Ray Carroll
Janice Anderson
Jane Conrad
George Dunn
Loretta Ellsworth
Mary Swyers
Ruby Clements
Clarence Jones
Cleo Bowman
Ronald Ockland
Charles Cook
James Taylor
Glen Stuart
Charles Batterton
John Slagle
Robert Patterson
Floyd Newton
Max Sommers
Floyd Williams
Thomas Stoneberg
Willard Burris
Willard Mills
Elmer Seeley
Charles Ermest
Raymond Walker
le Roy Brown
Ellsworth Fair
Thieves Seize $3,000 In Clothing At Mount Ayr Store
In Mount Ayr the Hetzel Clothing company was robbed Friday night of more than $3,000 in merchandise. Among the loot were 150 men’s suits 18 boys’ suits and various accessories. Sheriff O K Knight called in state police fingerprint expert J S Gladstone to aid the investigation.
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Mount Ayr
Hetzel Clothing Company
O. K. Knight
State Bureau of Investigation
J. S. Gladstone
Jesup Boy Honored By Cardinal Key at ISU
Jesup youth Carlton Stoddard was pledged to Cardinal Key the senior men’s honorary society at Iowa State College during Saturday ceremonies.
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Ames
Carlton Stoddard
Jesup
Cardinal Key
Iowa State College
Swartley Resigns as Fayette Mayor in Illness
FAYETTE FLAURSWARTLEY resigns as mayor due to illness. E J Langerman declines council appointment to succeed him. Wilbur Bell is appointed to fill the vacancy caused by Dr. D C Sperry's resignation.
Martini Thrills Cornell Music Festival Audience
A Cornell music festival concert featured Nino Martini whose tenor and artistry drew high praise. His vocal control spanned low to high notes with a resonant timbre, aided by pianist Miguel Sandoval. The program mixed Italian Spanish songs with some pronunciation challenges in English and French. Tonight closes the festival with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Frederick Stock.
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Cornell
Nino Martini
Tito Schipa
Coe College
Martini
Miguel Sandoval
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Frederick Stock
Luther Man Hits NRA In Address At Iowa City Meeting
At a joint Iowa forum, Prof. H. O. Talle of Luther College assailed the NRA for harming small business and fostering monopoly. He warned the New Deal body blocks recovery and urged confidence to return despite NRA influence.
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Luther Man
Iowa City
INS
Iowa
Iowa Political Science Association
Iowa Historical Association
Iowa Association of Sociologists and Economists
H. O. Talle
Luther College
N. R.A
Surprise Burglars Hit Mt. Vernon Oil Station
Mount Vernon operator Charles Gayman surprised two burglars at his filling station early Saturday. The men escaped after Gayman awoke to glass breaking and found a car on the street but could not record the license number. A gasoline theft of about ten gallons is linked to the same suspects, who also targeted the O. G. Swenson station.
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the Gazette
Mount Vernon
Charles Gayman
Gayman
O. G. Swenson
Mrs Howard C Bowman of Strawberry Point Passes Away
Mrs. Howard C Bowman of Strawberry Point died Thursday in Oelwein after a recent operation and stroke. Born October 7, 1886 at St Sebald, she married Howard C Bowman on August 17, 1904 and they had ten children including five sons and three daughters living here. Surviving are her husband, five sons, three daughters, six grandchildren, two sisters, five brothers, and numerous relatives.
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Strawberry Point
Howard C. Bowman
Oelwein
Howard
Earl
Donald Bowman
Willmer Bowman
Burnell Bowman
Bernita Bowman
Irma MacTaggart
Strawberry
Clara Sampson
Davenport
Otillia Allen
Augusta Fliehler
Fred Rebaschus
Emil
Edward Donath
Carl Rebaschus
John Donath
St. Paul, Minn
La Porte City Wins Star Route Mail Contract
Carl C. Kober was awarded the contract as the lowest bidder to carry mail on the star route between La Porte City and Cedar Rapids.
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LA Porte City
Carl C. Kober
Cedar Rapids
Marengo Rejects Chain Letter for Nickels
In Marengo locals ignore a chain letter scheme that circulated a nickel letter. The seller receives money before the letter is opened, which promises nickels to fund mules for the Holy Land and warns receivers not to ask for a nickel back.
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Marengo
Holy Land
Bankers oppose federal trend to take over banking business
Bankers from 20 southern Iowa counties spoke against federal tendencies to usurp management of banks at a Saturday meeting. They urged lower interest rates on public funds, praised the reconstruction finance corporation, and backed the corn hog program as sound. Resolutions opposed expanding the postal savings system and forcing banks to join the federal reserve system, while endorsing federal housing acts lending program.
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RED Oak
Iowa
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
Federal Housing Acts
Frank L. Spence Dies At Tipton
Frank L. Spence died at his Tipton home after a long illness. Born January 28, 1853 in White Plains New York he moved to Tipton at age two. He left six children sixteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren accompanied by two brothers and three sisters. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at his home conducted by Rev. R. C. Jerrell and burial follows at Mount Zion cemetery.
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Tipton
Frank L. Spence
White Plains
N. Y
Jwas
Joe Bell
R. A. Will
Walter
Dorothy Elsenohn
Central Ferry
Wash
Fay Leach
Cotter High School Senior Play “A Sweeping Victory”
Columbus Junction reports Cotter high school senior class staged the play A Sweeping Victory Friday evening. Cast included Thomas Williams Kenneth Thomas Anita Bell Harvey Thomas Nettie Morse Marie Jones Leona Mac Arthur Charles Jenkins Blair Duncan David Davis and Maxine McGuire.
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Columbus Junction
Cotter High School
Thomas Williams
Kenneth Thomas
Anita Bell
Harvey Thomas
Nettie Morse
Marie Jones
Leona MacArthur
Charles Jenkins
Blair Duncan
David Davis
Maxine McGuire
Tipton Names Fifth Grade Teacher Norrine Crawford
Tipton selects Norrine Crawford from Tipton as fifth grade teacher. She is daughter of Cedar County Deputy Sheriff C. C. Crawford and has taught in New Hartford.
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Tipton
Norrine Crawford
C. C. Crawford
Cedar County
New Hartford
Gilmore Will Lists 20000 in Bequests
The will of William T. Gilmore who died this week details cash bequests totaling 25500 to relatives friends and institutions including Piney Woods country life school Braxton Miss Tipton consolidated school Tipton public library Memorial union of Iowa State Ames and his housekeeper Mrs Alice Ham ar. Bequests include 1000 to Mrs D F Goddard of Des Moines 2000 each to daughters Marian Frances Eileen and 1000 to Mrs Claire L Hollman and 320 acres land in Minnesota with related shares to her husband and daughters. The remainder goes to his brother Merrill C Gilmore including 196 acres Pipestone Minn 640 acres Alberta Canada and unspecified securities.
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Tipton
William T. Gilmore
Piney Woods Country Life School of
Braxton
Tipton Consolidated School
Tipton Public Library
Memorial Union of
Iowa State College
Ames
Alice Hamar
D. F. Goddard
Des Moines
Ethel Gilmore
Merrill C. Gilmore
Ottumwa
Marian
Frances
Eileen
Claire L. Hollman
North Platte
Neb
Redwood County
Minn
Carl Hollman
Louise
Dorothy Hollman
Pipestone
Alberta
Canada
Securities
Double Funeral Monday For Washington Woman And Her Granddaughter
Washington Iowa. Double funeral services for Mary Matilda Gamble 88 and her granddaughter June Pauline Gamble 7 will be held Monday at 2 pm at the Baptist church. Burial will follow in Elm Grove. Mary Gamble born January 10 1847 was wife of William J. Gamble who died in 1904. Survived by son John and daughter Mrs. Margaret Schultz. June born near Washington is daughter of John and Mable Gamble. Surviving relatives include a brother and sisters Clara and John Jr.
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Washington
The
Baptist Church
Mary Matilda Gamble
June Pauline Gamble
John Gamble
A. A. Vinz
Elm Grove
Mary Gamble
Thomas
Lucretia Rodgers
Fort Madison
William J. Gamble
Gamble
John
Margaret Schultz
Los Angeles
Calif
John and
Mable Carr Gamble
Clara and
John, Jr
Class picnics mark Wheatland week events
Wheatland students from four classes enjoyed picnics this week. Seniors toured the Amana colonies with J. C. Clark, freshmen visited the Riedesel Timber with Miss Ruth Seasholtz, juniors went to Fairyland Park and attended a theater party, and sophomores, chaperoned by D. Beitz, traveled to Camp Minnehata near Dixon.
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Wheatland
J. C. Clark
Amana _ colonies
Ruth Seasholtz
Riedesel Timber
Doran Beitz
Fairyland Park
D. Beitz
Minnehata
Dixon
River City Officials Propose $200 Beer Permit Fee
Burlington Iowa AP report says officials from Clinton Muscatine Keokuk Fort Madison Davenport and Burlington urged a $200 license fee for beer permits and no cap on permits. They also asked the state to curb liquor purchases for resale. The proposal goes to a Des Moines statewide officials meeting next Tuesday.
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Burlington
Clinton
Muscatine
Keokuk
Fort Madison
Davenport
Des Moines
Cunningham Outlines Eight Planks for Ideal GOP Platform
Des Moines attorney Owen Cunningham addressed Story county Republicans in Nevada urging an eight point platform. He called for equalization taxes to ease home tax burdens, reduced government spending, less federal business intervention, a pay as you go policy, abolition of class legislation, a one term presidency, youth turnover in leadership, local control on liquor and utilities, civil service laws for state appointments.
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Nevada
Roosevelt
Owen Cunningham
Des Moines
Story County
Cunningham
Republican Party
Luzerne Man Dies at 75 After Illness
George H. Leethlenberg longtime Luzerne Mercantile manager died Friday night after a two month illness at his Luzerne home. Born January 27, 1860 in Germany, he married Pauline Sauerteig in Luzerne. Survived by his wife two children Grover Pittsburgh Mrs. Alex Scott Cedar Rapids three grandchildren and two sisters in Germany. Funeral Monday 1 30 p.m. at home with Rev Foster M Beck officiating burial in International cemetery south of Luzerne.
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Luzerne
George H. Leethlenberg
Luzerne Mercantile ‘Company
Foster M. Beck
Blairstown
International Cemetery
Lecthlenberg
Germany
Iowa News in Brief highlights court suits and local events
Equitable Life Insurance of Iowa sues Estella Lacina as administratrix for 15979.98 and against Joseph and Mary Lohberger for 15205.79. Bates, receiver of Farmers State Bank files against Fred M. Kess for 2176.25 and against Frank Parizek, Emma Parizek, and Equitable for 993.98. Central City reports death of coach John Johnson’s brother in Houston Minnesota and notes staff changes. Riverside plans joint bacculaureate and commencement with Dr Lampe as speaker. Atalissa holds baccalaureate with Rev D I Berger speaking. five seniors to graduate May 16. Anamosa Luther League meeting at St Paul’s with Rev A H Braun addressing. Belle Plaine elects Girl Reserve officers. Grundy Center funeral services set for Morris Merritt, 90, at First Baptist Church with ministers A G Annette and Alexander assisting.
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Iowa
Estella Lacina
Frank Lacina
Joseph and
Mary Lohberger
D. W. Bates
Farmers State Bank of
Riverside
Methodist Church
Lampe
School of Religion
University of Iowa
Presbyterian Church
D. I. Berger
Muscatine
Anamosa
East Central Town
Viva Trail
Mildred Keep
Adah Marie Ruhl
Kathleen Squires
Grundy Center
Morris Merritt
Here
First Baptist Church
A. G. Annette
Mr. Alexander
Waterloo
City Briefs and Personals Report Agnew’s Death
Word was received that Faye Agnew of Fairbank Iowa died at his home May 4 after a brief illness. He was a brother in law of H S Myers Sr of 1.
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Faye Agnew
Fairbank
Agnew
Tree Burnsat Oak land avenue and Thirty-fifth street
Firemen were called at 8 p m Friday to a burning tree at Oak land avenue and Thirty-fifth street NE and responded at 10 13 p m for a false alarm from F avenue and Third street NW.
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Oakland Avenue
Thirty-fifth Street
F Avenue
Third Street
Two On Injured List From Weekend Accidents
Dean Keith 20 of 1405 Sixth Avenue SE was treated at St Luke s hospital Friday evening for rib injuries after brakes locked on a truck he drove near Clarence on highway 30, throwing him against the steering wheel. He left the hospital. Allen Taylor 11 of 2338 Blake Boulevard SE was taken to St Luke s hospital at 8 p m Friday for injuries from a bicycle fall and also did not remain in the hospital.
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Dean Keith
Sixth Avenue SE
St. Luke’s Hospital
Clarence
Keith
Allen Taylor
Blake Boulevard
St. Luke's Hospital
Funeral services for Wesley Pospishil held in Turner chapel
Wesley Pospishil funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday in Turner chapel with Rev. Melvin L. Welke officiating. Burial follows in Oak Hill cemetery with military rites at the grave. Friends may call at the Turner chapel prior to services.
Miss Alma Hartz Heads to Davenport for Public Health Nursing Institute
Miss Alma Hartz director of the Public Health Nursing association will spend Sunday in Durant with her mother en route to Davenport to attend the institute for directors of Public Health Nursing associations led by Miss Ruth Holton from New York City, a representative of the national headquarters.
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Alma Hartz
Public Health Nursing Association
Durant
Eliza Hartz
Davenport
Institute For Directors of Public Health Nursing Associations
Ruth Holton
New York City
Holton
The
Wyoming Alumni Plan 50th Anniversary Program
Wyoming alumni announce a 50th anniversary celebration on June 20. Activities begin at 2 p.m. at the schoolhouse with Miss Frances Franks hosting, followed by a 6 p.m. banquet in Memorial hall chaired by Mrs. Elva Calkins Briggs. Speakers include Mrs. Alicia Breish McConnell and Dr. A. F. Nickless, with Miss Janet Reade and others. President Mrs. Ethel Richardson Pealer and secretary-treasurer Mrs. Nellie Story Straesslin noted. a dance at the opera house caps the evening.
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Wyoming
Frances Franks
Elva Calkins Briggs
Minneapolis
Memorial Hall
Presbyterian Industrial Society
Alicia Breish McConnell
Monmouth
Ill
George Gorman
Cedar Rapids
A. F. Nickless
Davenport
Ida Franks Perrine
Monticello
W. W. Bronson
Janet Reade
Oxford Junction
Ethel Richardson Pealer
Nellie Story Straesslin
Opera House
Metropolitan Opera Chief Drops Dead in Office
Herbert Witherspoon 61, recently named director of the Metropolitan Opera, collapsed dead in his office after a chat with colleagues. He had planned to sail for Europe with his wife to scout talent for the first Met season under his leadership. A former singer and director who performed bass roles at the Met from 1908 to 1916, he had returned in March to take the top post after Giulio Gatti-Casazza. He was married three times, his current wife being Blanche Skeath.
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New York
Herbert Witherspoon
Metropolitan Opera Company
Europe
Metropolitan
Giulio Gatti-Casazza
Witherspoon
Blanche Skeath
Greta Hughes
Rupert Hughes
Florence Hinkle
Fort Dodge Student Named Iowan Editor
William Merritt of Fort Dodge was elected editor of The Daily Iowan by the student board of publications. He has served as city editor this year and was a reporter last year. He is a senior in the school of journalism.
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Iowa City
William Merritt
Fort Dodge
Daily Iowan
University of Iowa
Merritt
Iowa Girl Wins National Speech Title
Caroline Groves of Webster City Ia won the humorous division title at the national high school speech tournament in Kent O after defeating contestants from across the United States Thursday night on her way home Friday.
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Kent, O
Caroline Groves
Webster City
Caroline
United States
Bird Club Plans Early Morning Hike On Sunday
Cedar Rapids Bird club members will meet at Coe campus at 6 30 Sunday morning to explore woods and streams for more arrivals after welcoming back summer residents including barn tree cliff rough winged and bank swallows and a variety of other birds. Transportation volunteers welcome.
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Cedar Rapids
Baltimore
Coe Campus
Rotary Donkey Ball Triumph Over Kiwanis at Fundraiser
The Rotary club donkey ball team defeated Kiwanis in a charity game at the baseball park, five runs to two before the match was called. Event supports the Kiwanis underprivileged children fund with further club exhibitions planned at 8 p.m. Lions versus High Twelve and 3 p.m. Sunday Legion games follow.
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Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
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Children’s Fund
Young Men’s Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
St Patrick’s School Pupils Stage Music Program
The St Patrick’s school pupils presented a music program in the school auditorium on Friday. Performances included orchestral tambourine pieces, dances, vocal numbers, and various instrumental solos by named students, with ensembles such as the junior and school orchestras and a choir performing selections like Cavalier and Be the Best of Whatever You Are.
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St. Patrick’s School
Rameau
Barcavalle
Offenbach
Hohe Habaaty
Koelling
Elizabeth
Marilyn
de Lamater
Helen Schumacher
Goodwin
von Tilzer
Robert Dolan
Arbutus
Davis
Donald Griffin
Dominic Proechaska
Beulah Wesssle
Jane Huston
Cavalier
Lawrence
Norman
Wells
Horlick
Death Report of Mrs Anna Fritz at 88 in Oxford Junction
Mrs Anna Fritz 88 died Wednesday after a brief pneumonia illness. She lived with her son Martin and is survived by five sons John Monmouth Frank Clarence Nicholas Charles and Martin all of this city. Funeral services were held Friday at Sacred Heart Church with Rev Father Gregor and church choir. Her husband Ignatz Fritz is deceased. She rests in Mayflower Cemetery.
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Oxford Junction
Anna Fritz
Martin
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Gregor
Ignatz Fritz
John
Monmouth
Frank
Clarence
Nicholas
Charles
Asta
Mayflower Cemetery
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