Nazis Execute 400 Hostages in Lithuania
London reporting German authorities executed about 400 hostages in Lithuania in retaliation for the killing of two German officials, with 200 men killed for each German, described as saboteurs and communists. Dispatches also note arrests in Paris and Belgium, and reprisals in Bulgaria and Romania for antiwar or sabotage activities.
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London
Lithuania
United Press
Stockholm
Vonrintelen
Paris
Charenton
France
Bulgaria
Rumania
Danube
Braila
Continental shelf from Newfoundland to Florida drops steeply
The undersea continental shelf extending from Newfoundland to Florida slopes gradually toward its edge and then falls off sharply into depths of about 1,500 fathoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Florida
All Linn County's 103 Voting Machines Active Monday
Linn County will set up all 103 voting machines for the primary on Monday for the first time since 1926. Auditor Robert M. Vesely notes attention due to Bourke B. Hickenlooper's gubernatorial bid and a bond issue. Absentee ballots must be requested by Friday with returns mailed and notarized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Robert M. Vesely
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Rapids
Vesely
Cedar Rapids
Auditor's Office
Waterloo Lutheran Women Missionary convention held in Independence
The fifth annual Waterloo conference meeting of Lutheran Women Missionary societies convened Tuesday in Independence with the Independence Lutheran church as host. Rev. G. Bunge served as general director as 145 delegates were welcomed by Miss Catherine Breiden- in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Specifio
Waterloo Conference of Lutheran Womens Missionary Societies
Independence Lutheran Church
G. Bunge
Catherine Breiden
Missionary Edward Pietz recounts New Guinea ordeal
Mrs. K Wellnes of Waverly attended a program headlined by Rev. Edward Pietz, a New Guinea missionary. He described his experiences when Japanese forces overran the island, sharing personal observations and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Wellnes
Waverly
Edward Pietz
New Guinea
Postpone Hawkeye Music Festival Due To War Conditions
Ben Smith announces the 1942 Hawkeye Music festival has been postponed indefinitely due to wartime conditions including gas rationing and tire shortages. The event, held with Coe College at Hill Park last August, drew bands from eastern Iowa as directors hesitate to commit amid the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Smith
Hawkeye
Young Men’s Bumerce
Coe College
Hill Park
Smith
Iowa
Army Opens Medical Officers Recruiting HQ in Des Moines
The U S Army Medical Officers Recruiting Board for Iowa established headquarters on the second floor of the federal building with Col John S Marker in charge. Major J J Tapscott said the office will recruit surgeons and physicians for army duty while traveling the state, with two enlisted men added to staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Iowa State Medical Society
Linn County Supervisors Approve Tax Compromise and Resolutions
Linn County Iowa Board of Supervisors met May 18 1942 approving minutes from May 12 and adopting a tax compromise offering H J Ward and Johnson Nut Co $25 to settle delinquent personal taxes for 1934 1935 and 1937. The board set notices for depart filings and adopted a resolution to accept $1500 to settle claims for Nadine Harbit deceased at Oakdale Sanatorium. They also accepted resignations of two county engineers assistants and approved numerous claims and expenses for county services and poor relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
State of
County
Linn
Board of Supervisors
Beeson
Seevell
Petty
H. J. Ward
Johnson Nut Company
Seevel
W. A. Ball
Justice of the Peace
Rapids Township
Leevell
Linn County
Jowit Holland
William
Esther
Marjorie
Delbert
Mary
Robert
Harriett Tuanita
Myrna Swank
J Avenue
Cedar County
Smith
Zaiva
Zoella
Tomms
Sunshine Mission
Nadine Harbit
Oakdale
Lederer
Bever Park
Stevell
J. L. Bieger
D. A Peterson
Abraham's Grocery
Pri Eiection Postner Burroughs Addine Machine Co
Ctose Geo. Criminal Invest
Wmw Criminal Invest
Central City News
Athe Bros. Ce Homevelt J
Vis Iry
Isi
Smeltzer and Broz Wed in Cedar Rapids Church Ceremony
Wilma Smeltzer daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Smeltzer and William J Broz son of Mrs Frances Broz were married Tuesday morning at St Joseph s Catholic church by Rev T J McElliott Attendants included Miss Lavrene Euen The bride wore a navy ingote with roses and sweetpeas The groom studied at the University of Iowa college of law They will reside at 716 Second avenue SW Cedar Rapids after a brief wedding trip Mrs Broz is a teacher formerly with Linn county rural schools and a Viola high school graduate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Smeltzer
Elizabeth Smeltzer
Eleventh Street
William J. Broz
Frances Broz
Walford
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
T. J. McElliott
Laverne Euen
McElliott
Broz
Viola High School
Cornell College
Iowa State Teachers College
Linn County
University of Iowa College of Law
Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
Newman Club
Second Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids
Funeral Services for Aeoniee Nielson Held at Yocom Chapel
Funeral services conducted at Yocom chapel by Rev C V R De Jong. Marion lodge No 6 A F and A M oversaw grave service at Sprinville. Pallbearers P C Lassen Claire Davis Anton and Chris Nielson. Relatives visiting from Rosecreek Leroy West Branch Onslow Martelle Onslow Wyoming Cedar Rapids attended. Mayo Clinic visit noted for Miss Snyder and Miss Jordan referenced. Other items include travel of Dr Gowans and Sergt Daws transfers to Camp Roberts California. Local ads and 4-H club report conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeoniee
Recital at Marion Methodist Features Duo Piano and Vocalists
Miss Ruth Engstrom presents pupils in a duo piano recital at 7 30 p m Thursday in Marion Methodist church Assisted by violinists Bonnie Carey Rose L Wilcox organist Gene Jacobs tenor soloist A vocal trio forms with Bonnie Carey June De Wees and Eileen Schenken A long list of participating students and a performance of When Grandmother Dreams with Mrs A E Blinks in disguise conclude the program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Engstrom
Marion Methodist Church
Mary Chalmers Cory
Rose L. Wilcox
Bonnie Carey
Gene Jacobs
June de Wees
Eileen Schenken
Keith Scott
Priscilla Tanner
Albert Scott
Ramon
Marilyn Runkel
George Hutton
Orlema Mae Ieh
Robert Cippera
A. E. Blinks
Marion high school trainer to wed June seven
Complimenting Miss Virginia Howe, girls' physical training instructor at Marion high school, who will marry Robert Becker of Janesville June seven. Miss Amelia Petrusch and Miss Gwyneth Young hosted a shower at Mrs. Albert Petrusch's home. Mrs. Isabel Smay and Miss Howe won bridge prizes and refreshments were served to a long list of guests. L. E. Storm returned from a Chicago business trip. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Berry and their children visited over Sunday from Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Howe
Marion High School
Robert Becker
Janesville
Amelia Petrusch
Gwyneth Young
Albert Petrusch
Isabel Smay
Miss Howe
Bridge
Elizabeth Jones
Katherine Bogart
Winifred Schrubbe
Gretchen Mentzer
Charles Burns
Alice Wallace
Rose Wilcox
Lyle Hoyt
Jeanne Eckhart
Rachel Hatch
Smay
Great Lakes naval training station visit to Wayne Berry
A brief note reports a Great Lakes naval training station visit to Wayne Berry, son of Mr. Berry, as part of his training completion. An advertisement for Western Auto Supply appears elsewhere in the issue, same prices, by Western Auto Associate, Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Mr. Berry
Wayne
Western Auto Supply
Western Auto Associate
Marion
Anniversary Gratitude to Neighbors and Friends
Mr and Mrs Shank express thanks for cards and calls that helped make their anniversary a happy one in a brief neighbors and friends note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Shank
Learn to bake cakes with honey and molasses class
A home cooking class demonstrates substituting honey and molasses for sugar. The session runs Thursday at 2 p.m. with Gas Co advertisement support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas Co
Marion barber shop to close for Decoration Day
The Marion barber shop will be closed all day for Decoration Day, with normal hours expected to resume the following day. Local residents are advised to plan accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Barber
Osceola lodge No. 18 meeting and nomination night
Osceola lodge No. 18 I O F will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. in the hall to nominate officers. Unfurnished apartment Koppenhaver's. Call mornings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Lodge No
Koppenhaver’s
Kings Daughters Electa Circle to Meet at Mrs Seager Home
Electa circle of Kings Daughters will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ralph C. Seager 1807 Fifth avenue. Stock dip 75c a gallon in your own container advertised by Western Auto Associate Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa
King’s Daughters
Ralph C. Seager
Fifth Avenue
Western Auto Associate Store
Ameigo Club elects new officers at luncheon
Mrs. H. F. Lockwood was elected president of the Ameigo club Tuesday after a luncheon at Mrs. W. S. Campbell's home. Mrs. W. B. Sebern became vice-president, Campbell secretary, and E. E. Wilcox treasurer. Guests included Mrs. William Thompson of New York, Mrs. Elwyn Miller of Maquoketa, and Miss Daisy Straley of Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Lockwood
Ameigo Club
W. S. Campbell
W. B. Sebern
Campbell
E. E. Wilcox
William Thompson
New York
Elwyn Miller
Maquoketa
Daisy Straley
Marion
Hairbrushes Prophylactic ny lon beauty sale ad
Miss Bess Patterson learns her nephew Sam Patterson Jr of Fort Leonard Wood Missouri has been promoted to first lieutenant. Owen's Cut Rate Drug offers professional beauty hairbrushes in 1.00 2.50 and 4.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Bess Patterson
Sam Patterson, Jr
Fort Leonard Wood, Me
Presbyterian catechism class to meet Thursday at church
The intermediate catechism class of the Presbyterian church will meet Thursday at 11 a.m. at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Chapter CS meets for dinner at Sebern home
Chapter CS P E 0 met Tuesday evening for dinner at the home of Mrs. W B Sebern. The president, Miss Bernita Sebern, was listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E
W. B. Sebern
Bernita Sebern
State convention notes include Maquoketa guest
Mrs Elwyn Miller of Maquoketa attended the state convention. Mrs Gilbert Gordon and Mrs Anna Brotemarkle will return Thursday from Walnut Illinois where they had been guests of Mrs ae r.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwyn Miller of
Maquoketa
Gilbert Gordon
Anna Brotemarkle
Walnut, Ill
Presbyterian Pastor Council Meeting Set for Thursday
The Pastor's Council of the Presbyterian church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs O O Kieckhaefer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
O. O. Kieckhaefer
Nelson son enlists in U S Navy at Great Lakes
John Nelson the son of Mr and Mrs Fred Nelson has enlisted in the U S Navy and is stationed at Great Lakes Illinois where training and orientation are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nelson
Fred Nelson
U. S. Navy
Great Lakes
Card Couple Visits Oakdale Resident's Mother This Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Card of Oakdale spent the weekend here with Mr. Card's mother, Mrs. Edith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Ray Card
Oakdale
Mr. Card
Edith
Dale Thomas Starts Work in Oregon Forest Preserve
Dale Thomas, son of Mr and Mrs Salem, Oregon, will work in the state forest preserve. The assignment marks a community effort to support conservation work and natural resource stewardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Thomas
Mr. and
Salem, Ore
Forest Preserve
V. D. Club Picnic Dinner Thursday Noon
The V. D. club will meet Thursday at noon at Mrs Ed Mullaby's home for a picnic dinner. Mrs Charles A Engel hosted her bridge club Monday. Mrs Foulange of Cedar Rapids was a guest. Colleen Sanborn, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bryan Sanborn, is ill with an ear infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. D. Club
Ed Mullaby
Charles A. Engel
Foulange of
Cedar Rapids
Colleen Sanborn
Mrs
Bryan Sanborn
Softball Practice Scheduled for Thursday Afternoon
A softball team will hold a practice session on Thursday at unspecified afternoon time.
Delta Dek Card Club Entertainment Hosts Guests
Mrs Harvey F Breed entertained the Delta Dek Card club Tuesday. Mrs E C Ainley won high score and Mrs Charles A Engel won wow score. Guests included Mrs Ainley, Mrs Engel and Mrs Jack Mona han.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey F. Breed
E. C. Ainley
Charles A. Engel
Ainley
Engel
Jack Monahan
James Jelinek Hosts Eleventh Birthday Dinner
James Jelinek celebrated his eleventh birthday with a dinner Tuesday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Pardubsky Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Pardubsky and Donald and Larry Pardubsky of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jelinek
B. J. Pardubsky
R. L. Pardubsky
Donald and
Larry Pardubsky
Cedar Rapids
Beeson Private Resumes Return After Brief Fur Loungh
Private John A. Beeson, home on furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs J A Beeson, left on Wednesday after a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Beeson
Mrs
J. A. Beeson
Burns for Commerce Commissioner in Creston Iowa
Rol E Burns Republican candidate from Creston Iowa campaigns for the Commerce Commissioner post. A Drake University L L B graduate and Spanish War veteran, he is a Methodist urging voters to cast ballots for Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
Drake University
L.L
Methodist
Let's
Burns
Box and companion visit mother in Springville
Fort Devens resident Loren Box and his accompanying companion visited his mother Mrs. Jensen in Springville during a leave period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Devens
Mass
Loren Boxwell
Jensen
Springville
Republican Women’s Club Picnic Set at Lang Home
The Republican Women’s club plans a picnic Thursday at 6 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Fred J Lang located at 475 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Women’s Club
Fred J. Lang
Fifth Avenue
Visitors from Chicago at Calin Moore Home
Recent guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Calvin Moore were Mr and Mrs Fred Meyn and Charles and Billie of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Moore
Fred Meyn
Charles and
Billie
Chicago
Community notices honor Eugene Woods induction plans
Mer and Mrs Calvin Moore entertained Tuesday evening praising Eugene Woods as he departs for Fort Des Moines for U.S. Army induction. Miss Sally Von Bon of Cedar Rapids attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Woods
Fort Des Moines
U. S. Army
Mer
Calvin Moore
Sally von Bon
Cedar Rapids
Breed Hosts Birthday Dinner for Mrs Harley F Breed
Mr and Mrs William Breed entertained Tuesday evening at their home in Cedar Rapids observing the birthday of Mrs Harley F Breed with a family dinner and celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley F. Breed
William Breed
Cedar Rapids
Doris Miller Weds Dave Craig In Kahoka Missouri Tie
Toddville announces the marriage of Doris Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Miller to Dave Craig son of Mr and Mrs Ed Craig of Center Point. The couple were attended by Don Brenneman and his wife and reside in Cedar Rapids where Craig works for Iowa Manufacturing. Doris is a Toddville High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toddville
Eugene Miller
Doris
Dave Craig
Ed Craig
Center Point
Kahoka
Don Brenneman
Cedar Rapids
Craig
Iowa Manufacturing Company
Toddville High School
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Army
C.R
Linn County Board OF Supervisors
Proceedings OF the Board OF Supervisors
Builders Supply
Ft Light and Power Co
Kutchera Soddie and Puel Co
Sol
Sky Grocery
Jerry
Atty-stationery Ee
Emma
Pkins
Leonora
Nur
PD Office
Co Food Linna Pretuee Co
Pood Stamp Office
Leffineweil
Linn County Pair, Inc
Mundt
Marion Sentinel
Charles
Zoos
Martin
Roase Bouin Co
Isk Ferris
Utzman
Rent Lakes Hospital
Hosp Shine Mission
Schmidt
Gener Biscutt Ce
C A
Med Aid Unity Laboratories
Ned Aid
Iekel Harvey
Bmidt Typewriter Exchange
Nelai Re
the Nine Co
John
Bene Publishing Co
Torch Press
Fox Bountr M Co
Suptee
Whitins Ds Dairy
Walbrand
Mil Waffle
Rent Ware Grocery
Copher
Walker
A Grocer Co
Rent Emil
Everett Elliott Rao Whemels
E Parvrell
Marion News
Nielson Funeral Service
Mary Snyder
Bertha Hoskins
Anna Jordan
Rochester
Minn
Miss Snyder
Mayo Clinic
Storm’s
C. F. Gowans
Bellefontaine, C
Viola F. Gowans
Harley Daws
Charles Daws
Arcadie
Calif
East Garrison
Camp Roberts
F. M. Brown
Old Marion Rd
Bivd
Carol Jean Buckner
Alice Frederick
Virginia Sloan
Jeannette Hagerman
Maxine Kindig
Josephine Kinig
Standard Tire Company
Vitalaire
Tom
First Avenue
First Street
DIAL
L. E. Storm
Harley Berry
Harleen
Pennis Berry
Davenport
Mason
Storm's
A/E
War Production Board
OWA-ILLINOIS Olaza@ & ELECTRIC CO
Amatia
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