Marion Seniors Present Class Night Program at Lincoln
Marion high school seniors staged a class night in the Lincoln auditorium with Jean Mullaley presiding. John Vernon led as master of ceremonies as the program featured songs, poems, a class history, a will, a two-act play, a class prophecy, and a class song. Other highlights included solos, a saxophone piece, and a duet, with Kenneth Bailey as general manager.
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Marion
Marion High School
Lincoln Auditorium
John Vernon
Jean Mullaley
James Richman
Ramona Topel
Valvard Blazek
Charles Fulton
Charles Kurt
Stanley Oakley
Phyllis Beach
Marilyn
Ruth England
Darlene Meggers
Winton Gable
Harry Parker, Jr
Frances Ford
Kenneth Bailey
Many European Rites for G I s
Memorial day services honored American troops of two world wars across Europe. Gen. Lucius D. Clay addressed Hamm burial grounds in Luxembourg while Lt. Gen. Clarence Huebner spoke at Normandy. Berlin saw a 4000-strong parade as a 20-voice Negro choir performed near Roth. Sailors from Bremen joined North Sea services. In Italy, Nettuno and Castel Fiorentino hosted ceremonies led by Lt. Gen. John C. H. Lee.
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London
Europe
Lucius D. Clay
Germany
Hamm
Luxembourg
Clarence Huebner
Clay
Normandy
Berlin
Roth
Bremen
North Sea
Httaly
Nettuno
Castel Fiorentino
John C. H. Lee
Weisberg's Death In Death Cell Overdose Poison
Julius Dolly Weisberg former night club owner died in his death cell from a fatal poison dose 60 hours before scheduled electrocution. A coroner's physician listed heart disease as a preliminary cause, while Sheriff Walsh ordered an investigation into possible secreted poison and jailer knowledge.
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Chicago
Julius
Dolly” Weisberg
Elmer M. Walsh
Weisberg
Frank Sain
Sam
RUNS IN THE FAMILY ENDS IN HOSPITAL TRIPLE
Do lores Spencer, 12, of Berkshire, entered Berkshire County Hospital with appendicitis on a Friday. By Monday her brother Chester, 12, was hospitalized for the same ailment. Two days later their sister Janet, 15, underwent an operation for appendicitis.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Dolores Spencer
Berkshire
Chester
Janet
Civilization May Not Get New Chance Warns Clark
Washington Attorney General Clark warned on Memorial Day that civilization may not get another chance if America fails its peace duties. Speaking at Arlington National Cemetery, he warned of a clash of ideologies fueling aggression despotism and slavery, echoed by Legion and VFW leaders urging strong defense and universal military training. 266 000 national graves from France to Tokyo were honored as overseas cemeteries were prepared and decorated. Special ceremonies were held at Pearl Harbor Yokohama and Pacific islands including Iwo Jima Guam Tinian and Saipan.
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Washington
Clark
America
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington
White House
Truman
Europe
Pacific
Paul H. Griffith
The
American Legion
Louis E. Starr
Veterans of Foreign War
Baltimore
Griffith
Starr
War Department
France
Tokyo
Pearl Harbor
Yokohama
Pacific Islands
Iwo Jima
Guam
Tinian
Saipan
Magic Would Aid World to Peace, Blackstone Says
Chicago columnist describes Blackstone the Great proposing a mix of magic and psychology to avert World War III. He argues leaders of the United Nations suffer from frustration and that politicians are magicians who cast spells with speeches, potentially harming public judgment.
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Blackstone
Chicago
Blackstone the Great
United Nations
Magician Blackstone Unveils New Tricks At Convention
At the Society of American Magicians convention this weekend Blackstone arrived with new tricks including a movie screen entrance. A sunken garden and blooming roses set the stage as a dove escapes from his hair, proving magic still captivates audiences.
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Blackstone
Society of American Magicians
U S Readied Steam Engines for Aircraft if threat arose
Los Angeles report quotes William J. Bessler of the Bessler Corporation saying the United States was prepared to power airplanes with steam if German reports of electric ignition disruption proved valid. He notes a 1933 test flight of a two-seat steam engine plane and mentions rumors of steam interceptor designs and Russian reports.
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Los Angeles
United States
William J. Bessler
Bessler Corporation
Emeryville
Calif
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Bessler
Government Nearing Victory in Paraguay War Conquers Rebels
AP dispatch from Buenos Aires reports that after 12 weeks of civil conflict in Paraguay loyalist forces push within five miles of Concepcion, the rebel capital, as government communications claim a string of uninterrupted victories marking a nearing end to the civil war.
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Buenos Aires
Concepcion
Six Top Colts To Be Named For Belmont
Six of the nation’s top colt contenders including Faultless and Phalanx were slated for Belmont Stakes entry with a $100,000 purse. The race, third leg of the triple crown, will be run Saturday over a 1 1/4 mile track. Jet Pilot was scratched. other hopefuls include Brabancon Hyblaze Tailspin and Tide Rips.
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Davis J. Walsh
New York
INS
Faultless
Phalanx
Calumet Farm
Eddie Arecaro
Jet Pilot
Tom Smith
C. V. Whitney
Warren “Wright
Walter P. Chrysler
William Woodward
Greentree
Tide Rips
Bayard Sharp
Truman to Tour Canada by Train in June
President Truman will travel by train on June 9 for a three day goodwill visit to Canada, a follow up to his March Mexico trip. The journey caps a busy schedule after a 13 day vigil at his mother’s bedside in Missouri. He will fly to Kansas City next Friday for a 35th Division reunion, then proceed to Princeton University on June 16.
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Washington
INS
Truman
Canada
Mexico
Missouri
Kansas City
Princeton University
Cedar Rapids hog and cattle market resumes Saturday
The Cedar Rapids market plans a Saturday reopening after a brief closure. Buyers will see Good butchers and packers across weight ranges from 180 pounds to over 600 pounds with prices listed, along with cattle, sheep, hides, poultry, and fruits and vegetables in the Market, Call Market, and related sections.
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Cedar Rapids
Esas
Bologna
Tbs
Choi i
Gond
Cesseers
Goa
Lost and Found and Classified Bustling Local Ads
A jumble of lost dog notices, items found, and local ads. Entries include a black bull dog with white ears missing since Monday, a white and tan fox hound with County tag 6073, a leather rosary beads case, a lost tackle box, and a lost black Cocker Spaniel. Several ads promote gear sales, tailoring, jewelry, and services in Cedar Rapids area with contact numbers and shop listings.
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Kenwood
al Houska
Central City
Enid Schmickle
Alburnett Personals
Schwinn Cycles
Rycles
Hall Bicycle Co
Second Ave
Walt
Probarcd Jewelry CO
Rasen Tailor Shop
4Th St
Claxton College Pharmacy
Cedar Graphgs
Ray Long
The
Blind Hospital
Jen
Vosdingh
Herta System
Buresh Motors, Inc
James F Fowler
1St St
Betty Hibnes
Chas. Greenberg
Furrier
Edgar A Guest Poem Honors the Fallen Veterans
A collage of verses by Edgar A Guest honors the fallen from past battles, praising bravery and resolve. The piece reflects on loyalty to home, church, and school, and urges steadfastness against tyrants while paying tribute at graves marked with flags and flowers.
Eichelberger Urges Nation to Stay Strong
Yokohama Memorial Day remarks by Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger warn the United States would be a prime target in the Atomic Age. He urges continued preparedness, a strong national defense, and a world organization to prevent war while highlighting Japan occupation duties as a path to peace.
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Yokohama
INS
Robert L. Eichelberger
United States
Eighth Army
Eichelberger
United States Armed Forces Cemetery
Yokohama Harbor
America
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Marion News
CEO Gazette Business Office
Marion, F
Robert P. Burns
Lee
Ralph Parks
Grant Ellis
Don Ellis
International Falls
Minn
Elsie Nelson
Wrightfield
Dayton
Ohio
Fred Nelsons
Lee Voorhies
Manchester
Eva Smith
Edward Hines
Sioux City
C. C. Carpenter
John Hines
C. J. Newlin
Donald Thompson
David Sipes
McConnelsburg, Pa
Nephew
J. O. Biesecker
Donald Bragg
Omaha
Mrs
Albert E. Bragg
Lincoln
Alva Whitney
St. Luke's Hospital
Whitney
Roy Tudeen
St. Petersburg
Fla
Frank Tudeen
Kenneth Harvis
Lincoln Drive
Aldie LaBarge
Stone City
Milo Jepson
Melvin Hanson
Dubuque
Arthur Hansons
Clayton Hansons
Amelia Etzel
Winnie Clark
Monona
Mark Walter
Miss Clark
Ramona ,Topel
Storm’s
Vet
Kathleen Mullaley
Algona
Edward Mullaley
Leta Marchant
Grand Rapids, Mich
Super Market
AST Cs
Folger's Coffee
New
California
LUX
Last
G.I
By Angelo
Dickey Monarch
Jack Sprat
Richelieu
RINSO
Robin Hood
U.S
Paraguay
Belmont
C. R. Markets
Leghorn Brollers
Wavna—Ave
Florida
Texas
Idaho
U. S
Repenvision
2Nd St
3Rd
Alcoholics Anonymous
P.O. Box
Edgar A. Guest
the Poet of
the People
Rapids
1St Ave
Aebetter
Calcutta
Bronson Union
Katz Jewelry
Jack's
1St Street
Post Offic
Ginsberg’s
Jewel Box
2Nd Street
Vinicents Jewelry Store
3Rd Street
Bulova, Elgin and
Hamilton
Perker
Cali Ray Long
Leone
2Nd Avenue SE
North 3Rd Street
Art W Reynolds
Iowa Theater
Gladys Perry
Jesse Nerison
Helen Barley
Barbara Jand
Mae's
6Th St
Paris Academy
Othay
CE Mar Acres
Mayvu Pavilion
Dad
Ellis
Earl Fulton
Bob Welt
S. de
Ave
Ist
Lincoln HiWay
Iowa
Kenny Hofer
Swisher Pavilion
Twin Towers
Airport Inn
Hunter Air Field
Lafayette Cafe
2Nd Ave
W H
Leo J Smith& Son
Cashman Plumbing & Heating
Mack Augustine
Kirkpatrick
Pomc LL LE
Joe Kadera
Don Ackerman
Ronnie
Carl G. Stark
Ling
Ray Leeper
Lowell Taylor
Witers
Donahue
Igt
W. J. Akers
Dial
Hewitt
Oe Wacht
Sam Noble
Mane
Tater Booth & Son
Stoker
Fred F. Redies
George
Lear A
Center Point Road
Kutchera Sodding & Fuel Co
UNION
Bjornsen Construction Co
Theo J. Stark Co., Inc
Morris Fur Shop
Granby
ABRAM
Cusack Electric Service
15Th St
Lane
F Ave
M. R Kennedy
Persiston Machine
Inc
Yellow Cab Company
Kendall Window Shade
Household Service Co
A & H Appliance
Laws
MAME
W. A. Kendall
Vernon Floor Finishing Co
I. K. Davis
General Machine Shop
Uzht
J.C. Kintz Co
Sth
St. SE
Albert Gorsch
Cec
R. C. Henderson
Mar- 5
Fnr
Davies
E_ Ave
Ford Tractor
L. A. Blood
Virgil Horak
Chris Anderson
Pei
Gazette
McAllisters
Izwacek Welding
Mary Strickell
Mt. Vernon
R H Burns
Praia Ipi
Picadilly Tavern
Roosevelt Hotel
Iowa Parm Products Co., Inc
Barton
Sioux City Foundry & Broiler CO
E. 6Th & Division
SMALE
Vicinity
Iwell
West Disinfecting Company
Cottage Grove Avenue
H. C. Tool Corporation
Limit Ave
St. Louis
Leo Klinger
Klinger Paint Company
Ave. SE
Nash Finch Co
Benton County
Buchanan
Jones County
Selper
Harmony Cafeteria
TEHEL
8Th Ave
Vinton Carrothers
Phono Ryan
Howard Handleman
Resis
Japan
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