Manchester Couple Mark 60th Anniversary Today
Relatives and friends gather at Dale Smith home in Manchester to honor Mr. and Mrs. Davis on their sixty years of marriage. Mr. Davis is 91, Mrs. Davis is 79 with fair health. Open house this afternoon. nine children, 21 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren.
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Anchester
Dale Smith
Mr. Davis
Canada
Delaware County
Spring Branch
Manchester
Delaware
Curtis C. Davis
Duluth
Minn
Birney J. Davis
Delhi
Lewis G. Davis
Scales Mound
Til
Ross D. Davis
Alvah M. Davis
Mitchell
S. D
Walter Schwandt
Scranton
Wheatland Couple to Mark 57th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. William Tebbs of Wheatland plan a family dinner to observe their fifty seventh wedding anniversary. Tebbs, born in Germany November 23 1857, came to America at age seven. their children include Mrs. William Paywee of Grand Mound and Mrs. Ingham of Cedar Rapids.
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Wheatland
William Tebbs
Tebbs
Germany
Pas America
Rails’ Kiakeee Sr
Ae la
William Pay Wee
Grand Mound
Ingham
Cedar Rapids
Lowe
Rawlings Names Iowa Alumnus As Assistant
SIOUX CITY AP Audition to his staff of Don M Pendleton E Rawlings Woodbury county at torney Pendleton will succeed to an as sistant counsel vacant when called to active i withis regular army Pendleton gradu ated from the University of lowe college of law
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Sioux City
Don M. Pendleton
E. Rawlings
Woodbury County
Pendleton
University of Lowe College of Law
Rural Youth Talk Winner Advances in Iowa Meet
Jones leads rural youth in discussing state topics with Linn Pocahontas and neighboring counties, including Poweshiek Johnson Benton Tama and Muscatine. Mrs Whitmore qualifies to compete in the state talk meet in November 1921 as part of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation activities.
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Jones
Linn
Iowa
Poweshiek
Johnson
Benton
Tama
Muscatine
Whitmore
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
New Books Display at Marion Public Library Week
From November 2 to 8 the Marion public library hosts a display of new children’s books. Children and their families are invited to visit the library during the week to borrow and view the new titles. The 1941 Book Week theme is Forward Withers.
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Marion Public Library
Thebrary
Wanted Woman for General Housework With Evenings Off
Short classified ad seeking a woman or girl for general housework with night hours and no Sundays. Call 99R for details.
Marion township teachers host directors and wives dinner
The Marion township teachers will entertain directors of the township schools and their wives at dinner Tuesday evening at the Prairie Chapel church.
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Marion Township
Prairie Chapel
Ameigo Club Entrusts Cove To Lead Upcoming Effort
The Ameigo club appoints Cove to oversee the forthcoming initiative, assigning responsibilities for planning coordination and execution while signaling a shift in leadership.
Brenneman Son Courageously Rescues Classmate at College
Mrs. L J Brenneman received word that her son Cap is saving a classmate during a college incident. The report notes his act of bravery and the college community’s response.
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L. J. Brenneman
Aon
Shower Sponsored for Benedict Home in Des Moines
The W C T U sponsors a donation shower for the Benedict home in Des Moines. People may leave fruit vegetables or home supplies in the auditorium the public library by Tuesday evening.
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Benedict
Des Moines
Mrs Minnie Schenken Hosts Luncheon With Sister-in-Law
Mrs Minnie Schenken entertained at a Friday luncheon joined by her sister-in-law Louise Schenken, with details of the social visit noted in local society notes.
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Minnie Schenken
Louise Schenken
Entre Nous Club Meeting With Mrs James E Bromwell
The Entre Nous club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m with Mrs James E Bromwell.
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Entre Nous Club
James E. Bromwell
Marion Chapter No 183 Meets Monday Evening
Marion Chapter No 183 will meet Monday at 7:30 PM at the Masonic temple. The gathering includes a social hour and refreshments.
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Marion
Mrs Gillmore To Return Home From Ottosen Visit
Mrs George Gillmore who has been visiting her son in law and Mr and Mrs Leonard at Ottosen will return home today.
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George Gillmore
Leonard
Ottosen
Yocum to Speak Tonight at Marion Christian Church
Cyrus M. Yocum of Indianapolis executive secretary in the division of foreign missions of the United Christian Society will speak tonight at 7 30 at the Marion Christian Church. The public is invited. There will be no solicitation for funds.
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Cyrus M. Yocum
Indianapolis
Ind
Division of Foreign Missions
The
United Christian Society
Marion Christian Church
Mrs Pyle to Return Home After Florida Visit
Mrs. G O Pyle of Hollywood Florida will leave Monday for home after visiting her mother Mrs. Robert S. Oxley. Mr Pyle's cousin Miss Geneve Angel of Chicago will accompany her to Hollywood.
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G. 0. Pyle
Hollywood
Fla
Robert S. Oxley
Mr. Pyle
Geneve Angel
Chicago
District Methodist W S C S meeting attendees named
Mrs. Wilfred Stinkney Mrs. Frank Newcomb Mrs. Gladys Collier Mrs. George Oakley and Mrs. Sarah Hutton attended the Yee dis trict convention meeting at West Branch on Thursday.
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Methodist
West Branch
Wilfred Stickney
Frank Newcomb
Gladys Collier
George Oakley
Sarah Hutton
Grace Starr Missionary Group Meets Tuesday Morning
The Grace H. Starr Missionary group will meet Tuesday at 7 30 am with Mrs. Guy Berlin as assisting hostess Mrs Kester Curtis will be assisting hostess Mrs W H Applegate will lead the program and Mrs Minnie Timson will conduct the devotionals
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Grace H. Starr
Epworth League to Meet at 6:30 with Guest Speaker
The Epworth League of the Methodist church will gather tonight at 6 30 at the church. Fred Halsey of Marion high school faculty speaks on My Philosophy of Life.
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Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Fred Halsey
Marion High School
Presbyterian Aid Picnic Luncheon Hosts Named
The fourth division of the Presbyterian Aid picnic luncheon will be hosted by Mrs. P. A. Osborne with joint hostesses Mrs. Leonard Dunn and Mrs. Stewart Hawk.
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Presbyterian Aid
P. A. Osborne
Leonard Dunn
Stewart Hawk
Marion Choral Club concert with Mrs Kinser at 2 p.m
The Marion Choral Club plans an afternoon concert at 2 p.m. featuring Mrs. Glenn E. Kinser guiding a performance session. Planning details are provided for attendees and participants.
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Marion Choral Club
Wil Areseney
Glenn E. Kinser
LeRoy Nelson to visit friends after defense work stint
LeRoy Nelson, now in defense work at Valdosta, will arrive today for a visit with former Marion friends. He is described as a former Marion resident and will spend time with acquaintances in town.
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LeRoy Nelson
Valdosta
Marion
Diana Fret Club Dinner Meeting at Fiedler Home
The Diana Fret club will entertain at a dinner Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul J Fiedler 644 Thirteenth street Husbands of members will be guests Members are asked to bring their own table service
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Diana Fret Club
Paul J. Fiedler
Thirteenth Street
Local Student Weekend Visit From Loras College
Aeed tech at Loras College is spending the weekend at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Paul.
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Aeed Tech At
Loras College Ue
Paul
Bowen Family Spends Washend in Tomah
Mr and Mrs W G Bowen are spending the washend in Tomah with Mrs Bowen’s parents Mr and Mrs O Bowen.
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W. G. Bowen
Tomah
W Rwen
Mrs. O. Bowen
Divisions of Methodist W S C S Meet at Local Homes
The Methodist W S C S divisions plan meetings Wednesday. Comforter division hosts Mrs. George L. Erwin at 1675 Seventh Ave with Mrs. Harold Howe and Mrs. Albert Kullander assisting. Gleaners meet at Mrs. A W Beyer 820 Fifth Ave with devotional by Mrs. Howard Webster and bake sale led by Mrs. Jack Ratliff. Rainbow division hosts forthcoming details. Sunshine division gathers at 2:30 pm at the home of Mrs. Allathea Seager and Mrs. Oscar Martin as co-hostesses. True Blue division meets at 2:30 pm at Mrs. Carroll Roberts east of Marion with Mrs. G W Self and Mrs. Leonard Taylor assisting.
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Methodist W.S.C.S
Methodist
Comforter
George L. Erwin
Seventh Avenue
Harold Howe
Albert Kullander
Gleaners
A. W. Beyer
Fifth Avenue
Howard Webster
Jack Ratliff
Rainbow Division
Sunshine
Ralph
Allathea Seager
Oscar Martin
True Blue
Carroll Roberts
Marion
Roberts
G. W. Self
Leonard Taylor
Local Club Heads Set Program Under Women's Leadership
Hostess Mrs M G Linkletter and Mrs Al Fred Pantry will direct the program with Mrs Hazel Van Gorkom leading devotionals, guiding the meeting's activities and spiritual portion.
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M. G. Linkletter
Alfred Pantry
Hazel van Gorkom
Adeliza Daniels circle hosts luncheon gathering
Members of the Adeliza Daniels circle of the Women's association meet Wednesday at 1 pm for luncheon with Mrs. Kenneth Hil. The Emma Kendall circle also meets Wednesday at 1 pm for a paid luncheon with Mrs. Ed Sigfred. Mrs. Do R. Biddick serves as assisting hostess and reservations are requested.
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Adeliza Daniels
The
Women’s Association
Kenneth Hil
Emma Kendall
Ed Sigfred
Do. R. Biddick
Auxiliary to Railway Mail sets Tuesday luncheon at Cedar Rapids
The Auxiliary to the Railway Mail association schedules a one oclock luncheon Tuesday at Cedar Rapids. Mrs N Huebsch will oversee beanery and E J Kep erpegg Be and Mrs Farrell assist.
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Railway Mail Association
Cedar Rapids
N. Huebsch
E. J. Keperpegg
Arrell
Tennyson Club Meeting At Engel Home
The Tennyson club will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. at 487 Eleventh Street the home of Mrs Charles A Engel. Mrs E A Lagerquist will have the surprise box and Mrs Max Evans will lead the program The Northwest Territory.
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Tennyson Club
Charles A. Engel
Eleventh Street
E. A. Lagerquist
Max Evans
Northwest Territory
Ladies Progressive Club Meeting At Dry Creek
The Ladies Progressive club of the Dry Creek neighborhood will meet at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs Ivan Gillmores home. Members should RSVP with notes on houseplant care and note the change in both meeting place and day.
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Te Ladies Progressive Club
Dry Creek
Gelsa
Ivan Gillmore
Cary Club Meeting to Be Held at Clara Wilson Home
The Cary club will meet Monday at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs Clara Wilson 679 Central avenue with Mrs W S Winter to attend or preside as indicated in the notice
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Cary Club
Clara Wilson
Central Avenue
W. S. Winter
Family Dinner Guests From Carey Household
Mr and Mrs E V Carey and Wyoma Bonnie Robert and David will attend a family dinner today at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Clifford O Johnson given.
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E. V. Carey
Wyoma
Bonnie
Robert
David
Clifford O. Johnson
Betty Briar Sandblasts Monona Monuments
Betty Briar of Monona works almost daily at the sandblaster in the Briar monument firm owned by her father C. A. Briar. The male shortage forced her to assume backshop duties and secretarial tasks, now combining both roles. Her father has led the business since 1921, succeeding J. A. Briar. The piece notes the 1921 Hawkeye eleven victory and its celebration by alumni.
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Aschona
Monument
C. A. Briar
Betty Briar
Monona
Betty
J. A. Briar
Iowa Troops Report From Front Lines
An update on Iowa troops describes rifle and machine gun fire, noting preliminary reports that indicate earlier scores and suggesting the lines performed well under fire as Colonel Hird reports initial findings.
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Ory
Hird
Careys’ twenty ninth wedding anniversary noted
In honor of the E. V. Careys twenty ninth wedding anniversary the Presbyterian Ladies Aid society announces a picnic luncheon. The second and third divisions will meet Wednesday at one o clock at Miss Emma Kleins home.
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E. V. Careys
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Emma Klein
Evangelist H E Trimble Holds Services at Marion Church
H E Trimble of Centerville a former pastor at the Marion Christian church is conducting evangelistic services there and invites local residents to attend.
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H. E. Trimble
Centerville
Marion Christian Church
State Pays $832000 Road Bond Interest and Principal
Des Moines reports State Treasurer W G C Bagley transferred 832000 to the state tax commission for county bond payments. Of this total 110000 covers principal and 722000 covers interest on primary road bonds. Funds derive from gasoline taxes and allocations go to the highway commission with liquidation expected by 1950.
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Des Moines
INS
W. G. C. Bagley
State Tax Commission
Highway Commission
Do You Think It Would Make Any Difference Lady
A reader reported a new license marked Restrictions glasses required when driving. She asked whether she must wear three pairs of glasses while driving.
Centerville Coal Carnival Postponed By Rain
Centerville coal carnival organized by the association of commerce will be held Tuesday after a rain postponement shifted the date from Friday.
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Centerville
Association of Commerce
Mann to Speak in Iowa City on Nazi Regime
Dr. Thomas Mann renowned author and Nazi exile will lecture in the Neeetae senna series second event. He will discuss the Nazi regime's rise and its consequences at Macbride auditorium at 8 o’clock. Free tickets available at the Iowa Union desk Monday and Tuesday. Mann, author of The Magic Mountain and The Joseph Trilogy, was banned by Nazi Germany.
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Iowa City
Thomas Mann
Iowa Teachers Association elects officers and outlines aims
The Iowa Education Association reports average Iowa teacher pay at 932 dollars, with national 1374 dollars and three neighboring states below Iowa. Proposal for retirement benefits failed in 1935 1937 and this year. Gerald W. Kirn named committee head to standardize contracts with A B Grimes as chair. The assembly may empower county councils. Deamer and Smith lead regional districts. H J Eastman presides over a 17 county district.
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Nebraska
Kansas
South Dakota
Iowa
House
Senate
Gerald W. Kirn
Association
School Law Group
Kim
A. B. Grimes
Monticello
Deamer
Smith
Iss Samuelson
Feller Praises Iowa Star Bill Green After Victory
Cleveland baseball star Bob Feller, a loyal Iowa fan, lauded Bill Green's performance in Iowa City after a thrilling Iowa victory. Feller said it was one of the finest games he has seen and noted Green's consistent play. He prepares for final draft status before returning to Cleveland. The town buzzed with fans celebrating the win.
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Iowa
Bob Feller
Cleveland
University of Iowa
Feller
Bill Green
Minnesota
Cunningham First To Ask For Nomination Papers
Des Moines congressman Paul Cunningham filed for nomination papers with Secretary of State Earl Miller but must wait due to the national defense program. Miller has not yet ordered the papers. an order of 125,000 is expected next week. Iowa primaries will be in June. signatures are needed before filing to place a candidate on the ballot. Cunningham represents Iowa's sixth district.
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Des Moines
INS
Paul Cunningham
Earl G. Miller
Miller
Secretary of State
Iowa
Cunningham
Congress
Fall Convocation Services Planned Today At Cornell
Mount Vernon Cornell college holds a 3 30 pm fall convocation with Rev George O Fowler of Chicago as speaker. Fowler is superintendent of the Rock River conference northern district of the Illinois Methodist church and former Oak Park pastor.
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Mount Vernon
Cornell College
George O. Fowler
Chicago
Fowler
Cornell
Oak Park
Belle Plaine Church to mark 75th anniversary events
Belle Plaine Evangelical Church plans a two day observance November 7 and 9 with speakers including Governor George A. Wilson and Rev. George A. Stauffacher. Activities feature devotions, history readings, a missionary address, a basket dinner, and anniversary sermons.
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Belle Plaine Evangelical Church
Bethany Evangelical Church
P. F. McKinley
Belle Pisine
George A. Wilson
George A. Stauffacher
First Evangelical Church
Cedar Rapids
J. A. Haehlen
C. H. Stauffacher
Tor
Belle Plainech
Haehlen
J. S. Deedrick
Waterloo
Belle Plaine
Dad's Day Invitations For Iowa U
Five thousand fathers of University of Iowa students were invited to the Dad's Day events scheduled November 14 to 16. The bid came from President Virgil M. Hancher and James Bromwell of Cedar Rapids, head of A.F.I., senior men's honorary society. The centerpiece is the Minnesota Iowa football game on November 15 and Dad's evening at Bromek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Virgil M. Hancher
James Bromwell
Cedar Rapids
A.F.I
Minnesota-Iowa
Marshall Named To Government Position
DES MOINES Iowa Robert K Ryland acting regional director for government reports announced the appointment of Charles L Marshall as administrative assistant The appointment followed a agency reorganization creating a regional office to serve Missouri Kansas Iowa and Nebraska
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Des Moines
Robert K. Ryland
Office of Government Reports
Charles L. Marshall
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
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George C. Fowler
Charles Lanam
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Stauffacher
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Harry Swalm
Vssionary Society
Young Peoples Missionary Society
Young Peoples Missionary Circle
Mission Band
Little Heralds Society
Keystone League of Christian Endeavor
Bethany Church
Iowa U
Montgomery Ward & CO
Second Street
Marshall
Jonathan
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