Liquor Seal Contract Awarded After Controversy
The Iowa state printing board awarded a $7,800 contract for 12 million engraved liquor seals to American Bank Note Company of Chicago at 65 cents per thousand. Secretary of State Earl Miller opposed the decision, arguing the low bid should have been accepted to save state funds.
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DES Moines
State Printing Board
American Bank Note Company
Chicago
Liquor Control Commission
Earl Miller
Printing Board
American Decalcomania Company of
Dora Salty Teel
Calcomania
Brooklyn
Sige
Shirer to Speak in Des Moines November 13
William L. Shirer author of Berlin Diary and former CBS representative will lecture in Des Moines on Thursday November 13 at 8 30 p m under the Business and Professional Women's club. Proceeds support United Service Organization activities.
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Des Moines
William L. Shirer
Berlin
Columbia Broadcasting System
Business and Professional Women’s Club
United Service Organ
Shirer
Shrine Auditorium
Europe
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Chicago Tribune
Universal Service
Near East
India
Shires
Columbia
Unifor
Safecrackers Get $100 At Mason City
Burglars cracked the Kiisto Loose Leaf company safe early Tuesday and escaped with about $100 in cash. The loot included $20 collected Monday from employees. Contents were insured, per company president Herman M. Knudson. Entry gained by prying a window.
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Mason City
Kiisto Loose Leaf Company
Esca
Herman M. Knudson
Com
Gauges to Record Statistics on Iowa Streams and Lakes
More than 60 Iowa streams and 10 Iowa lakes will be equipped with vital statistics gauges to measure stages and discharges. Prof. Arthur C. Trowbridge of the University of Iowa says records aid bridge and power plant design, water supply, sewage disposal, feed control, recreational lakes, soil erosion prevention, and silting management with monthly lake discharges and daily stage readings.
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Iowa
Iowa Lakes
Arthur C. Trowbridge
University of Iowa
Iowa Geological Survey
Trowbridge
Iowa Woman Invested 27500 In Peanut Vending Scheme
The article reports Herbert W. Coakley a 50 year old Chicago man found guilty of using the mails to defraud Midwest investors of about 200000 tied to a peanut vending machine venture. Investors paid 30 to 50 dollars per machine under lease terms, but only 1600 machines existed.
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Peoria
Ill
Herbert W. Coakley
Chicago
Midwest
J. LeRoy Adair
Coakley
Cooley
Mary Hughes
Belle Plaine
City Council Actions Include Training Trip and Traffic Measures
The council voted to send A A Schenken to the assessors school in Des Moines on November 24 and 25. W G Bowen of Milwaukee Road promised traffic crossing improvements after complaints. A petition from beauty parlor owners to amend the pricing ordinance was approved with printing funded by signers. Marion Post No 298 American Legion may pave the alley at no city cost. Verne Edaburn renewal of beer license granted. Meeting closed with a board of review session.
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A. A. Schenken
Des Moines
W. G. Bowen
Milwaukee Road
Marion Post No
American Legion
Legion Hall
Mary Snyder
Verne Edaburn
Funeral services for Lyle Cleaver held Monday
Funeral services for Lyle Cleaver were conducted Monday afternoon at the Yocom chapel by the Rev. S. C. Bretnall of Cedar Rapids. Pallbearers included Lynn Hall John Hines Frank Cheadle and others from Cedar Rapids Milwaukee and local connections.
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Lyle Cleaver
Yocom Chapel
S. C. Bretnall
Cedar Rapids
Lynn Hall
John Hines
Frank Cheadle
Har
Raymond Dahms
Ruby Sisler
John Fillmore
Bert Campbell
Ami
Alberts
W. H. Ebberts
Milwaukee
Elizabeth Boyd Rites Held at Dunkard Church
Funeral services for Elizabeth Boyd were conducted Sunday at the Dunkard church in Robins by Elder Lester Kinzie of Cerro Gordo Illinois. Pallbearers included Glenn Miles Joe Sutera Neal Miller Norman Burgess Anthony Olinger and Carl Schluntz. Burial followed in the Dunkard cemetery with out of town relatives from Lafayette Indiana Rossville Delphi and New York City in attendance.
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Elizabeth Boyd
Dunkard
Robins
Lester Kinzie
Cerro Gordo
Ill
Glenn Miles
Joe Sutera
Neal Miller
Norman Burgess
Anthony Olinger
Carl Schluntz
Dunkard Cemetery
Lafayette
Ind
Verne Kessler
John Holof Rossville
Susie Kensie
Delphi
Fred Lick
New York City
St. Germain Services Held in Yocom Chapel
Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza beth St. Germain were held Saturday in the Yocom chapel conducted by Rev. Vernon H. Carter of the Christian church. The service took place in Oak Shade with Omar Adsons noted in attendance.
Miller Stuber Motor installs safety lane in Iowa
The Miller Stuber Motor company opens a public safety lane sponsored by the Iowa highway patrol. The lane will be open until 2 o clock daily and officials will issue passing stickers to drivers meeting the requirements.
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The
Miller Stuber Motor Company
Iowa Highway Patrol
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs McBride in Halloween Decor
Mrs. George McBride and her son Melvin visited near Independence for a birthday dinner honoring Mrs. McBride. Hosts were her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Guy A. Reed, with decorations matching Halloween. The cake was baked by Malvin Machacek’s wife, Mrs. Malvin Machacek of Dysart.
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George McBride
Melvin
Mrs. McBride
Guy A. Reed
Independence
Malvin Machacek
Dysart
Marriage of Mary Frances Rowell to William Lange at Anamosa
Miss Mary Frances Rowell ties wedding with William John Lange on October 29 at Anamosa officiated by Rev. E A Schlaman. The Cedar Rapids educated couple planned a Marion residence with a Roosevelt hotel dinner for eleven.
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J. B. Howell
Eighth Avenue
Mary Frances
William John Lange
Anathe
E. A. Schlaman
Marion High School
Cedar Rapids Business College
Iowa Eee Company
Cedar Bridegroom
L. R. Lange
University of Iowa
Commerce Club
Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity
Milwaukee Railroad
Cedar Rapids
Lange
Marion
Roosevelt Hotel
Waffle Blast Honors Cedar Rapids Visitor Ruth Jayne
Mrs Ernest Badham hosted a slumber party Saturday night and a Sunday waffle blast for Miss Ruth Jayne of Cedar Rapids on her birth anniversary. Attendees included Alice Lois Ruth Erick Edith and Jeanette Hagerman Virginia Mildred Sloan Irene Harris Evelyn Adams and Carol Jean Buckner. Alice Frederick presented Miss Jayne a gift. Ray Frederick and Frank Ayne attended as guests.
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Ernest Badham
Ruth Jayne
Cedar Rapids
Alice
Lois
Ruth Xerick
Edith
Jeanette Hagerman
Virginia
Mildred Sloan
Irene Harris
Evelyn Adams
Carol Jean Buckner
Alice Frederick
Miss Jayne
Ray Frederick
Frankayne
Cary Club Reviews Meet India by Miss Marie Cline
Cary club members meet in the afternoon at Central era Wilson for a review of Meet India by Miss Marie Cline a former Maron resident who spent years in India. Mrs Walter S Winter presided and read Our Grandfather's C1 by her brother Carl Hindman. Next meeting is set with Mrs Mary McKean.
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Cary Club
India
Marie Cline
Maron
Walter S. Winter
Wilson
Carl 5
Hindman
Mary McKean
Mrs Rundquist Leaves Gerald Gordon Home for Lincoln Drive
Mrs Donald Rundquist and her daughter have left the Gerald Gordon residence after returning from the hospital and are now at their home located at 1284 Lincoln Drive.
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Donald Rundquist
Gerald Gordon
Lincoln Drive
Adeliza Daniels Circle Hosts Picnic at Congregational Church
Mrs Kenneth Hiilerege will host the Adeliza Daniels circle at 1 PM for a church picnic. Mrs Emma Kendall circle plans a vase auction with Mrs Ed Sigfred. Mrs Do R Biddick will assist as hostess.
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Kenneth Hiilerege
Adeliza Daniels
Congregational Church
Ee Tee
Emma Kendall
Fire damages Irving Finger home in early Monday blaze
A fire damaged the Irving Finger residence on Twelfth Avenue at Twenty sixth Street in the basement area early Monday. Insurance coverage is noted.
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Irving Finger
Twelfth Avenue
Twenty-sixth Street
North Marion Garden Club meets at Mrs Wallace home
An all day meeting at the home of Mrs. Carl D Wallace featured a Farm Bureau menu and a lesson titled Food Needs of the Body The next gathering is set for Nov 19 with Mrs Cecil Albright Local visits include Mr and Mrs William Ebberts of Milwaukee and Mrs Amber B Travis recovering from eye surgery at St Lukes Hospital Other church and club activities are noted with meetings at the Christian church St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran and the Masonic Temple plus a pot luck supper for Lorraine Circle members
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North Marion
Marion church service and fraternal notices
About thirty Marion residents attended the Marion Night service at Second Christian church in Cedar Rapids led by Rev. H. E. Trimble formerly of Marion. Reports from two grand lodge representatives planned for Osceola No 18 LO OF at 7 30 p m. in LO OF hall. The Evangelical Lutheran church will meet at 7 30 Wednesday. Rev. Cyrus M. Yocum of Indianapolis to speak at Grace Starr division meeting of the Christian church tonight at 7 30 at Mrs. home. Fidelis circle marks its tenth anniversary celebration members named.
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F. T. Foxledge
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Memorial Hall
Marion
Second Christian Church
Cedar Rapids
H. E. Trimble
Centerville
The
Christian Church
Grand Lodge
Osceola — No. 18
Lo.o.f
Lo.o.f Hall
Ware —— Papae
Cyrus M. Yocum
Indianapolis
Grace H. Starr
Golden Rule Lodge No. 486
Brotherhood of Railroad
E. C. Fox
Fourth Avenue
J. B. Emmons
Tenth Street
J. L. Patten
Bancroft
the Baptist Church
New Head Of Iowa Revenue Dept
Former Toledo oil dealer Huyck named head of Iowa Revenue Department succeeding Merl Dailey of Waterloo. He spent two years in the sales and use tax department prior to the promotion.
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Iowa
Toledo, Ia
Huyck
Merl Dailey
Waterloo
Community notices and lodge events populate Marion town
Local gatherings include Golden Rule lodge Auxiliary meetings with elections at 2624 Grande Ave SE and 1165 Fourth Ave, a Christian church Service class in the 1035 Tenth St home, and a Marion OBS chapter gathering at the Masonic temple. A November 13 special honors past matrons and patrons with a 6:30 dinner and temple installation.
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Grand Chapter
Marion
Masonic Temple
Hallwood Cafe
Temple
Rebekah Lodge Past Noble Grand Meeting Planned
The Past Noble Grand association of the Rebekah lodge will meet Friday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs. August Beyer 820 Fifth Avenue.
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Noble Grand Association
Rebekah Lodge
August Beyer
Fifth Avenue
Cedar County Court Opens Term with Jury Schedule
The November term of Cedar county district court opened with Judge John T. Moffit presiding. The grand jury was dismissed until Saturday, November 15, and the petit jury is to report Monday, November 10.
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Tipton
Cedar County District Court
John T. Moffit
Great Western Railroad Officials Visit Oelwein
Officials of the Great Western railroad hosted sixteen directors and executives at a dinner and program in Oelwein at the Mealy hotel on Monday night. Attendees included Mayor Gunderson Division Supt Earl Deyo Patrick H Joyce chairman of the executive committee Young and other prominent figures from New York Chicago Pittsburgh Washington and St Paul.
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Oelwein
Great Western Railroad
Dat
Ieee
Ty Te Tek Ser
Gee Tors
Oecel
Mayor Gunderson
Earl Deyo
Oecelwein
Patrick H. Joyce
The
Great Western
Young
R. V. Lucas
William F. Carey
New York Civ
William H. Klauer
Dubuque
Ivan A. McKenna
Chicago
Robert Fauntleroy
St. Charlies
A. C. O’donnell
Pittsburgh
J. W. O’leary
Washington
United States Chaber of Commerce
Eugene A. Schmidt, Jr
New York
O. Washburn
St. Paul
Iowa Counties Use 1-Mill Emergency Levy This Year
Ninety three Iowa counties are levying the one mill emergency tax this year, with totals about $2,628,961. Cities and towns plus counties can use the levy with state comptroller approval. Seventy-eight municipalities join counties in collecting the tax, totaling $268,201. Neighboring provisions allow additional mills for counties under certain valuation thresholds, altering funding for general county, poor fund, and prorated purposes.
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Des Moines
Iowa
C. Fred Porter
General County
Polk
Woodbury
Benton
Grundy
O’brien
Plymouth
Bride Ties Knot in Manchester Double Ring Ceremony
In a double ring ceremony read by Dr. Dale Welch in the chapel of the University of Dubuque, a daughter of Mr and Mrs I R Schneider living six miles southeast of Manchester became the bride of Al B Sorensen son of Mrs Maude Sorensen of Springfield Illinois. The bridesmaid was Mrs Gerald ers of Cedar Rapids, sister of the bride. The best man was D H Schaffer of Cedar Rapids.
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Manchester
Dale Welch
University of
King of All Cough Mixtures Ad Promotes Canadian Remedy
An advertisement touts the King of all cough mixtures as a great Canadian cough remedy. It urges readers to buy at May Drag Merc or any good drug store with a standing guarantee of satisfaction or money back.
Couple Plans Home in Daven After Rural Teaching Career
The couple will reside in Daven following the ceremony. Sorensen, a Manchester high school graduate, has taught in Delaware county rural schools for eight years. Her husband is also a graduate of a local institution.
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Ding
Daven
Sorensen
I Manchester
Delaware County
Purcell Clinton Lawyer and Legion Leader Dies
W E Purcell 57 prominent Clinton attorney and American Legion leader died in a Clinton hospital after a two year illness. He recently served as counsel in a criminal case and held roles as Scannell torian of the Iowa 921 and department vice com in 1939. He chaired Clinton county Democratic central committee 1924 to 1928 and was president of the Clinton County Bar association in 1939. His widow and a sister survive.
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Clinton (Ap
W. E. Purcell
Clinton
American Legion
Purcell
Scannell Torian
Iowa
Clinton County Democratic Central Committee
Clinton County Bar Association
Cedar County Opens Pheasant Hunting Window
Cedar County opened to pheasant hunting from November 12 to 18 per the conservation commission. A plea for a population recheck disclosed a shootable surplus in the county according to the commission report.
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Cedar County
Des Moines
State Conservation Commission
Iowa City Amana Firms Tackle Materials Shortage
Iowa City and Amana firms will address a material shortage threatening local business. A meeting outlined machinery registration and a survey of production possibilities to see if subcontracting opportunities exist, with commerce officials guiding the effort despite Iowa City not being in a defense area.
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Iowa City
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Center Point
Wisconsin
Schenken
Anna Boyd
Auto Furniture Loan
Federal Discount Corp
Paramount
Mary Frances Rowell
W. J. Lange
North Marion Garden Club
Amber B. Travis
St. Luke's Hospital
Red Cross Unit No. 1
Joe Havlik
Betty Jo
Minnesota
Northomne
Claude Goldin Cof Maquoketa
Fred Goldin
Owen
Robert Hess
Es Aes
Nancy
Hess
R. H. Comport
Minneapolis
P. P. Churchill
Church Council of
St. Paul’s
Anton Christianson
Des Plaines, In
Dorothy Beasley
Central City
Roy King
Harmon Hall
Lorraine Circle
Eastern Star
A. R. McElwain
Arthur Newman
Hazel Tabor
Fidelis Circle
E. E. Sovern CO
Samsons
Samsoh
Croer
Numsdr Se
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Beeteape
Barts
Combustion Weleet
Elect
Samson Sremdand
Panheerarey Ast
Hall-Ekfelt
Ane
Harlan W. Huyck
R. E. Haig
Grande Avenue SE
Et Ee
York City
Anna Elizabeth Boyd
Earl Lanning
Carter Point
Motion Theater
Federation of Women’s Clubs
W. W. Bills
Clara Bills
Vinton
Billy Bills
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Ed Bills
Merle Bills
Donald Jones
Lyle Gerdes
Mr. and
Mrs. E. Pritchard Heave
Christ
Cedar .Rapids, Iowa
Peter V. Ross
C.S.B
San Francisco
Calif
Mother Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
Second Avenue
Legion
Mrs. Gilmore Bean
B.F. Goodrich
Silvertown
Fifth Street
P. S
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