State approves 12 million liquor seals contract for 7,800
Iowa printing board awards American Bank Note Company a 7,800 contract to supply 12 million liquor seals at 65 cents per thousand after liquor control commission letter of support. Four to one vote with Secretary of State Mil ler dissenting ends a long bidding controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Printing Board
American Bank Note Company
Chicago
Liquor Control Commission
Earl Miller
Printing Board
Ovce Aang
Liquor Commission
Come Co
Shirer Set to Speak in Des Moines on Nov 15
William L. Shirer author of Berlin Diary and former CBS representative will lecture at the Shrine auditorium Des Moines on Thursday November 15 at 8 30 p m under the Business and Professional Women's club. Proceeds go to United Service Organization. He previously worked in Chicago Tribune and Universal Service covering Europe and the Near East before joining Columbia in 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
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
Chicago Tri
Universal Service
Columbia
Unithree
Safecrackers Get 100 At Mason City
Burglars cracked the Kioto Loose Leaf company safe in Mason City early Tuesday and escaped with about 100 dollars in cash, of which 20 dollars had been collected Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Kioto Loose Leaf Company
Gauges Record Statistics For Iowa Streams And Lakes
More than 60 streams and 10 lakes in Iowa are fitted with vital gauges to measure water stages and discharges. University of Iowa geology department and state geologist say the records aid bridge and dam design and flood forecasting with monthly to daily readings. Continuous records are kept where automatic recorders exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa Lakes
Aniversity of
Iowa
Geology Department
Iowa Geological Survey
Trowbridge
Center Point Archer Takes 10 Point Buck in Wisconsin
Center Point South Dakota archer Mr and Mrs Everett Hoagland shot a 10 point deer weighing about 200 pounds in Wisconsin. The deer ran roughly 100 yards before dropping. E F Evans of Marquette County approved the deer for transport and praised the perfect shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Hoagland
Waltonian Archers of
Center Point
Oaube Gal Ceska
Wisconsin
E. F. Evans
Marquette County
Hoagland
Iowa Woman Invested 27500 In Vendors Scheme
A Peoria report states Herbert W. was found guilty of using the mails to defraud Midwest investors of about 200000 in a peanut venture. Coakley promised 20 percent dividends but paid only from new sales, not profits, with victims contributing amounts from 27500 for Mrs. Mary Hughes to 30 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria, Il
ULP
Herbert W
Midwest
Coakley
Mary Hughes
Belle Plaine
Chicago
New Iowa Revenue Department Head Named
Harlan W. Huyck is appointed the new superintendent of the beer and cigarette revenue department of the Iowa state tax commission. Formerly an oil dealer from Toledo, Iowa, he previously worked in the sales and use tax department for two years, succeeding Meri Dailey of Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Tax Commission
Harlan W. Huyck
Toledo, Ia
Huyck
Meri Dailey
Waterloo
City council acts on traffic, prices, and alley paving
The council approved traffic enforcement improvements on Tenth to Twelfth Streets and promised quicker crosswalk clearances. A petition from beauty parlor owners urged raising regulating prices and was granted with printing costs covered by signers. Marion Post 298 of the American Legion received permission to pave the alley between its hall and Mary Snyder’s property to the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Bowen
Milwaukee
Marion Post
American Legion
Legion Hall
Mary Snyder
Funeral services for Lyle Cleaver held at Yocom chapel
Funeral services for Lyle Cleaver were conducted Monday afternoon at the Yocom chapel by Rev. S C Bretnall of Cedar. Oak Shade cemetery was the final resting place. Among out of town mourners were Mrs S C Bretnall, Mr and Mrs Raymond Dahms, Mrs Ruby Sisler, John Fillmore, Mr and Mrs Bert Campbell, Mr and Mrs Alberts of Cedar Rapids and W H Ebberts of Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Cleaver
Yocom Chapel
S. C. Bretnall
Cedar
Oak Shade
5S. C. Bretnall
Raymond Dahms
Ruby Sisler
John Fillmore
Bert Campbell
Alberts
Cedar Rapids
W. H. Ebberts
Milwaukee
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Elizabeth Boyd held at Dunkard church
Funeral services were conducted Sunday for Mrs Anna Elizabeth Boyd at the Dunkard church in Robins with Elder Lester Kinzie of Cerro Gordo officiating. Pallbearers included Glenn Miles Joe Sutera Neal Miller Norman Burgess Anthony Olinger and Carl Schilitz. Burial followed in the Dunkard cemetery. Out of town relatives attended from Lafayette Ind Mr Verne Kessler and Mrs John Hol singer of Rossville Ind Mrs Susie Kensie of Delphi Ind and Mr and Mrs Fred Lick of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Elizabeth Boyd
Dunkard
Robins
Lester Kinzie
Cerro Gordo
Ill
Glenn Miles
Joe Sutera
Neal Miller
Norman Burgess
Anthony Olinger
Carl Schiluitz
Lafayette
Ind
Verne Kessler
John Holsinger
Rossville
Susie Kensie
Delphi
Fred Lick
New York City
Unclear Names Tie to Germain Street Event
Fragmentary note lists individuals Vernon H. Carter associated with Germain area and streets Cecil St Ra St Germain St Germain and Harry St, with no clear event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon H. Carter
Germain
Cecil St
Miller Stuber Motor Co installs safety lane at public highway site
The Iowa highway authority opens an evening safety lane at a public site operated by Miller Stuber Motor Co. Official testing stickers will be issued to drivers meeting the requirements during late hours until 2 o clock.
Marriage of Mary Frances Howell to William John Lange
Miss Mary Frances Howell married William John Lange on October 29 at Ann. Lange, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Lange, is a Marion high and University of Iowa graduate with a commerce and railway transportation major. He works as secretary to the Milwaukee railroad general agent in Cedar Rapids. The couple will reside in Marion temporarily, with a family dinner held at the Roosevelt hotel for eleven guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Howell
Eighth Avenue
Mary Frances
William John Lange
Ann
E. A. Schlaman
Cedar
L. R
Marion High Aa
University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids Business College
Commerce Club
Alpha Sigma Phi
Milwaukee Railroad
C Dar Rapids
Lange
Marion
Roosevelt Hotel
Waffle breakfast honors Ruth Erick and friends at slumber party
Mrs. Ernest Badham hosted a Saturday night slumber and Sunday waffle breakfast honoring Miss Ruth Erick and a group of guests including Edith and Jeanette Hagerman Virginia and Mildred Sloan Irene Harris Evelyn Adams and Carol Jean Buckner. Alice Frederick presented Miss Jayne with a gift. Ray Frederick and Frank Jayne attended the bingo party as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Badham
Miss Rutherick
Edith
Jeanette Hagerman
Virginia
Mildred Sloan
Irene Harris
Evelyn Adams
Carol Jean Buckner
Alice Frederick
Miss Jayne
Ray Frederick
Frank Jayne
Cary Club Meets Meet India by Miss Marie Cline
Members of the Cary Club gather for a meeting titled Meet India led by Marie Cline, a former Maron resident, with participation from Carl J. Hindman and other local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary
India
Iss Marie Cline
Maron
Carl J. Hindman
Mrs Rundquist Family Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs. Donald Rundquist and her daughter have left the Gerald Gordon home and returned to their residence at 1284 Lincoln Drive after a hospital stay.
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Donald Rundquist
Gerald Gordon
Lincoln Drive
Adeliza circle hosts Congregational church picnic
Mrs Kenneth Hisierege will host the Adeliza meg circle at 1 p.m. for a picnic at the Congregational church. The Emma Kendall circle meets for a 1 oclock lunch with Ed Sigfred, assisted by Mrs De. Biddick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Hisierege
Adeliza Meg
Congregational Church
Emma Kendall
Ed Sigfred
de &. Biddick
Fire damages basement at Irving Finger home in city
A basement fire at the Irving Finger residence on Twelfth Avenue at Twenty sixth Street caused damage early Monday. Insurance coverage is noted as in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Finger
Twelfth Avenue
Twenty-sixth Street
North Marion Garden Club Holds All Day Meeting
The North Marion Garden Club met all day at Mrs. Carl D. Wallace's home last Wednesday. A dinner menu was followed. A Farm Bureau session titled Food Needs of the Body was presented. The next meeting is set for November 19 with Mrs. Cecil Albright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Marion
Milwaukee couple visits Marion kin in Wisconsin note
Mr and Mrs William Ebberts of Milwaukee visit Marion relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Roy Houser hosted a dinner for them with guests Mr and Mrs Charles Benedict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Ebberts
Milwaukee
Marion
Roy Houser
Charles Benedict
Mrs Amber B. Travis Recovers From Eye Operation
Mrs. Amber B. Travis, who underwent an eye operation at St. Luke's Hospital, is reported resting comfortably and may now see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amber B. Travis
St. Luke's Hospital
Church Choir to Meet for 7:30 P.M. Rehearsal
The Christian church choir will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the church for rehearsal. Red Cross unit No 1 will not meet this week. Mr and Mrs Joe Havlik of Marion and their children Betty Jo returned Sunday after a vacation in northern Minnesota and plan to make an 80 acre farm their home soon.
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Christian Church
Red Cross Unit No. 1
Joe Havlik
Marion
Betty Jo
Minnesota
Weekend Visit Highlights Card From Maquoketa Family
Claude Goldin of Maquoketa stayed with his brother Fred Goldin this weekend. An advertisement notes low price magazine subscriptions. The Christian Church Junior Choir rehearses after school Wednesday at the church. Mentioned are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hess and their daughters Rosalie and Diane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Goldin Cof Maquoketa
Fred Goldin
Robert Hess
Rosalie, Diane
St Paul Evangelical Lit Church to Meet Thursday
The church will hold a meeting on Thursday at 7 30 PM at the parsonage. The gathering is organized by St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. All members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
Brotherhood of Railroad Lodge Meetes Wednesday Meeting
F. T. lodge No. 319 will hold a meeting at 7 30 PM Wednesday in Memorial hall. Officers will be nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T
Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad
Grand Lodge
Osceolz No. 18
Mr and Mrs a Son of Des Plaines Ill and Miss
A fragment from a newspaper note mentions Mr and Mrs and a son from Des Plaines Illinois and a Miss. The terse item suggests a social or engagement notice with limited readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Plaines, Ill
Lorraine Circle meets at Masonic Temple for pot luck
Lorraine Circle former Eastern Star matrons gathered Monday at the Masonic Temple for a pot luck meal and social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Circle
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Marion folk attend service at Second Christian church
About thirty Marion residents joined a Monday evening service at the Second Christian church in Cedar Centerville led by a former pastor of a Marion church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Second Christian Church
Cedar 7
Chaitheee
Centerville
Religious meeting to hear Rev. Cyrus M Yocum in Indianapolis
The Rev. Cyrus M. Yocum of Indianapolis will speak at a meet at the Christian church tonight at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Members of the Fidelis circle of the King's Daughters are invited to a tea and open house by S H N circle of Cedar Rapids in celebration of its tenth anniversary
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Cyrus M. Yocum
Indianapolis
Ae Eestion of the Christian Church
Fidelis Circle of the King's Daughters
S. H. N. Circle of
Cedar Rapids
Golden Rule Lodge Auxiliary Sets Meeting for Elections
Officers will be elected at a Golden Rule lodge No. 486 Auxiliary meeting Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Mrs. R. E. Haig home 2624 Grande Ave SE. A special dispensation allows all members to vote at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Haig
Grande Avenue SE
Golden Rule Lodge No. 486
Brotherhood of Railroad
E. C. Fox
Fourth Avenue
Church Service Meeting With Emmons Past Patrons Dinner
The Service class of the Christian church will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. with Mrs J B Emmons at 1035 Tenth Street, a dinner follows at 6 30 p.m. at Hallwood cafe then installation in the temple with past matrons and patrons presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
J. B. Emmons
Tenth Street
Hallwood Cafe
Temple
Meeting at Bancroft Baptist Church Tonight
The Rev J L Patten of Bancroft will lead a meeting at 7 30 PM at the Baptist church replacing the weekly Wednesday prayer service An important pulpit committee meeting will follow the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Patten
Bancroft
The
Baptist Church
York City visitors to stay with Lanning family near Center Point
York City residents arrived after the death of Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Boyd and will spend a month visiting relatives in the Marion area. They will stay as guests in the Earl Lanning home near Center Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lick
New York City
Anna Elizabeth Boyd
Marion
Earl Lanning
Center Point
Brief Visit Noted With Mrs. Ne Ne
A brief visit by Mrs Ne Ne is recorded, with plans for Mrs Ee to travel with him on Wednesday for a several day stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Sales
Aspices Federation of Women's Clubs Ticket Sales Committee
The ticket sales committee for the Aspices Federation of Women's Clubs oversees sales for upcoming events. Members coordinate volunteers, handle proceeds, and report totals to the federation board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspices Federation of Women's Clubs
Bills Family Hosts Birthday Dinner for Clara Bills at 87
Mr and Mrs W W Bills hosted a family dinner honoring Clara Bills of Vinton on her eighty seventh birthday. Attending were Billy Bills and Ed and Merle Bills with spouses and children, Donald Jones and Lyle Gerdes families. E Pritchards move from Mount Vernon to Forsburg Maryland. Mrs Pritchard was formerly Mrs George T Hanna. Past Noble Grand Association of the Rebekah lodge to meet Friday at 2 30 at Mrs August Beyer 820 Fifth Avenue.
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W. W. Bills
Clara Bills
Vinton
Billy Bills
Ed Bills
Merle Bills
Donald Jones
Lyle Gerdes
E. Pritchard
Mount Vernon
Fosburg
Noble Grand Association
Rebekah Lodge
August Beyer
Fifth Avenue
Jury Report Date Set For November
The petit jury is ordered to report next Monday, November 10, with the date listed as November 15 in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petit Jury
Great Western Officials Visit Oelwein
Great Western Railroad officials visit Oelwein inspecting facilities at the terminal shops and round house as about 1,000 men are noted. The event featured speakers including Mayor Gunderson Division Supt Earl Deyo Patrick Joyce and other prominent figures from business and industry. A dinner for 16 guests followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western Railroad
Oelwein
Ocelwein
Mayor Gunderson
Earl Deyo
Patrick H. Joyce
The
Great Western
Young
then.Chamber of Commerce
R. V. Lucas
William F. Carey
Sanitation
New York Ci
William H. K
Iowa counties levy emergency mill tax across state
Ninety three Iowa counties are levying a one mill emergency tax this year with 180 cities and towns also participating. State totals show $2,628,961 raised by counties and $268,200 by cities and towns, while some counties use up to three mills for county funds and many contribute to county poor funds, reflecting broader fiscal measures in response to needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
C. Fred Porter
General County
Polk
Woodbury
Double Ring Ceremony Read in Chapel by Dr Welch
A brief account notes a double ring ceremony conducted in a chapel setting read by Dr Dale Welch. The event appears tied to Manchester with acknowledgment of H Schaffer from Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Dale Welch
The
Uni
H. Schaffer
Cedar Rapids
Purcell Clinton Legion Leader Dies at 57
W. E. Purcell of Clinton, prominent attorney and American Legion leader, died in Clinton hospital after a two year illness. He was president of the Clinton County Bar association. Funeral services will be held here Wednesday. Survived by his widow and a sister.
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Clinton (Ap
W. E. Purcell
Clinton
American Legion
Midnday
Purcell
Clinton County Bar Association
Cedar County Added To Pheasant Hunting Area
The conservation commission lists Cedar County among open areas for pheasant hunting from November 12 to 18. Cedar joins 534 counties statewide, the largest such open area in Iowa history, with a recheck revealing a shootable surplus in Cedar County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Conservation Commission
Tuesda County
Cedar
Iowa
Cedar County
Amana Firms to Address Materials Shortage in Iowa City
Representatives from 25 Amana area firms will meet in Iowa City to tackle a looming materials shortage caused by the defense program. Officials plan to register machinery and workers Tuesday night and survey each firm’s production potential for possible subcontracting to Des Moines Cedar Rapids or other defense sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Arana
Lowe City
Moines
Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
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Archer
Marion News
Schenken
Anna Boyd
Malvin Machacek of
Dysart
Federal Discount Corp
Paramount
Mary Frances Howell
W. J. Lange
Ruth Jayne
North Marion Garden Club
Lowgside
Owen
E. E. Sovern CO
DIAL
Ding
Manchester High School
Delaware County
Iowa State College
Sigma Pi Fraternity
E Is
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Peter V. Ross, C.S.B
San Francisco
Calif
Mother Church
the First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
Second Avenue
Legion
Amana
Mrs. Gilmore Bean
Gilmore Bean
Mrs. Bean
Dy Ganling On
F. Goodrich Silvertown
Fifth Street
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