West Union Couple To Celebrate Golden Wedding
West Union couple Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Grimes mark 50 years of marriage. Hostesses include daughter Mrs. D. Wilson Rush Lake Wisconsin and daughter-in-law Mrs. George Grimes Waterloo. Their son George Grimes and grandson Gordon plan to attend with Wilsons Dora and Horace Barn. Mrs. Grimes, 66, lifelong resident. Mr. Grimes born Mechanicstown, Colorado, 74 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Grimes
D. Wilson Rush
Rush Lake
Wis
Grimes
West Union
A. R. Cornish
Mechanicstown
West Nion
Reservations Offered by Local Organization Secretary Treasurer
Attendees may make reservations with Mrs. E. E. Parsons, secretary treasurer of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Parsons
Shellback Manson Boasts A Diploma From Neptune
Lyle E. Manson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Manson of near Marion, earned a Neptune’s diploma after crossing the equator with a Navy band on a South America trip. The pollywogs staged paces and signs before a Neptune initiated shellback ceremony signed by Neptune Rex and a scribe. Manson, who has spent 18 months in the Navy School of Music in Washington, D. C., toured 36 states with the band and later served at Pearl Harbor Hawaii for a year while performing in a private Honolulu venue alongside celebrities Judy Canova and Dorothy Lamour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Manson
Neptunus Rex
Manson
Edward Manson
Marion
South America
Navy
Lyle E. Manson
Davey Jones
Navy School of Music
Washi D. C
Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
Pacific
Judy Canova
Dorothy Lamour
Mrs Johnn Hosts Four C s Club Meeting
Mrs Johnn will host the Four C s club Tuesday afternoon with plans for a social gathering and light activities.
Mrs Stevens to Visit Booths in Marion
Mrs C G Stevens of Chicago is expected to arrive in Marion on Wednesday for a visit with her brother in law and sister in law Dr and Mrs J J Booth at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Stevens
Chicago
Marion
J. J. Booth
Athenian Club Meeting Set for Nov 21
The Athenian club will hold a meeting in the evening of November 21. Mrs. Walter Reinsch will host the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athenian Club
Walter Reinsch
Masonic Chapter to Convene Tuesday Evening
Marion Chapter No 10 R A M meets Tuesday at 7 p m in the Masonic temple. The Christian church board to meet Monday at 7 30 p m, followed by luncheon at Mrs Rosa Reiter’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
R. A
Masonic Temple
Musician Lyle Manson Ships Out From Pearl Harbor
Lyle Manson a musician on the USS visited the area with Mr and Mrs Edward and left today for his ship in Pearl Harbor Hawaii confirming his naval assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Manson
Edward
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Milwaukee Railroad Women’s club dessert luncheon meeting
The Milwaukee Railroad Women’s club meets Thursday at 1 30 p m for a dessert luncheon at the RV cafe with reservations through Mrs Rob ert Cessford or Mrs E C Ainley and an officer election on the agenda. It notes an Apartment for rent furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Railroad Women's Club
RV Cafe
Robert Cessford
E. C. Ainley
Armistice Program Planned Tuesday On School Grounds
Marion post No 298 American Legion and its auxiliary observe Armistice day Tuesday with ceremonies in the high school auditorium and on school grounds. Services start 10 35 a m with invocation and song America. A Riley poem will be read and a brief address given. Salute and taps at 11 a m. Houses closed 10 to 12 o time. Post office and bank closed all day.
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Marion Post No
American Legion
Vernon H. Carter
The
Christian Church
America
James Whitcomb Riley
J. L. Papes
John J. Keith
United States Medical Corps
Legion
Veterans Club
Marion chapter to honor past matrons and patrons dinner
Marion chapter No 183 OES plans a dinner at Hallwood cafe Thursday at 6 30 p m. Initiation will follow at 8 p m in the Masonic temple with past officers presiding. Reservations via Mrs Arthur Newman by Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
O.es
Hallwood Cafe
Masonic Temple
Arthur Newman
Musical Literary Club Reschedules Meeting At Public Library
The Musical Literary club will meet Monday at 7 30 p.m. at the public library replacing the prior plan to meet with Mrs J W Bowman The Second division will arrange the program for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musical Literary Club
J. W. Bowman
Marriage Announcement Theo Waline and Clarence Dirks
Theo Elizabeth Waline and Clarence H. Dirks announced their marriage on November 6 at a Methodist church with Rev J M Mon officiating. The bride, a Cedar Rapids and Marion graduate, wore royal blue velvet with pearls. bridesmaid Kathleen Waline and best man Harold Westphal attended. Dirks, son of Mr and Mrs George Dirks, left for camp. Mrs Dirks accompanied him to Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Pad Ee
Theo
Clarence H. Dirks
Caine Rote Sea
J. M. Monpastor
Methodist
Kathleen Joyce Waline
Harold J. Westphal
Anamosa
Marion High School
Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Dirks
Des Moines
For Rent and Club Notices in Local Ad Pages
For rent a modern seven room house and contact number 501 J. Advertisement lists upcoming Tuck a Stitch club picnic luncheon Tuesday at 1 p.m. with Mrs Elvie Peterson. Also notes Marion visitors Friday and a sale at Owen's Cut Rate Drug selling Victory brick ice cream and gingham packages with prices. Subsequent notices include Thimbee 6 meeting Monday afternoon and Memorial Hall meeting of Relief Corps No 126 with Mrs A E Milner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvie Peterson
Victory Brick
Hutchinson
Owen
Tracy Bradley
Iowa City
Robert Mitchell
Woman's Inspect
Relief Corps No. 126
Memorial Hall
Dessert luncheon planned by Mrs Ra Seager on Tuesday
Mrs Ra Seager of 1807 Fifth Avenue announces a dessert luncheon scheduled for Tuesday at 1 30 p m in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ra Seager
Fifth Avenue
For Rent Sleeping Room at 900 Central Avenue
Advertisement states a sleeping room is for rent at 900 Central Avenue with contact phone 411W. for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Avenue
Methodist church supper planned for Wednesday evening
The church night family supper at the Methodist church is set for Wednesday at 6 30 p m with the Loyal division in charge. Coffee and cream will be provided, and attendees are asked to bring their own table service sandwiches and other food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Devotional Service and Board Meeting Planned
Dessert offerings are included. A devotional service is planned. The official board will meet at 8 p.m. in the Upper parlor.
Rehearsals for Junior Class Skidding
Rehearsals for the Junior class show Skidding to be held Nov 21 in the oan school under ushers Virginia Munier chair man Betty Yule Doris Jean O Neill Virginia Seger Anna Mae Nolisch Wilma Richardson Lois Lutz Jo Ann Spine Jack Jones Edwarder makeup Ruth Wickham chair man Elaine Mitchell Betty Taylor Gen Parker business Jane Helen Newlin Wayne Manson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oan
Virginia Munier
Betty Yule
Doris Jean O'Neill
Virginia Seger
Anna Mae Nolisch
Wilma Richardson
Ters
Lois Lutz
Jo Ann Spine
Jack Jones
Edwarder
Ruth Wickham
Elaine Mitchell
Betty Taylor
Gen Parker
Jane Helen Newlin
Wayne Manson
Local social notices from Wyoming and Seattle trips
Mr and Mrs George Miller of Wyoming called on Marion relatives and friends Saturday. Carl Case has been ill with a severe chest cold but is improving. Mr and Mrs Earl Jefferson returned home after a two weeks visit in Seattle Tacoma Wash and Salt Lake City. 2 room apartment for rent phone 558W Advertisement. Miss Daisy Straley and her brother Frank Straley received word of their aunt Mrs James Fairbanks death Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miller
Wyoming
Marion
Carl Case
Earl Jefferson
Seattle
Tacoma, Wash
Salt Lake City
Daisy Straley
Frank Straley
James Fairbanks
Chicago Friday Funeral Services for Laura White Fairbanks
Funeral services will be held in Chicago Monday for Mrs. Laura White Fairbanks formerly of Marion. The service honors her life and announces the family’s request for mourners to attend in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Obituary of Ernest Hagelberg Former Marion Resident
Ernest Hagelberg a former Marion resident and longtime Milwaukee railroad employee died last week at his Bemidji Minnesota home. Funeral services were held there. Survived by wife three daughters Mrs Laura Boland Mrs Ruby Ward of Bemidji Mrs George Roberts of Marion two brothers Otto Blairstown Charles Rock Island and one sister Mrs Anna Tharp Center Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hagelberg
Marion
Milwaukee Railroad
Bemidji
Minn
Laura Boland
Ruby Ward
George Roberts
Otto
Blairstown
Charles
Rock Island
Anna Tharp
Center Point
Last Appeal Denied Ivan Sullivan Awaits Hanging
Ivan Sullivan 30, condemned for the murder of Guard Robert Hart at the Iowa State penitentiary in 1940, faces a Wednesday hanging after a sequence of escapes and a controversial reprieve plea. His background includes an escape plot, a 25 year sentence for robbery, and recent Catholic conversion on death row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Sullivan
Ort Madison
Glenn Haynes
Ivan Leon Sullivan
Sullivan
Robert Hart
Iowa State Penitentiary
Lowell Haenze
Forrest Estes
Ye Wiham
Rado
Phil Roan
Fort Eeitaen
Gavilson
Ivan
John Sullivan
Trenton
Ferris
Iil
Walter H. Rhodes
Anamosa Reformatory
Lucas County
Federation of Women’s Clubs Meeting at Public Library
The Federation of Women’s Clubs will meet Tuesday at 2:30 PM in the public library. A patriotic Armistice Day program will feature a flag routine, songs by the Irving School Glee Club directed by Miss Rose Wilcox, a lecture on New Projects of the American Red Cross, and remarks by Mrs. A. E. Broge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ae Ade
Lester Boettcher
Irving School
Glee Club
Rose Wilcox
American Red Cross
A. E. Broge
Roesclera
Gene
Adventures in World Fellowship Talk Tonight
The Junior League of the Metho dist Church will discuss Adventures in World Fellowship at 6 30 PM tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Hi League of the Methodist Church
Youth Fellowship Meets at Methodist Church Tonight
The Youth Fellowship of the Methodist church will gather at 6 30 this evening with June DeWees leading the lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
June DeWees
Ivanhoe Club Meeting Hosted By Mrs Seager
Mrs Ralph Seager will host the Ivanhoe club on Monday at 2 pm with Mrs Andrew P Munsen in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Seager
Andrew P. Munsen
Miss Effie Mullin A Weekend Guest in Iowa City Home
Miss Effie Mullin of Iowa City is a weekend guest in the home of a local family indicating a social visit. The note confirms residence in Iowa City and the hospitality of a regional household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Mullin
Iowa City
Eeeee
Writer to Speak at Marion Federation Luncheon
Elizabeth Wherry of Wyoming, writer for Wallace's Farmer, will address the Marion Federation of Women’s clubs and rural women at its annual luncheon and meeting on December 5 at the Presbyterian church. Guests today include Montel Lowe family and Don Wright family from Waterloo visiting Harold Halstead’s home. Patmos Commandery No. 27 Knights Templar plans inspection on November 19 with dinner at 6:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wherry
Wyoming
Wallace
Farmer
Marion Federation of Women's Clubs and Rural Women
Presbyterian Church
Montel Lowe
Karen
Don Wright
Waterloo
Harold Halstead
Eighth Avenue
Patmos
Knighte Templar
Marion
Congregational Home Builders class at Seger home
The Congregational Home Builders class will be entertained Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Seger. The Red Cross first aid course offers ten free lessons with a nominal manual fee, and 69 students are expected. Interested persons should notify H. R. Livingston. Both men and women over 18 may enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Home Builders
Cecil Seger
American Red Cross
H. R. Livingston
Weekend Guests Visit Moline and DesJong Home
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hammond and family holidaying in Moline stay with Mrs. Hammond’s brother and sister in law, Edward and Dege. Mrs. Jeané Vande Burg and children visit Rev. C. V. R. DeJong. Supt. W. G. Reedquist family hosted by in laws in Ottumwa. Mrs. LeRoy Barber, Marion Linn chapter No. 183 member, named district instructor for the thirteenth Iowa lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Hammond
Moline
C. V. R. DeJong
Jeané Vande Burg
Mary Jane and
Bobby
Lytton
LeRoy Barber
Marion Linn
Worthy Grand Matron
Iowa
Christmas Seal Luncheon Set for Marion Friday
The annual Christmas Seal luncheon and meeting will be held Friday November 14 at the KV cafe in Marion for all Christmas Seal chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KV Cafe
Marion
DeMolay Mother's Circle Meets at Masonic Temple
The DeMolay Mother's circle will meet Monday at 7 30 pm in the Masonic Temple. A family will gather at 6 30 pm for a covered dish and sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Local clubs set meetings with named organizers this week
The Marion township teachers meet Monday evening with Arlene Quass. Mrs. Clara Dunt hosts the New Art club Friday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. Trenna Bailey's home with Mrs. James Cippera as leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Township
Arlene Quass
Clara Dunt
New Art Club
Trenna Bailey
James Cippera
Marion Saturday Dinner Club Hosts Cedar Rapids Pairings
A Marion Saturday evening dinner club gathering in Cedar Rapids featured couples Mr. and Mrs. Earp, Mr. and Mrs. H. Wuerth, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Bown, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Dove, and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Dinnereese Club
Cedar Rapids
Earp
H. Wuerth
W. G. Bown
L. S. Dove
Guy Miller
Metho dist church K B B class picnics Tuesday
The K B B class of the Methodist church will meet Tuesday at 6 30 p m for a picnic supper at Louise Schweitzer s home. Mrs Jenny Barber will be co hostess, and Mr and Mrs J J Albaugh will host the Pleasant Grove club Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Louise Schweitzer
Jenny Barber
J. J. Albaugh
Pleasant Grove Club
Kings Daughters Circle to Meet Monday Evening
The Mary Lowe Dickenson circle of the Kings Daughters will meet Monday at 7 30 p m with Elizabeth Brown in attendance Miss Irma Steen will conduct the devotional service and Mrs Fred Lang will lead the program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lowe Dickenson
Kings Daughter's
Elizabeth Brown
Irma Steen
Fred Lang
Miss Kay Williams Returns Home From Davidson Visit
Miss Kay Williams came back to Mystic after spending time at the H. A. Davidson residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Williams
Mystic
H. A. Davidson
Church Meeting and Game Terms Amid Weekend Notes
The Baptist church holds a service Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the church with a business meeting to follow. A football game between Marion and Anamosa was postponed from Wednesday and will be played Friday evening on the Marion Athletic field. Mrs Edward J Lorenzo visits Des Moines and returns today after staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Marion
Anamosa
Marion Athletic
Edward J. Lorenzo
Mrs. Stone
Des Moines
Harvey Daws Returns to Fort Sill After Furlough
Harvey Daws goes back to Fort Sill Oklahoma after a ten day furlough at his parents home Mr. and Mrs Charles Daws He plans to depart in the middle of the week and resume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Daws
Fort Sill
Okla
Charles Daws
Fall fellowship at St. Pauls Lutheran Thursday
The fall fellowship of St. Pauls Lutheran will be held Thursday at 6:30 in Memorial Hall. The tea will include Mrs. George Lutz, Mrs. William Claus, Mrs. Leonard Grobaur, Mrs. Arlie Jons, Mrs. O. W. Lundquist and Mrs. Melvin Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Memorial Hall
George Lutz
William Claus
Leonard Grobaur
Arlie Jons
O. W. Lundquist
Melvin Schmidt
Choral Club Meets Tuesday. Lions Club Speaker Scheduled
The Choral club will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Glenn Kinser. Capt. John J. Keith of the U S medical corps, stationed at Camp Claiborne, will speak at the Lions club Tuesday. Kent Finger will direct the Cornell college broadcast to be fed over WSUI Tuesday at 5:15 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Kinser
John J. Keith
U. S. Medical Corps
Camp Claiborne
Lions Club
Kent Finger
Irving Finger
Cornell College
WSUI
Mrs Burns Hosts Marion Linn DAR Event Friday Evening
Mrs Charles D Burns will be hostess to Marion Linn chapter Daughters of the American Revolution on Friday evening November 14. Assisting hostesses will be Miss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Burns
Marion Linn
Daughters of the American Revolution
Apples Best for Mouth Cleaning Says Iowa Study
Iowa researchers report chewing firm apples most effectively cleanses the mouth by reducing yeast cells after tests involving yeast culture and various cleaning methods. The study also notes that brushing with toothpaste is less effective, and that gums and citrus fruits show notable results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Louisville
Local social notices and hosting plans in town
Adeliza Daniels and Mrs Elmer Hollingsworth and Mrs W S Winter will oversee arrangements with Mrs Willis Jordan and Mrs J B well. Mr and Mrs William Morris of North Platte Nebraska visit daughter Mrs George Brewer and her family. Mrs Tom Barkwill to entertain the G G club Thursday at 1 15 pm with a dessert luncheon. Mrs W A Jackson to host the Chatterbox club Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeliza Daniels
Elmer Hollingsworth
W. S. Winter
Willis Jordan
J Bwell
William Morris
North Platte, Neb
George Brewer
Tom Barkwill
G. G. Club
PTA Meeting Set With Red Cross Theme at Lincoln School
The Parent Teachers association will meet Thursday at 7 45 p m in the Lincoln school auditorium. The program theme is the American Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teachers Association
Lincoln School
American Red Cross
Farmers Prepare for 1942 Growth Drive in Iowa
The Iowa agricultural plan calls for farmers to act as efficiency experts on their lands this winter. They will move scrap iron to commercial areas and plan activities to boost production. The program aims for stronger winter results, with a full push starting in the 1942 growing season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leveland
Food For Freedom
Loveland
Iowa
Duncan 82 Is Honored for 884 Rotary Meetings
Alex H. Duncan, 82, retired undertaker of Humboldt, received recognition for perfect attendance at all 884 weekly Rotary sessions since 1924. One meeting was held at his home while he was ill, ensuring the record remained unbroken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Alex H. Duncan
Rotary Chapter
Rotarians
Miller denies authorizing governor ad in pension issue
Secretary of State Earl G. Miller says he did not authorize the insertion of a candidate for governor advertisement in the old age pension publication and he is unsure what office he will seek in 1942. He hints at announcing plans soon and notes other officials may also enter reelection bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pd* Movies
Earl G. Miller
Miller
Rankin
Bagley
Akers
State Supreme Court
Ernest Miller
Harlan
Harry Linn
Linn
Secretary of State
Vernon Plan To Question Iowa Candidates Is Dropped
A plan by C. B. Vernon to send a six point program questionnaire to all 1942 Iowa legislative candidates was tabled at the Iowa State Teachers association convention closing session. A delegate warned the move could have political implications and harm the association’s nonpartisan stance. The assembly also voted to reduce its size from 699 to 275.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Iowa
Iowa State Teachers Association
C. B. Vernon
Marion
Association
Iowa Music Educators Association
Maurice T. Iverson
Sioux City
Irvan J. Rich
Atlantic
Edna Bower
Ames
Open House Tuesday At Fort Des Moines
Armistice day activities announced at Fort Des Moines. From 1 30 to 4 30 p m Tuesday, buildings housing recruit reception and equipment of Company A 87th Army Transport Battalion will be open just inside the main gate for visitors and soldiers of the garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fort Des Moines
V. L. Padgett
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Shellback Manson
Neptune
Polly
Quucel
Graf Spee
Montevideo
Gazette
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Four C's Club
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Coeae
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Rosa Reiter
C. C. Carpenter
Drummond
Marion Nature and Garden Club
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CS of
Hugh Gordon
Grove City
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A. E. Milner
Paul Hansell
Fort Madison
Slayer
Wilson
Herring
Tony
Thompson
Kraschel
Cineeae
Ilinois
Haynes
Francis Mitchell
Ployes
Sulli
Twito
Mitchell
James S. Burrows
Warden Haynes
Supt
W. G
Don Reedquist
Ottumwa
L. J. Belding
P. H. Belding
Waucoma
P. BH. Belding
W. A. Jackson
Chatterbox Club
Rotary Perennial
Capitol Currents
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Vernon
Ft. Des Moines
Soupon
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