Mrs Albert Bragg Elected Secretary Marion Red Cross
Mrs Albert Bragg was elected secretary at an evening meeting. Roll call totals show donations reaching $85.97 and a membership of 856, still short of the quota. Mrs Reginald Adams reported $31.11 raised for Junior Red Cross. Mrs K E Cornell spoke on nursing and news projects and Mrs A A Hardin noted 194 registrations at the sewing room in October and 615 garments completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bragg
Reginald Adams
Red Cross
K. E. Cornell
Marion
A. A. Hardin
Missing Passages and Local Notices From Marion Ad Pages
Rags and newspapers wanted with a phone listing 827 Katz ge. Marion Linn chapter D A R to meet Friday at 2 p.m. at Yocom chapel for funeral services for Mrs. George Munier. U Bid Em club hosted by Mrs. Floyd Slauson. Mentholatum priced 27c and 53c at Owens Cut Rate Drug. Mrs. Frank Olinger had surgery at St Luke's hospital Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Linn
Yocom Chapel
George Munier
Plans for Tuesday party at Memorial hall meeting
A party was planned for Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Memorial hall at a Rob Laura Fulton meeting. A picnic luncheon for 25 followed the business session. Tracy Bradley of Iowa City led the inspection of the affair. Guests from Iowa City included Mrs. Bradley Cora Webber goog president Lu Josie Moon and Laura Matthes. Mrs. Bradley received a gift from the corps presented by Mrs. Slauson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Rob Laura Fulton
Tracy Bradley
Iowa City
Bradley
Cora Webber
Goog
Josie Moon
Laura Matthes
Slauson
Mrs Florence Vaupel Returns Home After Visit
Mrs Florence Vaupel, guest at her sister Mrs A J Kellogg's home since Sunday, has returned to her residence in Vinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Vaupel
A. J. Kellogg
Vinton
Mrs George Munier Dead Service Friday
Mrs. George Munier 52 of George Munier died Wednesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness. She lived near Marion with her husband since their 1967 marriage and was active in church and D A R. Survived by husband two sons and two daughters three brothers and three sisters. Funeral Friday at 2 30 at Yocom chapel with burial in Oak Shade cemetery. Friends may call Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Starks Munier
George Munier
Cedar Rapids
Charles H
Mary Ellen Neal Starks
Tilden
Neb
Lisbon
Geo Munier
Munier
Marion
Dell Starks
Waubeek
Emma Hoover
Beverly Hills
Calif
Charles Kruegar
South Pasadena
Sadie Strait
Center Point
Yocom Chapel
C. V. R. de Jong
Oak Shade Cemetery
Western Auto Ads Highlight Marion Prices
A reference notes Western Auto Supply company ad and Western Auto Associate Marion advertisement feature prevailing prices. The brief item points readers to shop listings and price highlights across local Western Auto outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Auto Supply Company
Western Auto Associate
Marion
Care of Gloximins and Bulbs Featured at Marion Club
Mrs. E C Hamm presented a program on plant care at a Marion Nature and Garden club meeting held Wednesday at Mrs. H B Leasure's Blairshelf road home. The group voted to back a Marion Community House project with twelve members answering roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Hamm
Marion Nature and Garden Club
H. B. Leasure
Blairshelf Road
Marion
Marion Barnes Returns to Chicago for Weekend with Family
Marion Barnes of Chicago arrived home on Wednesday to spend the weekend with his wife and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Barnes
Chicago
Mrs John L Gritzner Submits to Wednesday Operation
Mrs John L Gritzner underwent an operation Wednesday and was valued for recovery. Her family reported she is in satisfactory condition at the local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Gritzner
Guest To Stay At Gritzner Home
A guest is planned to stay in the Gritzner residence. Details on dates and host arrangements are not provided in the readable text.
Community Families Gather for Nearby Celebration
A roundup of local residents including Mr and Mrs Irvin ee and Fred J and Mrs Ralph and their kin along with John Howe and Gaylene Mr and Mrs K O Knudson Anna Dye B F Beckner L d Wilkinson and family H W Wiggins Josephine Wiggins James Wiggins L R Thompson Joe Kacena Louis Weis Walter Slater Bazyl Daubemnier and their son Robert participate in the listed social event.
Dr John H Peck to Speak at Linn County Seals Luncheon
Dr John H Peck superintendent of Oakdale sanatorium will speak at the Linn County Christmas Seals luncheon outside Cedar Rapids Friday at the KY cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Peck
Oakdale Sanatorium
Linn County Christmas Seals Organization
Cedar Rapids
KY Cafe
Child Study Club Hosts New Member and Book Program
Mrs Bernard Schenken hosted the Child Study club on Wednesday. New member Mrs Darrell Marchant was welcomed. Mrs James Fairley and Mrs Ever ett Gibson led a program from Living Together as a Family by Alma Hammond Jones formerly of Marion. A letter from the author was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Schenken
Child Study Club
Darrell Marchant
James Fairley
Everett Gibson
Alma Hammond Jones
Ames
Marion
Four C s Club Elects Officers At Mrs Milligan Home
The Four C s club met Tuesday at Mrs John Milligan s home and elected officers Mrs Iva Scott president Mrs Bertha Beach vice president Mrs Eleanor Trimble secretary Miss Esther Beach treasurer and named Miss Beach and Mrs Ruth Petrak as additional appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Four C’s Club
John Milligan
Iva Scott
Bertha Beach
Eleanor Trimble
Esther Beach
Mullaly and Peckas Families Mourn Miss Margaret O Leary
Mr and Mrs Ed Mullaly Mr and Mrs Harold Mullaly and Mrs Louis Peckas travel from Portage Wisconsin after being summoned by the death of Miss Margaret O Leary on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Mullaly
Harold Mullaly
Louis Peckas
Portage
Wis
Margaret O'Leary
Local Community Notices From City Highlights
The Methodist church held a night supper with devotional time on Wednesday. Junior American Legion Auxiliary meets Saturday at 6 p.m. for a picnic at Jean Clapp’s home. Red Cross Unit No 3 holds all day sewing Friday at Mrs. John Grote’s home with a noon picnic. Bridge winners were Mrs. Barkwill first and Mrs. Prepagan second. Two speeders face mayor’s court Wednesday. Building permits issued for a garage on Second Avenue and another on Twelfth Street. Marion Linn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets Friday at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Jean Clapp
The
Red Cross
John Grote
Fifth Avenue
Mullin
James Browning
Second Avenue
E. L. Wagner
Twelfth Street
Marion Linn
Daughters of the American Revolution
Wil
Charles D. Burns
Ailes Aediine Daudins Leads at Three-T In Charge
Ailes Aediine Daudins takes charge of duties for Mrs. J a Howell and Mrs. Willis Jordan in a local assignment.
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Ales Aediine Daudins
J A. Howell
Willis Jordan
Birth of Son for Laurens Family Ford Hickey
Mr and Mrs Harold B Ford of Laurens welcomed a son born November 9. The infant’s maternal line traces to Cecilia Hickey of Mar. The announcement notes the connection to the Hickey family and the Laurens household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Hickey
Harold B. Ford
Laurens
Ford
Cecilia Hickey
Mar
Rehearsals for Methodist minstrel show announced
Rehearsals for a minstrel show by the Friendly Guild of the Methodist church will be held Sunday at the church. The minstrel rehearsal is set for 3 p.m. and the choir and choruses will rehearse at 3 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Guild of the Methodist Church
Hospital operation leads to home recovery in Cedar Rapids
A patient from St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids had an operation on Wednesday and returned home. She will stay at her sister Miss Mary Buzza's home for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Mary Buzza
Home Builders Class to Meet at Segar Residence
The Home Builders class of the mission church will meet Friday at 7 30 for an informal discussion led by Miss Minnie Whitcomb at Mr and Mrs Cecil Segar 1076 Thirteenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tional Church
Cecil Segar
Thirteenth Street
Minnie Whitcom
Miss Marion Busby Heads to Washington and New York Trip
Miss Marion Busby leaves for a two week vacation visiting Washington and New York. In Washington she stays with Miss Harriet Gibson and in New York she will visit Mrs. Richard Fenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Busby Thursdery
Washington
New York
Harriet Gibson
Richard Fenton
Jean
Hammond Family Moves from Fort Knox to Prior Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs Floyd Hammond and their son Gerald of Fort Knox Kentucky move to Prior Oklahoma and stay with Carl E Krog on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Hammond
Gerald
Fort Knox, Ky
Prior, Oklo
Carl E. Krog
Injury keeps Lyle Jons from town visit
Lyle Lee Jons son of mr and mrs fred jons who suffered an injured hand in a pump incident has returned home to the farm north of alburnett after treatment in manchester authorities said he is recovering at his residence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Lee Jons
Fred Jons
Manchester
Alburnett
Hawkeye Beauties Represent Tau Gamma Sorority
Virginia Jackson, a freshman born to Mr. and Mrs. W Jackson, is described as a beauty from the Tau Gamma sorority and part of the Hawkeye Beauties group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Jackson
W. Jackson
Tau Gamma Sorority
Mrs Albright Returns From ten Week Visit Abroad
Mrs J M Albright returned after a ten week visit in Beloit and Belleville Kansas. Mr and Mrs Ernest Metcalf of Beloit accompanied her for a visit of several weeks in this community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Albright
Beloit
Belleville
Kaw
Ernest Metcalf
Marion township teachers host evening meeting
Arlene Quass acted as hostess for the Marion township teachers on Monday. Steen members answered roll call with Helpful Hints on Reading. Quass spoke about Second Grade ee ee oo in daughters Jane and Anne Lost Nation who will visit Friday at Mrs. home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Quass
Marion Township
Steen
Jane
Anne
Court sentences man for assault with intent to murder and maim
Dennis Shortridge received two concurrent terms totaling 35 years after pleading guilty to assault with intent to murder and assault with intent to maim. Judge C. J. Haas handed down 30 years at Fort Madison for murder intent and five years for maiming. He had chased his wife with a butcher knife, slashing her throat at a filling station. Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon escorted him to the penitentiary.
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Dennis Re
Lentie
Aue 7
C. J. Haas
Fort Madison
Shortridge
Penitentiary
Larry Condon
Jordan and Barcus Plead Not Guilty in Strike Cases
A C Jordan and Laurence Bar r raigned before Judge C J Haas Wednesday over riot charges linked to the September 15 strike at Wilson produce plant. Seven others pled guilty Monday and were fined $100 each. Fines totaling $1,500 were collected from Wilson produce and packing plant defendants, per County Clerk Edwin Lundquist.
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A. C. Jordan
Laurence Barr
C. J. Haas
Wilson Produce
Wilson Produce and Packing Plants
Edwin Lundquist
Francois Fined One Dollar for Assault with Intent
Carl Francois was fined one dollar plus costs and sentenced to one year in the county jail by Judge C J Haas after pleading guilty to assault with intent to commit a felony The term was to start July 6 1941 Six months of the year were suspended for good behavior A prior statutory charge was dismissed by Judge Haas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Francois
C. J. Haas
Francois
Haas
Claude Knapp Sentenced Withheld Service
Claude Knapp pled guilty to a statutory charge and was sentenced to an indeterminate term not to exceed 10 years at Fort Madison penitentiary by Judge G K Thompson. The sentence provided, however, the serving of the sentence would be withheld until further order of the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Knapp
Fort Madison
G. K. Thompson
Tha
Guilty To Larceny Charge In Local Court
A defendant pleaded guilty to larceny and received a nine month sentence with suspension of part. The court ordered the remaining sentence to be served under terms of probation.
Instrument Charged With Larceny of Check from Mrs. Coon
An instrument faced larceny charges for allegedly stealing a check over $20 from Mrs. William Coon. The case details the alleged theft and ongoing proceedings.
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Strument
William Coon
Haas Dismisses Son of Plaintiff on Motion by Konecny
On the motion of Alice Konecny, Haas dismissed the son of the plaintiff. The ruling concludes a family matter within the court docket.
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Alice Konecny
Haas
Judgment Granted in Caprareye Case With Costs Taxed
A judgment was entered in favor of J f .097.69 for an amount due on a capreraye A rate. The defendant was taxed costs.
Judge issues injunction and attachment in divorce case
Judge J E Heiserman on Wednesday restrains Oscar from molesting Dessa Freed and grants a writ of attachment for 1000 dollars on the couple's property. Mrs Freed seeks divorce on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment but was not granted the decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. £. Heiserman
Oscar
Dessa Freed
Heiserman
Dunlap Sues for Divorce in Cedar Rapids Case
Mary E. Dunlap petitions for divorce from Charles A. Dunlap citing cruel and inhuman treatment. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Mary Champlin. The couple married May 26, 1939 in Cedar Rapids and have no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Dunlap
Charles A. Dunlap
Mary Champlin
Cedar Rapids
Chadima Named Administrator of Estate of Katherine Chadima
Harry Chadima appointed administrator of his late mother Katherine Chadima's estate after her intestate death on November 4. Bond set at $50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Chadima
Katherine Chadima
Drunk Driving Cases Continued To Next Term
Two defendants accused of drunken driving faced continuations as Judge C. J. Haas deferred their cases to the next term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Haas
Purified A-4 cran shes and 40 Pills claim relief
An odd ad promotes 40 pills named Doun for relief and claims they purify channels called 15 miles ubes. It urges immediate purchase with promises of happy relief and cleansing effects.
Naples Air Raid Toll Rises to 16 Deaths
Rome dispatch says Italy's war communique reports boosted Naples casualty figures from six to 16 killed and from 30 to 34 wounded after the British air attack on Tuesday night.
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Rome
Naples
Campaign Against Syphilis Shows Results in Iowa
Iowa reports a 33 percent drop in syphilis cases since 1937. For the first 10 months of 1940 new cases totaled 2,317, down from 3,027 in 1937. Officials credit newspapers, radio, civic groups, schools, and churches for the education drive while warning the fight must continue with about 50 new weekly cases.
Disease Fight Remains Vital for National Defense Efforts
Government officials stress that the danger of disease spreading to national defense projects and armaments makes it imperative to maintain strict efforts to rout the disease, with no relaxation in vigilance.
Mass execution reported of 25000 Jews at Odessa
New York dispatch reports 25000 Odessa Jews including men women and children executed by Soviet forces. British radio NBC cited a broadcaster describing one of the era s largest mass killings with victims said to be herded into military barracks and killed.
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New York
INS
NBC
Odessa
Doctor Bags Pheasant And Weasel With One Shot
Waterloo physician Dr. Pat O'Keefe bagged a pheasant and a weasel with a single shot near Dunkerton on Wednesday. The pheasant was killed first and the weasel clutched in its jaws as it fell, both game taken in one blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Pat O'Keefe
Dunkerton
Power Plant Feeds Texas Airplane Plant For City Demand
Electric power sufficient to meet the needs of a city with 5250 homes is available through the plant that serves the Texas airplane facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
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Marion News
Marion Red Cross
Katz Ge
Floyd Slauson
Owen
Frank Olinger
W. BR. C
Nature and Garden Club
Prunes
Saniflush
Sweet Garden
G.W.C
Briardale
Corn King
Nestle
Toll House
Om B Ave
Jensen i
K St
Highland Grocery
Thirteenth St
Troyak Brothers
Fifth St
Dial
Clemens’ S
Gritzner
Dr. Peck
C’s
Tom Barkwill
Oscar F Prepagan
Barkwill
Arthur Fairhurst
John Mullin
George Davis
Sema CO
Ti Ideal
Cedar Rapids Bottling Works
Dennis Shortridge
Wite
Jordan
Barcus
Meiers
A. J. Geesaman
First Avenue
Iowa
Hone
Crisco
Giant P & GS
Baker's
Lux
Ige
Monarch
Omar
Link Sausage
Armour
Swift
Nestie
Lea & Perrin
Lima
Bird's Eye
Ivory
Teme
Sammon Ae
Bowlene
Climalere
Clicquot Club
Fritz
Third Avenue Southwest
Riday
Ohio
Olives
Heinz
Libby
Sean Ste
Rinso
Emacee
van Camp
Nash
Wheaties
Peg
Bottie
Esd
Whaem Cer
Pabst
Lexpontg Beer
Little Boy
IDEAL
A Avenue
A Ave
BABA
E Ave
ELLIS
Mike Risk
Folger
Modern Food Shop
Ist Ave
Roosevelt Sch's
C Ave
Shadid’s
Ellis Biv
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