Gunman Robs Ken sett Bank in Worth County Heist
A gunman held up the Ken sett office of the Manly State bank in Ken sett Iowa forcing the manager to lie on the floor under threat of a revolver. He escaped in a gray coupe with an estimated 500 to 600 dollars. The robbery occurred at about 9 45 a m and was the first Iowa bank robbery in seven and a half months. Additional details note a second man seen near the car and that authorities suspected an ensuing manhunt.
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Kensett
Manly
Barth
Brunsvold
Iowa
Four Boys Nabbed in Keokuk After St. Charles Escape
Keokuk police captured four 17 year old youths from Chicago and Los Angeles who escaped from the St. Charles training school by overpowering a guard. They allegedly robbed guard Arthur one an center, 45, of $50 and fled with butcher knives in hand.
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Keokuk
St. Charles
William Langhals
Fletcher
Alex Biernacki
Chicago
John Rose
Los Angeles
Arthur
Smith Brookhart's Son Married in Maryland
In Hyattsville Maryland Miss Laura Spencer Purdum daughter of Second Assistant Postmaster General and Mrs Smith W Purdum of Hyattsville and Lieut Joseph Warren Brookhart son of former Senator W Brookhart also of Hyattsville were married November 7 at the First Presbyterian church Hyattsville Brookhart the youngest of Smith W Brookhart six children has recent wings and commission and is ordered to the 31st pursuit group at Wayne Indiana where the couple will reside
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Washington
Laura Spencer Purdum
Smith W. Purdum
Hyattsville
Joseph Warren Brookhart
United States
W. Brookhart
First Presbyterian Church
Joe Brookhart
Smith W. Brookhart
Craig Field
Selma
Ala
31St Pursuit Group
Wayne, Ind
Brookhart
Patrick Woodruff Sentenced After Driving While Impaired Plea
Patrick Woodruff of Veagert was taken to Fort Madison to begin a sentence not to exceed one year. He pled guilty before Judge Paul H. McCoidne to a charge of driving while intoxicated after his car struck a vehicle driven by S B Matthews on Highway 92 near Grandview in Louisa County.
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Wapello
Patrick Woodruff
Fort Madison
George Oakes
Woodruff
Paul H. McCoidne
Pete
S. B. Matthews
Eer
Louisa County
Grandview
Indigenion Antacid Ad Claims Recipe For Relief
An old advertisement touts Indigenion tablets as relief for post meal pains. It claims a 25 cent box can ease stomach discomfort with money back if not satisfied and promotes drug store availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nero
Minstrel Show At Marion Church By Youth Chorus
The Young Colored Folks chorus features Diane Biddick Carol Jean Fairley Joan Gibson Joanne Crew Louise Ciepetial Lopes Beusiel and others singing Liza Jane at a Thursday 7 30 p m minstrel event at the Methodist church public invited Marion No 6 A F and A M holds a special Friday 7 30 p m meeting in the Mason Temple for work in the first degree Sale Round Oak Theater advertisement
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Diane Biddick
Carol Jean Fairley
Joan Gibson
Joanne Crew
Louise Ciepe
Tial’ Lopes Beuesiel
Liza Jane
Methodist Church
Marion
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
City Hall Meeting Deliberates on New Fire Truck Purchase
City councilmen weighed the advisability of buying a new fire truck but took no action at Tuesday evening session in city hall. An application for a eeens
Colfax Circle of Rebekah Meeting Postponed
The Colfax Circle of the Rebekah meeting that had been scheduled has been postponed.
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Colfax
Rebekah
Red Cross Surgical Dressing Class Starts at Library
A Red Cross sponsored surgical dressing class begins Thursday at 2 p.m. in the public library auditorium. Interest qualifies. more classes will be organized for those who enroll.
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Red Cross
The
Former Marion Resident Recovers After Hunting Accident
Mr. Grandle, who lost a leg in a hunting accident, is recovering and has left the hospital. He is identified as a former Marion resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Grandle
Marion
Lunch Held at Shes Ca Avenue Hostess Event
A luncheon was catered at Shes Ca Avenue with dates and guests unconfirmed in the fragment, describing laid covers and a brief social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe Denen
Theristrial Club Meets at Mrs Williams Home
The Theristrial club met Tuesday at Mrs R J Williams home. Letters received by Mrs John T from Deutschland were read. Mrs Herbert read two letters from former pupils in Germany.
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Theristrial
R. J. Williams
John T
Herbert
Germany
Breakfasts Served From 5 A.M. Fry's Milk Bar Ad
An advertisement notes breakfasts served daily starting at 5:00 a.m. at Fry's Milk Bar offering early morning meals. It highlights quick service and a coffee option to attract commuters and workers downtown.
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Fry’s Milk Bar
St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Meeting Notes
A brief note lists attendees including W. Lennie and George Lutz with discussion items read aloud in a church ladies group setting. The fragment suggests a small local gathering with names and routine agenda items.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies
Sane
W. Lennie Ke
George Lutz
Students prep Thanksgiving event at Hazel Ridge School
Students under Quaas will present a Thanksgiving program at Hazel Ridge School in northwest Marion on Thursday at 8 p.m. The event aims to showcase student effort and community involvement.
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Quaas
Hazel Ridge
Marion
Capons and roasting chickens available at Gordon Hatchery
Bake finished capons and roasting chickens in a wide selection of sizes. Order early by phone 134 at Gordon Hatchery for pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Hatchery
Captain John J. Keith Leaves For Camp Claiborne
Capt. John J. Keith of the United States medical corps ends a month long furlough with his family and departs Tuesday for Camp Claiborne in Louisiana.
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John J. Keith
The
United States Medical
Camp Claiborne
Tea in honor of Miss Hinman of Maquoketa hosted by Mrs Gallivan
Mrs J T Gallivan entertained Tuesday at tea for her house guest Miss Hinman of Maquoketa. She was assisted by Miss Clements and Miss Minnie La.
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J. T. Gallivan
Miss Hinman
Maquoketa
Fi delis Circle Picnic Luncheon Set By Mrs McElwain
Mrs McElwain of 808 Eighth Avenue will host the Fi delis Circle at a Friday picnic luncheon. The group will supply meat potatoes and rolls for the meal.
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R. McElwain
Eighth Avenue
Look kiddies mother or Dad read Storms you in today
Readable fragments describe a playful newspaper note urging parents to read Storms feature with focus on family oriented content. No clear event or location is identifiable.
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Mother
Dad
Storm
Thanksgiving tea honors Lennox at Cedar Rapids club
Mrs Richard W Mr Les ter Boetcher Mrs Lee Taylor and Miss Sara Nott host a Thanksgiving tea honoring David Lennox Jr at the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club house. Iowa Federation of Women's clubs participated in the event.
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Richard W
Lester Boetcher
Lee Taylor
Sara Nott
David Lennox, Jr
Shalltown
Sealinen
The
Iowa Federation of Women’s
Cedar Rapids
Woman's Club
Benefit Party in Memorial Hall by Robert Mitchell
A benefit party was held Tuesday evening in Memorial Hall by Robert Mitchell to support the Woman's Relief Society. Proceeds from the event were expected to aid ongoing relief efforts.
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Memorial Hall
Robert Mitchell
Tuckabache Club Elects Officers at Bere Meeting
Officers will be elected at a meeting of the Tuckabache club Feeeneae in Bere. E. B. Castle. A picnic luncheon will follow at one o'clock. Members will sew for the Red Cross.
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Tuckabache Club Feeeneae
Bere. E. B. Castle
Red Cross
Storck Presents Program Titled ig Rysmn up When
A program titled ig Rysmn up When led by Mrs. D. B. Storck was presented in a gathering. The item appeared as part of the schedules or notices in the local paper.
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D. B. Storck
Costello Invites Pinochle Club To Wednesday Lunch
Costello hosts a one oclock luncheon for the pinochle club this Wednesday. Members expected to attend at the usual meeting place.
Luncheon Hosted by Anne Club Manages Twelve Hostesses
A luncheon hosted by the Anne Club featured a review of The White Cliffs by Alice Duer Miller. Mrs. C. C. Olney presided and the event aimed to honor a teen street endearment gesture.
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Anne Club
C. C. Olney
White Cliffs
Alice Duer. Miller
Sikeston Memoourt Spending Thanks Event Moves to Marion
A terse note from Sikeston Missouri indicates plans to spend Thanksgiving in Marion with details sparse. The item signals a local travel or holiday gathering but lacks dates or participants in the readable text.
Fragmentary memorial note hints at service attendance
A damaged snippet references a memorial or service day with mentions of Carl Cherry and a couple addressed as Mr. and Mrs. without full details. The text is incomplete but implies a communal observance.
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Comendons
Carl Cherry
Community organizers hosted small gathering event
Harvey Trimble led the games while about 30 attendees received refreshments served by Mrs. Robert Hess, Mrs. Joe Walker, Mrs. Harold Harville, and Mrs. Ed gar Harville.
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Harvey Trimble
Robert Hess
Joe Walker
Harold Harville
Edgar Harville
Lions Club Dinner for Members Wives in Fairfield
About 70 attended a dinner hosted by the Lions club in Fairfield. Cliff Thomas, district governor, spoke on the club’s purposes. Mrs J Yo gave a reading and Bonnie DeWees, with Stamy accompaniment, sang two songs. Other members present included E Karl Anote of Chicago and couples S T Runkle, H W Leffingwell, and James Fitzgerald family who sold their home to Fred King of Walker. Harry North has returned from Waterloo after visiting sister Surel Wyckoff.
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Lions Club Ae
Cliff Thoma
Fairfield
J. Yo
Bonnie A
James Fitzgerald
Lincoln Drive
Fred King
Walker
State Agents Raid 5 Mason City Night Spots
Nine police officers and state agents under the state bureau of criminal investigation raided five Mason City night spots Tuesday night and seized several cases of whisky alcohol rum and other liquor authorities announced Wednesday.
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Mason City
State Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Pipeline Worker Pleads Guilty in Stabbing Case
Matk Burke 36 of Monticello Kentucky pled guilty to assault with intent to commit great bodily injury before Judge J G Patterson. He was sentenced to not more than one year in Fort Madison penitentiary.
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the Gazette
Washington
Matk Burke
Monticello
J. G. Patterson
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Larson Paul wed in Springville Methodist parsonage
Springville Mary Ellen Larson of Cedar Rapids daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter D Larson of Central City and Robert Paul of Springville son of Mr and Mrs W H Paul of Central City were married Sunday by Rev C D Boggie in a single ring ceremony Attendants Ethyl Collins of Marion and Marvin Jets Also mentioned are the works The Doctor's Red Shoes At Plymouth and Cross Your Heart
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Springville
Mary Ellen Larson
Cedar Rapids
Walter D. Larson
Central City
Robert Paul
W. H. Paul
C. D. Boggie
Ethyl Collins
Marion
Marvin Jets
Plymouth
Mew Car Sales Decline Sharply in Iowa October
Tax records show October use tax receipts in Iowa fell 38 percent to $2,362,850 amid defense-driven auto production cuts. Through September 1941 the year’s peak sales were $16,867,050 with a May high of $217,341, while September and October saw reduced collections in several counties including Black Hawk Fayette and Linn.
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Black Hawk
Fayette
Linn
Mother Of Shannon Charlton Dies at 76 in Des Moines
Mrs. J. H. Charlton, 76, mother of Iowa Republican Chairman Shannon B. Charlton, died at 1 05 a m Wednesday in her Des Moines apartment after three weeks of illness. She leaves two sons Clyde B. and Frank B. of Des Moines, another son Shannon in Manchester, a daughter Mrs Guy H Hall of Dallas Center, and a late husband Rolfe Ir Charlton. Funeral services planned in Des Moines Friday and Rolfe Friday afternoon, burial in Rolfe.
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Des Moines
J. H. Charlton
Iowa
Shannon B. Charlton
Shannon
Manchester
Clyde B
Frank B
Guy H. Hall
Dallas Center
Rolfe, Ir
Traer
Rolfe
B. H. Beam
Los Angeles
Calif
H. A. Beam
Moline
W. W. Beam
C. E. Fraser
Yakima
Wash
John A. Owen
Toledo
Uni Iowa announces 1942 state play festival dates
Iowa City officials announce the seventeenth annual state play production festival for 1942. High schools perform March 24 to 28, community groups March 19 to 21, and two colleges March 23. Enrollment closes February 1. Over 100 casts expected, mostly high school groups, to be rated in University theater.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Etud
Ges Rays
Tes
Tama Attorney Charles E. Davis Dies at 53
Charles E. Davis, 53, Tama attorney and longtime city clerk, died Tuesday at University hospital from a brain base vessel clotting. He also served as school board secretary and was a member lodge. The body was brought to Tama Tuesday evening. funeral plans await his brother’s arrival.
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Tama
Charles E. Davis
University Hospital
Inflation Worries Canadians Too Say 2 Toronto Students
Two University of Toronto students David M Hayne and E S Kirkland argued in Iowa City that war effects have raised business activity in Canada and that inflation is driven by civilian spending. They noted Canada maintains civil liberties while criticizing war efforts, and that eight percent of the Royal Canadian Air Force is et al.
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Iowa City
Canada
University of Toronto
David M. Hayne
E. S. Kirkland
University of Iowa
Army
Royal Canadian Air Force
Demonstration Of Marksmanship Leads To Vehicle Stop
Eldo Stingley of Morley stopped his car on the highway and faced charges over an assembled and loaded gun in a motor vehicle. A game warden, Beckman, arrested him and he appeared before Justice R D McIntyre, who fined him ten dollars plus costs. Walter Namke of Mechanicsville was also arrested by Beckman for hunting without a license.
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Anamosa
Eldo Stingley
Morley
Beckman
Justice of the Peace
R. D. McIntyre
McIntyre
Walter Narnke
Mechanicsville
Temperatures Dip as Iowa Sees Snow Threat
Winter weather returns to Iowa with temperatures dropping to the 20s in the northwest and 30s in the southeast. Rain and potential snow sweep across the state as forecasts call for more unsettled conditions and further precipitation totals are reported in Des Moines Ames and other cities.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Counscil Bluffs
Sioux City
Ames
Fort Dodge
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Worth County Bank
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A. M. Barth
Adna Savings of
McIntire
Farmers Savings Bank of
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Paley
Perry State Bank
Herman Peters
Minnesota
Orval Lloyd Skinner
St. Louis
Bagley
Nebraska
Smith Brookhart
Maryland
Gobbler
Iowa Core Association
Roosevelt
Melvin Dorr
Marcus
C. R. Schoby
Bode
M. B. Friedman
Ottumwa
Association
Marion News
Round Oak Theater
A. Part
Glenn Kinser
Weitress
K-V Cafe
Costello
Sikeston, Mo
Harry North
Waterloo
Miss Surel Wyckoff
Shannon Charlton
Toytown
Santa
L. E. Storm
Gladys Patch
Gregson
Mercy Hospital
Dubuque
Patch
Liesetd Ae Heen
L. R. “Dan” Patch
Toronto
Williamsburg
Orris
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Coca-Cola
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