Military Personnel Promotions and Transfers Listed
Ben F. Carns son of Mr and Mrs Faid R Carns 1534 Sixth Ave SE promoted from first location to squadron operations officer his Flying Fortress lead ship previously awarded the Air Medal Seaman Elaine Hayes transferred to Washington DC from Hunter College NY her mother Mrs Clara lives at 624 Third Ave Capt Carns wife resides at 407 Twenty Seventh Street NE Cpl Bill Hodgin home in Palm Springs to attend his sister s wedding and visit parents Delmer G Johnson promoted to private first class transferred to the Philippines Lt Frank Valenta Jr son of Mr and Mrs Frank Valenta 1112 C Ave NW arrived in southern France Seaman Elmer Svoboda completed radio operator training in Los Angeles spent days with wife and children before duty in San Francisco Sgt Jack Griffin arrived in England brother Cpl Frank Griffin in New Mexico Robert A Reed promoted to seaman first class stationed with recreation and welfare at Seattle naval air station Set Edwin Youtzy arrived overseas per word to his wife 640 Fifteenth Ave SW son of Mrs a Youtzy 534 Seventh St SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Carns
R. Carns
Sixth Avenue SE
Capt. Carns
Twentyseventh Street
Carns
Elaine Hayes
Washington, D. C
Hunter College
New York
Clara
Third Avenue
Cpl
Bill Hodgin
Palm Springs
Calif
C. E. Hodgin
C Avenue
Delmer G. Johnson
Philippines
Frank Valenta, Jr
Frank Valenta
C Avenue NW
France
Fifth Avenue SE
Elmer Svoboda
Los Angeles
Higley Avenue SE
Vena Svoboda
Walford
San Francisco
Robert A. Reed
Seventh Street
Reed
Recreation and Welfare Department
Seattle, Wash
Naval Air Station
Edwin Youtzy
Fifteenth Avenue
A Youtzy
Carrier Force Blasts More Jap Vessels
Pearl Harbor report says Vice Admiral John S. McCain s fast carrier task force sank two merchant ships set fire to 12 and damaged three others in attacks on Manila Bay area last Saturday. Nimitz noted 69 Japanese ships sunk or damaged in Philippines this month with 613 planes destroyed and 130 damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
John S. McCain
Manila Bay
Chester W. Nimitz
Nimitz
Philippines
Third Fleet
Manila
Luzon Island
Douglas MacArthur
San Fernando
del Carmen
Clark Fields
West Lipa
Nichols
Malvar Fields
Lucina
William F. Halsey
Thomas C. Kinkaid
Seventh Fleet
Crop Insurance Program Voted
Washington AP The House approved a federal crop insurance measure by a wide margin 254 to 16 sending the bill to the Senate. The plan covers immediate insurance for wheat cotton and flax with broader protection for other crops later, and includes an administrative cost cap of 25 percent of premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Buffett
R-Neb
Compton
R Conn
Disney
D-Okla
Hoff
Cornell College Names Three New Trustees
The Cornell College board of trustees re elected President A L Killian Cedar Rapids and all officers at the fall meeting. Sutherland Dows Cedar Rapids is vice president Charlies E Hedges Mt Vernon secretary and D A Van Metre Mt Vernon treasurer. New trustees elected are N A Winter Des Moines J Robert Van Pelt Chicago and C O Pauley Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
A. L. Killian
Cedar Rapids
Cornell College Board of Trustees
Sutherland Dows
Charlies E. Hedges
D. A. van Metre
N. A. Winter
Des Moines
J. Robert van Pelt
C. O. Pauley
Chicago
Obituary notices from multiple Iowa towns
Deaths reported in Independence Wyoming Williamsburg Hopkinton include Mrs. D H Up craft 92, Mrs Clara Stephenson 87, Edwin J Shannahan 64, and Frank B Tibbitts 77. Surviving spouses, children, siblings and places of residence listed. services held in Cedar Rapids Williamsburg Davenport Monticello Regina and Monticello hospitals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Edwin J. Shannahan
Kansas City
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus _ council
United States
Europe
Jim
Tom Shannahan
Mary Ellen Hogan
Davenport
Hopkinton
Frank B. Tibbitts
Monticello Hospital
Nancy Chambers
Regina
Can
Thomas Tibbitts
Alpha
C. B. Tibbitts
Linwood
Calif
F. E. Tibbitts
Columbus
Ohio
Jay Gemmel
Independence
Clifford Lucas
Phoenix
Ariz
Louis Lang
Monticello
Soviets Hammer Snared Germans In Latvia And Hungary
Soviet forces report heavy action across the eastern front with four Soviet armies aiming to destroy 36 trapped German divisions in western Latvia. Berlin notes Russian gains in Hungary including Tokaj loss and a Hatvan breakthrough, while German withdrawals and a Baltic island pocket near Saare are reported amid bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Latvia
Berlin
Hungary
Tokaj
Hatvan
Budapest
Eger
Moscow
DNB
Ernst von Hammer
Saare
Red Army
Eisenhower Calls for Over Subscription to Sixth War Loan
General Eisenhower urged Americans to over-subscribe the sixth war loan drive saying soldiers need shells tires guns blankets and planes and the money should be quickly turned into fighting equipment. He stressed the home front must supply gear now through financial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Germany
Eisenhower
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific Fleet
NBC
William F. Huelsey, Jr
Third Fleet
Loans on 1944 Corn Fixed at 90 Percent of Parity
The War Food Administration announced loans to farmers on 1944 corn at 90 percent of parity, up from 85 last year. National rates average about 98 cents per bushel, with county variations from 87 to 1.12 dollars. Midwest Bell counties show lower loans, higher elsewhere, aligning with market price differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Food Administration
U. S
Thanksgiving Dinner Guests From Marion and Cedar Rapids
Local households in Marion hosted large Thanksgiving gatherings with guests from Cedar Rapids and Monticello including the Burrows, Liddle, Wallace, Erwin, and Munsen families among others. A comment notes many workers plan to complete their canvass by Friday.
Thousands Cheer War Bond Show at Marion Theater Dec 12
Tickets for the second war bond show at the Marion theater December 12 are available only with the purchase of war bonds during the sixth loan drive. The Technicolor film stars Kathryn Grayson and Gene Kelly. bonds may be bought at First National Bank the post office or the theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Theater
Gilbert Rathman
Kathryn Grayson
Gene Kelly
First National Bank
Services for John N Kyle in Cedar Rapids Saturday
John N Kyle died early Wednesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mt Vernon Presbyterian Church conducted by the Rev. Lewis L McKibben and Dr Jay B MacG. Burial follows at Mt Vernon Cemetery. Friends may call at Yocom Funeral Home in Marion Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Kyle
Cedar Rapids
Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church
Lewis L. McKibben
Jay B. Macg
Mt.ernon
Yocom Funeral Home
Marion
Coast to Coast Lay Away Ad Encourages Shopping Now
Advertisement urges shoppers to use a lay away plan at Coast to Coast claiming the store helps customers save more by buying now.
Seaman Gerald Walkup Operated On In Seattle Navy Hospital
Perry Walkup learned his son Seaman First Class Gerald A. Walkup underwent an operation on November 10 at the Seattle naval hospital to remove an artery from his right leg. The hospital was closed from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Thanksgiving. Bailey's Milk Bar advertises in the page. Members of the Junior E. F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Walkup
Seaman
Gerald A. Walkup
Seattle Naval Hospital
Bailey's
Lisk Enters Veteran Hospital Des Moines for Trustmanh
Jack Lisk has entered the Veterans hospital in Des Moines for trustmanh. His mother Mrs Em on Lee is referenced, while Lees remains in Marion with his wife during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lisk
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Trustmanh
Emon Lee
Lees
Marion
Marion leaders praise workers in sixth war loan drive
Reuben Smith, chairman for Marion and Marion township, reports that all workers are being well during the sixth war loan drive, noting strong participation and steady progress across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Smith
Marion
Marion Township
Santa Claus Set to Visit Storm’s Store Friday
Santa Claus will appear at Storm’s store Friday evening November 24 at 7 30 with treats for everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm’s
Local Service Members Update From Sioux City
O. M. Carson, formerly in defense work at Sioux City, is a patient at Oakdale sanatorium. Mrs. Carson remains at home at 975 Twelfth Street. Pfc. Albert Flickinger and Mrs. Flickinger have returned home from Fort Sill Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Carson
Sioux City
Oakdale Sanatorium
Mrs. Carson
Twelfth Street
Pfc
Albert Flickinger
Mrs. Flickinger
Fort Sill, Okla
Storcks Visit Son in Kansas City
Rathie's Standard Service advertises prompt tire vulcanizing with guaranteed work. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Storck have traveled to Kansas City to visit their son Captain G. A. Storck and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathie’s
D. B. Storck
Kansas City
Capt
G. A. Storck
All Major Markets Closed for Holiday
New York AP reports all major markets including financial and commodity sectors and livestock were closed Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lost items scattered. rewards offered across city
Multiple lost and mislaid items including a gold engraved bracelet Lorraine a white and rouse spotted hound a silver lady's bracelet a black and white Springer Spaniel an American water spaniel a Parker fountain pen gloves and car ladders plus contact numbers and rewards in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine
Lamont
Sky
Paramount Puente
Palisades
George Powers
21St Ave
Springer Spaniel
Katz Jewelry and Loan Diamond Rings Sale
Diamond rings advertised from 15 to 500 dollars offered by Katz Jewelry and Loan across from the Post Office. Promotions note 13 you to 40 percent? (Note: OCR ambiguity preserved as readable items).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katz Jewelry & Loan
Ain't It Time To Become The Town's Best Woman?
A jumble of classified ads and notices offering sewing classes and future lessons with phone contacts, jewelry stores, watches, and services. The page includes promotions for dry cleaning, watches, gemstones, home care, child care, lodging, and general services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1St Ave
Cleaning and Hauling Services Advertised in Local Notices
Local classified items list furnace servicing by Ace Repair Service at 129 3rd Ave SW and heating work by Hovak Heating Co on Point Road. Also offered are hauling of ashes rubbish furniture manure and dirt removal, interior painting, plastering, sewer cleaning, and miscellaneous repairs by several tradespeople with phone contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A, Uate i Peouces “Hovak Heating Co
3Rd Ave. SW
R. W. Elmore
Rapling
Harry Davis G. Rew
Rep
Mack Autine
Diaster
I Kirkpatrick
J. T. Thomas
Plum
Caeeeeteneh Seine Etree
Leo J. Smith
Dial
Rest and Play Tonight Hupple and Halter At Hotel Montrose
Ann Tyler headlines a leisure feature at the Hotel Montrose inviting readers to an evening of relaxing activities and socializing. The column highlights a lifestyle focus with local amenities and nightly entertainment options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Tyler Hotel
Montrose
Ce Mar Roller Rink Opens Year Round With Private Party Nights
The Ce Mar Roller Rink operates all year with private party reservations on Mondays and Thursdays. This Cedar Rapids venue advertises leather shoe skates for sale and lists contact numbers 609 Marion and 9334 Cedar Rapids Hammond Electric Organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ce Mar
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Draport Inn to Open With Turkey Dinner at 4 P M
Local notice advertises the Draport Inn opening at 4 P M with a turkey dinner and drawing attention to the phrase all that glitters is not gold. Other items include Lee's Bar-B-Q and Cape Hugo Beckman with Trail Riders at Hi-Way Gardens and various dances and orchestras in nearby venues with dates listed including Covington and Lisco. A help wanted note seeks a woman for home typing at 40 Circle e Dr NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Hugo Beckman
Trail Riders
Hi-Way Gardens
Linwood
Townsend
Covington
Dr . NE
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy Johnson
Sgt
Jack Griffin
J. H. Griffin
Eighth Avenue SE
England
Frank Griffin
Southwest Pacific
New Mexico
THE
Thurs
City Hide and Fur CO
Old City
Cornell College
Iowa
D. H. Upcraft
Wyoming
Clara Stephenson
Presbyterian Church
Howard Stephenson
Portland
Ore
Felts
Romeos
Rts
the Big Shoe Store
Second Avenue SE
I, Deel A
Soviets
WFA
Lichty
Marion News
Kenneth Comer
Leonard Burrows
Joe
Dorothy Burrows
Hazel Law
Mable Conger
Helen Conger
Fred Liddle
Irvin L. Ford
Ralph C. Conybeare
Jean Conybeare
Carl Wallace
Alice Wallace
Irvin Scott
Harley W. Erwin
Hattie Alsop
Mark Eilers
Grace C. Koppenhaver
Margaret Rathbun
Andrew P. Munsen
Frank Kemp
Franklin
Stewart Munsen
O. A. Brown
Will Grassfield
Cornelia Brown
J. L. Robertson
Ruth Engstrom
Harry Emerson
Nettie Emerson
William Domer
John W. Bunting
Eighth Avenue
H. I. Buntings
Effie M. Miller
Philip Buntings
Merle
Kyle Rites
Toys
E. F
Santa Claus
Bever
Harold C. Meyer
Probasco Jewelry
2Nd Ave
Palace Theater
Richards R. R
Ft Ourself
Claxton College Pharmacy
Acme Watch Shop
Guaranty Ridge
Jack’s
First Street
Ec Ruie Nore
A. K. Schaefer
Kresge
Dames
Jonegee A. B
Sng
St. Ae
C. G Hover
Ress Ave
Speen
Hemsti
Ea i
St. SW
Neilson
Mullin
Benury Salon
3Rd St. NE
Helene Curtis
Zoe Borg
Teena Te Tay Eet
Thompson Salon
Iowa Theater
Paris Academy
Sie
Evensnes
Sveaene
Ny 'A
Auditor's Office
Hotel
Roosevelt
Iarze
Bowie Aileyier
Eam Team Gazette
Gepartz
Gazette
Unnecessa
Pauls Bunch
NNR
ORF Farm
Pia
Carpenter
Point Road
goTeima
Soobing & Felco
ACE Repair Service
Williams
MA Gary
National Oats Co
16Th Street
Midland Rubber Company
Shaver Rd
Uptown
1St ST. SE
Sokol
Breaan
Cs.p
Audeville
RAND
Leo Ortner
Lale Jones
Dancel
Draport Inn
Kingston
Frank Walrons Orch
Gove
Cigers 412 Grill
Speeder's
Duck Inn
Ste Eth
WMC
Helper
Killian CO
Peetoranty
le Nine Ice
Allen Motor CO
Colonial Baking Co
Quaker Oats Company
Cherry-Burrell Corp
Tenth Ave
Montgomery Ward
John Blaul & CO
Yielp
Collins Radio
St. NE
Sams Roosevelt Hotel
Bell Boys
Menager's
Peter Pan Bakery
6Th Ave. SE
Bee Voor
A&p Tea Co
Yager's
Third ST. SE
Wediately
Eis County
Rawleigh
Lyon
8Th Ave
Rawieigh
Pert
SRD
ST. SE
New Focess Laundry Co
Céline
Hotel Roosevelt
F. W. Woolworth CO
Gas Island
Perma Oh
Nice
Ciemetie
Apel Pegee
Singer Sewing Center
Ave
Saubbeae
If Soa
Goarantey
Ecw
Onmenty
Yager
Gastone
Wiliams
Pa Bret
L- Lier Gazette
Cate
Saperaead Notsary
Grand
KILBO
Harmony Cafeteria
Tore
Autos & Trucks—Sale
Chevrolet
18Th Ave
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