Des Moines Bottling Warehouse Burns in Industrial District
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the two story brick and frame Des Moines Bottling Co warehouse causing about 50000 dollars in damage. Firemen fought the blaze four hours and smoke drove residents of ten nearby apartments from their homes. Adjacent Hiland Potato Chip Co also suffered smoke and water damage as the building collapsed into the basement with thousands of pounds of sugar beer and soft drinks.
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DES Moines
Des Moines Bottling Company
Hiland Potato Chip Company
McGregor Man Fined for Injecting Water in Poultry
In Dubuque a McGregor man, Clair F. Limbeck, paid a $50 fine after pleading guilty to adulterating poultry by injecting water to increase weight. Officials from Iowa's Department of Agriculture and the FBI examined Limbeck's Dubuque plant for related tools, while state authorities consider actions against two Iowa poultry firms over the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
INS
State Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Clair F. Limbeck
McGregor
Limbeck
John L. Duffy
Duffy
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Pershing Rifles unit initiates 71 members at Iowa City
The University of Iowa Pershing Rifles unit in Iowa City initiated 67 student members and four honorary faculty members after a dinner at the Iowa Memorial Union. Guests nominated for honorary cadet colonel included Beth Browning Sue Runner Ruth House Eulalia Klingbeil and Nona Seberg. New faculty members are Col Homer Slaughter Lieut Col CoA Bagby Major Joseph Church and Major W G Hilliard. New student members include William Boiler Hamilton Carson Harold Corwin James E Deyo William C Guenther Charles Hamm Horace A Love William Luckey John McAllister John McGreevey Franklin Mitralsky Rolland Prusek E J Rohner Stephen F Slaughter John R Truitt Robert Vogt and John Watkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa Pershing Rifles
Iowa Memorial Union
Beth Browning
Sue Runner
Ruth House
Eulalia Klingbeil
Postville
Nona Seberg
Mount Pleasant
Homer Slaughter
Co.a. Bagby
Joseph Church
W. G. Hilliard
William Boiler
Hamilton Carson
Harold Corwin
Cedar Rapids
James E. Deyo
Oelwein
William C. Guenther
Lost Nation
Charles Hamm
Horace A. Love
William Luckey
John McAllister
John McGreevey
Franklin Mitralsky
Rolland Prusek
E. J. Rohner
Stephen F. Slaughter
John R. Truitt
Robert Vogt
John Watkins
Don Ameche and Wife Visit Dubuque for Thanksgiving
Movie star Don Ameche and his wife Honore Prendergast arrived in Dubuque to spend Thanksgiving with her parents Mr and Mrs J J Prendergast. On arrival the actor visited Loras College where he formerly studied during a vacation trip.
Williamsburg I O O F Observes Anniversary
Williamsburgs four of five living charter members from a class of 60 at Odd Fellows lodge No 368 attended the fiftieth anniversary reunion. Hugh Jones Lewis Jones John W Thomas and Julius Sinn recalled the first meeting when three degrees were conferred in one night. The cold night forced some to sleep in the hall and drive home through deep snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Odd Fellows Lodge
Hugh Jones
Lewis Jones
John W. Thomas
Julius Sinn
R. L. Hughes
Iowa Unemployment Board Appeals Couch Ruling
Des Moines Iowa unemployment compensation commission said it will appeal to the state supreme court from a Parker county decision reinstating Josh Couch as a commission employee. Couch has reported for work daily since reinstatement but no tasks have been assigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Unemployment Compensation Commission
Supreme Court
Prtk
Josh Couch
Couch
A. A. Couch
Iowa Federation of Labor
Family Portrait play to be staged at Cornell Theater
Mount Vernon residents will see the Cornell Thanks giving production Family Portrait in the Little Theater with shows Thursday and Friday at 8 15 pm and a Saturday matinee at 2 30 pm The contemporary language and social themes follow last season's Broadway success Presented by the speech class under Prof Albert Franklin Johnson the cast is led by Ruth Weber as Mother of Jesus with a large regional cast including Josephine Magee Marjorie Baker Gordon Myers Jeannette Carlson William Barker Margaret Roberts Robert Michaelson Craig Huston Wanda Walder Don Jackson Don Johannsen Jim Daly Pauline Trezona Walter Haloupek Sally Hubbard Jane Courson Adrienne Roscoe Lawrence Burns and Ann Chase
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Jesus
Cornell
Little Theater
Albert Franklin Johnson
Ruth Weber
Columbus Junction
Mother of Jesus
Josephine Magee
Marjorie Baker
Cedar Falls
Gordon Myers
Janesville
Jeannette Carlson
Pocahontas
William Barker
Margaret Roberts
Carroll
Robert Michaelson
Clinton
Robert Steffa
Tama
Craig Huston
Wanda Walder
Dixon
Don Jackson
Oskaloosa
Don Johannsen
Bryant
Jim Daly
Cedar Rapids
Pauline Trezona
Waterloo
Walter Haloupek
Belle Plaine
Sally Hubbard
Bloomington
Jane Courson
Belmond
Adrienne Roscoe
Aurora
Lawrence Burns
Ottumwa
Ann Chase
Orion
Oelwein Shopman Fatally Injured
Albert Hoth about 55 was fatally injured Wednesday morning when a box car rolled over him in the Great Western railroad repair shop. He died at Mercy hospital after suffering a broken leg and internal injuries. The railroad began an investigation to determine if the car had been properly blocked. Hoth is survived by five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Albert Hoth
Great Western Railroad
Mercy Hospital
Hoth
County Home Inmate Delivers Thanksgiving Speech
An Iowa Fayette County Harvest Sunday service at the county home featured inmate Jim Ferrer, a totally blind former Hawkeye baseball player, speaking despite years of illness. Leaders from local churches, the County Home Supt., and the Farm Bureau organized the event with music by a 30-voice chorus and decor of corn decorations and farm produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Iowa
Fayette County
Can D. Clinton
Paul E. McElroy
L. M. Thornberry
Hawkeye
Ferrer
Thornberry
McElroy
Fred Gremmer
Oelwein
W. H. Mitchell
West Union
Farm Bureau
Thelma Veiles
W. T. Smith
Upper Iowa University
L. S. Rothlisberger
Illyria
L. N. Grimes
George Schatz
John D. Clinton
Supt. Thornberry
Kennedy Leaves On Trip To U S
United States Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy left by plane for Paris with his son John and two staff members. They will board a Clipper at Lisbon and reach New York Sunday, planning to spend Christmas in the United States before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Joseph P. Kennedy
Paris
Washington
John
Lisbon
New York
Duff Cooper Speaks in Boston Amid Propaganda Demonstration
Former British admiralty leader Alfred Duff Cooper told about 1,500 at Symphony Hall that Allies would wipe their totalitarian enemies from the earth. Outside, about 50 neutralists handed out anti British propaganda leaflets as police kept the peace. He plans 32 more lectures in the United States before returning to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Alfred Duff Cooper
Admiralty
Duff Cooper
Palestine
Germany
Ehlerman Sues 2 Insurance Firms Over Burglary Policy
W A Ehlerman former Sioux City jeweler who served time for conspiracy to defraud an insurer sues Sanborn Insurance Agency and Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Co for 21000. He claims the burglary theft policy should pay and seeks to restore his good name in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
W. A. Ehlerman
Fort Madison
Sanborn Insurance Agency
Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Company
New York
Ehlerman
Thanksgiving Weekend At Cornell Highlights Events
Cornell hosts a holiday weekend with a second annual hockey game under W A A on Thursday morning followed by convocation in the chapel. Dinner in Pfeiffer and Bowman halls at 1 pm precedes a twilight turkey trot in the gym. Family Portrait and a Sophomore class dance fill the schedule alongside art exhibits by Criss and Don Glasell in Armstrong hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Mount Vernon
Cornell
W.A.A
Pfeiffer
Bowman
Albert F. Johnson
Criss
Don Glasell
Iowa
Armstrong Hall
Iowa AG OKs funds for new truck tax law administration
The attorney general’s office told Comptroller C. Fred Porter he could use funds from the remaining ten mile tax receipts to administer the new truck tax law effective Dec. 31. The balance is estimated at $82,650, pending changes, with the commerce commission to contract for new license plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Fred Porter
Floyd Philbrick
Porter
Philbrick
State Commerce Commission
Dewey Plans Minnesota Farm Policy Speech December 6
Thomas E. Dewey will outline his agriculture program in Minneapolis on December 6, aiming to restore domestic markets for American farmers. Representation said he has studied farm issues and consulted with agricultural leaders, placing the farm problem second only to the international situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Hamilton Gaddis
Dewey
Gaddis
Minnesota
Browder Speaks at Yale Despite Boisterous Crowd
Communist leader Earl Browder lectured on America and the Present War to Yale students, urging that peace requires taking power from capitalists. Police and veterans failed to cancel the event, as about 4000 students filled the hall and surrounding area amid shouts, firecrackers, and a noisy but orderly reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
John W. Murphy
Connecticut American Legion
Seymour
Yale
Browder
Viva Browder
Yale Peace Council
Opposition to national defense tax voiced by Borah
In Washington Senator Borah denounces a national defense tax saying taxation can erode citizenship, morale, and value almost as war can. In New York Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt cautions against fear driven by prejudice and urges resilience against historical panics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
William E. Borah
New York
Eleanor Roosevelt
Marion 1939 Christmas Seal Sale Opens This Week
The 1939 Christmas Seal sale starts Thursday with seals mailed Friday to Marion residents. Proceeds support tuberculosis work in Linn County, with most funds kept locally for early diagnosis programs and patient outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Iowa
Oakdale
E. M. Adams
Central City
W. G. Koppenhaver
Kope’s Market
November building permits and arrests report
In November 17 building permits were issued in Mayor Pazour's office totaling 19050 dollars. Since April 1, the start of the fiscal year, 263 permits have been issued for 118357 dollars. There were 19 arrests this month yielding 202.05 dollars in fines and costs. Seventeen arrests cited intoxication speeding reckless driving and other offenses. Boy Scouts distributed Christmas seal posters in local business houses under Billie Wahl. Mrs. Lester Hense and daughter Nancy Lee of Alburnett visited the Shanklins and returned home. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Dewees and children June and Philip returned from Des Moines. they stopped at Ames where Neal Dewees, a student at Iowa State College, joined them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Pazour
Boy Scouts
Billie Wahl
Santa to Visit Storm's Toytown Opening Friday
Santa Claus will be at Storm's Toytown opening Friday at 2 30 p m Free gifts to kiddies accompanied by adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Storm’s
Toytown
Mrs Bell Returns Home After Cheyenne Visit
Mrs. J. P. Bell of Cheyenne Wyoming, guest of her sister in law Mrs Dan G Hickey, departed Wednesday morning for her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Bell
Cheyenne
Wyo
Dan G. Hickey
Thanksgiving Visit Spreads Through Laurens and Marion
Mr and Mrs Harold Ford and their children Patricia Dan and Joe of Laurens arrived Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving weekend with Mrs Ford s parents Mr and Mrs Dan G Hickey. James Greer of New Orleans came to Marion Monday evening and his mother Mrs W J Greer will return there with him Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ford
Patricia
Dan
Joe
Laurens
James Greer
New Orleans
Marion
W. J. Greer
Miss Effie Mullin to Holiday Visit Iowa City Cousins
Miss Effie Mullin of Iowa City will arrive Wednesday evening to spend the holidays as a guest in the home of her cousins Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Mullin
Iowa City
Mrs
Ralph Parks
Thanksgiving Deals At Owens Drug Store Ad
Thanksgiving dessert cranberry sherbet in Hutchinsons Gingham Package Ice Cream 13 cents pint 25 cents quart Turkey Center Brick 35 cents and Pecan Roll 39 cents at Owens Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Owens Drug Store
Roosevelt urges labor to oust corrupt leaders in banks
Fort Worth report notes Elliott Roosevelt calling for labor to remove any underworld influenced leaders and keep its authority for men with clean hands while demanding criminals in banks and big business be sent to the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Elliott Roosevelt
Labor
Freshmen from Iowa State at Marion Thanksgiving Visit
Margery Lary Jeanne Bowdish La Verne Zejkora Harriett Swift and Nancy Ellen Hanscom freshmen at Iowa State College are in Marion for Thanksgiving with their parents. Also arriving from Ames are Lillian Ann Harding Warren Bleakly Bob Hense Neal DeWees and Wayne Carpenter Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margery Lary
Jeanne Bowdish
la Verne Zejkora
Harriett Swift
Nancy Ellen Hanscom
Iowa State College
Marion
Ames
Lillian Ann Harding
Warren Bleakly
Bob Hense
Neal DeWees
Wayne Carpenter
Magna Carta Copy Sent to United States by Lord Lothian
Lord Lothian entrusts a Magna Carta copy to the United States stating that its underlying principles form the basis of liberties shared by both nations. The gesture emphasizes enduring ties and mutual commitment to constitutional freedoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lord Lothian
United States
Holiday visits and local club gatherings announced
Miss Kathryn Kendall will visit her parents in New Hampton this week. Townsend club No. 2 meets Friday at 7 30 pm in Memorial hall with a box social to follow. Grove City Rebekah lodge No. 35 and I O O F lodges plan a joint homecoming with a picnic supper next Tuesday at 6 30 pm. meat potatoes and coffee provided. co chairs are Mrs. Howard Caldwell and Marshall Swain.
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Townsend Club No
Memorial Hall
Grove City
Rebekah
Howard Caldwell
Marshall Swain
Phil Spitalny Robbed of 13100 After Show
In Omaha Nebraska police report the all girl orchestra conductor Phil Spitalny found his dressing room broken into after an afternoon performance. About 13100 was stolen including 1200 in a one four thousand check and a 3900 draft. Spitalny missed the second show and Evelyn Kaye took over.
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Omaha
Neb
Phil Spitalny
Spitalny
Evelyn Kaye
Mrs. Kate Blazek 79 Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Kate Blazek widow of Joseph Blazek died Tuesday at 5 15 p m at her daughter’s Cedar Rapids home after a long illness. Born November 12 1860 in Tama county she was the youngest of 12. Survived by 9 children including Mayme Shugart Joseph Blazek Emil Blazek Emily McClelland Julia Shugart Libbie Varns Ella Timms and Milo Blazek. 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at Yocom chapel with Rev Grant E Anderson and burial in Oak Shade cemetery.
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Kate Blazek
Joseph Blazek
Leo E. Varns
Third Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Blazek
Tama County
Elberon
Marion
Julia M. Shugart
Ames
Libbie A. Varns
Ella E. Timms
Council Bluffs
Milo D. Blazek
Yocom Chapel
Grant E. Anderson
First Baptist Church of
Buri
Oak Shade Cemetery
George Edward Busby Funeral Rites Held
Funeral services for George Edward Busby were held Tuesday at Balster and Hall Home for Funerals with Rev. Edward T. Gough officiating. Marion lodge No. 6 A F and A M led the grave service at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers included A Hardin Karl W Kendall George A Kindler R C Tomy Charles T Rowe and L C Dow. Attending were Mr and Mrs George A Hussey of Maywood IL Mr and Mrs Leslie Morrison of Robins Mrs Dorothy Irvin Starr and David Klink Mrs Edith Sheets and Mr and Mrs J M Tallman of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Busby
George Edward Busby
Balster and Hall
Edward T. Gough
Mount Vernon
Marion Lodge No. 6
A. F
A. M
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
A. Hardin
Karl W. Kendall
George A. Kindler
R. C. Tomy
Charles T. Rowe
L. C. Dow
Cancer Exhibit Cancelled At Lincoln School
The Cancer Exhibit, a display of historical newspapers and documents, scheduled for Wednesday evening at Lincoln school, has been cancelled. The Get-Together card club met Tuesday at Mrs. Pat McCann’s home. Mrs. Glenn Wickham won high prize, Mrs. Willard McCune second, and Mrs. Raymond Dahms consolation. Guest was Mrs. Lela Buhmeyer of Richland Center Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Pat McCann
Glenn Wickham
Willard McCune
Raymond Dahms
Lela Buhmeyer
Richland Center
Wis
Barrymore and Watson Star In On Borrowed Time At The Garden
Lionel Barrymore and Little Bobby Watson headline the Garden engagement of On Borrowed Time in a dramatic stage run with likely strong audience turnout and critical interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionel Barrymore
Little Bobs Watson
Worthy Visitors and Lodge Meeting Noted in Wis
Mrs. Lela Buhmeyer of Richland Center visits the Wilsons in Osceola lodge No. 18 I O O F plans a 7 30 p m Thursday meeting with officer nominations. Miss Lucy Groundwater of Chicago arrives Wednesday eve for a week with the Kassler family. Mrs. Irene Schultz travels to Savannah Illinois for Thanksgiving with relatives then to Chicago for December holidays with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Merton Knapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Schultz
Earl Grant
Savanna
Ill
Chicago
Merton Knapp
Marion stores stay open tonight closes Thursday for Thanksgiving
Marion merchants announce they will keep hours tonight but close all day Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Thanksgiving visits and hospital note from Cedar Rapids
L. R. Sheilenbarger had an appendectomy Tuesday morning at St. Luke's in Cedar Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Fulkerson and their son Sam of Des Moines are visiting Cedar Rapids relatives and spent Tuesday at the H. B. Peck home. Lionel Barrymore headlines at the Garden tonight in On Borrowed Time. Mr. and Mrs. John Crawford and Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Crawford and their son Frankie traveled to Webster City to visit relatives. Miss Kathryn Voorhies from Parsons College will stay with her parents during Thanksgiving weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Sheilenbarger
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Sam Fulkerson
Sam
Des Moines
Mrs. Fulkerson
H. B. Peck
John Crawford
Franklin Crawford
Frankie
Webster City
Kathryn Voorhies
Parsons College
Gilbert Voorhies
Cornell Family Plans Thanksgiving Visit to Illinois and Chicago
Mr and Mrs Kenneth E Cornell and children Kenneth Jr and Sydney Joan travel to Mo line Illinois Wednesday evening to visit Kennths father C E Cornell. Mr and Mrs J Q Travis and children John Joan and Jean go to Chicago Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving with friends for the rest of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth E. Cornell
Kenneth, Jr
Sydney Joan
Moline, Ill
Mr. Cornell
C. E. Cornell
J. Q. Travis
John
Joan
Jean
Chicago
Miss Kimball Returns to Downers Grove Teaching Post
Miss Lucile Kimball a Downers Grove Ill teacher spent last weekend at home and has returned to work. Her niece Beverly Smith was struck by a car on Armistice Day and is critically ill in a Chicago hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Kimball
Downers Grove
Ill
Beverly Smith
Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in Rose Marie at Garden
Advertisement notes a Garden presentation of Rose Marie starring Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald for Thursday only. Also mentions Mr and Mrs G D McKisson and daughter Charlotte arriving from Fairmor Minnesota to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs C H Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Eddy
Jeanette MacDonald
Rose Marie
G. D. McKisson
Charlotte
Fairmor, Minn
Mr. McKisson
C. H. Dodge
Beverly Smith Daughter of Marion Resident Passes
Beverly Smith is identified as the daughter of the late Blanche Kimball Smith of Marion, noting her family connection to the area in the obituary snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cago Hospital
Beverly
Blanche Kimball Smith
Marion
Birthday party for Geraldine Caldwell at 954 Sixth Street
Mrs. Howard Caldwell hosted a Tuesday evening birthday gathering for her daughter Geraldine celebrating her twelfth year. Thanksgiving themed decorations and refreshments were provided for guests Iola Wells Donna Wells Mary Frederick Sally Frederick Dorothy Halasey Lesta Jean Rion Barbara Hayes Kathlene Waline Jean Clapp Loyce Schenken Marilyn Johnson Theola Hyde Emma Nollsch Betty Blok and Caroline Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine
Howard Caldwell
Sixth Street
Iola
Donna Wells
Mary
Sally Frederick
Dorothy Halasey
Lesta Jean Rion
Barbara Hayes
Kathlene Waline
Jean Clapp
Loyce Schenken
Marilyn Johnson
Theola Hyde
Emma Nollsch
Betty Blok
Caroline Caldwell
Mrs J M Albright Visits Son in Sioux Falls
Mrs J M Albright travels to Sioux Falls South Dakota to visit her son Alfred Voss and his family. Tinzie Dray remains seriously ill at her home 1475 Tenth Street.
Garner woman visits Marion for holiday with sister
Miss Edna Thada of Garner came to Marion Wednesday with her sister Miss Lillian Thada a teacher in the Irving building and they accompanied her home to spend the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Thada
Garner
Marion
Lillian Thada
Irving Building
DeWees Family Visits Marion for Thanksgiving Weekend
Dr and Mrs F L DeWees of Keokuk drove to Marion Wednesday afternoon. Their daughter Miss Margaret DeWees girls athletic director at Marion High School accompanied them home to spend the Thanksgiving weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. DeWees
Keokuk
Marion
Margaret DeWees
Marion High School
Home-Economics Instructor Harriet Beyer Heads to Dubuque
Miss Harriet Beyer of the Marion schools will spend the holiday at her home in Dubuque, returning after the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Beyer
Marion Schools
Dubuque
Lumber Yard Startup Aims at Oxford Junction
C R Biddick plans a lumber yard at Oxford Junction, signaling new business activity in the town. The venture centers on establishing supply lines and local employment opportunities for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Biddick
Oxford Junction
Cornell Student Miss Hamm Hosts Thanksgiving With Family
Miss Blanche Hamm a Cornell student and Miss Gertrude Hargreaves of Chicago will arrive Wednesday evening to spend Thanksgiving day with Miss Hamm’s parents Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hamm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Hamm
Cornell College
Gertrude Hargreaves
Chicago
College Student and Teacher Visit Fontanelle Family
Fiobert Munsen of Iowa State College and Miss Betty Bear of Fontanelle High School will be weekend guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew P Munsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiobert Munsen
Iowa State College
Betty Bear
Fontanelle High School
Robert
Andrew P. Munsen
Drop Contempt Charge Against Judge Refusing O'Hare Testimony
Chicago prosecutors will meet with Chicago crime commission directors to discuss judiciary conduct after contempt charges were dropped against Municipal Judge Eugene J. Holland who refused to testify to a Cook county grand jury about real estate dealings with race track magnate Edward J. O'Hare who was assassinated November 8. Chief Justice John Prystalski ruled Holland could not be compelled to answer questions that might incriminate him in future proceedings. Holland had previously refused to answer questions about his alleged connections with O'Hare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thomas J. Courtney
Chicago Crime Commission
Courtney
Eugene J. Holland
Cook County
Edward J. O’hare
Eugene L. McGary
Holland
O'Hare
John Prystalski
Criminal Court
C and N W Posts Sharp October Gain in Income
The Chicago and North Western reports a 126 percent rise in October operating income to 2,385,844 from 1,054,698 last year. After taxes and charges, October net income reached 1,180,524 versus a 177,673 deficit a year prior. Total operating revenues climbed to 9,470,083 from 8,217,404, up 15.2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago and North Western
R. L. Williams
Silk fiber loaded with tin phosphate to regain weight
The article notes that silk fiber is loaded with tin phosphate to compensate for weight loss during processing, describing a chemical treatment aimed at maintaining mass.
Plan expansion of food stamp program to 125 cities
Washington officials outlined a plan to expand the food stamp program to 125 to 156 cities by June after six months of experimental operation in 12 cities. About 15 million relief recipients would become eligible, with potential inclusion of 10 to 15 million more if privately employed low income families are covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Up)—Administration
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
FSCC
Moose Initiate Class Honoring Judge Pierson in Cedar Rapids
The Loyal Order of Moose Cedar Rapids initiated a class of candidates in honor of the late Judge J Willis Pierson. Mrs Pierson attended as the portrait was presented to the Cedar Rapids lodge. Delegations from eight states and Iowa lodges joined the ceremony and a flag and rings were presented to lodge members. The initiation concluded with plans to extend the membership drive by two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Order of Moose of
Cedar Rapids
Moose Lodge
J. Willis Pierson
Moose Fraternity
Iowa City Lodge
J. Emmett Fines
Des Moines
Moosehart
Ill
Hein
Ernest Henecke
William Helbe
Sidney Vedder
George Morehouse
Jack Dahl
Joe Stolbe
Mr. Hein
Pertussin Promises Quick Relief For Coughs
An advertisement touts Pertussin as a quick and safe remedy for colds and throat irritation. It claims the medicine stimulates glands to loosen phlegm, so coughing eases, with a 30 year physician endorsement and a free trial offer from Pertussin Dept M New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pertussin
Dept. M
Washington St
New. York City
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Marion News
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New Hampton High School
Richland Center, Wis
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Carl J. Kassler
Kassler
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