Parochial School Opens in Prairieburg
St Joseph's parish expands in Prairieburg with a new parochial school serving 49 pupils aged five to 15. Sister Antoinette and Sister Melita supervise three classrooms to come, with enrollment expected to rise. Archbishop Beckman of Dubuque will dedicate the school and confer confirmation on a 75 pupil class at 3 p.m. Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairieburg
St. Joseph’s
St. Joseph's Church
Stephan J. Kucera
School Sisters of St. Francis
Father Kucera
Antoinette
Sister Melita
Linn County
Beckman
Dubuque
Miss Flockhart and Coy H Kelley Wed in Cedar Rapids
Doris Marie Flockhart daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Flockhart of Lisbon wed Coy Huston Kelley of Cedar Rapids at the bride’s parents home Friday. Rev W D Bostrom officiated with attendants Ruth Flockhart and John Knapp Jr Marion. Music by Harry Easterday. Sixty guests at a reception. They will reside in Cedar Rapids Prairie Union Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Marie Flockhart
Roy Flockhart
Lisbon
Coy Huston Kelley
Cedar Rapids
W. D. Bostrom
Methodist Church
Ruth Flockhart
John Knapp, Jr
Marion
Harry Easterday
Tuiken
William Kettleson
Monticello
Adam Flockhart
Anamosa
Sproston
Springville
Tom Kelly
Jesse T. Craig
Kelley
Immunizations Given To Marion Students
Seventy diphtheria and 85 small pox immunizations were administered to Marion school children at an annual health roundup Friday. The event, run by the Dental Medical committee of the PTA with local dentists, physicians and nurses, also offered dental and physical exams and permanent-record charts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Dental Medical Committee
Parent Teacher Association
H. O. Young
Herbert Gerstman
A. E. Crew
Phil Crew
Anthony Lake
R. E. Leidigh
L. C. Dow
Madelaine Healy
Mary Rosema
Don Christie
Sid Cary
Henry Arp, Jr
O. W. Lundquist
Ed Lagerquist
R. E. Cornell
Neal Bunting
Gene Wilbur
Eloise Hillyard
Funeral services for James Burris at Yocom chapel
Funeral services for James Ed ward Burris, father of Mrs. E. C. Fox, are set for Monday at 2 p.m. in the Yocom chapel with Rev. C. V. R. DeJong of the Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Shade cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edward Burris
E. C. Fox
Yocom Chapel
C. V. R. DeJong
Presbyterian Church
Oak Shade Cemetery
Fire Department Builds Model House to Show Hazards
The Marion fire department constructed a miniature furnished house with one side removed at the Benesh shoe store to illustrate fire risks. The exhibit highlights dangers from open flames curtains clutter attic and cellar storage waste paper gasoline and inflammables and children playing with matches to raise awareness of fire prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Fire Department
Benesh Shoe Store
Federation luncheon and club eventsagenda at local churches
The Federation of Women’s Clubs hosts its annual all club luncheon Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Presbyterian church with group singing and programs led by Mrs. LaVerna Crew and Mrs. Glenn Kinser. Also scheduled are meetings of the Katherine Blinks division and Marion Linn chapter with noted hostesses and a Children’s Home drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Women's Clubs
Presbyterian Church
God Bless America
LaVerna Crew
Federation Blue Book
Glenn Kinser
R. J. Williams
Hugh Gordon
Marion Club
Emma Klein
Federation of Women’s Clubs
R. J. Kendall
L. A. Johnston
Springville
Second District
la Verna Crew
Susan Marian Gearhart
Linn County
William Blakely
R. G. Adams
Lester Boettcher
Leonard Storm
Koppenhaver Leads Patriotic Education Program
Koppenhaver will head the program on National Defense Through Patriotic Education. Members are asked to be prepared to pay their dues.
Marion High School Chorus To Sing Hymn at Presbyterian Church
The Marion high school mixed chorus will present a hymn sing at the Presbyterian church Sunday at 7 30 p m under Miss Rose L Wilcox. Accompanists include Mrs Gerald Thomas Mrs La Verna Crew Bonnie Carey and Jean Stamy. The Rev C V R DeJong will lead hymnology with an organ prelude and selections by the chorus and audience. A full program of sacred songs and readings follows with a boys quartet and mixed chorus concluding the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion High School
Presbyterian Church
Rose L. Wilcox
Gerald Thomas
la Verna Crew
Bonnie Carey
Jean Stamy
C. V. R. DeJong
Kreekel
Thomas
Sullivan
West
Sherwin
Handel
Arthur W. Henke
Koschat
June DeWees
Gene Jacobs
Kenneth Beadle
Lutkin
Barbey
Carlton Strand
Eugene Dunn
Marvin Rathje
Mac Towers
Community groups schedule meetings and honors noted
The item lists events including officers elections and floor show, meetings of the Robert Mitchell Woman's Relief Corps and Cheerful Companions Guild, PTA activities with music and displays, a freshman honors notice for Bruce Phillips, and various club gatherings with times and hosts. Local residents and institutions referenced include Iowa University, Lincoln school, Christian church groups, Boy Scouts, and the Railway Mail auxiliary.
Postville Couple to Mark Their Golden Anniversary
Special to The Gazette Postville Tuesday Oct 7 marks the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs W J Hanks prominent Postville residents He finished fifty years in the jewelry business in Postville September 15 and entered business here September 15 He married Agnes Dunn October 7 at the Methodist Episcopal church Rev E J Lockwood pastor Mrs Hanks born June 8 1876 in Pomeroy Ia moved to Postville with her father who ran a hotel Mr Hanks born August 31 in Hampton Ia came here with his father when one year old They have two sons Leo of River Forest Ill and Harry of Eustis Fla Open house will be held Tuesday evening at the Hanks home.
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Marion
William C. Johnson
Milwaukee Railroad
Baltimore
Johnson
Milwaukee
Oliver
Adelaide Johnson
Clara Jellison
Ottumwa
Marion Methodist Church
Postville
W. J. Hanks
Hanks
Agnes Dunn
Methodist Episcopal Church
E J. Lockwood
Pomeroy
Mr. Hanks
Hampton
Leo
River Forest
Harry
Eustis
Fla
Community notices and church group meetings listed
The home demonstration room of the Gas office presents a chairmanship lineup with Mrs. George Kindler assisted by Mrs. Cecil Foster Mrs Glenn Myers and Mrs B E Hamm The Grace H Starr Missionary Society of the Christian church meets Tuesday at 730 pm with Mrs Walter Applegate Mrs La Verna Crew assisting hostess Mrs Charles Harlan leads the devotional period and Mrs Bessie Golden conducts the program The October church night for the Methodist church members and friends is Wednesday Keystone division oversees supper at 630 pm with the official board meeting after Purely social and church notices follow Mr and Mrs N W Harty depart for St Petersburg Fla for the winter Prairie Chapel church chicken supper planned for Oct 16 replacing Oct 7 chairmen for kitchen and dining Mrs Ralph Akers Mrs Irvin Scott and Mrs Clyde Scott Miss Vivien Lingard will visit Waynesville Mo after a visit at the W H Lingard home The Friendly Guild of the Methodist church holds a one oclock luncheon Friday chaired by Mrs Clair Strickell with Mrs John W Byse and Mrs Byron Ambdenstock assisting Marion chapter No 183 O S meets Monday at 830 pm in Masonic temple Love chapter of Springville provides refreshments Mrs Herbert Gerstman hosts Theristrial club Tuesday at 730 pm Miss Mary Clements speaks on Between the Americas Mrs Elmer Hollingsworth is mentioned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Union Club
Harlan Starry
Praire Union Agriculture and Literary Club
Prairie Chapel
Ralph Akers
Starry
Lois Ritmer
Central City
Velma Scott
R. J. Novak
Marion
George Goodyear
Henry Boesenberg
David Hindman
Clyde Scott
Jess Starry
Glenn Vernon
Grace H. Starr
Community Notices and Club Meetings Outline Weekly Activities
A series of hostess duties and literary programs are announced for local clubs. Mrs Addie Shumack will host the Reading circle Friday at 2 30 pm, and Mrs George Busby will host the Sorosis club Thursday at 7 30 pm with discussions on Canadian poets and prose. Additional items include Child Study Club meeting Wednesday at 2 pm with Mrs Henry Miller and Mrs Otto Kieckhaefer in charge, O O P club host on Tuesday at 7 30 pm, and Lorraine circle meeting Monday at 5 30 pm with Marion chapter matron groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Shumack
Fifth Avenue
George Busby
Eighth Avenue
Sorosis Club
O. M. Carson
Child Study Club
Henry Miller
Fifteenth Street
Otto Kieckhaefer
Pot Luck Supper at Masonic Temple Planned
A pot luck supper will be served at 6 at the Masonic temple with committee members including Mrs. H. B. Leasure and Miss Edna Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
H. B. Leasure
Edna Roberts
First Homecoming Queen In History Of Luther College
Luther College in Decorah observes its eightieth anniversary with a weekend of events led by Lillian Statsvold, a sophomore from Starbuck Minn, crowned as the first homecoming queen. The program includes chapel services, a foundation day broadcast on KWLC, a homecoming illumination, and a football game between Luther and St Olaf. An anniversary program features Dr B J Hovde delivering an address, with other senior faculty and religious services planned.
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CK. Preus
Luther Lillian Statsvold
Starbuck
Minn
KWLC
Old Main
Ernest Sihler
Sihler
William Sihler
Luther
B K. Saevre
St Olaf
Decorah
B J Hovde
Federal Housing Authority
Pittsburgh
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ST. Joseph's Parochial School
Bill Campbell
Kucera
Marion News Gazette
Miss Flockhart
Coy H. Kelley
Entre Nous Club
E.V. Cafe
Guy Miller
Seventeenth Street
LeRoy Benedict
Ninth Street
Congregational Church
Williamsburg
Burris
Katherine Blinks
The
Owen Turner
Marion Linn
Daughters of the American Revolution
Ruby Powles
J. T. Gallivan
W. G. Koppenhaver
High School Chorus
O. F. Hall
Patriarch Order
Frank Frederick
Dry Creek
Progressive Club
New Art Club
Roy Cooper
Raymond Kent
Frank Fairley
John Bunting
Mrs
Howard Caldwell
Merle Caldwell
Independence
Robin’s Church
Dunkard Cemetery
Marion Choral Club
Library
Cornelian Club
Walter Reinsch
Elmer Fisher
Ed Sigfred
Ameigo Club
Marion Golf Club
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Robert Mitchell Woman's Relief Corps, No. 126
Memorial Hall
Cheerful Companions Guild of the Christian Church
Alfred Pantry
Howard Hurt
Neal Blok
Tom Thompson
Bruce Phillips
Harold Phillips
University of Iowa
College of Engineering
Phillips
F. M. Dawson
Iowa Union
Parent Teachers Association
Lincoln School
G. L. Lyman
Lyle Warren
Rachel Hatch
PTA
J. T. Craig
Burlington
Marvin Kelly
Camp Leonard Wood, Mo
Kelly
Hutchinson
Owen
Ruth Bayanovsky
Ira J. Houston
Iowa City
Ladies Union of the Christian Church
Robert Hess
Rural Garden Club
Fred McShane
Railway Mail Association
Mrs. W. J. Hanks
Gas Office
George Kindler
Cecil Foster
Glenn Myers
BE. C. Hamm
N. W. Harty
St. Petersburg
Prairie Chapel Church
Orig
Irvin Scott
Vivien Lingard
Waynesville, Mo
W. H. Lingard
Clair V. Strickell
Strickel
John W. Byse
Byron Ambdenstock
O. S
Love Chapter
Theristrial Club
Mary Clements
Americas
Elmer Hollingsworth
United States Postal Service
Frank J. Cleveland
Chula Vista
Calif
John Killen
Inlaw
Grover Cleveland
Jackson
Miss
Harold Thorington
H. M Titus
Frank Straley
Black Hills
Kathryn Bogart
O.O.P. Club
Tennyson Club
del Adkins
Celan Rollins
California
Milwaukee Railroad Women's Club
Red Cross
Whoa
Berlin
Wotham Shirer
Cecile Segar
Cary Club
Gerald Thomas North
Lorraine Circle
O. EL. S
Luther College
Bordat
the Gazette
Albest Norwegian Lutheran College
Lillian Statsvold
Pontiac
Nanors
United States Navy
Culver Motors
Second Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Votine
Fisher
Poeriac
Postiac
Meral Motors MA
America
McLaughlin Pontiac CO
Cedar Street
Iowa
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