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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1952

Page

3

Judges named for Marion Halloween Frolic event

Earl Booze announces the Marion Halloween parade and frolic judges for the evening. Costume judges include Rev. James P. Gable Hugh Gordon N F Sorg and Carl Stuber. Pie eating contest judges are Gene Burd L S Storm and Charles Carrington. John C. Mullin is marshal with Del Adkins Winfield White and Lester Keller as emcees. A children’s treats committee and square dance reception group are listed, with a W S C S church meeting to follow.

Earl Booze Marion James P. Gable Hugh Gordon N. F. Sorg Carl Stuber N. Strader C. V. R. de Jong Dale Miner Gene Burd L. S. Storm Charles Carrington John C. Mullin Irvin L. Ford Dwight E. Boling Andrew P. Munsen G. E. Rathman Herman Eggers H. G. Stitzel L. B. DeWees Vernon Blietz

Arrangements Made For Absent Ballots

Marion residents unable to vote in person are asked to contact Winfield A White. Lions club members organize vote turnout and provide absent ballot applications and ballots. A notary public is supplied by the club to complete the process.

Marion Winfield A. White Marion Lions Club Mr. White Lions Club

Residence Sale in Marion Transfers Home to Mrs Ethel Bair

Residence on route 2 Marion changes hands as Mrs Ethel Bair purchases the home of Mr and Mrs William Bursovsky at 1285 Eighth Street. Possession will be given November 1. Sale brokered by Brockman and McGowan.

Ethel Bair Route 2 Marion William Bursovsky Eighth Street

Fourth Ward Republican Meeting Set at Library Auditorium

Fourth ward Republicans will gather Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the public library auditorium. All ward residents are invited. Vernon Brockman serves as committee man and Miss Sara Nott as committeewoman.

Fourth Ward Public Library Vernon Brockman Sara Nott

Republicans to Meet in Marion Township Plan Campaigns

The Linn County GOP will gather Monday at 7 30 p.m. at the Arling Dice home near Marion to map township campaign activities. Chairman Ted Birdsall will attend and all township Republicans are invited.

G.O.P Marion Township Arling Dice Marion Linn County G.op Ted Birdsall

Wanted Stenographer and bookkeeper with selling part time

Advertises permanent work for a stenographer and bookkeeper at Gordon Hatch ery. position mentions selling duties alongside clerical tasks, indicating a steady office role with retail components. Likely brief classifieds note from a historical newspaper page.

Gordon Hatchery

Pleasant Grove Hosiery Club Meeting Ad

Pleasant Grove Community club will meet with Mr and Mrs C B F Michel on Alburnett road Tuesday evening Join our Hosiery Club Ren fer's Adv.

Pleasant Grove Renfer’s.—Adv Obert Elkin Alburnett Road

Community club notices and meetings listed

Various local clubs and organizations announce upcoming meetings and events. Diana Fret club meets with Mrs L S Dove. Dickinson Circle plans Tuesday meeting with Rose Wilcox leading devotional and Lucille Bailey reviewing chapter four. Ivanhoe club hosts dessert luncheon with speaker on Religion. Lakeside Literary hosts paid lunch Tuesday noon. Munson Visitors welcome. sale at Edison’s. Excelsior and Lutheran Ladies Aid set meetings. offices closed until Oct 30.

Presbyterian Women Meeting Planned at Church

Presbyterian Women will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the church. Following a brief program, members will discuss church activities and plans for the coming month.

Presbyterian Women

Mothers Club Meeting With Mrs Irwin Renfer

The Mothers Club will gather with Mrs Irwin Renfer on Thursday at 7:45 p.m. Attendees are expected to arrive promptly for the scheduled program and discussion.

Mothers Club Irwin Renfer

Special Marion Lodge 6 meeting for Third degree

A special meeting of Marion lodge No. 6, A F and A M, is scheduled for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. to perform work in the Third degree.

A.F A.M Marion Lodge No. 6 A. F A. M

Marion High to Elect Homecoming Queen at Oct 24 Dance

The Marion high school will elect a homecoming queen this week and crown her during the Oct 24 evening dance after the football game with Vinton. Rev. Charles Moore plans to attend the Iowa Baptist convention in Boone from Monday through Thursday.

Marion High School Vinton Charles Moore Boone Iowa Baptist Convention

Milwaukee Women's Club Potluck Dinner at Memorial Hall

The Milwaukee Women's Club hosts a potluck supper Thursday at 6 30 p m in Memorial Hall. Members should bring dishes as usual picnic requirements apply. Meat potatoes and coffee will be provided by the club.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Women’s Club Memorial Hall

Grove City Rebekah Lodge Opens 101st Anniversary Program

Grove City Rebekah lodge No. 35 meets Monday at 7 30 p m in the 1 0 C F hall for a program commemorating the lodge founding anniversary now in its 101st year.

Grove City Rebekah Rebekah Lodge No

Community group meetings this week in Marion area

The Tuck-a-Stitch Club meets Tuesday at 1 30 p.m. for a dessert luncheon with Mrs Walter Morrison. RAM Marion Chapter 10 meets Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. PEO Chapter CS meets with Mrs Floyd Emmons north of Marion Tuesday at 6 15 p.m. for dinner first fall meeting members bring place settings roll call cites clippings from the PEO Record.

Tuck-astitch Club Walter Morrison P.E.O Floyd Emmons Marion

Linnette 4-H Club Meeting Set with Rosalie Siemer

The Linnette Four-H club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM with Rosalie Siemer. The agenda includes updates from members and planning for upcoming projects.

Linnette 4-H Linnette Four-H Rosalie Siemer

Des Moines Trip For Hender Family Indicated

Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Hender along with sons Eric and Robert head to Des Moines today. Dr. Hender will attend a convention of Iowa chiropractors.

Des Moines R. A. Hender Eric Robert Hender Iowa Chiropractors

Fox Lodge Meeting Set for Wednesday Evening

Fox Lodge F. T. Fox lodge of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Memorial Hall.

Fox Lodge F. T. Fox Lodge B. of R. T Memorial Hall

L A Franke Returns From Marquette Visit

L. A. Franke has returned from Marquette where he visited friends. He attended to personal matters and plans to resume daily duties.

L. A. Franke Marquette

Mrs W D Shank Visits Williamsburg Friends Monday

To Williamsburg Mrs W D Shank will travel Monday to visit friends in Williamsburg.

Williamsburg

Marion Federation of Women's Clubs Meeting Notice

The Marion Federation of Women's Clubs will meet Tuesday at 2:30 PM in the public library. A textile painting class will be offered and all interested women are invited. Those wishing to organize another handwork class may attend to plan.

Marion ‘Federation of Women’s Clubs

Mrs Alfred Johnson Returns from Burnet Texas

Returns from Texas find Mrs Alfred Johnson visiting her son Norman Johnson’s family in Burnet. The Normans plan to move to Lanark New Jersey where Norman has bought a garage. Mrs Norman Johnson and daughter Linda Faye accompanied her mother-in-law to Marion on the way to Lanark.

Texas Alfred Johnson Burnet Norman Johnson Norman Johnsons Lanark Johnson Linda Faye Marion

Weekend Guests From Denison Visit De Jong Family

Weekend guest list includes Betty Ann De Jong and her cousin Marie Manson from Denison Iowa. They are students at Dubuque University and are spending the weekend with Miss De Jong’s parents the Rev Mr and Mrs V R De Jong.

Betty Ann de Jong Marie Manson Denison Dubuque University Miss de Jong Dc. V. R. de Jong

Silver Tea to Benefit Public Library Building Fund

Members of the Theristrial club will entertain Thursday from 2 30 to 5 at Mrs C W Hampton 1352 Eighth Avenue with a silver tea to raise money for the public library building fund. All who are interested in the library are invited.

Theristrial Club C. W. Hampton Eighth Avenue

Visit of Pearl City and Freeport guests at Shank home

Mrs Shank of Pearl City and Mr and Mrs Wayne Pellhill of Freeport Ill will be guests today of Mrs W D Shank in Pearl City. The social visit brings together families from two Illinois towns for a day of hospitality and conversation.

Moore attends Houston convention of fathers Saturday

To Houston Calvin Moore traveled to Houston Texas Saturday to attend a convention of fathers.

Houston Calvin Moore Texas

De Molay Group and Mothers Circle Picnic Meeting

Members of Linn chapter No 900, De Molay, and Mothers circle with families plan a 6:30 PM Monday picnic at the Masonic temple. A First degree chapter meeting follows supper, and the Mothers circle will also meet.

de Molay Linn Order of de Molay Mothers Circle Masonic Temple

Martin's Creek Community Club Meeting Planned

The Martin's Creek Community Club will meet with Mrs. Harley Ives Thursday afternoon to discuss upcoming events and community plans.

Martin’s Creek Harley Ives

Thompson Brother Dies After Long Illness Funeral Planned

Mr and Mrs S J Thompson will travel to Grinnell today to attend the funeral of E D Thompson brother of Mr Thompson who died Friday after a long illness.

S. J. Thompson Grinnell Mr. Thompson E. D. Thompson

Chest Drive Reaches $1,463 of $6,250 Goal

Mrs. Charles H. Sweet, secretary of the Marion Community Chest drive, announced Saturday that $1,463 has been collected toward the $6,250 goal.

Charles H.sweet The Marion Community Chest

P.O.E Chapter K1 Plans Tuesday Lunch Meeting

P O E Chapter K1 in Cedar Rapids will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. for lunch with Mrs Wayne Carpenter. Miss Harriet Gibson will lead the program.

P.O.E Wayne Carpenter Cedar Rapids Harriet Gibson

Iowa Political Notes headlines Shenandoah visits and caucus chatter

Frank Nye reports on mispronunciations by prominent figures during Iowa visits, the Taft visit mix up with Truman supporters, and local political events. Notes include Nixon Cedar Rapids visit planning, debates in Iowa City and Central City, Republican and Democratic appearances, and new officers in the Second District Republican Women’s club.

Second District Republican Women’s Club Thomas E. Tracy Manchester Republican Evelyn Whittemore Olin Margaret Kolarak Clinton Rhoda Abel Guttenberg Keith Mossman Vinton

Columbus Junction Homecoming Parade Announces Cash Prizes

Columbus Junction and Lone Tree celebrate homecoming with a parade next Friday. The Business and Professional Women's Club and Business Men's Club offer 43 in cash prizes for winners. A homecoming queen will reign at the Columbus Junction Lone Tree game at 7 45 p m.

Columbus Junction Lone Tree McGregor Stuart Randall Milwaukee Congregational Church Clara .Gerich Henry Marie Hawker Ryan Ryan Community Club Strawberry Point Floyd P. Schmidt Iowa City Alan Rea Ralph C. Rea Carr University of Iowa Olin Olin School

Political Calendar Today Organizes Republican Activities

Cedar Rapids cue college Young Republicans meet at 7 30 p m at Hickock hall with free dinner at 7 p m at Montrose hotel for Adlai Stevenson information and Linn County volunteers for Stevenson club Marion township Republican workers meet at 7 30 p m at Arling Dice home Traer Tama county central committee dinner at 6 30 p m with spouses at Legion hall Des Moines executive secretary King Palmer speaks with Tama County Chairman Paul Smith as MC

Cedar Rapids Montrose Adlai Stevenson Linn County Stevenson Club Marion Township Republican Workers Arling Dice Traer Tama County Republican Central Committee Legion Hall King Palmer Des Moines State Central Committee Paul Smith Tama M. C

Eisenhower Birthday Dinner At Roosevelt Hotel Planned

Cedar Rapids Linn County Young Republicans host an Eisenhower birthday dinner at 7:45 p.m. at the Roosevelt hotel. The event is open to all with free cake and ice cream and entertainment. Remaining cakes will be auctioned.

Central City Charles Heller Maine Township Farm Bureau B. D. Silliman William Duvall George C. Claassen John Ely, Jr Cedar Rapids Linn County Roosevelt Hotel

Campaign fundraisers and candidate events listed

Eisenhower turns 62 Tuesday. A Herschel C. Loveless Democratic governor bid dinner at Parish Hall at 6 30 p m tickets 2. Cedar Rapids Linn county Dems meet at 7 30 p m at county headquarters 314 Montrose hotel. Maynard Northeast Iowa Republican dinner rally 6 30 p m Community Hall with H O Talle Decorah speaker. tickets 1 25. Two Linn county residents win Nixon train seats Oct 22 Cedar Rapids to Waterloo. A J Johnson Elkader named to Iowa Republican Farm Council.

Linn County Ted Birdsall John Eichhorn Bryce Fisher Cedar Rapids Richard Nixon First Avenue Waterloo Fifth Street Third Street Eisenhower Ryan Herschel C. Loveless Parish Hall Linn Iowa Montrose Maynard H. O. Talle Decorah Ion Per Warren Rees Anamosa Thomas E. Tracy Manchester Leo Elthon Fertile Newsy Howard Quass Robins William O. Gray A. J. Johnson Elkader Clayton County Iowa Republican Farm Council

Free Book on Piles and Colon Troubles Promoted

A 40 page free booklet explains causes of backache headaches constipation dizziness nausea abdominal discomfort and stomach and intestinal conditions linked to piles fistula or colon troubles. Write today a postcard will do Thornton and Minor Hospital Suite 1075 911 E Linwood Kansas City MO 3.

Thornton & Minor Hospital Suite E. Linwood Kansas City

Community health talk on You and Your Health

ANAMOSA Dr Leonard Murray of the United States Public Health Service will speak at a joint session of the adult evening school in the courthouse community room Monday at 8 p.m. on You and Your Health. DECORAH A temporary bridge opened to replace the Drake bridge over the Upper Iowa river after it collapsed when struck by a truck three weeks earlier. WEST LIBERTY PTA meets Monday at 8 p.m. at the high school with State Rep Fred Schwenlgel of Davenport as speaker. POSTVILLE Allamakee county speech and hearing screening survey set for Tuesday in Waukon and Wednesday in Postville. SIGOURNEY Miss Laura Neven attends the Future Homemakers of America national advisory council in Chicago Tuesday through Saturday.

MT. Vernon Jean Strong Europe Linn Grove Here Wyoming Raymond Garside Vic Kleineck Onslow Sigourney Sigourney i Leslie Wilkening Waukon Calvin Shindell Jefferson Township Rochester Markin Roderick Dean Lewis Peterson Roderick Dean Peters Decorah Decorah Rotary Club W. G. Berg Bob Olson E. E. Hagen Charles Allfillish Winneshiek County F. Hennessey Tuberculosis and Health Association Anamosa Leonard Murray United States Public Health Service Drake Iowa River Superior Oil Company West Liberty tThe Parent Teachers Association Fred Schwenlgel Davenport Postville Allamakee County Laura Neven National Advisory Council of the Future Homemakers of America Chicago

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Sun Gazette Methodist W.S.C.S Ray Starry Margaret Paul Marion Linn Tom Jefferson Presbyterian Church Mary Circle Diana Fret Diana Fret Club L. S. Dove Frank LeBarge Adv Fern Spence Health Studio Ivanhoe Club Ivanhoe «Club Donald DeVault Norman J. Waffle Dickey Lakeside Literary Lakeside .Literary Club Walter Potter M.E.O. Club Walter Bensch Sorg Lo Sale Edison’s.—Adv Excelsior Excelsior Agricultural and Literary Club Marion Rural School Clem McGowan Lutheran Ladies St. Paul’s R.A.M Frank Nye Harry United States Shenandoah Lovelace Taft Missouri Truman Stevenson Ike Shenandoah Pass Ben F. Jensen Art League of Women Voters Johnson County Iowa House Thomas E. Martin G. M. Ludwig Tiffin Clair A. Williams Danville Scott Swisher Iowa Briefs Cue College Hickock Hall John Reynolds Holsinger Center Point Toddville Daniel Holsinger Charles Holsinger Carl S. Holsinger Robert Holsinger Robert Holsingers Gary Waynesboro Walkers Drug Center Richard Hudnut Cook's Osco Drug W. L. Walker Amphogel Bayer Bobbie Nash Coffee Magnesia Deans Pills Rockford Third Avenue Lady Esther Penn
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