Two Girls Nabbed After Wild Davenport Chase
Davenport police chased a stolen car through the city and into a country road before four bullets punctured its rear tires. The two suspects were Anna M. Wulf, 25, and Mary Ellen Gasper, 17, both taken into custody. no charges filed locally as authorities plan to return them to Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Rockwell City
Reed Phillips
Anna M. Wulf
Boone
John Brady
Fort Dodge
Mary Ellen Gasper
Brady
Iowa Conservation Council Formed In State Meeting
Representatives of Iowa conservation formed the coordinated conservation council of Iowa at a meeting in ecainion. Five of eight constitutional committee members and officers are shown. Front row includes A. C. Dewey Pete Holliday Joe Kautzky Frank Mack. Second row lists Forrest Hagan L R Sheets G S Decker French Earl J North. Absent: George A Wood H L Mann and W H McCauley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Conservation of
Marshalstown
GS. Decker French
Davenport
Earl J. North
Cedar Rapids
George A. Wood
Wateroo
H. L. Mann
Chariton
W. H McCauley
Atlantic
Warns Against War If We Can't Hold Dutch Indies Line
Iowa City AP Robert A. Smith New York Times cable editor said it would be foolish for the United States to enter the war unless we could hold the Dutch East Indies. He warned war entry would be foolhardy unless oil quinine rubber and Manila imports from Asia could be continued. He added reconciliation talks with Japan have proved unsatisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Robert A. Smith
New York Times
United States
Smith
Unithis
Singapore
Manila
Stanwood Boy Lands On Major Bowes Hour
Donald Ropa of Stanwood has been selected from the Dale Ellsworth program on WMT to appear on Major Bowes amateur hour November 6 at eight o clock. His cornet soloist ability earned him a division one honor in New York. On return, he will reach Conadeeth and meet the cast over station RCAF in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Stanwood
Donald Ropa
Will Ropa
Dale Ellsworth
WMT
Bowes
Ropa
New York
Conadeeth
RCAF
Toronto
Marion News Items Preview December Move and Red Cross Sewing
Local store changes announced with moves planned for December 1 and Kruse linked to a Cedar Rapids tractor company. Red Cross unit No. Soee schedules a sewing day Thursday at 10 a.m. to spend the day sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Unit No. Soee
Red Cross
Des Moines Office Workers Bake Bread in Strike Action
Skeleton crews composed of office girls cashiers and other staff worked past regular hours in Des Moines to bake bread. The seven Strikes involve 250 AF of L locals while the national Bakers Union says it has not authorized the action. A Master Association official would not be named describing progress toward a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Angles Company
Master ” Association
American Federation of La+4
National Bakers Union
Eggs Stolen From Sigourney Plant
Between nine and 12 dozen eggs were stolen from the Acme Produce company in Sigourney on Monday night. B C Vallinsky found the theft Tuesday and the main establishment was entered. Deputy Sheriff C V Banes and Night Marshal Reilly investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
Acme Produce Company
B. C. Vallinsky
C. V. Banes
Reilly
Birthday Gathering Marks Mrs J R Beach Date
The 86th birthday of Mrs J R Beach prompted a family gathering at home on Sunday. Attendees shared a cooperative dinner and a day of visiting together.
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DELTA
J. R. Beach
Musical Literary Club Hosts Evening with MacDowell
The Musical Literary club held its annual guest tea at the public library with a program titled An Evening with MacDowell. Mrs. Ruby Ponte chaired. Featured performances included piano solos by Edna Roberts and Verle Breed, vocal numbers by Gene McDonnie, a chorus rendition of To A Wild Rose directed by Rose Wilcox, and a talk by Louise Crawford on the MacDowell Colony in Peterborough New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Musical Literary Club
la Verna Crew
Gilbert Voorhies
Emery Miller
Lula Toms
Macdowel
Ruby Ponte
Edna Roberts
Gene McDonnie
Verle Breed
Cedar Rapids
MacDowell
Peterborough
N. H
Iss Engstrom
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. H n born 1869 in Cripple Bush
Mrs H n, born August 13 1869 in Cripple Bush New York, daughter of George and Mary Mathiews, will be laid to rest in Cedar Memorial Park after funeral Monday at 4 p.m. in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Surviving siblings and cousins are listed. Funeral services set Thursday at 2 p.m. at Yocom chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
H N
Cripplebush
N. Y
George
Mary Mathiews
Lewis Mathiews
Linden
Wis
Harry Mathiews
Cuba City
Martha Barthell
Minoa
Esther Wesling
Marion
Neva Burke
Yocom Chapel
Cedar Memorial Park
Collision Claims Life of Passenger Weis
A mobile collision left Weis dead as a rear seat passenger. Weis is the son in law of Mr and Mrs Will Nelson of Alhambra, and a former Marion resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weis
Will Nelson
Alhambra
Marion
Lions Club dinner to hear W W Foster on locomotives
W W Foster master mechanic division speaks at 6 15 PM at the E V cafe dinner meeting of the Lions club. He will discuss progress in locomotive development. W G Bowen serves as chairman of the entertainment committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Foster
Lions Club
E. V
Foster
W. G. Bowen
Cornerstone Ceremony at Kensington Church Funeral Home
The Cornerstone Kensington of the Presbyterian church will be held at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs F E Manatt 1076 Fifth street with attendees invited for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
The
Presbyterian Church
F. E. Manatt
Fifth Street
Funeral notice and influenza absence in Mount Vernon area
Mrs A J Keyes traveled to Mount Vernon on Tuesday for the funeral of Berem ig E R Lahman. Marion high school history instructor Frea Holley is home ill with influenza, with Mrs C D Burns teaching in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Keyes
Ae Vernon
Berem
E. R. Lahman
Mount Vernon
Frea Holley
Marion
Family treat ad for fresh poultry hatchery sale
A brief ad promotes fresh poultry for the family, listing hatchery contact and pricing hints. The fragment mentions a six pound limit and a hatchery phone number, indicating a retail sale or promotional offer.
Sunday Guests At Black Home Include DeWitt Jacobs Pals
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Black included Mrs. C. M. Jacobs of DeWitt, sister of Mr. Black, and her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Lehto of Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Black
Mr. Black
C. M. Jacobs
DeWitt
N. P. Lehto
Clinton
St Josephs Church Bazaar Ad
St Josephs church bazaar scheduled for Wednesday at 8 00 featuring games and refreshments with advertisement notes.
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St. Joseph’s Church
Dinner Guests at Mc Bride Home
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs O W Mc Bride included Mrs Clayton Murfield and daughter Doris Carolyn Miss Elva Hoffman and Mrs Lillie Stewart of Martelle for a family gathering with dining companions.
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0. W. McBride
Clayton Murfield
Doris Carolyn
Elva Hoffman
Lillie Stewart
Martelle
Neighbors Honor Mrs Willard Haak With Surprise Party
Mrs Willard Haak received a Monday evening surprise party and picnic supper at her home southeast of Marion. Supper was served to 30 attendees.
Nassif Apartments appoints Pearson as new manager
Co. E. Pearson was appointed manager of the Nassif apartments succeeding Walter Hall in a leadership change for the property management operation.
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Co. E. Pearson
Walter Hall
Nature's Remedy N R tablets featured at Owen's Cut Rate Drug
Local ad notes Nature's Remedy N R tablets available at Owen's Cut Rate Drugstore in three sizes priced 23c 45c and 89c. Lists color printed panels and daily specials for customers seeking low cost relief. Brand unspecified but marketed as remedy tablets for common ailments.
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Nature
Owen
Mrs A J Dahn Ends Months of Treatment in Iowa City
Mrs A J Dahn, who has been confined to University hospital in Iowa City for months of treatment, has written friends detailing her ongoing care and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Dahn
University Hospital, Iowa City
Home Visit for Mr and Mrs W K Lothian
A brief note records a few days spent in the home of Mr and Mrs W K Lothian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. W. K. Lothian
Halloween Dinner at Ape Benedict Home
Donald Belster entertained Monday evening with guests Bobby Peck Benedict and George Seis. The group were dinner guests at the Benedict home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Belster
Bobby Peck
Benedict
George Seis
Ape Benedict
First Division Halloween Kensington by Ladies Aid
The first division of the Byterian Ladies Aid society hosts a Halloween Kensington on Friday at 2 30 PM at Mrs. John Gritzner 990 Eighth Street.
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Abyterian Ladies Aid Society
Kensington
John Gritzner
Eighth Street
Marion man named assistant clerk of Linn draft board
Herbert Price of Marion has been appointed assistant clerk of Linn county draft board No. 3. He succeeds Walter Hell, who moved to Maquoketa. Mr. Price began work Monday morning.
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Herbert Price
Marion
Linn County
Walter Hell
Maquoketa
Price
Halloween Dinner Plans by The New Art Club
Mr and Mrs E C ed agay host a home gathering on Monday evening as Mr Fox remains confined to his bed. The New Art Club announces its annual Halloween dinner at a later date.
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E. C. Ed Agay
Mr. Fox
New Art Club
Gas Company Office Window Decorated for Red Cross Drive
The Gas company office window is decorated to promote the coming Red Cross membership roll call drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Halloween recital by Miss Engstrom's pupils at home
Miss Ruth Engstrom hosted a Halloween themed recital at 1160 Fourteenth Street featuring 12 pupils. About 44 attendees enjoyed seasonally themed refreshments as Mrs. Charles Fikers and Miss Bonnie Carey assisted. The program included dances and songs such as The Birthday Party The Three Little Kittens The Farmer in the Dell and Rhythm Pictures performed by listed students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Engstrom
Fourteenth Street
Miss Engstrom
Charles Fikers
Bonnie Carey
Sandman
Jeannine Murray
Doris Eckhart
Joanne Bowdish
Mary Walters
Jo Ann Failor
Georgia Hutton
Janice Fohey
Orlena Mae Iehl
Springville
Yyan On
Fohey
Mrs James A Pringle Ventures Tuesday on Bus
Mrs James A Pringle went to on Tuesday on business seeking services and meeting with local officials. The fragment notes a civic context but lacks further details to specify the purpose or outcomes of the trip.
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James A. Pringle
Royal Bittner Married in Marion Methodist Ceremony
Royal Richard Bittner of Cedar Rapids wed Gladys Patten of Aberdeen S at Marion Methodist Church Saturday at 5 pm. The couple's parents were present and Richard Borchert of Cedar Rapids, a bridegroom cousin, attended. They will live on Ogden Street SW Cedar Rapids. Bittner works as a g ist at Universal Crusher Company.
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Royal Bittner
Royal Richard Bittner
Cedar Rapids
Gladys Patten
Aberdeen, S
Marion Methodist Church
Arthur W. Henke
E. R. Patten
Aberdeen
Richard E. Borchert
Trabu Stationed at Camp Claiborne Report
A note indicates Trabu is stationed at Camp Claiborne. The brief item mentions military placement with no additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trabu
Camp Clai
Mrs Clara Wilson Recovers After Critical Illness
Mrs. Clara Wilson has recovered from a critical illness and can be out of bed part of each day. Tom Cook is visiting relatives in Zwingle. Mr. and Mrs. Roy King sold their home at 711 Third Avenue to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Kruse of Independence. The Kruses and their 3-year-old are involved in the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Wilson
Tom Cook
Zwingle
Roy King
Third Avenue
Lee Kruse
Independence
Kruse
Methodist Church Choir Plans Wednesday Evening Rehearsal
The Methodist church choir will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m for a rehearsal at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Barngrover Residence Sold in Alburnett Deal
Mr and Mrs A L Barngrover sold their home at 1580 Thirteenth Avenue to John Lopata of Alburnett. Possession is to be given February 1, 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Barngrover
Thirteenth Avenue
John Lopata
Alburnett
Manning Andersons Stay Overnight in Des Moines Home
Mr and Mrs Manning Anderson of Des Moines were en route from a motor trip to Memphis Tennessee and spent Monday night at the home of Andersons brother in law and Mr and Mrs E A Lager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning Anderson
Des Moines
Memphis
Tenn
Anderson
E. A. Lagerq
Vernon Mieser Visits Arling Hughes in Missouri
Corp. Vernon Mieser of Fort Leonard Wood Missouri is visiting Arling Hughes.
Miss Ferola Leaves For Huntington Park Band
Miss Ferola who spent the last three months here with Mrs. George Jay left Tuesday for her band in Huntington Park California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferola
George Jay
Huntington Park
Calif
Miss Le Nore Layer Ill at Home on Blair's
Miss Le Nore Layer has been ill at her home on Blair's Street. Her condition prompted local concern as neighbors awaited further updates from her family and medical staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss le Nore Layer
Blair
Mrs Elmer Returns From Missouri Visit With Captain
Mrs Elmer returned Sunday evening to Jefferson Barracks and St Louis Missouri where she spent several days with her husband Captain Nelson amid military life and local routines.
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Elmer
Jefferson Barracks
St. Ico Mo
Captain Nelson
Church Choir Plans Wednesday Evening Practice
The Christian church choir will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m for practice at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
The Male Animal Goes Over Big at SUI Theater
OWA CITY The winter experimental series opens with The Male Animal at SUI Theater. The cast delivers lively performances despite uneven moments, aided by taut direction and strong lighting by Gillette and Seilman. Notable turns include Thomson Ellen Turner and William Lan with solid support from Evans Ziegler Pulnam.
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SUI
Owa City
Thomson Ellen Turner
Thomson
William ‘Lan
Joe Ferguson
H. M. Pulnam
Bojo Brown
Robby Evans
Ed Keller
Board of
Trustees
Carl Ziegler
Dean Damon
Arnold S. Gillette
Hunton D. Seilman
Pleasant Grove School No 5 Halloween Program
Pleasant Grove school No 5 will hold a Halloween program Thursday at 8 p m in the school. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. Miss Myrna Bailey is the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove School No. 5
Myrna Bailey
Tax Martelle Estate Tax Collected in Des Moines
Des Moines report from the Iowa tax commission notes inheritance tax of 4888 dollars on the Hutchison estate and 33547 dollars in related collections. The details reference J Hutchison as a named party in the estate settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Iowa Tax Commission
J. Hutchison
Red Cross Roll Call Opens With Local Chair
Mrs. Walter Robison leads as local chairman of the Red Cross roll call. Assisting her are Mrs. Fred Brock and Miss Annie Grove in coordinating the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing He
Walter Robison
Red Cross Roll All
Fred Brock
Annie Grove
Track Baiter Calls Off His Dogs
Joe W. True of Avoca asked dismissal in district court Monday of his suit to close the dog track at Council Bluffs after previously seeking to enjoin its operation. He said he is not convinced the track is a gambling institution despite the state supreme court over ruling that contention Oct 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Joe W. True
Avoca
State Supreme Court
Iowa Manufacturers Invited to Defense Clinic in Des Moines
About 350 to 400 Iowa manufacturers are expected to attend a Des Moines defense clinic where Army ordnance engineering and quartermaster corps will display defense articles. The exhibits show items private contractors already supply and invite factory executives to assess potential sub contracting work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Iowa
Ordnance, Engineering and Quartermaster Corps of the Army
Office of
National Association of Manu
Keiser and Myers Pass Entrance Exams for Army Air Corps
Bob Keiser and Bob Myers of South English have passed their entrance examinations for the army air corps. Both are students at Iowa Wesleyan College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Keiser
Bob Myers
Army Air Corps
Iowa Wesleyan College
Auto Dealers Association OKs Farmers Car-Financing Plan
Iowa City report says the National Auto Dealers Association, meeting with the Federal Reserve Board, approved a special farmers financing plan allowing two payments at four month intervals or two payments six months apart. Farmers may pay 40 percent down and settle the balance within 12 months. Vern Nall notes dealers expect benefits for farmers' purchasing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Vern Nall
Iowa Auto Dealers Association
National Auto Dealers Association
Federal Reserve Board
Nall
Funeral rites held for Joseph B. Holub 81
Prairieburg funeral services for Joseph B. Holub 81 longtime resident who died Thursday were held at St. Josephs church with Rev W Holub nephew presiding and Rev Stephen Kucera deacon. Burial in St. Josephs cemetery. Pallbearers were Stanley Holub Arthur Kula Leonard Kula Leroy Holub and Ernest Holub. Survived by wife Treasa Bezdek and 12 children Frank Joseph Albert Anton Mike Edward and several daughters. 36 grandchildren and four sisters also survive.
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Prairieburg
Joseph B. Holub
St. Joseph's Church
W Holub
Epworth
Stephen Kucera
J. J. Hennessey
Castle Grove
Father Kucera
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Stanley Holub
Arthur Kula
Leonard Kula
Leroy Holub
Ernest Holub
Treasa Bezdek
Tole Lowing
Frank
Joseph
Albert
Anton
Mike
Edward
John Kula
Louis Kula
Ollie Kula
Raymond Kula
Elizabeth
NYA GOGG Merger To Affect 13,000 Iowans
Des Moines reports the Roosevelt plan to merge the National Youth Administration with the Civilian Conservation Corps would affect about 13 000 Iowans. Iowa CCC camps face disbandment for economy with four camps ending by Nov 15 transfer of men to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Roosevelt
National Youth Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
T. P. Eslick
NYA
CCC
Iowa
Uest
Oakville
Shenandoah
Keosauqua
Lamont
Meador
Soil Conservation i Cherokee
Bedford
Audubon
Oskaloosa
Moville
Belle Plaine
Kion
Solon
New London
Ames
Forest Service
Quarter Tax Revenue Set To Surpass 1940 Levels
Des Moines AP reports that current quarter sales tax returns indicate higher tax receipts than the same period in 1940. Early figures show about 2,000 retailers in Iowa collected around $2.05 million so far this quarter, with last quarter exceeding $4.54 million for an all time high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
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Davenport Police
Phillips
Bradys
Miss Gasper
LDP
Iowa Conservation Council
Dutch Indies
Stanwood Boy
Major Bowes
Chicago
Midwest
Hiawatha
Arron
Federer
Freim
First Ave
Geo. A. Crabb
Milwaukee Roap
Marion News
Ines
Eda Decon Tractor Company
Sigourney Plant
Musical Literary Club
Roy Weis
Sat
Siegel
Second Avenue Southeast
Fine
Josephine Whitacre
Omaha
Gene Farmer
TAX Martelle Estate
Shay
Hinds
Pacquin
Shampog
Army
Navy
Great Lakes
Nya-Gogg
Johnson
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