Birthday celebration at Sullivan residence noted
Betty Ivan celebrated her birthday at 921 Pyanuee NW with guests including Ronnie Dean Young and friends Mary Doyle Margaret Gujiri Norene Stodola Dorothy Field and Mary Radioff in an afternoon gathering hosted on Wednesday.
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Sullivan
Pyanuee
Betty Ivan
Ronnie Dean Young
Cat Ae
Errians
Mary Doyle
Margaret Gujiri
Norene Stodola
Dorothy Field
Mary Radioff
Ales Hosts Sixth Birthday Halloween Party
On her sixth birthday Thursday Ales daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray J Ales 116 Thirty sixth Street NE entertained at a Halloween party. Her guests were Patricia and Marilyn Hay Sandra Fakes Ruth Krout Sharon O Kel Lorene Housel Kathie Miller Eckhart Linda Larry David Kell and David McGuire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ales
Ray J. Ales
Thirty-sixth Street
Patricia and
Marilyn Hay
Sandra Fakes
Ruth Krout
Sharon O’kel
L@nore Housel
Kathie Miller
Eckhart
Linda Larry
David Kell
David McGuire
YWCA Plans Iowa Weekend Conference for Inquiry Girls
Twenty three members will attend the Iowa weekend conference for inquireteive Girls of 3 gt Pe Satur oy and. The theme will Opportunities Ahead with Joe Cooper professor at Cor apa college as speaker. Miss Betty Jones of the local Industrial league is chairman of the conference.
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YWCA
Joe Cooper
Corapa College
Betty Jones
Industrial League
Swartzendruber Hosts Open House Supper
Mr and Mrs G Y Swartzendruber of 1711 Grande Ave SE will entertain Friday evening with an open house supper. Weekend guests include Mr and Mrs Guy Barrett of Idaho Twenty-two who have been invited to share the courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Y. Swartzendruber
Grande Avenue SE
Guy Barrett
Idaho
Handkerchief Shower For Mary Frances Husak
Mrs. Robert Maddigan hosted a handkerchief shower for bride elect Mary Husak at a Thursday evening event on Sev enteenth Street SE. Attending were Misses Helen Hardy Mary Nick Olsen Charlotte Hubbard Ruth Neary and Mesdames Charles Kerban Jr Leslie Giblin and Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Maddigan
Seventeenth Street SE
Mary Husak
Cool Bridge
H Elen Hardy
Mary Nick Olsen
Charlotte Hubbard
Ruth Neary
Charles Kerban, Jr
Leslie Giblin
Vernon
Miss Schissel Honored With Friendly Shower
Marie Schissel was honored November 4 with a kitchen shower at 529 First Avenue. Frances Schisest and Mrs. Klimes hosted as new guests joined. bunco served as entertainment.
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Marie Schissel
Frances Schisest
First Avenue
Bnew
Bunco
Local business groups form 11-day battlefields venture
After eleven days of service on the Des Moines county cattle war the two local companies of a national venture organized by the Good Fellowship club have filed articles in the county recorder’s office. Ray Thomas Parsons and David Nederhiser named as directors. Local market prices listed for wheat corn oats rye barley hay straw hens eggs and calves lambs.
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Des Moines
E National Ceretuenes Tan
I Good Fellowship Club
Sens
County Recorder
Ray Thomas
Parsons
David Nederhiser
Crescent Pew Lodge Honors Two Past Grand Masters at Ceremony
John W Barry and John T. Hamilton portraits were presented to Crescent Pew Lodge with ceremonies. At the national convention in Kansas City C B Robbins of Cedar Rapids was named to resolutions and C Manson to the committee on permanent organization. Local market quotes list wheat 90, corn 40, oats 28, rye 70, barley 60, hay 16, straw 9, hens 18, hogs 7.10, steers 8.50, lambs 6.
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C. B. Robbins
Cedar Rapite
C. Manson
Kansas City
Crescent Pew Lodge
John W Barry
John T. Hamilton
Men and Religion Forward Movement Banquet Set in Mason City
John A. Farmer of Cedar Rapids speaks at the Men and Religion Forward Movement banquet to be held in Mason City on November 17. Simpson College football player injured as Coc defeats them 3 to 6. Local grain and livestock prices listed with wheat 90, oats 44, barley 70, rye 80, hay 17, straw 8.50, hens 8, eggs 21, hogs 6.05, steers 7, lambs 4.50.
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John A. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Men and Religion Forward Movement
Mason City
Simpson
Coc
Lanolin Coat Cuts Weight in Aluminum Ore Process
The process removes paint from trantic ore and applies lanolin coating over the basic aluminum dope, saving about 94 units of weight in the resulting material.
Kenwood Fire Station Erection Delayed By Unforeseen Costs
Officials report delays in building the Kenwood fire station due to unforeseen expenses draining city funds. Safety Commissioner Wes said inclusion of the project may be possible in 1942 as costs strain the public safety department’s budget with a salary increase for firemen and six new policemen and a squad added.
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Kenwood
Gicpeed
Mike Aediie
Wes
Esh
Public Safety Department
Poin Ar
Police Pistol Range Bidding Opens for New Facility
City Hall invites bids for a police pistol range to be built adjacent to the police station. Chief Tom Condon oversees the project which has funds set aside for years to create the facility.
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Con
Tom Condon
Embroidered Christmas Scene Pattern 2637
Transfer pattern for a decorative embroidered picture 15 by 19 inches includes color chart and materials list. Pattern 2637 guides stitch details and illustrations for completing a festive needlework project suitable for gifting.
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Gery
Care Tips For Dry Skin From Dr Mary MacFadyen
Practical nursing guidance warns dry skin ages quickly and irritates easily. The piece advises gentle cleansing with mild soap and warm water, avoiding rough cloths, and applying oil or lanolin creams at night, plus protective measures against wind and cold.
All Policemen, 12 Radio Cars To Be On Duty Tonight
The city will deploy 12 radio equipped units plus many patrol cars as the police tighten patrols Friday night to curb vandalism by Halloween. Chief Tom Condon urges parents to warn children against mischief and cooperate with the department to keep youths away from trouble.
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Hallowee
Tom Condon
Perents
Yuna
Anon
Condon
Make This Model At Home By Anne Adams Pattern 4911
Pattern 4911 is available for dolls 14 to 24 inches tall. The Cedar pattern department lists a 1941 42 book of new season styles with a smart free hat and bag pattern included.
Q Now Joins Vy In War Alphabet
London officials say the wartime alphabet is updated with Q and Vy to align with the campaign encouraging faster turnaround for ally supply transports. The change reflects a broader push to speed water and air aid deliveries as newspapers note the ongoing effort to support Allied logistics.
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London
Aritain
Advice From Mary Manners To Other Girls
Mary Manners pursues friendship with other girls using flattery and gifts. The girls avoid her but she remains persistent, attracting attention through compliments and conversation. The piece laments cruel teen social dynamics and urges offering companionship rather than snubs.
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Mary
Deer Mise Manners and Mixed Signals in Small Town
A reader asks about dating a local man who has a girlfriend in another town. The adviser suggests staying friends, noting he may not be ready to settle down and might enjoy attention from both. The reader is advised not to rush, keep options open, and observe his actions to gauge interest.
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Miss Manners
Dear Miss Manners on romance and hiring help
The advice column advises checking a domestic servant’s health through recent health cards and doctor notes before hiring or retaining help. It argues for regular medical verification to prevent venereal disease spread and to protect the household, noting cost and effort as worthwhile precautions.
City approves railroad fuel tank extension plan
Milwaukee city authorities granted the railroad permission on Thursday to run an eight gallon Diesel fuel tank extending into an alley between C and D avenues northeast of Fourth Street. The tank is seven feet in diameter and 33 feet long.
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Milwaukee Railroad
D Avenues
Fourth Street
Northwestern Bell gets alley paving OK for cabling work
The Northwestern Bell Telephone company won city council approval on Thursday to pave the alley behind the J. C. Penney store between First and Second avenues to lay additional cable.
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Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
J. C. Penney
First
Second Avenues
Renewal of beer permit granted to George at 113 First Avenue E
A renewal of the beer permit was granted on Thursday to George at 113 First Avenue E. The action continues operations under existing licensing provisions and authorizes sale of beer at the location.
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George
Cour Donald
First Avenue E
LaPorte City Couple to Wed at St Marys Mount Carmel
Klein daughter of Mrs G Klein and Robert McKenna son of Mr and Mrs Charles McKenna will marry at 9 am November 5 at St Marys of Mount Carmel Church near LaPorte City. Attendants are Villanovea Klein and John McKenna. A breakfast for 80 to follow at the bride's mother’s farm six miles west. Both graduates of Engs Center High School. They will reside on the bride’s mother's farm.
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Laporte City
Miss Klein
McKenna
Bngis Center High School
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Kay Ales
Y.W.C
G.Y. Swartzendrubers
BONDE
Mary Frances Husak
Hendryx
John Anderle
Tricia Stephen Aia Robert Ld
Miss Schissel
Neumode Hosiery
Neumore Hosiery Shop
Second Avenue
Second Street
By Laura Wheeler
Mary MacFadyen
Anne Adams
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Procter @ Gambie Company
Mary Manners
Von
Ruth Millet Gasette
McCready
2Nd Ave
City Hall
Michigan
State of Michigan
Luberger
Third Avenue
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