Marion teachers accept two weeks pay cut for next year
The Marion school board and teachers agreed to reduce salaries by amounts tied to a two weeks and one day unpaid period, aiming to save funds after a five month review. A voluntary per month cut by Bapt Vernon of thirty dollars for ten months was noted. Many local events and notices followed, including club meetings, games, and a band concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Vernon
Marion
Iowa
Marion Board of Education
Marion's 93rd Birthday Traces Town Roots and Growth
Marion marked its 93rd anniversary with a look back at its naming after General Francis Marion and the early settlement led by William K. Farnsworth. The survey and lots sale occurred in 1839, with churches, schools, newspapers, a jail, a fire department, and the first bank all shaping a growing community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Francis Marion
William K. Farnsworth
Marion Institute
Linn County
W. K. Farnsworth
Isbell’s Grove
Irish Hill James
Preston
Prior Scott
Lyman Strong
J. W. Bassett
Rufus Lucore
John C. Berry
James Willis
Hosea Gray
John Margrave
Aaron Moriarty
James and Henderson Smith
Samuel Ross
Henry Thompson
Ephriam T. Lewis
A.B. Mason
James Blackman
Brodies
Levericks
Norris Cone
Norman
George
John Ives
Ira Wilson
Addison Daniels
Samuel Durham
W. L. Winter
Rochester
Muscatine
Bartletts Return From New Sharon Visit Mrs Pene Sister
The Bartlett party has returned from New Sharon after visiting Mrs. Pene and sister Mrs. Perry Trim rel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett
New Sharon
Pene
Perry Trimrel
Marion Farm Bureau to entertain Marion business men
The Marion Township Farm Bureau hosts a program in Memorial hall on Thursday for local business and professional men. Refreshments are included as talks highlight Farm Bureau activities, plus performances by Prairie Chapel Methodist church youth and Four-H members, with speeches by Roscoe Blinks and Willis C. Sheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Marion Township
Memorial Hall
Farm Bureau
Prairie Chapel Methodist Church
Roscoe Blinks
Iowa
Willis C. Sheets
Linn County
Music
Co. B. PF
New York Photographer Opens Studio In Marion
Harry C. Lansell of New York has opened a studio in Marion after buying the Ellson place. He has photography equipment for home use and will offer porcelain miniatures, hand painted in oil, and a doreotype with a gold background. Lansell, formerly with Victor Talking Machine in photography and sales, spent boyhood in Cedar Rapids and now resides with his mother there. Mrs. Lansell will join him later. Grapes Are Ripe in the Good Things to Eat column of The Gazette Want Ad section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Lansell
New York
Ellson
C. C. Ellson
Lansell
Victor Talking Machine Company
Marion
Mr. Lansell
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
High School Classes Elect Their Officers
All except the freshmen at Marlon high school elected officers last week. Sponsors are Mrs. Ina Bragg for the senior class, Miss Vera Wood for the juniors, and Miss Ruth Rummens for the sophomores. Senior officers: Galen McDouglass president, Reva Nelson vice president, Mary Lockwood secretary, Melvin Dykes treasurer. Junior officers: L Melvin Oldfather president, Warren Hunter vice president, Allen King secretary, George Oxley treasurer. Sophomore officers: Joseph Burrows president, Donovan Goodyear vice president, Robert Widger treasurer, Ruth Murphey secretary. High school enrollment is 342, the largest to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlon High School
Ina Bragg
Galen McDouglass
Reva Nelson
Mary Lockwood
Melvin Dykes
Hervey Shutts
L. Melvin Oldfather
Warren Hunter
Allen King
George Oxley
Vera Wood
Joseph Burrows
Donovan Goodyear
Robert Widger
Ruth Murphey
Ruth Rummens
Z T Kramers Celebrate 59th Wedding Anniversary in Marion
Mr and Mrs Kramer longtime Marion residents celebrate their fifty ninth anniversary with a noon picnic and telegrams from their sons Bert and Lloyd of Portland Oregon. They are 82 and 78 enjoying good health as relatives and friends send greetings and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kramer
Marion
Bert
Lloyd Kramer
Fortland
Mr Kramer
Community groups plan events and gatherings in Marion
A busy schedule of local club picnics church meetings and social visits fills the week. Events include a Dry Creek club wiener roast in Jesse Wilson pasture with 75 attendees a Christian Endeavor gathering led by Miss Annie Laura Davidson and a lecture by J M Wright at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry Creek
Christian Church
Christian Endeavor
Annie Laura Davidson
J. M. Wright
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Iowa
Hervey Shutts
Bernadine Sies
Gerald Gordon
Davenport
Thusia Davis
Clement Bausch
Freeport
Ill
Ami Allen
Chicago
Marion
Harold Peck
Springville
Lester Peck
Arthur O’leary
Mattie Lassen
United Brethren Church in Toledo Marks 60th Anniversary
The United Brethren church of Toledo observes its sixtieth anniversary with a homecoming for former pastors and former members now living in other communities. Dr. Mr. Drury, a former third pastor, is among expected visitors. Three services are planned during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ins
United Brethren Church of
Mr. Drury
Halambek Sisters Set Violin and Voice Recital Debut
The Halambek sisters will debut at Coe College chapel in a benefit recital hosted by St. Ludmila's church. Joan studies Latin and algebra and has played with noted teachers, while Jeanne vocalizes scales from age five and has directed a church choir in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halambek
Coe College Chapel
St. Ludmila’s Church
Hampton
Town
Joan
Alexander Zukowsky
Chicago Symphony
Roderick White
Ruggiero Ricci
Yehudi Menuhin
Pacific
Jeanne
St. Joseph's
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Kraschel addresses Atkins Day celebration in Harlan
Harlan Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor Krischel spoke to about 1000 attendees at Atkins Day. He attacked state and national administrations for bank bonds and tariff policies, citing Iowa banks’ exposure to foreign paper and reciprocal tariffs abroad. The event featured a concert, stunt flying, games, races, dances, and a chicken supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkins
N. G. Kraschel
Harlan
Iowa
Kraschel
Walter R. Hutchison
Linn County
Atkins Band
Bob Nelson
Bob Strait
Cedar Rapids Airport
Newhall
Strawberry Point Auxiliary and DAR Activities Noted
The Strawberry Point area reports a meeting of Auxiliary Unit No. 218 at Inger park with Bertha Kleinlein presenting the county meeting agenda for Oct 11. DAR members from Strawberry Point and Independence attend a Wednesday gathering with Mrs Emma Hood at Independence, including readings by Ruth Gallentine and a piano number by Helene Harwood. BERTRAM Floyd Kitchen birthday surprise hosted by local friends ends the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inger Park
Bertha Kleinlein
Independence
Louise Gipper
Anna Preston
Florence Courtnage
Edith Bowman
Blanche Campbell
Gusta Hamlett
Nettie Jenkins
Mary Knight
Daughters of the American Revolution
Emma Hood
Lucy Kramer
Ruth Gallentine
Edgar Guest
Helene Harwood
Harriet Lake
Mesdames
Harriet Harwood
Ollie Cole
Edith Matthews
Lucile Dunfrund
Bertram—Floyd Kitchen
George D. King
C. C. Berry
Hugh Roberts
Byron Wetzel
Fern
Olive
Iva Mae
Pauline
Fred Lake
Floyd Kitchen
Darrell
Doris
September Term of Court Opens Monday
The September term of district court will open Monday at 9 a.m. Motions hear in morning, grand jury at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday includes law and equity assignments and defaults. Petit jurors summoned at 9 a.m. Sept. 20. Grand jurors named: J. W. Brown Springville, J. M. Hutchinson Cedar Rapids, George Laird Cedar Rapids, F. W. Lindahl Jackson township, A. P. Munson Marion, B. H. Neal Linn township, Dan Ossman Grant township, L. E. Parkyn Fairfax township, Walter E. Quaas Otter Creek, S. O. Stamy Monroe, Frank Thompson Spring Grove, J. F. Wager Maine.
Earlville Marriage Announcement and church notices
Earlville residents learn of the marriage of Miss Helen Michaels daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Brown of Washington to the Rev R Maynard Bell son of Mr and Mrs Frank Bell of Earlville on September 1 in Washington. They plan to reside at Preston after September 15 where Bell serves as pastor of the Methodist church. Bell is a Cornell college graduate from Mount Vernon. Mrs Ben Holscher was elected president of the W F M S of the Methodist church with officers including vice president Mrs Henry Bergman secretary Miss Ruth Klaus treasurer Miss Maude Marley mite box secretary Mrs W I Millen extension secretary Mrs W J McMillin and pianist Mrs Roy Koeneke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Michaels
George W. Brown
Washington
R. Maynard Bell
Frank Bell
Earlville
Preston
Methodist Church
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Ben Holscher
W F. M
Henry Bergman
Ruth Klaus
Maude Marley
W. I. Millen
W. J. McMillin
Roy Koeneke
Beauty and sales job ads clutter local paper
Classifieds list beauty parlors with addresses and phones, plus aggressive sales positions. Versatile notices include permanent wave prices at Frederic Standard Wave and Mona Beauty Shop, job pitches from The American Art Works and Delon Co, and direct selling openings in Cedar Rapids and Dayton with earnings promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Luchy
16Th Ave
Mona Beauty Shop
4Th Ave
Evelyn Thomas
Newman's
3Rd St. NE
Marie Stewart
Aes
Employment opportunities and sales positions advertised
Multiple want ads seek male help in sales and representatives for clothing and consumer goods, with high pay and bonuses. Opportunities include direct to consumer shirt makers, local route sales, and automotive products. Addresses include Broadway New York and Des Moines. other listings note commissions, free samples, and no investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyphers Card Co
Pearl
Buffalo
N. Y
Doehla
Fitchburg
Masa
Pickwick
Dept
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Aylair Styles
Cincinati
Marford
Fourth Ave
New York City
Cincinnati
West Washington St
Chicago
Mary Rose
Ohnio
Gazette Deep
Ash
American Art Works, Inc
Coshocton
Ohio
DELON
Cedar Rapids
Fyr-Fyter Company
Dayton
Watkins
Marion and
Belle Plaine
J R
D-54
Winona
Minnesota
Hoover
New York
Mallory
Liberal Commission
Gazette
Quaker
Broadway
Fermae
Blair Laboratories
Lyndic Ure
Cts
Runkel Bros., Inc
Drew
Merchants Bank
Care Gazette
All America
Ravense Wood
Carlton Mills
Fifth Ave
J. Robinson
Adams
Des Moines
Kokomo
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Marion News
The
Brary
J. M. Walters
Marion Merchants
Manchester
Legion Park
E. J. Esgate
Helen
Edith Esgate
Arthur Esgate
Washington, D.C
Marionette Four H
Thomas Park
Shelton Greer
Jimmy
Houston
Tex
Mrs
W. J Greer
Bobby
Dorothy Runkle
Anamosa
A. B. Black
la Verna Titus
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars Band of
Charles A. Patten
Police Chiefs
Dubuque
Grace C. Koppenhaver
James Logan
Biesicker Monument
First Church
Court House
Mr. Ingham
Presbyterian Church
J. Stockel
Mary Ross
Congregational Church
Elihu Ives
Church of Christ
McConnell
Prairie Star
Azor Hoyt
Register
S. W. Rathbun
Marion Sentinel
Independent
Linn County Independent
Pilot
Free Press
Sentinel
Luman Strong
Martindale
David Woodbridge
S. H Tyron
F W. Tailor
James Cummins
Leonard Bardwell
C W Phelps
Magnus Holmes
Henry Ristine
Norman Owen
George Greene
Julius Sanford
Masons
Marion Lodge
A. F
A. M
William Abbe
Osceola Lodge
I. M. Preston
Noble Grand
Sabula, Ackley and Dakota
Indian Creek
Richard Thomas
Hiram Beales
First National Bank
Joseph Mentzer
George Cone
Cone
Porter Earl
Marion Farm Bureau
Hallwood Cafe
Z.T. Kramers
Edward Manson
Tuckabache Club
Anna Jordan
George Wolfe
Philadelphia
Lincoln
Neb
Letty Williams
Marion Shakespeare Club
H. G. Stitzel
Mother's Club
Lion Chapter
Order of DeMolay
Masonic Temple
Stitzel
Marion Lions Club
Rural Garden Club
C. C. Scott
A. Bartlett
Paul Holst
Dale
Wayne
Grove City
Rebekah Lodge
Mon- Lea
1.C. O. F.all
Ladies Aid Society
Carrie Reichert
Gleaners Division
Norris Stewart
the Guardian
Fred Lang
Marion Linn
J. J. Ives
J. T. Gallivan
Linn
C R. Creglow
Circle
Morris Lowry
Marshalltown
H. R. Livingston
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Capella Blue Birds
United Brethren
Joan and
Jeanne Halamicek
Strawberry Point
Memoriam
James L. Jakubec
James, Jr
7Th St
Loop Dist
Mike
Dial
Kissich’s
Parker
Act News
Richards College
Messinger & Son
Granby
M. Scheer
Mic
Maid Rite Barr
Iowa Loan CO
Iowa City
Mullin
H. L Felereisen
California
Cleveland
Kenwood
St. Paul
Duluth
Swisher
Eddie Strait
Whoopee John
New Ulm
Minn
Sten
Viking Accordion Band
B.s.hall
C. Rapids
Thornwood
Sprineville
Clyde Grant
Lincoln Park
Mckress
Helene Beauty Shop
Marcels
Thomassen Beauty Shop
3Rd Ave
Paris Academy of Beauty
Jat Ave
Hawkeye Tin Shop
Holland
Furnace CO
Andrew
W. Russell
Paul's Place
Sth
Ave
A. Fay
Ayvenings
COE
Business College
Ean Gasette de Dees Feleadin
Seren
Com& Tagl
Paew Watt
Gseest
Rapid Employment Agency
Deep River
the Gazette
Trau Alent
Peine Wade
McConnon & Company
Elmira
Rhodes
Pendleton
M-11
St. Louis
Bluebird Studios
Fitchburs
Mass
Albert Milla
Monmouth
BIG Money
Campaian
Mite Character Co
Herndon
Michigan
Sperry
Scientific
Sycamore
Bertha Peters
Care M
Korni
John Bucklin
First Ave
E. Eleanor Hotel
Peece
Franklin Institute
Gertrude Morton Brown
Althoa Studio
Kresco Ride
Hudson Brougham
G. Brudson- Essex CO
20Th Ave
Ford
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