Flynn Accuses Private Prewar Censorship in Film Industry
Senate subcommittee hearings focus on alleged censorship by the motion picture trade as writers accuse industry leaders of steering public perception. Flynn a writer for newspapers and magazines, says independent producers must submit scripts to a production code admin tied to Will Hays. Willkie defends industry as eager to present pro war pictures while attacking Nye Clark for political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flynn
Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce
America
Ohn T. Flynn
Nye
N. D
Clark
Wendell L. Willkie
Willkie
Nazis warn Yanks on British vessels
The article reports Nazi warnings about U S ships as part of a campaign to push the United States toward war. It cites Berlin and other newspapers emphasizing the danger of Americans in the British Isles and a proposed return by British registry vessels. It also notes coverage differences between Berlin and the Russian front news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Roosevelt
Lokalanzeiger
Washington
London
British Isles
Obituaries From Calamus to Wyoming In Iowa Rural Notices
Multiple death notices from Calamus Traer and surrounding Iowa towns report deaths, funeral services and survivors. Names include Calamus resident David Neff aged 70 and Elena Kenner 93, with services at local churches and burial at Rosehill and Chelsea cemeteries. Walter Byrnes of Traer died in Sacramento. W. G. Wherry of Wyoming died after 12 weeks’ illness with services set at the Wyoming Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calamus
David Neff
Here
Methodist Church
Rosehill
Mr. Neff
David
Katherine Neff
Methodist Church Board of Trustees
Agnes Kuebler
Vernon
Katherine Raiber
Traer
Walter T. Byrnes
Sacramento
Calif
Traer Congregational Church
B. T. Schwab
Buckingham Come
Chelsea
Elena Kenner
Chelsea Methodist Church
Charles Martin
Kenner
C. D. Kenner
Loren W
James Pennell
Daisy Walton
Marshalltown
George Hall
Wyandotte
Oklo
The
May Blossom
O. E. S. Wyoming
W. G. Wherry
Wyoming
Frank Jamison
Monmouth
Roy Jamison
Burlington
Wallace G. Wherry
J. W
City Hall Notes Brief City Council Session
In an abbreviated session the city council, attended by Mayor F. K. Hahn and councilmen Dave Williams and Wes Benesh, quickly approved a batch of routine matters. The meeting covered standard ordinances and administrative items, with no major policy changes reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. K. Hahn
Dave Williams
Wes Benesh
Fire Department July loss report shows total 1284.09 dollars
The July fire loss total was 1284.09 dollars with no losses on buildings or contents above the insured amount. The report was filed with the fire department.
City Council Sets 90-Minute Parking on Second Street SE
By resolution the council established a 90 minute parking zone on Second Street SE from Twelfth Avenue to a nearby block, aiming to improve turnover and curb congestion in the downtown area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Street SE
Central tavern license transfer report
Report notes a license tied to Joseph F Tytrt of a business at 1002 Pe avenue NE surrendered to the council and immediately reissued to Johan Cork or Ge cued te.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F
Pe Avenue NE
Johan Cork
City Council Considers Ambulance Contract Renewal
The council discussed renewing the Ambulance contract with City Manager Saget Geanehmenh. A vote was expected if the legal form was in order and properly prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Saget Geanehmenh
Petition Granted For Hazel Drive NE Street Lights
A petition to install street lights on Hazel Drive NE was granted. Petitioners argued the street is unsafe and poorly lit, with residents urging timely installation to improve nighttime visibility and public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Drive
Ee Seneeneets Tenn
Chambers Recommend City Aid for River Stage Costs
A Chambers of Commerce communication urges the council to appropriate $200 for partial operating costs of the river stage and stream flow station at the Iowa Windmill and Pump Company. City Engineer Frank Young was involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers of Commerce
Iowa Windmill and Pump Company
Frank Young
Platinum Melting Point Misstated Relative to Tema
The fragment discusses a melting point claim with platinum at an incorrectly stated temperature, noting 800 degrees higher than a referenced comparison. It lacks full context, but indicates a discrepancy or error in reported temperatures and comparisons.
Facade Improvement Plans For Temple Building
The project calls for glass block panels and light color face brick with a stone coping on top. Proposed changes address deterioration of the current ornamental iron and metalwork at the front. The existing stone arch of the temple will remain intact.
Pleasant Grove School No 11 Teachers Meeting Held
Teachers at Pleasant Grove School No 11 met Monday evening with Mrs Olive Uhlen elected vice president and Albee Bliss named treasurer. Mrs Marian Schnei Mrs Frances Wahl and Doris Ford joined the program committee. Next meeting is the second Monday each month. A picnic supper followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove School No. 11
Olive Uhien
Albee Bliss
Marian Schnei
Frances Wahl
Doris Ford
Chicago guests return home after visit to Mrs Pringle
Mrs James A Pringle and her sisters Mrs Anthony Dietz and Mrs Alta Landolf and Mr Dietz of Chicago, who had been guests here, returned Landolf to their home in Chicago for a visit there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Pringle
Anthony Dietz
Alta Landolf
Mr. Dietz
Chicago
Pringle
Landolf
Piggoe bring Tae cream highest prices Fry's Dairy
Advertisement notes Piggoe brings Tae cream at Fry's Dairy offering top prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fry's Dairy
Hitch-Hiker Abducts Wife and Children Near Barstow
J. J. Murphy of Los Angeles reports a hitch-hiker forced him from his car in the desert east of Barstow and kidnapped his wife and two children, a 7 year old daughter and a 5 year old son. A desert towns motorist found Murphy and drove him to San Bernardino while authorities broadcast an alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
INS
Pistol Point
Los Sheriff's Office
Sandino
J. J. Murphy
Los
Barstow
Murphy
San Bernardino
McKinley High Holds First Assembly and Explains Activity Tickets
McKinley senior high opened the term with a general assembly led by Principal W. L. Paxson. The program featured an old time melodrama by Paul Anthony and songs by the student body. Ross Miller outlined installment plan ticket sales, with guidance-group representatives selling tickets through Oct. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley Senior High School
W. L. Paxson
Paul Anthony
Ross Miller
Dean Frish
Fred Abodeely
Leona Sprynel
Janet Lehman
Ted Healy
Don Nedved
Frances Marshall
Paul Perdue
W. Charlotte Penningarrenroth
Verl Sterns
Benny Pi
Ed Ortha Berger
Dick Durham
Praksa
Tea Guests Highlight Balliet Chapter Visit at Mount Vernon
Washington DC hosts Mrs R E Lehigh and Misses Mary and Louise Durham of Marion as guests. Later in the afternoon several members attend the Balliet chapter tea at Mount Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
R. E. Lehigh
Mary and
Louise Durham
Marion
Balliet Chapter
Mount Vernon
Child Study Club Opens Fall Season at Deer Grove
The Child Study Club opened its fall season Wednesday afternoon at Deer Grove, Cedar Rapids. Mrs Everett Gib distributed programs and chaired the meeting. The club will study adolescent development as outlined by the Extension Department of Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer
Local Youth Cast Performs With Special Numbers
Local young folk in the cast include Jean Stamy J O Sheets Theo Waline W Clark Ruth Miller Edward Conrad Martha Ann Young Kathleen Oxley Melvyn Arp and Eloise Hillyard. Special numbers feature an acrobatic dance by Anna Jean Merchant and the solo vox played on an electric Hammond organ by Melvyn Arp. Mr and Mrs Howard Ackley Jenette and Shirley and Anna Ackley of Davenport spent Sunday at the home of Mrs Lizzie Bigger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Stamy
J. O. Sheets
Theo Waline
W. Clark
Ruth Miller
Edward Conrad
Martha Ann Young
Kathleen Oxley
Melvyn Arp
Eloise Hillyard
Anna Jean Marchant
Howard Ackley
Jenette
Shirley
Anna Ackley
Davenport
Lizzie Bigger
Rub Pads Advertised At Owen's Cut Rate Drug
An advertisement touts rub pads that do not stick to 19c. The notice appears in a small local classified style, highlighting a bargain product and a low price at Owen's Cut Rate Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Four C Club Meets at Lizzie Bigger Home
The Four C club gathered Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Bigger with twelve members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Four C
Lizzie Bigger
First Fall Meeting of W. R. C. Corps 126 in Memorial Hall
Twenty four members met in Memorial hall for the fall season. Mrs. Virginia Wild De Vault was initiated. A request from the Children's Home in Cedar Rapids for canned fruit was read. Donations will be received at the next meeting. On Sept 24, donors may leave fruit at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mitchell
Klopp couple to take possession September fifteenth
Mr and Mrs Arthur Klopp of Blairs Ferry road Cedar Rapids own a home at 1510 Avenue NE and will take possession on September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Klopp
Blairs Ferry Road
Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids
Congregational Church Meeting Tonight With Dr Montgomery
Members are asked to attend the meeting in the church parlors tonight at 8 to hear Dr Royal J Montgomery Grinnell state superintendent describe church matters and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Royal J. Montgomery
Grinnell
Dairy products advertised for sale at Fry's Milk Bar
Fresh churned dairy butter cor oy cheese and buttermilk are advertised. Orange chocolate milk is featured as part of Fries Milk Bar offerings.
F ee eee at his home
A fragment notes an event at a residence describing F ee eee at 360 Sixth Street. The readable text provides no further context or names to establish a full story or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X. F.ee Eee
Sixth Street
Voorhies Sisters Attend Red Oak Wedding in New Mexico Link
Kathryn Voorhies travels from Red Oak to attend the wedding of her sister Dr. Virginia Voorhies and Richard Milner of Albuquerque. Advertisement notes Watermelons and an auction sale of John Cone household goods, antiques, at 1009 Lith Street Friday at 1:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Voorhies
Red Oak
Virginia Voorhies
Richard Milner
Albuquerque
John Cone
Neighbors Bale Hay Involving Horsky Farm
Neighbors of Mr and Mrs Albert Horsky bale hay stored in the Horsky barn roof damage spills onto neighboring farms and prompts roof repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Horsky
Mr. Y
Horsky
Cornell Freshman Enrolls as Melvin Meggers Moves On
A note reports Meggers begins his freshman year at Cornell College while another person receives treatment since Saturday for blood poisoning in her hand. The fragment confirms ongoing illness and new college enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Meggers
Mount Vernon
Cornell College
Mrs G Genck and Child Visit with Storck Family
In Kansas City Missouri a Mrs G Genck and her one accompany Mrs Storck and parents for a summer visit. The article notes their journey and family connection in a brief society notice style. The fragments indicate travel and hosting by local residents.
Ida Mae Stevens Arrives in Marion to Stay with Hansen Family
Ida Mae Stevens of Chicago is to arrive in Marion Thursday evening to live with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Aaron E Hansen and attend school recently in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Mae Stevens
Chicago
Marion
Aaron E. Hansen
Rosa Reiter Hosts Marion Nature and Garden Event
Mrs. Rosa Reiter entertained members of the Marion Nature and Garden club with a daytime gathering featuring plant displays, garden tips, and informal talks by local horticulturists. The event highlighted native species and seasonal planting ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Rosa Reiter
Marion
Local Transportation Sale Listing
A partial classified notice lists a Friday sale at 730 AM for transportation items in Los Angeles with contact phone 23-9201. The readable fragment offers few details beyond the time and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Ae
Sale
Dar Rap
Los Angeles
Experienced help wanted in local service jobs list
A garbled help wanted notice lists positions including waitress, maid, route jobs, and cafe roles. It mentions Lafayette Cafe, beauty operator, dish washer, and various clerical and farm tasks, with box numbers and a Fidelity service address for applications.
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Lafayette Cafe
Gazette
Box Ltd
Fidelity Sanpbevenaen
2Nd Ave
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Neville Miller
National Association of Broadcasters
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Bcommi
D. Worth Clark
Ida
Bennett Clark
Senator Clark
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Berlin
First National Bank
Winthrop
Jones
Byron Township
Rufus S
Arley
Walter Morehouse
Manchester
Ida Hundley
Waterloo
Clar
Iowa
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Marion News
Masons
Storm’s
Bert Graves
McKinley High
Conoco
Anna L. Johnson
Trojan Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Elizabeth Brown
An’ Ae Tae Wank
Anna Age - Ae
White
John Leary
Fairfax
Lusgage
Seer
Tate
Pilaer E McKinney
Stannard
Vincent's Jewelry
Srd St
L. Jeweler
St. T. SW
Mason
Priday
Jewitt Ie
Esse Newrpaper
C. Harrington
Harri
Mary Adams
MAY
Make
Des Moines
Epa
S&p
Paris Academy
Witenes
Eae Av
Ek Ee
Ce-Mar
Palisades Lodge
Orden
Geo. L. Karr
Callco & Wood
Sivas
Cali Kasmer
Cal Bian
SR Ban
Tash
Dial
Low Alame
Mee
Eaper
LaMont Purniture Company
Han Hanfora
Calit Ee Senna
Grace Grocery
Faramount T Theater
Art
Schoen
Lial
Inema
Cazette
Fifth Ave
Wood Chopper
Henry Krause
Toddvillie
Porter and Shine Boy
Davis Aners
Ind Ave
Meron Artesinaimethancinere
H. E. Atkins
EXPE
Sunshine
F Ave
Putzier
Taft Hotel
Gazette Mauree Fay Re
Goosette
Pesding & Fuel CO
P. Dial
Resiela Ash
By Galbraith
Trade Schools
tIastruction
Autos & Trucks
FORD
Rude Auto Co
Third Ave
Plymouth
Binue
First Ave
1St Ave
Ave
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