Marion Legion elects officers and delegates in 1947 meeting
Ralph R Fitzgerald was elected commander of Marion post 298 with seven months overseas service noted. M J Marchant and Earl Helbig elected first and second vice commanders, A. R McElwain adjutant for 11th year, officers named including Fitz gerald finance officer Floyd Robson chaplain Lee Wilson and others. Delegates to the Anamosa district meeting were Ralph Fitzgerald Walter Hall A J Schueller A R McElwain and H J Rose. A post auxiliary picnic followed with governance of finances, hospital visits, and district delegate plans. extensive notes cover events, bids, and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph R Fitzgerald
Marion Post
American Legion
Legion Hall
Fitzgerald
323Rd Field Signal Battalion
M J Marchant
Earl Helbig
A. R McElwain
L. R. Fitzgerald
Floyd Robson
Lee Wilson
Springville
A. J. Schueller
Alburnett
Glenn Larkin
Walter Hall
Ed Boyanovsky
Tom Wiley
Walker
Ed Koop
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa
Ralph Fitzgerald
A J. Schueller
A. R. McElwain
H. J. Rose
Post and Auxiliary
Cecil Seger
Fay Marsh
A G Beckman
T L. Bosacker
R_ E Leydigh
la Verna Crew
Helbig
Bosucker
A. R. McEwain
Mary Buzza
Harlan Knight
Marion
al Schueller
H J Rose
John Clay
Dayton Lininger
John Larkin
R. M Clark
Litlian Bleakly
Carl McCalley
Ralph Williams
Ways and Means
Chamber of Commerce
Oakdale
Hall
Waterloo
Bosacker
Local social notices and events around Marion Iowa
Daily social items report visits and travels of families such as Ted Heath Ewald Brooks Howe Sigmund and Scott groups. It notes lodging moves in Marion Cedar Rapids and Freeport Illinois and church lodge meetings at Grove City I O O F hall plus a Théristial club meeting with Guam program at Michel tea room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax Circle
Grove City
Rebekah Lodge No. 35
Theristrial Club
Michel Tea Room
Josephine Whitacre
Belle Plaine Hosts Firemen Of Iowa
Special to The Gazette 366 firemen registered for two day Iowa Firemen association convention in Belle Plaine. State Center swept the 24 foot ladder raise and climb and Atlantic won first and third in the 40 foot ladder raise with Eldora second. Alvin Hanson of Atlantic tied for 85 seconds in the 35 foot ladder climb with Kenneth Poling of State Center. J W Strawhorn of Belle Plaine took third. Contests continue Tuesday with a waterfight, banquet, parade and dance. Mayor A C Gieger and Chief Earl Byers welcomed delegates at 9 a.m. in the convention hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Plaine
Iowa Firemens Association
State Center
Atlantic
Eldora
Alvin Hanson
Kenneth D. Poling
J W. Strawhorn
Ukrainian youths league of North America statement
The Ukrainian youths' league of North America announced Tuesday it demanded action in New York regarding a directive to Benes. The brief release cited concerns over governance and requested further clarification from U.S. authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ukrainian Youths’ League of North
New Coe College English and Speech Instructor Named
George P. Grant, a native of Baden Pennsylvania, will join Coe College in Cedar Rapids as instructor in English and speech. He studied at Allegheny College and earned a master's degree from Northwestern University and previously served as an assistant in speech and drama at Iowa University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College
George P. Grant
Cedar Rapids
Baden
Allegheny College
Meadville
Northwestern University
Iowa University
Cable to President Benes Demands Minor ity Rights
A cable was sent to President Eduard Benes demanding minority rights for Ukrainians in Czechoslovakia. The message emphasizes protection and equal treatment for Ruthenian residents amid postwar adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eduard Benes
Czechoslovakia
Will Construct New Entrances For Bldg At Eighth Ave Bridge
After a meeting with city and state highway officials, owners of the Tawa Machine Company and Keeshin Motor Express agree to add a ramp and new entrance on the west side of their building to serve traffic when the new bridge blocks current access. Commissioner Williams praised the cooperative plan as reducing traffic hazards and enabling entry from H street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Tawa Machine Company
Keeshin Motor Express
Eighth Avenue Bridge
Dave Williams
Public Improvements
Eighth Avenue
H Street
Williams
August budget review shows deficits in school funds
The August budget summary to the board of education shows expenditures of 72,934.32 and a general fund balance of 328,239.87 while the school house fund has 3,017.50 spent and 114,383.68 remaining. Several line items appear in red indicating deficits such as 62.06 for compulsory education supplies and 1,270.16 in current penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
District Deficits Highlight School Fund Shortfalls
A garbled financial rundown shows deficits in the revolving fund 2 97727 and expenses for grounds upkeep equipment replacement heating and plumbing repairs with misc improvements and handicapped pupil transport. Despite these deficits the district remains in good financial condition as overruns reflect completed repairs and change orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion Fund
Dismissal Of Charge Closes Bert Lowenthal Case
The charge of failing to report an accident against cigar salesman Bert Lowenthal of New York City was dismissed in Justice H R Churchill's court after motion by the complainant. Lowenthal was arrested in Iowa City after a Saturday forenoon crash involving a machine owned by George E. Sanders. No injuries occurred. The case followed a collision between Lowenthal's car and Henry Bakken's auto in Lime Springs, during which Patrolman Ike Moore injured his shoulder. Bakken was fined $25 for reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Lowenthal
H R. Churchill
Lowenthal
New York City
George E. Sanders
First Street
Sanders
Iowa City
New Yorker
Ike Moore
Henry Bakken
Lime Springs
Moore
Bakken
Sanders Seeks Dismissal as Lowenthal Settles Suit
The case notes Sanders moving for dismissal after Lowenthal settles his claim for under 25 dollars while Patrolman Moore plans a sick leave of one week to ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders
Lowenthal
Moore
Outing Draws Traffic Men From Across the Midwest
The Cedar Rapids Country Club hosts the eighth annual traffic men's outing with about 400 expected attendees. Reservations include 261 signed on from Cedar Rapids and 52 from Chicago, plus counts from Omaha Des Moines and multiple other cities. Events include golf, horseshoes, a driving contest, a baseball game, carnival concessions, a banquet with orchestral music and group singing, and no speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Chicago
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Cedar Rapids
Omaha
Des Moines
Burlington
Milwaukee
Waterloo
St. Paul
Moline
Rock Island
Kansas City
Peoria
Harry Sundberg
Chamber of Commerce Traffic Bureau
Births in Solon and nearby areas
Birth announcements list a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Ollie Ulich of Solon at St Luke s hospital on September 19. A son born to Mr and Mrs Walter DeSilva of 1431 Second Avenue SE at Mercy hospital September 19. A son born to Mr and Mrs LeRoy Wood of 738 Thirty First Street SE at Mercy hospital September 20. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Lyle Herman of 802 Eighth Avenue SE at Mercy hospital Sept. 19 or 20. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Omer Farrell of Norway at Mercy hospital on September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Ulich
Solon
St. Luke’s Hospital
Walter DeSilva
Second Avenue SE
Mercy Hospital
LeRoy Wood
Thirty-first Street
Lyle Herman
Eighth Avenue SE
Omer Farrell
Norway
Kruschen Salts Diuretic Ad At May Drug Store
An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a mild liquid diuretic to reduce baggy eyes and swelling. It warns kidneys are delicate and promotes daily use in warm water as a healthful mineral drink with a money back guarantee. The ad cites May Drug Store and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
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Marion News
Marion Legion
W. G. Koppenhaver
E. Parsons
Lucille Christie
Toledo
Dickey's Foods
Mary Hollingsworth
F. Mentzer
Glenn Bowdish
Postmasters
Harry Pickerill
Lloyd Hopker
Robert and
Dale
Palo
Charles Morris
Center Point
Nick Michel
Central Avenue
A .A_ Hardin
Pelican Rapids
Minnesota
H. O. Allen
Rudd
William Biederman
Cary Club
Alta
Elva Emerson
E. V. Carey
Alice Cary
Clara Wilson
Phoebe Cary
Oca Beall Price
A. E. Blinks
James Whitcomb Riley
Linn W.C.T.U
Linn County
WCTU
Christian Church
Nettie Sisam
Minnie Whitcomb
Rex . V. R. DeJong
Walter A. Shupp
Wc.t U
Charles Forest
Central City
William Forest
Montana
E. B. Castle
S F Cary
Deep River
Handicraft Club No 1
Robert P. Burns
Tenth Street
LeRoy Benedict
Mothers Club
Floyd Emmons
Charles Reitz
Bertha Williams
Colville, Wash
Bess Busby
Hazel Ross
W. N. Foster
Sioux City
John Schultz
Storm Lake
Earl Jacobs
Alice Jacobs
Maurice
Mercedes, Tex
Mrs. Erman Edwards
Maquoketa
Harlan
A E. Crew
Kotex
Quest
Owens Drug Store
William J. Lange
Waldo Lindley
Snompsu
Pnoto, Ralph R, Fitzgerald
Biggef
Erst Fale
Sam
Sumi
Curly
NEA Service, Inc
University of Iowa
Ted Heath
Marie Ewald
Lola Brooks
Effie Howe
Davenport
James Sigmund
Seventeenth Street
Clyde Scott
Jay Albaugh
Hugh Hutton
Claude Scott
Freeport
Ill
Frank Fortner
Elwood Mott
South Pasadena
Calif
Kensington
The
Presbyterian Church
C. L. Wescott
Seventh Avenue
Ids
Marion Linn
Iowa
A. C. Gieger
Earl Byers
U.S
Benes
Coe
Eighth Ave
Chesterfield
Paul Whiteman
ASC. B. S
Paul Douglas
Liccars At
Myses
Topacco Coy
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