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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1948
Page
2
Mrs. Oxley 91 of Arion displayed three framed needlepoint works at the Marion Corn Festival women’s competition. Her winter scene of an American farmstead drew most admiration for its detail including a sway backed horse. She says needlepoint keeps her engaged and plans more framed pieces later this winter.
Mrs. Richard B. Watters swept the Marion Corn festival canned fruit and vegetable exhibit taking 14 first prizes. Joyce Trokosh, 13, Marion, won first for canned peas. Carol Jordan, 14, won several firsts for canned vegetables and fruit. Sixteen exhibitors entered 80 exhibits. 446 articles were entered in the fancywork exhibit at the Methodist church. Cash prizes were paid by the Marion Chamber of Commerce. James Rozek funded eight special merchandise prizes.
Mr and Mrs J L Papes complete a two month trip through Colorado and the Ozarks stopping in Wichita Kansas and Lee Illinois before returning to Marion. Mrs Papes brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Lee A Burress of Derby Kansas accompanied them for a visit.
Mrs. C. E. Barkwill returns from Santa Fé New Mexico where she accompanied her daughter Mrs. Louis Rivera and granddaughter Terry Lou. The Riveras will make their home in Santa Fe.
Miss Mary E. Frederick and Kenneth J. Bark plan a 2:30 p.m. ceremony at the Little Brown church near Nashua with attendants Miss Margaret Butler and Max Crittenden. The couple, both of Marion, will reside at 585 Fifth Avenue after a Canada trip.
The Marion Masonic Temple Association completes interior improvements and redecorating. Chapter rooms dining rooms and halls have been cleaned and redecorated and the roof has received a new covering.
Mrs. George W. Self will travel to Rock Island Illinois on Monday to visit her daughter Mrs Kenneth J Bruster and her family.
Dark brown northern muskrat coat in excellent condition priced at 225 dollars. Phone 298R for inquiries.
Mrs Amos C Kohl died Friday morning in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Yocom chapel conducted by Rev C V R De Jong. Burial is in White Oak cemetery south of Martelle with pallbearers Nelson Fink Earl Kohl Lowell Kohl Clarence Kline Ira Hempy and Raymond Stearns.
Onnalee Allen and her mother Mrs Mildred Allen were guests of honor at a Friday dinner hosted by Charlese Birmingham Norma Jean Madison also entertained earlier in the week in honor of Miss Allen The Marion fire department fought a grass fire on Fifth Avenue West Saturday morning Mrs John F Coakley of Aurora Illinois a former Marion resident was a dinner guest Friday evening of Mr and Mrs Willis Jordan
Miss Barbara Fitzgerald of Des Moines spends the weekend with her mother Mrs Mildred Fitzgerald. Miss Sara Nott will be in charge for the Marion news office for The.
Mrs Amber Travis of Marion will be on vacation. Mr and Mrs Dale Morgan of Des Moines and their daughters visit Mrs Morgans parents Mr and Mrs J P Oliver. Mr and Mrs John T Crawford return from three months visiting relatives in Webster City Burt and Algona. Mr and Mrs Guy W Miller learn from son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Melvin Gallatin of Homestead Florida they were unhurt in last weeks hurricane.
Prairie Chapel A. and L. club will meet at the church Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Starry as hosts. A Chicken Pie supper at Prairie Chapel church is planned for Wednesday September 29 serving from five o'clock. Grace C. Koppenhaver travels to Chicago to visit relatives. Florence Gritzmer of Cedar Rapids, a former English exchange teacher, will share experiences.
Past Noble Grands Association will entertain at 6 30 p m Friday for the annual guest day picnic in 1 0 C F hall. Officers will be hostesses and the usual picnic requirements will be necessary.
The final games of the junior softball series occur today at 2 PM on the softball field. Bailey's team faces the Shamrocks in the opener, followed by a Shamrocks versus Springville matchup. Friday Art Club hosts Mrs Archie Conklin for a dessert luncheon at 1 30 PM.
The newly formed Marion Parent-Teacher Association schedules its organizational meeting for 7 45 p m Tuesday in the Lincoln auditorium.
Community announcements list upcoming meetings at churches and lodges, a book talk by Dr. Marcus Bach in Davenport, and various marriages and civic notices. Area events cover Cub Scout activities, a water-rate ordinance vote, council appointments, and a set of cathedral chimes in Decorah.
Des Moines mayor says Army Engineers official indicated action toward constructing the Howell site dam will begin within six months barring delays. Project costs top 48.5 million dollars with 1 million allotted for preliminary work and land acquisition to start soon.
Des Moines AP Polk county grand jury declined to indict Harold W. Maupin a 25 year old Black musician on a charge of assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury Maupin had been held in jail for three weeks in February for questioning in the death of Anne McGrevey 44 found burned in her home January 30 The charge was brought by Miller 25 McGrevey's son who said Maupin assaulted him on January 6 The grand jury reported Friday
Traer resident Tanner received the Bronze Star Medal from Secretary of the Army Kenneth Royall for meritorious ground combat in Germany. Inducted spring 1944, he was reported missing in December 1944 and later captured by Germans. He later worked at Traer Lumber, is married, and has five children.
Three Iowa students are among 162 awarded AEC research fellowships by the Atomic Energy Commission. The awards bring total graduate fellows to 206 for the 1948 49 year. Recipients: Robert E. Holland University of Iowa Iowa City Spencer Macy Ames Philip Malmber University of Iowa Iowa City. Wellsman Mr and Mrs Mahlon Yoder celebrated their golden wedding with a family dinner and open house.
Do you feel bloated after meals. find relief with SSS Tonic said to increase gastric juice flow. Medical tests claim the tonic aids non organic stomach disturbances, promising cheer and better sleep. Available at stores with 885 Tonic noted.
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