Weekend visitors and college music events noted
Evelyn Sorden of Iowa Wesleyan College spent the weekend with the Sordens in Ow. Karl Libe visited Mt. Pleasant for a State Farm district meeting and received a production award. The University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra and chorus performed Christus in three programs with Ruth Dupuis among attendees. The Iowa Wesleyan college band directed by Raymond Crilley featured Evelyn Sorden in Mt. Pleasant. Mrs A D Cain of Brighton returned from Miami after five months. Local students and families attended music contests and vesper services across Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Sorden
Ow Wesleyan College
Mrs
Milo Sorden
Karl Libe
Mt. Pleasant
State Farm
Mr. Libe
W. RB. Dupuis
Iowa City
University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra
Christus
Frank Liszt
Ruth Dupuis
Milo Seorden
Iowa Wesleyan College Band
Raymond Crilley
A. D. Cain
Brighton
Miami, Fla
Labor Victory and Labor Policy in Defense Era
Labor action and wage gains surface as National Steel announces ten cent hourly increases for 21 000 workers effective April 1 1940. Secretary Perkins testifies urging continued conciliation and opposes anti strike bills while noting labor and management collaboration can lift defense production and protect workers. OFM director Biggers says mass production of key war materials is within 100 days, highlighting urgency nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Steel Corporation of
Pittsburg
National Steel
Perkins
Washington, D. C
Frances Perkins
House Military Affairs Committee
John Biggers
OFM
United States
Wallace Appointed Supervisor in State Vital Statistics
Pollok Wallace becomes supervisor in the state department of vital statistics in Des Moines for tabulating Iowa births deaths marriages and other records. He previously served as senate doorkeeper during the current legislative session and plans to keep their home here for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollok Wallace
Department of Vital Statistics
Des Moines
Iowa
Wallace
Senate
Okapia Johnstoni Named After Johnston in 1900
The okapi dating back to 1883 was named after Sir H. H. Johnston in 1900 as Okapia Johnstoni. African Pygmies had called it Oapi, described to Henry Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stanley
Sir H. H. Johnston
Johnstoni
Local visits and travel notes from area families
Mrs. Palmer Wilson of Dallas Center visited her parents the Porters this morning. Billy Ahrens of Grinnell spent the weekend at the Rex Frank home and will stay a few days more. Dr C B Kerr of Ames, after visiting his parents, went to Davenport on business and returns Wednesday. Mr and Mrs George Slosser left for Mt Vernon Missouri where Mr Slosser will manage a tourist camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Wilson
Dallas Center
J. A. Porter
Billy Ahrens
Grinnell
Rex Frank
C. B. Kerr
Ames
Kerr
Davenport
George Slosser
Mt. Vernon, Mo
Mr. Slosser
Raymond Ferguson
W. McClure
McClure
Don McClure
Washington YMCA dominates district swimming meet results
Washington YMCA placed in multiple events at Cedar Rapids district swimming meet. Charles Griffin led Jr. A by winning 20 yard breaststroke and helping relay. Herman Dorin earned 20 yard free and diving runner up. Bob Stockman claimed Jr. A 40 yard free with Warren Goodwin taking Jr. B diving. State qualifiers include Griffin, Dorin, Stockman, and Goodwin. Other towns competing included Mason City, Marshalltown, Waterloo, and Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Y.M.C.A
Cedar Rapids
Griffin
Stockman
Pratt
Shaw
Charles Griffin
Wayne Pratt
Herman Dorin
Hal Longer
Bod Stockman
Warren Goodwin
Lower City
Herman Doran
Bob Stockman
Warren Gooodwin
Mason City
Marshalltown
Waterloo
Local residents share visits and band ratings during spring break
Retha Lewis returns home from a ten day visit to Perry and Panora Iowa while Jeanne Shirk from Indianapolis stays with the Lees during Butler University spring vacation. Rex Frank may be home from Kearney Nebraska after his grandmother’s death. Local families host dinners as Damascus Shrine officers plan installations across Cedar Rapids Fairfield and Fort Madison. Keota Ainsworth and Olds bands earn ratings led by Milo Sorden at pre state contest. Wellman band also receives top rating. Kenneth Lovelett returns from Fort Snelling Minnesota after six weeks in camp hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Whitlock
Keola
Pheumonia
Milo Sorden
Keota
Mr. Sorden
Ainsworth
Olds
Wellman High School
Lyall Smith
Brighton and Columbus Music Contest Winners Report
Brighton three instrumental entrants won first at Sigourney including band brass sextet and Maurice Farrier plus soloists Lillian Kraemer Audrey Helmick David Day Janice Woodhouse and second in several vocal categories. Columbus High won three first ratings at Iowa City district contest for orchestra brass sextette and Jack Boulton French horn solo. other entries earned seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Brighton
Sigourney
Maurice Farrier
Lillian Kraemer
David Wentworth
Audrey Helmick
David Day
Janice Woodhouse
Delbert Hesseltine
Glee Club
Columbias
Columbus Junction
Columbus High School
Iowa City
Jack Boulton
Rowena Edwards
A. CC. Feddersen
Cedar Falls
Genevieve Feddersen
Columbus
Funeral for Mrs Prizer Held in Brighton Presbyterian Church
Harriet E Prizer 72 died at home in Brighton after brief illness. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at the Presbyterian church led by Dr H E Whiting, burial at Hillcrest cemetery. She was born in 1868 in Brighton and lived there most life, educated at Clark deaf and dumb school North Hampton MA. She corresponded with Mrs Calvin Coolidge. survived by two nieces, two nephews, and a cousin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Harriet E. Prizer
Presbyterian Church
H. E. Whiting
Hillcrest Cemetery
Hoskins Funeral Home
Harriet Prizer
Clark Deaf and Dumb School
North Hampton
Mass
Calvin Coolidge
Miss Prizer
John W
Charlotte Moore Prizer
Jenks Ruby
Pythian Sisters Plan Supper and Meeting
Announcement lists a 6:30 p.m. supper Tuesday at the hall with specified dishes to pass. Regular West Chester Pythian Sisters meeting set for Tuesday evening in April, with full attendance urged by the M E C. Presbyterian Cottage Prayer meeting scheduled for Wednesday morning at 9 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iack
West Chester Pythian Sisters
M.E.C
Presbyterian — Cottage
Color links casual and dressy garment fabrics
The piece notes two spring woolen trends casual raised textures for sports suits and coats, and compact worsteds for dressy wear. It highlights three models: a chic gray worsted jacket dress with white accents, covert fiber suit, and a beige plaid coat and skirt with a plaid jacket and solid beige ensemble.
W R C Luncheon in G A R Hall Honors Shiloh Anniversary
The Woman's Relief Corps held its annual luncheon at the G A R hall to mark the Shiloh anniversary. Thirty five attended as Mrs. O. B. Schmitt presided. Fred Downing spoke on Americanism and National Defense. The group approved buying a flag for Union School and planned an eighth grade essay contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Shiloh
Lee
G. A. R. Hall
0. B. Schmitt
America
Schmitt
Mrrs
Maude Schmoeller
Birthday greetings for local residents
Birthday notices list Donna Thatcher Bar bara Etter and several others celebrating birthdays today. Also named are Osther Hanley Thompson Imma Lauber and Roger Colthurst among residents connected to Wellman Davenport Douglas and Ainsworth with addresses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osther Hanley Thompson
Davenport
Imma Lauber
Douglas
Roger Colthurst
Near
Ainsworth
Not Like His Dad Conan Doyle Seeks Toilet Set Theft Aid
Dennis Conan Doyle, son of the late detective writer, appeals to Los Angeles police after a thief steals a toilet set from his car. The incident highlights a break from the family legacy and prompts police involvement in a local crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Conan Doyle
Los Angeles
Learn the swing technique for bulb planting with a dibber
A simple tip explains using a swinging twist to shape the hole bottom so bulbs fit with no air pockets. With practice, gardeners can master the motion for even depth and stable placement.
23 Years Late Beloved Reader Receives 1917 Paper
Alfred S Kunze of Belleville reads a weekly issue dated April 5 1917, noting wartime photos and the paper’s historic echo. The scene captures a long-delayed discovery of a distant month in a local reader’s hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred S. Kunze
Belleville, I
Hospital Discharges and Admissions Reported
Mrs Beulah Weidner and daughter Patricia Ann of Bridgeton were discharged Saturday afternoon. Mrs Earl Redlinger and son William Joseph were discharged Sunday afternoon to their home on route 4. Washington Mrs Francis Crone of Washington was admitted as a surgical patient. William Wiley of Washington route 8 was admitted this morning as a medical patient. Mrs Evan H Davis of Crawfordsville was discharged today. Dorothy Vetruba was discharged this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Weidner
Patricia Ann
Brighton
Earl Redlinger
William Joseph
Washington
Francis Crone
William Wiley
Evan H. Davis
Crawfordsville
Dorothy Vetruba
Amundsen First To Navigate Northwest Passage
Captain Roald Amundsen led the Gjoa from Oslo on June 17, 1903, reaching the Pacific Ocean via the Bering Strait on July 11, 1906, becoming the first vessel to pass from ocean to ocean north of Patagonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Passage
Roald Amundsen
Oslo
Gjoa
Bering Strait
Ocean
Patagonia
Women Smokers Use More Cigarettes Than Men
A man discards eight of twenty cigarette butts while a woman smoked about half a package of twenty, indicating women burn through more cigarettes per day than men.
Fatalities at Grade Crossings Rise in 1929 Early Period
In the first seven months of 1929 there were 774 fatalities from highway railroad grade crossings.
Missionary Society Meeting Led by Mrs Masson
The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church met Friday with Mrs. W. J. Masson, twenty members and visitors present. Devotionals spoke on Come as an Hager Inquirer John 1 39 and The Way of the Cross, with prayer, solos by Martha Wiley, and remarks on church history and mission work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
W. J. Masson
Masson
Lois Humble
Lease
Leta Glenn
Estella Donaldson
Christ
Pentecost
C. Harry Davis
JD Hi McLaughlin
Miss Tate
Rebekah Lodge Meets At Kalona Hall In Ceremony
The Kalona Rebekah lodge held its regular meeting at the hall Friday evening as 65 members and 21 visitors attended. The Dove of Peace was presented, one applicant for membership was balloted, and Effie Box Vera Brobst Eliza Brock were appointed to the Me F social committee. The Past Noble Grand Circle will meet Tuesday evening with Mrs Harold Gray as hostess. Ralph Zeck Oscar Jugenheimer were the social committee after the meeting, Leona Kos noble grand in charge. 14 sick calls were reported and Marjorie Sorre n and babs daughter are in Mercy hospital Iowa City Dorothy Stewart Allen of Chicago is very ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona Lodge
Rebekah Lodge
Effie Box
Vera Brobst
Eliza Brock
Harold Gray
Ralph Zeck
Oscar Jugenheimer
Leona Kos
Kalona Rebekah Lodge
Marjorie Sorren
Babs
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Dorothy Stewart Allen
Chicago
Circle Meeting With Mrs Wiley Hosts Dish to Pass
The Prairie Flower Mission Circle will hold an all day meeting Thursday with Mrs Are thur Wiley as host. Co hosts are Mrs Glen Fuhr and Mrs Clayde Knupp. Hosts will furnish meat potatoes and rolls. Others bring a dish to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Mission Circle
Arethur Wiley
Glen Fuhr
Clayde Knupp
Finnish Population Leads States Michigan Top With 25321
The State of Michigan has the largest Finnish population at 25 321, followed by Minnesota 22 876 and New York 14 892, according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Minnesota
New York
Didn't Own Horse Paul Revere Ride Lexington Horse Ownership
A fragment states Paul Revere made his famed Lexington ride on a horse that belonged to Deacon Larkin of Charleston. The note attributes the horse’s ownership to Deacon Larkin, echoing the historical anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Revere
Lexington
Deacon Larkin
Charleston
Window glass paint removal using soda solution
A strong soda solution can be used to remove paint from window glass. The method involves applying the solution to loosen the paint so it can be scraped or wiped away without damaging the glass.
Tears found in ancient tomb near Luxemburg
A vial from a 2000 year old tomb near Luxemburg yielded human tears on chemical analysis. The find suggests tears were buried with the dead as a romantic expression of sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luxemburg
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Second St
Y.W.C.A
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Washington St
Darrelloss
S. Fourth Ave
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Noble Grand Circle
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Hall
Friendly Neighbors Club
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Little Sister
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N. Second Ave
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Woman’s Council of Christian Church
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Iowa Ave
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Wade Pence
North Sixth Ave
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Flower Es Exchange
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