Nurse Edith Cavell film review highlights martyrdom tale
A 1940s style review praises Nurse Edith Cavell starring Anna Neagle for portraying Edith Cavell as a dignified martyr. It notes the film’s focus on the Belgian nurse’s humanitarian defiance under German occupation, the underground aid network, and her trial and execution with realistic details drawn from official records. The casting includes Edna May Oliver George Sanders May Robson ZaSu Pitts Sophie Stewart and H. B. Warner.
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Lisa Wmartyr
Nuse Baith Cavell
Anna Neagte
Edith Cavell
Warn
Humanitaran
Brussels
Edna May Oliver
George Sanders
May Robson
Covell
ZaSu Pitts
Sophie Stewart
H. B. Warner
Des Moines Judge Slams Solicitation Rackets in Sentences
District Judge Frank S S Shankland condemned “solicitation rackets” as he sentenced two young men, Lawrence P. Burns 25 and Walter F. Kiser 20, to seven years apiece at Anamosa reformatory then parole. They pleaded entisivity of misrepresenting themselves to businesses as solicitors for ads.
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Des Moines
Frank S&s Shankland
Jindee Shankland
Lawrence P. Burns
Walter F. Kiser
Anamosa Reformatory
Burns
Kiser
Presbyterian young people stage pleasing Sunday program
The report notes a Bright Sunday program by the Presbyterian young people and lists upcoming events including the third annual Bible reading contest next Sunday with judges Miss Flood Leslie Dunlap and Rev Carl Klein. Also covered are city church events Rotary club meetings agricultural conservation talks Y's Men activities ping pong tournament swimmers district meet planning Centennial pictures and corn show arrangements.
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Miss Flood
Leslie Dunlap
Carl Klein
Possible second team joins schedule at the YMCA
Tickets may be secured at the YMCA for all the games at one dollar. The note hints at another team joining the event, with admission priced at one dollar through YMCA channels.
Johnston couple hosts Columbus City golden wedding open house
Mr and Mrs R S Johnston lifelong Columbus City residents will hold an open house on Wednesday March 6 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm celebrating their golden wedding anniversary with a note of community regard. The American Legion auxiliary met Friday evening with Mrs Edna Rock and the club contributed 3 to the school milk fund. Mr and Mrs Ralph Moore have moved from Columbus City to Des Moines.
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Columbus Junction
Mar
R. S. Johnston
Columbus City
American Legion Auxiliary
Edna Rock
Ralph Moore
Des Moines
Mothers' Club Etiquette Lesson Features Emily Post
Wellman March 11. Mrs Lyall Smith and others host sixteen members and four children as the Mothers' club meets at the Smith home. New president Mrs Louis Leepre presides and Emily Post etiquette lesson Introduction is presented. Refreshments follow.
George Unkrich Marguerite Rich Wed in Wayland
Mildred Rich and George Unkrich united in marriage at the Welty home on a Wednesday morning February 28. The bride and groom, Olds high school graduates, will reside on a Winfield area farm after a short wedding trip. The day marked the groom's parents 23rd wedding anniversary.
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Wayland
Mildred Rich
J. J. Rich
George Unkrich
Harold Unkrich
D. E. Welty
Olds High School
Winfield
Town Election Ticket Filed for March 25 Columbus City
A citizen ticket is filed for the town election on March 25 in Columbus City. Candidates include Ira Oats for mayor Harold Graham for treasurer W. C. Davis for assessor and council candidates Harry Hants J. H. Rodruck George Sellers W A Williams and Desmond nuip. A Father-Son Banquet follows at the community building with a 6 30 program by the local Boy Scout troop Morris Flack a Cedar Rapids magician and community singing. Amelia Hinkhouse Moscow has purchased the P F Benson farm near Gladwin and the Hinkhouses moved to the farm Friday.
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Columbus Junction
Mar
Columbus City
Ira Oats
Harold Graham
W. C. Davis
Harry Hants
J. WH. Rodruck
George Sellers
W. A. Williams
Desmond
Morris Flack
Cedar Rapids
Amelia Hinkhouse
Moscow
P. F. Benson
Gladwin
Hinkhouse
Select Winners in Spelling for County Contest
Winners in Crawfordsville spelling contest are Grace Conrad first Joyce Gault second Anna Sommer third. They will represent the school at the county contest in Washington Saturday afternoon. Mrs Donald Blankenhorn and baby of Des Moines visit Rena Clark and sister Mrs Kenneth Coates and Floyd Blankenhorn home. Crawfordsville basketball team played Letts after a Winfield tournament attendance. Name Delegates Mr and Mrs J W Rich Mr
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Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Grace Conrad
Joyce Gault
Anna Sommer
Washington
Donald Blankenhorn
Baby
Des Moines
Rena Clark
Kenneth Coates
Floyd Blankenhorn
Donald
Winfield
Conference plans unification of three Methodist branches
Mrs Jones, Mrs Voss and Mrs Howard attended a Mt. Pleasant meeting where nine delegates were chosen for a Des Moines conference in March. The gathering aimed to unify the Methodist Episcopal, Methodist Protestant, and Episcopal South branches. Men discussed Sunday school work with a Chicago speaker present.
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Joseph Jones
E. E. Voss
Jack Howard
Mt. Pleasant
Des Moines
Methodist Church
Methodist Episcopal
Methodist Protestant
Episcopal South
Chicago
Finnish Troops Fight Last Stand at Viipuri
Finnish defenders brace for a final stand in Viipuri as Russian shells fall on the ruined city. A major enveloping move is reported along the Aey raepaen lake and Salmenkaita river sectors. Helsinki endures its longest air raid alarm of the war from 11:55 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. with no bombs in the city.
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Viipuri
Aeyraepaen
Salmenkaita
Helsinki
Bud
Five Auto Drivers Granted Licenses In Washington
Five residents of Washington passed automobile driver tests yesterday and received licenses. Names include Ray C. Tracy Ernest Moothart E W Manuel John C Westphal and Arlene Robison. Three chauffeur licenses were issued to Leon A Streed Wallace Swartzendruber and Orville Long.
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Washington
Ray C. Tracy
Ernest Moothart
E. W. Manuel
John C. Westphal
Arlene Robison
State Highway Patrol
Leon A. Streed
Wallace Swartzendruber
Wellman
Orville Long
Artisans Craft Wrought Iron Railings in Wayland
Village smithy Andy Schantz builds wrought iron railings by hand for new Cod cottages and Spanish style houses. He recently finished for Mt. Pleasant homes and is making for Washington Lumber and Coal Co. in Washington while others host quilting parties and local social events.
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Ezra Wittmer
Andy” Sechantz
Mr. Schantz
Mt. Pleasant
Washington Lumber and Nel Company
Washington
Jacob Selig
Jacob Koebel
Janet
Hubert Wyse
Aledo
Darlene
Virginia
Don
Peter Wyse
Elmer Short
Stryker
Ohio
Ben Meyers
Arthur Wyse
J. W. Carson
Santa Ana
Calif
Carson
John Worth
New London
Clarence Shumaker
E. J. Shook
Sadie Henss
Lulu Davies
Eda Boshart
Methodist Church
J. R. McKirahan
Bob
Memorial Supper lesson and evening program at Ainsworth church
The Ainsworth churches announce a church school lesson for seniors and adults on The Memorial Supper Present Day Life with graded songs for younger classes. Morning worship at 11. An evening union service at 7 40 titled Mary the Daughter. Superintendent Kk Butterworth reader with Miss Bishop leading a large chorus. Father and Son's banquet March 15 at Coggeshall's.
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Mary the Doulter
A Butterworth
Ottumwa Police Force Sees Rank Changes
Ottumwa several changes in the police department ranks take effect immediately. Police Chief W. M. Hicks announcedCaptain Otto Dobratz resigns as night captain but remains on the force. Captain Carl M Hizdon will take over the Dobratz post as head of investigation and identification.
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Ottumwa
W. M. Hicks
Otto Dobratz
Chet Hicks
Carl M Hizdon
Bureau Ofvestigation and Identificatees
Dobratz
Jefferson Tele co restores full service agreement reached
Jefferson Telephone Co and the Chamber of Commerce adopted a committee report to resolve the local telephone service problem. Owners plan to negotiate with nearby exchanges and offer residents the opportunity to subscribe to shares and preferred stock, allowing community participation in earnings.
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Jefferson
Jefferson Telephone Co
Chamber of Commerce
McClintic Returns Home After Assisting Caregiver
Mrs Lena McClintic who aided in the care of Mrs John Davis during her last illness has returned to her home in Des Moines after attending American Legion conferences while there.
Burlington shoe dealer Droegemeyer sought on embezzlement warrants
Harry F. Droegemeyer a 74 year old shoe dealer and prominent Burlington Iowa Odd Fellow is being sought by police on two warrants charging embezzlement from Washington Lodge No 1 to I O O F and Eureka Encampment He chaired the boards of trustees for both groups An audit shows a shortage totaling 547 Droegemeyer disappeared from Burlington February 6 with no trace found by authorities
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Burlington, Ia
IDPA
Harry F. Droegemeyer
Prominen
Burlington
Iowa
Washington Lodge No. 1
Droegemeyer
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Sportnight
FOX
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I. E. Glick
Wichita
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Pinkham's Vegetable
Jindee Laskes
California
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Joe Thomas
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Mr. Williams
Keota
Willard Lampe
Jews City
Rotary Club
Mr. Hanson
Gan Park, IL
Y's Men
Stanly Zager
Bill Shannon
Bob Young
Bob Shannon
Model-Building Club
Alpha Chapter
Phalanx
Beta Chapter
North Central Area
Lloyd Walker
Maidrites
de Molays
Ex-Cards
Rhythm Jamboree
Ralph Bellamy
Mrs. Johnston
Columbus City Plan Open House
Noble Grand Circle
Charley Schachner
Ralph Bringman
Gotleib Hess
Rebekah
Rebekah Lodge
Nellie Zeck
Carrie Gray
Effie Murdock
Odd Fellowship of U. 5
Rachel Longwell
Harold Brock
R. H. Wagenknecht
Jesse Campbell
Lodge
Edna Wagenknecht
Legion Meeting
Mothers’ Club
Joe Ward
A. C. Gingerich
Ward Home
George Miller
Theo Zillmer
Arthur Rugg
Hostes Ben
Irvin Goodwin
Arthur Wright
Karnie Wetrich
George Kell
Joe Schlabaugh
Bud Nickell
Wm. Wagamon
Dorcas
Mennonite Church
George Haberman
Geneva Richer
Velma Henss
J. D. Schlatter
A. C. Wenger
Helen Graber
Old Rugged Cross
Omer Roth
Omer Roth, Missionary News
Arlene Tsehants
Thurlowe Myers
Mary Fleher
A. R. Meyer
Ed Kaufman
B. W. Richer
Sue Kaufman
Lawrence Henss
Segel Wenger
Frances Conrad
John G. Alliman
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Martha Butler
Nuip
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J. W. Rich
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Wayland's Village Smithy
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Hakrey PF
Drolgemever
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