Westfield News Highlights Christmas and Local Gatherings
Special correspondence from Westfield reports greetings for a bright New Year and a long list of holiday events. Mrs Lorne Ross hosted a Busy Bee Christmas party with gift exchanges and plans for Christmas baskets. Numerous local families and guests traveled for holidays, a large Westfield school program received praise, and a Congregational church group sang carols at homes. A community dinner is set for December 29 at the Congregational church with a Mayflower choir planned for the afternoon.
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Westfield
UPB
L. Landmark
Iowa City
Lorne Ross
Busy Bee Club
Art Anderson
Irene ‘Landry
Anne Lyle
Paul ‘Lilly
Albert Harrington
Maxine Shearer
Fay Shearer
Sioux City
Albany
Georgia
Lenert ‘Anderson
South
Elmer Anderson
Town
Congregational Church
Mayflower Congregational Church
A. J. Thornton
Earl Sullivan
Dennison
Iowa
Robert Trefren
Wynot
Nebra
Arthur Adams
Tommy
Hobson
Mont
P. F. Tracy
Omaha
Mabel Lilly
Bernard Beaubien
Storm Lake
Philip Beaubien
Philip Beaubien, Sr
Marietta Anderson
Yateses to Visit City for Several Days
Jr. and Mrs. Fred Yates plan a multi day visit to the city, staying at an area residence and attending local events during their stay.
Milnerville Mention Highlights Local Holiday Movements
Special correspondence notes Mr and Mrs Harlan Allen of Des Moines plan a holiday stay with Mrs Allen’s parents in Milnerville and Sioux City before moving to Pueblo in January. It's a bustling week with post nuptial shower plans for Mrs Alex Kurfuss and numerous community updates including market activity, funeral attendance, and local club meetings.
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Harlan Allen
Des Moines
Ind
W. W. Logan
Sayles School P T A Postponed Until Further Notice
Lake View Breezes reports Sayles school P T A meeting postponed until further notice. Mr and Mrs Walter Meeves of Arion Iowa visited Wm Meeves home last Thursday. Sayles Y C L elected new officers with Betty Ann Harkness as president and a vice president named.
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Sayles School P.T. .A
Walter Meeves
Arion
Iowa
Wm. Meeves
Way Back Yonder Interesting Items
The county board of supervisors visited Omaha last week to view the Omaha Hydraulic Pressed Brick Co. plant as it seeks to supply brick for Plymouth county's new courthouse. Born a son to Mr and Mrs Sam Buchter south of town December 21, 1900. Akron census shows population 1029, up from 494 in 1890. Public gatherings in Akron banned due to smallpox. Vaccination orders issued for all residents of Portland township over age one. Akron Produce Market prices for December 27, 1900: Wheat No 1 60c No 2 57c, Oats 18c, Corn 24c, Rye (data cut).
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County ‘Board of Supervisors
Omaha
Omaha Hydraulic Pressed ‘Brick ‘Co
Plymouth County
New
Court
Sam Buchter
Town
Iowa
Akron
Board of ‘Health
Portland Township
Market Prices Latest Feed and Livestock Rates
Barley 400, Hay 30c, flax 1.40, Hogs 4.40 to 4.50, Cattle 3.00 to 3.25, Stockers 3.50, Poultry Hens Bloc Roosters 2c Turkeys 8c, Guinea 4c, Spring Chickens 4c, Eggs 20c, Butter 15 to 17c, Potatoes 50c.
Christmas Day 1910 Snowless in Akron and Postal Savings Plans
Christmas Day 1910 passed with little snow as a previous flurry faded. Akron's new electric system shipment arrived last Friday and linemen are busy stringing lines. Decorah to establish the town's first postal savings bank on January 3 1901 with plans for one in each state and possible nationwide expansion if popular and successful.
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Akron
Decorah
Born A Son To Mr and Mrs Carroll Hamilton
Born a son to Mr and Mrs Carroll Hamilton northwest of town on December 28 1930. The weather on Christmas Day was mild but cloudy and threatened snow. It has been an exceptionally fine fall and early winter with only a few light snows and no severely cold weather. A good sized crowd attended an amateur boxing program at the Akron opera house. High boxing events made up the card and were greatly enjoyed. An apparent attempt to rob the A Weidenfeller meat market occurred around 10 o'clock Tuesday evening. Marshal Barr found the rear door partly open and nothing of value appeared to be missing.
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Carroll Hamilton
Akron Opera House
A. Weidenfeller
Marshal Barr
Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
An old home remedy promotes Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice as a quick treatment for rheumatic pain. The ad promises relief within 48 hours, with a money back guarantee if no improvement, and credits Thorson Drug Store as the recommending outlet.
Robbery thwarted as would be thief flees empty handed
A brief police report notes a would-be robber startled by a small amount of change left in a cash register and fled without disturbing the till or taking any loot. No injuries were reported and authorities are reviewing nearby surveillance footage.
Injured in Auto Collision Near Spencer
Rev. Henry Weimer assistant to Msgr. Fisch pastor of St. Josephs church LeMars and his parents Mr and Mrs K V Weiner of Larrabee Town were injured in an auto accident on Highway 71 south of Spencer last Thursday. They care over the top of a hill and because of icy paving were unable to
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Henry Weimer
Msgr. Fisch
Car Truck Collision Near Spencer Injures Weimer Family
The crash occurred as two vehicles traveled toward Spencer. Albert Cogdill, the truck driver, was uninjured. All three Weimer family members were treated at a Spencer hospital for shock cuts and bruises.
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Spencer
Albert Cogdill
Weimer
Rofresh Ribbon Assortment At Register Tribune Office
An assortment of Host typewriter ribbons is available at the Register Tribune office. The display promises a range of colors and sizes to fit common typewriter models used by local newsroom staff.
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Rofresh
Gale
Register-Tiibune
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