Busy Bee Club Hostesses and Birthday Celebrations
McAlpin hosted the Busy Bee club with eight members and three visitors. Next meeting December 13 will feature a Christmas quotation or household hint and a Christmas gift exchange. Harold Penwell birthday honors at W. Penwell home with games. Thanksgiving dinner at Walter Noble home celebrated David Herren and Bertha Noble birthdays. Large birthday cakes for honored guests were served.
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Busy Bee
J. di Herren
Joyce
Society Has Quilting The Ladies Aid Meets At Tuttle Home
The Methodist church women's Society of Quilting met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. R. M. Tuttle for an all day session with a covered dish luncheon. Also reports of visits and Thanksgiving gatherings across the area include numerous local residents visiting relatives in Des Moines, Carroll, Council Bluffs, and Centerville, with many staying at homes of friends and attending shared meals and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid. Society of the Methodist
R. M. Tuttle
B.L. Clark
Paul Clark
St.Joseph
Carl Moorman
Bridge
A . Lawrence
Pullan
Margaret
H. M. Pullan
Des Moines
W.T. Shepherd
John Shepherd
Orval Shepherd
Gravity
Everett Godfrey
Eldon Roth
Villisea
Burnam Wilson
Clarinda
New Market
M. F. Utter
L. N.crawford
Palmyra
Nebr
J. M. Shore
Will Denny
Shambaugh
Hershell Harris
Jeanne
William
John Harris
Carroll
Town
Earl Martin
Claude Cavender
Walter Harris
Grace Clayton
Omaha
J. B. Marsell
Smith Brooks
Bernice Leighton
Earl Hipsley
Thelma Pullan
Ft. Dodge
J. O. McClurg
William McClurg
T. Keptner
Corning
Cora Raynor
Ray Pitman
Villisca
Daisy Pinkerton
E. F. Abbott
Charles Osborne
Drake University
Eula Dyken
Clarkston
Wash
W. R. Rice
Stacy Steeves
Lincoln
Hobart Owens
Hawleyville
William Steeves
Regular church services and conference dates
The regular services will be held at the Methodist church Sunday morning. Sunday school at 10:00 o'clock and sermon by the pastor at 11:10. Subject of sermon will be Prophecies Concern ing the Birth of Christ. The Older Boys and Girls Conference will be held at Clearfield Friday, Dec 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Clearfield Riday
Program to be presented at New Market church
The pastor and chair of the African Methodist Episcopal Church of Clarinda will present a program at the Methodist Church in New Market Sunday evening, Dec. 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church of
Bridge Club Hosts Gertrude Daugherty and Local Visitors
Mrs. Gertrude Daugherty hosted a Tuesday bridge session with Mrs. Ralph Pratt high scorer. The column lists multiple Thanksgiving and weekend visits among residents of Clarinda, Shenandoah, Cantril, Red Oak, and nearby towns, mentioning numerous couples and families visiting host homes and attending services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
Gertrude Daugherty
Ralph Pratt
Died Hawleyville A J Baker nearly 90 in Page and Taylor counties
Hawleyville notes the death of A J Baker on Monday morning after weeks of illness. He was nearly ninety, spent much of his life in Page and Taylor counties, and is survived by his wife two sons and four daughters. The item also mentions family events and local visits from various residents.
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A. J. Baker
Mr. Baker
Page
Taylor Counties
Thanksgiving program at New Market school observed
Agnes Babcock supervised a Wednesday program with portrayals of Pilgrim Mother Betsy Ross and a pioneer woman plus a Red Cross nurse. Wayne Cary joins the senior class. Six weeks reports issued, science posters won by Lavoy Righmy, Mary Alice Blakeslee, and Jim Hicks. Students dismissed for Thanksgiving vacation. teachers traveled to various towns for time off.
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Gi Yes
Agnes Babcock
Lora Kirby
Mary Alice Blakeslee
Betsy’ Rosas
Lurlene Lewis
Lavoy Righmy
Jim Hicks
New Market School
Holt township meet and local social notices
Holt township teachers gathered at Holt Center schoolhouse Tuesday for Christmas seals and materials from County Superintendent Anna Churchill. Neighbors shared events include card night hosted by Mr and Mrs Clarence Lundquist, Thanksgiving dinners, and Corning football games attendance. Gene Cotter won the turkey drawing. many local families noted visits and stays with relatives around Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt Township
Holt Center
Anna Churchill
Many Like Her Is Goofus Unhappily Married
A humorous quip describes Goofus marrying, calling his wife a jewel, then discovering he could not afford the marriage setting she demanded. The exchange highlights mismatched expectations in a light, conversational tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goofus
Cheerfulness Wiser Far Than Human Seer Poem
A brief excerpt presents cheerfulness as wiser than prophecy, praising a yellow-breeding philosopher who sees fairness and sweetness. The tone mocks fate and care while urging to leave the chaff and take the wheat.
Debate Spinster and Oldbach on Marriage Costs
In a cheeky exchange, Spinster questions marriage, and Oldbach replies he can buy a parrot for $8 instead of marrying. Spinster counters that men still control issues, noting women cannot buy a bear for under $200, highlighting gendered price disparities.
Thanksgiving services and family gatherings in Clearfield
Thanksgiving services were held at the Christian church with a pageant "Light Your Candle" staged by young women from three churches. The article lists numerous local families visiting, hosting dinner guests, and holiday travel including Creston Osceola Des Moines Maryville Sibley and St. Joseph, with multiple households mentioned.
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The
Christian Church
Hutchman
Literary Club Meeting Explores American Women Leaders
The Modern Literary club met Tuesday afternoon with Miss Lillian Busby leading thirteen members. Mrs. J. R. Crew chaired the session on American Women of the Revolution and the Present Day. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Club
Modern Literary Club
Lillian Busby
J. R. Crew
Has Social Meeting The O E S Kensington
The O E S Kensington met Wednesday afternoon in the Masonic hall. After the business meeting a social hour was held with refreshments served by hostesses Mrs U S Grant Mrs Veneta Grant and Mrs Hazel Hartran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. S. Kensington
Masonic Hall
U. S. Grant
Veneta Grant
Hazel Hartrhan
Thanksgiving visits span multiple towns and families
The piece lists numerous residents visiting relatives or returning home over Thanksgiving. Mentions Rev J C Turner traveling to Des Moines forEpWorth League Council with Cecile Canning and Marjorie and Henry Calkin, and others such as Pauline Carlton Dorothy Abbott Belle Anderson Edward Anderson and family, Fred Kokesh, Margaret Jennings, Wilma McKelvey, Helen Abarr, and Dr C J Swan with engaging trips to Des Moines Galesburg Hopkins Mount Ayr Redding and Mount Ayr for holiday gatherings and school obligations.
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J. C. Turner
Des Moines
State
EpWorth League Council
Cecile Canning
Marjorie
Henry Calkin
Pauline Carlton
C. C. Carlton
Sidney
Dorothy Abbott
New Market
Belle Anderson
Edward
Franklin Anderson
Galesburg
Ill
W. L. Mullin
Maurice
Hopkins
Wilma McKelvey
Jesse McKelvey
Helen Abarr
A. J. Abarr
Redding
C. J. Swan
Mount Ayr
Thanksgiving guests visit Bedford and area families
Mrs. Harriett abn of Bedford and Mrs. Zelda Heaton hosted and visited relatives in Bedford and nearby towns. Families from Chicago Des Moines Shenandoah Clarinda and Sharpsburg gathered for Thanksgiving. Several outings include trips to Kansas City and nearby communities. Two high school basketball games are scheduled this week with Blackton and Gravity.
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Shenandoah
M. E. Pace
Jesse Sierp
Clarinda
George Daugherty
Will Harper
T. E. Harper
College Springs
J. D. Mankle
John Mankle
Ed Mankle
Son Eldon
Mary Mankle
Josie Mankle
Lela Allison
Si Conaway
Cantril
Iowa
R. R. Anderson
Harriett Maxwell
Ren ‘Snively
Ed Arthur
William Johnson
Ralph Black
Red Oak
Ralph Pendergraft
Henry Weisbrod
Lester
Mary Jamieson
Fenton
Frank Worrell
Forest Allison
Iowa City
Porter Reed
Shambaugh
Walter Neace
D. B. Pace
Frank Nye
Arthur Gray
Arthur, Jr
Ames
Wallace Gray
la Vayne Ingram
Lawrence Ingram
Ladoga
William Robison
H. J. Eichorst
Yorktown
Clara Duncan
Villisca
Charles Kelley
Mary McGuire
Hopkins
J. E. Fuller
Gravity
Fay
W. D. Peve
Helen Miller
Siam
Paul Clark
E. E. Williams
Bobby
Max Turner
C. C. Carlton
Donald
Catherine
Lois Buchanan
Harry Rood
Bedford
Roy Rood
Leland Calkins
Edward Calkin
Helen Herbrecht
Des Moines
Archie Calkin
J. S. Walton
Osceola
Roy McNair
Wayne Stevenson
Sibley
Ollie Stevenson
Elberta McKinstry
Ginger
Benyton School
W. A
Paul Wilson
P. D. Woods
Guy Henderson
Harriett
Frank Hamblin
Opal Brown
Jessie Brown
Eddie Brown
Edward May
Clifford Young
Earl Farnham
Ethan
Fred Borden
Nellie ‘Borden
Zelda Heaton
Pierce
Newport
Sharpsburg
Levi Walters
Jesse McKinley
Shenandosh
Mabel Piper
Vernon Valentine
Max
Ida. Perdew
Will Mendenhall
Chester Hamblin
Kansas City
Blackton
Senior Class Party Draws Guests At Rutledge Home
This week ends the second six weeks of school as teachers and students focus on tests. The senior class sponsored a party at Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Rutledge home Tuesday evening with each senior inviting a guest and games completing the night. Perfect spelling scores were posted by Leona Blood and Marie Fickess in Grade 8, Ione Foster. Kenneth Carlisle in Grade 7. Alice Fickess, Paul Fickess, Dora Marie Grimm, Jeanne Grimm, Russell Hegwood, Mildred Pennebaker, Maynard Stogdill in Grade 6. Bernice Blair and Dar in Grade 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph A. Rutledge
Leona Blood
Marie Fickess
Ione Foster
Kenneth Carlisle
Alice Fickess
Paul Fickess
Dora Marie Grimm
Jeanne Grimm
Russell Hegwood
Mildred Pennebaker
Maynard Stogdill
Bernice Blair
Dar
Birthday Surprise Honors Mrs Rutledge at School
Mrs Ralph Rutledge was surprised on her birthday anniversary Friday evening by friends after a party at the Rutledge home. Superintendent reports honor roll for the second six weeks including Irene Brown Allan Rutledge Billy Lewellen Lowell Baker Ethelmerle Penne baker and Irene Foster and Alice.
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Ralph’ Rutledge
Ralph Rutledge
Irene Brown
Allan
Rutledge
Billy Lewellen
Lowell
Baker
Ethelmerle
Pennebaker
Irene
Foster
Alice
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W. Penwell
Harold Penwell
Mil
Lewis Baker
Albert
Jessie Baker
Esther Ankeney
Maggie Fidler
Savilla Elliott
Ed Jenkins
Garnett Jett
Chillicothe
J. E. Jett
Kenneth Green
Jake Givans
Frank Givans
Floyd Walkkere
St. Joseph
Marcus Hunter
Harold Mi
Wayne Cary
Kempthorne
McMillan
Abbot
Clearfield
Satchett
Redafield
Youngberg
Essex
Orme
Trowbridge
Corydon
Needham
Mr. Watson
Wallace
Fairview
Holt
Clarence Lundquist
Gene Cotter
George Hewitt
Henry Bycroft
Bycroft
George Bycroft
Will Hewitt
Eldon Parsons
Jim Hewitt
Henry Lundquist
John Angus
Toby Young
Roberts
Joe Walters
Bobbie
Ed Berghman
Lorene Wilson
Elton Hall
Bs Foods
Health Department
American Medical Association
Dell Syndicate
Yme
J. E. Horne
Mary
Lois Swan
Creston
Plugh
Santa Claus
Worley-Levers & Co
ORD
Cummings & Wells, Aucs
Minorea
Chas. A. Moore
E. 0. Dowlin
Gene
Garoutte
Howard
John
Chester
Nevins
Marilyn Pennebaker
Sharpsburg Schools
Ralph. Rutledge
Mary A. Greenlee
Court ‘House
Philco
Edison Phonograph
Voss
Windsor
Chilcote Bros., Aucts
Bedfoed
Hopkins, Mo
H.p
Poland
China
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