Last Rites Held for Thompson in Hopkins
Military funeral at the Christian church for Charles Kirk Thompson 28 son of Mr and Mrs Grover Thompson killed in an automobile accident near Hopkinsville Kentucky on the way home from Fort Jackson South Carolina. Surviving relatives include parents two brothers Gene and Ralph three sisters and several soldiers from Fort Jackson attended.
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Christian Church
Charles Kirk Thompson
Grover Thompson
Hopkinsville
Kentucky
Fort Jackson
8. C
Charles
Gene
Ralph
Pearl Harbor
Ma's
Guy Mohler
Bedford
Mary Ellen
Bauline
Hopkins
Conway Social Roundup and Local Fires Near Conway
A community newsletter describes a husking bee near Conway with many attendees and helpers, a minor fire at the Ginn residence causing only slight damage, and numerous social events. It lists visitors, church activities, and gatherings at the Four-Square Class Culture Club Junior Epworth League and Sunday school programs with Santa Claus appearances.
Holiday gatherings mark Blockton social season
Blockton residents shared Christmas cheer with club dinners and gift exchanges. Mrs Elbert Drake hosted the Merry Makers Club, and Arthur King with Mrs Georgia King led the Good Luck Club for a Christmas gathering. Rex Warden and son Junior visited from Powell. Blockton school closes Thursday for vacation. Mrs George Jleckentooper remains in Dr Maines hospital.
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Vis
George Behrernanet
Dave Bartet
Elbert Drake
Merry Maker
Arthur King
Georgia King
King
Rex Warden
Powell, Wye
Grant City
C. M. Duff
Maines
Blockton
George Jleckentooper
Drs Maines Hospital
Betton
Harley Jones Dies In Isadora Funeral Services
Funeral services for Harley Jones, 56, were held at the Church of Christ in Isadora with Rev. C. C. Pritchard officiating. Burial followed in the Isadora cemetery.
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Harley Jones
Church of Christ In
Isadora
C. C. Pritchard
Sheridan Methodist Church
Isadora Cemeery
Ames Visitors and Local Moves Highlight Holiday Brief
Torning fra n California. Mr. and Mrs. Don Ford and on Of Ames came Friday for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Skinner Will move soon to the JW. South property, Mrs. Ida Campbell, Mrs. C. V. Ewart and Mrs. H. S. Campbell were Des Moines visitors Wednesday.
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Torning
Fran
California
Don Ford
Ames
Clyde Skinner
JW. South
Ida Campbell
C. V. Ewart
H. S. Campbell
Des Moines
Weekend Visits and Local Errands Noted in Platteville
Sunday reports note I H Gordell Wilbur and Harold Durfey visiting at Vic Chandler home in Platteville on Saturday. Raymond Rusca and Junior Booker traveled to Bedford on Thursday.
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I. H. Gordell
Wilbur
Harold Durfey
Platteville
Vic Chandler
Ray Rusca
Junior Booker
Bedford
Christmas programs and community notices in New Market
A large crowd attended the Methodist Christmas program featuring the Junior Sunday school. The Little Seven Conference met with officials to plan basketball tourney January 29 30 31 sponsored by Clarinda Junior College. Sergeant Wilson and Blub Nigh on furloughs, and many residents attended gatherings and dinners across New Market.
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Santa Claus
Mias ‘Tyner
Wis
Little Seven
New Market
Dean Herbert Glyn
Clorinda
Clarinda Junior College
Sehuah
New Market Local Christmas Socials and Travel News
Local society notes recount Christmas events at the Ladies Bridge Club and Freshman class party, visits by Mrs. James Brooks and others, and a Baptist church Christmas program. Regions mention New Market residents traveling, hosting relatives, and community meetings in Bedford and Gravity.
Local Residents Visit, Travel, and Community Projects
Athelstan and surrounding areas see visits by Floyd Woods family and Grace Murray, business trips to Bedford and Sheridan, and local bridge construction funded by merchants and farmers. School program at Heali ness church and multiple short trips to Grant City, Geneva, Winton, and Fort Knox noted alongside residents visiting relatives in Florida and Kentucky.
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Floyd Woods
Louise
Sheridan
George Booker
Wv. M. Chandler
F. O. Wilson
Bedford
Forrest Murray
Blockton
Grace Murray
PF. d. Merriman
Worth County
Platte River
Athelstan
Fort Athelstan
Harold Ray
Florida
Melvin Ray
Fern Ray
Bernice Scott
Gass
Burright
Donis Morris
Winton
Charley Morris
Ray Rusco
Fort Knox
Id Allen
Claud Hanks
Hilda Rusco
F. A. Bownes
J. A. Hays
Claude Hanks
Ralph Schuster
Jodine ‘Op Maley
John Cevdely Yd
Tilda 'Tusce
Legion Auxiliary Prepares Gift Packages for Local Servicemen
Members met at Mrs. W. B. Harper’s home to assemble gift packages and greetings for local boys in army service. The effort is supported by the American Legion Auxiliary fund drive and community donations.
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American Legion Auxiliary
W. B. Harper
As of the American Is
Water shortage curtails dairy milk production says agent
County Agent Robert Davie warns water scarcity in cow diets limits milk output. He notes cows require up to 20 gallons of water per 5 gallons of milk and offers suggestions to prevent freezing and maintain comfort, including sheltered watering, heater use, twice daily watering, and consistent care to keep cows content and productive.
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County Aggent Robert Davie
Tong State College
Teig
Roa Cay
Davie
Confine Poultry as Year Advances to Protect Flocks
County Agent Robert Davie and poultry specialist W R Whitfield warn Taylor county farmers to confine laying flocks this year. They say free range wastes feed and crowded houses cut egg output from 125-150 per hen annually, with Iowa average near 80. Proper space and later pullets recommended.
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Taylor County
Robert Davie
W. R. Whitfield
Iowa State College
Iowa
Whitfield
Davie
WPA Trains Hospital Helpers Under WPA Defense Programs
The WPA Defense Activities program trains ward helpers under the Medical Unit of the State University Hospitals at Town CH. The program, sponsored by the Medical Unit of the University of Iowa and co-sponsored by the State Department of Social Welfare, produces fully supervised institutional workers. The fourth class ends January 2, 1942, with a new class slated for January 12, 1942.
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Works Progress Administration Defense Activities
Wis
State University Hospitals
Town
John M. Naughton
Lows Works Projects Administration
Medical Uniit
University of Lews
State Department of Social Welfare
Tis
Towa
Training for health service aides in county hospitals
The Works Projects Administration offers a training program for ward helpers and non professional assistants. Trainees 18 to 35 may join, with selection from relief agency certified individuals. About 100 placements already reported in state and county hospitals, pay unskilled wage of 49.20 for a four week period. Further information through County Welfare Agency or Margaret Reed, Sioux City Iowa.
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Fey Ile
Pbltite
Ehouse
Johnson County
Margaret Reed
Sioux City
Iowa
Works Projects Administration
Valley Anniversary Notes Birthday Call From California
Mrs. Vern Melvin marked her anniversary with an 8:30 p.m. call from San Francisco to speak with her son Carl and several daughters and sons in law. The piece lists many relatives and friends, mentions relocations to California, and notes jobs in shipyards and nearby areas.
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Joe Ulmer
Ms. Ulmer
el Ulmer
Vern Melvin
San Francisco
Calif
Carl
Mie
Wilbert Ball
Werley
Allen Brown
Bill
Brown
Melvin
Lipkin
Mr. Tall
Bethleher Shul
Sur Prancisen
Me Smith
Todds
Hirlmiond
Riehnernd
Carl Melvin
Myr. Ball
Mr. Brown
Melvins
Drew
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Brooks
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Iowa City
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Town City
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Colfax
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Mount Union
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Darrell
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Illinois
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Braddyville
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Holt Center
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WPA
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Mains
Maryswiile, Mo
Eval Oye
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