Fire Breaks Out at Leroy Book Home Near Conway
A fire of unknown origin began in an upstairs room near the chimney at the Leroy Book home west of Conway last week. The blaze was discovered in time and only clothing hanging near the chimney suffered. The event followed a birthday surprise for Mrs. Dee Hewitt and Mrs. J. M. Philpott planned by their husbands. Pinochle high and low scores went to Mrs. Cliff Million and Mrs. Otto Hess. oyster soup was served.
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Conway
Josee
Dee ‘Hewitt
J. M. Philpott
Cliff Million
Otto Hess
Lester Hunter
Kemp Taylor
Dee Hewitt
Arville Norton
Mike Winslow
Orin Winslow
Bedford
Charles M. McNutt
Betty
Alice Hawn
Floyd Burge
George Briggs
Henry Burge
Roy Cox
Orient
Hubert Poole
Pairfax
Druey Wake
Eldon Poole
Frank Duncan
Hazel Connor
J Helen Connor
St. Joseph
Clyde Neville
New Market
Ralph Connor
Ada Connor
Scott Million
Beryl Million
Albert
Kans
Frank Million
Clifford Million
Darrel Drumm
Kansas
BR. Drumm
Aurora Mills
Pearl Reynolds
Mabie Palmberg
Nortonville
Louise
Annette
Marquis Andre D'Abbencourt
Shis
Gina Bertler
Yousea
Francois
Marianne
Louize
Otte
Ufa
Walt
Esa
Marquis D’abbencourt
Gina Bertier
M'le Bertier
Gessurine
Andre
Mado
France
Simone
Fleury
Marquis
Gina
Boutin
Miller Bertier
Monsieur
Margulis
Boutin’a
Conway Residents Share Holiday Visits and Local News
Conway residents and families gathered for Christmas and holiday visits across nearby towns including Bedford Orient and Creston. Local motion notes include moving to the late John Gold’s property and neighbors hosting gatherings at various homes with extensive family attendance.
NEW MARKET Grange Meeting and Auxiliary News
New Market Grange plans a Tuesday January 3 meeting at Hazel Dell school with roll call answered by a New Year’s resolution. Alvin Hicks will speak on Grange goals. Talton Hicks on Grange history. a debate on tractor costs for small farms. Auxiliary to meet Friday January 6 1949 with Mrs. Edd Mankle.
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Grange
Hazel Dell
Alvin Hicks
Edd Mankle
New Year Church Start and Christmas Socials Across Town
The M. E. Church led by Rev. Giles urges Sunday worship at 10 AM and Sunday School at 11 AM with a New Year resolution lesson titled Peter Called to Serve. A large Christmas gathering at the Penwell home included dozens of local families from Villisca to Bedford and Omaha.
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M. E
Robert, Giles
Peter
Louise in Paris Dramatic School Vignette and Robed Dream
Louise Mauban endures harsh discipline at the Dramatic School while pursuing acting dreams. A rehearsal with Madame Char lot exposes tension among students Nana Fleury and Mado. Louise escapes to a gas meter factory meeting Annette and a handsome stranger, fueling thoughts of romance and stardom.
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Laisa
Dramatic School
Aless
Madame Charlot
Louise Mauban
Toulee Rosa
Marie ‘Antoinette
Louie
Paacondins
Claas
Madame
Louise
Nana
Fleury
Nanna
Mado
Yvonne
Annette
Duse
Louise Mauban Aims for Success Through Romance Deception
Louise Mauban navigates theatre life amid gossip and a rich patron, Andre Dabbencourt. She fabricates a romance with him to advance her acting career while rivals scheme and backstage drama unfolds.
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Louise
Alput Andre
Hoult
Cromwell Resident A J Bunn Dies At 76 In Cromwell
A J Bunn aged 76 died suddenly at his Cromwell home on Tuesday morning after breakfast. Funeral services were held at the Cromwell Methodist church. Born March 1 1862 in Maryville Missouri he is survived by many children including Mrs Charity Fauman John Funn Clinton Bunn Mrs Jennie O Reilly Glenn Bunn Mrs Velen Feinsten Ruth Simpson Dale Bunn Norris Bunn and Eugene Bunn.
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A. J. Bunn
Mr. Bunn
Maryville
Charity Fauman
Cameron
John Funn
New Richland
Minn
Clinton Bunn
Marshalltown
Towa
Jennie O’reiley
Nevada
Iowa
Glenn Bunn
Falamazoo
Mich
Velen Feinsten
Ohio
Ruth Simpson
Ackworth
Dale Bunn
Norris Bunn
Kent
Eugene Bunn
Christmas Visits Reported Across Iowa Towns
Nina Reynolds rests at Les Jordan home in Bedford while Ed Hurley of Corning joins Earl Wilson for Christmas. Lou Anderson and son Wayne visit Ernie Anderson in Lincoln Nebraska. Melvin Douglas stays with relatives, W H Madden hosts Des Moines trip, and K A Parker family spends week there. Norris Burn and Kate Miller families also celebrate Christmas in Lenox.
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Curtis Forcade
Missouri
Wendeile Palmer
Bedford
W. W. Palmer
Guy Older
Harriett
Kent
William Osmond
Emily
Mayme Chilcote
Fred Osmond
Ted Sommers
Katherine Daniels
Kansas City
Quaiton Lambley
Tekama
Nebr
Robert Brown
Conway
Fern Lambley
New Market
W. A. Kitchen
Ollie Spellman
Lillie Crawford
B. A. Wilson
Des Moines
Ellsworth Clark
M. R. Parsons
Jay Parsons
James Brooks
Lawrence Ingram
Gravity
Perry Knowles
Perry Hurdle
Willis Brooks
Ellis Davis
Clay Hicks
Town City
Ferguson
W. M. Jones
Marwin Hicks
B. L. Clark
Miss Hope Srite
Sioux City
L. W. Shore
Burton
Donna Lea
Melvin Srite
Clarinda
Ann Hankins
James Hensley
Lucille
Franklin Jobe
Siam
Elvin Campbell
Effie Hankins
Helen and
Aames Hankins
Maurice Hansen
Clearfield
Henning Hansen
Merle Harland
Frank Greeley
Louise Straight
Blockston
Portia Wilson
Bernard Corbin
Charlotte Corbin
Edwin Lungren
Red Oak
Victor Knoles
Shenandoah
Everett Corbin
Leslie Roush
Harry Harland
May [Roush
Lottie McColm
C. W. McColm
Hope Srite
Lloyd Jackson
Edd ‘Hakes
Hawley Ville
L. B. Williamson
Cedar Rapids
Etta Cunningham
Williamsons
C. J. Nuzum
Shannon City
B. C. Mason
Orval Penwell
Hutchinson
Kans
R. R. Watson
Dale Combs
George Combs
Ben Anderson
Franklin Anderson
Sharpsburg
Raymond McAnnaney
North Brook
Tml
H. L
Ben Mitchell
Shenandosh
M. E. Pace
Fay
Ralph Hicks
Maryville
Clara Duncan
Mae Duncan
Charles KeNey
Everett Godfrey
Donald
Eldon Roth
Villisca
John Carey
Wayne
Emma Watson
Eva Hughes
N. L. Boman
Beryl Strong
Harlan Strong
Greeley
Colo
Ed Strong
John Hipsley
John Harold
Forna
Charles Wineinger
Hobart Owens
Hawleyville
Mary Hill
Wayne Steeves
Glen Steeves
Will Steeves
H. C. Reynolds
Guy ‘Reynolds
Homer Eelking
Iowa City
Les Jordan
Claude Reynolds
Pearl Reynolds
Nox
Lenox
J. L. Bivens
Charles Bivens
Villisea
Clyde Reynolds
Ida Crabtree
Art Bivens
Elmer Eberle
A. E. Leach
Henry Eberle
Prescott
Harold Ethingtare
Clifford Bailey
Nina Reynolds
Ed Hurley
Corning
Earl Wilson
Lou Anderson
Lincoln
Ernie Anderson
Melvin Douglas
W. H. Madden
Karl McCullough
K. A. Parker
C. J. Trost
Eurl Pfander
Norris Burn
Kate Miller
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Frank Robinson
Hal
Wayne Duncan
Carol Warm
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Will Penwell
E. Bryson
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Elvin Wells
Harold Penwell
Edie Raper
Opal Penwell
J. B. Marsell
J. F. ‘Marsell
Estherville
G. A. Hanshaw
Sac City
Bess Arthaud
Vinton
R. BE. McAnaney
Ilinois
Harold Dowell
Eleanor Christensen
Omaha
Thelma Pullan
Chicago
Carl C. Pace
Lewis Kreamier
J. M. Shore
Helen Shore
Ben Pullan, Jr
O. Hicks
Leafy Pace
Etta Allison
Forest Allison
Eldon
Lawrence Allison
Cliff Allison
Carroll
Ralph
Elza Sparks
Henry Brown
Elmer Pree
Norwich
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Charles Brown
Jesse Brown
Tony Pace
Floyd Miller
Clayton Carmichael
Marlin Peterson
Calvin
Claire
Naomi
Guthrie Center
Millard Wolfe
Dean
Bert Goff
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Claude Anderson
Don Gipe
Wilbur Carmichael
Ben Car
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Roy Pratt
John Cary
Raymond Head
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Lillian Adams
Jean Carmichael
Margery Parker
Betty Joan Brown
Lola Miller
Lola
Frank Savage
Ralph Kendrick
T. M. Dougherty
J. H. Hipsley
Fred Clute
Antonia Reimer
Des Ticbes
Roy Basset
Harland Basset
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