Letters From Folks You Know From Ojus Florida 1940
A reader in Ojus Florida describes travel from St Joseph Missouri to the area in December 1939. The letter covers local geography including North Miami Beach Golden Beach and Miami Beach, the East Coast railroad, weather, farming practices and prices, dairy cattle, horse and dog racing at Hialeah Park, and deep sea fishing with catches such as a 102 pound mako tuna and Kingfish. The writer notes plans to return home once Missouri snow melts.
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Jerseyz
Hialeah Park
Missouri
W. F. Sharp
Letter From Dr Bates In Bremerton Washington
Dr N J Bates writes from Bremerton Washington dated Sunday February 10 1940 to Felix of Bedford Iowa. He recounts hospital visits and avoiding surgery and mentions snowfall and hope for the grass. He notes rough weather and his improving condition with no operation performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Hess
Bedford
Iowa
Felix
O.K
Iowa set to go Republican in coming elections
Personal letter notes political leanings, mentions Roosevelt, and optimism for Republican support nationwide. References Iowa politics, Taylor County wells, fishing reports, canning efforts, and a变 Diesel engine training for Robert, with greetings to friends in Bedford and Rochester.
Manley Grover C Manley Siam resident dies at 55
G C Manley of Siam dies at his home February 16 1940 aged 55 years 10 months 4 days. He was born near Siam April 12 1884 married Stella Blanche Smith March 19 186 to clarify. Survived by wife two sons two brothers two sisters niece nephew aunt and uncle. Funeral held February 18 at Siam church of Christ with Rev C Max Buck. Burial in Siam cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover C. Manley
F. M
Sarah Manley
Siam
Stella Blanche Smith
Clarinda
Orville
Wilbur
Elza
Sheridan
Silas
Cherokee
Iowa
Mary McNinch
Golda Catuska
Lincoln
Nebr
Pearl McGurk
Francis Manley
Mary Landon
Bedford
Charley Manley
Barnard
Crystal Manley
Walter
Christmas Rush at Matuschek Store in Budapest
In early December in Budapest Matuschek's feather goods shop plans a Christmas rush. Marton, aide to the boys, has a secret romance with a young woman found via an advertisement. Kinship rivalries and late window redecorations loom as the staff faced a long evening.
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Synopsi
Budapest
Matuachek
Feather Goods
Marton
Adm
Matuschek
Kiara
Sailor Girl
Marton in a Decor Shop Faces Workplace Tension
In a Loew’s Inc. narrative, Marton frets over avoiding a decorating task to meet his girlfriend. Klara flirts and pressures him with verbal barbs as she seeks a personal wire to secure an evening date, prompting Marton to seek aid from Mr. Matuschek.
Power shift at Matuschek and Company sparks romance and guilt
Marton is promoted to run the store after Matuschek nearly dies and confesses trust. Connections unravel as Klara Novak and Pirovitch complicate loyalties. Marton vows a grand Christmas while facing a shifting social dynamic with Klara and the staff. This cliffhanger hints at further surprises.
Wilbur Manley and Ruth McIntyre Wedding noted
Word came Friday of the marriage of Wilbur Manley and Ruth McIntyre of Clarinda. They will be at home on the farm with Wilbur's mother Mrs Blanche Manley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Manley
Ruth McIntyre
Clarinda
Wilbur
Blanche Manley
Nephew William Elkins of Kent Dies in Clarinda
Word reached John Blagrave at Siam Monday that his nephew William Elkins of Kent Iowa died at the home of his niece Mrs Luzilda Snodgrass in Clarinda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blagrave
Siam
William Elkins
Kent
Iowa
Luzilda Snodgrass
Clarinda
Siam Locals Share Visits and Illness Updates
Local notes report Doris Damewood visiting grandparents in Siam and multiple visits to and from area families including the Jobe Miller Stewart and Woldruff households. C D Roush shows slight improvement from illness while D D Miller and Mrs Sleep are among those noted as ill or recovering. Concerted social activity includes a Methodist Ladies Aid meeting and a Bast sale near Braddyville with preparations to move to a Clarinda area farm.
Intrigue and Reconciliation in a Murky Store Story
In a tale of workplace passion a mysterious man targets Matuschek and a cafe encounter reveals identities. A quiet feud with a Marton letter correspondent ends as Matuschek nearly dies over suspected infidelity. All is cleared and Marton returns to work as Matuschek convalesces.
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Matuachek
W Marton
Matuschek
Marton
Marton Wins Klara Heart as Store Drama Ends
In a Chicago shop tale from 1910, Marton fires a treacherous Vadas and faces a troubled romance with Klara Novak. Klara learns of a mysterious admirer, then confesses she loves Marton. After a playful reveal of Box 237, Klara accepts a proposal and they plan marriage soon.
Funeral Services and Local Visits Highlight Quiet Week
The community mourns the death of Mrs. George's uncle with a funeral held on Thursday after Mr. Marshall's passing on Tuesday. Mrs. Shepherd remains ill while relatives Mrs. Ollie Potter and Mrs. Cleta Ewaldson assist. Ben Renfro and his wife visited with relatives near New Market, and Wendell Abbey with Edna May attended a Hopkins Junior class play Friday night. Nearby families the Boyd and Miller households were guests at Ivra Stiverson's home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Miller
Ivra Stiverson Home
O. E. S School Instruction Set for March Event
The O E S School of Instruction with Mrs Grace Marquis of Osceola as instructor will be held Friday March 1 in the afternoon and evening. Local clubs and social groups report bridge games, birthdays, hobby meetings and home projects with refreshments and pot luck dinners noted as part of the week.
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O.E.S. School of Instruction
Grace Marquis of
Osceola
Local visitors and family gatherings noted around town
Mrs Al Bender and Mau rice of Grant visited Friday to Sunday with her mother Mrs Jane Posten and sister Zona Dr and Mrs L T Reed returned Wednesday from Phoenix Arizona where they stayed with their son They also visited friends in California Roy Coan of Des Moines visited Monday with his sister Mrs J S Francis and husband He called at Ray Walker home Madeline Smith of Shenandoah spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs G C Smith
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al Bender
Maurice
Grant
Jane ‘Posten
Zona
L. T. Reed
Phoenix
Arizona
California
Roy Coan
Des Moines
J. S. Francis
Ray Walker
Madeline “Smith
Shenandoah
Mrs
G. C. Smith
Local Family Visits and Travels Across States
Mr and Mrs Rex Campbell of St Louis visited last week with his parents Mr and Mrs Gy Campbell. Mrs Rex Campbell went to Duluth Minn to visit relatives. George Wyant went to Maryville Monday to bring his wife and baby home from the hospital. Mrs Wyant and baby will visit in Hopkins with her sister Mrs John Houston before returning home. Mrs Ralph Davis went to Hopkins Monday to spend a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs John Keates. Mrs Horace Beemer Jackie and Judy went to Chariton Friday and stayed with Don Farrens family. Horace Faith and Kenneth Farrens went to Chariton Sunday and Mrs Beemer and children returned that evening. Mrs Lee Farrens and children went to Omaha Sunday where they will make their home. Lee is employed with the Fuller Brush company in Omaha. Arthur Charles and Galen Keates of Hopkins spent Sunday with sister Mrs Ralph Davis. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Fudge and son Kenneth of Guss were dinner guests Sunday of their daughter Mrs Glen Lock. Gordon Wallace, a college student in Lincoln, spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Kent Wallace. Meredith Walker, employed in Clarinda, was in town on business Monday. Mrs Oliver Posten visited Des Moines last week at the home of her daughter Mrs Len Gallagher. R A E Sharp of Promise City is visiting his daughter Mrs G E Smith and husband. He accompanied his daughter to Shenandoah Monday taking Madeline who spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs G E Smith.
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Rex Campbell
St. Louis
Gy Campbell
Duluth
Minn
George Wyant
Maryville
John Keates
Horace Beemer
Jackie
Judy
Chariton Purday
Don Farrens
Horace
Faith
Kenneth Farrens
Chariton
Clarinda
Oliver Posten
Des Moines
Len Gallaghar
R. A. E. Sharp
Promise City
G. E. Smith
Shenandoah
Madeline
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