Secret bootlegging scheme drives tense domestic plot
Irma overhears Frank Hinkler's bootlegging funds and manipulation. She entangles Kitty with fear of social ruin while courting Jimmie, and Irma uses blackmail to control both Kitty and dating. The trio navigates deception as a Philadelphia to New York meeting nears and Vina's return looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Irma
Kitty
New York
Queen Anne
Jimmie
Washington
Jetter
Philadelphia
Jimmy
Vina
Hum orist echoes on towels in playful exchange
A London humorist notes a cheeky line about names and marriage. The exchange references a visitor asking a question and a response pointing to a family name Savoy found on towels. The remark carries light social humor and domestic curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sheridan Deaths and Marriages Chronicle Local Notices
Mrs George Calvert, 20, died unexpectedly in Mineral Point while visiting Calverts' parents. Funeral at Sheridan Christian church conducted by Rev L B Day. Former Miss Margaret Carpenter, she married May 7, 1932, to principal of Sheridan schools. Survived by husband, parents, three sisters, four brothers. Leta Dowes marries Zene G Hammer in Troy Kansas. Baby exposed to arsenate of lead recovers. Evelyn Bownes celebrates 8th birthday with friends. Mrs Ed Duncan dies after stroke. funeral at home. burial in Sheridan cemetery. Various visits and local social notes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Calvert
Sheridan
Mineral Point
Sammey
Pattonsburg
Calvert
Leta Dowes
Leta Dowis
Bert Dowis
Zene G. Hammer
Allendale
Troy
Kans
Ed Duncan
Charlie E. Graham
Sheridan Cemetery
Charles Anderson
Kansas City
Bertha Trippses
Omaha
Hopkins Bond Issue Passes for Water System Upgrade
Hopkins approved a bond issue by a large majority to fund a new municipal water system. Also reported were multiple social notes including Miss Owens marrying Miss Kathleen Owens in Troy Kansas, Wayne Sparks as groom, and attendants Miss Mary Hall and Roy Ringold. A Children's Day program is planned at the Christian church and Dr. W. Kirk will move into the former Herbert Pharmacy building, with Dr. R. B. Bridgeman relocating to Fulton Missouri to work in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins
Miss Owens
Kathleen Owens
Ed Owens
Wayne Sparks
Troy
Kans
Mary Hall
Roy Ringold
Doctor Kirk
W. Kirk
Herbert Pharmacy
Bridgemann
Fulton
R. B. Bridgeman
Dinner Honoring Ern est Dale and Birthday of John Miller
A large gathering at Mr and Mrs Riley Smith’s Sunday honored Mrs Ern est Dale and her daughter Maxine and observed John Miller’s birthday. Attendees included relatives from Minneapolis King City Burlington Junction and Maryville plus family friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Loman
Gladys
Kansas City
Glade Traster
Ada Pettijohn
Will King
Bert Baldwin
Ed King
Gowrie
Town
Fred Pistole
Richard
Curtis Webb
eMr
Pear] Edwards
Maryville
Darrell Rolfe
Cameron, Mo
Pauline DeMott
Riley Smith
Ernest Dale
Maxine
John Miller
M. W. Miller
Eldon Miller
Mattie Holman
G. C. Manley
Wilbur
Ata Byron Smith
Donald
Methodist Church
Church of Christ
Miss Smith
Wisconsin
Miss Lyren
Iowa
Alva Clayton
Eldon
Daniel Duncan
Harry Clayton
Glen Stewart
Glen Eldon
Orval Bates
Hazel Dell
Ethel Gant
Ernest Gray
Leo Moody
Clay Moody
Jake Fisher
Faye County
Carl Miller
Qoui Mae
Floyd Miller
Lola Nadene
St. Joseph
William Miller
Orville Hatfield
Everene
Jeane Ellen
Bedford
Floyd Farlow
Theo O'Dell
Thelma O'Dell
New Market
Joint Sunday School hosts visit and baccalaureate
The Christian and Methodist Sunday schools shared a joint gathering with 135 attendees. Rev L M Kirby preached the baccalaureate to ten eighth grade graduates. A basket dinner followed on the school grounds with musical solos and violin accompaniment. Several local residents were noted visiting relatives and attending events around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Sunday School
Ora Clayton
Russell Gant
L. M. Kirby
New Market
Floyd Farlow
Ruth Shields
N. H. Reid
Notice of Receiver Sale in Taylor County Court
In the District Court of Taylor County Iowa April Term 1933 the receivership of Crum and Dinges files a petition asking authority to sell the north half of the property. Creditors and all interested parties are notified to appear and respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Taylor County
Iowa
Crum & Dinges
District Court
Notice of real estate sale in Taylor County Iowa
Hearing set before the District Court of Taylor County Iowa on June 20 1933 to approve sale of northwest quarter and southeast quarter of the north west quarter of section one township 67 north range 34 west containing 117.85 acres to A L Thornton and Pear Thornton for 8300 dollars with 1000 cash and 7300 to be paid in installments 1800 by March 1 1934 and 5500 by March 1 1939 at 5 percent interest plus notification that objections must be filed in writing by the date. Dated Bedford Iowa June 15 1933 J S Nevius Receiver Drum Dinges James R Locke Attorney for Receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. P. M
Taylor County
Iowa
A. L. Thornton
Pear
Thornton
District Court of
Bedford
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Young Barron
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Frank Hinkler
Kitty Grayson
Hope-Chest Manhiker
Maryland
Ray Carpenter
Bill Bledsoe
Babe of
Greeley, Colo
Evelyn Bownes
Maxine Bownes
Leona Clark
Betty Balch
Neva
June
Naomi Kobbe
Nene
Donna Freemyer
Blanche Smith
Ross Scott
Roseds
Pauline
Carlotta Malsen
Yavonne Bentley
Kathleen Jenkins
Evelyn Armstrong
Willard Lewis
Lloyd Winemiller
Clearfield
Henry Murray
W. G. Carpenter
Christian Church
Liam
Riley Smiths Entertain
Christian and
Methodist Churches
William Bix, Jr
Nina, Gardner
Siam
Gyover Shields
Joe
Hepburn
Dewey Shields
Reid Shields
George Davison
Ira Smits
Jasper Perkins
Wilma Damewood
Helen Ruth
Damewood
Jobe
Plum Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Grand Lodge
Cedar Rapids
John Stickerman
Wayne Davison
Orval Glover
Ladies’ Aid Society
George Holbrook
Braddyville
Joe Shields, Jr
Suly Ltd
Pullman
Burlington
Val Pag -E
Reynolds
eClerk
Ethel
Madge
W. J. Parsons Bedford
J. S. Nevius
Drum & Dinges
James R. Locke
Trimmer
Chicago
Garland Hotel
Office Horn
F. M. Trimmer
Oakwood Boulevard
Chicard
Beacon City
Middle West
Daily Bulletin
Benvon City
Times-Press Office
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