Mother's Day program at Methodist church in New Market
A Sunday morning Mother’s Day program at the Methodist church featured and sponsored by Sunbeam mothers. Wes Walter Noble gave the origin talk, with Mrs Lea Pace and Ruth Worthington among performers. The Uhr Girl Reserves presented prayers, songs, and readings led by Mrs Cora Hazelton and Mrs Isaac Howes, closing with mixed vocal pieces and group performances.
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Methodist Church
Sunbeam Cass
L. M. Ricks
Sersh
Samuel
Wes
Walter Noble
Lea Pace
Uhr
Ruth Worthington
Machree
Mergie Remerick
Klows
Cora Hazelton
Nios Burton
Walter Blakeslee
Isaac Howes
Ida McNutt
Mrs Tuttle Hosts Twentieth Century Club Meeting
Mrs R M Tuttle hosted the Twentieth Century club at her home on Thursday afternoon with eleven members present. President Mrs J H Hipsley led the business session followed by games and refreshments. The next meeting will be with Mrs Ralph Kendrick on June 8. Attendees included Mrs Mattie Dugan Mrs Ruth Shreck from Clarinda and other members.
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R. M. Tuttle
Twentieth Century Club
J. H. Hipsley
Ralph Kendrick
Mattie Dugan
Ruth Shreck
Clarinda
B. L. Clark
Frank Savage
John Hipsley
Annual Dinner Honors May Birthday Group At Morris Home
An annual dinner at the Guy Morris home honored relatives with May birthdays including Guy Morris and his son Leo born May 13 and 15 respectively, and Helen Madden born May 26. Attendees included Hank Morris of Gravity and several area families. Women hosted a Bridge club afternoon with Mildred Wood winning high score. Other social visits and gatherings are noted across local households including the Cunning family, Neelys, Ernsts, and Pendergrafts with Sunday visits and weekend travel mentioned.
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Guy Morris
Leo
Madden
Helen Madden
J. H. Hipsley
Bridge Club
Mildred Wood
Florence Pratt
Myre
Ralph Pendergraft
Mirs
Guy Jackson
Wallace Gray
Methodist church talk and sermon by Rev WW Plank at two towns
Reverend WW Plank of Indianola, secretary of the Fund for retired preachers, will speak at the New Market and Siam churches on Sunday morning May 20. He will give a brief talk on his work and preach at 10 a.m. in Siam and 11 10 a.m. in New Market.
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Methodist Church
WW. C. Plank
Indianola
Siam
New Market
Mennonite Church Sunday Services and Schedule
Regular services Sunday with Sunday school at 10 a m. Preaching by the Pastor at 1 a m and 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting Friday evening.
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Mennonite Church
Evening gathering at Neeles home hosts several guests
A miscellaneous social event at Mrs Heth Neeles residence brought Ev Miss Goede Jotroon and Miss Wiesn Ferre 21 among attendees. About twenty guests attended with refreshments served. Airs John Foter of Bedford, Mrs Stel la Mackey of Athelstan, and Mrs Gereld Seotderiv of Clarinda were among the guests present.
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Heth Neeles
Goede Jotroon
Wiesn Ferre
Fem
John Foter
Bedford
Stella Mackey
Athelstan
Gereld Seotderiv
Clarinda
County play day attendees listed by name at Bedford
Among those who attended the county play day at Bedford Friday were Mrs. Willard Luther, Mrs. Earl McAlpin, Mrs. Dana Taylor, Mrs. Dele Jackson, Mrs. Orval Slaight, Miss Ida McNutt, Mrs. Will Harper, Bonnie Ingram, Margaret Pullen, and Darlene Morgen.
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Bedford
Willard Luther
Earl McAlpin
Dana Taylor
Dele Jackson
Orval Slaight
Ida McNutt
Will Harper
Bonnie Ingram
Margaret Pullen
Darlene Morgen
Temperance Union Meeting At Mrs Allison Home
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Etta Allison's home with nine members and four visitors present. In response to a recall each member offered a quotation concerning Mother or Mother's Day.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Etta Allison
Mother's Day Dinner Hosts and Injury Report
Mr and Mrs Eldon Roth of Villisca entertained Mr and Mrs Arthur Littlewood and Mr and Mrs Everett Godfrey and Donald at dinner on Mother's Day. Mrs J M Shore suffered a painful ankle fracture after a Thursday fall. Mrs Will Lake of Willisea assists in care. Lightning strikes house damaging the roof.
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Eldon Roth
Villisca
Arthur Littlewood
Everett Godfrey
Donald
J. M. Shore
Will Lake of
Willisea
Mothers Day Program By Girl Reserve Members
The Girl Reserve members visited churches Sunday morning and presented a short music and readings program in honor of the Mothers. Visits and social hours followed at several homes with multiple local residents named including the Durlachers, Andersons, and Washams. Several residents enjoyed weekend gatherings, and Mrs. Webb planned a ten day vacation at home after working at the state hospital in Clarinda.
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Girl Re Serve
Social News From Shenandoah and Surroundings
A flurry of visits and greetings fills Shenandoah area life with relatives and friends traveling between Maryville Omaha Des Moines and nearby towns. Local asides note church work refreshed and families sharing weekends with kin across Iowa and Missouri.
Gravity editor Francis returns home after cataract surgery
Editor J. S. Francis convalesces at home after cataract operation and is reported to be progressing well. T. R. Hefley Mrs. Francis and daughter Georgiana drove to St. Joseph to be with him. A birthday gathering for Mrs. C. J. Nelson drew about forty guests at her north Main street home. Leota Peters of Clarinda sister of Judge Peters died Friday in St. Joseph after hospitalization there. Funeral held in Clarinda Sunday with burial there.
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J. S. Francis
T. R. Hefley
Francis
Georgiana
St. Joseph
C. J. Nelson
North Main Street
Leota Peters
Clarinda
Judge Peters
St. Joseph Hospital
Death of I. M. Damewood in Gravity city
I M Damewood died at his home in north Gravity Tuesday morning at 10 30 o clock Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal church conducted by Rev R
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I. M. Damewood
North Gravity
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. R
Hold Quarterly Meet at Free Methodist Church in Gravity
The Free Methodist church held its quarterly meeting in Gravity from Friday to Sunday with attendees from neighboring towns. Several locals and visitors were noted, including Mrs Abbie Reid, Mrs Levi Kernen and Ray, Mrs Harley Wintermute and Opal, and Mrs Lela Price. Others traveled to St Joseph and Prescott areas, with various family and friend visits mentioned.
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The
Free Methodist Church
Abbie Reid
Levi Kernen
Ray
Bedford
Harley Wintermute
Opal
Conway
Lela Price
Gravity
Shenandoah
New Market Schools Teachers Club Meets at Home
The New Market Schools Teachers Club met Friday at the home of Ethelyn Harris with teachers from the district as guests. Hostesses were Ruth Worthington, Lucille Pace, Agnes Babcock, Viola Webb, Helen Journey, and Gola Johnson. Refreshments were served and a class exhibit was shown in the gymnasium Wednesday evening.
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Teacheresque Club
Ethelyn Harris
New Market
Ruth Worthington
Lucille Pace
Agnes Babcock
Viola Webb
Helen Journey
Gola Johnson
Farewell To The Seniors At New Market High
The junior class hosted a farewell program for the seniors on an evening in May. Members of the class 4 performed a glee and tributes were paid to Katherine Puillan and other classmates.
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New Market High School
Zerewell
Faervis
Will
Clase
Katherine Puillan
Class of 34 Presents School Farewell Program
Readable fragments show a teachers ensemble presenting a prophecy for the class of 34 Mar y Kendricks and Richard Bur. Supt Wetson requests a clarinet solo by Clark Shreck and a poem by Lora Kirby. Garnett Cade directs a junior gift presentation and a one act play featuring Dorothy Abbott Regina Sarchette and others with Wayne Miller delivering a farewell address.
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Dere Eheeyecamp
Mary: Kendricks
Richard Bur
Wetson
Clark Shreck
Lora Kirby
Garnett Cade
Dorothy Abbott
Regina Sarchette
Louise Kempthorne
Opal Wallace
Lorraine Orme
Selah Trowbridge
Wayne Miller
Bedford area notices and greetings from local residents
Mrs. Virginia Hanna started work in the Taylor County Credit Office at Bedford on Monday. Visitors arriving for funeral services include Mr. and Mrs. Carl Werner of Harrisville North Dakota and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Lunde of Bismarck North Dakota for the funeral of I. M. Damewood. Dan Duncan of Bedford visits his daughter Mrs. E. E. Clayton for a few weeks. Mrs. Nellie Norris shows improvement after illness. C. C Hill traveled to Toledo Ohio for a business trip, returning Sunday. Mrs. G. L. Brookman and others visited at the W. R. Brookman home in Blanchard. Mrs. Lillian Hill, visiting here, returned to Grand Island Nebraska. James Neilson of Fontanelle visited the first of the week at his brother Andy Neilsen’s home.
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Virginia Hanna
Taylor County Credit Office
Bedford
Carl Werner
Harrisville
N. D
I. M. Damewood
A. J. Lunde
Bismarck
Dan Duncan
E. E. Clayton
Neliie Norris
C. C Hill
Toledo
G. L. Brookman
Grace Patch
W. H. Brookman
W. R. Brookman
Blanchard
Lillian Hill
C. C. Hill
Mary Hill
Grand Island
Nebr
James Neilson
Fontanelle
Andy Neilsen
Marie and Betty quarrel over fiancée in terse exchange
Marie remarks she does not think highly of the fiancé, and Betty replies that she does not want her opinion. The brief dialogue captures a charged moment between two women.
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Marie
Betty
Local Social News Highlights from Nodaway County
Dinner at Guss house hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Shipley with guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Rogers and daughter Maurine and Ralph Goodwin of Indianola. Jolly Dozen club met with refreshments. Ralph Andrew attended Clyde Bashers funeral in Sharpsburg. Families visited relatives in Mt Etna and Lincoln. Nodaway Center eighth grade exams were held. Mrs Earl Cooney and Mrs Ted McCoy traveled to Lincoln with Earl Cooney who had been hospitalized. Rogers' Indianola visit capped the weekend.
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Harry Shipley
Charles Rogers
Maurine
Ralph Goodwin
Indianola
Hollis Nordyke
Creston
Harry Crowell
Lee
John Curtis
Ralph Andrew
Clyde Basher
Sharpsburg
Fred Hunter
Vivian
Will Havens
Corning
Ted McCoy
Deloris
Mt. Etna
Ralph Brown
Excelsior Springs
Brown
Beulah Milliard
Nodaway Center School
Earl Cooney
Lincoln
Lonnie Milligan
Sunshine club tribute honors Mother at social
Mrs. George McPherron entertained the Sunshine club Thursday afternoon with a tribute to Mother. Roll call was answered and refreshments were served.
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George McPherron
Sunshine Club
Birthday Club Meeting Hosts Quilt Day
Mrs Herbert King entertained the Birthday club Tuesday afternoon with quilting and refreshments served, sharing a cozy social hour.
Community Meeting at Church Friday Evening
A community meeting was held at the church Friday evening. A short program was given and refreshments of pie and coffee were served afterwards.
Helping Hand club hosts May Day Mother’s Day tea
Mrs. Al Peterson entertained the Helping Hand club Tuesday May 8 with favors in honor of Mother’s Day for all attendees. Refreshments were served and fellowship shared in a brief social gathering.
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al Peterson
Memorial Services and Local Visits Note A Busy Weekend
Memorial services will be held at Guss Sunday, June 3. Mrs. Maggie Woods of Villisca spent Saturday night and Sunday at the home of her son, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Woods. Irwin Schoonover returned home Friday after a visit of a few weeks with his daughter, Mrs. Guy Cramer, and Mrs. Merrill Jewell in Nebraska. A much-needed rain visited the community Saturday. Mrs. Curt McCoy and son Alva spent Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cooney near Nodaway. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stamps and family visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Stamps, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berringer of Clarinda and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Johnson and daughter, Betty Lou, visited Sunday in the
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Wis
Z. B. Pritchett
Geughtar
Oklahoma City
Okla
Kanes City
Min
Amd
Wes
Hrien Beathbenington
Bye
Ty Dame
Miers
C. WR. Watalima
Ventom Anders
Des Moines
Merril Andamsam
Shenandoah
Lee Surderson and Son
Cigninge
We. Wi
Auxdersem
Ereie Johnson
Beulah
Eldon Amak Wit
Everett Johnnn
St Joseph
W. E. Yorke
Charles Crane
Pueblo
Colas
Peter Lunsford
Lillie Crawford
Los Angeles
Calif
Paul Corbin
Victor Knoles
Gladys Drennen
Gladys Brown
Ralph Wilson
Elsworth Clark
Bernard Geer
Earl Snively
Vanzo Drennen
Ersula Kennerling
Lucille
Malmo
Nebr
Maggie Woods
Villisca
Ross Woods
Irwin Schoonover
Guy Cramer
Merril Jewell
Nebraska
Curt McCoy
Alva
Harry Cooney
Nodaway
Jim Stamps
Glen Stamps
Walter Berringer
Clarinda
Floyd Johnson
Betty Lou
The
Mr Pecks Foolish Marriage Joke
The exchange shows a light marital quarrel where Mr. Peck admits folly in marriage and Mrs. Peck concedes she hoped he would improve but now sees the mistake.
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Mr. Peck
Mrs. Peck
Teacher and pupil exchange a misheard excuse
A school exchange recounts a teacher asking Philip why he was late. Philip answers with a witty mispronunciation blaming overwashing as the reason for lateness. The dialogue reflects classroom humor.
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Philip
Horton Family Visit and Local Travel deets
Mr and Mrs Bill Horton and ae spent Sunday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Horton and Mr and Mrs Elmer Fer and His father of Clarinda. Fred Weller went to Excelss Springs Mo Wednesday and brought his brother and wife home. They had been there taking treatments. Hilda spent Sunday at the home of her sister Mr and Mrs Clif ford Rosebrough at Conway.
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Bill Horton
Horton
Elmer Fer
Clarinda
Carroll Horton
Fred Weller
Excelss Springs
Charles Weller
Gus Godfre
Hilda
Clifford Rosebrough
Conway
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Dae
Rypeintel Weir
Ammo
Payam
Reames
Wren
Ghana
Mrs. Tuttle
Hank Morris
M. R. Glasgow
Max Webb
Frank Britt
Harry Campbell
Blockton
John Combs
Mis
James Maxwell
Jesse Brown
Eva
Frank Cunning
Keith Neely
John Feley
Lyméon Ernst
Estella Ernst
R. A. Pendergreft
Lioyd Rayner
Cera Rerez
Fregicble
Iss Marie Noble
Shenen
Iew McCann
Hewerspent
Ruth de Harvey Andersen
Vishgtis
Henry Maxwell
Oren Neely
Hubert Wise
Byron Wolfe
Bradford
Penn
Daisy Pinkerton
E. F. Abtett
Shambaugh
Bre
J. Durlacher
Ruth Dennis
Sarepta Middaugh
J. E. Anderson
Hopkins
L. C. Blake
Walter Alger
T. S. Easter
Charles Washam
Pratt
Agu
Edward Sevage
Iss Helen Akers
Verron Hamilton
Harriet Maxwell
Harvey Anderson
Mable Worthington
Ruth
Airs
and Mirs
AL Oh. Crowell
Firk ii
MaYin
S J. Joseph Hospital
Gravity Man
Frances Mellinger
Clearfield
Velma Leighton
Prescott
L. T. Reed
Missouri Medical Association
J. A. Geebler
Clifford He]ller
St Jose
Tuesder
Geebler
Mereker A. Biro
Wlr
Broszmer
Bienchard
Betis Leent Sundey
Derrett Peedle
Ottumwa
Rere
Gsalz
NEW Market Schools
Clark M. Crowell
Tn Geinstels
Frank
Merrir
Perferro
Krug Parx
S. Joseph
Farytoot Sregues
ALL Drug & Dept. Stores
Jolly Dozen
Entertains Club
Guss
Ideal Lumber Company
H. E. Mathew, Maer
J. M. Little Grocer
Trimmer Cehcago
Cheatig Dineness
Garland Hotel
Kemeny
Ba. F. MM. Triak
Gakwoos Boulevare
Mount Ayr
Iowa
General Electric
Iowa-Nebraska Light and Power Company
Times-Press
S-Press
Times
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