Marion Man Keeps Daily Bicycle Journeys At 80
Marion resident Lewis Franklin Carver 80 continues riding several miles daily on a bicycle he began using in youth. Born December 24 1856 he moved to Linn county as a child and helped build local structures. He and Mary Elizabeth Bowman celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary last month and have three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Franklin Carver
Third Avenue
Mr. Carver
Iowa City
Linn County
Henry E. Carver
Marion
Cedar Rapids
J. J. Albaugh
Carver
Raymond Eckhart
Baptist Church
Eleventh Street
J. H. Booth
J. J. Booth
Lloyd White
Lincoln School
George White
California
Virginia
New York
North Dakota
Montana
Florida
Mary Elizabeth Bowman
Chitaga Camp Fire Group Plans Friday Meeting
The Chitaga Camp Fire group will meet Friday at 2 p.m. with guardian Mrs. S A Fontaine attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitaga
S. A. Fontaine
Joy Vahl Returns Home After Visit
Miss Joy Vahl returns to Central City home after spending two weeks with her grandmother Mrs Mae Vahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Vahl
Central City
Mae Vahl
Community Notices From Local Families and Events
Local residents report trips after visits to Evansville and Ann Arbor. Weddings in Mount Vernon and social gatherings at the Presbyterian and Christian churches are announced. A new baby arrives at St Luke's Hospital and teaching assignments are noted for Elliott Hutton and Kathryn Kendall. Community clubs plan picnics and meetings in the coming week.
Ladies Aid divisions plan meetings at multiple homes
The Metho dist church Ladies Aid groups schedule Wednesday gatherings in Sun shine Comforter Rainbow Gleaners Loyal Keystone and True Blue divisions with hostesses at 2 30 p m and 12 30 p m picnics noted and attendance losers to entertain winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Frank Zuhlke
Twentieth Street
Sunshine
W. L. Mitchell
Leonard Burrows
Gladys Collier
Harry Waline
Sixth Street
Alice Phelps
Leslie Phelps
William Conrad
Rainbow
Clogston
E. W. McKean
Ida McCoy
Ora Crowner
Ed Allen
Gleaners
John Wiles
South Ninth Street
Loyal Division
Owen Turner
Alburnett
Keystone Division
H. J. Wiley
Willa Crane
C. B. DeWees
Lulu B. Secrist
True Blue Division
Austin
North Twenty-second Street
Mrs. William White Returns Home From California Visit
Mrs. William White leaves after a two day stay with her sister in law Mrs Harriett Straley and nephew Frank Straley in their home. Harold Horn returns from a two week motor trip to Hollywood Florida with aunt Mrs Glenn Pyle and her daughters Helen and Virginia who will reside there. Mr Pyle has worked there for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Hass
Josephine Whitacer
Gilmore City
Frank Hass
Tom Brick
Robert Thomas
Douglas
Ralph Seager
Toronto
Canada
Jean Thomas
William White
Long Beach
Calif
Harriett Straley
Frank Straley
Harold Horn
Hollywood
Fla
Glenn Pyle
Helen
Virginia
Mr. Pyle
Modern pocket pool tables advertised in local store
Advertisement touts pocket pool and billiard tables with modern equipment. Phillips' Cigar Store serves as headquarters for cigars candy and soft drinks. Mr and Mrs C F Gerard of Lincoln Nebraska visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Phillip Shoup. Miss Helen Shoup to return to Tulsa Oklahoma after summer with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips’ Cigar Store
Miss Edith Whittaker Vacationing With Brother In Toledo
Miss Edith Whittaker traveled to Toledo for a week long vacation with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs J H Whittaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Whittaker
Toledo
J. H. Whittaker
Mrs Hillis Gill Hosts Luncheon For Bride Elect Ethelyn Oakley
Mrs Hillis Gill entertained Friday with a luncheon for bride elect Ethelyn Oakley. Guests included her mother Mrs George Gilmore and sister in law Mrs Ivan Gilmore. Later Mrs Oakley and Mrs George Gilmore dined with Mr and Mrs Fred Snyder at the New Hallwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillis Gill
Ethelyn Oakley
George Gilmore
Ivan Gilmore
Oakley
Fred Snyder
New Hallwood
Miss Shirley Briggs Visits Iowa City Hostess Saturday
Miss Shirley Briggs was a guest of Miss Betty Howell and returned to her Iowa City home Saturday after the visit.
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Shirley Briggs
Betty Howell
Iowa City
Knoke Couple Guests in Iowa City
Mr and Mrs William Knoke visited today in Iowa City guests of her parents. They were joined by Miss June Williams and Miss Mary Frances Howell. Miss Williams stayed last week with Miss Howell who will spend several more days in the Williams home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Schenken
Albert Warren
John Lines
Boobie
Otto Heck
Cedar Rapids
Evansville
Ill
William Knoke
Iowa City
June Williams
Mary Frances Howell
Miss Williams
Miss Howell
Williams
Knights Templar tohold fall meeting at Masonic temple
Patmos Commandery No 27 Knights Templar will hold their first fall meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic temple Reports from the Templar Park summer state meeting will be given and refreshments served during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patmos Commandery
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Templar Park
Papes Family to Return from Duluth Trip
Mrs. J. L. Papes and her daughter Miss Alice Papes plan to return early next week after driving to Duluth Minnesota on Friday with Miss Helen Papes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Papes
Alice Papes
Duluth
Minn
Helen Papes
Sperandeo Duo To Offer Sacred Concert At Church
Signor Giovanni Sperandeo, a lyric tenor, and his wife the pianist will present a sacred concert at First Methodist Church this evening at 8. He lost both hands and his left arm but earned college and conservatory training and has long taught music. The public is invited to attend. a silver offering will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signor
Giovanni Sperandeo
First Methodist
Sperandeo
Miss Alice Plans Three-Year YWCA Work in South America
A brief note states that Miss Alice spent a ten day vacation here and will depart mid September for South America to commit to three years of work with the YWCA.
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Alice
South America
Iowa
Iown
Midwest
United States Army
14Th Cavalry
Women’s Auxiliary fall meeting announced in Cedar Rapids
The Women’s Auxiliary to the Railway Mail association of Cedar Rapids and Marion will hold its first fall meeting Tuesday at 2 30 p m in the home of Mrs A B Nicholas 1602 Oakland avenue Cedar Rapids. Assisting hostesses are Mrs W T Comstock Mrs L H Long Mrs George A Hodge Mrs Wilmer Jones and Mrs William Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Mail Association of
Cedar Rapids and
Marion
A. B. Nicholas
Oakland Avenue
Cedar Rapids
W. T. Comstock
L. H. Long
George A. Hodge
Wilmer Jones
William Moore
Alburnett
Vera Marie Moore
Marie Quaas
Buffalo
Orlena Powers
Lloyd Kratzer
Coggon
Marian Haines
Walker
Alford E. Pantry
Iowa City
Helen Roselle
Vance Allyn
Hartford
American Legion and Auxiliary
Keystone
Board of Education
Calvin Grieder
University of Iowa
Westchester
Margaret Beaugard
John Fletcher College
Oskaloosa
M. J. Landy
Mildred Ochs
Keota
John Calkins
Lockridge
Kathleen Bruty
Joy’ Smith
Ruth Davis
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting At Townsend Club
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Townsend club met Friday with Mrs. James Currier. After the business session a social hour followed with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club
James Currier
Miss Bertha Roberts Leaves for Des Moines Visit
Miss Bertha Roberts returns to her Des Moines home after a week at her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Roberts. She is accompanied by her sister Miss Edna Roberts who will visit in Des Moines and Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Roberts
Des Moines
J. L. Roberts
Edna Roberts
Perry
Miss Norma Helbig Hosts Cousin Kathleen Etzel
Miss Norma Helbig welcomed her guest last week, her cousin Miss Kathleen Etzel of Alburnett.
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Norma Helbig
Kathleen Etzel
Alburnett
Miss Louise Kaiser Visits Ill Father at Home
Miss Louise Kaiser visits her father Albert Kaiser who is ill at his home. The article notes her caring presence during the family medical situation.
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Louise Kaiser
Albert Kaiser
Elberon Couple Mark Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Reimer of Elberon celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at home with family. They married in Toledo on September 4, 1876 and lived as farmers in Tama County for decades. Their six children include Emil Erickson Henry Coburn Willie and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elberon
Rudolph Reimer
Ilies
Toledo
Dysart
Traer
Reimer
Tama
Emil Erickson
Henry
Hudson
Willie
la Porte
C. G. Coburn
Maquoketa
Davenport
Tama County
Mr. Reimer
Germany
United States
Past Noble Grand Assoc Hosts Friday Meeting
The Past Noble Grand association will be entertained Friday at 2 30 p m in the home of Mrs Harold Ballard. Assisting hostesses are Mrs Alma Zimmer, Mrs Evelyn Fleisher and Mrs Hazel Slauson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grand Association
Harold Ballard
Alma Zimmer
Evelyn Fleisher
Hazel Slauson
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Lewis Carver
Frank Charles
St. Maries, Ida
Ernest Potter
Marshalltown
C. W. Biggs
William Elliott Friday
Spring Lake
Mich
Lillian
Laura
George Steen
Laura Steen
Gerald Gordon
William LaFay
Edna Martin
Stoughton, Wis
Lee Voorhees
Paul Best
Karl Kendall
New Orleans
Mrs. Best
Emma Kendall
Ed Sigfred
Kathryn and
Eleanor Kendall
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Congregational Church
Marian Busby
Anna Whittaker
Springville
C. A. Ellenberger
Shakespeare Club
Earl Miller
Hallwood
Hallwood Cafe
W. W. Yocom
Emilie Griffin
Ann Arbor, Mich
Ruth Griffin
Michigan University Hospital
Mrs
Floyd Slauson
Catherine Slauson
Janesville
Robert Oxley
Mildred Neal
Adolph Biedermann
Presbyterian Church
Mount Vernon
Rhoda Neal
Lawrence Peterson
St. Luke’s Hospital
Peterson
J. W. Frazee
the Christian Church
Elliott Hutton
Gladbrook
Kathryn Kendall
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Lincoln Drive
Service Club
Dorothy Schultz
Irene Schultz
Clarion
Miss
M. E. Ladies
Harte Beautte
Mrs. Sperandeo
Iowa News
State of
Jersey, Holstein
Guernsey and
Milking
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