Chariton High School Bars Class Organizations
The Chariton school board voted unanimously to dissolve permanent class organizations at Chariton High School, banning senior and junior groups from fundraising or dancing at class functions. The decision followed disputes over dress, class assessments, and social activities, sparking debate among teachers, parents, and the Ministerial Association about fairness and student life.
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Chariton
Chariton High School
Ashly
Actiol
Death of Joseph Wardlow in Chariton on January 27
Joseph Wardlow died at his Chariton home after an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Munn at the United Presbyterian church and burial followed at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Pleasant township. Born in Donegal Ireland on October 80 1830, he married Sarah Nelson in Freeport Illinois. He and his family lived on a Pleasant township farm for 30 years before moving to Chariton six years ago. Survived by his wife four children Mrs John Webb Miss Agnes Wardlow of Chariton Miss Eleanor of Illinois and Albert of Omaha.
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Joseph Wardlow
Chariton
Munn
United Presbyterian Church
Mt. Zion
Pleasant Township
Donegal County
Ireland
Freeport
Illinois
Sarah Nelson
John Webb
Agnes Wardlow
Eleanor
Albert
Omaha
January Weather Report Highlights Mild Conditions
January featured above normal temperatures from 55 degrees on the 20th to 9 degrees below on the 29th. Pleasant days prevailed with no severe storms and only an inch of snow on the 22nd that melted the next day. Seventeen clear days, seven cloudy and seven percent partly cloudy. Livestock is healthy and farm conditions are favorable.
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Burr
May and Davis couple wed at United Presbyterian parsonage
Mr J R May of Benton township and Miss Anna Davis of Warren township were married Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock at the United Presbyterian parsonage. They will reside on a Benton township farm and begin their new life with good wishes from friends.
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J. R. May
Benton Township
Anna Davis
Warren Township
United Presbyterian Parsonage
May
Candidate for Sheriff Declares Republican Candidacy
J D Clark of Jackson Township files to seek the Republican nomination for sheriff subject to the June primary. Henry Simpson leaves for St Joseph for eye treatment at Dr Barton Pitts hospital en route to a brief visit with his son Harry in King City.
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J. D. Clark
Jackson Township
Henry Simpson
Barton Pitts
Harry
King City
Social Club Gatherings Highlight Monday and Weekend Events
Pandora Club met with Misa Nellis Hanlin Monday evening. Zeta Epsilon Chi entertained by Mrs J P Hardin Monday afternoon. Entre Nous Club enjoyed time with Miss Frances Blanchard in her art studio Monday. Bert Gookin hosted fifteen friends for Five Hundred and dinner Wednesday. L A Wilkinson Jr and Miss Maybelle Parr hosted a tin shower at Wilkinson Sr home. Mrs Wilson Kimsey received a silver sugar creamer and spoonholder at a D of H surprise party Wednesday. Ly Antaan Club with Misses Boyles Cowen Shafer Press Octavia Beller Iona Ensley Helen McGaughey Fern Reibel Mable Gittinger Grace Gittinger met Miss Cowan Saturday for refreshments and a whistling contest won by Helen Boyles.
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Entre Nous Club
Frances Blanchard
Bert Gookin
L. A. Wilkinson Jr
Maybelle Parr
Burlington
L. A. Wilkinson Sr
Arnold
D. of H
Wilson Kimsey
J. T. Barrow
Ly Antaan Club
Helen Boyles
Audrey Cowen
Clara Shafer
Hattie Press
Octavia Beller
Iona Ensley
Helen McGaughey
Fern Reibel
Mable
Grace Gittinger
Miss Cowan
Obituary of John Everett longtime Chariton resident
John Everett died at his daughter Mrs. H T Kumm's home Sunday night January 26 at ten o'clock. Funeral services were held Tuesday at two o'clock led by Rev. Nathan Evans of the M E church. Interment was at Chariton cemetery. Born December 21, 1828 in Burkes county Pennsylvania he moved to Danville Mountone county as a child and married Margaret St Clair in 1860. He and his wife had eight children with John C died in infancy. Surviving children include Mrs. C J Nichols Rock Island Illinois H A Palestine Texas J S Greely Nebraska Arvilla Kumm Chariton Mrs Nora Nichols Ottumwa South Dakota Mae Von Kutzleben Burlington and J E of Des Moines. He served in the 210 Pennsylvania Regiment in 1864 then moved to Slay City Minnesota and Brooklyn Illinois before settling in Chariton in 1873 where he remained respected. Sympathies extended to his family.
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John Everett
H. T. Kumm
Nathan Evans
M. E. Church
Chariton
Burkes County
Pennsylvania
Danville
Mountone County
Margaret St. Clair
Minnis
Brooklyn
Illinois
Chariton Churches Back Littlefield Liquor Bill
In Chariton Iowa last Sunday all churchgoers endorsed sending a petition to Congress supporting the Littlefield original package bill. The resolution urges stopping outside liquor dealers from selling liquor in non license towns under interstate commerce protection.
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Chariton
Congress
Littlefield
Death of A J Davis in Mt Pleasant
Friends mourn the death of A J Davis who died of Brights disease at his home in Mt Pleasant on January 22 aged 7 years 11 months and days. Funeral services were held at 308 Jay Street Friday January 24 at 2 pm and the remains were laid to rest in Forest Home cemetery beside his wife Philena who preceded him two years earlier.
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A. J. Davis
Mt. Pleasant
Jay
Forest Home
Philena
Freight change to move crews to Albia area
The Burlington road alters freight runs from Albia to Oreton and Creston to Albia, likely forcing ten or more railroad families from Chariton to relocate as crews settle in Albia area towns.
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Burlington Road
Chariton
Albia
Uoreston
Creston
Card of Thanks Notice of condolences and travel notes
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to the G A R singers and neighbors for sympathy after the sickness and death of a husband and father. Mentions Ernest Sayer of Seattle visiting three weeks, Mattie Rhoades to accompany him, Mae Von Kutztelben of Burlingame and her mother returning home, T M Stuart traveling to Denver and Lincoln, J D Beeman and Elizabeth of Indianola visiting, W W Whitfield hosting, Clyde Wiltsey and Velda visiting Des Moines, and Earl Riasoll.
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G.A. R
Everett
Ernest’Sayer
Seattle
Washington
Miss’ ‘Mattie Rhoades
Clyde Wiltsey
Velda
Des. Moines
Earl
Riasoll
Baptist Benevolent Society to Meet This Week
The Baptist Benevolent Society holds its meeting Friday afternoon with Mrs Farlin. The Baptist church has its annual meeting tonight. A social time is planned. The Ladies Aid of the Christian church meets at Mrs Josephine Walker's home Friday afternoon with refreshments. The Christian Woman's Board of Missions meets Sunday at 3 pm in the Christian church to discuss Women of the Bible. All Sunday services proceed as usual with morning sermon The Model Servant and evening The Heart-cry of Job. Everyone is welcome.
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The
Baptist Benevolent Society
the Baptist Church
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Josephine Walker
Christian Woman’s Board of Missions
Christian Church
Women of the Bible
Job
Williams lecture draws praise at Drake University church
Last Sunday evening at the Christian church Mr. Williams spoke to a large audience and was praised as a gifted entertainer. He plans a return to deliver his famous lecture soon. The Young People’s meeting, led by Mrs. Wells, was well attended and the next topic is The Real Heart of Christian Endeavor led by Miss Grace Harding.
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Williams
Drake University
Christian Church
Wells
Heart of
Christian Endeavor
Grace Harding
Jas
Rulings On Primary Law Byers Voices Opinions
Attorney General Byers discusses primary law clauses with guidance on when a person becomes a candidate and permissible campaign actions. He addresses announcements, headquarters, stenographers, mailings, mimeographs, and press bureaus. The report also notes Lucas County National Bank preparing to open in two weeks and Receiver Bostwick moving offices with staff reductions underway.
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Byers
Pay Your Taxes to Support County Schools
County Treasurer Wright urges taxpayers to pay taxes now rather than wait until March. He says early payments will accelerate monthly apportionment and reduce shortfalls for the county schools, stressing the need for funds to keep schools running.
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Wright
Grover Fluke Burned While Playing With Toy Steam Engine
Fluke suffered a facial burn Thursday evening after a toy steam engine was fueled by a wood alcohol lamp. His hair nearest the lamp caught fire and he brushed it across his face in fright. Quick help from friends quickly extinguished the flames with no serious injuries reported.
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Grover. Fluke
Ron
Mr. Fluke
Soderstrom James Wedding in United Presbyterian Parsonage
Mr G F Soderstrom and Mrs Pernie James were married Tuesday evening at the United Presbyterian parsonage. The groom runs a lunch wagon north of the square and the bride has worked at Whittlesey's restaurant. They live above Brewer Blake's clothing store and receive friends at home. Grant Stuart, from Dartmouth, will travel to San Antonio and may stay there. Senior class beat Junior in a high school basketball game 20 to 15. Joseph Clark visited his niece Mrs Verne Spiker on the way to Lacona for a stay with his son James.
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G. F. Souderstrom
Pernie James
United Presbyterian Parsonage
Soderstrom
James
Whittlesey
Brewer & Blake’s
Grant Stuart
Dartmouth College
Hanover
New Hampshire
San Antonio
Texas
Joseph Clark
Russell
Verne Spiker
Lacona
Mary Roberts
Staisberry
Tom
Union Evangelistic Meetings Readied At Pythian Temple
Union Evangelistic meetings are planned at the Pythian Temple store room on the square. Volunteers are urged to help with hauling lumber chairs and building a platform. The program begins 7 30 p m Wednesday February 5 with devotion and a sermon and will run nightly through the week. Sunday services recur at 11 a m and young peoples meetings at 6 p m with union services afterward. Committees led by Rev O A Elmauist coordinate music devotion advertising arrangements and finance with leaders from local churches invited to participate.
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Union Evangelistic
Pythian Temple
Press the Clothier
O. A. Elmauist
McCullagh and Moore
Wells and Hakes
Evans and Stratton
Munn
Harvey Jones
M. HE
Arbitration Offered For Bank Claim Dispute
The First National Bank receivership faces a $350 000 M V A claim. Stuart & Stuart represent creditors asking removal from liabilities. A Treasury reply proposes arbitration with evidence reviewed by a department representative whose ruling would be final. Woodmen claim appears valid. depositor claim could negate it.
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Treasury Department
Stuart & Stuart
First National Bank
Bostwick
Ioan
Bank Cleaning and Asset Transfer for Lucas County Bank Move
Bank activities in Wouseceaning Housecleaning began this week as the old institution prepares to move into the Lucas County National Bank. Numerous worthless forms and banking supplies were moved to the Chariton Commercial College for reuse in teaching banking methods. Mr. Crocker, a liberal printer customer, had stocked much of this material.
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First Nationed Bank
Lucas County National Bank
Chariton Commercial College
Crocker
Capt Bell Takes Command Of Co H At Drill
Captain Wm Bell, newly elected commander of Company H, led drill for the first time Monday evening. He praised the company and voiced satisfaction in leading such a fine group of young men. Members are keen to impress at the March 5 inspection and indoor target practice begins next week.
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Wm. Bell
Co. H
A. IX. Aten
Mutch
Homeward Bound For Simon Family Son Returns From Panama
Mr and Mrs Simon Press receive word from their son Harry that he has safely reached New York City from Panama after eleven months as a stenographer in the Land Agent Office of the Panama Railroad Company. He will visit New York City Buffalo Detroit and Chicago before arriving home next week. Friends look forward to greeting him.
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Simon Press
Harry
New York City
Panama
Panama Railroad Company
Buffalo
Detroit
Chicago
Annual Company H inspection scheduled at armory
The march 5 inspection of Company H will be directed by the War Department and conducted by a regular army officer on duty with the Iowa National Guard. Under Captain Bell the unit is expected to be in good shape for the rigorous federal inspection.
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Armory
War Department
Iowa National Guard
Capt
Bell
New Derby Bank Officers Elected
The Derby State Bank stockholders elected officers last Tuesday with R. E. Morris as President M. T. Grimes as Vice President U. G. Penick as Cashier Geo E Parkin as Assistant Cashier. Directors named include Chae Oehlman N G Penick J Herbert Park J W Dunn M T Grimes R BE Morris.
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Derby State Bank
R. E. Morris
M. T. Grimes
U. G. Penick
Geo
E. Parkin
Ass’t
Chae, Oehlman
N. G. Penick
J. Herbert Park
J. W. Dunn
R. BE. Morris
Depositors to Meet at Court House Next Saturday
Depositors of the First National Bank will gather in the courthouse next Saturday to discuss business of importance. A social follows in the basement of the Christian church on Tuesday evening February 4 at 7 o'clock conducted by the Young People's Christian Endeavor.
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First National Bank
Court House
Christian Church
Countie Endeavor
Chariton Banquet Brings Town Leaders Together
The Chariton business men's banquet at the Pythian temple drew about 225 attendees including ministers doctors lawyers and workers. Speakers praised the towns schools discussed a proposed public hospital and the value of business and agricultural collaboration.
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Chariton
Pythian Temple
W. R.C
Chariton Orchestra
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Pandora Club
Misa Nellis Hanlin
Zeta Epsilon Chi
J. P. Hardin
Mae von Kutztelben
Burlingen
J.D. Beeman
Elizabeth
Indianola
W.W. Whitfield
Lucas
First National
Bank In
Wouseceaning
Capt. Bell
New Derby Bank
Boosters
W. H. Dewey
Noxall Club
Dewey
Rev. Evans
M. BE
J. H. Darrah
Gol. Dungan
Guy W. Larimer
Larimer
Kate W. Penick
Mre
Penick
Chariton Schools
Sinoteds
H. G
Hollinger & Latimer
Iowa
Clothier’s Association
State Federation of Merchantile Associations
Rate’ Law
Commercial Club
St. Joe
Wm, Bell
55Th Infantry
National Guard
Guard
Chariton Compar
Pers
Commercial College
Reaon
Hardin Exley
Warren
Senate
Salt River
Makin
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