Destructive cyclone strikes Robbins farm area
A northwest Iowa and South Dakota storm Tuesday evening brought violent winds and a cyclone that wrecked farm buildings at the Robbins place three miles east of here. The horse barn and cow barn were severely damaged or moved, a granary spared, and a gasoline engine hurled from its base. Mrs. Robbins credits providence for Reuben Robbins escaping harm, absent at the time. Two hens survived amid the wreckage in unusual fashion. A traction engine suffered significant damage including a broken smoke stack and governor.
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Wid
Iowa
South Dakota
Stobbins Farm
Ute
Memorial Day Observed by Odd Fellows and Rebeccas
The local Odd Fellows and Rebecca lodges marked memorial day with church services at United Evangelical church led by Rev. Campbell and a solo by Mrs. Leo Hatfield. The processions, led by the Correctionville band, proceeded to the cemetery and then returned to the Odd Fellow hall. Over fifty Odd Fellows and thirty Rebeccas joined visiting members from Pierson Cushing and Anthon.
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Odd Fellow
Rebecca
United Evangelical Church
Campbell
Leo Hatfield
Correctionville
Odd Fellow Hall
Odd Fellows
Mutcher
Pierson
Cushing
Anthon
First Aeroplane Demonstration Set For June 26
A historic air show is planned one week after a meet on June 26 featuring Prof. Matt Savidge of Sioux City. The event promises an air display plus demonstrations of aircraft capabilities including potential air drops to destroy battleships. Merchants plan to close stores for a citywide celebration.
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Matt Savidge
Sioux Ty
Lt Wan
Tutke
Hig Das
Farewell for Dr G H Burris and family by Eastern Star
Eastern Star held a social evening at the Masonic hall to honor Dr and Mrs G H Burris who depart for California and Lake Charles Alabama. Guests praised Dr Burris for his service as Worthy Patron and Mrs Burris for her contributions. Activities included an automobile guessing game songs charades and refreshments. A silver collapsible drinking cup in a leather case was presented to the couple.
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Masonic Hall
G. H. Burris
Exposition
California
Lake Charles
Alabama
Burris
Ing
Gladys Wesley
W. H. Guiliford
K. Wesley
F. H. Anderson
Berris
Mayors es an APIO of Special FI Special Public Notice
A dated 1915 town notice for Correctionville Iowa announces a July 12 election to approve bonds up to 5000 for electric light and power plant funding. It lists ballot wording, voter eligibility, and election officers including mayor A W Hatfield with a female voting provision and clerk details.
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Correctionville
Iowa
Sad
Lowa
Towa
AW Hatfield
Anthony Welsch
Savage
A.W. Hat- Bela
W. HL Garber
J. L DaBoie
Trinity
A.W. Hatfield
Correctionville Defeats Movilleites 10 to 1 In Home Debut
The Correctionville baseball team routed Movilleites 10 to 1 on their home ground yesterday. Fran ces pitched well for Correctionville while Cockburn struggled for Moville. Umpire Maxfield's decisions sparked protests from Moville supporters.
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Correcheuville
Movilleites
Moville
Cockhirs
Petty
Aj Nice Fly
Cockbure
Frances
Kay ‘Thoth
Bauman Juutiy Cockburn
Siipps
Maxheld
Movilte
Abril PO
Davis
al Peek
Olson
Potty
Rauman
Thom Werf
Cockburn
OO Thom
Movitle AB
Heyoan
Harney
Richards
Strong
Daniels
DV Cooper
Sanborn
McDermott
G. Davis
Peck
V_ ‘Thom
E. Davis
R. Thom
Bauman
A. Thom
Cockborn
Maxfield
Locals Lose To Anthon As Usual 9-4
In a recent Correctionville at Anthon baseball game played last Sunday Anthon again proved dominant but the narrative notes the town’s expensive team forever chasing a live reputation. The piece frames Anthon’s losses as occasional and highlights hometown pride in competition.
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Arthon
Privildsanit
Neel
Correctionville
Twe
Joe
Correctionsville
Veeck
Anthon
Firemen Ball to Open New Coon Rink Hall in Correctionville
Correctionville Volunteer Fire Department plans a grand Firemen's ball in the new Coons skating rink once finished. It will be the first event in the hall with date to be announced after rink readiness. watch for Saturday notice. The regular W T I monthly meeting will be at Mrs. J. B. Van Houten's home Thursday, June 47, at 2:38.
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Correctionville
New Coon
Stu New Hall
J. B. van Houten Thoraday
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