Resolutions and notices from church and school
The Thursday April 13 1939 issue lists notices and society items from Clermont including admissions at church and school events. It notes Mrs. Howard Boyle staying at the Sheldon Boyle home for illness care, Mrs. Alice Becker opening her summer home, Mike Eisenfeld visiting from Iowa City, and Easter visitations at several local homes. Various families including the Riches McMillans and Wengers are cited with dinners and guests. Several ill residents are mentioned, with Mrs. N M Fritz reported quite ill and bedridden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Boyle
Clermont
Sheldon Boyle
Alice Becker
Louis Becker
Mike Eisenfeld
Iowa City
H. H. Welt
Joe Becker
D. R. Roberts
Henry Riche
Stanley
Ed Wenger
Gene
Len. Wenger
Roge McMillan
Elizabeth McMillan
Rose McMillan
N. M. Fritz
Sis
Anna Schupbach
Anna Mee
Albert Lee
Albert Schupbach
Herman Schupbach
Marlene
Louis Butikofer
Emms Bunting
Valmah Bugel Eltkader
Chas. Feller
Fayette teen arrested for stealing revolver
A fifteen year old from Fayette was arrested for taking a revolver and holster from a farm home while owners were at church. Officials say he had no prior offenses known and may have been influenced by the film Jesse James. The column also blends humorous vignettes and local notes from the Echo edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Jesse James
Old Art Specer Cfi Phote to the Eenn by EF Roddy
An elderly woman named Mrs. Terry, in her eighties, preserves a dying home industry by washing, carding, spinning, dyeing, and weaving woolen garments. She buys wool from others after formerly keeping sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. A. Roddy
Telhea
A. i
Terry
West Union Chronicle recalls early 1900s life and storms
Historic notes from West Union Iowa detail fires, mill operations, bridge and shed damage from a fierce Saturday night storm. Articles chronicle the Corner and Diamond mill, a lightning strike on Ola Johnson's bridge, a $200 horse loss, and water damage to a steam saw outfit. Local residents like Hugh Patterson and Lew Kohler feature in brief personals and updates on jobs, health training, and relocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Patterson
Mr. Patterson
Ola Johnson
Mink Creek
Wadena
Jesus Hone Efford
Hunsberger
Lew Kohler
West Bend
Will Cooley
Jerry Mudrock
Jerry
Brippe
Arthur Dibble
Spokane
Ash
Cooley
Jud Conner
Big Conner
Rogers & Adams
West Union
Nelle Stoehr
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
When You Have a News Item Deal No 20
A fragmented OCR snippet references a numbered news item or deal, labeled No 20. The readable text provides little context beyond the numbering and generic phrasing, offering insufficient details for a fuller summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eal No. 20
May 1 Deadline For Iowa 1939 Conservation Signups
About 100 men from northeast counties attend the district weed conference at the West Union courthouse. May 1 is the final date for farmers in Iowa and the North Central Region to sign for participation in the 1939 conservation program. Over 83 percent signup shown from intention sheets. Clermont Yes 108 No 21, Dover Yes 122 No 23, Fairfield Yes 137 No 24, Wyria Yes 116 No 11, Pleasant Valley Yes 106 No 5, Union Yes 135 No 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
North Central Region
Clermont
Dover
Fairfield
Wyria
Pleasant Valley
Union
Elwood Mabon Named County 4-H Champion
Elwood Mabon, 19, son of Mr and Mrs H A Mabon of Randallia, is county champion 4 H club member. His five year record book has been submitted for judging and will compete with other county winners for two trips to Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Mabon
H. A. Mabon
Randallia
Washington, D. C
Rural Life Copfahs Slated For Leaders
Fayette county community leaders are invited to attend a district Rural Life conference at Iowa State Teachers College from April 17 to 27. The article also notes visitors and local family gatherings including Mrs Hollis Finch and the Habeger family, with others visiting and staying in Fayette and Volga City areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette ‘County
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Ernest Larson
LeRoy
Minn
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Ray DeSart
Véne
Walter Winchell
Sinc Bave
U.S
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U. S
Graham Mac
Ned
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Wade Guenther
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W. C. Falb
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Falk
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Richard Miller
Harold Fischer
Burnell Anderson
Postville
Edward C. Olesen
Oa Rodney
Robert
Ne Schori
Floyd Lane
Herbert Ash
Don L. Betty
John J. Hamm
Indianola
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Hae
Samuel
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Joe Mounce
Melchr
Chevrolet
Master de Lewe
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Northeast
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Grand Circle
Init
San Francisco Bay
Wteartine Mint
Tan
Rock Island
San Francisco
New York
C. C. Anderson
Rock Island Station
Davenport
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