Local notices and social updates from Pella area
Births, marriages, visits, and church notices appear from Pella and county areas. Includes birth of Frank Bean of Ainsworth. death of Mrs. E A Wright. marriage licenses for Merle DeGood and Mary Baird. various visits by Maud Woodford Georgia Trent Eva Mitchell and Bertha Miller. church services at the Baptist church with Reverend McCampbell and Professor Vartanian. library and Bible readings at The Reading Room. prayer meeting led by Dr J W Bean and the Men's Booster class. Sunday School and weekly schedule details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. McMican
J. W. Bean
Mrs Esther Wright Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Esther Ann Wright died at 4 o clock this morning at her daughter Mrs George Liblin s home south of the city of infirmities of old age She was born July 7 1837 at Coldwater Mich and was 86 years 5 months 8 days old at death Survived by children Rank Bean Ainworth Fred Bean Florence Col Ea Bean Prosser Wash and Mrs George Liblin Fairfield Funeral arrangements not yet completed
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Esther Ann Wright
George Liblin
Wright
Coldwater
Midh
Fairfield
Vicinity
Rank Bean
Ainworth
Fred Bean
Florence
Col
Ea. Bean
Prosser
Wash
Public Sale of Farm Stock and Equipment Near Fairfield
A public sale at the Clapp farm, 3 1/3 miles east of Fairfield on the Burlington Blue Grass road, starts Wednesday at 1:00 pm. Items include four horses, ten cattle with calves, two-yearling steers, six Chester White gilts, farm implements, and Silver King seed corn. Terms: cash under $10, six percent bankable note for larger purchases. collected by T. B. Allender, clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Burlington Blue Grass Road
Chester White
John Deere Gang
Deering
John M Monson Dies in Salina After Illness
John M Monson died last night at his Salina home after several days of pneumonia. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 1 PM from the Presbyterian church in Salina, with burial in the nearby cemetery. Survived by sisters Mrs Jos Hickenbottom Parsonsville and Mrs R E Taylor Creston and brother Chas Monson of Salina.
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John M. Monson
Salina
Presbyterian Church
Jos. Hickenbottom
Parsonsville
R. E. Taylor
Creston
Chas, Monson
Christmas Cantata and Services at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church schedules Sabbath School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with visiting Gospel Team speakers. The C E S meets at 6 30 p m, the choir presents a Christmas cantata tonight, and a Service Flag ceremony plus Honor Roll reading with Atty. E F Simmons occur at 7 30 p m. The college Gospel Teams travel to Parsons for the conference, with the pastor speaking on Things That Made Abraham Great in the evening.
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Presbyterian Church
Vsiting
Parsons
Atty. E. F. Simmons
South
Dixie
Abraham
Call Rumer for Auto Painting Services
Schedule a painting job by calling Rumer at 725. Inquire about available dates and service options for auto painting.
Auto painting and finishing service ad
Notice to car owners seeking painting and refinishing by a first class finisher. John Rumer offers auto and furniture finishing from the Mohr Building East Side Square with phone numbers 726 and 771.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8
Rumer
Mohr Bldg
East Side Square
Fairfield Bids God Speed To Hospital Unit B
The Jefferson County Hospital Auxiliary hosted a public reception for Major J. F. Clarke Capt I. D. James Miss Amy Beers and the enlisted men of Unit B at the Elks hall last evening. Hundreds attended the informal event to say farewell. The Fairfield band played early with Frank's Orchestra providing dance music later. Coffee and wafers were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Hospital Auxiliary
J. F. Clarke
I. D. James
Amy Beers
Unit B
Elks Hall
Fairfield
Frank
Combination Sale At Norvell Farm Near Fairfield
A combination sale is announced for Monday December 17 at the old Norvell place southeast of Fairfield. The undersigned invites bidders to attend the event on the farm property.
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Norvell Place
Fairfield
Chevrolet owners visit Broadway Garage for free car care info
All Chevrolet car owners are invited to Broadway Garage for free guidance on vehicle maintenance from a factory representative on the 15th. The event offers expert tips and official information to help owners care for their cars.
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Chevrolet
Broadway
Hayes Parsons enters aviation training at Kelly Field
Mayes Parsons, formerly with Hospital Unit A, received morning orders from the War Department to report to San Antonio Texas for aviation training at Kelly Field. He requested a transfer last week and will depart tomorrow morning.
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Mayes Parsons
War Department
Washington
San Antonio
Texas
Kelly Field
Parsons
Eastern Star Elects Officers After Large Meeting
A large Eastern Star gathering last evening included initiation and officer elections. Elected were Worthy Matron Miss May McClain, Worthy Patron F J L Black, Associate Matron Mrs Faank Ricksher, Conductress Mrs Frank Sullivan, Associate Conductress Mrs H H Neimann. Appointive positions not yet filled. an elaborate supper followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eastern Star
May McClain
F. J. L. Black
Faank Ricksher
Frank Sulli
Gethsemane Commandery to Elect Officers at 7:30 PM
Gethsemane Commandery No 59 Knights Templar will hold regular communications Monday at 7 30 PM in Masonic Hall. Regular meeting includes election of officers. Red Cross. All Sir Knights urged to attend.
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Gethsemane Commandery
Knights Templar
Masonic Hall
Red Cross
Also Mentioned on This Page
Criefs
J. G. Massdam
Pella and
Sibley
John Kaska
Frank Bean
Ainsworth
E. A. Wright
Merle DeGood
Mary Baird
Batavia
Maud Woodford
Brighton
Georgia Trent
McCampbell
North D Street
Bertha Miller
County Line
Lela McCleary
Pleasant Plain
Libertyville
Prof. Vartanian
Baptist Church
Mrs
Joseph Roth
Chicago
Beloit, Wis
Geo. Geddeon
W. Briggs Street
Eva Mitchell
Des Moines Business S College
Des Moines
Martha Gearhart
Christian Science
Fair Clothing
Eclock
Estehr A. Wright
C. H. Clapp
T. B. Allender
Audt
Methodist Church
English Lutheran Church
A. V. Frazey & Son Furniture and Undertaking
North Cour
God Speed
Hayes Parsons
C. E
Van
H. H. Neimann
Martha Washington
Rosecraft Art
Hl. P. McLaughlin Co
Andy
Brunswick Phonographs
Laumer Bros, Senaky
Box Candy
Nance O’neil
U. S
R. H. Maxwell
CliMax Grocery
College Dramatic
Sudumann
the Maker
Downs
Qast
Dean Elizabeth Stanwood
Lea Buckles Roth
Jericho & Easton’s
John T. Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Burlington Street
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