Local News Briefs From Mt. Pleasant Ottumwa Libertyville
Mrs K J Reiste spent Sunday with relatives in Mt Pleasant Miss Jessie Traxler is spending the week with friends Mt Pleasant Carl Meyers was an oversunday visitor in Ottumwa Mrs K J Reiste has accepted a position at The Hub Mr and Mrs Edgar Sellers and children visited friends in Libertyville Sunday afternoon Miss Wilma Sellers had returned from a visit with friends at Stockport
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. J.reiste
Mt. Pleasant
Jessie Traxler
Carl Meyers
Ottumwa
K. J. Reiste
The
Hub
Edgar Sellers
Libertyville
Wilma Sellers
Stockport
Local social notes and visits from the area
The column lists multiple visits and brief travelings. Residents such as L. L. McGuire, C. A. Howard, D. A. Keltner, Miss Lelia Lamberson, Mrs. Jane Hudgell, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Rodabaueh, Richard Gentry, Mr. and Mrs. William Garrett, and Mrs. Atkinson are noted in- town or nearby travels. Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Johnson. Several moves and visits to Davenport, Eldon, Aurora, and Lake Minocqua are cited, along with furloughs and trips by local families.
Jefferson County Launches Children's Year with Baby Station
In Jefferson County the first activity of Children's Year gains momentum with a baby station at the Armory. Dr J W Bean leads a medical and nursing team as parents bring babies for weighing and health checks across wards. Local clubs and schools support the drive with contests and prizes for young entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Community Club
Woman’s Association
Camp Fire Girls Scouts
R. C
Jefferson County
Armory
J. W. Bean
Fairfield
Cedar No. 6
Locust Grove
Buchanan
Herman Bucher
National Chidren
Burea
Buchanan Township
Hague
Local residents return from visits across states
Mr and Mrs W C Spaulding came back from a several weeks stay at Lake Minocqua Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs Ray Baker returned home after visiting relatives at Cedar Rapids and Davenport. Mrs Linnie Coyle and two daughters in the city for Bert Carl funeral. Mr and Mrs Rimer Carlson back from Davenport. Mr and Mrs L C Garber of Davenport returned home after visiting friends here. Mrs Arminda Lambert Mrs Fannie Pickering and son George returned to Brighton after Bert Carl funeral. Miss Ulache Banta returned from Lynchburg Virginia visiting sisters. Charles Gnetteon and family home after summer in Seattle visiting Misses Cora and Ana Gustison. Misses Mabel Hoffman Bertha Florence Peebler and Josephine Kingman returned to Libertyville after visiting Misses Helen Higby. Mr and Mrs Vernon Bates and daughters Mabel and Gough of Burlington with Minnie and Fred Larson visited Libertyville and Irmingham yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arminda Lambert
Mra
Fannie Pickering
George
Brighton
Bert Car
Mabel Hoffman
Bertha
Florence Peebler
Josephine Kingman
Libertyville
Helen
If Tosallie Higby
Vernon Bates
Mabel
Gough
Burlington
Minnie
Fred Larson
Irmingham
Old Settlers Day Will Remain on September 12
Jefferson County committees meet to decide on changing the date for Old Settlers Day and conclude that the celebration will stay on September 12 despite a concurrent national registration day. Congress fixed September 12 for the next registration, but local plans remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Congress
Thrift Stamp Society Meeting in Buchanan District No 4
The Thrift Stamp Society of District No 4 in Buchanan Townshp held its August gathering at J A Huglin home. President Sylvester Liblin reported near full quota raised and the event featured a picnic supper and a performance by the Fairfield Business Men Quartette. Prof Macy Campbell praised the campaign and inspired renewed commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrift Stamp Society
Buchanan Townshpp
J. A. Huglin
District No. 4
Sylvester Liblin
Socety
No. 4
Fair Field
Macy Campbell
Town
Ashes of J Williamson Interred at Evergreen Cemetery
The late J. E. Williamson, who died in California, was interred Sunday afternoon in Evergreen cemetery. He formerly resided here and was well known as the first Commander of Gethemane Commandery, Knights Templar. The service was conducted by the Masonic order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Williamson
California
Evergreen Cemetery
Mr. Williamson
Gethemane Commandery
Knights ‘Templar
Masonic Order
Mary Pickford in the City at Orpheum Today
Mary Pickford appears in M liss at the Orpheum today. The film showcases outdoor scenes shot in San Josinto Mountain area of southern California with humor and pathos, praised as a worthy successor to Tess of the Storm Country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pickford
Orpheum
Golden West
Miles
San Josinto Mountaine
California
Bert Hart
Notice of Final Settlement for Jefferson County Iowa
Notice to legatees and heirs that final report of Charles A Summers as executor of Charles C Rimmer is on file in Jefferson County District Court seeking approval and discharge. Objections must be filed by November term at Fairview Court House. Summers and attorneys Starr Jordan listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleck
District Court
Jefferson County
Iowa
Charles A Summers
Charles C. Rimmer
FairWed
Tows
Charles A. Summers
Starr & Jordan
Methodist Church Reports Prosperous Year In City
The First Methodist church closes a prosperous year despite many members serving in the government. About two hundred fifty communicants received the Lord's Supper. Twenty six new names added to the Honor Roll bringing total to 106 soldiers and one Red Cross nurse. Officers elected for the new year include Trustees and Stewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Keesey
Bation
Case
C. W. Mountain
P. F. Apfel
Fairfield
Stodghill
Libertyville
Bloomfield
F. Db. Kerrick
J. H. Stuckey
E. F. Simmons
L. T. Gobbie
B. F. Crafl
Thos. Davies
Fred McClain
William H. George
Fred Flinspach
L. ‘. Clinkinbeard
J. C. Blackford
S. A. Power
C. F. Fryer
E. A. Young
W. W. Harris
E. G. Fligg
Dean Taylor
McPherson
J. A. West
Weeley Fryman
W. T. Dixon
A. V. Frazey
J. W. Cassel
C M. Graham
L. E B. Whitney
C. W Vountain
Paul Coon
T. B. Short
Yxon
Carl Stanford
C V. Pool
J. Ray Oliver
C. E. Morner
D. Kerrie Rible
Maude
Ford
Munis
Mikira
Anna Mo
S. McPherson
Sat Vllain
Jas. Youne
Army shirts and gear for boys going to camp
Readable items list shows army shirts flame khaki sweaters and handkerchiefs for boys bound for camp, plus reference to Dreke Clothing Coast Ride.
Notice to customers about delivery wagon removal
After Saturday August 31 the delivery wagon will be taken off in compliance with authorities. Children should come for meat and will receive the same attention as adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Free Methodist Delegates Prepare for Cedar Rapids Conference
Delegates including Rev. L. Mendenhall and his wife Mrs Mendenhall depart tonight for Cedar Rapids to attend the Free Methodist conference beginning tomorrow. Also traveling are Rev. S. S. Steward and Rev. F. C. Behner representing the local society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Oiling Bill Reminder Due By The Tenth
A shortNotice warns readers to pay their oiling bill before the tenth of this month. The message emphasizes timely payment to avoid service disruption or penalties.
Card of Thanks For Kindness After Our Loss
We thank neighbors and friends for kindnesses and flowers sent during the illness and passing of Bruce Ratliffe. From Elizabeth Cris F Crail Jr. and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Ratliffe
Elizabeth Cris
3. F. Crail Jr
Famstly
Piano Tuning Schedule in Fairfield
J Eisenhart announces piano tuning service in Fairfield from August 26 to September 4. Leave orders at Leggett house or Scheffel's music store in BE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Leggett House
Scheffel’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pontircl
L. 8. McGuire of
Rock Island
Mrs. MecGuire
C. A. Howard
Washington
D. A. Keltner
Washingington
Lelia Lamberson
Eldon
the Historical Society
Jane Hudgell
Akron
Colorado
M. D. Rodabaueh
Lake Minocqua
Wisconsin
Richard Gentry
William Garrett
Atkinson
A. C. Johnson
Gurler Bush
Robert Gumm
Velma Keller
Davenport
Nellie
Margaret Traer
Cantril
Bessie Elder
Ella Elder
Emma Hartman
Delia
Aurora, Nl
Willy Green
Glendale
Harold C. Teevan
Camp Logan
Houston
Texas
John Bryar
H. F. Spurgeon
Chicago
C. M. Graham
Spurgeon
Spurgeon Mercantiles Co
Frank Tedrow
W. ¢. Spaulding
Lake Minoqua
Wisconsi
Mrs. Ray Baker
Cedar Rapida
Dyaert
Linnie Coyle
Bert Carl
Rimer Carlson
Migs Ulache Banta
Linchburg
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Eere Charles Gnetteon
Vireil
Myrtle
Seattle
Wash
Cora
Ana Gustison
J. Williamson
Elias C. Summiers
Methodist Church
Reg
Rempinder
Maine
Parsons Conservatory
James P. Moorhead
Beth
Swift & Company
U. S.A
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