Local Correspondence Highlights Social Visits and Trips
A flurry of visits and travels fills the week with relatives and friends in Ottumwa Albia Fairfield and Libertyville. Notables include Mrs W C Tucker and Floyd Gates returning from Burlington, Mrs Carrie Ferrell and Helen Russell at Ottumwa, and Prairie-area guests at John Peebler’s south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Tucker
Floyd Gates
Burlington
Sarah Schwartz
C. G. Day
Mabel
Winsfield
W. E. Skinner
Carrie Ferrell
Helen Russell
Fred Martin
Ottumwa
Harlie Yost
Lester
Hoot, Barnes and Stout
Kansas Harvest Fields
C. R. Swanson
Albia
Carl Riggs
John Peebler
Mesdames
J. T. Rodgers
W. H. Bates
Victor Bates
Edythe Rodgers
Fairfield
Ella Gibbons
Wyndon Davis
Iowa City
S. K. Davis
H. D. Davis
G. F. Swanson
Eugene
Wray
Libertyville
Gene Workman
Stockport
W. A. Robertson
Maurice
Wanda Barnes
Nelle Peebler
Social notes from Hickory Ridge and nearby towns
Hickory Ridge and nearby residents share visits and travels. Miss Eunice Smith and Miss Marjorie Goodman visited near Brookville. The Hewitts and relatives traveled to Ottumwa. Cross Lanes residents Ted DeGood and family hosted to Ed Kramer home. Calls and visits noted among Curray, DeGood, Parker, and Webb households in Batavia and Abingdon area. A Children’s Day program drew attendees to Bladensburg Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Smith
Marjorie Goodman
Brookville
Sam Hewitt
Earl
Verle Smith
Vernie Parker
Cora
Tumwa
Ted DeGood
Cross Lanes
Ed. Kramer
George
Arnold Curray
Batavia
Lovel DeGood
Perry Snider
Abingdon
Fairfield
Virgil Webb
Christian Church
Bladensburg
Bryant DeGood
Arlo
Kenneth
Ottumwa
Ruth Wecl
Weekend social round in Fairfield and area events
Mrs Walter Jones stayed in Fairfield with W C Jones and the Trail family. Numerous households hosted visitors including the Bakers and Spaldings. A wedding occurred as Miss Seattie Watson and Bert Ash wed at the Watson home. Navy guidance states men born last year and registered June 5 gain Navy service eligibility after exemption board review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Jones
Fairfield
W. C. Jones
W. E. Trail
Zelma
Charles Baker
Rollin Spalding
Ezra Hadley
Vada
Earnest Hadley
Harlan Roberts
George Brays
Oakland
Woolson
Sam Dickinson
Will Dickinson
Charley George
Stoner Davidson
Charley Shafer
T. L. Stewart
Walter
Sant Bray
Seattie Watson
Bert Ash
Wesley Watson
C. C. Dana
D Dughter Lucile
Geo. Bray
Florence Hosler
Edith Allen
Floyd Mills
Brighton
Lawrence Hyzer
Verle
Clarence Dana
Gertrude Pardon
Perry
Lecora Bond
Alda Watson
E. A. Hosler
Navy
Abingdon Residents Share Visits and Local Events
Abingdon residents hosted visitors from Batavia, Fairfield, Fremont, and Hedrick. Local sport saw Abingdon scrubs beat Packwood 16 to 12 in a loose game with one salaried player sidelined. Plans hint at a possible match with Farson next Sunday as haymaking and fishing occupy the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Walker
Batavia
Orville Smith
Ralph Myers
Fremont
Chas. Clapp
Fairfield
Red Cross
Abingdon
Sullivan Smith
Hedrick
John Davenport
Abingdon Scrubs
Packwood
Farson
Tommy Smith
Milton
Abindon
Lee Odum
Marie Trent
Masons
Ralph DeGood
Wesley Bradfield
Jake Glaziers
Tractor Proves Success In County Test
The second of seven Ford tractors allotted to the county was delivered last week and tested by purchaser Fred McClain just south of the city. The tractor performed as expected, meeting all requirements, and McClain will send it to Canada for use there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Fred McClain
McClain
Canada
Drake Clothing Co Offers Work Shirts and Pants
Drake Clothing Co advertises work shirts pants gloves and hats at popular prices. Local shoppers are invited to browse a selection featuring durable fabrics and affordable options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deale Clothing Co
Drake Clothing Co
Sunday School Children Gather For Evening Meeting
The Christian Sunday school group held a Children s meeting Sunday night. Mr I O Webb and family spent Sunday at the home of A Smith of Nugent and the Isaac Webb home at Mr Lester Myers is spending his
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Steele
Opal Johnson
Des Moines
Ruth Myers
Guy Crafford
R. H. Myers
C. Hill
Isaac Webb
G. S. Smith
Maggie Chandler
Ula Reinier
Carl Cline
Edna
Iniz Bishop
Winfield
Rob Marshall
Minnesota
Will Weidner
Iredd Dysert
John Kelley
Sigourney
O. B. Myers
The
Christian Sunday School
I. O. Webb
A. Smith
Nugent
Lester Myers
Better Living Conditions Attract and Retain Farm Labor
The article argues high wages help recruit but better living conditions keep workers on the farm. It promotes housing, ventilated cottages, and sleeping porches with screened sides as affordable improvements. It also warns of coal shortages and urges readers to order fuel now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Fuel Administration
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Trevor Roland
Camp Dodge
Will Hafferty
Pertha
Fay Riggs
Frank Fell
Gerald
Denver
Colo. John
Dorothy
Elizabeth Coleman
Richland
C. W. Riggs
Dunlavy
Son
Kansas City
Gifford
Charlotte Garber
A. Swanson
Raymond
Jennie Campbell
Davenport
Margaret Coleman
Rue Davis
Ila Ghifelty
Isabelle Bishop
Helen Looney
Florence Peebler
Len Lewis
Preent
Miss Moore
Utah
Presbyterian Church
Will Lewis
Nancy Rodabaugh
Curt Vaught
A. Oe
Vera McCleary
Jefferson County Hospital
W. V. Liner
J. O. Boyd
David Haynes
Lwey Boyd Lme
Will
France
Lester Yost
Birmingham
Jacob Glotfelty
Sulay
Eldon
Henry Wolff
Ottawa
Carl Crawford
Reed Crawford
Mt. Zion Qurch
Nellie
Ruth
Ace McClain
Jessie Griswold
Ames
Howard Boutson
Lindy
Jasper Searcy
Ollie
Lida Mowery
C. G. Miller
Edith
Joseph Nelsons
Opal Johnston
E. A. Romack
F. P. Steele
Mary Steele
Blanch Creg
Braden
F. A. Roberts
Lela Bennet
Cline
Joseph Nelson
Ray Nelson
Thurston
Melissa Kenyon
Frank Carter
Thos. Reinier
Shelton
J. A. Linder
Jesse Linder
Ira Clingman
George Russell
Wm. Barngrover
F. M. Clevenger
Hickory Ridge
Crowder
Ealk
Uncle Sam
H. C. Ferguson
Hall
M Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
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Toledo
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Chicago
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Shallenberger
J. F. Shallenberger
Oakwood Blvd
Chicago, Il
Chester Anderson
Sappho
Marine Corps
Enoom Morgan's Sons CO
Post Office
U.S
R. J. Wilson
L. J. Marcy
Frank S. Boies
W. P. Starr
OF Fairfield
J. C. Thorne
Dillon Turney
eHnry C. Alston
Fred A. Spielman
W. C. Spalding
Safety Deposit
Southeast Corner Park
Ensilage
AVA Slaver Eterna Trai Natimonat
Spalding & Kearns
Iowa
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