Local social notes and relocations around town
Ed Henneman and wife returned Monday from Pueblo Colorado visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A C Bedell Our spring stock of wall paper is now in stock Call and inspect same at Drug Store Mrs Nina Algeo of Golden City Missouri is visiting at the home of her sister Mrs Robert Akers and with C E Martin Mrs Clyde Lawson and children of Clarinda are visiting at the home of her father J E Clark O C Poaten attended a grocers convention at Creston Tuesday Ernest W Fouts and uncle Wesley Price of Minneapolis Kansas are visiting relatives and friends there Mr Fouts and Mr Price were former residents of Gravity Bari King and family are moving this week into the Phillips residence which they recently purchased
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Henneman
Pueblo
Colorado
Mrs
A. C. Bedell
Nina Algeo
Golden City
Missouri
Robert Akers
C. E. Martin
Clyde Lawson
Clarinda
J. E. Clark
Ernest W. Fouts
Wesley Price
Minneapolis, Kansas
Mr. Fouts
Mr. Price
Gravity
Bari King
Phillips
Spring Paint Needs Highlighted by Drug Store
A brief notice notes that spring is approaching and urges customers to obtain paint supplies from the local Drug Store. It stresses available paints and related products to prepare for seasonal home projects.
Die-A-Whyle club hosts meeting at Morley home
On Thursday after week the die-A-Whyle club was entertained by Mrs. Glenn Warner with Mrs. Harry Morley opening her home due to sickness. Dainty refreshments were served and a miscellaneous program given. Five visitors attended: Mrs. L. D. Akers, Mrs. Ray Walker, Mrs. Guy Campbell, Mrs. Daville Fitgerald, and Mrs. Herman Ginn. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Fead Kuith on May 3, with roll call answered by Mothers Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Warner
Warner
Harry Morley
L. D. Akers
Ray Walker
Guy Campbell
Daville Fitgerald
Herman Ginn
Church Schedule Leaves Evening Service Open
The church holds worship at 10:00 a.m. and Epworth League at 7:15 p.m. There is a 1:00 a.m service conducted by the men. No evening sermon due to the pastor’s absence for rest and recuperation.
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Epworth League
Phillips-Houchin Reception Honors Local Couple
A reception honoring Miss Lorene Phillips and Cleo Houchin was hosted at the groom’s parents home, with about 63 relatives and friends in attendance. The couple, married a week earlier, plan to farm the Frank Houchin/W. B. Estle farm and move to town after school ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips—Houchin
Hono
Lorene Phillips
Cleo Houchin
Frank Houchin
Earl King Residence Rented to Damewood Family
The Earl King residence, vacated this week by the King family, has been rented to the I. M. Damewood family of Burlington Wisconsin, who will move here before long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl King
King
I. M. Damewood
Burlington
Wisconsin
Night Opera Orchestra Leader On Palmolive Theatre Stage
Conductor Nathaniel Shilket leads a forty piece ensemble in the Nght opera series at the Palmolive Theatre every Tuesday night from 10 to 11 over WEAF red network.
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Nathaniel Shilket
Palmolive Theatre
WEAF
Red
Six Week Rush Toward Finals Across School Grades
School week features six week sprint to semester tests for seniors with exemption from last term exams. Reports note absences for illness and mumps, class activities include spelling, crafts, calendars, and a party. Senior play progress and ongoing studies in arithmetic percentage, American literature, and typing track contest tease upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
New Roof Underway for Jennie Alexander in Gravity
New subscriber note reports Jennie Alexander receiving a fireproof shingle roof in East Gravity. Her Lenox-based brother handles the roofing project for the home improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel
Jennie Alexander
East Gravity
Lenox
Mrs Abbie Reid Visits County Home Employee Return
Mrs Abbie Reid, an employee at the county home, visited here on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie Reid
Miss Zona Posten Attends Electric Light Meeting
Miss Zona Posten attended an electric light meeting in Clarinda on Tuesday, joining local residents seeking updates on lighting projects and community improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zona Posten
Clarinda
Downeys Visit Enid Oklahoma Return Home With Guest
Mr and Mrs C M Downey drove to Enid Oklahoma before part of the week and returned home Saturday evening. They were accompanied home by Miss Naomi Van Nice who has been at Enid for some time. Mr and Mrs Albert Hansen took care of the work at the Downey farm during their absence.
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C. M. Downey
Enid
Oklahoma
Naomi van Nice
Albert Hansen
Downey Farm
Womans Travel Group Visits Chillicothe Missouri
Miss Pauline Walker drove to Chillicothe Missouri Friday returning Sunday. She was accompanied by Mrs Walter Webb who had been visiting her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Drexel Gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Walker
Chillicothe
Missouri
Walter Webb
Drexel Gold
Local School Classes and Baseball Result
The Bogush Lf class began Business Letters while Hacopean History studied How European History Merged into World History and started The Progress of Modern Science and Invention. Geometry began Fundamental Construction of Polygons. Agriculture studied The Potato Crop. General Science ran magnetism and static electricity experiments. Algebra I continued Making Up One's Mind. Gravity baseball lost to Clearfield 8 to 2 April 8. Reynolds Morley Keith Ambrose for locals and Cowell Crew for Clearfield. Next game versus New Market on April 10. First and second graders enjoyed a quarter holiday Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield
Reynolds
Morley
Keith
Ambrose
Cowell
Crew
Northwest Country News Briefs and Social Span
Weather stays friendly as locals work in fields and tend gardens. The Jolly Mixers met Burright statera for an all day quitting with a covered dish lunch and new member votes. Mrs Maybelle Long hosted the 60 50 club. families visit, move, and plan Mothers Day activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burright Statera
Hamm
Leighton
Sanders
Garrett
Lena Firkins
Maybelle Long
Willis Weaver
Walden Weaver
Victor Davis
Atlantic
Berneice Leighton
Albert Brooks
H. B. Hicks
J S Pieringer Optometrist Marks Bedford History
J S Pieringer, an optometrist based in Bedford since 1891, is noted for longstanding service in the community and its early medical practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Pieringer Optometrist
Bedford
Mrs Bruce Monahan Returns to Bedford After Operation
Mrs Bruce Monahan, previously in Bedford recovering from an operation, arrived there Tuesday and is recovering nicely as reported in this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Monahan
Bedford
President enjoys fishing trip quiet in southern waters
The President's fishing retreat in southern waters is described along with a nod to Daniel Webster. The scene notes Webster’s quiet seat in a flat boat before a notable speech, and remarks on fishing as a seasonal pastime even for leaders like Cleveland and the President.
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Cleveland
Daniel Webster
Hayne
Massachusetts Statesman
M E Church Guest Day and Mite Box Opening Planned
The W H M S of the M E church will hold its annual Guest Day and Mite Box opening on Tuesday afternoon April 18 at the home of Mrs Elmer Brown. All ladies are invited to attend this meeting. A good program will be given and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Elmer Brown
Visiting relatives noted by Iowa dentist in Clarinda
Dr. C. B. Eller of Clarinda Iowa shows visiting relatives this week at his patient G E Morris home near New Market with Mrs Mary Morris and Mrs Clare Kitchen accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Eller
Clarinda
Iowa
Mary Morris
G. E. Morris
New Market
Clare Kitchen
Mr and Mrs Coan Visit From Des Moines
R W Coan and wife of Des Moines drove to this place Monday to attend to some business, returning home Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Coan
Dee Moines
Dentist Dr M R Francis Serves Bedford Iowa
Dr M R Francis operates as a dentist and oral surgeon in Bedford Iowa offering general dentistry and surgical procedures to patients in the region. The entry notes his professional title and location without additional biographical details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Francis
Bedford
Iowa
Free Methodist Church Services Announced by Pastor Dickey
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening service at 1:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening at 1:29 p.m. Class meeting first Sunday each month at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome and invited.
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James R. Locke
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Ford Tailors
Calla
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Creston, Iowa
Free Methodist Church
Chas. Dickey
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