Woman's Study Club Meets Tuesday Evening
The Woman's Study Club will hold a meeting on Tuesday February 13 with Mrs Frank Smith as hostess. Roll call features Original Verse St Valentine Miss Ina Steeves resolves that Lincoln was greater than Washington. Voting shows Mrs Frank Smith for and Mrs Harry Stafford against. Valentine box planned.
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Frank Smith
St. Valentine
Ina Steeves
Lincoln
Washington
Harry Stafford Valentine
Shenandoah District Meeting at Free Methodist Church Gravity
The Shenandoah District will convene at the Free Methodist Church in Gravity from February 9 to 11 led by Rev. E Ballenger. Preachers and pilgrims are expected, with a Saturday morning business meeting at 9 30 and services continuing through Sabbath. A cordial invitation is extended.
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Shenandoah
Free Methodist Church
Gravity
E. Ballenger
Chas, Dickey
E I Wilson Hatchery Announces Expansion Plans
E I Wilson Hatchery reveals a new Sanitary Hatchery installation to raise capacity by 8000 eggs and expand flocks. The notice urges early orders for chicks, premium eggs, and no charges for culling with a code for no extra chicks.
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E. I. Wilson Hatchery
County O E S Party Honors New Grand Chaplain
Conway O E S hosted county chapters in the Mason ic Temple at Bedford for a reception honoring Mrs Clifford Young of Sharpshore after her appointment as Grand Chaplain. A seven o clock cafeteria dinner preceded a varied program by county chapters, with dancing and several Grand Officers in attendance.
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O.E.S
Bedford
Conway O. E.S
Taylor County
Clifford Young
Sharpshore
Masonic Temple
Ralph Ratledge
Conway
Maud Bowers
Orient
Gertrude May
Shenandoah
Ella Young
G. C
Local Gravity
Corn-Nog Committee Progress in Township Drive
The township corn-nog committee reports continued work with under half of about 200 farmers signed. As of yesterday morning 80 had signed, with estimates suggesting the program could bring $58,050 into the township over the contract year, aiding farmers’ indebtedness if properly managed.
Forest Pershin Rents 480 Acres on Waubonsie Trail Estate
Forest Pershin and sons have rented 480 acres of land from the estate of the late Dr. Witte of Clarinda about four miles west of here on the Waubonsie Trail. They will move there next spring after leaving the McApin farm north of here due to insufficient land. Virgil McAlpin and family plan to return from Page county to occupy the McApin place next spring.
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Forest Pershin
People Prefer Amusement Over Instruction in Public Life
A lighthearted observation notes that crowds favor entertainment over formal guidance. The remark suggests a broader trend toward leisure and distraction amid busy social routines.
Prospects Good For Bank Reorganization
Special notices invited deposits and support as a bank reorganization plan was outlined by Clifford Young at a meeting in the hall over Johnston's store. J. A. Gaebler presided and emphasized the need to raise 100 shares of new stock to reach a $25 000 capital.
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Johnston’s
J. A. Gaebler
Clifford Young
Senate
Sharpsburg
Brother's Funeral Attends Indianapolis Return
Clifford Young returned Tuesday afternoon from Indianapolis after attending the funeral of his brother Dale Young 41 killed near Birmingham Alabama when his car was side swiped by a truck. Dale had been engaged in educational work and was on his way to an important conference when the accident occurred. The family is living with Mrs Young's parents in Indianapolis while matters are settled.
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Clifford
Young
Indianapolis
Indiana
Dale Young
Birmingham
Alabama
Gail Young
Indianola
Mr. Young
Don’t mortgage the future for a good time now
A cautionary column urges readers to weigh short term pleasures against long term consequences. It argues prudent planning, saving, and responsible choices protect families, careers, and community stability.
Washington reports push on corn hog contracts and farm credit
Word from Washington says corn and hog production control contracts are moving fast in major Corn Belt states with campaign work underway elsewhere. More than 1 million farmers attended recent preliminary education meetings while Production Credit Associations grow across 18 states and 5 of 12 Farm Credit Administration districts. The Farm Credit Admin and Agricultural Adjustment Administration pledge cooperation, requiring signed control agreements for loan eligibility and preventing overextension of credit. Governor William S. Myers notes coordinated efforts without undue hardship for nonparticipants.
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Washington
Erie
Maine
D. C
Washington Yb
Farm Credit Administration
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
O&ns
Ttiga
William S. Myers
Miss Agatha Farrens Returns to School Work
Miss Agatha Farrens, unable to teach for four weeks after scarlet fever, returns to her school Friday. Miss Ariel Smith had filled in during the absence.
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Agatha Farrens
Ariel Smith
Idle A Whyle Club Holds All Day Quilt Meeting
Idle A Whyle club members met at Mrs Chas Perdew for an all day quilting session. After a business meeting a program followed. Guests included Mrs L D Akers Mrs Ray Walker Mrs John Pickering Miss Orra Masker. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Homer Beemer. On March 1 the club will meet with Mrs Glenn Warner.
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Idle-A-Whyle Club
Chas. Perdew
L. D. Akers
Ray Walker
John Pickering
Orra Masker
Homer Beemer
Glenn Warner
Anniversary Surprise At Morley Home
At noon on January 29 the Idle-A Whyle club and their husbands brought a covered dish to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Morley for their 20th wedding anniversary. The gathering offered chinaware as a gift and all enjoyed a very pleasant time together.
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Idle-A Whyle Club
Harry Morley
Mrs Phillips Dies Suddenly at Home
Mrs. L. J. Phillips died suddenly at her home here about noon today from a hemorrhage of the brain. She had appeared in her usual health yesterday and the community is stunned by the shock.
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L. J. Phillips
Fortnightly Club Bridge Night at Roush Home
The Fortnightly club met Friday evening at the Oscar Roush home. A seven o'clock dinner was served after which the remainder of the evening was spent at bridge. High score was won by Cleo Roush and Oren Price. Guests present were Leroy Johnson and family Jimmie Melvin and family Sonny Wright and Al Conrad of Purnell Nebraska and Miss Lois Booze Hopkins Missouri.
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Oscar Roush
Bridge
Cleo Roush
Oren Price
Leroy Johnson
Jimmie Melvin
Sonny Wright
al Conrad
Purnell
Nebraska
Lois Booze Hopkins
Missouri
Baby Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Ward Valentine
A baby daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ward Valentine on Tuesday.
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Mrs. Ward Valentine
Then High School Basketball Schedule
The season schedule lists events including the Feb 9 Waubonsie Tourney at home and Feb 16 County Tourney at Bedford. Also noted are Feb 23 Blockton at home and the March 1 2 and 3 Sectional Tourney.
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High School
Waubonsie
Bedford
Blockton
County Treasurer to Pay Poor Warrants February 14
The County Treasurer announces payment of all Poor Warrants beginning February 14, ensuring claimants receive due funds. The notice provides no further details on amounts or eligible dates.
Measles Epidemic and Local Visits Highlight Northwest Country
The area reports fine weather with occasional cold days as measles surge in schools. Catherine Leighton returns to class after a chicken pox absence. Homer and Wilbur Kimpton chopped wood this week while Guy Hicks shows slow improvement from illness. Willis Weaver, Dallas Township assessor, was here last Thursday and Friday on official duties.
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Catherine Leighton
Homer
Wilbur Kimpton
Willis Weaver
Bedford
Guy Hicks
Alda Burwell
Will Weaver
Dallas
Homer Hicks
Schenck
The Short Bible and Its Revisions
G L Brookman discusses the Short Bible noting it lacks some books of the King James Bible but presents truth more directly. Revisions remove much of the old wording to speed comprehension and expose truth at the doorstep.
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G. L. Brookman
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F. M. District Meeting
Briardale
Dale
Who
Bliss
Posten & Son
Auto Service
Firestone
Goodyear
Tydol
Mobiloil
Nourse
Veedol
Tank Service
Gravity Oil Co
Northwest Country
Shu Bedford
Dr. J
Terrill
Ione. Bowen
Johnston’s Store
Victor
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