Famine Relief Week Planned in Iowa and Russia Crisis
Iowa organizers announce Famine Relief Week for April 16 to aid millions starving in the Volga region of Russia. The American Friends Service Committee and state committees coordinate drives in Des Moines and counties to boost aid, with Willis Thomas urging citizens to act as death tolls rise to about 40,000 daily.
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Iowa
Exeen
Volga
Russia
Relief Friends Service Ers
McGill
Erary Committee
Quak
Tieny
Des Moines
Willis, Homas
American Friend Service Committee
Notable County Official Seeks Reelection in Primary
The long serving official seeks another term following precedent and strong local support. His open record and two years unopposed for the current post are cited as reasons for continued confidence, with loyal allies expected to rally in the upcoming primary.
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Asaman
Jauqua
Board election signals continued service for valued member
The article notes his continued role as a valuable member and suggests voters should reelect him. It highlights his business experience as fitting for board duties and, if he remains, implies likely unopposed reappointment with no stated opposition.
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H Beae
Vickery Anniversary Observed By Family Friends
Mr and Mrs Roger Vickery celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter Merritt W Campbell 1810 Thirtieth Street Rock Island with most of their children grandchildren and lifelong friends in attendance Roger Vickery and Jennie Barnard married in Rio March 14 1872 and later moved to Taylor County Iowa before settling in Bedford The couple's family includes EB Vickery Grand Junction Solo Mrs Ray Waterman Minneapolis Minn Mrs Ralph Burgess Minneapolis Minn Mrs Oren Harris New Market IA Mrs W Campbell Rock Island IL The couple’s Civil War service and Peoria battery involvement were noted by Rock Island Argus.
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Vickery
Roger Vickery
Merritt W. Campbell
Thirtieth Street
Rook T Jand
Jlaey M2
Jennie Barnard
Rio
Amelia Arnold
Chicago, Ill
Ida Hinchliff
Galesburg, Il
Mr. Vickery
Peoria
Sawyer Announces Candidacy for County Board of Supervisors
M A Sawyer of Bedford announces in this paper that he will seek nomination in the coming primary to serve the remaining year of the Templeton term and the full three year term thereafter. Appointed to fill the vacancy, he has served on the board for the past two months and as secretary of the Taylor County Farmers Mutual Insurance Association, with Bedford home for several years.
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M. A. Sawyer
Bedford
James Templeton
County Board of Supervisors
Templeton
Sawyer
Taylor County
Taylor County Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
School Notes Highlight Second Grade Growth and Activities
David Turbell returns this week as the second grade reaches sixteen students the largest number this year Miss Gray’s room studies birds displays St Patrick's day posters and the grade spelling contest advances with county schools already entered preliminaries on April 17 to select finalists for the April end competition Names will be sent to the Independent with a note of a prize at stake Chemistry class completes blue printing and begins Photography under Rev W G Fellows visit to the school.
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David Turbell
Miss Gray
Independent
W. G. Fellows
Wee
Whitby High School Program Features Music Debates
Whitby High School presented a long noon program with Mildred Michaels piano solo and humorous debate by Grace Harland and Harold Coe as affirmative against Naomi Houk and Lloyd Rouseh. Iva Moore led a dialogue with Georgaina Francis Ruth Burwell Maude Campbell Lulu Johnson Edna Reeder and Le tha McNees amid a musical lineup by Vera McFarland Eula Morgan Verna Scott Geneva Wheeler and others. Visitors included Mrs. Morgan Mrs. Pauline Levi and Miss Edith Burwell.
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Tng
Whitby Literary of
Whitby
Mildred Michaels
Helen Brown
Iva Moore
Georgaina Francis
Ruth Burwell
Maude Campbell
Lulu Johnson
Edna Reeder
Letha McNees
Vera McFarland
Eula Morgan
Verna Scott
Geneva
Wheeler
Gravity High School
Whizz Bang
Cecil Heniger
Lawingston
Morgan
Pauline Levi
Edith Burwell
Widow McCarthy Not Widow After Tragic Fall
A man named Pat fell from a tenth floor window and died. Friends prepared to inform his wife, but a woman at the door clarified she is not a widow as the men announced they would bring Pat's remains up. The exchange included a humorous Irish brogue remark from a helper.
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Pat
Mike
McCarthy
All Kind Garden Seeds and Onion Sets at J G Savage s
Miss Faye Martin visiting over Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Jams Martin of this place. She is taking a music course at Simpson College.
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J. G. Savage’s
Faye Martin
Simpson College
Jam
Martin
Church Notes Services Sunday Morning and Evening
Church Notes list Sunday worship with 10 a m and 6 30 p m sermons Our Debt of Gratitude and The Book Wonder along with spy music at all services Spymusic at all services Come enjoy worshipping with us you are welcome Pastor W S Johnson
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Subject¢mon
Subjectmon
W. S. Johnson
M E Church Notes Sunday Services and Choir Schedule
M. E. Church notes list Sunday School revival and sermon topics The Danger of Chosen People and Elect Nation Morning service at 11 00 a m Epworth League topic The Tragic of 1 1 Talents led by Vera Meland Afternoon service at 1 30 p m Special music Wednesday prayer meeting at the Parsonage 7 30 p m Friday choir practice Pastor V G Fellows extends a cordial welcome to all.
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Epworth
Vera Meland
Pracxe
V. G. Fellows
Panne
Rowen Campaigns for County Auditor in Taylor County
A. L. Rowen of New Market announces candidacy for County Auditor. He is the sole candidate so far and a three year county board of supervisors veteran. If elected, he would oversee audit duties and ensure bills are accurate, signaling a likely contest as others may enter.
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A. L. Rowen
New Market
County Board of Supervisors
Taylor County
Auditor’s
Times Republican
Auditor’s Office
Taylor County Sunday School Convention at Clearfield
The Taylor County Sunday School convention will be held in Clearfield on April 2 and 3 with a two day program. Delegations from county towns, pastors, and Sunday School officials will attend. Mrs W L Chandler will speak on Training the Children to Worship and Rev James of Sharpsburg will lead song services.
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Taylor County
S. S
Clearfield
W. L. Chandler
James
Sharpsburg
New Barrel of I. O. A. Batteries by Posten and Son
Announcement of a fresh barrel supply of I. O. A. batteries from Posten and Son. The brief notice highlights availability and brand details for customers seeking reliable power cells.
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Posten & Son
Rubber heels spark idle gossip at factory checkers game
Two young workers at the rear of the establishment were surprised by the employer in a front room during a checkers game. The proprietor complained about lack of work habits, and one worker blamed rubber heels for the disruption, triggering a telling retort.
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Indy
Josten & Son
Grace Harland
Harold Coe
Naomi Houk
Lloyd Rouseh
Chriurch Notes Services
M. E. Church Notes
W. B. Stewart
Cecil Morgan
Stewart Home
Benedict Piano Co
Clarinda
Notics
Serena Bakery
Ww. M
Edge
Victor
F. E. Richey
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