Local News Items From A Week Of Small Events
Community note round up with tea hosted by Mrs Ayres and others, visits by Mr and Mrs Francis Redford, Senator C Rees returning from Des Moines, and several local medical updates including surgeries and hospital stays. Amputation of Lonnie Watkins after an accidental self wound is reported along with call to support the Hamburg Hospital.
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Francis Redford
McCook
Nel
Wintwood
Fred Michel
Aon
Harry
Near Northbors
Hamburg
Michel
C. Rees
Des Moines
Rees
Ambitious Push For Iowa State Park Near Maniti on Fisher Creek
Aasthar Pack Bite notes Frewout county lacks a state park due to price disputes, while northern Iowa parks thrive. The proposal seeks land once used by Mormons in the fifties near Maniti on Fisher Creek east of a historic site, with plans for an artificial dam, a small lake, and a cement water-pipe bridge. The effort aims to gain state recognition for the area long used for Sunday schools, clinics, and reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frewout County
Lowa
Navoo
Salt Lake City
Bayerd Taylor
Clarinda
Nebraska City
Maniti
Fisher Creek
Wate Payre Courtly
Mira County
Glenavant
Pottawattamie County
Fremont County
Orville Swim Dies After Stroke and Burns
Orville Swim aged 71 suffered a paralytic stroke at his brother Sam Swim's home and later was severely burned after falling on a stove. The bachelor, who moved from the farm four years ago, was found by Chas Ese and rushed to Red Mak hospital in critical condition after his niece Mrs W F McGreer notified relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Koons
Percival
Doris Mapes
Sidney
Joe McCerary
Tom Adama
Watson
S. N. Mendel
Wilson
Parther
Herron
Orville Swim
Sam Swim
Mr. Swim
California
Tia
W. F. McGreer
Chasese
Red Mak Hospital
Fined amounts and fines levied on multiple defendants
A report notes fines of 3300 and 160 on separate counts for individuals including Hay, Bryant, and others. It states they will pay chairs fines via the county court, with reference to guncocks and charges tied to the King’s Teall context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peg
Robinson
King's
Teall
Bryant
County Pai Alm Co
Weel
Steer Falls Into Well Near Auburn
A steer fell about 20 feet into a well on the Reed farm north of Auburn. The horse and cart crew arrived with a wrecker to pull the animal out. The incident ended quickly with no money exchanged. County: Nemaha. Source: Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Aden
Aaved
Nemaha Co
Republican
Lightning Destroys Barn In Sunday Storm
Nemaha County Republican reports lightning struck the Gerdes barn near Auburn on Sunday afternoon, killing one mule valued at 250 dollars and damaging the barn’s roof wind mill and lighting system. Several other animals were stunned but escaped, and family members acted quickly to prevent a fire. Insurance coverage will mitigate losses claimed by Herene Gerdes.
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Gerdes
Auburn
Delo
Nemaha Go
Republican
Legion Gets Certificate For Meritorious Service
The Ralph Greer Post American Legion received a Meritorious Service certificate from national headquarters signed by the national commander and adjutant. The award recognizes the post's activities in the past year including enrolling 114 more members in 1924 than the previous year.
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Ralph Greer Fest
American Legion
Largest active Missouri youth group reported in journal
The story notes a prominent organization in Missouri with many members and regular sponsorships by the boys. A basketball tournament managed by the group did not have a Friday meeting, but Commander Joe Vernon says important matters will be discussed at tomorrow night’s meeting. A certificate linked to the group is framed and on display in Town pew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Joe Vernon
Cere
Atchiaon Co
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BE. M. Ayres
D. W. Lang
A. W. Strader
Christian Indies Aid
Mrs. Ayres
Blof Street
Hamborg Hospital
Tion
Alan
Markie Baby
Granite Works
Alb
Brainard
Prop
E Street
Home Oil CO
Legion
Masonic
L. Be, Carroll
Hatch’s Harness Store
Middle West
Allon Hines
Brat
Sher Hopae Eala
David Billeth
Hatch
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