Riverton Notes Weathered by Community Life
Sunday visits from Mr and Mrs Robert Buttereast and family of Randolph plus Mrs Buttereast’s parents Mr and Mrs Copiett. Local events include a box supper at College Hill schoolhouse, a Miss Faye Redd’s eighth birthday party for Charlotte Bailey, and Junior League progress led by Miss Hast Henry. Richard Feil underwent appendicitis surgery in Omaha, and there are upcoming meetings of the Loyal Workers and Epworth League with plans for social events and outreach in Sidney and Riverton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Buttereast
Randolph
Butterease
Copiett
Ray Chappell
Eugene Markham
Nebraska City
Taalph Rayiound
Marjorie
Fisher Township
Will. Comsted
Imegetie
Roy Hoover
Farragut
Marksame
Ernest Donaldon
Richard Feil
Geo. Feil
Nicholas Senn
Omaha
Daliwin
Zoella Keyte
Red Oak
Mies
Henry
William Taldwit
Sidneyy Rev
Hamburg
Rev
Wilson
Riverton
Egbert Fail
Ormada
Richa
Omani
Richard
Wexk Mmetinss
Hebl Fk
Atm Crowell
Snonsoral
Fenua
Erin
Hedines
Beales
Iil
Snigeane Rifeon
Hort Brown
Ara Dauelter
Peete
Gleason
Pacific
Dimuathter
Sant Tansday
John Tanter
Nihele
R.A
Fayendenfoet
Afra
Mary Wipsley
Taney
Neal Anim
Noel Lo
Epworth League
League Socials And Notable Wins Reported
Wilbur Fugitt and Misa Nina Darrons secured victories while the community plans monthly socials. Tom Harris remains on the sick list but is recovering slowly, with members urged to join the League and become eligible.
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Wilbur Fugitt
Misa Nina Darrons
Tom Harris
Farm Bureau Notes Radio Talent Visit in Benton
The Benton township farm bureau meeting Friday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Sheldon east of Percival drew a full house for a program by Shenandoah radio talent led by Shirley Leavitt. Performers included Mrs Earl May Miss Leona Tegat and Miss Elsie Farnum with Miss Marcella Todd at the piano. Leavitt Archer and county agent Mildenstein spoke on community activities and farm bureau efforts. A return program over station KMA is planned this winter.
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Benton
Benton Township
Local News From Hamburg and Surroundings
Fragmented notes report Mrs Mike Brown leaving Friday for Mayes Kansas to visit her day amid. Everett Brown sent a carload to St Joe last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Prot Talliday hosted Mr and Mrs George Baker Sunday dinner. Farms shipped fat cattle to Omaha and Breckenridge market last week. Hamburg Ladies Aid Society held a bake sale on Saturday. Moved by kindness of Missinfields and Hamburs residents. Wart era efforts noted with 62 members and women governing.
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Mike Brown
Mayes
Antt
Fle
Kansas
Wex
Texington
Missouri
Everett Brown
Howe
St. Joe
Thoreday
Ated
Prot Talliday
George Baker
Waller Wes
St. Jan
Frank Marti
George Green
Fred Malliday
Afrinkant
Farmers Hope for Good Weather After Cattle Purchase
Farmers praised the past week’s warmth for corn gathering as Drwight Noblitt moved a feeder lot to his Tuemiay farm for winter feeding. Many work overtime amid fears a change in weather could hinder work.
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Omaha Toseray
Drwight
Noblitt
Tuemiay
Christmas Seals Sale Boosts County Health Work
The county school system will run the Christmas Seals sale for the Town Tuberculosis Association. The county superintendent is chairman, with teachers handling district duties. Half proceeds go to the Iowa TB Association state headquarters, half to local health work. sales run from Thanksgiving to Christmas to fund the society’s anti tuberculosis efforts.
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Town Tuberculosis Association
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
German born Justice Balling Hall obituary notes long life
Justice Ball was born in Hessen Germany April 16 1836. He came to America at 17 and journeyed via New Orleans St Louis Linden and Linden to St Joseph. He worked as an apprentice in a witon shop and then as a blacksmith earning small wages. He joined Home Guards at Rock Port during the Civil War and served in regiments, was captured and imprisoned in Florence then returned home after the war. He married and had several children, survived by Mary S., Thala, and Mrs Tiliganeth Brown. Funeral rites and honorary reviews followed at Linen church after his death.
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Justice Ball
Hessen
Germany
America
Jacob Boettner
Linders
Hall
New Orleans
St. Louis
Mr. Hart
Thississippi
Shell QA
St. Joseph
Linden
California
Hamburg
Wall
Mr. Wall
Home Guards
Rock Port Austrel
George Sleek
Omnhy
Mien
Corm
Hoowak
Avicust
Ishl
Amerzonsille
Florence Priser
Surana
Prisot Torley
Wing Trenty
Vehorn
Marys OW
Thala Ihreade Rajehborkamd
Tiliganeth Brown
Msi
Cae Ruanlehia
Dusther Hall
Snot
J. W. Hall
Mie
Hr Teal
Funeral rites honor late leader amid barge crowd
The passage describes a funeral service attended by a large crowd aboard a barge for an implied prominent figure. Attendees included mourners who paid final respects as the service proceeded, reflecting a communal tribute to the deceased.
History of the 168th Regiment Told in Two Volumes
The Iowa Historical Society has issued a two volume history of the 168th Regiment by John H. Taber. The work is ground informed and readable, detailing hardships and winter suffering, with a call to readers to explore the homefront legacy. The American Legion church service honored ex soldiers with a Civil War tribute, a duet by Leon Thorp and Ray Lauritson, Esther Underwood’s reading, and a large gathering at the M B church.
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Iowa Historical Society
John H. Taber
Sean
Valley Forge
American Legion
M. B
E. L. Stone
Leon Thorp
Ray Lauritson
Flanders Field
Kensington Club Holds Social Afternoon at Home
Members of the P. FE. met at Mrs. Prank's home Tuesday afternoon. Time was spent in fancy work and social good time, followed by light refreshments.
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Helda
Kensington
P. FE
Prank
Orvers
Frien dship visit described at lodge gathering
A group of Witeed the Bi lain members held a Friday evening meeting at the home of Mr NJ AL Clary. They followed teachings and shared light refreshments. Mrs Clary was unable to attend due to illness but appreciated the visit and expressed warm regard for the gathering.
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Lain
Mm NJ. AL
Clary
Clary Han
Fire at Williams Garage Damages Mike Brown Truck
A fire alarm reported a truck fire at Williams Garage. Mike Brown’s vehicle was in use when workers using a torch ignited posts, getting too close to the oil pan and causing the undercarriage to flare. The truck was moved out and hosed down. flames were controlled before the company arrived with minor damage.
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Priday
Mike Brown
Williams
Supt C M Workman to Lecture at Sidney Study Center
Hamburg schools head C M Workman will give lectures at the Sidney study center on Standard Tests and Measurements. The appointment, from the State Teacher College at Cedar Falls, could lead to appearances at multiple study centers in the region, reflecting statewide recognition of the superintendent.
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Supt
C. M. Workman
Hamburg
Sidney
Cedar Falls
Lef Achoole
Paving Contract Let by City Council
The city council met on Saturday evening to receive bids for paving Main Street and one block on D Street from Main to Park. The Flynn Company of Sioux City was awarded the contract at the same price bid as the current paving, and they hold the present paving contracts.
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Main
D Street
Park
Flynn Company
Sioux City
Riverton Youth Dies After Appendectomy
Richard Feil, son of Mr and Mrs George Feil of Riverton, died Wednesday at Ornatia Hospital following surgery for appendicitis. The family, local community, and hospital staff expressed grief as they prepared funeral arrangements.
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Richard
George Feil
Rivertony
Ornatia Hospital
Untimely Death After Fence Collapse
A fragmentary report describes a fatal accident when a fence failed striking a person in the head. The incident caused immediate death and left friends and children in distress. details are sparse in the surviving text.
Live Wires Met Hosts Decoration Tea at Gorton Home
Washington Sidney Live met at the home of Mrs Walter Gorton on Saturday for an interior decoration afternoon. Guests included Mrs Tra Judd and Miss Elvira Helm. The next season will begin on December 12.
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Washington
Sidney Live
Walter Gorton
Tra Judd
Mies Elreira Helm
Fragmentary note on meeting and public discourse
A scrambled fragment mentions a meeting about Mr. Burnt and Mrs Rob, with added features causing discontent among personal liberty advocates. It questions regulation of actions and asserts the right to determine who harms the community, noting true Christian piety does not require legal services.
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C. D. Butterfield
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Dr. Hess
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