Local items and moves across Eldora area
OWASA (South) Mr and Mrs George Jackson family dined with Ben Wickham Sunday. Kerkhoff shinned a carload of cattle last Saturday. Tick has been on the side. A H Gratton shipped a carload of hogs last Saturday. Pail Johns and Gerald Katelay were injured last Monday at school when falling from about 8 feet onto the gym floor. BR A Gunn and wife were Eldora callers last Saturday afternoon. Clarence Huffman gave a radio party at his home last Saturday evening. Ray Grantow moved Saturday to a new home near Robert Bon. Mrs Laura Hill spent the week at Ray Grantow’s helping them move. No school last Wednesday due to bad roads. Postman delayed from Monday to Thursday because the zone was hindered by a blizzard. Surprise party for the Ray Granzow family last Thursday night. O Buerkena was an Eldora caller Sunday afternoon. Carl Hallman weekend with sister Mrs Wayne Matthews and the Birney Jackson dinner with Mr and Mrs Walmerwarnett, Grundy Center game Friday, lost 18 to 6. George Miller helping Ray Granzow move this week. Mrs Toe Tawless was a caller in Eldora last Saturday. Mr and Mrs A Gunn were Bidara callers last Saturday. Clarence Bundy and Trene and son Herbert Flora callers Saturday. Mrs Isaac Eick was an Eldora caller last Saturday. Mrs BE A Gunn is sick. Ray Granzan moved Wednesday to Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Gratton
Pail Johns
Gerald Katelay
BR. A. Gunn
Eldora
Clarence Huffman
Ray Grantow
Robert Bon
Laura Hnill
Ray Granzow
O. Buerkena
Carl Hallman
Wayne Matthews
Birney
Jackson Tank
Walmerwarnett
George Miller
Ray Grenzow
Toe Tawless
Eldpen
Mme
A. Gunn
Clarenes "Bundy
Daehar Trene
Herbert
Flora
Isaac Eick
BE. A. Gunnis
Ray Granzan
Robertson
RB. Tt. Culver
Davenport
Helen
Kathryn Ravlin
Carnell College
T. W. Boylan
Misa Ruth Beck
Elass
Mra
T Rone
Dean Swallum
Lester Inas
Main
Manek & Mitehill
Marie Brightwell
Juanita, Cox
Til Kuhlman
Garnett Mahler
Alice Rekemeier
Bertha Lanksmeier
Taura
Mannetter
Mavis Prightwell
Juanita Cox
Garnett Mohler
Uni
Clarence Blame
Charles Olmateedl
Gust Park
Henry Platerer
W. A. Piper
Town
Falla
U. S. Vorner
Waterloo
B. M. Strother
Strother
J. F. Booke
Booke & Waterman
Dee Moines
Bridwell
William, Town
A. Oviatt
George Mackinson
Sibley
ME. Church Iin
Autumn Lylehye
Shenrietta Brune
Rodgers
M. Brightwell
Abbie
Kuhlman Beacon
Todd
Eee den Bogardus
Sunset Hour
Hiram's Housekeeping
Eiaiat
Louise Mannetter
Eva Reed
Wilma Meeker
Quartette Smill
Glee Club
W. A. Atkinson
Char-leg Olmatend
Cedar Falls
Andres Anderson
C. BE. Clark
New Providence
Penn Gate
Leo Stoneking
Cansland
Mixa Mdith Loncamp
Tishan
Soyle
Marshalltown
Feenehing
Ahaones
Whitten High School
Hoya
Gonrad Lick School
Hye
M. BE. Church Ladtee
G. W. Essig
Harald Moore
India
van Horn
Charles Green
Fannie Baker
H. Baker
Verna Willis
Parkersburg
Frank Willis
Wm. Williamston
Green
Pica
Dan
Harris
Fred
Flagel
Gharlon
Mrs.Flagel
Rock
Thair Farm
Maquoketa
Bette Frerkson
Guy Jackson
Buerkens
Owasa
Beau
John Cramer
Henry
Madison
Wisconsin
Chas
Sentman
Des Moines
Grocers
Progres’ Club
Wailard
Albert Fredericks
L. G. Johnson
John Cretin
Chicago
Henry Schwitters
Cadet Rapide
Roy Beamsley
Beamsley
Liberty High and Clemons Play Friday Night Basketball
Liberty defeated Clemons 14 to 12 in the boys game while Clemons girls won 19 to 5 at Jorve crowd. Liberty Missionary Society meets Feb 18 with Mrs Roe Hiatt for an all day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty High School
Clemons
Liberty
Jorve
Missionary Society of Liberty Church
Roe Hiatt
Dave Norman
Pauline Botts
Wi Brindls
Arthur, Reece and Son
Marehalltown
Willis Guthrie
Local Social Notes From Northwest Tipton Area
Delayed North West Tipton item lists visits and calls in towns including Herbertman Creek Town Falls and Eldora. Highlights include Hamer Munson and Evelyn visiting Herman Creek, Olaf Harris returning from Cleveland, J Leerberg’s journey, and hogs shipped to Chicago.
Evergreen community notes reveal visits and services
Miss Lydie Granan spent Sunday with Thelma Euler in Evergreen. Ray Ramage held quarterly meeting services at the Evergreen church Saturday evening and Sunday morning, then at Lawn Hill Sunday evening. Jim Luhman and bride, formerly Miss Murl Risse, will host friends after March 1 at his father’s farm north of Hubbard. Thelma Filer spent Sunday afternoon with the Fausts. Miriam Faust entertained the mumps. Will Ejsler shipped a carload of hogs from Sherman Saturday. Henry Mannetter shipped hogs from Hubbard last Monday. Laureen Wykle spent Sunday with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydie Granan
Thelma Euler
Ray
Ramage
Evergreen Church
Lawn Hill
Jim Luhman
Murl Risse
Hubbard
Thelma Filer
Ini
Conrad Faust
Trene
Miriam Faust
Will Ejsler
Sherman
Henry Mannetter
Laureen Wykle
Hughes Community Notes on Snow Storm and Local Travel
A weekend storm halted travel as residents recount two days of heavy snowfall and cold. G R Bailey and M G Bailey traveled to Fidora before roads opened. Herman Batz and Marion Bailey rode to Eldora. many children missed school during the blizzard. Several residents visited relatives in Eldora while others took exams and hosted gatherings. Hunting party from Hughes formed sides, sharing an oyster supper at W Chaney’s.
Local Notes From Hubbard Town This Week
Hubbard area brief with visits from Miss Helen Ravlin and Miss Kathryn Ravlin son of Mr and Mrs T W Boylan, a Sunday school gathering, mumps cases, a real estate firm change on Main Street, numerous visits from town and nearby residents, a dramatic club tryout, baby news, and community church events including a Ladies Aid meeting and a lumbermen convention attendance.
Whitten Elden area notes and festival plans
Whitten and Eldern families visited relatives at sister Mra Nate Mitchells. Local residents listed include Mrs A J Mille Mrs G W Essie Mrs a HW Maine and others. Cherry Festival planned February 28 at Christian Church with food booths and a post card drive for India. circle girls collect small change for the effort. Earl Goodman and Alvin Canklin visitations noted. Basketball team defeated Conrad Hick School. church groups met with refreshments served.
Sunday Socials and Visits Across Towns Notice
Gifford residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Mrs. Peters left for Chicago. Sam Campbell visited his brother Ralph. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sumner and son stayed with Geo Sumner. Jo Marshalltown and Green Mer ningin were guests. Mrs. Thos Lawler and daughter battled grippe. Arthur Dunn and children visited the Lawler family. Ladies Auxiliary to meet with Mrs. Vern Wardman. Eva Poller Mey and Mrs. Davidson from Nevada attended the funeral of H. Drury in Eldora. other distant attendees noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reed
Frank Reed
Peters
It. Edmonds
Chicago
Chis, Stehe
Flora
Sam Campbell
Ralph
Rough Woods
Paul Sumner
Hubbard
Geo. Sumner
Wilber Tower
Marshalltown
G. M. Stevenson
Green Mernigin
Thos
Lawler
Bima
Grippe
Arthur Dunn
of &J. Anthony
Vern Wardman
of Town
Uae
Eva
Poller Mey
Gee
Reah Davidson
Nevada
H. Drury
Eldora
Wae Fe
Mt Batuvasy
Appard Church
Cher
Misa
Cora
Monroe
River Tadis Longest River Legend of Northern India
The Tadis river system rises in northern glacial basins and traverses mountainous country before reaching the plains and delta along the Arabian Sea south of Baluchistan. The river, about 2,000 miles long, supports ports like Karnehl and drives regional trade in wheat cotton and hides with extensive mercantile activity and waterway works. Historic notes mention Alexander the Great crossing and campaigning in the region, bridging rivers and clashing with local rulers before a strategic withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Mountalty
Kipling
Tadrit
Baluchistim
Didth Stinds
Karnehl
Ines
Sind
Alosanier the Great
Last Invader of England Debate Sparks Letter
A Chester writer argues over who truly invaded England first and last. He cites John Paul Jones as the last invader and questions whether air attacks by German planes and submarines should count. The letter appears in the Philadelphia Inquirer via Girard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
John Paul Jenna
Lewis
Great Britain
Jones
England
White House
Washington
Father of microscopy and Leeuwenhoek’s life
A brief note on Anthony van Leeuwenhoek of Delft who died August 26 1723 and is hailed as the Father of microscopy. The article notes his lack of formal education yet praises his remarkable skill and key discoveries, including blood flow and capillary circulation observed in a tadpole and other specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony van Leeuwenohoek
Delft
Holland
Leeuwenhoek
Puzzling Gingery Tale From Chatham Mansion Sale
A fragment recounts a mansion sale on the Rappahannock and a sewing school teacher at St. George’s pariah house. A pupil recalls Chatham history, mentioning General Lee and a quoted line about pressed dale with Miss Quatts, found later in a daily paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham
Rappahannock
St. George
Fredericksburg
Misa Clara
Sally
Lee
Robert B. Les
Dale
Miss Quatts
Ankle Deep Rescues Man From Bog Incomprehensible Exchange
O Halloran rushes to a cottage for help after a man sinks into a bog up to his ankles. The owner jokes about rope versus spade while the rescuer laments the man’s headfirst fall. A humorous, garbled exchange unfolds in Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Halloran
Bor
Pittsburgh
Chronicle Telegraph
Singlsh Parted and The Valee of God’s Work
Fragmentary text discusses faith and simplicity, urging a direct path to God’s work. Mentions a vale, a man named Singlsh, and themes of effort and heart. Ambiguous phrases about greatness and travel appear, with scattered nonstandard spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Community Notes From Radcliffe and Surrounding Towns
Local residents attend church events and female circles. The Evangelical Church hosts meetings with Mrs. Lennine and a Valentine party. Misses Vernie Stuckenberg and Grace Johnson visit Webster City. mumps cases affect three high school teachers. Boy Scout week activities unfold with Sunday services. awards go to Sanford Johnson Trella Christianson and Olive Wrrtun in a declamatory contest. Several residents travel to Des Moines and Minneapolis for work or visits, while a fire in a school gym causes damage but is quickly contained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Schmetlika
Don Moines
Dale Schnetika
University of Town City
W. M.S
The
Evangelical Church
M. C. Lennine
Will Nasaen
Radcliffe
Wm. Stuckenberg
Minneapolis
C. J. Myera
Atlee Myers
Des Moines
Elmer Boylan
Fred Lakin
Ellsworth
Mission Circle
Evangelicsl Church
Dadecinto
Vernie Stuckenberg
Grace Johnson
Webster City
R. H
Acktey
A. Mdrote
Misa Leila Hughes
Misa Hughes
Ackley
Clarence Mrieknon
Rd Alsager
Lonnie Mason
Mr. Alsager
Rev. Bond
Fort Dridge
M. E
Bottom
Bond
I. Moon
Willams
Clair Moon
Halen Hendrickson
Hubbard
Eastern Stars
Webb Wildman
Evangelical
Tutheryn
Sanford Johnson
Trella Christianson
Olive Wrrtun
Local Notes From Hampton and Surroundings
Harald and Pearl Griffith visited Hampton on Saturday to honor their father Wm Griffith who lies ill with pneumonia in Hampton hospital. Rose Mooney spent the weekend with her parents at Waverly. Mrs Bertha Frederick returned to Chicago after a week with friends here. Mrs Fredericks attended her son Albert’s wedding to Minnie Folkerts last week. KE Johnston visited Ackley Friday and Saturday. Congregational Ladies Aid met with Mrs Townsend at the hotel Thursday afternoon. Next meeting set for Feb z with Mrs Robert McCaw. Steamboat Rock high school girls basketball beat New Providence by a narrow margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harald
Pearl Griffith
Hampton
Wm. Griffith
Hampton Hospital
Rose Mooney
Waverly
Bertha Frederick
Chicago
Predericka
Albert Fredericks
Minnie Folkerts
KE. B. Johnston
Ackley
Congregational Ladies’ Aid
Townsend
Igat
Zilat
Robert’ McCaw
Steamboat Rock
Achgolphe
New
Providence
Mire
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hardin County National Bank
Hardin County Trust & Savings Bank
Eldora, Iowa
George Jackson
Ben Wickham
Kerkhoff
Em Tick
Wrigleys
Northwest Tipton
Hamer Munson
Evelyn
Herman Creek
H. Anderson
Town Falls
Carl "Maron
Ealler
Olaf Harris
Cliffa
Isaac Mac
Chris Leerberg
J. Leerberg
Myra, Nissen
Gleveland
Ohio
Nicholas Harris
Dan Munson
Ole Harris
Homer Munson
Hughes
G. R
M. G. Bailey
Fidora
Herman Batz
Marion Bailey
West Hughes
G. A. Cross
W. ©. Chaney
Cross
Klor
Northrup
Bailey
M. Cable
Famaily
Wheeler
Franela "Baws
George
Eye M
Boudhain
Schults
J. W. Eckstein
Gentral City
Nelle Eleworth
H. ©. Mauric
Denevits
Progressive Club
Barmond Club
Gy Ae Nissen Jost Thoraday
Alven
Viontens
H.C. Mauck
Amy Jacobs
Lake City
Elmer Booke
Iowa Fells
Otte
Terting
Orleans
Lac
Yoor Fivelyn
Geo. Smith
John Holmes
Salem Evancemient
Moynine
Neni Dime
PF. T. Haus
Whitten
Chas. Moore Ant
Jake Towel
Eldern
Nate Mitchell
Éaliiva
A. J Mille
G. W. Essie
HW. Maine
L. S. Inghart
Leo. Lockard
Geo. Lanntes
Rev. Curless
Amos Hanser
Leah Madole
Mabel Jerde
Mary Marrtine
Alexander the Great
Than Due
Punjab
John Paul Jones Waa
Britain
Microscopy
Prasand Hie
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
National Bank First Trust and Savings Bank
Elder, dl
Iowa
Steamboat School
Aittle
Steimbaat
de Qiagier
B. R
Herold Griffith
Orville Lamb Waa
Durn Frerichs
Him
Fromm
Bumynary
Bart Baker
Murray
Grieves
Slie
Hara Griffith
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