Union locals share visits and property notes
Union residents report a week with Miss Irma Kauffman staying with her sister in Hampton and Ina Young at home during vacation. Charles Thornton buys G W McCann property at market sale to settle a catalog. Floyd Lawrence buys residence near the school from Mrs Williamson. Mrs LeRoy Alberry and two daughters visit from Hammond Ind with her parents and sister. Mr and Mrs H A Biersborn and Nelle Halden travel to Des Moines for undertakers convention. Mildred Rogers, Shaker Heights teacher in Cleveland, and Jeanette Mason of Washington DC sail for Europe for three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Kauffman
Leslie Davis
Hampton
Ina Young
Deaconess Hospital
Marshalltown
Charles Thornton
G. W. McCann
Floyd Lawrence
Williamson
LeRoy Alberry
Hammond
Ind
L. W. Johnson
H. H. Bailey
H. A. Biersborn
Nelle Halden
Des Moines
Mildred Rogers
Shaker Heights
Cleveland
Jeanette Mason
Washington, D. C
R. S. Rogers
Union
Europe
Funeral Held for Jerome B Beach in Providence Township
Jerome B Beach, an early Providence township settler, died suddenly Saturday night. His funeral Tuesday afternoon was conducted at his residence east of town by Rev DeWitt Foster of the Friends church, with singing led by Fred Mitchell. He leaves six children, twelve grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Survivors also include relatives from Oskaloosa and Town City. A Story County contesting association herd inspection and a large auto party were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome B. Beach
DeWitt Foster
Friends Church
Fred Mitchell
Beach
Provdence Township
T. G. Rush
Betty
Oskaloosa
Rash
Ben Rash
Peter McDonald
Orpha Alice Benson
Tama County
Gifford
Jay Rainsbarger
Steamboat Rock
James Lawless
Emily Markley
Spencer
Tow
T. Lepley
Union
Dennis Chesnut
Eldora
Wm. Vaughn
B. Anderson
Marshalltown
S. E. Benson
Hayfield
Iowa
H. Benson
Belmond
S. E. Knapp
LaPorte City
Peter Lepley
A. Wilson
Shephard Cemetery
McDonald Children
Three-in-one baler and farm tips from the era
An agricultural roundup covers innovations and guidance. A Kansas three-in-one baler can harvest hay directly from windrows and deliver baled hay as the outfit moves. Other notes advise thinning late apple varieties after the June drop, and warn of farm fire risks while offering construction tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Bureau of Chemistry and Soils
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Eldora Churches Urge Attendance at Daily Bible School
The Eldora Baptist Church invites participation in 10:00 a.m. Bible school with helpful classes and daily Vacation Bible School at 9 a.m. Each service includes morning worship at 11 a.m. sermon How may we know Jesus, better and evening evangelistic service at 8 p.m. Your correct weight. All boys and girls welcome. Pastor Curey R. Moser leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Jesus
Bible School
Curey R. Moser
Vastor
Church Invites All to Worship As State Endeavor Conventioneers
The Church of Christ extends a welcome to non-attenders to join services. The Young People attend the State Challenge Christian Endeavor Convention at Newton this week. Regular services Sunday with morning theme The Fruit of the Spirit. Speaker Jack Finegan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
State Challenge Christian Endeavor
Newton
Jack Finegan
Methodist Services Cancelled at Local Church
Sunday preaching is not held at the Methodist church with Rev. Mitchell in Excelsior Springs for rheumatism treatment. Sunday school will be the sole service. The Ledger notes ongoing farm women meetings on lawn and floral planning led by local figures. Obituary for Orpha A. Benson McDonald appears with funeral details and thanks from her children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Excelsior Springs
Jesson
Farm Bureau
Eldora Township
Oscar Ryan
Frank Petty
L. G. Pettigrew
Mesdames Frank Smith
Sanford Olson
Erio Cobb
Geo. Sweet
Earl Gray
F. M. Vinton
Frank Smith
Davis
Ames
Lake Koshkonong revived by seining and anglers toil
Cai Boylan describes Lake Koshkonong once depleted by rough fish like carp and buffalo, but seining out these scavengers has revived the lake. He highlights big pickerel catches and notes fishermen including Hank Rumary, Frank Cole, and others, with a photo of Kenneth and Calvin Boylan. The piece also covers a staged swim stunt by Andy Gault, rail safety reflections, and rail vs automobile accident statistics from 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cai Boylan
Koshkonong
Hank Rumary
Frank Cole
Smiley
Kordatazky
Sid Rose
Jim Steil
Kenneth Boylan
Calvin Boylan
Eldora
Adjustment To Warm Weather From Iowa Health Bulletin
Iowa State Department of Health urges proper adjustments to warm weather for comfort and efficiency. Suggestions include wearing lighter clothing, encouraging circulation, using fans, and timing activities for cooler night or morning air. Advice also cautions reducing heavy foods and sweets to avoid overheating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Guidance on Healthful Habits for Heat Season
The text advises those overweight to reduce their intake now and those energetic to slow down. It urges adjusting to hot conditions without complaint and to adopt a cheerful, best effort attitude amid the heat.
City Park Notes Highlight Regional Gatherings
Wellsburg sent 200 attendees from the Christian church while Hubbard and Evergreen Evangelical churches spent the day at the park with 250 present. Grantow reunion drew 160 relatives. notable out of town guests included Chas. Hawke of Minneapolis and a Chicago family, plus Jno Haling from Hardin County. Sunday events featured about 60 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs with 16 Mason City boy band players for dinner, and about 60 Owasa club members also dining. The Whitwood reunion attracted 150 with visitors from Rockford Illinois and other state areas. L. K. Reece of New Providence led a party for a park picnic, and 60 married people's club members of the Congregational church joined for supper Monday. Mrs. Sam Walker donated iris bulbs for the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Wellsburg
Christian Church
Hubbard
Evergreen Evangelical
Grantow
Chas. Hawke
Minneapolis
Chicago
Jno
Haling
Whitwood
Rockford
Ill
L. K. Reece
New Providence
Married People’s Club
Congregational Church
Sam Walker
Golf Tourney Sunday Among Legal Players
A golf tournament is planned for Sunday among legal players. Details and pairings are posted on the bulletin board at the golf grounds. Mrs. H. W. Seibold and her two sons Donald and Wayne of Ackley are visiting the G. C. Perkins home for several days.
For Sale and Rent Notices in The Ledger
A collection of small ads includes property for sale on 14th Ave Waterloo Iowa with contact Henry W Sedvert, a Pine Lake Eldora cottage for rent by week or day with Ralph B Hardy contact, a spraying equipment notice by Max Roll, and an Edison phonograph for sale. Also items lost found including bath suits towels and a fraternity pin with contact notes. Includes a feature on defines A Good Driver describing safe driving practices and avoiding common hazards with explanations of distances signals and courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
14Th Ave
Cutler Street
Waterloo
Iowa
Pine Lake
Henry Stebe
Hickory Haven
Eldora
Red Lantern Inn
Ralph B. Hardy
Max Roll
Auto Tent
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ENNA
U. S&s. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Bureau of Animal Industry
West Virginia
Earl
Eldora Churches
W. H. Wehrman
the Ledger Savorn
Andy Gault
Clinton
Mississippi
New York
Andy
France
Inf
United States
Cal and
Sunkist
Diamond Bros
Eldora, Iowa
Japan
Welch’s
M. J. B. Coffee
van Camp’s
Mazda
Alc
the Ledger
Reed & Newcomer
Fender
Edison Phonograph
Harry Warrington
Fred Edgar
C. E. Greer
Robert Meader
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