Basket Picnic Next Saturday in Humeston Area
A community picnic organized by the Humeston Shipping Association will be held near A. Be. Richman four miles northwest of Humeston. No entrance fees. bring your dinner and enjoy foot races, tug of war, pony race, music, and a 2 PM address by Peter Pederson followed by a Van Wert versus Farmer teach base ball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BE. Richman Timber
Humeston
Humeston Shipping Association
Richman Township
Peter Pedersson
Farn Bureau
van ‘Wert
Farmer Tearh
Memorial Sermon Draws Large Crowd in Hulleston
Rev Gray delivered the Memorial sermon at the Christian church due to space, praised as one of his best in Hulleston, following his notable baccalaureate address. Twelve AR veterans attended, with veterans listed by name. A double quartet and separate men’s quartet performed songs for Memorial and Decoration Day services.
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Rev. Gray
Christian Church
Hulleston
A. R
D. P. Goodrich
W. W. Hobden
W. T. Sinclair
H. T. Mor
Legion Memorial Day Program At Opera House
The local American Legion post organized Memorial Day events with Rev. Mott Sawyers of Centerville delivering the principal address. He honored soldiers of seven wars, followed by a park procession and G. A. R. Legion rituals at the pentograph, including three volleys and taps. Red poppies adorned all soldiers in formation as the Legion emblem.
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American Legion
Opera House
Legion
Railway wages cut twelve percent in U S report
The U S railroad labor board announced wage reductions along the line with the heaviest 18 percent cut for section men and many crews seeing 5 to 13 cents less per hour. Engineers conductors and freight crews faced smaller across the board decreases amid efforts by managers to target 25 percent.
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U. S. Railroad Labor Board
Humeston High Alumni Reunites After 1918 Hiatus
On May 25 the Humeston High School alumni held its first gathering since 1918 at the library. About ninety alumni and 1921 seniors enjoyed a banquet prepared by the domestic science class under Miss Eva Beonafield with roses, music, and reminiscences from several former students. The event featured speeches on the origins of the commencement address and memories of school days, with old-timers like Mrs. A. L. Barker noted as the oldest attendee and the two Riggle sisters listed among early graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humeston High
K. A. Minert
Eva Beonafield
Harriet Taylor
Helen McMains
J. L. Taylor
Ralph Gardner
Harley Northrup
Lynn Doze
Fred Hyner
Kyner
Kelso
Roy Kyner
Lont
Daryl Gardner
I. Il. Taylor
A. L. Barker
Riggle
California
Will Meller
Vie Benson
Jessi Taylor
Walter Lewis
Frank Palmer
Helen Richard
Marguerita Benda
Ollie McNay
Marguerite Silvers
Blanche Foster
Celie Dent
Evelyn Smith
Mae Helt
Bessie Frederick
Marine Berkey
Ferne MacDonald
Goldie Byers
Eva Ratcliffe
Grace McConnel
Jeannette McCart
Tréne MacRae
Jeanette Porter
Edward Yates
Gene Black
Lyle Campbell
Henry Foster
Wendell Greenlee
Sesson
Ahmni
End of a Perfect Day James W Porter obituary in Humeston
James W Porter born April 1834 in Vinton county Ohio died May 23 1921 in Humeston Iowa at age 87 years 1 month 15 days. He married Nancy Jane Albin in December 1858 and they had six children three survived Ira J Harvey and Mrs Clara McKinley of Hameston area. The family moved from Ohio to Tawa in 1865 and settled on the farm now lived in by his son Harvey. He joined the Christian church in 1898 under Pastor W W Burks. After leaving the farm 29 years ago he moved to Humeston where he died. his wife died eight years earlier. He suffered paralysis toward the end but remained patient. Funeral at home with text Job 14 14 and burial beside his wife in Humeston cemetery. J D Pontins.
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James W. Porter
Vinton County
Ohio
Humeston
Iown
Mr. Porter
Nancy Jane Albin
Clara
McKinley
Hameston
J. D. Pontins
Quiet Garden Grove wedding ties two hometown families
Fern Bott of Humeston and Edward Arnold Gaunt of the city were united in marriage May 21 in Eureka. The ceremony was in Dr. Shaw's study. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Bott, has directed the primary department and is admired for her work with pupils. Gaunt, son of Mrs Grace McNeil Gaunt, is a graduate and WWI veteran.
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Garden Grove Express
Eureka
Fern Bott
Halmeston
Edward Arnold Gaunt
Thisaity
Shaw
M. E. Narch
R. L. Bott
Humeston
Long Beach
California
Gaunt
Grace McNeil Gaunt
Wayne County Farmers Picnic Planned at Walden Park
Preparations under way for a rousing Wayne County Farmers Picnic at Walden Park on Wednesday June Sth. Committees gear up for a general good time with swings wading pools shade and lawn provided. Program features Corydon Band readings music and speeches followed by a picnic dinner and formal adjournment.
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Walden Park
Mitchell Barr Wed In Quiet May Ceremony In Missouri
Miss Chassie Barr and Roy Mitchell wed secretly on May 18 in Chillicothe Missouri. The bride, daughter of C D Barr, is praised as a talented young woman. the groom, son of Jake Mitchell, served in the war. They plan to live on a farm near Cumbria and receive congratulations from friends.
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Chassie Barr
Roy Mitchell
Chilicothe
C. D. Barr
Jake Mitchell
Aversea
Cumbria
Republican
Corydon
Forest
Stevens
Garden Grove
Lana
Off to Summer School With Local Graduates
A group from the high school graduating class traveled to Cedar Falls yesterday morning for summer school. The delegation includes Jeannette McCart, Oole Dent, Jeanette Porter, Eugene Black, Henry Foster, and Edd Yates, joined by Wayland Miller, Mary Foster, and Neva Richard.
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Cedar Falls
Jeannette McCart
Oole Dent
Jeanette Porter
Eugene Black
Henry Foster
Edd Yates
Wayland Miller
Mary Foster
Neva Richard
Band Concerts Begin Summer Series This Saturday
The city announces the summer band concert season stretching four months starting last Saturday night. Residents are urged to attend next Saturday to greet neighbors and shop at local merchants. The Happy Hour Club enjoyed a Red Cross sewing afternoon hosted by Miss Amelia Smith and Mrs. J W McCoy with elaborate refreshments and plant decorated tables.
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Happy Hour Club
Amelia Smith
J. W. McCoy
Miss Smith
Red Cross
Local Market Prices For Butter Eggs Hogs And Oats
Local firms report morning quotations for market items. Hogs ranged 5 to 7 cents. Eggs cash 14 cents. Butter fat price listed. Hens and old roosters noted. Oats quoted 40 to 43 cents. Timothy seed priced from 1.75 to 2.60 dollars.
Rev. John Harned Dies After Illness at Home
Derby correspondent reports the death of Rev. John Harned after a brief illness at his Derby home following hospitalization in Des Moines. He and Mrs. Harned had returned Wednesday, and the funeral plans were not stated.
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Harned
Methodist ‘Hospital
Des Moines
Life Bey
Southern Iowa Trapshooters League Shoot At Humeston
The Southern Iowa Trapshooters League held a 30-competitor shoot at Humeston on Friday May 27 with top scores including Stuher Garden Grove 47 first 50, Bennett Chariton 90 total, Grimm Humeston 88, Booth Osceola 87. Trophy races tie across classes to be settled at Mt Ayr on June 21, and long run trophy won by M Shelton Chariton. Also notes A Standiford travels to Leavenworth with Mrs Silcott and Dorothy Byers visits Linden.
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Southern Iowa
Humeston
Stuher
Garden Grove
Booth
Osceola
Bennett
Chariton
Landrey
Geo. Shelton
Grimm
Goodrich
R. H. Corell
Stuber
Mt. Ayr
M. Shelton
I. L. Taylor
Largest Graduating Class Set At Wameston High
At the Commencement in the Christian church last Friday night the 1921 class of twenty three graduates was described as the largest in the school’s history. Rev Mott Sawyers of Centerville delivered the address on The Men Behind the Guns. Ss W Lewis presented the diplomas noting faculty and board harmony and cooperation. Maxine Derkey won the top scholarship with a 3.9 average. Grace McConnell, Jeanette Porter and Helen McMains followed with high averages.
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The
Christian Church
Marine Berkey
Wameston High School
Mott Sawyers
Centerville
Sawyers
Ss. W. Lewis
Board of Education
Dilomas
K. A. Minert
Maxine Derkey
Grace McConnell
Jeanette Porter
Helen McMains
School Staff Changes financial and teaching reassignments
Miss Jessie Taylor will not continue in Slameston first grade, aiming for the University of Chicago. Irene Rhoads, Mt. Ayr, will lead first grade next term, while second grade leader Gladys Dunn plans Drake University study. New positions include Pearl Finch, Rowena Grove hires, and Cedar Falls summer study for several teachers. Superintendent Mrs K A Minert and Principal J D Pontius receive salary increases.
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Jessie Taylor
Slameston
University At
Chicago
Irene Rhoads
Mt. Ari
Gladys Dunn
Drake University
Des Moines
Pearl Finch
Ts City
FB. L. McCreary
Mt. Ayr
Rowena Grove
Chariton
Mary Foster
Cedar Falls
Jlelen Richard
Fern Will Lias
Madge Spencer
Willa Richard
Corydon
Rass Jelen Turker
Hilker
Tigmilton
Tawa
Helen Meagher
FL. McCreary
Walter Jones
Kirksville
Bonifield
Goff
Whaley
Margaret Lovett
Garden Grove
Good Attendance Record With Notable Pupil List
The report highlights year long attendance with no absences or lates for the third grade students Mary Northrup and Mary Day and the second grade pupils Glen Richard Irene Stiles Dorothy Bixby and Dean Gerdes.
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Mary Northrup
Mary Day
Glen Richard
Irene Stiles
Dorothy Bixby
Dean Gerdes
Rain Drums Down as Fields Welcome Storms
Heavy showers Monday evening and night and more rain forecast. Fields were in good shape to receive it. A little daughter of Mr and Mrs O H Gillespie broke her arm Sunday in an incident not detailed.
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O. H. Gillespie
Rushing in Des Moines for Medical Treatment
R H Rushing is in Des Moines for a few days of medical treatment. In his absence Robert Linton handles the business. Ray is in a hospital recovering from a severe ptomaine poisoning from ice cream eaten Sunday. a morning telephone message says he is getting along fine.
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R. H. Rushing
Des Moines
Robert Linton
Ray
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Richman Timber By Shipping Assn
Legion Memorial
Humeston School
Gatns-Bott
Wayne County Farmers
Hughes
Clio
Reading
Stamps
Seymour
Harrett Taylor
Allerton Reading
Nellie Jordan
Lineville
Allerton
T. A. Hougas
C. C. Stephenson
Sewal
E. H. Cunningham
J. J. Davis
Finch
B. E. Rushing
Troxel
Harvey Northrup
Fred M. Kyner
Gerald Thomas
Stella McCulloch
Mitchell-Barr
Sunmer
John Harned
Derby
A. Standiford
T. M. Silcott
Leavenworth
Kansas
John Allen
Raymond Byers
Dorothy
Linden
Weachers
Pase
J. D. Pontius
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