Humeston News Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Events
A heavy rain fell Monday night and Friday June 9 is the big Humeston day for road travelers. Dr H H Swan of Corydon visited town, A C Jarvis returned from Des Moines, and several locals hosted relatives from Leon. A Lady moved from Miss Mary Elder’s to Mrs J F Kiger’s. James Storey sold property east of the office to Keller and Farmer. H A Northrup resigned after eight years at Union Station. W S Wade and W S Lloyd bought Studebakers from T R Storey and Decatur respectively. The Battle Cry of Peace will appear Friday with local merchants offering specials. The summer-school group left for Cedar Falls. Mrs Roy Shriver moved to Cedar Falls from Clio, with Mrs J C Bay aiding packing. Mrs Matt Moser installed an F P gas lighting unit for her popcorn booth, bought from D K E Morgan of Des Moines.
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Humeston
Kate Dilsaver
Mary Elder
J. F. Kiger
James Storey
Keller & Farmer
Wade
Studebaker
T. R. Storey
Lloyd of
Decatur
Mr. Storey
Cedar Falls
Fannie
Fay Williame
Averil Moore
Olive Larson
Hallie Hart
Helen Richard
Roy Shriver
Clio
F. P
D. K E. Morgan
Des Moines
Wayne County Rebekah Lodges Convene in Humeston
The annual convention of the Rebekah lodges of Wayne county will be held in Humeston on Wednesday June 28. Miana lodge is preparing to entertain visitors in a splendid manner with a good program for the afternoon. The general public is invited to join this portion of the day’s exercises. Lodges across the county plan to send large delegations, and favorable weather should bring many Rebekahs to town.
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Rebekah Lodges
Wayne County
Humeston
Miana Lodge
Dollar bet gone wrong as bird steals prize from crowd
Herbert Hill, a Redlands University freshman, bet a dollar that he could hit a blackbird. He threw the ball, the bird dodged, then flew away with the dollar in its beak. Hill cannot pay the bet. the bill may be found later in a blackbird’s nest or under a tree.
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Herbert Hill
Redlands University
Hill
San Bernardino
Cal
Los Angeles Times
French hay boots spark odd boot shortage tale
Paris reports a bizarre solution to boot shortages in the military stores. Due to a lack of small sizes, soldiers are offered oversized boots with gratis extra socks, and in a strange twist, hay is used to fill the boot to the desired fit.
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Paris
Local notes and visits from Cambria and nearby towns
A roundup of social visits and health updates from Cambria and surrounding communities. Entries include Mrs N G Hart being ill, J J Springer in Corydon, Rose Gilespie shopping in Humeston, Thelma Miller visiting Des Moines, Lee A Morgan and others visiting Chariton, Roy Mitchell and Orville Greenlee in Weldon, Lucile Houseman visiting Corydon, and multiple family and church events with baptisms planned for June 11.
Jack Lacain to Drive Delaco Car in Chicago Derby
Jack Lacain, a top racing figure and former mechanic for veteran drivers, will drive a Delaco entered by Barry Harkness of New York in the International Auto Derby at Chicago Speedway on June 10. The event, held the week of the National Republican convention, is expected to draw a record crowd and will adjourn at noon for delegates to watch.
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Chicago Speedway
Jack Lacan
Delaco
Barry Harkness
New York
Lacain
Harding Wins in the Primary in Iowa
Sioux City Republican L. Harding leads early returns for governor with strong city and rural support, likely near 50 percent. Contest shows Cosson second, Allen third, Kuehnle far back. other GOP races favor Shaw for auditor and Allen for secretary. Democratic and third parties list candidates with limited contention.
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Des Moines
Ww. L. Harding
Sioux City
Iowa
George W. Clarke
Harding
George Cosson
Audubon
Joseph H. Allen
Pocahontas
Carl F. Kuehnle
Crawford County
Allen
Cosson
Kuehnle
Denison
Casson
Frank S. Shaw
Toledo
Shaw
W. S. Allen
R. A. Haaselquist
Chariton
Polk County
Hasselquist
James R. Hanna
Polk
Henry Brady
Dallas
Ernest R. Moore
Cedar Rapids
W. C. Brown
C. H. Thomas
Union
E. A Hoyt
Delaware
Brown
George Wilson
H. M. Hayner
Iowa County
John A. Guther
Madison County
E. T. Meredith
J. J. Doty
Shenandoah
J. T. Clarkson
Albia
Suffrage Vote in Iowa Primary Up in the Air
Returns from 652 precincts show women’s suffrage and anti suffrage nearly neck and neck, with Des Moines backing Yes and several counties showing varied results. Early tallies indicate Harding leading in several counties while suffrage faces possible defeat statewide.
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Cleese
Des Moines
Iowa
Polk County
Congressional Lineup Likely Renominated in Iowa
Iowa's ten Republican congressmen were renominated in the primary, with C C Dowell possibly excluded. In First district results, Clifton Thorne trailed Kennedy nationally but won Washington County. in Eleventh, S B Rinaker appears to have defeated Scott and Dr Lier. Nominees in other districts include Hall in Second, Sweet in Third, Haugen in Fourth, Goode in Fifth, Ramseyer in Sixth, Towner in Eighth, Greene in Ninth, and Woods in Tenth.
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Des Moines
Iowa
C. C. Dowell
Clifford Thorne
Kennedy
Washington
SB. Rinaker
Scott
Lier
Sioux City
Rinaker
Rock Rapids
Harry ©. Hall
Iowa County
Burton E. Sweet
Bremer County
Gilbert N Haugen
Worth County
J. W. Goode
Linn
C. W
Chautauqua Morality Boost Urges Town Support
The Pella Chronicle editorial extols Chautauqua as a forward moral force, urging Humeston boosters and other small towns to fund and attend. It links chautauquas to good government, anti drinking sentiment, and prominent national speakers, noting towns like Pella can host such events with community effort. Baptist Church notes follow with Rev. Giblette preaching on Sunday and various church activities.
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Pella Chronicle
Humeston Chautauqua
Iowa
Pella
Auxiliary Meeting Announced by O. E. 8团
The O. E. 8 Auxiliary will meet with Mrs. J. F McGuire on Wednesday June 14. If transportation is unavailable, conveyance will be provided from the home of Mrs. H. S. Dredge.
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O. E
J. F McGuire
Mrs Storey Returns Home From Visit With Relatives
Mrs James Storey returns Saturday from a visit with relatives at Camanche accompanied home by her sister Mrs J F Minear of Council Bluffs.
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James Storey
Camanche
J. F. Minear
Council Bluffs
Lawn Party at Miss Velma Kyner’s Home
Twelve young ladies hosted a lawn party at Miss Velma Kyner’s home last Thursday evening with supper served on the lawn at six. Attendees included Mrs. A. L. Edwards, Mrs. L. L. Hasbrouck, Hattie Evans, Cleo Ratcliffe, Jessie Taylor, Fray Parkin, Bernice Hines, Wilma Barker, Velma Kyner, Gretta Faylor, Beatta Hasbrouck, and Reva Shriver. They attended the screening of The Girl and The Game at the Princesa with two seating rows reserved.
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Velma Kyner
A. L. Edwards
L. L. Hasbrouck
Hattie Evans
Cleo Ratcliffe
Jessie Taylor
Fray Parkin
Bernice Hines
Wilma Barker
Gretta Faylor
Beatta Hasbrouck
Reva Shriver
the Princesa
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