Local notes include visits, towns, and insurance ads
The column lists a string of small items: Keith Rushing visiting home folks from Kalona, W. C. Eaton and family returning from Melrose, Mrs. May Dennis visiting Chanute, and many other local movements. It notes insurance pitches from Mudgett Land & Loan Co and a safety box display at Humeston State Bank, plus social calls by Mrs. Orr Campbell and the Baptist Ladies Aid. Ed Peterson becomes Humphrey plant night fireman. Luther Parisho injures his arm. corn growth reported on Louis Niebling’s farm. and visits by A J Banks and F Q Stuart to H L Exley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humeston State Bank
Keith Rushing
Kalona
McCulloch Round Barn
E. Wilson
May Dennis
Chanute
Kans
J. E. Snyder
Mudgett Land & Loan Co
MccCluen
Nevada
R. C. Hutchinson
R. L. Bott
Fern
P. G. Ratcliffe
Alta
Des Moines
Ed Peterson
New Hampton
Humphrey Plant
S. Peterson
Louis Niebling
A.J. Banks
Montour
United Taxpayers League
F. Q. Stuart
Chariton
H. L. Exley
Lee Smith dies from auto injuries
Lee Smith aged 62 died last evening from injuries after a Monday accident in Humeston. H E Gerdes of the Humeston Auto Co garage lost control of a Oakland Six, backing into the harness shop where Smith sat reading. Smith's wife and children survive. funeral at 3:30 Thursday by Rev Ora Campbell at Humeston cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Smith
Oakland Six
H. E. Gerdes
Smith
Ora Campbell
Humes‘ton Cemetery
Milk policy and ice cream urged under food conservation
The Food Administration urges liberal use of milk and dairy products to cut feeding costs and prevent dairy cattle sales. It notes surpluses in cheese and butter and promotes ice cream in June to August if paired with other foods, while respecting the fourth meal rule. A Willing Workers class hosts a conservation party at Holly Garton's lawn on Wednesday evening, June 26, with a short program and invites all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Food Administration
Untess
Europe
Ethel Carpenter
Willing Workers
Cnity Church
Holly Garton
Car stolen from Humeston by local youths
A near new Ford owned by A N Barnett of Cambria was stolen from Humeston at 10 PM Saturday by Paul Finch and Paul Davis. The car was ditched near Knoxville, then taken by train to Des Moines. Police recovered the vehicle Monday. top damaged, windshield missing. No charges filed yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Barnett
Cambria
Humeston
Paul Finch
Paul Davis
Knoxville
Des Moines
W. X. Finch
J. T. Davis
Marion County
Sealing
Barley Flour Advocated as Wheat Substitute
Community urges heavy use of barley in baking with 30 percent substitute mandatory and bakers adding 3 percent barley. A pie crust made entirely of barley deemed satisfactory. Barley supplies abundant and affordable to free wheat flour for soldiers.
Silas Burley Buys Overland from Independent Garage
Cambria resident Silas Burley purchased an Overland Light Six this week from the Independent garage, marking a local auto purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Burley
Cambria
The House of Hate episode and Kaiser film at the Princess
Thursday shows the sixth episode The House of Hate A Living Target and a Pathe News reel on Picardy front line fighting. Also Herold Floyd comedy. Friday and Saturday The Beast of Berlin screens with timing and prices in another ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathe
Picardy
Herold Floyd
Beast of
Berlin
Pleasant Social Affair at Laura Gassett Home
The Happy Hour club met last Thursday afternoon at Miss Laura Gassett home. Mrs Cora Brant and Miss Gassett served as hostesses. Members and two guests joined a sewing session for the Red Cross and dainty refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hour
Laura Gassett
Cora Brant
Misal Gassett
Hestesses
The
Red Cross
McKinley Family Visits Before Mayo Clinic Operation
James W. McKinley of Rio Hondo Texas joined his mother Mrs Clara McKinley and family here for a visit last Wednesday. The party plans to leave this afternoon for Rochester Minnesota where Mrs McKinley will undergo an operation at the Mayo hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. McKinley
Rio Hands
Texas
Clara McKinley
Cambria Personal Notes Highlight Short Visits and Incidents
Local notices record visits by Myron Hart Daniel Morgan Marguerita and Edgar Benda and other residents to and from Corydon Missour Derby Millerton Chanute and Russell. A cow injury and two arm breaks are noted along with upcoming M E Sunday school day exercises and Red Cross work sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Hart
Hameston
Daniel Morgan
Corydon
Marguerita
Edgar Benda
Missour
R. G. Woolis
Ray Leech
Russell
J. H. Moore
Ernest Burley
Derby
Silas Burley
Nellie Springer
Grant Latimer
Charles Hawkins
Millerton
Walter Garton
Community Visitors And Fourth of July Parade Plans
Hutchinson visits at George Myers home Sunday. Corydon visitors include Dr. J. McCoy and others who were in town Thursday. Isumeston guests of A. M. Gassett Sunday afternoon. Corydon residents visit Tuesday. The Fourth of July parade committee seeks farmer floats and urges early sign up with Mr. Farr or committee members for what promises to be a notable Humeston celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Muse
Corydon
BR. C. Poston
A. M. Gassett
Fred Mitchell
John Sheets
James Young
Derby
Blaine Young
Chanute
Kansas
M. E
Red Cross
Fuller Place
John
Myers
Emma
Ardyth Davis
Glenn Garton
Corydon Isit
Ors
Humeston
Mr. Farr
San0l Eczema Cure Claims Quick Skin Relief
A San0l eczema cure promises to remove black heads pimples and rough skin while smoothing texture. The ad touts a pleasant formula and asks readers to try a trial at Farr's drug store priced 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farr
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R. C. Krestler
Winv
Dr.Stork
Harry Sunquist
Frank Bay
Fidelity Lodge
A. F
A. M
Brother Masons
J- L. Taylor
W. C. Eaton
Melrose
Bert Newell
Oley Moon
Charles
J. A. Lamberson
S. S. Smith
Mary Jane Rinard Will Case
Luther Parisho
H. T. Smith
W. R. Storey
Patterson
James Storey
Edna Peterson
Hoosier
Hoosier Company
Alice Bradley
Farmer’s School of Cookery
Mass
H. M. Dunlap
Nellie K. Jones
Wis
Alice R. Dresser
Hutchinson & Son
Goverment
Hoosier Cabinet
Fai
Barnett
Rochester
Cambria Personals
New Era
Geo. Gardner & Co
A. Humeston & Sons
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