Rebekah Convention in Lireville Declared Inspiring
The sixteenth annual District 93 Rebekah convention under Fidelity Rebekah lodge was held in Lireville with large delegations from across the district. President Jennie Lane led sessions at I C C F Hall amid decorated venues. two hundred attendees enjoyed supper and praised degree work by Corydon staff and Seymour lodge. The next convention is set for Allerton with Lucas county invited to join in next year’s celebration.
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Lireville Tribune
Rebekah
Fidelity Rebekah Lodge
I.C.C.F
Public Square
M. E
Rebekehs
Corydon
Seymour Iodge
Allerton
Hilbreath
House
Pride ercheron stallion to stand at stud in 1918
Pride ercheron stallion will stand the 1918 season at my farm six miles south of Humeston and ten miles west of Corydon. Registered with the Percheron Society of America number 108469 state certificate 9834. Sealed May 25 1914 bred by Ed Miller Stanford Illinois dark steel gray color strong bone. Terms 5 dollars to insure colt to stand and suck. Care to prevent accidents but no liability for losses. Mare and foal stand good for service fee. Call B S Owen at the farm mornings and evenings.
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Ercheron
My Farm
Humeston
Corydon
Iowa
B. S. Owen
G. A. R. Encampment Visit Des Moines and Camp Dodge
J. Herbert Park attended the G A R reunion in Des Moines on June 11 12 and 13 and toured Camp Dodge noting its significance and scale as a reflection of the great war.
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J. Herbert Park
G. A.R
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Births
Newton Heath spent time in Des Moines last week. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Barrison Baker. Osceola and Corydon visitors were noted, along with Leon and Derby connections. W C T A to hold a church program Sunday. Dr Burbank and family returned from Oxford.
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Newton Heath
Des Moines
Barrison Baker
Ault's Fast Motor Trip to Wakefield Kansas
J F Ault writes from Humeston to New Era describing a June trip by car with Mrs Ault. They travel via Shenandoah and Nebraska City to Wakefield Kansas, visiting friends the Finneys, passing through Maryville and Pawnee City, and ending at the Breazeales home in Wakefield after touring Junction City Fort Riley and Camp. The account notes smooth driving, scenic stops, and the Breazeale bungalow.
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J. F. Ault
Mrs. Ault
Wakefield, Kans
New Era
Humestone
Shenandoah
Mount Ayr
James Finney
Round House
Mrs. Finney
Father
Mother Ault
Humeston
Jim
Jonger
K.T
Hiawatha
Kans
Northwest social notes list local visits and visits
Jamie Anderson works for Mrs. Harrison Baker. Fred McGhee and family spent 500day at Ray Leech's. Doris Linton spent Monday night with Mrs. Will Lowe. Carl and Glenn Leech sheared sheep for Jiles McGhee Friday. S. H. Gibbs and wife visited in this vicinity the past week. Frank Joy and family were guests Sunday at Olney Opp's. Mrs. D. A. McGhee spent the week end with Grandma Lowe. Wes Ryder and wife visited Friday at the parertal Simmons home. Oral Richard and family visited Sunday at the Ralph Thompson home. Henry Gerdes and family called at the J. E. Richman home Wednesday. Allen Cherryholmes spent the first of the week at the Frank and Will Lowe homes. Mrs. Jiles McGhee visited with her parents, Mr. and Airs, Charles Clark, Monday. Will Lowe and wife and Howard, Gibbs visited Sunday with Mr. and Frank Gibbs. Mr. and Mrs. McCluen of Nevada, visited the past week at the parental. W. G. Stevens home, Mrs. George Lazenby and little daughters, Mardell and Lucile, called on Mrs. Jiles McGhee Friday.
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Jamie Anderson
Harrison Baker
Fred McGhee
Ray Leech
Doris Linton
Will Lowe
Carl
Glenn Leech
Jiles McGhee
S. H. Gibbs
Frank Joy
Olney Opp’s
D. A. McGhee
Grandma Lowe
Wes Ryder
Parertal Simmons
Oral Richard
Ralph Thompson
Henry Gerdes
J. E. Richman
Allen Cherryholmes
Frank
McCluen
Nevada
W. G. Stevens
George Lazenby
Mardell and
Lucile
Unity Church Social Ties Report
Unity residents attended church and Sunday school with warm social visits. Families including Caldwell Greenlee Reed and Helt shared meals and called on friends as a church program highlighted service flag additions.
Local Social Notes Highlight Garton and Hickman Visits
Mary Lou Garton is sick. Helen Garton visited Neta Greenlee. Jesse Abel and family spent Sunday at the Harry Riley home. Mrs. Nellie Francisco stayed with Mrs. Allen Francisco. John Hickman family visited Walter Hickman. Mrs. Henry Brewer called on Mrs. J. T. Hickman. Mrs. Walter Hickman and Gerald visited A. J. Surbaugh. Walter Hickman family visited Ray X Suabaugh. Mr and Mrs Allen Francisco and son Carl visited Ross Francisco. The Sunshine club plans to meet Nellie Francisco at the Allen Francisco home on June 26 with many members expected.
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Mary Lou Garton
Helen Garton
Neta Greenlee
Jesse Abel
Harry Riley
Nellie Francisco
Allen Francisco
John Hickman
Walter Hickman
Henry Brewer
Irother
J. T. Hickman
Gerald
A. J. Surbaugh
Ray X Suabaugh
Riday
Carl
Ross Francisco
Sunshine Club
Fort Riley and Junction City Trip Described
A correspondent notes Fort Riley and Junction City across the river with Kansas stone buildings, hot dusty conditions, and good crops as harvest begins. The writer mentions returning home by 9 p.m. and plans to share more details later with Mr and Mrs J F Acit.
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Fansion
Junction City
Fort Riley
Kansas
J. F. Acit
Grand Lodge Meeting Attended by Clay Lodge Master
P Garton, worshipful master of Clay lodge No 193, returned from Ottumwa after attending the seventy fifth grand lodge of Iowa Masons. He reports a good attendance and an interesting meeting. Grand lodge will be held next year at Cedar Rapids.
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P. Garton
Clay Lodge No. 193
Ottumwa
Grand Lodge of
Iowa Masons
Grand Lodge
Cedar Rapids
Old Sol Smashes Record
Sunday marked the highest temperature of 1918 to date with Humeston around 100 degrees, sparking hope it will be the summer peak.
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Humeston
Kelley Declines Clerk Nomination. Accepts Bank Post
Charlee Kelley of Grand River withdraws from the democratic ticket for clerk of the district court. The convention on June 29 will fill the vacancy. Kelley has accepted a position with Humeston State Bank at Humeston and moved there for a better role. Chautauqua dates July 18 to 22.
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Leon
Charlee Kelley
Grand River
Kelley
Humeston State Bank
Humeston
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