Rat Killing Campaign Winners Named in Des Moines Poll
The Des Moines Daily Register reports 1,500,000 rats killed since the campaign began in May through mid June. Bedford boy Dean Hawkins, 14, wins first prize of 50 dollars by reporting 1,886 rats. Levi Kenyon, also of Bedford, is second with 1,761 rats. Decatur County prize results include David Wightman with 651 rats and Wayne Butcher as runner up.
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Des Moines Daily Register
Dean Hawkins
Bedford
Taylor County
The
Register
Levi Kenyon
Decatur County
Farm Bureau
David Wightman
Wayne Butcher
Hamelton and Allerton Fourth of July Baseball Clash
Hamelton ball club will play Allerton on July 4 at the Fourth of July celebration. The teams have split two meetings this season and face a stubborn test in the holiday game, with town backing urged from Humeston supporters. The note also mentions local chatter about astronomy and community events.
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Hamelton Ball Club
Allerton
Humeston
Filver
Rebekah Lodges Hold District Convention at Chariton
Rebekah lodges from Lucas and Wayne counties gathered in Chariton for a district convention. The event included tranquil afternoon sessions, a 6 o’clock dinner, and an evening program with papers, examinations, and a Chariton Lodge led closing address by Emma Miller the state president. Rain disrupted Humeston travel plans but several attendees arrived by train and from Corydon.
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Rebekah
Lucas
Wayne Counties
Chariton
Ladies of the Christian Church
Russell
Millerton
Humeston
Corydon Memorial
Seymour
Emma Miller
Chariton Lodge
Ralph King
Vic Benson
J. Kipper
Roy McGhee
Hugh McGhee
R. R Stiles
Stevens
Ollie McNay
Eva Ratcliffe
J. L Yates
Henry Middlebrook
HE. E. Keller
Corydon
Teachers Employed at Humeston Schools Vacancies Filled
Vacancies in Humeston teaching faculty were filled at a recent meeting. Donis M. Brighan of Decatur Michigan will teach general science, Helen Miller of Garden Grove will handle eighth grade, Ada Crawford replacing Pearl Finch in second grade as she moves to Missouri with her parents.
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Humeston
Donis M. Brighan
Decatur, Mich
Helen Miller
Garden Grove
Ada Crawford
Lloyd Crawford
Pearl Finch
Missouri
Firms to Close for Fourth of July Holiday
A list of local business firms announcing early closure for July 4th includes Tull & Probasco Moore Bros Scovel's Monroe & Latimer Co F. Bellbuck Hutchinson & Son Humeston & Sons B. B. Ables G H Dennis Jim Smith Jim Taylor Keller & Yates Humeston State Bank Hawkeye Lumber Co Matt Moser Co Pool Barber Shop R. H. Rushing Greenlee Barber and Humeston State Bank.
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Ané 4
Tull & Probasco
Moore Bros. Scovel’s
Monroe & Latimer Co
F. Bellbuck Hutchinson & Son
Humeston & Sons
B. B. Ables G H Dennis Jim Smith
Jim Taylor
Chas. Dennis Geo Gardner Co
Ltart Home State Bank
Hawkeye Lumber Co
Matt Moser Co
Pool Barber Shop
R. H. Rushing Greenlee Barber Keller & Yates
Humeston State Bank
Derby Community Picnic Highlights Include Races and Music
Derby hosts a July 4 event with foot and pony races and a tug of war followed by a big basket dinner at noon. An afternoon program features orchestra music, readings by local residents, solos, flag drill, and instrumental numbers plus a ball game between Derby and Leroy.
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Letha Parkins
Edwin Richmond
Evelyn Gusseline
Keith Sundquist
Helen
Letha Parkin
Mary Throckmorton
Eden Children
Hazel Bass
Leroy
Local Market Prices Record in Harbor District Trade
Fragmented OCR shows assorted farm produce and feed prices. Butter Fat and eggs listed with varied weights and units. Items include hens roosters corn timothy seed and other livestock feed components with cents per unit quotes.
Shaw Sponsler wedding unites Leslie Shaw and Hazel Sponsler
A wedding was held last Wednesday night at Harley Sponsler's home for Leslie Shaw and Hazel Sponsler with Rev J S Young performing the ring ceremony. The couple, praised locally, were joined by immediate family and a three course dinner followed.
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Harley Sponsler
Leslie Shaw
Hazel Sponsler
At & P.M
J S Young
Downing Shaw
Harley *Spensler
Punk party lights up Humeston night with meteors
A group including Portia Hutchinson and Evelyn Smith hosted a Punk party and lit firecrackers while watching a comet and meteors. A midnight luncheon followed then the moon rose. guests slept in shifts before departing. Separately Mrs J D Young and her children visited Humeston relatives.
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Portia Hutchinson
Evelyn and Irma Smith
Margarita Benda
Gladys Tait
Anon
Roberts Culmsee wedding in Chariton Presby men church
Rob ert s Culmsee Clell Roberts of Garden Grove and Emma Culmsee eldest daughter of Mrs. Ruth Culmsee wed Thursday June 16 at Chariton Presbyterian manse by Rev McClelland. They were accompanied by Edna McGhee and Clifford Throckmorton. The couple will live in Garden Grove.
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Clell Roberts
Garden Grove
Emma Culmsee
Ruth Culmsee
Chariton
Woman's Civic Club Notes and Community Updates
Call meeting set for Wednesday at 8 PM in the Library Room to prepare for the Allerton convention. Reports due from Membership Committees and club matron will close library and rest room Thursday. Also notes W H Marks buys Humeston Telephone Exchange with possession July 1. Various local movements, visits, and a chicken pie dinner planned by Christian Ladies Aid for Saturday.
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Allerton
Civic Club
Clara McKinley
W. HU. Marks
W. H. Marks
Cedar Rapids
Humeston Telephone Exchange
Mr. Marks
Mr. Dunn
California
G. W. Patterson
Christian Ladies Aid
Hest Room
Be There When the Flag Goes By
A stirring rallying verse urges courage and honor for a young boy ready to salute the flag. It calls for readiness, reverence, and swift action when duty arrives, honoring those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The piece appeals to patriotism and personal responsibility in a martial tone.
Local notes include visits, travel, and family updates
Miss Kimple of Corydon in town on club work. J W Truthinger ill with high blood pressure. A Watts to visit daughter Ida in Denver for about three weeks. Mildred Miller returns from Des Moines for a three week stay with her parents. Mrs H J Canfield and Mrs Emma Remington visit Chariton and Ottumwa. E W Rutledge brings wife home from hospital. Dr Geo McCulloch renovates office. Mrs R Dotson travels to Des Moines for medical advice with daughters. Kathleen Ann Bromwell born June 23 to Mr and Mrs W G Bromwell of Center Forn. A M Purviance drives to Garden Grove to fetch Annabel after violin lessons. Northbound train delayed due to No 111 derailment near Andover Missouri. J E Mudgett and children visiting Lineville. Humeston Band draws crowds for Saturday events. Jolie Richie and sister visit from Allerton and Osceola to see ill uncle. Opie Williams and sister P O Sterrett travel to Des Moines for sister Cora Williams ill with appendicitis. Cora operated and improving. Mr and Mrs Frank Ault return from Ames. crutches after auto accident. Ralph W Faxon resigns from Des Moines Chamber to join Mississippi Valley Association. White man with garden hoe and a negro with a razor fight at Wockinglaws. two daughters injured.
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J. Ray Sullivan
Daryl Gardner
Centerville
American Legion
Alice Overholster of
Leon
F. K. Hutchins
Mary Foster
Cedar Falls
Julia McKibben
Near Garden Grove
Helen and
Wilma Richard
Mattie Baltimore
Lineville
B. F. Abel
A. Zimmerman
Ben Kester
Roswell, N. M
Ed Byers
C. W. Bevard
Alice Henryjot Derby
van Wert
Will Culbertson
Lon Dana
Moberly
H. H. Doss
Pittsburg
Kansas
G. W. Franklin
Laura Burley
Mrs. Sheets
Jay Dennis
Gretchen Rilea
B. Keller
Seymour Herald
Wayne, Appanoose
Putman
Moore's Timber
Wayne County
HIVE
Rebekah Cony
Derby
Chas. Miller of
NTE
Shaw - Sponsler
J. D. Young
Marjorie and
Vernon
Seattle, Wash
Winthrop ‘ Turner
Earle Turner
Roberts Culmsee
L. T McClelland
Hamilton, Illinois
Margaret Berkey
Clearfield
Clarinda
C. B Bevington
R. Richardson
Curt Evans
J. L Irwin
Grace Campelli
Lyle
Edmund Stone
J W Winland
Minnesota
Northern Baptist Convention
Des Moines
Maggie Draper
Mrs. R. Dotson
J.D. Pontius
Drake University
Marjorie Miller
Mildred McGhee
Osceola
Pauline Marquis
Jacob Houser
Martin Gaiser
J. Sanders
J. Wikleberry
E. A. Sancery
Will Stevens
Revington Conner
Tes Moines
Clare McClnen
Salute the Flag
Henry
Home News
Miss Kimple of
J. W. Truthinger
A. Watts
Ida
Denver
Mildred Miller
C. C. Miller
H. J. Canfield
Emma Remington
Ottumwa
E. W. Rutledge
Geo McCulloch
Kathleen Ann
W. G. Bromwell
Center Forn
Bromwell
Caroline Wiley
A. M. Purviance
Annabel
Andover
Jolie Richie
Mrs. Duncan
Mr. Richie
Opie Williams
P.O. Sterrett
Red Oak
Cora Williams
Opie
Cora
Frank Ault
Ames
Ralph WT. Faxon
Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Mississippi Valley Association
Faxon
Community Club
Wockinglaws
Badh
Phe
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