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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
1
Humeston boosters held a sociability run Wednesday to promote the Fourth of July celebration on July 3. They visited Garden Grove Leroy Derby Chariton Corydon Allerton and Cambria with 107 people in attendance aboard ML 2 Wl Seate.
W F Leech served as marshal of Independence Day celebrations and spoke to a receptive crowd. A basket dinner occurred in the park while others enjoyed a Crips White Front meal. Booster trip committee included F E Farr and C L Hart guiding many eight five mile trips with numerous Ford racers and drivers listed, from Doze and Farr to Humeston bound teams.
Ameen Abou Hamad nine member troupe will present two performances at the park, afternoon and evening, touted as the greatest act of its kind. Capital City Amusement Co endorses it. Women may enter domestic science exhibits with prizes for cakes pies bread doughnuts. Entries due by 9:30 with awards at 11:30 followed by a coffee demonstration led by Miss Moore, state college graduate.
The Rev Charles W Davis resigned as pastor of the Congregational church effective July 31 after a Sunday business meeting. He has served since October 10 1914. Also reported is the sudden death of J W L Kerr of Corydon at age 62 while en route to a Masonic picnic, cause heart trouble, with funeral in Corydon. Kerr was prominent in business and public affairs.
Fred M. Kyner assistant cashier of Humeston State bank returned home last week with wife after a two week vacation through Colorado cities Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Boulder and Sharon Springs Kansas They stopped in Kansas City en route home The town enjoyed a concert last Saturday evening with a large crowd and the band’s fine program.
A. P. Bloemema trades his residence to H. B. Dredge for two Easton Place lots bought by Bloemema. The $1,350 home and $400 lot values plus cash balance determine terms. Possession not until March 1, 1916. L. B. Shaw arranged the deal. Bloemema plans spring construction.
The County Clerk Andrew T. Dotts issued licenses to Carl Hammock of Allerton and Gladys Mathers of Allerton, Theophile Kazmerchak of S. D., .29 A. Mare Berry of Humeston, Eugene E. Poston of Corydon, and Martha Kathryn Ballow of Corydon, dated .31 and 22.
On June 22 Humeston Second dropped a 7 to 4 game at Leroy Diamond with players Wilbur Kipper Walter Beardsley R O Wood Lester Hasbrouck Ralph Brittin B Cornell Andrew Pool Jay Dennis Oscar Dennis. Leon and Humeston Knights of Methodism schedule Barry Park July 8 a fast game. Milo Humeston clash set for July 3 as a celebration feature with both sides in good form.
C L Hart sent John Gordon an order for twenty six yearly subscriptions to Curtis Publications. Hart's act funds a $10 monthly pension from the Invalids Pension Association of Omaha for W H McMains and Derby family for another year. Gordon recently issued an advertising circular for McMaine, who is paralyzed from the waist down.
Friday afternoon social at Miss Ollie McNay home with Mrs. A C Jarvin hosts for Embroidery club. Guests enjoyed lunch and conversation as they worked on fancy needlework in the lawn setting.
Mr and Mrs J Harry Taylor welcome their second child a daughter named Virginia Elise born Thursday night. She weighed seven and a half pounds and mother and child are doing nicely. Mr Taylor works at the Burlington station. Eaters Navy. Clarence Musgrave has joined the United States Navy training station at Great Lakes Illinois for four years.
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