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Preston Families Join Maquoketa WCTU Convention Spree
The Jackson County WCTU convention at Maquoketa July 7 drew praise for programs and music. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs. Ed. Stewart and Vice President Mrs. R. Sharp. Preston residents and guests attended, with reports of weddings, local society events, and church activities. Mrs. Ida B. Wise spoke at the event, and many Preston families hosted or joined in the days’ social and educational activities.
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Jackson County
W. CT. U
Mequoketa
Ida B. Wise
Manuoketa
Ed. Stewart
Mire. R. Sharp
Ritter
Maquoketa
Treas
R. C. Gibson
Andrew
Alfred Clark
Miles
Ida Patterson
Harlan, Ia
Our City
Dan Paup
Herman Sodeman
F. A. Hunter
Ed. Seeber
Omaha
Lutheran Aid Society
Anna Otten
Martha Peoples
Caroline Oldis
Minnie Paukens
George Grave
Trianapolis
Ind
Preston
Jessie Smith
Center Junction
Clemo-Smith
Tarser
Alilés
Clema
Frank Wells
Wm. Lymny
Jamund
W.C. SU
Charles Wager
Arthur Hartman
Clinton
L Dan. Stall
Earl Paup
Botlevue